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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
OVEN
Problem Possible cause Solution
The oven will not
turn on.
The range is not completely
plugged into the electrical
outlet.
Make sure the electrical
plug is inserted into a live,
properly grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset
the circuit breaker.
The oven controls have
been set improperly.
See the chapter on
operating the oven.
The oven is too hot. Allow the oven to cool.
Incomplete service wiring. Call for service.
Power outage. Check to see if the house
lights will turn on. If
required, call your local
electric company for
service.
The oven light will
not turn on.
The light bulb is loose or
defective.
Tighten or replace the bulb.
The switch operating the
light is broken.
Call for service.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
The control has not been
set properly.
Refer to the section on
setting oven controls.
The meat has been placed
too close to the element.
Reposition the rack to
provide proper clearance
between the meat and the
element. Preheat the broil
element for searing.
The meat has not been
properly prepared.
Remove the excess fat
from the meat. Cut away
fatty edges that may curl,
leaving the lean intact.
Grease has built up on oven
surfaces.
Regular cleaning is
necessary when broiling
frequently.
Food does not bake
or roast properly.
The oven controls have not
been set correctly.
See the chapter on
operating the oven.
The oven rack has been
positioned incorrectly or is
not level.
See the section on using
the oven racks on pages
25-26.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper size
is being used.
The oven sensor needs to
be adjusted.
See the section on
adjusting the thermostat on
page 32.
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