Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clock does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
inserted in the electrical outlet. properly grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect. • See the Using the oven section.
Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Using the oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section.
adjustment.
Clock not set correctly. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Aluminum foil used improperly • See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
in the oven.
Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.
seated in position.
Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly
Oven door and/or broiler drawer • See the Broiling section.
not closed.
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.
seated in position.
Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section.
too hot or too cold needs adjustment.
Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
Oven not heating up Pilot is not lit (on standing • See the Light the Oven Pilot section in the Installation
pilot models). Instructions.
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