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T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences
that are not the result of a defect in workmanship or materials.
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Top burners do not
light or do not burn
evenly
Burner flames very
large or yellow
Surface burners light
but the oven does not
Food does not bake or
roast properly
• 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.
• Improper oven controls setting.
• Incorrect rack position.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of
improper size being used.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment.
• Clock not set correctly.
• Aluminum foil used improperly in the
oven.
• 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
CARE AND CLEANING section.
• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly. See
the CARE AND CLEANING section.
• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the technician
who installed your range or made the conversion.
• To check the oven gas shut-off valve, remove the
warming drawer (see the CARE AND CLEANING section)
and look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the
range.
• See the USING THE OVEN section.
• See the USING THE OVEN section.
• See the USING THE OVEN section.
• See the HOW TO ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT
section.
• See the USING THE CLOCK AND TIMER section.
• See the CARE AND CLEANING section.
Lever is shown closed.
PULL TO OPEN.