The range is not working at all.
- Possible Problems :
- No power reaching the range.
- Possible solutions :
- Check the fuse box/circuit breaker.
- If you don’t find a problem, call for service.
One of the top elements doesn’t heat.
- Possible Problems :
- Defective element, wiring, terminal block or switch.
- Possible solutions :
- Check each element.
- Call for service
A top element doesn’t cook well.
- Possible Problems :
- Wrong sized pan.
- Damaged element.
- Defective element, wiring, thermostat or selector switch.
- Possible solutions :
- Use flat-bottomed pans that just cover the element.
- Replace the element.
- Call for service.
You can’t get the oven to heat.
- Possible Problems :
- The oven is in its self-cleaning cycle.
- The oven is in Auto mode.
- Possible solutions :
- Reread the instructions and reset it.
- Change clock to manual mode.
Unreliable Oven Temperature
- Unreliable oven temperature is a common complaint. The thermostat that maintains oven temperature is part of the oven control. If the thermostat fails, have the entire control replaced.
- To gauge the problem, place an accurate oven thermometer in the center of a 180 degree oven.
- After 20 minutes, check the reading.
- If it’s more than 10% too high or too low,Call for service.
The oven doesn’t hold the temperature you set.
- Possible Problems :
- Damaged door gasket.
- Thermostat is faulty.
- Possible solutions :
- Replace the gasket where possible
- Call for service.
The timer doesn’t work.
- Possible Problems :
- Loose connections.
- Damaged timer.
- Possible solutions :
- Check the instructions and reset it.
- Call for service.
The oven door won’t stay shut.
- Possible Problems :
- Defective hinge or spring.
- Possible solutions :
- Replace the defective hinge or spring.
Condensation forms inside the oven.
- Possible Problems :
- Clogged vent.
- The door doesn’t close properly.
- The oven doesn’t preheat properly.
- Possible solutions :
- Clean the vent. If there is an air filter, clean or replace it.
- Check the gasket and door hinge springs.
- Preheat the oven with the door ajar.