KitchenAid KEMC307 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See Electronic Oven Control section.
Has a delay start been set?
See Timed Cooking section.
On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See Control Lock section.
On some models, is the Sabbath Mode set?
See Sabbath Mode section.
On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning the other oven cannot be set
or turned on.
On double oven models, has the correct oven been
selected?
Choose UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN first.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See Oven Temperature Control section.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing PF, PF id=27 or PF id=30?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
Display(s) section. On some models, reset the clock, if
needed. See Clock section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Clear the display. See Display(s) section. If it reappears, call
for service. See Assistance or Service section.
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
Has the function been entered?
See Self-Cleaning Cycle section.
On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?
See Self-Cleaning Cycle section.
Has a delay start been set?
See Timed Cooking section.
On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set
to self-clean.
Oven cooking results not what expected
Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
Is the proper temperature set?
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See Oven Temperature Control section.
Was the oven preheated?
See Baking and Roasting section.
Is the proper bakeware being used?
See Bakeware section.
Are the racks positioned properly?
See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section.
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section.
Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check to make sure batter is level in the pan.
Is the proper length of time being used?
Adjust cooking time.
Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Are pie crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.