Tappan 316000189 important safety instructions Avoid Service Checklist

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
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. When range is level, cooktop may
	appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.
	Weak, unstable floor. 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. Appliance	Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the
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 knob to desired
	flame size.
	Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See "To Clean the Contoured Well Areas,
	Burner Cap Assembly, Trim Ring (some models), Burner Pan (some models) and Burner
	Base" under General Cleaning. With the burner off, clean ports with a small-gauge
	wire or needle.
	Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (Electric Ignition Models only). Be sure
	cord is securely plugged into the outlet.
	Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually. See
	Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.
Surface burner flame burns half way	Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire
around.	or needle.
	Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate
	until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General
	Cleaning section.
Surface burner flame is orange.	Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns
	blue.
	In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.
Oven does not operate.	Be sure the electronic oven controls are set correctly for the desired function. See
	Setting Oven Controls in this Owner's Guide or Entire Appliance Does Not Operate
	(see below).
	Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See installation instructions.

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