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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
■ Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Electronic Oven Control” section.
■ Has a delay start been set?
See “Timed Cooking” section.
■ On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See “Control Lock” section.
■ On some models, is the Sabbath Mode set?
See “Sabbath Mode” section.
■ On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning the other oven cannot be set
or turned on.
■ On double oven models, has the correct oven been
selected?
Choose UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN first.
Oven temperature too high or too low
■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
Display shows messages
■ Is the display showing “PF”, “PF id=27” or “PF id=30”?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
“Display(s)” section. On some models, reset the clock, if
needed. See “Clock” section.
■ Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Clear the display. See “Display(s)” section. If it reappears, call
for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
■ Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
■ Has the function been entered?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
■ On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
■ Has a delay start been set?
See “Timed Cooking” section.
■ On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set
to self-clean.
Oven cooking results not what expected
■ Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the
Installation Instructions.
■ Is the proper temperature set? Double-check the recipe in
a reliable cookbook.
■ Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See “Oven
Temperature Control” section.
■ Was the oven preheated? See “Baking and Roasting”
section.
■ Is the proper bakeware being used? See “Bakeware”
section.
■ Are the racks positioned properly? See “Positioning Racks
and Bakeware” section.
■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
■ Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check that
batter is level in the pan.
■ Is the proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking
time.
■ Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven
peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking
times.
■ Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Move rack to
higher position in the oven.
■ Are pie crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to
cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking
temperature.
