Maytag MER4530 - Manual (Page 18)

Before You Call for Service
Check these points i f . . .
Part or all of the
appliance does
not work.
• Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
• Check power supply.
• Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 7, 9 and 10.
Surface or oven
elements fail to
operate or heat
food.
• Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
• Check power supply.
• Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 7, 9 and 10.
• Check if coil element is properly installed. Seepages.
• Check to see if coil elements need to be replaced.
Baking results are
not what you
expected.
• Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or
directions recommend preheat.
• Check rack positions. See page 11.
• Use correct pan. Dark pans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light browning.
See “Cooking Made Simple” booklet for more information on bakeware.
• Check the use of foil in the oven. Never use foil to cover an entire oven rack. Place a
small piece of foil on the rack below the pan to catch spillovers.
• ■ Check pan placement. Stagger pans when using two racks. Allow 1-2 inches between
pans and oven walls.
• Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 10 for location.
• Check to make sure range is level.
Baking results differ
from previous oven.
• 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.
Food is not
broiling
properly.
• Check oven setting. See page 12.
• Check oven rack positions. Seepage 12.
• 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).
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
• Food too close to element. See page 12 for more information.
• Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil.
• Trim excess fat from meat prior to broiling.
• A soiled broiler pan was used.
Moisture collects on
oven window.
• This is normal when cooking food high in moisture.
• Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.
There is a strong odor
when oven is
turned on.
• This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses.
• Excessive food soils on the oven bottom.
“F” plus a number
appears in display.
(select models)
• 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, disconnect power to the
appliance and call an authorized servicer.
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