Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Food does not
Oven controls improperly set.
•
See the
Using the oven
section.
broil properly
Oven door and/or broiler
•
See the
Broiling
section.
compartment not closed.
Improper shelf position
•
See the
Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
•
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
•
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Aluminum foil used on the
•
See the
Using the oven
section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
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.
“Crackling” or
This is the sound of the
•
This is normal.
“popping” sound
metal heating and cooling
during cooking.
Rainbow effect in the
This is caused by the heat
•
This is normal.
oven window (on some
treatment applied to the oven
models)
window.
Power outage,
Power outage or surge.
•
Reset the clock.
clock flashes
Strong odor
An odor from the insulation
•
This is temporary.
around the inside of the oven
is normal for the first few times
the oven is used.
Improper air to gas ratio.
•
Adjust oven burner air shutter.
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