Before You Call For Service; Replacement Parts - Sunbeam Gas Ranges User Manual

IMPORTANT: Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Surface burners do not light
Surface burner flame burns half
way around
Surface burner flame is orange
Poor baking results
Flames inside oven or smoking
from vent
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling
Oven door is crooked
Oven light (some models) does
not work
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If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory-specified parts.
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These factory-specified parts will fit right and work correctly because they are made with the same precision used to
build every new appliance.
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To locate factory specified parts in your area, call your nearest designated service center.

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/
• Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE/
turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn
control knob to desired flame size.
• Burner ports are clogged/
needle to clean ports.
• Range power cord is disconnected from outlet/
plugged into the outlet.
• Electrical power outage/
be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
• Burner ports are clogged/
needle to clean ports.
• Moisture is present after cleaning/
operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly.
• Dust particles in main line/
flame turns blue.
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In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.
• Many factors affect baking results/
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 recipes recommended temperature or baking time.
• Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON"/
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Your oven will most likely smoke after a spillover has occurred/
normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie spillovers or large amounts
of grease on oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers immediately.
• Meat too close to the broil burner/
clearance between the meat and the broiler.
• Meat not properly prepared/
fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
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Broiler drawer needs to be cleaned/
of grease or food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis.
• Broiler drawer is open/
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The door is out of position/
sometimes gets out of position during installation. To straighten the door, see
"Care and Cleaning" in this manual.
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Replace or tighten bulb/
• Switch operating light is broken/

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SOLUTION
With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or
Burners can be lit manually. Check house lights to
With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or
Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to
Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until
Make sure the proper rack position is
See Installation Instructions.
Reposition the rack to provide more
Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining
Excessive smoking is caused by a build up
Drawer door should be closed when broiling.
Because the oven door is removable; it is
See "Care and Cleaning" in this manual.
Call for service.
Push in and
Be sure cord is securely
This is