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.
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Oven | Control | Beeps | and | Electronic | control |
| has detected | a | fault condition. | Press STOP to | clear | the | display | and | |||||||||
Displays | any | F code | error | stop | the | beeping. |
| Reprogram | the | oven. | If | a | fault | reoccurs, | record the | fault | number. Press | ||||||
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| STOP and call Sears or | another | qualified |
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| The door | was left | open | and | controls set | for | cycle. | Close the door and push | ||||||||||||||
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Faulty | installation. Range not | Place | oven rack | in center | of | oven. |
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leveled. | Bad | cooking | results. | Place | a level or | a | marked | glass | measuring |
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Oven light does not work.
Fan noise during cooking operation,
Surface burners do not light.
Surface burner flame burns haft way around,
Surface burner flame is orange.
If the water level is uneven, adjust the leveling legs of the unit (refer to the installation instructions for leveling the range).
If the level is still uneven, contact an installing agent to adjust the cabinet cutout flooring.
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make oven appear to be not level. Be sure cabinets are square and level. Contact cabinet maker to correct problem.
A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
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 "Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps and Burner Heads" under General Cleaning.
Range power is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet.
Electrical | power | outage. |
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Be sure the gas supply to the range is turned "ON". |
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Burner ports or | slots are | clogged. | With the | burner | off:, | use a | wire | or | needle | ||
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Moisture | is present after | cleaning. | Lightly | fan the | flame | and | allow the | burner | to | operate | |
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Cleaning. |
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Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.
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