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I.I-INIIII
FOR SERVICE
Save Iime
and money
-- 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 handy with model number, serial number and purchase date.
PROBLEM
Range does not work;
totally inoperative
Cooktop
burners
and
oven burner do not work
Cooktop burner does not
work; oven OK
Foodsdo not bake prop-
erly
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
-
No powerto
range
,
Gassupply
not connected or
not turned on.
If using L.P.
gas, tank may be empty.
,
Range notproperlygrounded
or polarized.
This can affect
spark ignition.
o
Controls not set correctly
.
Burners not adjusted
prop-
erly
S hut-off valve below cooktop
is not in the open position
.
Soilclogging
holes (ports) In
burner or burner assembly
misaligned
,
Improper
operation of con-
trol
°
Burners not adjusted prop-
erly
•
Oven
not preheated
long
enough
=
Improper rack or pan place-
ment
•
Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered
.
Improper
useof foil
•
Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
-
Recipe not followed
.
Improper thermostat calibra-
tion
,
Rangeandoven
rack not level
-
Using impropercookware
DON'T
CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL
YOU CHECK
,
Check household circuit breaker of fuse.
o
Check power cord to be sure it is plugged
In.
,
To check if the gas Is turned on, light the
cooktop burners with a match by following
the steps
in the ignition section
of this
manual.
If the burners do not Ilght, check
the shut-off valve below the lift-up cooktop
(see valve to be sure that it Is in the open
position).
If using L.P. gas, is there any gas tn the L.P.
tank?
.
Check installation section in this manuat_
•
Checkoperattng instructions inthismanual.
•
Seethe Installation Instructions packed with
your range.
•
Checklnstailationlnstructionspackedwith
your range.
See the removable cooktop burner section
and the cleaning tips in this manual.
Be sure to push knob In while turning.
Seethe Installation Instructions packed wit h
the range.
Be sure to preheat,
•
Maintain uniform
air space
around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking section.
,
Besure oven vent (in panel behlndcooktop)
is not blocked.
•
Foi use not recommended°
,
Reduce temperature
25 ° for glass or dull/
darkened pans.
,
Is recipe tested and reliable?
,
Check oven temperature
adjustment
pro-
cedures (next page).
•
Check the Installation Instructions packed
with the range for leveling instructions.
•
See oven cooking section.
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