68 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Steam is exhausted
through the oven
vent.
Appliance does not
operate.
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not broil
properly
Food does not broil
properly.
Oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam.
• This is normal.
Cord is not plugged correctly.
• Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
Service wiring is not complete.
• Contact your electrician for assistance.
Power outage.
• Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Control not set properly.
• Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
Meat too close to the element.
• Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element.
Preheat broil element for searing.
Meat not properly prepared.
• Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling.
Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining.
• Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip
into pan.
Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive
smoking.
• Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently.
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
• See the "Adjusting the Oven Thermostat" section in the Operation chapter.
Oven controls improperly set.
• Make sure you select the Broil mode properly.
Improper rack position being used.
• See the Broiling Guide.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
• Use broiling pan and grid.
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
In some areas the power voltage may be low.
• Preheat the broil element for 5-7 minutes. See the Broiling Guide.
Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
• See the "Adjusting the Oven Thermostat" section in the Operation chapter.
Possible Cause & Solution