Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service
Problem
Food does not broil
properly
Oven temperature too
hot or too cold
Oven does not work or
appears not to work
"Crackling" or
"popping" sound
Why is my range making
a "clicking" noise when
using my oven?
Clock and timer do not
work
Storage drawer won't
close
Oven door is crooked
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Possible Cause
Oven controls improperly set.
Improper rack position being
used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the
broiling pan and grid has not
been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
In some areas the power (voltage)
may be low.
Oven temperature needs
adjustment.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
Oven is in Sabbath Mode.
This is the sound of the metal
heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning
functions.
Your range cycles the heating
elements by turning relays on
and off to maintain the oven
temperature.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
Oven controls improperly set.
Power cord may be obstructing
drawer in the lower back of the
range.
Rear drawer support is on top of
the guide rail.
The door is out of position.
What To Do
Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode.
See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions.
Make sure cookware is cool.
Use a pan specifically designed for broiling.
If using aluminum foil conform to pan slits.
Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
See the Special Features section.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
See the Using the Oven section.
Verify, that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode. See the
Special Features section.
This is normal.
This is normal.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
See the Using the kitchen timer section.
Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the Storage
Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of
the range section.
Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer Removal
instructions in the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes gets
out of position during installation.
To straighten the door, push down on the high corner.
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