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Oven will not operate
Air in the gas lines
If this is the first time the oven has been used, turn on any one of the
surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.
Electronic oven control set
incorrectly
See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Control is locked.
Press and hold the “0” key for 3 seconds.
The range is in Demo Mode.
Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements. See “Demo Mode” in
the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Convention fan not turning
on
The convection cycle is in the first
5 minutes of operation.
This is normal. The convection fan will start running approximately
5 minutes into the cycle.
Oven door is open.
If the oven door is opened during convention cooking, the fan will turn
off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.
Oven burner flames are
yellow or noisy
Range converted improperly
If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or see
cover for contact information.
Oven temperature too high
or too low
Oven temperature is calibrated
incorrectly.
See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”
section.
Display shows messages
Power failure (display shows
flashing time)
Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See
“Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
Error code (display shows letter
followed by number)
Press OFF to clear the display. See “Control Display” in the “Electronic
Oven Controls” section. If it reappears, call for service. See cover for
contact information.
Start needs to be pressed so a
cycle can begin (display shows
“PRESS START”).
See the “Start” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
Mineral deposits are left on
the oven bottom after the
Clean cycle
Tap water was used in the Clean
cycle.
Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth
dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue.
Range is not level.
Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom during
the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth
dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue.
Oven cooking results not
what expected
Range is not level.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The temperature set was
incorrect.
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature is calibrated
incorrectly.
See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”
section.
Oven was not preheated.
See “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned
improperly.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around
bakeware
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Darker browning of food caused
by dull or dark bakeware
Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher position
in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused
by shiny or light colored
bakeware
Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan
Check that batter is level in the pan. Level the range if necessary. See
the Installation Instructions.
Incorrect length of cooking time
was used.
Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed.
Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during
cooking.
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking
times.
Rack is too close to bake burner,
making baked items too brown
on bottom.
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking
temperature.
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