Use and Care Manual

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Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Food does not bake
properly
Oven controls improperly set. See the Cooking Modes section.
Rack position is incorrect or rack is not level. See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking Guide.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper
size being used.
See the Cookware section.
Oven temperature needs adjustment. See the Oven Controls section.
Ingredient substitution Substituting ingredients can change the recipe
outcome.
Food does not broil
properly
Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode.
Improper rack position being used. See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions.
Food being cooked in a hot pan. Make sure cookware is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. 8VHDSDQVSHFLILFDOO\GHVLJQHGIRUEURLOLQJ
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and
grid has not been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
If using aluminum foil conform to pan slits.
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Oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Oven temperature needs adjustment. See the Oven Controls section or adjust the
thermostat.
Oven does not work
or appears not to
work
A fuse in your home may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls improperly set. 6HHWKH8VLQJWKH2YHQVHFWLRQ
Oven is in Sabbath Mode. Verify, that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode. See the
Oven Controls section.
“Crackling” or
“popping” sound
This is the sound of the metal heating and
cooling during both the cooking and cleaning
functions.
This is normal.
Why is my range
making a "clicking"
noise when using
my oven?
Your range cycles the heating elements by
turning relays on and off to maintain the oven
temperature.
This is normal.
Storage drawer
won’t close
Power cord may be obstructing drawer in the
lower back of the range.
Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
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cleaning of the range section.
Rear drawer support is on top of the guide rail. 5HSRVLWLRQWKHGUDZHU6HH'RRUDQG'UDZHULQWKH
Care and Cleaning section.
Oven door is
crooked
The door is out of position. %HFDXVHWKHRYHQGRRULVUHPRYDEOHLWVRPHWLPHV
gets out of position during installation. To straighten
the door, push down on the high corner.
Oven light does not
work
Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb.
Switch operating light is broken. Call for service.
Excessive smoking
during broiling
Food too close to burner element. Lower the rack position of the food.
Strong odor An odor from the insulation around the inside
of the oven is normal for the first few times the
oven is used.
This is temporary and will go away after several uses
or a self-clean cycle.
My oven door glass
appears to be
"tinted" or have a
"rainbow" color. Is
this defective?
No. The inner oven glass is coated with a heat
barrier to reflect the heat back into the oven to
prevent heat loss and keep the outer door cool
while baking.
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see this tint or rainbow color.
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