Problem
Pitting (or indentation)
of the cooktop
Frequent cycling
off and on of
surface units
Control signals after
entering cooking time
or delay start
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Clock and timer do
not work
Oven light does
not work
Food does not
broil properly
Possible Causes
Hot sugar mixture spilled
on the cooktop.
Improper cookware
being used.
You forgot to enter a
bake temperature or
cleaning time.
Oven controls improperly set.
Rack position is incorrect
or the rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Switch operating light
is broken.
Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set.
Improper rack position
being used.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
What To Do
• Call a qualified technician for replacement.
• Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
• Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the
CLEAN pad and desired clean time.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
grounded outlet.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• Call for service.
• Make sure you press the BROIL pad.
• See the Broiling Guide.
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
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