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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE SERVICING, UNLESS TESTING REQUIRES IT.
81 RC231002 Rev. 3
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Yellow tipped burner flame. A.
B.
C.
Too little primary air.
Burner head bent.
Of using L.P. Gas, range
may not be properly
converted.
A.
B.
C.
Open air shutter on burn
e
Level burner head.
Check for proper L.P. c
o
2. Flame blows away from
burner.
A.
B.
C.
Too much air.
Gas pressure too hign.
Heavy draft around cooktop
area.
A.
B.
C.
Slightly close air shutter
t
Check pressure at orific
e
Eliminate source of draft
.
4. Floating (lazy) flame. A. Blocked flue, blocked
burner.
A. Check for possible bloc
k
5. Gas smell in kitchen. A.
B.
C.
Leak in pipe joints.
Valve leak.
Regulator plug loose.
A.
B.
C.
Check gas connections
needed.
Check valve and replac
e
Check and tighten regul
a
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
5. Unit continues to spark
after it is turned off.
A.
B.
Shorted valve switch.
Switch has been pulled up
and off of fixed position on
valve so that it is not turned
to off position with valve
stem.
A.
B.
Replace switch.
NOTE: If shorting is ca
u
customer should be adv
i
Carefully reposition swit
c
from off to high several t
i
broken.
Sealed Top Burners
All Models - Bake, Broil Burner