BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call 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.
PROBLEM
Range does not work; totally inoperative
•Oven does not heat; 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 display is flash- ing
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•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 foil
Improper temperature setting for utensil used
Recipe not followed Using Improper cookware
Thermostat calibration
•Possible range malfunction
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
Check appliance's individual circuit break- 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
•Be sure knob is pushed in while turning.
•Be sure to
until notification tone sounds.
Maintain uniform air space around pans 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?
See cooking hints.
See adjustments described following this section.
Let range cool down for one hour. Place range back into cooking or cleaning cycle. If problem repeats, call for service.
•Fan comes on during bake, broil, orclean (if so equipped)
• This is normal operation of a Fan should turn OFF after the internal
fan designed to cool the components have cooled. range's internal components
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