Tappan 316000181 Changing Oven Light, Avoid Service Checklist, Occurrence

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Changing Oven Light

Changing Oven Light

 

 

Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before

 

 

(some models)

replacing the surface or oven lights. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection

 

 

against possible broken glass.

 

 

To Change the Oven Light (some models)

 

 

On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is

 

 

opened. Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on

 

 

the light. The oven light is located at the rear of the oven.

 

 

To replace the oven light:

 

 

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.

 

 

2. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.

 

 

3. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).

 

 

4. The clock(if equipped) will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the

 

 

Clock and Minute Timer in this Owner's Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avoid Service Checklist

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.

 

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range is not level.

Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven

 

 

rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When oven is

 

 

level, cooktop may not appear to be level with countertop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot move appliance easily.

Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct

 

Appliance must be accessible for

the problem.

 

service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted

 

 

over carpet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible A.G.A./C.G.A. approved metal

 

 

appliance connector installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface burners do not light.

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 control to

 

 

desired flame size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle

 

 

to clean ports. See "Surface Burners" in the cleaning chart under General

 

 

Cleaning for additional cleaning instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Range power cord is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged

 

 

into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric power outage. Burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface

 

 

Controls in this Owner's Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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