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TROUBLESHOOTING
TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips ...
Before you call for service
Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Food does not bake
properly
Oven controls improperly set.
See the Cooking Modes section.
Rack position is incorrect or rack is not level.
See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking Guide.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper
size being used.
See the Cookware section.
Oven temperature needs adjustment.
See the Special Features section.
Ingredient substitution
Substituting ingredients can change the recipe
outcome.
Food does not broil
properly
Oven controls improperly set.
Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode.
Improper rack position being used.
See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
Make sure cookware is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
Use a pan specifically designed for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and
grid has not been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
If using aluminum foil conform to pan slits.
In some areas the power (voltage) may be low.
Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
Oven temperature too
hot or too cold
Oven temperature needs adjustment.
See the Special Features section or adjust the
thermostat (on models with oven temperature knob).
Oven does not work
or appears not to work
A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls improperly set.
See the Using the Oven section.
A single bracket "]" shows in the display
Press
Bake
and
Broil
pads at the same time and
hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the
display. Press the
Set Clock
pad or the
Cook Time
pad until "On" appears in the display and then press
Start
. The display will change from a single bracket
"]" to the time of day.
“Crackling” or
“popping” sound
This is the sound of the metal heating and
cooling during both the cooking and cleaning
functions.
This is normal.
Why is my range
making a "clicking"
noise when using my
oven?
Your range cycles the heating elements by
turning relays on and off to maintain the oven
temperature.
This is normal.
Clock and timer do
not work
A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Plug on range is not completely inserted in the
electrical outlet.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
properly grounded outlet.
Oven controls improperly set.
See the Using the kitchen timer section.
Storage drawer won’t
close
Power cord may be obstructing drawer in the
lower back of the range.
Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care
and cleaning of the range section.
Rear drawer support is on top of the guide rail.
Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of the
range section.
Oven door is crooked
The door is out of position.
Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes
gets out of position during installation. To straighten
the door, push down on the high corner.
