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General Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven light does
not work
Light bulb is loose Replace the bulb.
Oven will not work
A fuse in the home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker is tripped
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls
improperly set
See the Using the Upper and Lower Ovens section.
Oven is too hot Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.
Food does not
bake or roast
properly
Oven controls
improperly set
See the Using the Upper and Lower Ovens section.
Rack position is
incorrect or the rack is
not level
See the Using the Upper and Lower Ovens section.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper
size being used
See the Using the Upper and Lower Ovens section.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment
See the Adjusting the Upper or Lower Oven Thermostat
section.
Food does not broil
properly
Oven controls
improperly set
Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
Improper rack position
used
Adjust the rack position.
Cookware not suited
for broiling
For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
The probe is plugged
into the outlet in the
oven
Unplug and remove the probe from the oven.
In some areas, the
power (voltage) may be
low
Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.•
Broil for the longest period of time recommended.•
Oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment
See the Adjusting the Upper or Lower Oven Thermostat
section.
Clock and timer do
not work
A fuse in the home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls
improperly set
See the Using the Clock, Kitchen Timer, and Control Lock
section.
Oven will not self-
clean
The oven temperature
is too high to set a self-
clean operation
Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
Oven controls
improperly set
See the Using the Self-Cleaning Upper and Lower Ovens
section.
The probe is plugged
into the outlet in the
oven
Remove the probe from the oven.