Before Calling for Service
Save time and money-Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary servicecalls, first, read all the instructions in this manual carefully. Then, if you have a prob-
lem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
. Oven burners do not work.
. Gas supply not connected or
not turned on. If using L.P.
gas, tank may be empty
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Foods do not bake properly
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Foods do not broil properly
0 Oven smokes
* Oven light or work light does
not work (if equipped)
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9 Appliance not properly
grounded or polarized. This
can affect spark ignition.
(spark ignition model only)
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Controls not set correctly
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Burners not adjusted properly
9 Oven not preheated long
enough
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Improper rack or pan place-
ment
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Improper use of foil
* Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
9 Recipe not followed
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Using improper cookware
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Improper rack placement
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Oven preheated
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Improper utensil used
. Improper broiling time
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Dirty oven
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Broiler pan full of grease left in
oven
9 Light switch in off position
. Light bulb or flourescent light
starter burned out
DON’T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL
YOU CHECK
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Check the reducer shut-off valve and the
gas supply shut-off valve to be sure they
are open (see installation section)
If using L.P. gas; is there any gas in the
L.P. tank?
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Check installation section in this manual.
. Check operating instructions in this
manual.
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See the installation section in this manual
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Be sure to preheat.
10 minutes below 350 degrees
15 minutes above 350 degrees
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Maintziin uniform air space around pans
and utensils: see oven cooking section
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Be sure oven vent is no! blocked
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Reduce temperature 25 degrees for glass
or dull/darkened pans.
. Is recipe tested and reliable?
. See oven cooking section.
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Check broil pan placement in broiling
section.
* Do not preheat when broiling
* Use broiler pan and grid supplied with j
range.
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9 Check broiling chart in broiling section.
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. Check for heavy spillover.
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Clean pan and grid after each use.
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Check switch setting
. Check or replace light bulb;
see instructions
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