OVEN
Problem
Possible cause
The oven will not
The range is not
turn on.
completely plugged into
the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
The oven controls have
been set improperly.
The oven is too hot.
Incomplete service wiring.
Power outage.
The oven light will
The light bulb is loose or
not turn on.
defective.
The switch operating the
light is broken.
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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
24.
Allow the oven to cool.
Call for service.
Check to see if the house
lights will turn on. If
required, call your local
electric company for service.
Tighten or replace the bulb.
Call for service.
Problem
Possible cause
The oven smokes
The oven controls have not
excessively during
been set properly.
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 bake
The oven controls have not
or roast properly.
been set correctly.
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
28.
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
24.
See the section on using the
oven racks on pages 27-28.
See the section on adjusting
the thermostat on page 32.
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