Why won the oven heat up?
First, make sure you’ve properly set all the oven controls. Check your user’s guide for more information on your model’s controls. If your range offers the option of a delayed oven start, check to see if it’s been selected. If so, the oven won’t begin to heat until the selected time. If your oven has a lockout feature, check to see if it’s been selected. If so, it will prevent you from using the oven. If your oven still won’t operate, please contact an authorized Maytag service provider for more assistance. Back to top How can I prevent baked foods from burning or getting too brown on top? First, be sure your oven control is set to Bake, not Broil. Also, check the food’s position in the oven. Most baked foods do best if they are centered on the rack near the center of the oven. (See your user’s guide for more information.) Finally, be sure to preheat the oven if your recipe calls for it. Otherwise, your food will need to spend extra time in the oven, which can cause overbrowning. If yo
