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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.
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
cycle. Close the door and push
STOP pad.
Faulty
installation.
Place oven rack in center of oven.
Range not leveled.
Place a level or a marked glass measuring
cup fliied with water
on the center of the
Bad cooking
results,
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 stilt 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.
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 half
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.
Fan noise during cooking
A cooling
fan may automatically
turn on and off: to coot internal parts. This is normal,
operation,
and the fan may continue
to run even after oven is turned off:.
Entire oven does not operate.
When the oven is first plugged
in, or when the power supply to the oven has been
interrupted,
the display
will flash. The oven cannot
be programmed
until the clock is set.
Be sure electrical
cord is securely connected
into the electrical
junction
box.
Cord/plug
is not installed and/or
connected.
Cord is not supplied
with oven. Contact
Sears or another
qualified
servicer.
Service wiring
not complete.
Contact
Sears or another
qualified
servicer.
Power outage.
Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric
company.
Short in cord/plug.
Replace cord/plug.
Controls are not set properly.
See instructions under Selling Oven Controls to set the
controls.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped
immediately
following
installation.
House fuse may not be fully engaged.
Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker
securely.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped
after the oven has been installed
and previously
operating.
Call Sears or another
qualified
servicer.
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