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Display shows messages
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Is the display showing “12:00”? There has been a power
failure. Clear the display. See “Display” in the “Glass Touch-
Activated Oven Control” section. On some models, reset the
clock, if needed. See “Clock” in the “Glass Touch-Activated
Oven Control” section.
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Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Press OFF to clear the display. See “Display” in the “Glass
Touch-Activated Oven Control” section. If a letter followed by
a number reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or
Service” section.
On some models, convection fan does not operate
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Does display show the fan turning, but the fan does not
operate?
There will be a brief delay of the fan operation after the start
of a convection function.
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Is the convection broil function being used?
The fan will cycle on and off throughout convection broil
operation.
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Is the oven door open?
Opening the oven door during a convection function will stop
the fan.
Self-Cleaning Cycle will not operate
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Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
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Has the function been entered?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
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On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
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Has a delay start been set?
See “Timed Cooking” section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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Is the proper temperature set?
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
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Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See “Oven Temperature Calibration” section.
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Was the oven preheated?
See “Bake,” “Broil,” “EasyConvect Conversion,” “Convection
Bake,” or “Convection Roast” section.
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Is the proper bakeware being used?
See “Bakeware” section.
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Are the racks positioned properly?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
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Is the proper length of time being used?
Adjust cooking time.
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Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 15
°
F to 25°F (5°C to 15°C) or
move rack to higher position in the oven.
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Are pie crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.