Built-in Ovens

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 in your Use & Care Guide.

Was the oven preheated?
See “Baking and Roasting” section in your Use & Care Guide.

Is the proper bakeware being used?
See “Bakeware” section in your Use & Care Guide.

Are the racks positioned properly?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section in your Use & Care Guide.

Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section in your Use & Care Guide.

Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check to make sure 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. Back to top

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 in your Use & Care Guide.

On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been set?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section in your Use & Care Guide.

Has a delay start been set?
See “Timed Cooking” section in your Use & Care Guide.

On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set to self-clean. Back to top

DISPLAY SHOWS MESSAGES

Is the display showing “PF”?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See “Display(s)” section in your Use & Care Guide. 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 in your Use & Care Guide. If it reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section in your Use & Care Guide. Back to top

OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW

Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section in your Use & Care Guide. Back to top

NOTHING WILL OPERATE

Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions. Back to top

OVEN WILL NOT OPERATE

Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Electronic Oven Control" section in your Use & Care Guide.

Has a delay start been set?
See "Timed Cooking" section in your Use & Care Guide.

On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See "Control Lock" section in your Use & Care Guide.

On some models, is the Sabbath Mode set?
See "Sabbath Mode" section in your Use & Care Guide.

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. Back to top