Bosch HGS246UC Use And Care Manual page 34

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S)
Oven does not self-clean Oven was not properly • Allow oven to cool before starting self-
properly, prepared for the self-clean clean mode.
process. • Wipe out loose soils or heavy spillover.
• If oven is badly soilded, set self-clean
mode for five (5) hours.
• See section "Preparing the Oven for
Self-Clean", page 24.
Porcelain chips. Oven racks were incorrectly Always tilt racks up when removing. Do not
removed, force racks.
Tip" Apply vegetable oil to rack edges and
wipe with a paper towel after cleaning to
ease glide.
"F" and a number appears in This is a fault code. Press OFF to clear display. Reset oven if
display and control beeps, necessary. If fault code remains, turn oven
off and call for service.
There is a strong odor when a This is normal. The odor will disappear after a few uses.
new oven is turned on. Operating the self-clean mode will also
help to "burn off" the smell more quickly.
General Range Troubleshooting Tips:
i. Verify that gas shut=off valve is in the ON position and the gas supply to the house is not shut off.
2. Verify"that the burner caps are positioned and the burner ports are not clogged. Clear ports with a stiff nylon bristle
toothbrush if clogged,
3. Verify that the igniters are clean and dry.
4. Verify that there is no draft in the room.
5. Check the power supply. It should be properly grounded with the correct polarity. Verify that the unit is
plugged in and the circuit breaker is not tripped.
Note: When the electrical power connection has been activated at the first power up or after an outage, the igniters may
spark once or twice even though all burner knobs are in the off position.
If the cooktop is still not operating properly, please contact your dealer or call BSH Customer Service at 800-944-2904,
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are available through your Bosch dealer. Contact Bosch Service for a dealer near you:
800-944-2904 or www.boschapptiances.com
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