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P roblem Solver
Problem
Possible Causes
Solution
Stove does not operate
1 . Stove power cord not plugged into wall
1 . Make sure stove power cord is firmly
o u t l e t .
plugged into wall outlet.
2 . House fuse has blown or main panel circuit
2 . Replace house fuse or reset circuit breaker
breaker has tripped.
switch at the main power distribution panel.*
3 . Stove power cord is damaged.
3 . Replace stove power cord (Call for Service).
Oven does not operate
1 . No power to the stove.
1 . See above “Stove does not operate”.
2 . Stove timer not set properly.
2 . Review the “Stove & Oven Ti m e r
I n s t r u c t i o n s ” .
3 . Selector Control dial (on some models) not
3 . Check that the Selector dial (on some
set properly.
models) is correctly set to desired function
(BAKE, BROIL, etc.) and that the dial is not
between positions.
Cooktop elements do
1 . Element control dial is set incorrectly.
1 . Read the Stovetop Operating Instructions on
not operate or
how to operate your cooktop element control
operate poorly
d i a l s .
2 . Element control dial does not turn.
2 . Push control dial in before turning to desired
s e t t i n g .
3 . Removable coil elements inserted
3 . Remove and carefully re-insert element (on
incorrectly into element receptacle.
some models).
4 . Use of light weight or warped pans.
4 . Use only flat bottomed, evenly balanced,
medium or heavy weight cookware.
Oven Light/
1 . Bulb is loose or burnt out.
1 . Tighten or replace the bulb. (See Oven
Fluorescent Lamp/
Light/Fluorescent light bulb replacement in
Appliance Outlet
the Care and Cleaning section.)
does not work
2 . The switch operating the light is broken.
2 . Call for service.
3 . Stove fuse located in the backguard has
3 . Replace the stove backguard fuse. (See Fuse
b l o w n .
Replacement in the Care and Cleaning
s e c t i o n . * )
Poor Cooking/
1 . Stove is not level.
1 . Level your stove as outlined in the “Leveling
Baking Results
Your Stove” section. Kitchen cabinet
misalignment may make your level stove
appear crooked.
2 . Stove control dials are set incorrectly.
2 . Read the instructions on how to set your
s t o v e ’s timer, selector dials and cooktop
element dials.
3 . Cookware / Bakeware is unsuitable; recipe
3 . Adjust cooking time since different types of
is new or unreliable.
cookware / bakeware require more or less
cooking time / temperature than stated in the
r e c i p e .
4 . Cooking / Baking with improper pots and
4 . Use the pan size that is recommended in the
p a n s .
recipe. Use the correct oven rack position.
Oven steaming;
1 . Oven temperature set too high.
1 . Check that the recipe’s temperature setting is
condensation forming
correct; Read the instructions on how to set
around the oven
your oven’s timer, selector and temperature
d i a l s .
2 . Baking food with a high liquid content in an
2 . Eliminate unnecessary water from the recipe
uncovered pan.
or cover the dish being baked.
Save yourself the inconvenience of a service call.
* To be performed by someone familiar with electricity. Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their
building management to perform this check before calling for service.
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