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72 TROUBLESHOOTING
Parts & Features
Oven will not work
Oven too hot.
• Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.
Steam is exhausted
through the oven
vent.
Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam.
• This is normal.
Appliance does not
operate.
Cord is not plugged in correctly.
• Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.
Service wiring is not complete.
• Contact your electrician for assistance.
Power outage.
• Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
Control not set properly.
• Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
Meat too close to the element.
• Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element.
Preheat broil element for searing.
Meat not properly prepared.
• Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling.
Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining.
• Always place the grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip
into the pan.
Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive
smoking.
• Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently.
Moisture collects on
oven window or
steam comes from
oven vent
This happens when cooking foods high in moisture.
• This is normal.
Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.
• Do not use excessive moisture when cleaning the window.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution
Range is not level. Poor installation.
• Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at
base of range until the oven rack is level.
• Be sure floor is level and strong and stable enough to adequately support range.
• If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unlevel.
• Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance.
Cannot move
appliance easily.
Appliance must be
accessible for
service.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly.
• Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution
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