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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Oven light is
not working
properly
Light bulb loose
or burned-out.
Reinsert or replace the light bulb.
Touching the bulb with fingers
may cause the bulb to burn out.
Oven light
stays on
Door is not
closing
completely
Check for obstruction in oven door.
Check to see if hinge is bent or
door switch broken.
Excessive
Moisture on
door glass
Condensation
from cooking
foods with high
moisture content.
This is normal. Condensation will
evaporate as oven heats up.
Convection Bake and Convection
Roast will eliminate any moisture in
the oven.
Porcelain
Chips
Porcelain interior
is chipped by
oven racks
When removing and replacing
oven racks, always tilt racks
upward and do not force them to
avoid chipping the porcelain.
BAKING PROBLEMS
With any oven setting poor results can occur for many reasons other than a
malfunction of the oven. Check the chart below for causes of the most
common problems. Since the size, shape and material of baking utensils
directly affect the baking results, the best solution may be to replace old
baking utensils that have darkened and warped with age and use.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Food browns
unevenly
• Oven not preheated
• Aluminum foil on oven rack or oven bottom
• Baking utensil too large for recipe
• Pans touching each other or oven walls
Food too brown on
bottom
• Oven not preheated
• Using glass, dull or darkened metal pans
• Incorrect rack position
• Pans touching each other or oven walls
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