Amana BIGOVEN ACF4205A - Manual (Page 27)

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Troubleshooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana
Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
Topic Possible Cause Solution
OPERATION
Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in.
Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped.
Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity.
Frequent cycling of surface element or
warming zone Normal Element cycles to maintain proper heat and to prevent
damage to smoothtop.
Oven not working Programming error Shut off power to oven for five minutes by switching off
circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker and try oven again.
Clock and timer not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in. Verify that circuit
breaker is not tripped. Replace household fuse but do not
change fuse capacity.
Oven light not working Loose bulb
Burnt out bulb Check for loose bulb. Tighten.
Check for burnt out bulb. Replace if necessary with an
appliance bulb.
Self Clean not working Programming error Shut off power to oven for five minutes by switching off
circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker and try oven again.
Oven door will not unlock Oven is self-cleaning
Oven still hot
Allow cycle to complete.
Will not unlatch until a certain cooler temperature has
been reached. Do not force door open – will void
warranty. May blow cooler air on latch with hair dryer at
cool setting to quicken process.
Oven not clean after a self clean cycle Too much soil, grime left in
oven
Soot remains in oven after
cycle
Wipe out and remove excess soil prior to running self-
clean cycle.
Normal.
Locked light displayed Door locked If oven is hot, allow to cool rather than trying to force door
latch open.
Display flashing Power failure reset clock Press CLOCK.
F-(numeric) display Service code Shut off power to oven for one to two minutes by
switching off circuit breaker. Reset breaker. If continues,
contact service department.
Oven smokes the first few times used Normal Minor smoking is normal the first few times the oven is
used.
COOKING
Food not baking properly Various causes See Cooking, Common Baking Problems
Food not roasting properly Various causes See Cooking, Roasting
Food not broiling properly Various causes See Cooking, Broiling
Oven temperature too hot or cold Calibrate oven temperature See Using the Oven Control, Oven Temperature
Control Adjustment
Oven has strong odor Normal Ovens will have a ‘new’ odor. Run a self-clean cycle to
remove the odor.
Not boiling or cooking fast enough Improperly sized cooking
utensils Make sure pans fit heating elements. See Cookware
Requirements.