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Entire oven does not operate.
Oven and/or cooktop light does not
work.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling.
Poor baking results.
Self-Cleaning Cycle does not work.
Soil is not completely removed after self-
cleaning cycle.
Flames inside oven or smoke from vent.
Controls are not set properly. See instructions under
Setting Oven Controls
or
Oven
Cleaning
to set the controls.
Automatic timed oven (Timed Bake feature) set incorrectly. Follow steps under "To Set the
Automatic Timer (Timed Bake Feature)" in
Setting Oven Controls
.
Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
Service wiring not complete. Contact servicer or dealer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service
Surface burner can be lit manually. See
Setting Surface Controls
in this Owner's Guide.
Be sure gas supply is turned on.
Burned-out or loose bulb. See
Changing Cooktop and Oven Lights
in this Owner's Guide
to replace or tighten the bulb.
Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the
meat and the broiler.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to
prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil.
DO NOT
use the broiler pan without
grid or cover grid with foil.
Broiler drawer/door open. Make sure drawer/door is closed when broiling.
Broiler drawer/door needs cleaning. Excessive smoke is caused by old grease or food spatters.
If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis.
If baked food are too dark on top or bottom, allow the oven to preheat to set temperature
before placing food in oven. Make sure the proper rack position is used when baking. Set
temperature 25°F (12°C) lower than recommended. If food is not done afer recommended
time, increase the set temperature 25°F (12°C).
Controls are not set properly. Follow instructions under
Oven Cleaning.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2 to 4 hours past the start time.
Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Clean Cycle" under
Oven Cleaning.
Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door area outside the oven seal. These areas
are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas
before starting the self-clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush
and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie
spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers
before starting the self-clean cycle.