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Avoid Service Checklist
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and
expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of
defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Range is not level.
This oven is equipped
with
a state of the art electronic
oven controller.
Among its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The
controller constantly monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial
oven circuits to insure they are all operating
correctly. If at any time one of
these systems fails, the controller will immediately
stop operation
and
begin beeping
and flashing
an error code of F1 or F3* in the display
window.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE/SOLUTION
Poor installation. Placeoven rack in center of oven. Placea level on the oven rack.
Adjust leveling legs at baseof range until the oven rack is level,
Be sure floor is level and is strong and stable enough to adequately support range.
If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unlevel. Be sure cabinets are
square and have sufficient room for range clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance
must be accessible for service.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make
appliance accessible.
Carpet
interferes
with range. Provide sufficient
space so range can be lifted
over
carpet.
*Oven
control
beeps and displays
F1 or
Electronic control
has detected a fault condition.
Push CANCEL to clear the display
F3.
and stop the beeping.
Reprogram
oven. If fault
recurs, record fault number,
push
CANCEL
and contact an authorized
Sears servicer.
Surface
element
too
hot or not hot
Incorrect
control
setting.
Make sure the correct
control
is on for the surface
enough,
element
to be used.
Lightweight
or warped
pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced,
medium or
heavyweight
cookware.
Flat pans heat better
than warped
pans. Cookware
materials
and weight
of the material affect heating.
Heavy- and medium-weight
pans heat evenly.
Because lightweight
pans heat unevenly,
foods may burn easily.
Surface
element
does not heat.
No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Appliance Does Not Operate_
in this Avoid Service Checklist.
Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface
element to be used.
Element not making contact in block. Follow instructions under "Surface Elements
and Drip Bowls" in the General Cleaning section.
Entire
appliance
does not operate.
Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or authorized
servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
service.
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