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Before You Call
Solutions to 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
F|I).
STOP and call Sears or another
qualified
servicer.
"d-O" is displayed.
The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning
or broil cycle. Close the door.
Faulty installation.
Range not
Place oven rack in center of oven.
leveled.
Bad cooking
results.
Place a level or a marked glass measuring
cup filled with water
on the center of the
oven
rack.
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
misalignment
may make oven appear
to be not level. Be sure cabinets
are square and level. Contact
cabinet
maker to correct
problem.
Oven fight does not work.
Burned-out
or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing
Oven Light to replace
or tighten the bulb.
Fan noise during cooking
A cooling
fan may automatically
turn on and off: to cool internal parts. This is normal,
operation,
and the fan may continue
to run even after oven is turned off:.
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 the surface
control knob
to the desired flame
size.
Burner ports are clogged.
Clean burners. See "Cleaning
the Burner Grates,
Burner Caps
and Burner Heads" under General
Cleaning.
Range power is disconnected
from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged
into the
outlet.
Electrical
power outage.
Be sure the gas supply to the range is turned "'ON".
Surface
burner flame
burns haft
Burner ports or slots
are
clogged.
With
the
burner off:, use
a small-gauge
wire
or
needle
way around,
to clean ports or slots.
Moisture
is present after cleaning.
Lightly fan the flame
and allow the burner to operate
until flame
is full. Dry the burners thoroughly
following
instructions under General
Cleaning.
Surface
burner flame
is orange.
Dust
particles
in main line. Allow
the burner to operate
a few
minutes until flame
turns
blue.
Salt air in coastal
areas. A slightly
orange flame
is unavoidable.
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