Symptoms
• 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 will not work
• Oven controls improperly set.
• Oven too hot.
Steam is exhausted
through the oven
• Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam. This is normal.
vent.
• Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
Appliance does not
• Service wiring is not complete. Contact your electrician for assistance.
operate.
• Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company
Oven light does not
• Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing the Oven Light section in this Owner's
work.
• Control not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
• Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
Oven smokes
excessively during
• Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid
broiling.
• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when
• Oven controls improperly set.
• Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
Food does not bake
or roast properly
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
• Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
• Oven controls improperly set.
• Improper rack position being used.
Food does not broil
properly
• Cookware not suited for broiling.
Possible Causes / Solutions
- 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.
for service.
Manual.
between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
edges to prevent curling.
on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
broiling 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 Oven Temperature Adjustment in the Features section.
- Make sure you press Broil.
- See the Broiling Guide.
- Use broiling pan and grid.
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