Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

Cookware is not level on the range (Check to see if liquids are level in cookware.)

Range is not level

Level range. (See Installation

 

Instructions.)

Cookware does not have flat

Use cookware with flat bottoms.

bottom.

 

Excessive heat Cookware is not the correct

on cooktop in size for the surface cooking

areas around area. cookware

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

Baking results Oven temperature is too low are not what you or too high.

expected

Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature” section.)

Slow baking or Food not left in oven long

roastingenough.

Oven temperature not high enough.

Oven not preheated before baking.

Bakeware is not correct size.

Increase baking or roasting time.

Increase oven temperature 25° F (14°C).

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

Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space around all sides.

 

Opening oven door while food

Open door to check food when timer

 

is baking or roasting.

signals shortest time suggested in

 

 

recipe. “Oven peeking” can make

 

 

cooking times longer.

 

 

 

Baked items too

Oven not preheated to

Preheat oven to selected temperature

brown on bottom

selected temperature.

before placing food in oven.

 

Bakeware is not correct size

Choose bakeware that will allow 2

 

 

inches (5 cm) of air space around all

 

Oven rack is set too low.

sides.

 

Position rack higher in oven.

 

Oven temperature set too high.

Decrease oven temperature 15° to

 

 

25°F (8° to 14°C)

Unevenly baked

Range is not level.

items

Food improperly placed in

 

oven.

 

Batter not level in pan.

Level the range.

Make in center of oven with 2 inches (5 cm) of space around each pan.

Make sure batter is leveled in pan before placing in oven.

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KitchenAid YKGST300 warranty Areas around area. cookware, Expected, Roastingenough, Baked items too, Brown on bottom, Items

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