KitchenAid KESH307H Range User Manual


 
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PROBLEM SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSE
If indicator light lights up broil
element is defective.
Defective latch safety switch.
Loose or bad wiring.
Oven does not broil.
Check and/or replace broil ele-
ment.
Check continuity and/or replace
switch.
Repair or replace wiring (see
wiring diagrams).
Oven door will not open or latch. Defective latch mechanism.
Defective (bent) door latch lever.
Cool-down period after self-clean
cycle not complete.
Replace mechanism.
Replace lever.
Wait until LOCK light goes out.
Repair or replace wiring (see
wiring diagrams).
Replace bulb.
Loose or bad wiring to latch
safety switch.
Thermostat sensor bulb missing.
Overheating or runaway oven.
Premature burnout of bake ele-
ment.
Improper use of oven (e.g. being
used to heat the home).
Use oven for baking only.
Replace rollers.Worn or broken broil stop rollers.Oven door difficult to open.
Door sagging on one side. Hinge loose or out of position to
oven liner.
Adjust hinges.
Door does not close completely
at top.
Broken or misadjusted door
spring.
Door fits too tight at bottom.
Adjust or replace spring.
Adjust hinges outward.
Door glass breaks.
Open door to broil stop position.
Do not cover racks with foil.
Install tempered glass toward the
heat.
Broiling with door closed.
Oven racks covered with foil.
Glass installed backward.
Damaged oven door gasket. Improper cleaning. Do not use harsh abrasives or
scouring pads. See Use & Care
instructions.
Chipped oven liner. Damaged in shipping.
Repair or replace liner. To repair
smooth porcelain bronzetone,
order P/N 242756.
Oven racks fit too tight. Tolerance buildup in oven liner. Notify Customer Assurance De-
partment.