Youmaysavethecostandinconvenienceof anunnecessarservicecallbyfirstreviewingthis Checklistofcommonlyencounteredproblemsituations.

Youwillbechargedforaservicecallwhiletheapplianceisinwarrantyiftheproblemisnot causedbydefectiveproductworkmanshipmaterials.

Avoid Service Checklist

Your new appliance is a carefully engineered product. Many times, what appears to be a reason to call service requires nothing more than a simple adjustment you can easily make in your own home.

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE

CAUSE/SOLUTION

 

 

 

Range is not meveE

Poor installation.

To

level

range,

refer to

Leveling Guide, page

8 in the

Installation

 

Instructions. When

range

is level,

cooktop

may appear out of

alignment

if countertop is

 

not level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot move appliance easily. Appmiance must be accessibme for service.

Entire range or oven does not operate.

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.

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Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

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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 dealer, installing agent or authorized servicer.

*Oven control beeps and displays F1, F3 or Fg.

Oven and/or cooktop lights does not work.

Surface unit does not heat.

Surface burners do not light.

Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push CLEAR to clear the display and stop beeping. Program oven again. If fault recurs, record fault number. Push CLEAR and contact an authorized servicer.

Replace or tighten bulb. See "Changing Oven Light" in this Guide for instructions.

No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate" in this Avoid Service Checklist.

Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used.

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 the surface control knob to the desired flame size.

Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See "To Clean Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap and Burner Base" under General Cleaning. With the burner off, use small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots.

Surface burner flame burns half way around.

Gas supply is turned off. Turn gas supply on.

Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or needle to lean ports or slots.

Moisture is present after cleaning, Lightly fan the flame and allow the burner to operate

until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General

Cleaning.

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