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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Oven will not work
• Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
• Oven controls improperly set.
• Oven too hot.
Appliance does not
• Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
operate.
• Service wiring is not complete. Contact your appliance servicer for assistance.
• Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Oven control displays
• The PF message will appear whenever there has been a power interruption to the
PF message.
• Replace or tighten bulb. See the Changing Oven Light section in this Owner's manual.
Oven light does not
work.
Oven smokes
• Control not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
excessively during
• Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between
broiling.
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to
• The broiler pan was placed in the oven with the wrong side facing up, resulting in the
• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
Food does not bake
• Oven controls improperly set.
or roast properly
• Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
• Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
Food does not broil
• Oven controls improperly set.
properly
• Improper rack position being used.
• Cookware not suited for broiling.
- Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
- Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
- See the Using the Oven section.
- Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.
appliance. To clear the PF message touch the CLEAR/OFF button and be sure to reset the
clock with the correct time of day.
the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
prevent curling.
grease is not draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to
allow grease to drip into pan.
frequently.
Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
- See the Using the Oven section.
- See the Using the Oven section.
- See the Using the Oven section.
- See the Adjusting Your Oven Temperature in the Option section.
- Make sure that the oven is set to BROIL by touching the BROIL button.
- See the Broiling Guide, page 26.
- Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Possible Causes / Solutions