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Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Sparking but no flame
ignition.
Gas shut-off valve is in the
‘OFF’ position.
Turn shut-off valve to the ‘ON’
position.
Igniters spark continuously
after flame ignition.
Power supply polarity is
reversed. Igniters are wet or
dirty.
Have polarity corrected. Dry or clean
igniters.
Burner flame goes out at
low setting.
Low gas supply pressure.Air
intake holes around knobs
are obstructed.
Contact gas company.Remove
obstruction.
The flames have
suddenly gone out.
A draft or a spill has
extinguished the flame.
No action required. The burner will
detect this and automatically relight.
However,if there has been a large
spill, we recommend turning the
burners off and cleaning the burners
and sump area. See‘Care and
cleaning’ for instructions.
There is a power failure –
can I still use the cook
top burners?
Power outage in your area.
The cook top burners can still be used.
To light them:
Holding a lighted match to the flame
spreader,push in on the control knob
and turn counterclockwise to LITE.
When the flame is burning all the way
around the burner, you may adjust the
heat.
Important!
If the flame is blown out during a
power failure, turn the knob
immediately to OFF,as the burner will
not automatically relight and gas may
escape.
2) Oven
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
The oven will not turn on.
The range is not completely
plugged into the electrical
outlet.
Make sure the electrical plug is
inserted into a live,properly
grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker.
The oven controls have been
set improperly.
See the chapter on operating
the oven starting on page
11
.
The oven is too hot.
Allow the oven to cool.
Incomplete service wiring.
Call for service.
