RANGE TROUBLESHOOTING

RANGE TROUBLESHOOTING

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling for service, you will need to provide a complete description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date (see Warranty). This information is needed to properly identify parts needed.

Before Calling For Service…PHONE OUR HELP LINE AT: 1-800-295-8498

If your range should fail to operate, review the following list before calling for service.

Note: Most electrical clock malfunctions can be corrected by turning the power off to the range for about 15 seconds. (Clock and Control will reset itself).

 

Problem

Check…

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing will operate

• Is the power cord plugged into a live

• Plug the power cord into a live circuit

 

 

circuit with proper voltage?

with proper voltage.

 

 

• Has a household fuse blown or a circuit

• Replace household fuse or reset circuit

 

 

breaker tripped?

breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oven will not operate

• Has the clock been set?

• Refer to instructions for setting the

 

 

• Have the electronic controls been set

electronic controls starting on page 15.

 

 

correctly?

 

 

 

 

• Has a delayed start time been

• Wait for the start time

 

 

programmed?

to be reached.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The electric surface elements

• Has a household fuse blown or a circuit

• Replace household fuse or reset circuit

 

will not operate

breaker tripped?

breaker.

 

 

• Are the control knobs set correctly?

• Push control knobs in before turning to

 

 

 

a setting.

 

 

• Is a control knob sticking or broken?

• See LUBRICATION on page 16.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooktop control knobs will not turn

• Are you pushing in before turning?

• Push control knobs in before turning to

 

 

• See LUBRICATION page 16.

a setting. Call factory for help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The self-cleaning cycle

• Does the range clock show the correct

• Reset clock to show the correct time of

 

will not operate

time of day?

day (see page 14).

 

 

• Has a delayed start time been

• Wait for the start time to be reached or

 

 

programmed?

reset for immediate start.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control is “locked up” (meaning no

• There has been a power interruption.

• Reset the main power breaker to the

 

buttons will function)

 

range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking results are not what

• Is the range level?

• Level range (see Installation instructions

 

you expected

• Is the oven preheated before baking?

page 6).

 

 

• Has the recipe been tested or is it from a

• Preheat oven when called for in recipe.

 

 

reliable source?

• Use only tested recipes from a reliable

 

 

• Is the pan used the type or size

source.

 

 

recommended in a reliable cookbook?

• Refer to a reliable cookbook for

 

 

• Is there proper air circulation around the

recommended pan type and size.

 

 

pan when baking?

• Allow 1" to 2" (3.5-5 cm) of air space on

 

 

• Does cooking utensil fit the surface

all sides of pan.

 

 

burner being used?

• Pan should be the same size or slightly

 

 

• Have you preheated oven for 15

larger than surface element being used.

 

 

minutes?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEE PAGE 10 & 14 FOR GAS TROUBLESHOOTING:

Caution: Do not run burners without pots in place. Excessive heat could damage clock/control above burners.

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Elmira Stove Works 1954 manual Range Troubleshooting, SEE PAGE 10 & 14 FOR GAS TROUBLESHOOTING