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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the
Using the oven
section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect.
• See the
Using the oven
section.
Incorrect cookware or cookware
• See the
Using the oven
section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
• See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
adjustment.
Clock not set correctly.
• See the
Using the clock and timer
section.
(on some models)
Aluminum foil used improperly
• See the
Care and cleaning of the range
section.
in the oven.
Oven bottom not securely
• See the
Installation of the range
section.
seated in position.
Food does not
Oven controls improperly set.
• Make sure you touch the
Broil Hi/Lo
pad.
broil properly
Oven door not closed.
• See the
Using the oven
section.
Improper shelf position
• See the
Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
Oven bottom not securely
• See the
Installation of the range
section.
seated in position.
Oven temperature
Oven thermostat
• See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
too hot or too cold
needs adjustment.
Oven light does not work
Light bulb is loose or defective.
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
Plug on range is not completely
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet.
grounded outlet.
Oven will not self-clean
The oven temperature is too
• Allow the range to cool to room temperature and
high to set a self-clean operation.
reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the
Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
On models with a door latch,
• Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way
the oven door is not in the
to the right.
locked position.
“Crackling” or
This is the sound of the
• This is normal.
“popping” sound
metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
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