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Problem
Possible Causes / Solutions
Food does not bake or roast
properly
y
Oven controls improperly set.
- See the instructions for setting Bake, Convection Bake, Roast, and Convection Roast
modes, pages 18-21.
y
Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
- See Rack and Pan Placement, page 17.
y
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
- the tips on pages 17, 19 and 21.
y
Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
- See Oven Temperature Adjustment, page 13.
Food does not broil
properly
y
Oven controls improperly set.
- See the Broil section, page 22.
y
Improper rack position being used.
- See the Broiling Guide, page 22-24.
y
Cookware not suited for broiling.
- Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
y
Aluminum foil has been used on the broiling pan, grid has not been fitted properly,
or slits are not on correct side.
- See the Broil section, page 22.
y
In some areas the power (voltage) may be low.
- Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
- See the Broil section, page 22.
Oven temperature too hot or
too cold
y
Oven Sensor needs to be adjusted.
- Oven Temperature Adjustment, page 13.
Oven will not self clean
y
Oven controls improperly set.
- See the Self Clean section, page 32.
y
A self-clean cycle cannot be started if oven door is open.
Crackling or popping sound
y
This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
- This is normal.
Excessive smoking during a
self clean cycle
y
Excessive soil.
- Set the both Oven Mode knob to the OFF position. Open the windows to rid the
room of smoke. Wait until the self-clean mode is cancelled. Wipe up the excess soil
and reset the clean.
Oven door does not open
after a self clean cycle
y
Oven is too hot.
- Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
