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Before You Call
Solutions fo Common Problems
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
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Oven Control Beeps and
Electronic
control
has detected
a fault condition.
Press STOP to clear the display
and
Displays
any F code error
stop the beeping.
Reprogram
the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault number. Press
(example
Fll).
STOP and call Sears or another
qualified
servicer.
"d-O"
isdisplayed.
The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning
cycle. Close the door and push
STOP pad.
Faulty installation.
Place oven rack in center of oven.
Range not leveled.
Bad cooking
results.
Place a level or a marked glass measuring
cup filled with water
on the center of the
oven
rack.
Surface
element
does not heat.
If the water
level
is uneven,
adjust
the leveling
legs of the unit
(refer
to the installation
instructions
for
leveling
the range).
If the level
is still uneven,
contact
an installing
agent
to adjust
the cabinet
cutout
flooring.
Kitchen
cabinet
misaiignment
may
make
oven
appear
to be not level.
Be sure cabinets
are square
and level.
Contact
cabinet
maker
to correct
problem.
No power
to the appliance.
Check
steps under
"Entire
range
or oven
does
not operate"
in this Before
You Call checklist.
Too low
heat
setting.
Turn control
to a slightly
higher
setting
until
element
comes
on.
Incorrect
control
is on. Be sure to use correct
control
for
the element
to be used.
Surface element
too hot or not
hot enough.
Surface
element
turns off by
itself.
Warmer zone element
does not
turn on.
Incorrect
control setting.
Raise or lower setting until proper
amount of heat is obtained.
Dial markings
are an indicator of relative
heat settings and will vary slightly.
Voltage
is incorrect. Be sure appliance
is properly
connected
to the power source
specified
in the installation instructions. If you are not sure about this requirement
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for service (See back cover).
Lightweight
or warped
pans were used. Be sure to use proper cool<ware.
Use only fiat
bottom,
evenly balanced
medium
or heavyweight
cookware.
Heavy and medium
weight
pans heat evenly. Because lightweight
pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
This is normal.
The element
temperature
rises gradually
and evenly. As the temperature
rises, the element
will glow red. To maintain
the selected
setting, the element
will cycle
ON and OFF. The heating
element
retains enough heat to provide
a uniform
and
consistent
heat during the OFF cycle.
The warmer
element
will
not glow when turned on. The indicator
light will turn on when
the warmer
element
is on.
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