Tappan 316000191 manual 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.
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.
	Weak, unstable floor. When oven is level, cooktop may not appear to be level
	with countertop. 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. 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. See "To Remove and Replace Burners" under General
	Cleaning within the chart titled "Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range." With
	the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports.
	Range power cord is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged
	into the outlet.
	Electrical power outage. 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 with a small-gauge
around.	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.	Thermostat and/or Selector Control knobs are not set properly. Make sure the
Entire appliance does not operate.	Thermostat and/or Selector Control knobs are set to the desired function. See
	Setting Oven Controls. Make sure the automatic timer is set to the current
	time of day.
	Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON'. See installation instructions.
	Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
	Service wiring not complete. Contact servicer or dealer.
	Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). 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.

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