Filter
Top Products
52
Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Range is not level
Cookware does not have flat
bottom.
Cookware is not the correct
size for the surface cooking
area.
Oven temperature is too low
or too high.
Food not left in oven long
enough.
Oven temperature not high
enough.
Oven not preheated before
baking.
Bakeware is not correct size.
Opening oven door while food
is baking or roasting.
Oven not preheated to
selected temperature.
Bakeware is not correct size
Oven rack is set too low.
Oven temperature set too high.
Range is not level.
Food improperly placed in
oven.
Batter not level in pan.
WHAT TO DO
Level range. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Use cookware with flat bottoms.
Choose cookware the same size or
slightly larger than the burner.
Adjust the oven temperature control.
(See “Adjusting the oven temperature”
section.)
Increase baking or roasting time.
Increase oven temperature 25° F
(14°C).
Preheat oven to selected temperature
before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around all
sides.
Open door to check food when timer
signals shortest time suggested in
recipe. “Oven peeking” can make
cooking times longer.
Preheat oven to selected temperature
before placing food in oven.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around all
sides.
Position rack higher in oven.
Decrease oven temperature 15° to
25°F (8° to 14°C)
Level the range.
Make in center of oven with 2 inches
(5 cm) of space around each pan.
Make sure batter is leveled in pan
before placing in oven.
PROBLEM
Cookware is not
level on the
range (Check to
see if liquids
are level in
cookware.)
Excessive heat
on cooktop in
areas around
cookware
Baking results
are not what you
expected
Slow baking or
roasting
Baked items too
brown on bottom
Unevenly baked
items
(continued on next page)
9753312Av13c80 12/4/98 3:42 PM Page 52