User Manual

English 55
Troubleshooting
OVEN
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 a circuit breaker
may have tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker.
The oven controls have been
set improperly.
See the chapter on operating
the oven starting on page
28.
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
necessary, call your local
electric company for service.
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.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance
will not turn
on.
The appliance is not
completely plugged into the
electrical outlet or a fuse in
your home may be blown or
a circuit breaker may have
tripped.
Make sure the power cord is
plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet. Check the
fuse and circuit breakers.
Incomplete service wiring. Call for service.
Power outage. Check to see if the house
lights will turn on. If
necessary, call your local
electric company for service.
The oven
smokes
excessively
during broiling.
The oven controls have not
been set properly.
Refer to the section on using
the broiler starting on page
34.
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.