Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

Surface burners do not ignite.

Surface

control

knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the

 

surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to

 

desired

flame

size.

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to burner head slots and ignition ports. See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section for additional cleaning instructions.

Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See section on Setting Surface Controls.

Surface burner flame uneven or only

* Burner

slots or ports

are

clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports

part way around burner cap.

with a

small-gauge

wire

or needle.

Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full.

Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all burner caps are level and seated correctly on burner heads. See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section.

Surface burner flame is too high.

Surface control

knob

is set

too

high.

Adjust

to lower

flame setting.

 

Burner caps are not seated

properly.

Check that all surface burner caps are

 

 

level and

seated

correctly

on

surface

burner

heads.

See Cleaning the

 

 

cooktop

and surface

burners

in the

Care &

Cleaning

section.

• Incorrect L.P.conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.

Surface burner flame is orange.Dust particles in main gas 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 content in air.

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Kenmore 790. 7830, 790. 7840, 790. 7841 manual See Cleaning

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