Ovens have become a necessity but not everyone has the space to buy full-size oven ranges. For this reason, toaster ovens have become the ultimate choice and Calphalon ovens are pretty high-end. Still, there are Calphalon oven problems that adversely impact the oven functionality. With this article, we are sharing the common problems and the easiest solutions. So, are you ready to check out the details?
Calphalon Oven Problems
1) Oven Isn’t Turning On
What’s the point of having the toaster oven if it doesn’t turn on and work? There are several reasons behind this problem. First of all, you need to plug the toaster oven into the right electrical outlet and make sure the outlet is functional. If the oven doesn’t work in one outlet, try using another power outlet. If the oven starts working, you know that the power outlet is the culprit.
On the other hand, if the oven doesn’t switch on after changing the power socket either, make sure that the power cable is firmly connected to the power outlet. Also, it must be tightened up at the back of the oven. In various cases, it also happens when the cable is not working due to damages. So, the best practice is to change the power cable and connect it to the functional power socket.
2) Smokey Smell
Smokey smells coming out of the oven is another problem that frustrates the users (it can be scary as well). In case you have recently bought this oven and haven’t used it much, the smell will go away within a few uses. On the other hand, if the Calphalon oven is old, there might be food particles or oil dripping on the heating element.
For this reason, you have to switch off the oven and take off the food rack. When the rack is taken off, clean the heating element and make sure there are no food residues left on the element. If you want to heat or cook oily food, make sure that you strain out the oil to ensure it doesn’t drizzle on the heating element. Keep in mind that if you don’t clean the heating element, it can even lead to permanent damages.
3) Heating Element Keeps Switching Off
If the Calphalon oven’s heating elements keep switching off, there will be issues with heating. Also, it won’t retain heat either. Generally, the heating element keeps switching on and off when you don’t use the right cooking function, So, you must ensure that the cooking function is chosen according to the food that you are cooking.
4) Improper Cooking
When we talk about improper cooking, it can either be undercooked food or overcooked food. It’s pretty obvious that improper cooking results are the outcome of incorrect temperature and time. The ideal suggestion is to consult the recipe to choose the correct temperature and cooking time according to the desired results. You can also consult your oven’s manual if you are using the manual recipes.
Secondly, improper cooking can also be a result of improper rack placement. To illustrate, if the rack is closer to the heating element, it will result in overcooking, and food will be undercooked if the rack is placed too far away from the heating element. Last but not least, if your food is only undercooked, it might be because the food is more according to oven’s size.
5) Burnt Odors
For the most part, the burnt odors from the Calphalon ovens are caused when there is food build-up in the oven or the heating element. If you are using the crumb tray, there are chances of food residues on the tray that are burning and causing such odors. To remove the burnt odors, you must switch off the oven and clean the oven properly.
You must clean the interior of the oven properly. You have to clean the food rack as well as the crumb trays. Also, don’t forget to remove the racks or trays to clean the heating element. You must use a dry and clean cloth for cleaning the heating element and trays to ensure there is no sparking due to water.
6) Display Is Off
The LCD display is designed to go into standby mode if you don’t use them for ninety seconds. So, you just have to press any button on the LCD display and it will switch on!