Oven and/or cooktop light (some

Burned-out or loose bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some

models) does not work.

models) in this Owner's Guide to replace or tighten the bulb.

 

 

 

Oven smokes excessively during

Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance

broiling.

between the meat and the broiler.

 

 

 

Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining

 

 

fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.

 

 

 

Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler

 

 

pan without grid or cover grid with foil.

 

 

 

Broiler drawer/door open. Make sure drawer/door is closed when broiling.

 

 

 

 

Broiler drawer/door needs cleaning. Excessive smoke is caused by old grease or

 

 

food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis.

 

 

 

Poor baking results.

Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used.

 

Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven

 

to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting

 

the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is

 

too hot or cool, see Adjusting Oven Temperature in this Owner's Guide.

 

 

 

Self-Cleaning Cycle does not work.

Controls are not set properly. Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning.

 

 

 

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2 to 4 hours past the

 

 

current time. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Clean Cycle"

 

under Oven Cleaning.

 

 

 

Soil is not completely removed after

Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door area outside the oven seal.

self-cleaning cycle.

These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on

 

residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-clean cycle. Burned-on

 

residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber.

 

Be careful not to damage the oven seal.

 

 

 

Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

 

 

 

 

Flames inside oven or smoke from

Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large

vent.

amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before

 

starting the self-clean cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the

 

self-clean cycle and follow the steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-

 

Clean Cycle" in the Oven Cleaning section.

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