Avoid Service Checklist
Before you calf 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
IN STALLATtON
Range is not level.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Poor installation.
Place oven rack in center of oven Place
a level on the oven rack Adjust leveting
legs at base of range until level indicates
that the rack is level
Weak, unstable floor
When oven is level, cooktop may not
appear to be levelwith countertop,
Besure floor isleveland can adequately
support range,
Contact acarpenter to correct sagging or
sloping floor
Kitchen cabihet misalignment may Be sure cabinets are square and have
make range appear to be unlevet, sufficient room for range clearance
Contact a cabinet maker to correct
problem,
Cannot move appliance easily°
Appliance must be accessible for
service,
',, Cabinets not square or are built in too Contact builder or installer to make
tight,, appliance accessible
Carpeting interferes with range,
Provide sufficient space so range can be
lifted over carpet
SURFACE ELEMENTS
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough°
Incorrect control setting,
Adjust control setting Raise or lower
setting until proper amount of heat is
obtained, Dial markings are an indicator
of "relative" heat settings and wi!l vary
slightly,
Lightweight or warped pans,
Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium
or heavyweight cookware, Flat pans heat
better than warped pans Cookware
materials and weight of the material
affect heating,, Heavy and
medium-weight pans heat evenly
Because lightweight pans heat unevenly.
foods may burn easily
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