Troubleshooting - Maytag Gas Range User Manual

30 SERVI(;E INFORMATION
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Surfaceburnerfailsto light a. powersupplynotconnected a. connectpower,checkcircuitbreakeror
fuse box
b. air in the gas line b, see page 5 for instructionson bleeding
air from the gas line
c. clogged burner port(s) c. clean ports with straight pin
d. surface control not completelyturned to d. turn control to the LITE position untilthe
the LITE position or turned too quickly burner ignites, then turn control to
from the LITE position desired flame size
e. power failure (pilotlessignition) e. seepage 6 to lightburner during a power
failure
f. on sealedburner models:Burner willnot f. cleanand dry burner head. If broken or
lightif the ignitoris damaged,soiled, wet damaged, call a serviceman.
or if the port directly belowthe ignitor is
blocked.
2. Burnerflame uneven a. clogged burnerport(s) a. clean portswith straight pin
3. Surface burnerflame a. air/gas mixture not proper a. call serviceman to adjust burner
• lifts off port NOTE:Lifting of flame is normalfor sealed NOTE: Be sure installer properly adjusted
• yellow in color burners.Someyellow tippingwith LP gas is range at time of installation.
normal and acceptable.
4. Oven burner fails to light a. power supply not connected a. connect power, check circuit breaker or
fuse box
b. power failure b. oven will not operate during a power
failure
c. oven incorrectly set c. See pages4 or 11
d. AutomaticOvenCookingfeature d. See pages 16-17
incorrectly set
5. Popping soundheardwhen burner This isa normalsoundthatoccurswithsometypesof gaswhen a hotburneris turnedoff.
extinguishes The poppingsound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the appliance.
6. Clockand/orovenlightdoesnotwork a. power supply not connected a. connect power supply, check circuit
breaker or fuse box
b. bulb may be looseor burned out b. tighten or replace light bulb
c. malfunctioningswitch, starter or ballast c. call servicemanto check
d. malfunctioningclock or loose wiring d. call serviceman to check
7. Moisture condensationon oven a. it is normalfor the window to fog during a. leave doorajar for one or two minutes to
window, if equipped the first few minutesthe oven is on allow moistureto escape
b. cloth saturated with water is used to b. Use a damp cloth to clean window to
cleanthe window prevent excess water from seeping
between the panels of glass
8. Oven temperature inaccurate a. oven not preheated a. preheat oven 10 to 15 minutes
• food takes too long or cooks too b. incorrect rack position b. see page 10
fast c. incorrect use of aluminum foil c. see page 11
• pale browning d. oven bottom incorrectly replaced d. replace oven bottomcorrectly
• food over-done on outside and See Problem Chart on page 14
under-done in center See bakingtips on page 13
• over browning
• poor baking results
9. Oven smokes excessivelyduring a a. food too close to burner a. move broilerpan down one rack position
broiloperation b. meat has too muchfat b. trimfat
c. sauce applied too early or marinadenot c. apply sauce duringlast few minutesof
completely drained cooking. If meat has been marinated,
drain thoroughly before cooking
d. soiled broiler pan d. alwaysclean broiler pan and insert after
each use
e. broiler insertcoveredwith aluminumfoil e. never cover insert with foil as this pre-
vents fat from draining to pan below
F plus a number appears in the display This iscalled a FAULTCODE.If a fault code appearsinthe display,pressthe CANCELpad. If
and a continuousbeep sounds, the fault code reappears, disconnect powerto the unit and call the servicer.
Example: F 1) See page 28 for FAULTcode information.