Tappan 316000181 important safety instructions Surface burner flame burns half way

Surface burner flame burns half way	Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean the ports with a small-
around.	gauge wire or needle.
	Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to
	operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions
	under General Cleaning.
Surface burner flame is orange.	Dust particles in main 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 air.
Oven does not operate.	Temperature Control knob is not set properly. Make sure the Temperature
	Control knob is set to the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls.
	Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON." See Installation Instructions.
Entire appliance does not operate.	Make sure cord/plug is plugged securely into outlet.
	Service wiring not complete. Contact servicer or dealer.
	Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric
	company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface
	Controls in this Owner's Guide.
	Be sure gas supply is turned on.
Oven Light (some models) does not	Burned-out or loose bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some
work	models) in this Owner's Guide to replace or tighten the tube/bulb.
Oven smokes excessively during	Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance
broiling.	between the meat and the broiler.
	Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining
	fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
	Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the
	broiler pan without grid or cover grid with foil.
	Broiler drawer/door open. Make sure drawer/door is closed when broiling.
	Broiler drawer/door needs cleaning. Excessive smoke is caused by old grease or
	food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis.
Poor baking results.	Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used.
	Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven
	to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting
	the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.

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