TROUBLESHOOTING

WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVEN

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

The Self-Cleaning cycle

You did not press START/ENTER.

 

will not work

You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or

 

 

 

 

cancel and reset the control.

 

 

 

 

COOKING RESULTS

PROBLEMSOLUTION

Cookware not level on cooktop

(Check to see if liquids are level in cookware)

Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Use cookware with a flat bottom.

Excessive heat on cooktop

Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the burner flame.

in areas around cookware

 

 

 

 

The oven temperature

Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature

 

seems too low or too high

control” section.)

 

 

Slow baking or roasting

Increase baking or roasting time.

 

 

Increase temperature 25°F (14°C).

 

Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when

 

preheating is recommended.

 

Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space around all sides.

 

Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested

 

in recipe.

 

Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.

 

Baked items too brown on bottom

Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.

Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space around all sides.

Position rack higher in oven.

Decrease oven temperature 15°to 25°F (8°to 14°C).

Unevenly baked items

Level the range.

 

Bake in center of oven with 2 inches (5 cm) of space around each pan.

 

Check to make sure batter is level in pan.

Crust edge browns

Shield edge with foil.

before pie is done

 

DISPLAY MESSAGES

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

The display is showing

There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display,

 

“PF”

then reset the clock. (See page 11.)

 

 

“F” followed by a

Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again, call

 

number shows on

for service. (See “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 36.)

 

the display

 

 

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 36.

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