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Is the display flashing “F” or
“C” and numbers? If “F” or “C”
and a number are alternately
flashing on the display, refer to
the following for possible
solutions:
Cooktop has turned off and is
beeping every 10 seconds.
An object, liquids or soils are
putting pressure on the control
panel.
Thoroughly wipe or remove any object on touch keys.
F42, F43
The power voltage is too low or
too high.
Turn off the cooktop. Wait 5 seconds, then turn it back on. If
this continues, contact a qualified electrician.
C81, C82, C83
The surface cooking area has
overheated.
The surface cooking area automatic shutoff was activated. Wait
5 minutes for it to cool down, then turn it back on.
F12, F21, F25, F36, F37, F40,
F47, F56, F58, 560, F61, F62,
F63, F64
Call for service. See the cover for contact information.
Mineral deposits are left on the
oven bottom after the Clean
cycle
Tap water was used in the Clean
cycle.
Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
Range is not level.
Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom
during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation
Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
Oven cooking results not what
expected
Range is not level.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The temperature set was
incorrect.
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature is calibrated
incorrectly.
See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
Controls” section.
Oven was not preheated.
See “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned
improperly.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around
bakeware
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Darker browning of food caused
by dull or dark bakeware
Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C), or move rack to a higher
position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused
by shiny or light colored
bakeware
Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
Incorrect length of cooking time
was used.
Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed.
Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during
cooking.
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner,
making baked items too brown
on bottom.
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
Temperature scale was changed
from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Foods are overdone or burnt even at low temperatures. See
“Fahrenheit and Celsius” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”
section.
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