KitchenAid KERA807 Range 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
Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Cooktop will not operate
Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before
turning to a setting.
On some ceramic glass models, is the Cooktop Control
Lock set? See ALL OFF/Control Lock in Cooktop Controls
for Electronic Touch Activated System section.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Is the cookware the proper size? Use cookware about the
same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface
burner. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.25 cm)
outside the cooking area.
Hot surface indicator light stays on
Does the hot surface indicator light stay on after controls
have been turned off? See Hot Surface Indicator Lights in
Cooktop Controls for Electronic Touch Activated System,
Cooktop Controls for Electronic Knob Control System or
Cooktop Controls for Standard Knob Control System
section, depending on your model.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
Is the proper cookware being used? See Cookware
section.
Is the control knob or element controls set to the proper
heat level? See Cooktop Controls for Electronic Touch
Activated System, Cooktop Controls for Electronic Knob
Control System or Cooktop Controls for Standard Knob
Control System section, depending on your model.
Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the
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.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See Oven Temperature Control section.
On some models, does the cooling fan run during BAKE,
BROIL or CLEAN? It is normal for the fan to automatically
run when the oven is in use. This helps cool the electronic
control.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing “SET CLOCK”? There has been a
power failure. Clear the display. See Oven Displays section.
On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See Clock/
Timer Display section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Press OFF to clear the display. See Oven Displays 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.
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 Bake, Convection Bake,
Convection Roast or Convection Broil 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.