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roubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Cookware is not
Range is not level.
level on the range
(Check to see if
Cookware does not have flat
liquids are level
bottom.
in cookware.)
Excessive heat
Cookware is not the correct
on cooktop in
size for the surface cooking
areas around
area.
cookware
Baking results
Oven temperature is too low or
are not what you
too high.
expected
Slow baking or
Food not left in oven long enough.
roasting
Oven temperature not high enough.
Oven not preheated before baking.
Bakeware is not correct size.
Opening oven door while food is
baking or roasting.
Oven not preheated to selected
Baked items
temperature.
too brown on
bottom
Bakeware is not correct size
Oven rack is set too low.
Oven temperature set too high.
Range is not level.
Unevenly baked
items
Food improperly placed in oven.
Batter not level in pan.
Crust edge
Filling requires more baking time
browns before
than crust.
pie is done
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WHAT TO DO
Level the range. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Use cookware with flat bottoms.
Choose cookware the same size
or slightly larger than the element.
Adjust the oven temperature
control. (See "Adjusting the oven
temperature" section.)
Increase baking or roasting time.
Increase oven temperature 25°F
(14°C).
Preheat oven to selected tempera-
ture before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around
all sides.
Open door to check food when
timer signals shortest time sug-
gested in recipe. "Oven peeking"
can make cooking times longer.
Preheat oven to selected tempera-
ture before placing food in oven.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around
all sides.
Position rack higher in oven.
Decrease oven temperature 15° to
25°F (8° to 14°C).
Level the range.
Bake in center of oven with 2 inches
(5 cm) of space around each pan.
Make sure batter is leveled in pan
before placing in oven.
Shield edge with foil.