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Avoid Service Checklist
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Entire oven does not operate.
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Oven light does not work.
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling.
Poor baking results.
Self-cleaning cycle does not work.
Soil not completely removed after
self-cleaning cycle is completed.
Flames inside oven or smoke from
vent.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company.
Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug.
Controls are not set properly. See instructions under
Setting Oven Controls
to set the
controls.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation.
House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker
securely.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been
installed and previously operating. Call an authorized servicer.
Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under
Changing Oven Light
to replace
or tighten the bulb.
Oven door is closed. Door should be open during broiling.
Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between
the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element for quick searing operation.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to
prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Grid on broiler pan wrong side-up. Grease does not drain into broiler pan. Always place the
grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip into the
pan.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil.
DO NOT
use the broiler pan without
the grid or cover the grid with foil.
Oven needs to be cleaned. Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary
when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Many factors affect baking results. See
Baking
for hints, causes and corrections. See
Adjusting Oven Temperature.
Make sure the oven door is closed.
Controls not set properly. Follow the instructions.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2-4 hours past the start time. Follow
steps under "To stop or Interrupt a Self-Clean Cycle" in the Timer Control Guide.
Failure to clean the bottom, the upper area in the front, the oven frame and the outside edge
of the oven around the oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot
enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned
on residue can 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 the self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie
spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers.
