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Problem
Surface burners light
Shut-off valve is not fully open.
but the oven does
• Make sure that the oven gas shut-off valve, located behind the range, is fully open.
not.
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set.
or roast properly
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
Oven thermostat needs to be adjusted.
• See the "Adjusting the Oven Thermostat" section in the Operation chapter.
The Clock is not set correctly.
• See "Changing Oven Settings" in the OPERATION chapter.
Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven.
• See "Using Oven Racks" in Oven section.
Food does not broil
Oven controls improperly set.
properly
• Make sure you select the Broil mode properly.
Improper rack position being used.
• See the Broiling Guide.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
• Use broiling pan and grid.
The oven door is not closed.
• See "Broil" in the OPERATION chapter.
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
• See the "Oven" section in the Operation chapter.
In some areas the power voltage may be low.
• Preheat the broil element for 5-7 minutes.
• See the Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature
Oven sensor needs to be adjusted.
too hot or too cold
• See the "Adjusting the Oven Thermostat" section in the Operation chapter.
Excessive smoking
Excessive soil.
during a Self Clean
• Turn off the Self Clean function. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the
cycle (On some
models)
Burning or oily odor
This is normal in a new oven.
emitting from the
• This will disappear in time. To speed the process, set a Self Clean cycle for a minimum of 3
vent
Self Clean mode is cancelled. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean.
hours. See the Self Clean section. (On some models)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause & Solution
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