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Removing the Oven Bottom
The oven bottom can be removed for standard cleaning of the
oven.
Before cleaning, make sure the oven is completely cool.
To Remove:
1. Remove the oven racks.
2. Place fingers in the slots in the bottom panel.
A. Lip
3. Lift the rear of the panel up and back.
The lip at the front of the panel should clear the front frame of
the oven cavity.
4. Lift the bottom up and out.
To Replace:
Reverse the steps above.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
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Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
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Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a properly grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Oven and/or cooktop surface burners will not operate
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Is the main or regulator gas shutoff valve in the off
position?
See the Installation Instructions.
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Is the range properly connected to the gas supply?
Contact a trained repair specialist or see the Installation
Instructions.
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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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Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
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Are the burner ports clogged?
On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners”
section.
On open burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
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Are the burner ports clogged?
On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners”
section.
On open burner models, see “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 the burner damaged?
On models with caps, look for warped cap. Place cap, flat
side down, on a flat surface. If cap wobbles noticeably, it is
warped. Place cap on different burner for further check of
warping. Replace warped cap. Contact a trained repair
specialist if the condition does not improve.
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Is the air/gas mixture correct?
Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas
mixture, or see the Installation Instructions.
Surface burner makes popping noises
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Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.
Cookware not level on cooktop
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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Is the proper cookware being used?
Use cookware with a flat bottom. See “Cookware” section.
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 1" (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
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Are the right side surface burners rotated toward each
other?
See “Burner Rotation” section.
Oven will not operate
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Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
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Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air
from the gas lines.
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