Amana AEP222VAW Manuel Du Propriétaire
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
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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.
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Cooktop will not operate
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Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
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On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
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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
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.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
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Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
See “Cookware” section.
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Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
Oven will not operate
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Is the oven tempeature knob set correctly?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
Oven indicator lights flash
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Do the OVEN HEATING indicator lights flash?
See “Assistance or Service” section.
See “Assistance or Service” section.
Baking results not what expected
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Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
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Are the racks positioned properly?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Check that batter is level in the pan.
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 10
Decrease oven temperature 10
°
F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C).
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Are crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.
Slow baking or roasting
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Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is the proper length of time being used?
Increase baking or roasting time.
Increase baking or roasting time.
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Is the proper temperature set?
Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).
Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).
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Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Peeking into the oven while cooking releases oven heat and
can result in longer cooking times.
Peeking into the oven while cooking releases oven heat and
can result in longer cooking times.