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Oven thermometer on order Our local grocery chain was out of oven thermometers, so I ordered one. It does appear that step one is to check the accuracy of the thermostat. Thank you again to all who offered good information, good ideas, and interesting discussion. I will post again when I have...

Will check temperature setting Thanks for this good advice. Can't find my old oven thermometer but will get one so I can check. Any recommendations for an oven thermometer that I could pick up at Lowes or Home Depot, or do I need to go to a specialty supplier or Amazon?

Thanks for your confirmation and good suggestions. I have a number of things to check and will get on with it. I'll let you know what pans out. Again, thanks for your help. I am impressed how folks are willing to take their time to share their knowledge to help others.

Panthera - I certainly will check the vent. I don't see a reflective shield under the broiler and do not see this part in the user manual's parts diagram. We certainly have used various pans and sheets and different rack heights through the years, but the lack of browning that we have seen in...

Kenwashesmonday's, thanks for pointing this out. I ordered replacement surface elements a few years ago, and the supplier cross-referenced my Kenmore part numbers to WBxxxxxx part numbers, which another source identified as GE. They fit fine, so I mistakenly assumed the range was GE. I located...

Thanks, Panthera. I am recovering from back surgery and still am limited on physical activity. I will do the checks that you suggested as soon as I am able - if we can stand using the oven as it is that long! Great suggestions. As you said, this should show what's working and what isn't. I will...

We have a 30-yr old Kenmore (I believe GE) range model 911.4638810. I just perused one of your inactive forums regarding how various ranges used the lower vs upper element in baking and now understand that our range should use the lower element plus the upper element at 50% voltage. Apparently...