Maytag CRG7400B Before You Call For Service, Consumer Publications, Food not baking correctly

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Check these points if...

Part or all of your gas range does not operate

•Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the electrical outlet (if not wired direct to

the electrical supply)?

•Is the gas supply connected or turned on?

•Are any house fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped?

•Has the power or gas supply to the home been interrupted?

•Are the oven controls properly set?

•Was the electronic control (select models) correctly set?

•Is the oven set for delay start? (select models)

Surface burner fails to light or is unstable

•Are any burner ports clogged?

•Is the burner properly positioned?

•Is the range plug disconnected from the

electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical supply)?

Food not baking correctly

•Are the oven racks properly placed for baking? (see Baking Chart)

•Have you used aluminum foil correctly?

•Was the oven preheated as recommended?

•Are the controls for bake operations properly set?

•Are the range and oven racks level?

•Was good cookware/bakeware of the proper size used?

•Are you using a tested recipe from a reliable

source? The oven thermostat on your new range may be more accurate than the one on

your old range.

•Is there 1-2 inches of space between pans and the oven sides?

•Is the oven bottom positioned correctly?

•Was the oven vent covered or blocked on the range surface?

Food does not broil properly

•Are the controls for broiling set properly? (see Broiling section)

•Was the proper rack position used? (see Broiling section)

•Was the broiler pan provided with the range used?

•Was aluminum foil used on the broiler pan insert, blocking the slits for fat drainage?

Oven light does not operate

•Is the bulb loose or burned out?

•Is the light switch in the On position?

CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS

For more information, order the following booklets from Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your name, address, booklet title, form number and payment to: Consumer Education Dept., Maytag Company, One Dependability Square, Newton, IA 509.08. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Cooking Made Simple - 272YG			50¢
Taking	the	Lid Off Cooktop Choices - 298YG	50¢
Before	You Call (avoiding unnecessary service calls) - 206YG		50¢
Appliance		Buying Guides	50¢	EACH
Washer		-- 211YG

Dryer -- 212YG

Dishwasher -- 213YG

Electric Range -- 214YG

Gas Range -- 215YG

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