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Save time and money -- Check this list before you call for service,
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the instructions in this manual carefully. Then, if you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
if you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual, the Repair Parts List, model number and purchase date handy.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
Range does not work; L.--NO power:0 range • Check power cord to be sure it is
totally inoperative plugged in.
• • Checklnstallationlnstructionspacked
with your range.
• Check operating instructions in this
manual.
• To check if:he gas isturned on, light the
cooktop burners with a match by fol-
lowing the steps in the ignition section
of this manual, if the burners do not
light, check the shut-off valve in the
lower compartment (see installation
section) and the main gas shut-off valve
to be sure they ,are in the open position.
• See the removable cooktop burner sec-
tion and the cleaning tips in this manual.
, Be sure to PuSh knob in while turning.
• Be sure to preheat:
until preheat notification tone sounds.
• Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking section.
• Be sure oven vent (in panel behind
cooktop) is not blocked.
• Foil use not recommended.
• Reducetemperature 25 degrees for glass
or dull/darkened pans.
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Check oven temperature adjustment
procedures (next page).
• Check installation section for leveling
Instructions.
• See oven cooking section.
Possible oven malfunction • Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow oven to cool 1
hour. Place back into operation. If prob-
lem repeats, disconnect power and gas
supply. Call for service.
t
• Cooktop burners and oven Range not properly
burners do not work grounded or polarized; This
can affect spark ignition
• Controls not set correctly
• Gas not turned on
Oven burners can _ Warning: Lighting gas
not be lit during a burners with a match is
power failure, dangerous, You should
............................................. match light the cooktop
burners only in emergency,
• Cooktop burner does not • Soil clogging holes (ports) in
work; oven OK burner or burner not as-
sembled properly
• Improper operation of control
. Foods do not bake properly • Oven not preheated long
enough
. Improper rack or pan place-
ment
• Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered
• Improper useof foil
• tmproper temperature setting
for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Improper thermostat calibra-
tion
• Range and oven rack not
level
• Using improper cookware
• "F" and any number flash In •
display and control beeps
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