PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL • The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
NOT WORK
• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
• The oven controls are not properly set.
OVEN LIGHT • The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
DOES NOT WORK
• The switch operating the oven light is broken. Call for service.
FOOD DOES NOT • The OVEN TEMP and OVEN SET knobs not set at BROIL.
BROIL PROPERLY
• Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.
• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
• Food is being cooked on hot pan.
• Cookware not suited for broiling.
• Low Voltage. See the Broiling Guide.
• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
FOOD DOES NOT • The OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE.
ROAST OR BAKE
• The OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
PROPERLY
• Shelf position is incorrect.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
• The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
SURFACE UNITS • The surface units are not plugged in solidly.
NOT FUNCTIONING
• The surface unit controls are not properly set.
OVEN WILL NOT • Automatic timer dials not set or not set properly. The clock must be set to time
SELF-CLEAN of day and the STOP TIME dial must be set and advanced beyond the time
noted on the oven clock.
• The STOP TIME dial was not advanced for long enough.
• Both the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs must be set at CLEAN settings.
• When the oven is self-cleaned, a thick pile of spillover can leave a heavy
layer of ash and insulate that area from further heat.
• The door latch handle not moved all the way to the right.
OVEN DOOR LATCHED • Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Allow the oven to cool until the door latch
ACCIDENTALLY DURING handle will unlock easily. Restart operation.
BAKE OR BROIL
OVEN DOOR • Turn the OVEN SET knob to CLEAN. The glowing oven cleaning light after
WON’T LATCH knob is turned indicates the oven is too hot from previous use and door won’t
latch. To cool the oven, open the door wide, and allow the oven to cool.
After the oven has cooled, close the door and slide the latch handle to the right.
• The Oven Door Latch handle may not be fully extended from the Hide-A-Way
position.
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