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Is this 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.

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Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

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Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

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On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned
properly?
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

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Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.
Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service”
section.

Surface burner makes popping noises

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Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

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Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

Cooktop cooking results not what expected

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Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.

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Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.

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Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

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Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air
from the gas lines.

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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Electronic Oven Control” section.

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On some models, is the Control Lockout set?
See “Control Lockout” section.

Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy

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Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.

Cooling fan runs during baking, broiling or cleaning

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It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven is in
use to cool the electronic control.

Oven temperature too high or too low

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Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

Display shows messages

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Is the display showing a flashing time?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
“Display(s)” section. On some models, reset the clock, if
needed. See “Clock” section.

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Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or
CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See “Display(s)” section. If
it reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service”
section.

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Is the display showing a flashing “PUSH?” or “START?”?
See the “START” section in the “Electronic Oven Controls”
section.

Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate

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Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.

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Has the function been entered?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

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On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle
been set?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

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Has a delay start been set?
See “Timed Cooking” section.

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Has a self-clean cycle been run in the past 12 hours?
If a self-clean cycle has been run, or canceled after the oven
has reached temperature, you will have to wait 12 hours to
restart.

Oven cooking results not what expected

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Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.

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Is the proper temperature set?
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.

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Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

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Was the oven preheated?
See “Baking and Roasting” section.

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Is the proper bakeware being used?
See “Bakeware” section.

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