Sears 45520, 45521 warranty Before Calling For Service

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Save time and money --Check this list before you call for service.

To eliminate unnecessary service Calls, first, read aii the Instructions in this manual carefully. Then, If you have a problem, always check this list of common problems and poselble solutions before you cell for service.

If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When calling, have this manual, the Repair Parts LIst, Model Number, Serial Number and purchase date handy.

		DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	UNTIL YOU CHECK

•Rangedispisyisflash- Ing "F" and a number; oven stops working- surface works

•Range does not work; totally Inoperative

•Oven doesnotheati

cooktop elements

OK

•Cooktop does not work; oven OK

•Foods do not bake properly

•	Oven temperature
	seems Inaccurate
•	Surface	works;	oven
	stops	working	and
	range dlspisy Is flash-
	Ing

•Rangedisplayistleshlng"F" and a number; oven stops working-surface works

No power to range

Clock set Incorrectly (if equipped)

Oven controls set Incorrectly

Element(s) unplugged

Improper operation of control

Oven not preheated long enough

Improper rack or pan place-

ment

Oven vent blocked or covered

Improper use of loll

Improper temperature setting for utensil used

Recipe not followed

Using Improper cookware

•Thermostat calibration

Possible range malfunction

•Press CLEAR/OFF. Let the range cool down for one hour. Place range back Into cooking or cleaning cycle. If problem re- peats, call for service.

•Checkappllance'slndlvldualcircuItbreak- ers located behind storage drawer.

Check household circuit breaker or fuse.

Check cord (If equipped) to be sure It Is plugged In.

Check clock Instructions.

•Check oven control.

•Check element connections by removing and re-pluggiog element(s) firmly.

°Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.

•Be sure to pre-heat:

until notlflcaUon tone sounds.

Maintain uniform air space around pens and utensils; see cooking hints section.

Reflector bowl must have hole In center over oven vent.

Foil use not recommended.

Reduce temperature 25 ° for glass or dull/ darkened pans.

Is recipe tested and reliable?

Sea cooking hints.

•See adjustments described following this section.

Let range cool down for one hour. Place rangebacklntoceokingorcleanlngcycle.

If problem repeats, call for service.

• Fan comes on during

bake, broil, or clean (If

so equipped)

•This Is normal operation of a Fan should turn OFF after the Internal

fan deslg ned to cool the	components have cooled.
range'sInternal components

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