Tappan 316000191 - Manual (Page 19)

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Burned-out or loose bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some
models) in this Owner's Guide to replace or tighten the bulb.
Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance
between the meat and the broiler.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining
fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler
pan without grid or cover grid with foil.
Broiler drawer/door open. Make sure drawer/door is closed when broiling.
Broiler drawer/door needs cleaning. Excessive smoke is caused by old grease or
food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis.
Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used.
Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven
to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting
the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is
too hot or cool, see Adjusting Oven Temperature in this Owner's Guide.
Controls are not set properly. Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2 to 4 hours past the
current time. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Clean Cycle"
under Oven Cleaning.
Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door area outside the oven seal.
These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on
residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-clean cycle. Burned-on
residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber.
Be careful not to damage the oven seal.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large
amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before
starting the self-clean cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the
self-clean cycle and follow the steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-
Clean Cycle" in the Oven Cleaning section.
Oven and/or cooktop light (some
models) does not work.
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling.
Poor baking results.
Self-Cleaning Cycle does not work.
Soil is not completely removed after
self-cleaning cycle.
Flames inside oven or smoke from
vent.