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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
Symptoms
Possible Causes / Solutions
Frequent cycling on
and off of surface
units
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This is normal.
- The element will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting.
Oven will not work
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Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
- Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
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A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
- Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
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Oven controls improperly set.
- See the Using the Oven section.
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Oven too hot.
- Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.
Steam is exhausted
through the oven
vent.
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Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam. This is normal.
Appliance does not
operate.
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Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
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Service wiring is not complete. Contact your electrician for assistance.
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Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company
for service.
Oven light does not
work.
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Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing the Oven Light section in this Owner’s
Manual.
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
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Control not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
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Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
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Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling.
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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.
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Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when
broiling frequently.
- Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Food does not bake
or roast properly
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Oven controls improperly set.
- See the Using the Oven section.
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Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
- See the Using the Oven section.
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Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
- See the Using the Oven section.
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Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
- See Oven Temperature Adjustment in the Features section.
Food does not broil
properly
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Oven controls improperly set.
- Make sure you turn the oven mode knob to select the
Broil
mode.
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Improper rack position being used.
- See the Broiling Guide.
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Cookware not suited for broiling.
- Use broiling pan and grid.
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Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
- See the Using the Oven section.
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In some areas the power voltage may be low.
- Preheat the broil element for 5-7 minutes.
- See the Broiling Guide.
