Avoid Service Checklist - Tappan TGF645WFW3 Owner's Manual

Avoid Service Checklist
Before you call for service, reviewthislist. 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
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Oven Control Beeps and Displays
-F1- through -F8- (some models).
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push Cancel to clear the display and stop
the display from beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault number,
push the Cancel button and contact an authorized servicer.
Range is not level.
Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust
leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level.
Weak, unstable floor. When oven is level, cooktop may not appear to be level with
countertop. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a carpenter
to correct sagging or sloping floor.
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be 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 tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the
problem.
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.
Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible A.G.A./C.G.A. approved metal appliance connector
installed.
Surface burners do not light.
Surface control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface
Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size.
Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, use asmall-gaugewire or needleto clean ports.
See"Surface Burners" inthe cleaning chart under General Cleaning for additional cleaning
instructions.
Range power cord is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged into the
outlet.
Electrical power outage. Burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface Controls in this
Owner's Guide.
Flame burns half way around.
Surface burner flame is orange.
Oven does not operate
Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or needle
to clean ports.
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until
flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning.
Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
A slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air in coastal areas.
Temperature Control knob is not set properly. Make sure the Temperature Control knob is
set to desired function. See Setting Oven Controls.
Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See installation instructions.
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