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-- Check
this
list before
you call for service,
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the instructions in this manual carefully.
Then, if you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
if you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual, the Repair Parts List, model number and purchase date handy.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
DON'T
CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL
YOU CHECK
Range does not work;
L.--NO power:0
range
•
Check power cord to be sure it is
totally inoperative
plugged in.
•
•
Checklnstallationlnstructionspacked
with your range.
•
Check operating instructions
in this
manual.
• To check if:he gas isturned on, light the
cooktop burners with a match by fol-
lowing the steps in the ignition section
of this manual,
if the burners
do not
light,
check the shut-off
valve
in the
lower
compartment
(see
installation
section) and the main gas shut-off valve
to be sure they ,are in the open position.
• See the removable
cooktop
burner sec-
tion and the cleaning
tips in this manual.
,
Be sure to PuSh knob in while turning.
•
Be sure to preheat:
until preheat notification
tone sounds.
• Maintain uniform
air space around pans
and utensils;
see oven cooking section.
• Be sure
oven
vent
(in panel
behind
cooktop)
is not blocked.
• Foil use not recommended.
• Reducetemperature
25 degrees for glass
or dull/darkened
pans.
•
Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Check oven temperature
adjustment
procedures
(next page).
• Check
installation
section
for leveling
Instructions.
• See oven cooking
section.
Possible
oven malfunction
•
Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow oven to cool 1
hour. Place back into operation.
If prob-
lem repeats, disconnect
power and gas
supply.
Call for service.
t
•
Cooktop burners and oven
Range not properly
burners
do not work
grounded or polarized; This
can affect spark ignition
• Controls not set correctly
• Gas not turned on
Oven
burners
can
_
Warning:
Lighting
gas
not be lit during
a
burners
with
a match
is
power
failure,
dangerous,
You
should
.............................................
match
light
the
cooktop
burners
only in emergency,
• Cooktop burner does not
• Soil clogging holes (ports) in
work; oven OK
burner or burner not as-
sembled properly
• Improper operation of control
.
Foods do not bake properly
• Oven not preheated long
enough
.
Improper rack or pan place-
ment
• Oven vent blocked
or cov-
ered
• Improper
useof foil
• tmproper temperature setting
for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Improper thermostat calibra-
tion
•
Range and oven rack not
level
• Using improper
cookware
• "F" and any number flash In
•
display and control beeps
2O
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