Maytag T2 - Manual (Page 19)

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
FOR MOST CONCERNS,
TRY THESE FIRST:
❚ Check if oven controls have been
properly set.
❚ Check to be sure plug is securely in-
serted into receptacle.
❚ Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check
or replace fuse.
❚ Check power supply.
PART OR ALL OF APPLIANCE
DOES NOT WORK.
NOTE: On Canadian models with a
warming center, during a self-clean
cycle – glass-ceramic cooking surface
will not operate.
❚ Check if surface and/or oven controls
have been properly set. See pages 4
and 9.
❚ Check if oven door is unlocked after
self-clean cycle. See page 14.
❚ Check if oven is set for a delayed cook
or clean program. See pages 13 and 14.
GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
SHOWS WEAR.
1. Tiny scratches or abrasions,
❚ Cooktop and pan bottom are clean.
Do not slide glass or metal pans
across top. Make sure pan bottom
is not rough. Use the recommend-
ed cleaning agents. See page 15.
2. Metal marks.
❚ Do not slide metal pans across top.
When cool, clean with Cooktop
Cleaning Creme. See page 15.
3. Brown streaks and specks.
❚ Spills not removed promptly.
Wiping with soiled cloth or sponge.
Pan bottom not clean.
4. Areas with a metallic sheen.
❚ Mineral deposits from water and
food.
5. Pitting or flaking.
❚ Sugary boilovers that were not
removed promptly. See page 15.
BAKING RESULTS ARE NOT AS
EXPECTED OR DIFFER
FROM PREVIOUS OVEN.
❚ Make sure the oven vent has not been
blocked. See page 10 for location.
❚ Check to make sure range is level.
❚ 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 8 for instructions on
adjusting the oven temperature.
NOTE: It is not recommended to
adjust the temperature if only one or
two recipes are in question.
❚ Check that oven temperature is de-
creased by 25° F when convect bak-
ing.
❚ See “Cooking Made Simple” booklet
for more information on bakeware and
baking.
FOOD IS NOT BROILING
PROPERLY OR SMOKES
EXCESSIVELY.
❚ 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 broil-
ing.
❚ A soiled broiler pan was used.
OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN.
❚ Check to make sure the cycle is not
set for a delayed start. See page 14.
❚ Check if door is closed.
OVEN DID NOT CLEAN PROPERLY.
❚ Longer cleaning time may be needed.
❚ Excessive spillovers, especially sugary
and/or acidic foods, were not removed
prior to the self-clean cycle.
OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK
AFTER SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
❚ Oven interior is still hot. Allow about
one hour for the oven to cool after the
completion of a self-clean cycle. The
door can be opened when the LOCK
indicator word is not displayed.
MOISTURE COLLECTS ON OVEN
WINDOW OR STEAM COMES
FROM OVEN VENT.
❚ This is normal when cooking foods
high in moisture.
❚ Excessive moisture was used when
cleaning the window.
THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OR
LIGHT SMOKE WHEN OVEN IS
TURNED ON.
❚ This is normal for a new range and will
disappear after a few uses. Initiating a
clean cycle will “burn off” the odors
more quickly.
❚ Turning on a ventilation fan will help
remove the smoke and/or odor.
❚ Excessive food soils on the oven bot-
tom. Use a self-clean cycle.
“F” PLUS A NUMBER
APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY
❚ This is called a fault code. If a fault
code appears in the display and beeps
sound, press the CANCEL pad. If the
fault code and beeps continue, dis-
connect power to the appliance. Wait
a few minutes, then reconnect power.
If fault code and beeps still continue,
disconnect power to the appliance and
call an authorized servicer.
❚ If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive
flare-ups may result in a fault code
during a clean cycle. Press CANCEL
pad and allow the oven to cool com-
pletely, wipe out excess soil and reset
the clean cycle. If the fault code and
beeps still continue, disconnect power
to the appliance and call an authorized
servicer.