KitchenAid KERC507 Use And Care Manual page 57

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Cookware is not Range is not level Level the range, (See Installation
level on the Instructions.)
range (Check to Cookware does not have flat Use cookware with flat bottoms.
see if liquids are bottom.
level in cook-
ware.)
Excessive heat Cookware is not the correct Choose cookware the same size or
on cooktop in size for the surface cooking slightly larger than the element.
areas around area.
cookware
Baking results Oven temperature is too low or Adjust the oven temperature control,
are not what you too high. (See "Adjusting the oven
expected temperature" section.)
Slow baking or Food not left in oven long enough. Increase baking or roasting time.
roasting Oven temperature not high Increase oven temperature 25°F
enough. (t4°C).
Oven not preheated before
baking.
Preheat oven to selected tempera-
ture before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
Bakeware is not correct size.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around
all sides.
Opening oven door while food is
baking or roasting.
Open door to check food when
timer signals shortest time sug-
gested in recipe. "Oven peeking"
can make cooking times longer.
Baked items too
brown on bottom
Oven not preheated to selected
temperature.
Bakeware is not correct size
Preheat oven to selected tempera-
ture before placing food in oven.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around
all sides.
Oven rack is set too low.
Oven temperature set too high.
Position rack higher in oven.
Decrease oven temperature 15° to
25°F (8 ° to 14°C)
Unevenly baked
items
Range is not level.
Food improperly placed in oven.
Batter not level in pan.
Level the range.
Bake in center of oven with 2 inche_
(5 cm) of space around each pan.
Make sure batter is leveled in pan
before placing in oven.
Crust edge Filling requires more baking time Shield edge with foil.
browns before than crust.
pie is done
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