olutions to common problems 53
Oven smoke, Meat too close t0 the broiler element: Reposition the rack to pioyide more
excessively clearance between the meat and the broiler: Preheat broil element for quick
during searing opeiation
, Neat not proper!y prepared. Remove excess fat from meat, Cut remain ng fatty
i edges to prevent Curling, but don0t cut into the lean.
Grid on broiler _n wrong side4up.Grease does not drain into broiler pan. Always
, Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with alum!num f0il DO NOT use the
broiler pan with0ut the grid or C0ver the grid with a!uminum foil.
' _en needs to be cleaned: :Grease has bu tup on Oven surface& Regular
Cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Grease or f00d spatte[_ cause
excessive smoking .........
Soil not
completely
removed after
self=cleaning
cycle is
completed
o Failure to clean bottom, from top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside
oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough
to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started.
Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon
scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
, Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.
Surface burners *Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE: Push inand turn
do not light the Surface Contio! knob to LITE unti! burner ignites and then turn control knob
to desired flame size.
ar ports are clogged, Clean burners. See Cleaning the Burner Grates,
Burner Caps, Burner Heads in General Care & Ceaning section. With the
burner Off, oiean poAs with a smali:gauge Wire or needle.
" Power cord is disc0nnected from outlet (E!ectfic Ignition Mode!s on!y). Be sure
cord is secureiy pugged into the outlet
' Electrical power 0utage (electric ignition mode!s on!y)_ Burners can be lit
manually: See,Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide.
Burner flame only . Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-
lights half way gauge wire or needle.
around burner o Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to
operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the
General Cleaning section.
Food not heating o !mpr0perCookware se!ect f!atib0ttomed co0kware of a pr0persize tofit
evenly e ement:
+Incorrect control setting. Raise Or ower Setting until proper amount of heat is
obtainedl
Burner flame is . Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
orange turns blue.
• In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air. Ceramic-
Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.
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