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.
Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface,
Metalmarks.
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 orate 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 Before You Call 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.
incorrectcontrol setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat isobtained. Dial markings are an indicatorof relative heat settings and will vary slightly.
Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance isproperly connected to the power source specified in the installationinstructionsIf. you are not sure about this requirement call
Lightweight orwarped 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. Raiseor lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.
Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
Cleaning materials not recommended for
Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth,
Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a
42
