OVEN
Problem
Possible cause
The oven will
The range is not completely
not turn on.
plugged into the electrical
outlet.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or a circuit breaker
may have tripped.
The oven controls have been
set improperly.
The oven is too hot.
Incomplete service wiring.
Power outage.
The oven light
The light bulb is loose or
will not turn
defective.
on.
The switch operating the light
is broken.
The appliance
The appliance is not
will not turn
completely plugged into the
on.
electrical outlet or a fuse in
your home may be blown or
a circuit breaker may have
tripped.
Incomplete service wiring.
Power outage.
Solution
Make sure the electrical
plug is inserted into a live,
properly grounded outlet.
Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker.
See the chapter on operating
the oven starting on page 31.
Allow the oven to cool.
Call for service.
Check to see if the house
lights will turn on. If
necessary, call your local
electric company for service.
Tighten or replace the bulb.
Call for service.
Make sure the power cord is
plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet. Check the
fuse and circuit breakers.
Call for service.
Check to see if the house
lights will turn on. If
necessary, call your local
electric company for service.
Problem
Possible cause
The oven
The oven controls have not
smokes
been set properly.
excessively
during broiling.
The meat has been placed too
close to the element.
The meat has not been
properly prepared.
Grease has built up on oven
surfaces.
Food does not
The oven controls have not
bake or roast
been set correctly.
properly.
The oven rack has been
positioned incorrectly or is
not level.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper size is
being used.
The oven sensor needs to be
adjusted.
Solution
Refer to the section on using
the broiler starting on page
38.
Reposition the rack to provide
proper clearance between
the meat and the element.
Preheat the broil element for
searing.
Remove the excess fat from
the meat. Cut away fatty
edges that may curl, leaving
the lean intact.
Regular cleaning is necessary
when broiling frequently.
See the chapter on operating
the oven starting on page 31.
See the section on using the
oven racks on page 34.
See the section on adjusting
the thermostat on page 42.
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