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IF YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
Nothing will operate.
A household fuse has blown
or a circuit breaker has tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Surface burners will not
operate.
This is the first time the surface
burners have been used.
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from
the gas lines.
The control knob is not set
correctly.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
The burner ports are clogged.
Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin.
Surface burner flames are
uneven, yellow, and/or
noisy.
The burner ports are clogged.
Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin.
The burner caps are not
positioned properly.
Make sure cap is properly aligned with the burner.
Propane gas is being used.
The range may have been converted improperly. Contact
a trained repair specialist.
Surface burner makes
popping noises.
The burner is wet.
Let it dry.
Burner sparks but does
not light.
There is continuous sparking, but
the burner does not light.
Make sure cap is properly aligned with burner.
If sparking continues, discontinue use of the surface burner and
contact a service technician.
Excessive heat around
cookware on cooktop.
The cookware is not the proper
size.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more
than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results
not what expected.
The proper cookware is not being
used.
Use medium-to-heavy cookware made of the material that
cooks food the way you want. The best cookware should have
a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.
The control knob is not set to the
proper heat level.
Set the Cooktop Control to H or L, depending upon
the type of cooking you want to do.
The range is not level.
The range must be level for the griddle to operate properly.
See the Installation Instructions for leveling instructions.
Oven will not operate.
The electronic oven control is not
set correctly.
Make sure you have followed the instructions for the function
you want to perform.
A Delay Start has been set via the
App.
This will cause the oven to start at a later time.
On some models, the Sabbath
Mode is set.
This mode allows oven operation in keeping with the Jewish
Sabbath. See Sabbath Mode section for disabling.
Cooling fan runs during
baking, broiling, or
cleaning.
It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven
is in use or for some time after the oven is shut off to cool
the electronic control.
Self-Cleaning cycle will
not operate.
The oven door is open.
Close the oven door all the way.
The function has not been
entered.
Make sure you have properly followed the Self-Cleaning cycle
instructions.
A second self-cleaning cycle
is run in the same cavity within
12 hours.
Allow more than 12 hours between self-cleaning cycles.
On 48" (121.9 cm) ranges, one
oven is self-cleaning.
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set to
self-clean.
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service
call, refer to the "Warranty" or visit
https://kitchenaid.com.
In Canada, visit
http://www.kitchenaid.ca.
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