Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly
Oven door and/or broiler • See the Broiling section.
compartment 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.
“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling
during cooking.
Rainbow effect in the This is caused by the heat • This is normal.
oven window (on some treatment applied to the oven
models) window.
Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock.
clock flashes
Strong odor An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.
around the inside of the oven
is normal for the first few times
the oven is used.
Improper air to gas ratio. • Adjust oven burner air shutter.
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