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English 49
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
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.
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 page 30.
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 38.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Areas of
discoloration
with metallic
sheen.
Mineral deposits from water
and food have been left on the
surface of the cooktop.
Remove using a ceramic-
glass cooktop cleaning
cream.
Use cookware with clean,
dry bottoms. Clean the
cooktop with a ceramic
cleaning agent regularly
every week.
"Cracking"
or "popping"
sound.
This is the sound of the metal
heating and cooling during
both the cooking and self-
cleaning functions.
This is normal operation, and
not a system failure. Use the
oven as usual.
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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.
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