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Solutions to Common Problems
Entire Appliance does not operate.
Controls are not set properly. See instructions in the Oven Control Guide to set the controls.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation. House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse or engage circuit breaker securely.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been installed and previously operating. Call an authorized servicer.
Wall oven is not properly connected to gas supply. Check connection (see Installation Instructions).
Oven does not operate. | Make sure gas supply |
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Oven light does not work.
Burned out or loose bulb. Follow instructions under Changing Oven Light to replace or tighten the bulb.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling. | Door is open. Door should be closed during broiling. |
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| Meat too close to the broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between |
| the meat and the broiler. |
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| Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges |
| to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean. |
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| Grid on your broiler pan wrong side up. Grease cannot drain into broiler pan. Always place |
| the grid on your broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip into |
| the pan. |
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| Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use your broiler pan without |
| the grid or cover the grid with foil. |
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| Grease spatters and food buildup cause excessive smoke. Regular cleaning is necessary |
| when broiling frequently. |
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Poor baking results. | Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and corrections. See |
| Arranging Oven Racks. |
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| If baked food items are too dark on top or bottom, allow the oven to preheat to set |
| temperature before placing food in oven. Make sure the proper rack position is used |
| when baking. Set temperature 25°F lower than recommended. If food is not done after |
| recommended time, increase the set temperature 25°F. |
Self-cleaning cycle does not work.
Controls not set properly. Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning.
Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle is completed.
Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the
Flames inside oven or smoke from vent.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the
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