COOKING RESULTS

PROBLEM

Cookware not level on cooktop

(Check to see if liquids are level in cookware)

Excessive heat on cooktop in areas around cookware

The oven temperature seems too low or too high

Slow baking or roasting

Baked items too brown on bottom

Unevenly baked items

Crust edge browns before pie is done

CAUSE/SOLUTION

Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Use cookware with a flat bottom.

Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the burner flame.

Adjust the oven temperature control. (See "Readjusting the oven temperature control," p. 17.)

Increase baking or roasting time.

Increase temperature 25°F.

Preheat to selected temperature before placing food in oven when preheating is recommended.

Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.

Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested in recipe.

Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.

Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.

Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.

Position rack higher in oven.

Decrease oven temperature 15° to 25°F.

Level the range.

Bake in center of oven with 2 inches of space around'each pan.

Check to make sure batter is level in pan.

Shield edge with foil.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

PROBLEM

The display is showing "PF"

"F" followed by a number shows on

the display

"EO F5" appears on

the display (The oven

door will not close because the self-clean

latch mechanism

interferes.)

CAUSE/SOLUTION

There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display, then reset the clock. (See p. 12.)

Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an "F" code appears again, call for service.

Press OFF/CANCEL to clear display.

Depress and hold the door switch plunger (located on the oven front frame). Latch mechanism will unlock in about 6 seconds.

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Kenmore 665.75837, 665.75839 Cooking Results, Display Messages, Decrease oven temperature 15 to 25F, Display is showing PF