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Before Calling for Service
Common Questions
Should the oven maintain a constant temperature on an
oven thermometer?
• To maintain a temperature for baking, the oven
cycles on and off. The temperature may vary up to
25°F higher or lower than the oven temperature set
on the control.
Is there a problem if the oven smokes the first few times it is
turned on?
• Some minor smoking is normal when using oven
first few times.
Should there be an odor or smoke while self-cleaning the
oven?
• There may be some smoke and odor during the first
few cleaning cycles. If there is excessive smoke or
odor, too much soil remains in the bottom of the
oven. If the oven smokes excessively, turn off the
oven, wait for the oven to cool and wipe away the
excess soil. Reset the clean cycle.
Problem Check
Oven light not
working
Check for loose bulb.
Check for burned out bulb; replace
with 40 watt appliance bulb.
Oven not
heating
Confirm range is plugged in.
Check for tripped circuit breaker.
Oven door will
not open
Wait for oven to cool. Door latch will
release automatically. Unlatch door
when cool.
Rangetop gets
warm during
use
This is normal.
Oven
temperature is
not accurate
Store bought oven thermometers do
not measure oven temperature
accurately. A digital thermometer is
necessary to calibrate oven.
Check for blocked heat vents.
Aluminum foil alters oven
temperature.
Confirm correct utensil is used for
cooking.
Oven element
cycles on and
off
This is normal when baking or
roasting.
Self-clean
cycle not
working
Confirm oven door latch is closed.
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