before you call (Solutions to Common Problems)
IMPORTANT
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 | |
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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. If floor is | |
| sagging or slopping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. | |
| Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets are | |
| square and have sufficient room for range clearance. | |
Cannot move | Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem. | |
appliance easily. |
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Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. | ||
Appliance must | ||
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be accessible for | Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet. | |
service. |
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Entire range or oven | Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet. | |
does not operate. |
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Service wiring is not complete. Call an authorized servicer. | ||
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| Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for | |
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Cooktop control | Cooktop control has detected a fault or error condition. Try turning electrical power supply | |
displays any E code | OFF and back ON to cooktop in order to reset Cooktop main controls. If fault recurs, record | |
error (ex.: E014) | the fault number and call an authorized servicer for assistance. | |
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Oven control beeps | Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press CANCEL to clear the display and stop | |
and displays any F | beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press CANCEL and call an | |
code error (ex.: F11) | authorized servicer for assistance. | |
Oven light does not | Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide. | |
work. |
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Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. | ||
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Surface unit does | No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate" in | |
not heat. | this Before you Call checklist. | |
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| Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used. |
Surface units too hot or not hot enough.
Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used.
Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating.
Drip bowls are | Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion. |
pitting or rusting. | Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after spillover. |
| Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much |
| as possible from direct exposure to salt air. |
Drip bowls turning color or distorted out of shape.
Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your dealer.
Metalmarks. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a
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