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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
been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
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Is the main or regulator gas shutoff valve in the off
position?
See Installation Instructions.
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Is the range properly connected to the gas supply?
Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation
Instructions.
Surface burners will not operate
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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?
See “Surface Burners” section.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
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Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Surface Burners” section.
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Are the burner caps positioned properly?
See “Surface Burners” section.
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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.
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Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.
Contact a trained repair specialist.
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 ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
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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Is the oven temperature control knob set correctly?
See “Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls” section.
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Is the main or regulator gas shutoff in the off position?
Contact a designated service technician or see the
Installation Instructions.
Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use
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This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on
and off to hold the set oven temperature.
Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow, and/or noisy
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Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a trained repair specialist.
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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.
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/Oven Temperature Controls” section.
