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T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G
Problem
Oven will not work
Steam is exhausted
through the oven vent.
Appliance does not
operate.
Oven control displays
PF message.
Oven light does not work.
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not broil
properly
• Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
- Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
• 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.
• Oven too hot.
- Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.
• Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam. This is normal.
• Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
• Service wiring is not complete. Contact your appliance Servicer for assistance.
• Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
service.
• The PF message will appear whenever there has been a power interruption to the
appliance. To clear the PF message touch CLEAR OFF control pad and be sure to
reset the clock with the correct time of day.
• Replace or tighten bulb. See
Changing Oven Light
section in this Owner’s manual.
• Control not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
• Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling.
• Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on
the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
frequently.
Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
• Oven controls improperly set.
- See the using the oven section.
• Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
- See the using the oven section.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
- See the using the oven section.
• Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
- See the adjusting your oven temperature in option section.
• Oven controls improperly set.
- Make sure you touch the
BROIL
pad.
• Improper rack position being used.
- See the
Broiling Guide
, page 26.
• Cookware not suited for broiling.
- Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Possible Causes / Solutions
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