Symptom |
Check
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| Nothing works or it works intermittently |
- Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker
- Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely
- Test the electric outlet for current
- Inspect the connections to the terminal block
- Test the electric cord
- Eliminate use of an extension cord, if any is being used
- Check the outlet voltage
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A single burner does not heat
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- Reseat the element in its receptacle
block
- Test the heating element
- Test the element connectors
- Test the burner temperature control
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| A single burner only works intermittently
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- Reseat the element
- Test the heating element
- Test the element connectors
- Test the burner temperature control
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| A single burner only works at high heat |
- Test the burner temperature control
- Test the wiring for a short
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| No burners work or they don't reach full temperature |
- Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely
- Test the electric outlet for current
- Inspect the connections to the terminal block
- Test the electric cord
- Eliminate use of an extension cord, if any is being used
- Check the outlet voltage
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Oven does not heat
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- Check timer and clock settings
- Reseat the element
- Test the element
- Test the element connectors
- Test the oven temperature control
- Test the oven selector control
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Oven does not maintain set temperature
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- Reseat the element
- Test the element
- Test the element connectors
- Check the thermometer bulb
- Test the oven temperature control
- Test the oven selector control
- Recalibrate the temperature control
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| Oven temperature does not match the control |
- Recalibrate the temperature control
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Broiler does not work
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- Reseat the element
- Test the element
- Test the element connectors
- Test the oven temperature control
- Test the oven selector control
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| Convection feature does not work |
- Test the oven selector control
- Check the fan for obstructions
- Test the fan motor
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Clock does not work
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The oven light does not work
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- Replace the bulb
- Test the switch
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Oven's self-cleaning feature does not work
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- Make sure the door closes and latches securely
- Test the element
- Test the temperature control
- Test the oven selector control
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| Oven door does not close properly |
- Adjust the door
- Adjust the door springs
- Inspect the door seal gasket
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An indicator light does not work
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- Replace the bulb
- Check the connection
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The oven exterior is too hot
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- Inspect the door seal gasket
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