TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Oven will not operate
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
On some models, is the oven control lockout set?
See "Control Lockout" section.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature
calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
On some models, does the cooling fan run during BAKE,
BROIL or CLEAN?
It is normal for the fan to automatically run when the oven is
in use. This helps cool the electronic control.
Oven indicator lights flash
Do the oven indicator lights flash?
See the "Display" and/or the "Oven Lights" section. If the
indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service. See
"Assistance
or Service" section.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing a flashing time?
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?
Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or
CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See "Display(s)" section. If
it reappears, call for service. See "Assistance or Service"
section.
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Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
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Has the function
been entered?
See "Self-Cleaning
Cycle" section.
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On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean
cycle been
set?
See "Self-Cleaning
Cycle" section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
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Is the proper temperature
set?
Double-check
the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
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Is the proper oven temperature
calibration set?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
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Was the oven preheated?
See "Baking" section.
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Is the proper bakeware
being used?
See "Bakeware"
section.
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Are the racks positioned
properly?
See "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware" section.
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Is there proper air circulation
around bakeware?
See "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware" section.
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Is the batter evenly distributed
in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
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Is the proper length of time being used?
Adjust cooking time.
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Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
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Are pie crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.
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