KITCHENAID KDRP407H - Manuel (Page 32)

If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33
or 34.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Range is not level
Cookware does not have flat
bottom.
Cookware is not the correct
size for the surface cooking
area.
Oven temperature not high
enough.
Oven not preheated before
baking.
Bakeware is not correct size.
Opening oven door while food
is baking or roasting.
Oven not preheated to
selected temperature.
Bakeware is not correct size
Oven rack is set too low.
Oven temperature set too high.
Range is not level.
Food improperly placed in
oven.
Batter not level in pan.
Filling requires more baking
time than crust
There has been a power
failure.
WHAT TO DO
Level range. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Use cookware with flat bottoms.
Choose cookware the same size or
slightly larger than the burner.
Increase oven temperature 25° F
(14°C).
Preheat oven to selected temperature
before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around all
sides.
Open door to check food when timer
signals shortest time suggested in
recipe. “Oven peeking” can make
cooking times longer.
Preheat oven to selected temperature
before placing food in oven.
Choose bakeware that will allow 2
inches (5 cm) of air space around all
sides.
Position rack higher in oven.
Decrease oven temperature 15° to
25°F (8° to 14°C)
Level the range.
Bake in center of oven with 2 inches
(5 cm) of space around each pan.
Make sure batter is leveled in pan
before placing in oven.
Shield edge with foil.
Reset the clock. (See page 15.)
PROBLEM
Cookware is not
level on the
range (Check to
see if liquids
are level in
cookware.)
Excessive heat
on cooktop in
areas around
cookware
Slow baking or
roasting
Baked items too
brown on bottom
Unevenly baked
items
Crust edge
browns before
pie is done
The display is
showing “PF”
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