Maytag MER6875BAS Use and Care Guide - Page 26

froubleshoofln9 For most concerns, try these first. o Check if oven controls have been properly set. o Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. o Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. o Check power supply. Part or all of appliance does not work. ® Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 4 & 8. ® Check if oven door is unlocked after self-clean cycle. See page 20. ® Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See pages 12 & 19. ® Check if Control Lock is activated. See page 9. ® Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 16. Clock, indicator words, and/or lights operate but oven does not heat. • Oven may be set for a Cook & Hold or Delay function. • The Control Lock may have been set. See page 9. Oven light and/or clock does not function. Baking results are not as expected or differ from previous oven. • The light bulb is loose or defective. • The oven light does not work during self-cleaning process. • Oven may be in Sabbath Mode. See page 16. o Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 17 for location. o Check to make sure range is level. o Temperatures often vary between a new oven and an old one. As ovens age, the oven temperature often "drifts" and may become hotter or cooler. See page 16 for instructions on adjusting the oven temperature. Important: It is not recommended to adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are in question. Food is not broiling properly or smokes excessively. Food is not broiling properly or smokes excessively. Oven will not self=clean. • Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to element. • Broil element was not preheated. • Ahminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil. • Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position (about 4 inches). • Trim excess fat from meat before broiling. • A soiled broiler pan was used. • Voltage in house may be low. • Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to element. • Broil element was not preheated. • Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil. • Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position (about 4 inches). • Trim excess fat from meat before broiling. • A soiled broiler pan was used. • Voltage in house may be low. • Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. See page 19. • Check if door is closed. • Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 16. • Oven may be over 400° F. Oven temperature must be below 400° F to program a clean cycle. 25