Before Calling for Service, Problem, Possible Cause

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Save time and money m Check this list before you cail for service.

To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the InatrucUons In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.

If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When calling, have this manual handy with the model number, the Repair Parts list, model number, serial number and purchase date.

PROBLEM

•Cooktop burners and oven burners do not work

•Cooktop burner does not work; oven OK

Foods do not bake properly

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•Gas supply not connected or not turned on. If using L.P. gas, tank may be empty.

•Range not properly grounded or polarlzad. This can affect spark Ignition (spark ignition models only).

•Controls not set correctly

•Burners not adjusted properly

•Soil clogging holes (ports) in burner or burner assembly misslignad

•Improper operation of control

•Burners not adjuated properly

•Oven not preheated long enough

•Improper rack or pan piece- ment

•Oven vent blocked or covered

•Improper temperature set- ting for utensil used

•Recipe not followed

•Improper thennostat calibra- tion

•Range and oven rack not level

•Using Improper cookware

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

•To check If the gas Is tumad on, light the cooktop burners wifh s match by follow- Ing the steps In the Ignition section of this manual. If the burners do not light, check the shut-off valve below the lift-up cooktop (see valve to be sure that It Is In the open position).

If using L.P. gas, isthere any gas In the LP. tank?

•Check InatallaUon Instructions.

•See burner Ignition secUon In this manual.

•See the Installation InstrucUons.

•Check Installation Instructions

•See the removable cooktop burner sec- tion and the cleaning tips In thls manual.

•Be sure to push knob In while turning.

•See the Installation Instructions.

•Be sure to preheat:

10minutes

•Maintain uniform air space around pans and utensils; see oven cooking section.

•Be sure oven vent (in panel behind cooktop) is not blocked.

•Raduce temperature 25 deg rses for glass or dull/darkened pans.

•Is recipe teated and reliable?

•Check oven temperature adjustment pro- cadures (next page).

•Check the Installation Instructions for lev- eling Instructions.

•See oven cooking secUon.

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