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CHECK THESE
POINTS
BEFORE
YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM
Surface burner flame lifts off port or
is yellow in color.
Surface burner ignitor producing
clicking sound.
CAUSE
a. airlgas mixture not proper,
b. no pan in place,
NOTE: Lifting of flame is normal for sealed
burners. Some yellow tipping with LP gas is
normal and acceptable,
Oven burner fails to light.
a.
bo
C.
a.
b,
Popping sound heard when burner
extinguishes.
Clock and/or oven light does not
a.
work.
b.
C.
d,
Moisture condensation
on oven
a,
window, if equipped, when oven is in
use.
b.
Baking results are not satisfactory,
a.
•
browning is too pale, too dark or
is uneven,
b.
• food cooks unevenly,
c.
• food is underdone or overdone,
d.
e.
Oven smokes excessively
during a
a.
broil operation,
b.
C+
d.
e.
f.
control knob is in the LtTE position.
NOTE: The life of the ignition system
may be shortened if the knob is left in the
LITE position,
surface
control
switch is moist as a
result of cleaning the range.
malfunctioning
switch.
power supply not connected.
power failure.
CORRECTION
a. call serviceman to adjust burner.
b. always
place
pan
on
grate
before
lighting burner.
NOTE: Be sure installer properly adjusted
range at time of installation.
a. be sure
ALL surface
burner
control
knobs are in the OFF position or are
adjusted to the desired flame setting.
b, allow switch to dry then relight burner.
c. call serviceman to check.
a. connect power, check circuit breaker or
fuse box.
b. oven will not operate
during a power
failure.
c. See page 7.
c, oven incorrectly set,
This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gas when a hot burner is turned off.
The popping sound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the appliance.
power supply not connected,
bulb may be loose or burned out.
malfunctioning
switch, starter or ballast.
malfunctioning
clock or loose wiring.
it is normal for the window to fog during
the first few minutes the oven is on.
cloth saturated
with water is used to
clean the window.
oven not preheated or set at correct
temperature.
used incorrect rack position
incorrect use of aluminum foil
oven bottom incorrectly replaced
oven thermostat sensing device is out
of the holding clip(s).
food too close to burner
meat has too much fat
sauce applied too early or marinade not
completely drained
soiled broiler pan
broiler insert covered with aluminum foil
broiling compartment bottom is soiled
a,
b.
C.
d,
a.
b.
connect
power
supply,
check
circuit
breaker or fuse box.
tighten or replace light bulb.
call serviceman to check,
call serviceman to check.
leave door ajar for one or two minutes to
allow moisture to escape.
use a damp cloth to clean window to
prevent excess water from seeping
between the panels of glass.
a, preheat oven 10 to 15 minutes
b. see page 7
c. see page 8
d. replace oven bottom correctly
e. reinstall thermostat sensing device
See Problem Chart on page 9 for
additiona! information
a. move broiler pan down one rack position
b, trim fat
c. apply sauce during last few minutes of
cooking. If meat has been marinated,
drain thoroughly before cooking
d. always clean broiler pan and in_ert after
each use
e. never cover insert with foil as this pre-
vents fat from draining to pan below
f. clean broiling compartment
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