Before You Call for Service.......................
Check these )oints if...
•Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
Part or all of the • Check or re set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
appliance does | • | Check power supply. |
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not work. | - | Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly | set. See pages 8 and 11. | ||
| • | Check if oven | door is unlocked after a | See pages | |
| • | Check if oven | is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See page | 14. |
Surface or oven elements fail to
operate or heat food.
surface shows wear.
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Baking results are
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Baking results differ from
previous oven.
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Food is not broiling properly•
NOTE: On Canadian models, the rightfront element on
•Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
•Check or
•Check power supply.
•Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 8 and 11.
•Check if coil element is properly installed. See page 9.
•Check if oven is set in a delayed oven operation.
•Check to see if coil elements need to be replaced.
1.Tiny scratches or abrasions.
•Check to 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 18.
2.Metal marks.
•Do not slide metal pans across top. If it happens, clean when cool with Cooktop Cleaning Creme. See page 18.
3.Brown streaks and specks.
•Spills not removed promptly. Wiping with soiled cloth or sponge. Pan bottom not clean.
4.Areas with a metallic sheen.
•Mineral deposits from water and food.
5. Pitting or flaking.
• Sugary boilovers that were not removed promptly. See page 18.
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•Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or directions recommend preheat.
•Check rack positions. See page 12.
•Use correct pan. Dark pans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light browning. See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more information on bakeware.
•Check the use of foil in the oven. Never use foil to cover an entire oven rack. Place a small piece of foil on the rack below the pan to catch spillovers.
•Check pan placement. Stagger pans when using two racks. AIlow
•Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 12 for location.
•Check to make sure range is level.
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•Temperatures often vary between a new oven and an old one. As ovens age, the oven temperature often "drifts" and may become hotter or cooler. See page 7 for instructions
on adjusting the oven temperature.
NOTE: It is not recommended to adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are
in question.
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•Check oven setting. See page 13.
•Check oven rack positions. See page 13.
•Broil element was not preheated.
•Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.
•Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position (about 4 inches).
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