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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if... • Are the controls for bake operations
Part or all of your gas range does not properly set?
operate • Are the range and oven racks level?
• Is the range plug loose or disconnected from • Was good cookware/bakeware of the proper
the electrical outlet (if not wired direct to size used?
the electrical supply)? • Are you using a tested recipe from a reliable
• Is the gas supply connected or turned on? source? The oven thermostat on your new
range may be more accurate than the one on
• Are any house fuses blown or circuit your old range.
breakers tripped? • Is there 1-2 inches of space between pans
• Has the power or gas supply to the home and the oven sides?
been interrupted? • Is the oven bottom positioned correctly?
• Are the oven controls properly set? • Was the oven vent covered or blocked on
• Was the electronic control (select models) the range surface?
correctly set?
• Is the oven set for delay start? (select Food does not broil properly
models) • Are the controls for broiling set properly?
(see Broiling section)
Surface burner fails to light or is unstable
• Was the proper rack position used? (see
• Are any burner ports clogged? Broiling section)
• Is the burner properly positioned? • Was the broiler pan provided with the range
• Is the range plug disconnected from the used?
electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the • Was aluminum foil used on the broiler pan
electrical supply)? insert, blocking the slits for fat drainage?
Food not baking correctly Oven light does not operate
• Are the oven racks properly placed for • Is the bulb loose or burned out?
baking? (see Baking Chart) • Is the light switch in the On position?
• Have you used aluminum foil correctly?
• Was the oven preheated as recommended?
CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS
For more information, order the following booklets from Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your name,
address, booklet title, form number and payment to: Consumer Education Dept., Maytag Company, One
Dependability Square, Newton, IA 509.08. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Cooking Made Simple - 272YG ............................................................................................... 50¢
Taking the Lid Off Cooktop Choices - 298YG ........................................................................ 50¢
Before You Call (avoiding unnecessary service calls) - 206YG .............................................. 50¢
Appliance Buying Guides ......................................................................................................... 50¢ EACH
Washer -- 211YG
Dryer -- 212YG
Dishwasher -- 213YG
Electric Range -- 214YG
Gas Range -- 215YG
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