Magic Chef 3127STA Repair Manual page 21

Service
BEFORE CALLING A SERVICE TECHNICIAN, CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Surface burner fails to light a. power supply not connected a. connect power, check circuit breaker or
fuse box
b. clogged burner port(s) b. clean ports with straight pin
c. surfacecontrolnotcompletelyturnedto c. tumcontroltotheLITEpositionuntilthe
the LITE position or turned too quickly burner ignites, then turn control to de-
from the LITE position (pilotless ignition) sired flame size
d. power failure d. seepageetolightburnerduringapower
failure
2. Burner flame uneven a. clogged burner port(s) a. clean ports with straight pin
3. Surface burner flame a. air/gas mixture not proper a. call serviceman to adjust burner
• lifts off port NOTE: Some yellow tipping with LP gas is
• yellow in color 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 can not be operated during a
power failure or if disconnected
from power. See page 8
5. Popping sound heard when burner This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gas when a hot burner is turned off.
extinguishes The popping sound 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 loose or burned out b. tighten or replace light bulb
c. malfunctioning switch, starter or ballast c. call serviceman to check
d, malfunctioning clock or loose wiring d. call serviceman to check
7. Moisture condensation on oven e. itis normalforthewindowtofogduring a. leavedoorajarforoneortwominutesto
window, if equipped the first few minutes the oven is on allow moisture to escape
b. cloth saturated with water is used to b. Use a damp cloth to clean window to
clean the 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 9
fast c. incorrect use of aluminum foil c. see page 16
• pale browning d. oven bottom incorrectly replaced d. replace oven bottom correctly
• food over-done on outside and e. oven thermostat sensing device out of e. reinstall sensing device securely into
under-done in center holding clip(s) clip(s)
• over browning See Problem Chart on page 11
See baking tips on page 10
9. Oven smokes excessively during a a, foodtoo closeto burner a. move broiler pan down one rack position
broil operation b. meat has too much fat b. trim fat
c. sauce applied too early or marinade not c. apply sauce during last few minutes of
completely drained cooking. If meat has been marinated,
drain thoroughly before cooking
d. soiled broiler pan d. always clean broiler pan and insert after
each use
e. broiler insertcovered with aluminumfoil e. never cover insert with foil as this pre-
vents fat from draining to pan below
10. Poor baking results See pages 9 to 11 for information on
baking
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