Kitchen Ranges – Electric

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.