Problem
Possible cause
The oven
The oven controls have not
smokes
been set properly.
excessively
during broiling.
The meat has been placed too
close to the element.
The meat has not been
properly prepared.
Grease has built up on oven
surfaces.
Food does not
The oven controls have not
bake or roast
been set correctly.
properly.
The oven rack has been
positioned incorrectly or is
not level.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper size is
being used.
The oven sensor needs to be
adjusted.
Solution
Refer to the section on using
the broiler starting on page
36.
Reposition the rack to provide
proper clearance between
the meat and the element.
Preheat the broil element for
searing.
Remove the excess fat from
the meat. Cut away fatty
edges that may curl, leaving
the lean intact.
Regular cleaning is necessary
when broiling frequently.
See the chapter on operating
the oven starting on page 31.
See the section on using the
oven racks on page 34.
See the section on adjusting
the thermostat on page 41.
Problem
Possible cause
Food does not
The serving size may not be
broil properly.
appropriate.
The rack has not been
properly positioned.
The cookware is not suited for
broiling.
In some areas, the power
(voltage) may be low.
The oven
The oven sensor needs to be
temperature is
adjusted.
too hot or too
cold.
Solution
Refer to the cooking guide for
serving sizes on page 37, and
then try again.
See the broiling
recommendation guide on
page 37.
Use suitable cookware.
•
Preheat the broil element
for 10 minutes.
•
See the broiling
recommendation guide
on page 37.
See the section on adjusting
the thermostat on page 41.
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