Marathon MER241SS, Owner'S Use And Care Manual

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Problem
Surface elements will not
maintain a rolling boil or
frying rate is not fast
enough
Faulty surface element or
control.
Foods cook slowly in oven
Surface element(s)
do not operate
Control knobs will not turn
Oven light does not work
Oven does not work
Food does not broil
properly
Food does not bake
properly
Possible cause
You must use pans that are absolutely flat.
Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
Check element first, if still not working contact Stirling Marathon
Improper cookware being used. If using Bake or Broil, wait until oven has fully pre-heated
and the indicator light has turned off before inserting food into the oven
You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
The surface units are not plugged in all the way.
Replace surface element. If still not functioning contact Stirling Marathon.
You have not set the control knobs correctly.
If it is a surface unit control knob, you are not pushing in before turning.
If it is oven control knob, you are turning the knob to wrong direction.
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Switch operating oven light is broken.
You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
You have note set the oven function knob to Bake or Broil. Once selected, turn thermostat
knob to desired cooking temperature.
The oven control knob is not set to Broil.
Improper rack position being used.
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
Broil temperature is not set high enough
The oven control knob is not set to BAKE or temperature has not been set
Rack position is incorrect.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
Oven thermostat is defective. Contact Stirling Marathon for service.
Oven light only works when you are using the Bake or Broil functions. Light will stay on
until Bake or Broil function turned OFF.
Oven has not fully pre-heated. Set oven temperature and wait until the thermostat
indicator light has turned off before inserting food into the oven
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center. Please have your model number and
information from the rating plate ready. For any Questions or concerns, please contact us at
www.customerservice@stirlingmarathon.com or visit us at www.stirlingmarathon.com