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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating • Call for service.
light is broken.
Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
completely inserted in grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the • If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock
locked position. the door.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect or • See the Using the oven section.
the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
broil properly BROIL position.
Door not open to the • See the Using the oven section.
broil stop position as
recommended.
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
Before you call for service…