Hotpoint RA724KWH Owner's Manual

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oubleshooting T
ips
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Troubleshooting Tips 
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Surface units not
The surface units are 
• With the controls off, check to make sure the surface 
functioning properly
not plugged in solidly.
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
The surface unit controls
• Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set.
unit you are using.
The drip pans are not set
• With the controls off, check to make sure the drip 
securely in the cooktop.
pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the 
opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Oven will
A fuse in your home may
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work
be blown or the circuit 
breaker tripped.
Plug on range is not
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
completely inserted in
grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
Oven control
• See the Using the oven sections.
improperly set.
Food does not
Oven control 
• Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the 
broil properly
improperly set.
BROIL position.
Improper shelf position
• See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited 
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the 
• See the Use of aluminum foil section.
the broiling pan and grid has 
not been fitted properly and 
slit as recommended.
Food does not bake 
Oven control 
• See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
or roast properly
improperly set.
Shelf position is incorrect 
• See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
or the shelf is not level.
Necessary preheating
• See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
was not done.
Incorrect cookware or 
• See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
cookware of improper 
size being used.
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