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Oven will not work

Cause

Plug on appliance is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

Solution

  • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.

Cause

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

Solution

  • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Cause

Oven controls improperly set.

Solution

  • See the "Operating the Oven" section in the Operation chapter.

Steam is exhausted through the oven vent.

Cause

Cooking foods with high moisture produces steam.

Solution

  • This is normal.

Appliance does not operate.

Cause

Cord is not plugged in correctly.

Solution

  • Make sure cord is plugged correctly into outlet. Check circuit breakers.

Cause

Service wiring is not complete.

Solution

  • Contact your electrician for assistance.

Cause

Power outage.

Solution

  • Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.

Food does not bake or roast properly

Cause

Oven controls improperly set.

Solution

  • See the "Operating the Oven" section in the Operation chapter.

Cause

Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.

Solution

  • See the "Operating the Oven" section in the Operation chapter.

Cause

Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.

Solution

  • See the "Operating the Oven" section in the Operation chapter.

Food does not broil properly

Cause

Oven controls improperly set.

Solution

  • Make sure you select the Broil mode properly.

Cause

Improper rack position being used.

Solution

  • See the Broiling Guide.

Cause

Cookware not suited for broiling.

Solution

  • Use broiling pan and grid.

Cause

In some areas the power voltage may be low.

Solution

  • Preheat the broil element for 5-7 minutes. See the Broiling Guide.

Moisture collects on oven window or steam comes from oven vent

Cause

This happens when cooking foods high in moisture.

Solution

  • This is normal.

Cause

Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.

Solution

  • Do not use excessive moisture when cleaning the window.

Warm air venting into kitchen after oven has been turned off.

Cause

Warm air exhaust is needed to maintain and cool down oven temperatures. It turns off automatically when the heat cools to a safe temperature.

Solution

  • This is normal.