Electric Range Troubleshooting Tool

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Nothing works or it works intermittently

• Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker

• Test the electric outlet for current

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely

• Inspect the connections to the terminal block

• Test the power cord

• Eliminate use of an extension cord, if any is being used

• Check the outlet voltage

A single burner does not heat

• Reseat the element in its receptacle block

• Test the heating element

• Test the element connectors

• Test the burner control switch

A single burner only works intermittently

• Reseat the element

• Test the heating element

• Test the element connectors

• Test the burner control switch

A single burner only works at high heat

• Test the burner control switch

• Test the wiring for a short

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 power cord

• Eliminate use of an extension cord, if any is being used

• Check the outlet voltage

The burner "ON" light does not work

• The bulb may have burned out

• Check the connection of the light to the burner control switch

• Test the burner control switch

Oven does not heat

• 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

Oven does not maintain set temperature

• 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

Oven temperature does not match the control

• Recalibrate the temperature control

Broiler does not work

• Reseat the element

• Test the element

• Test the element connectors

• Test the oven temperature control

• Test the oven selector control

Convection feature does not work

• Test the oven selector control

• Check the fan for obstructions

• Test the fan motor

Clock does not work

• Check the connections

The oven light does not work

• Replace the bulb

• Test the switch

Oven's self-cleaning feature does not work

• Make sure the door closes and latches securely

• Test the element

• Test the temperature control

• Test the oven selector control

Oven door does not close properly

• Adjust the door

• Adjust the door springs

• Inspect the door seal gasket

An indicator light does not work

• Replace the bulb

• Check the connection

The oven exterior is too hot

• Inspect the door seal gasket