Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Smoothtop surface shows

Tiny scratches or abrasions.

wear.

 

- Make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean. Do not slide glass or metal pans

 

 

across top. Make sure pan bottom is not rough. Use the recommended

 

 

cleaning agents. See page 21.

 

Metal marks.

 

 

- Do not slide metal pans across top. When cool, clean with Cooktop

 

 

Cleaning Creme. See page 21.

 

• Brown streaks and specks.

 

 

- Remove spills promptly. Never wipe with a soiled cloth or sponge. Make sure

 

 

cooktop and pan bottom are clean.

 

• Areas with a metallic sheen.

 

 

- Mineral deposits from water and food. Use recommended cleaning agents.

 

 

See page 21.

 

Pitting or flaking.

 

 

- Remove sugary boilovers promptly. See page 21.

 

 

 

Moisture collects on oven

This is normal when cooking foods high in moisture.

window or steam comes from

Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.

oven vent.

 

 

 

 

 

There is a strong odor or light

This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses. Initiating a clean

smoke when oven is turned on.

 

cycle will “burn off” the odors more quickly.

 

• Turning on a ventilation fan will help remove the smoke and/or odor.

 

• Excessive food soils on the oven bottom. Use a self-clean cycle.

 

 

 

Fault Codes

BAKE or LOCK may flash rapidly in the display to alert you if there is an error

 

 

or a problem. If BAKE or LOCK appear in the display, press CANCEL pad.

 

 

If BAKE or LOCK continue to flash, disconnect power to the appliance.

 

 

Wait a few minutes, and then reconnect power. If the flashing still continues,

 

 

disconnect power to the appliance and call an authorized servicer.

 

• If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive flareups may result in a fault code during

 

 

cleaning. Press the CANCEL pad and allow the oven to cool completely, wipe out

 

 

excess soil, then reset the clean cycle. If the fault code reappears, contact an

 

 

authorized servicer.

 

 

 

Noises may be heard.

The oven makes several low level noises. You may hear the oven relays as they go on

 

 

and off. This is normal.

 

• As the oven heats and cools, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and

 

 

contracting. This is normal and will not damage your appliance.

 

 

 

There are no beeps and

Oven may be in Sabbath Mode. See page 15.

no display.

 

 

 

 

 

SAb flashing and then

Oven is in Sabbath Mode. To cancel, press and hold the Clock pad for five

displayed continuously.

 

seconds.

 

 

 

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MER5875RAF specifications

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The range has five burners, providing ample cooking options. The powerful 15,000 BTU burner is particularly noteworthy, delivering high heat for boiling water or searing meats. Additionally, the range includes a simmer burner for delicate sauces and a griddle burner for cooking breakfast favorites. The versatility of the burners allows for a variety of cooking methods, making the MER5875RAF suitable for various culinary techniques.

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