Troubleshooting - Maytag MET8820DS00 Use & Care Manual

To Replace:
1. Using two hands, grasp the door as shown in the following
illustration. Locate the slots on each side of the oven cavity,
and insert the oven door hinges into the slots.
2. Open the oven door.
You should hear a "click" as the door is set into place.
3. Lower the oven door to the fully open position.
4. Move the oven door hinge locks back to the locked position.
Check that the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat
the previous steps.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
• Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Oven temperature too high or too low
• Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
On some models, does the cooling fan run during BAKE,
BROIL or CLEAN?
It is normal for the fan to automatically run when the oven is in
use. This helps cool the electronic control.
Cooktop will not operate
• Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
• Is the Cooktop Control Lock set? See "Control Lockout"
section.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
• Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Hot Surface indicator light stays on
• Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control
knob(s) have been turned off?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
• Is the proper cookware being used?
See Cookware' section.
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
• Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
• On some models, is the oven control lockout set?
See "Control Lockout" section.
Oven indicator lights flash
• Do the oven indicator lights flash?
See the "Display" and/or the "Oven Lights" section. If the
indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service. See
"Assistance or Service" section.
Display shows messages
• Is the display showing a flashing time?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See "Display"
section. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See the
"Clock" section in the "Settings" section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or
CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See "Display" section. If it
reappears, call for service. See "Assistance or Service" section.
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
• Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
• Has the function been entered?
See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
• On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?
See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
• Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Is the proper temperature set?
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Was the oven preheated?
See "Baking" section.
Is the proper bakeware being used?
See "Bakeware" section.
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