Hotpoint LEB356 - Manual (Page 26)

Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting T
ips
Customer Service
Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
The display goes blank Power surge. • Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker
or indicator lights come for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power up
on when range is not your range. If the indicator lights are still on,
in use call for service.
The clock is in the • See the Using the clock and timer section.
black-out mode.
Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
may be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light is broken. • Call for service.
Oven door is crooked The door is out of position. • Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes
gets out of position during installation. To straighten
the door, push down on the high corner.
Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the locked position. • If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock the door.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Using the oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Oven starts a self-clean Oven door locked during • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Allow the
cycle when you wanted cooking. oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.
to bake, roast or broil
CLEAN light is on The oven door was • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Allow the
when you want to cook accidentally locked. oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.
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