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Problem Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate Oven cooking results not what expected Possible Causes and/or Solutions The oven door is open: Close the oven door all the way. The function has not been entered: See the "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. A Timed Self-Clean cycle has been set: See the "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. On double oven models, one oven is self-cleaning: When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set to self-clean. The set temperature was incorrect: Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. Oven temperature needs adjustment: See "Temperature Calibration" in the "More Modes" section. Oven was not preheated: See the "Baking and Roasting" section. Racks were positioned improperly: See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. Not enough air circulation around bakeware: See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. Batter distributed unevenly in pan: Check that batter is level in the pan. Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware: Lower the oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher position in the oven. Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware: Move rack to a lower position in the oven. Incorrect length of cooking time was used: Adjust cooking time. Oven door was not closed: Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing. Oven door was opened during cooking: Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom: Move rack to higher position in the oven. Pie crusts browning too quickly: Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. 14

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Problem
Possible Causes and/or Solutions
Self-Cleaning cycle
will not operate
The oven door is open:
Close the oven door all the way.
The function has not been entered:
See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
A Timed Self-Clean cycle has been set:
See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
On double oven models, one oven is self-cleaning:
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other
oven cannot be set to self-clean.
Oven cooking results
not what expected
The set temperature was incorrect:
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature needs adjustment:
See “Temperature Calibration” in the “More Modes” section.
Oven was not preheated:
See the “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned improperly:
See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware:
See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan:
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware:
Lower the oven temperature 25°F (15°C)
or move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware:
Move rack to a lower position
in the oven.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used:
Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed:
Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking:
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom:
Move rack to higher
position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly:
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.