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PROBLEM
CAUSE
Pie crusts do not brown
on bottom or crust is
soggy
•
Baking time not long enough
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Using shiny steel pans
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Incorrect rack position
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Oven temperature is too low
Cakes pale, flat and may
not be done inside
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Oven temperature too low
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Incorrect baking time
•
Cake tested too soon
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Oven door opened too often
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Pan size may be too large
Cakes high in middle with
crack on top
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Oven temperature too high
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Baking time too long
•
Pans touching each other or oven walls
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Incorrect rack position
•
Pan size too small
Pie crust edges too brown
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Oven temperature too high
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Edges of crust too thin
COOKTOP PROBLEMS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Burner
will not
ignite
There is no power to
the range.
Check that range is properly connected
to 3- or 4-wire, 240V power supply.
Burner
will not
operate
First time use. Air
still in the gas line.
Turn on any one of the surface burner
knobs to release air from the gas lines.
Control knob is not
set correctly.
Push in knob before turning to a
setting.
The burner port is
clogged.
Clean burner port opening using a stiff,
nylon toothbrush or a straightened
paper clip.