KitchenAid KGRS505XSS Use & Care Guide - Page 22

Burner sparks but does not light ■ Is there continuous sparking, but the burner does not light? Discontinue use of the surface burner and contact a service technician. 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 ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. Cooktop cooking results not what expected ■ Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section. ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Controls" section. ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Oven will not operate ■ Is this the first time the oven has been used? Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air from the gas lines. ■ Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See "Electronic Oven Control" section. ■ Has a delay start been set? See "Timed Cooking" section. ■ On some models, is the Control Lock set? See "Control Lock" section. ■ On some models, is the Sabbath Mode set? See "Automatic Shutoff/Sabbath Mode" Section. Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy ■ Is propane gas being used? The range might have been converted improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist. Oven temperature too high or too low ■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See "Oven Temperature Calibration" section. Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing a flashing time? There has been a power failure. Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" in the "Options" section. ■ Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? Press OFF to clear the display. See "Oven Displays" section. If it reappears, call for service. See "Assistance or Service" section. On some models, convection fan does not operate ■ Does display show the fan turning, but the fan does not operate? There will be a brief delay of the fan operation after the start of a convection function. ■ Is the convection broil function being used? The fan will cycle on and off throughout convection broil operation. ■ Is the oven door open? Opening the oven door during a convection function will stop the fan. 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. ■ On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been set? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. ■ Has a delay start been set? See "Timed Cooking" section. Oven cooking results not what expected ■ Is the range level? Level the range. 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 Calibration" section. ■ Was the oven preheated? See "Bake," "Broil," "EasyConvect Conversion," "Convection Bake," or "Convection Roast" section. ■ Is the proper bakeware being used? See "Bakeware" section. ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check that batter is level in the pan. ■ Is the proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking 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 higher position in the oven. ■ Are pie crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. 22