SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

Intermittent sparking

• Ceramic igniter is wet or dirty.

• Carefully dry or clean igniter.

 

• Burner ports are clogged.

• Clean ports on burner cap with a wire, a

 

 

needle or straightened paper clip.

 

 

 

More than four clicks of

• Improper fit of burner cap onto

• Align burner cap properly on burner base.

igniter before lighting

burner base.

 

 

 

 

Constant Sparking

• Range is not properly grounded.

• Refer to Installation Instructions. Have a

 

 

qualified electrician ground the range

 

 

properly.

 

• Electrical power supply is incorrectly

• Refer to Installation Instructions.

 

polarized.

Have a qualified electrician ground the

 

 

range properly.

 

 

 

Before Calling For Service

Before calling for service, check the following to avoid unnecessary service charges.

Be sure to check these items first:

Is there a power outage in the area?

Is the household fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?

Is the range disconnected from the electrical supply?

If the Burners do not Ignite

Are the burner caps properly aligned and seated in the burner bases?

Are the burner ports clogged?

Is a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped?

Is the manual shut-off valve closed, preventing the flow of gas?

Data Rating Plate

The data rating plate shows the model and serial number of your range. It is located on the frame, behind the oven door (See illustration).

Rating plate(s) located

under front edge of

cooktop.

Wiring/schematic dia-

grams placed behind toe

kick panel.

Figure 25: Rating Plate and Wiring Diagram Locations (oven door not shown)

The electric wiring diagrams and schematics in the toe kick area should not be removed except by a service technician. Replace after service.

CAUTION:

Before removing the toe kick panel, disconnect the range from the electrical power supply. Reinstall the toe kick panel before reconnecting the range to the power supply and operating the range.

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