Tappan 318200764 manual Occurrence, Possible Cause/Solution, materials in this appliance

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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.

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Oven Control Beeps and Displays -F1- through -F8- (some models).

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push Cancel to clear the display and stop the display from beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault number, push the Cancel button and contact an authorized servicer.

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 the

Appliance must be accessible for service.

problem.

 

 

 

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.

Electrical power outage. Burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.

Flame burns half way around.

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports.

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.

 

 

 

A slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air in coastal areas.

 

 

Oven does not operate

Temperature Control knob is not set properly. Make sure the Temperature Control knob is

 

set to desired function. See Setting Oven Controls.

 

 

 

Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See installation instructions.

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Tappan 318200764 manual Occurrence, Possible Cause/Solution, materials in this appliance, Avoid Service Checklist