Use and Care Manual

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Problem Possible Causes and/or Solutions
Cleaning cycle did
not work on all spills
Several cooking cycles between cleaning cycles or spills on oven walls and doors: Run additional
cleaning cycles. affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn
soils. See the “Accessories” and “Self-Cleaning Cycle” sections for more information.
Oven cooking results
not what expected
Range is not level: Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The set temperature was incorrect: Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature is calibrated incorrectly: See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
Controls” section.
Oven was not preheated: See “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned improperly: See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware: See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware: Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C)
or move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware: Move rack to a lower position
in the oven.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan: Check that batter is level in the pan.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used: Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed: Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking: Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom: Move rack to higher
position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly: Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.