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PROBLEM
Nothing works
The oven does not work
The coil elements will
not work
CAUSE
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The range is not plugged into a properly grounded live outlet with the proper
voltage. (See Installation Instructions.)
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You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
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The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before
turning them.
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You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature
setting.
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You have not set the oven selector to BAKE or BROIL.
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You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
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The coil elements are not plugged in all the way. (See “Replacing” on page 21.)
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You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push the control knobs in
before turning them to a setting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still
need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 26.
RANGE DOES NOT WORK
If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 26.
COOKING RESULTS
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Cookware not level
on cooktop
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Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)
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Insert coil correctly.
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Use cookware with a flat bottom.
Excessive heat on cooktop
in areas around cookware
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Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the element.
The oven temperature
seems too low or too high
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Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature
control” section.)
Slow baking or roasting
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Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.
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Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.
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Position rack higher in oven.
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Decrease oven temperature 15° to 25° F.
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Increase baking or roasting time.
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Increase temperature 25° F.
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Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
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Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.
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Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested
in recipe.
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Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.
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Level the range.
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Bake in center of oven with 2 inches of space around each pan.
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Check to make sure batter is level in pan.
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Shield edge with foil.
Baked items too brown
on bottom
Unevenly baked items
Crust edge browns
before pie is done
(Check to see if liquids
are level in cookware)