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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
“BURNING” OR “OILY” • This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the
ODOR EMITTING process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating
FROM OVEN WHEN the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
TURNED ON
OVEN TEMPERATURE • The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section.
OVEN NOT CLEAN • The oven controls are not set properly.
AFTER CLEAN CYCLE
• Heavily soiled ovens require 3
1
⁄
2
to 4-hour clean time.
• Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting the clean cycle.
STRONG ODOR • An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the
first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
AUTOMATIC OVEN • Check to be certain step by step directions were followed correctly. See
TIMERS DO NOT the Automatic Timers and Clock section.
WORK PROPERLY
CLOCK AND TIMER • Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
DO NOT WORK
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