Electric Ranges

DISPLAY SHOWS MESSAGES

Is the display showing “PF”?
There has been a power failure. Press OFF to clear the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” section of your Use & Care Guide.

Is the display showing “F” followed by a number?
Press OFF to clear the display. If an “F” code reappears, call for service. Back to top

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 of your Use & Care Guide.

Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.

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

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

Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section of 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?
Increase baking or roasting 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?
Decrease oven temperature 15°F to 25°F (5°C to 15°C), or move rack to a 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 of your Use & Care Guide.

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

Has a delay start been set?
See “Timed Cooking” or “Delay Start” section of your Use & Care Guide, depending on your model. Back to top

OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW

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

On slide-in 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. Back to top

OVEN WILL NOT OPERATE

On some models, is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Electronic Oven Control” section of your Use & Care Guide.

On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See “Control Lock” section of your Use & Care Guide.

Has a delayed start time been programmed? Back to top

COOKTOP COOKING RESULTS NOT WHAT EXPECTED

Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section of your Use & Care Guide.

Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section of your Use & Care Guide.

Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.

On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements” in the “General Cleaning” section of your Use & Care Guide. Back to top

EXCESSIVE HEAT AROUND COOKWARE ON COOKTOP

Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area. Back to top

COOKTOP WILL NOT OPERATE

Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to setting.

On coil element models, is the coil element inserted correctly?
Push the coil element firmly into the receptacle. Back to top

NOTHING WILL OPERATE

Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded outlet.

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