TROUBLE SHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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.
Range is not level
Top burners do not light or
do not burn evenly
Burner flames very large or
yellow
Surface burners light but the
oven does not
• Poor installation.
• Poor floor.
• Floor is sagging or sloping.
• Kitchen cabinet alignment may
make range appear unlevel.
• The plug on range is not
completely inserted in the
electrical outlet.
• Burner slits on the side of the
burner may be clogged.
• Improper burner assembly.
• Improper air to gas proportion.
• The oven gas shut-off valve may
have accidentally been moved
during cleaning or moving.
• Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a
level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs
at base of range until the oven rack is level.
• Be sure floor is level and is strong and
stable enough to adequately support range.
• Contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
• Be sure cabinets are square and have
sufficient room for range clearance.
• Make sure the electrical plug is inserted
into a live, properly grounded outlet.
• Remove the burners and clean them.
Check the electrode area for burned-on
food or grease. See the “MAINTENANCE”
section in user’s guide.
• Make sure the burner parts are installed
correctly. See the “MAINTENANCE” section
in user’s guide.
• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the
technician who installed your range or
made the conversion.
• Make sure that the oven gas shut-off valve
is fully open.
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
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