Tappan 316000182 Occurrence, Possible Cause/Solution, Surface burner flame is orange

Models: 316000182

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Avoid Service Checklist

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.

 

This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among

 

its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller

 

constantly monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits

 

to insure they are all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems

 

fails, the controller will immediately stop operation, beeping and flashing an

 

error code of F1 or F3* in the display window.

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 range is

 

level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.

 

 

 

 

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 new flexible A.G.A./C.G.A. approved metal

 

appliance connector installed.

 

 

 

*Oven control beeps and displays F1

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push CLEAR to clear the

or F3.

display and stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number.

 

Push CLEAR and contact an authorized servicer.

 

 

 

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 knob

 

to desired flame size.

 

 

 

 

Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See "To Clean the Contoured Well

 

Areas, Burner Cap Assembly, Trim Ring (some models), Burner Pan (some

 

models) and Burner Base" under General Cleaning. With the burner off, clean

 

ports with a small-gauge wire or needle.

 

 

 

 

Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only).

 

Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit

 

manually. See Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.

 

 

 

Surface burner flame burns half way

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using 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 in

 

the General Cleaning section.

Surface burner flame is orange.

Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.

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Tappan 316000182 Occurrence, Possible Cause/Solution, Surface burner flame is orange, Avoid Service Checklist