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.

 

This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among

 

its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller

 

constantly monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits

 

to insure they are all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems

 

fails, the controller will immediately stop operation, beeping and flashing an

 

error code of F1 or F3* in the display window.

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.

 

 

*Oven control beeps and displays

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push CANCEL to clear the display and

F1 or F3.

stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Push CANCEL and

 

contact an authorized servicer.

 

 

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.

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