Maytag MGR8880AS Use & Care Guide - Page 16

PROBLEM Oven will not operate Convention fan not turning on. Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy Oven temperature too high or too low Display shows messages Mineral deposits are left on the oven bottom after the Clean cycle Oven cooking results not what expected POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Air in the gas lines If this is the first time the oven has been used, turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines. Electronic oven control set incorrectly See "Electronic Oven Controls" section. Control is locked. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds. The range is in Demo Mode. Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements. See "Demo Mode" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. The convection cycle is in the first This is normal. The convection fan will start running 5 minutes of operation. approximately 5 minutes into the cycle. Oven door is open. If the oven door is opened during convention cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed. Range converted improperly If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or see cover for contact information. Oven temperature is calibrated incorrectly. See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. Power failure (display shows flashing time) Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. Error code (display shows letter followed by number) Press CANCEL to clear the display. See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information. Start needs to be pressed so a cycle can begin (display shows "PRESS START"). See the "Start" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. Tap water was used in the Clean cycle. Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle. To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue. Range is not level. Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue. Range is not level. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. The temperature set was incorrect. Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. Oven temperature is calibrated incorrectly. See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. Oven was not preheated. See "Baking and Roasting" section. Racks were positioned improperly. See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. Not enough air circulation around See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. bakeware Darker browning of food caused Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher by dull or dark bakeware position in the oven. Lighter browning of food caused Move rack to a lower position in the oven. by shiny or light colored bakeware Batter distributed unevenly in pan Check that batter is level in the pan. 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, Move rack to higher position in the oven. making baked items too brown on bottom. Pie crusts browning too quickly Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. 16