Maytag MER8850DS Uso Y Cuidado
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Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
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Operation
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Nothing will operate
Power supply cord is unplugged.
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Household fuse is blown or a
circuit breaker is tripped.
circuit breaker is tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
continues, call an electrician.
Range is in Sabbath Mode.
See “Sabbath Mode” section.
Cooktop will not operate
The control knob is set incorrectly.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
The range is in Demo Mode.
Demo Mode will deactivate the Warming Center element. See
“Demo Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
“Demo Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Excessive heat around
cookware on cooktop
cookware on cooktop
Cookware that is not the proper size
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not
what expected
what expected
Control knob set to incorrect heat
level
level
See “Cooktop Use” section.
Range is not level.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
The electronic oven control was
set incorrectly.
set incorrectly.
See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Delay Start was set.
See “Cook Time” section.
The oven control lockout is set.
See the control lock keypad feature in the “Feature Guide”
section.
section.
The range is in Demo Mode.
Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements. See “Demo
Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Convection fan not working
Oven door is open.
Close oven door. See “Convection Cooking” section.
Oven temperature too high or
too low
too low
Oven temperature calibration
needs adjustment
needs adjustment
See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
Controls” section.
Controls” section.
Temperature has been changed
to Fahrenheit or Celsius.
to Fahrenheit or Celsius.
See “Fahrenheit and Celsius” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”
section.
section.
Oven indicator lights flash
Needs service (oven indicator
lights are flashing)
lights are flashing)
See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”
section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service.
See cover for contact information.
section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service.
See cover for contact information.
Display shows messages
Power failure (display shows
flashing time)
flashing time)
Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
Error code (display shows letter
followed by number)
followed by number)
Press the CANCEL keypad to clear the display. See “Control
Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If it
reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information.
Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If it
reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information.
Mineral deposits are left on the
oven bottom after the Clean
cycle
oven bottom after the Clean
cycle
Tap water was used in the Clean
cycle.
cycle.
Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
Range is not level.
Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom
during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation
Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation
Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.