Before you call
Solutions to Common Problems
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
Range is not level.
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service.
Entire range or oven does not operate.
Surface element does not heat.
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.
Food not heating evenly.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
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.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem.
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.
Make sure cord/plug is tightly into outlet.
Service wiring is not complete. Contact your Sears Service Center, installing agent or qualified servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire range or oven does not operate" in this BeforeYou CMI checklist.
Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes
on.
incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. Dial markings are an indicatorof relative heat settings and will vary slightly.
Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source. If you are not sure about this requirement call
Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.
Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover.
Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
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