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SURFACE ELEMENTS (continued)
Surface element does not heat_
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No power to appliance
Check/reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse If the problem is a circuit overload,
have this situation corrcted by a quali-
fied electrician,
Incorrect control turned on
Besureto usethe correct control for the
element to be used,
OVEN ANDIOR LIGHTS (if equipped)
DO NOT WORK
Oven light (some models) does not
work.
Burned-out of loose bulb
Follow instructions under Oven [i'ght
(some models) to replace or tighten
bulb
Entire oven does not operate.
Cord/Plug not plugged into the
wall/floor receptacle,
Make sure it isplugged tightly into out-
let,
Service wiring not complete. Contact servicer or dealer
Power outage Check house lights to be sure,, Call your
local electric company for service
Control(s) not set properly. Followinstructions under Setting Oven
Controls to set the controls
BROILING
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling°
POOR BAKING RESULTS
Oven door closed,
Door should be opened to broil stop
position,
Meat too close to the element.
Reposition the rack to provide proper
clearance between the meat and the
element Preheat broil element for quick
searing operation.
Meat not properly prepared
Remove excess fat from meat. Slash
remaining fatty edges to prevent curl-
ing, but do not cut into lean
Grid on broiler pan wrong side-
up., Grease does not drain into
broiler pan
Always place the grid on the broiler pan
with the ribs up and the slots down to
allow grease to drip into pan.
Oven needs to be cleaned Grease
has built up on oven surfaces
Regularcleaning isnecessary when
broiling frequently Old grease or food
spatters causeexcessivesmoking
Many factors affect baking re-
sults
See Baking in your Cooking Guide for
hints, causes and corrections
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