Troubleshooting - KitchenAid 27" User Manual

To Replace:
1. Insert both hanger arms into the door.
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
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.
Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Electronic Oven Controsl" section.
Has a delay start been set?
See "Timed Cooking" section.
Is the Control Lock set?
See "Control Lock" section.
Is the Sabbath Mode set?
See "Sabbath Mode" section.
On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set
or turned on.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Warm air coming from oven vent
Warm air coming from the oven vent is normal. During a self-
clean cycle, the air stream is increased.
The cooling fan may operate both during an oven's cycle and
after the cycle has ended, causing warm air to exit from the
oven vent.
2. Open the oven door.
3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Check that

TROUBLESHOOTING

Display shows messages
Fan runs during Bake function
Long preheat times
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
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You should hear a "click" as the door is set into place.
the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat the
removal and installation procedures.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Clear the display. See "Display(s)" section. If a letter followed
by a number reappears, call for service. See "Warranty"
section.
It is normal for the convection fan and element to operate
during Bake mode to enhance performance and heat
distribution.
Not all cycles require preheating. See cycle instructions for
preheat recommendations. Most cycles preheat to 350°F
(177°C) in 12 to 17 minutes. Higher temperatures will take
more time. Removing unused oven racks prior to preheating
can help reduce preheat time.
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.
Has a delay start been set?
See "Timed Cooking" section.
On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set
to self-clean.