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   Legacy Wall Ovens

   Use & Care Manual

GAS WALL  OVENS

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO  DO

Oven will not heat

No electrical power to the range

Gas service is turned off

Gas supply has been interrupted

Look for red glow of hot surface igniter

Check circuit breakers in house

Try to light a surface burner

Contact the gas company

If no glow, call for service

Oven light does not 
work

Light switch is in the off position

Light is burned out

Try switching the light on

Locate and test a new replacement light, unscrew 

glass lens, remove bad light, replace

Broiler will not light

No electrical power to the range

Gas service is turned off

Look for red glow of hot surface igniter

Check circuit breakers in house

Try to light a surface burner

If no glow, call for service

Convection fan does 
not turn

Switch the fan on

Unit in broil mode

Bad fan

Adjust oven selector switch to Convection.  

Turn thermostat to bake temperatures.  

Call for service

Condensation on the 
oven window

Cold appliance

It is normal for some condensation to appear on the 

window; it will disappear in about ten minutes.

Foods over-cook

Incorrect temperature cooking time, or rack posi-

tion.  Temperature differs from your previous oven.

Oven not pre-heated

Reduce cooking time, or temperature.  This modern 

appliance operates at the set temperature.  You 

may want to reduce the set temperature until you 

become more familiar with your new oven.  

Allow pre-heat cycle to complete.

Foods under-cook

Incorrect temperature, cooking time or rack posi-

tion

Adjust accordingly

Baked goods dark on 
bottom

Dark colored cookie sheets

Use light-colored cookie sheets

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Summary of Contents for AROFE0-30

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC MODELS AROFE030 AROSE 30 AROFFE 230 AROSSE 230 AROFSE 230 HYBRID MODELS AROFFHGE 230 AROSSHGE 230 AROFSHGE 230 13592 Desmond St Pacoima CA 91331 818 897 0808 tel 888 753 9898 toll free www am...

Page 2: ...rial Number ___________________________________________ Purchase Date ___________________________________________ Installed By __________________________ Install Date __________ Gas Type _____________...

Page 3: ...s and how to maintain that just like brand new appearance and performance over years of day to day and special holiday use If you should encounter any sort of problem turn to the section of the manual...

Page 4: ...Precautions 3 5 CONVECTION 6 Oven Features 6 How to Cook 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 14 Using the Ovens 7 Before Baking or Broiling 7 Cooking Methods and Modes 7 Convection Cooking Process 7 Model and...

Page 5: ...umers should retain these instructions for local inspectors and for future use WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in yo...

Page 6: ...l or bake and how to use convection to speed cooking times and improve the quality of your baked and roasted dishes The Care and Maintenance and Troubleshooting and Service Sections discuss how to kee...

Page 7: ...of the gas shut off valve on the incoming gas line so you know how to turn off the gas if necessary For personal safety this appliance must be connected to a properly grounded and polarized electrica...

Page 8: ...s equipped 4 Proper appliance pressure regulator installed on the gas supply line and adjusted for the manifold pressure marked on the rating plate 5 Adequate air supply to the unit 6 The equipment is...

Page 9: ...t ALL PERSONNEL IN THE WORKPLACE WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO ANY EXPOSURE OR CARBON MONOXIDE MUST BE WARNED OF SUCH POSSIBLE EXPOSURE THIS WARNING SHOULD BE CONVEYED IN A MANNER SO THAT IT IS CLEARLY UNDERS...

Page 10: ...seals in the juices in meats and vegetables 2 This cooking process eliminates the need to baste with additional fat or juices 3 Meat and poultry are roasted in an uncovered shallow pan that allows th...

Page 11: ...VECTION Bake Proof used to proof bread dough Fan Cool Down used to cool your oven temperature rapidly WHAT IS THE CONVECTION COOKING PROCESS Convection is the process of cooking with hot air that is m...

Page 12: ...nt cycles ON Selector Switch and Indicator Light Rotate this knob from the OFF position and select Convection Bake Standard Bake Fan Only or Broil modes In any mode position the Indicator Light glows...

Page 13: ...OIL on the control knob In about twenty seconds you will see a bright glow in the oven this is the hot surface igniter Once the igniter is hot enough for ignition the gas valve will open allowing the...

Page 14: ...lower oven selector switch to the Proof setting The indicator lights above the selector switch and the thermostat dial will turn on Turn the lower oven thermostat dial to Proof The ideal temperature f...

Page 15: ...cake 375 F 35 45 minutes 350 F 30 35 minutes Bundt cake 350 F 45 50 minutes 325 F 35 40 minutes Sheet layer 9 x13 350 F 40 50 minutes 325 F 30 35 minutes Cake layer round 8 or 9 350 F 30 35 minutes 3...

Page 16: ...ven and the positions number up as a ladder with six being at the top The oven door remains closed during broil Most broiling uses rack positions three or four counting from the bottom Turn selector t...

Page 17: ...ate DEFROST To speed the defrost process place in oven and select FAN This will defrost without cooking Remember it is best to defrost in the refrigerator but sometimes it becomes an issue of speed CO...

Page 18: ...rinsing is required rinse thoroughly 0 Always wipe dry immediately to reduce the appearance of water marks TO CLEAN THE OVEN The oven cavity is porcelainized with Chrome rack guides and racks The inf...

Page 19: ...niter Check circuit breakers in house Try to light a surface burner If no glow call for service Convection fan does not turn Switch the fan on Unit in broil mode Bad fan Adjust oven selector switch to...

Page 20: ...tified licensed contractor Failure to comply will void any written or implied warranty Should the equipment require service during the standard warranty period the receipt proving certified installati...

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