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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHATTO DO
Cookware is not Range is not level
level on the
range (Check to Cookware does not have flat
see if liquids are bottom.
level in cook-
Level the range. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Use cookware with flat bottoms.
ware.)
Excessive heat Cookware is not the correct Choose cookware the same size or
on cooktop in size for the surface cooking slightly larger than the element.
areas around area.
cookware
Baking results Oven temperature is tOOlow or Adjust the oven temperature control.
are not what you too high. (See "Adjusting the oven
expected temperature" section.)
Slow baking or Food not left in oven long enough. Increase baking or roasting time.
roasting Oven temperature not high Increase oven temperature 25°F
enough. (14°C).
Oven not preheated before
baking.
Preheat oven to selected tempera-
ture before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
Bakeware is not correct size.
Opening oven door while food is
baking or roasting.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around
all sides.
Open door to check food when
timer signals shortest time sug-
gested in recipe. "Oven peeking"
can make cooking times longer.
Baked items too
brown on bottom
Oven not preheated to selected
temperature.
Bakeware is not correct size
Oven rack is set too low.
Oven temperature set too high.
Preheat oven to selected tempera-
ture before placing food inoven.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around
all sides.
Position rack higher in oven.
Decrease oven temperature 15° to
25°F (8° to 14°C)
Unevenly baked
items
Range is not level.
Food improperly placed in oven.
Batter not level in pan.
Level the range.
Bake in center of oven with 2 inches
(5 cm) of space around each pan.
Make sure batter is leveled in pan
before placing in oven.
Crust edge Filling requires more baking time Shield edge with foil.
browns before than crust.
pie is done
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