Tappan 318200764 Range is not level, Cannot move appliance easily, Surface burners do not light

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Avoid Service Checklist

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list

 

includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or

 

materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Oven Control Beeps and Displays -F1- through -F8- (some models).

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push Cancel to clear the display and stop the display from beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault number, push the Cancel button and contact an authorized servicer.

Range is not level.

Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust

 

leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level.

 

 

 

Weak, unstable floor. When oven is level, cooktop may not appear to be level with

 

countertop. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a carpenter to

 

correct sagging or sloping floor.

 

 

 

Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets are

 

square and have sufficient room for range clearance.

 

 

Cannot move appliance easily.

Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the

Appliance must be accessible for service.

problem.

 

 

 

Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

 

 

 

Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.

 

 

 

Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible A.G.A./C.G.A. approved metal appliance

 

connector installed.

Surface burners do not light.

Surface control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size.

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports. See "Surface Burners" in the cleaning chart under General Cleaning for additional cleaning instructions.

Range power cord is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet.

Electrical power outage. Burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.

Flame burns half way around.

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports.

Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning.

Surface burner flame is orange.

Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.

 

 

 

A slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air in coastal areas.

 

 

Oven does not operate

Temperature Control knob is not set properly. Make sure the Temperature Control knob is

 

set to desired function. See Setting Oven Controls.

 

 

 

Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See installation instructions.

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Contents Recycled paper 318200764 0703 Rev. a Contents Product RegistrationImportant Safety Instructions Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doorsImportant Safety Instructions Know which knob controls each surface heating unitImportant Instructions for Cleaning Your Range SELF-CLEANING Ovens some modelsCooktop Oven Ignition Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas ConversionGrounding Instructions To Manually Light Cooktop Burners with Spark IgnitionSelecting Surface Cooking Utensils Proper Burner AdjustmentsFlame Size Flame Size Type of CookingCanning Tips Information Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates5th Burner some models Setting Surface ControlsGriddle some models Surface Control Knob GriddleBefore Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven ControlsAir Circulation in the Oven Oven Baking Causes CorrectionsOven Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven some models Easy Clean Oven some modelsCleaning the Oven Bottom Oven CleaningContinuous Cleaning Oven some models Permanent damage to the oven may resultGeneral Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your RangeTo Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning To Remove and Replace Burners for CleaningTo Remove and Replace Oven Bottom Storage Drawer Cleaning the Roll-Out Broiler some modelsCleaning the Griddle some models To Remove and Replace Oven DoorTo Change the Cooktop Light some models Adjusting Oven TemperatureChanging Cooktop To Change the Oven LightCannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for serviceRange is not level Surface burners do not lightOven and/or cooktop light does not work Self-Cleaning Cycle does not workSoil is not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Oven smokes excessively during broilingMajor Appliance Warranty Information