PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION

BROILING

Oven smokes excessively dur- Open the door to the broil stop position.

ing broiling.

Add 3 to 4 cups of water in the broiler pan to completely cover the bottom of the pan. Position food on grid and broil. The water catches the grease from the broiling food, cools the grease and reduces smoking.

Meat too close to the element. Lower the rack.

Remove excess fat from the meat. Slash remaining fat edges to prevent curling; do not cut into lean.

Always place the grid on the broiler pan with the slots down to allow grease to drip into the pan.

Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is mandatory when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN (some models)

Self-clean cycle does not work. Follow steps specified in this manual for appropriate settings of controls.

 

Door was not closed properly. Close door and start appropriate clean cycle again.

 

 

Soil not completely removed

Faillure to clean the bottom or front top of oven or door area, these surfaces get

after self-cleaning cycle.

hot enough to burn on residue. Self cleaning of area underneath a closed door is

 

not efficient. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned on

 

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

 

careful not to damage the oven seal.

 

 

 

Clean cycle too short. Put oven through an additional cycle.

 

 

 

Check for temporary loss of power. Reset the controls and put the oven through

 

another self-clean cycle.

 

 

AVOID TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE TO YOUR RANGE

If you have to move your range into/out of your residence or when moving to a new home, it is suggested that you take the following precautions:

1.Screw in the levelling legs under the range.

2.Remove the racks and other ustensils from the oven, and from the lower drawer.

3.Use adhesive tape to firmly secure the door and the drawer to the side panels. Also attach the electric power cord in the same manner.

4.Use a two-wheeled dolley with strap and fasten the range to it. Cover the appliance with a heavy blanket to prevent scratches and dents.

5.Avoid pulling or pushing the control panel when moving the appliance.

Avoid Service Check List

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Tappan 318200505 manual Broiling, SELF-CLEANING Oven some models