15
Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service,
review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences
(shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these
problems are provided with the problem listed:
Entire appliance does not operate -
(1) The time of day is not
set. The time of day
must
first be set in order to operate the
oven. See “To Set the Clock” in the
Setting Oven Controls
section.(2) Make sure cord/plug is plugged correctly into outlet.
(3) Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer,
installing agent or authorized service agent. (4) Electrical
power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house
lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Surface gas burners can be lit manually. See
Setting Surface
Controls
in this Use & Care Manual.
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible
for service -
(1) Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly.
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. (2)
Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range
can be lifted over carpet.
Range is not level -
(1) 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 oven rack is level. (2) Be sure
floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support
range. (3) If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to
correct the situation. (4) Kitchen cabinet alignment may make
range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have
sufficient room for range clearance.
Oven control beeps and displays any “F” code error (for
example F3; some models) -
Electronic control has detected a
fault condition. Press
CLEAR/OFF
to clear the display & stop
beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number.
Press
CLEAR/OFF
& contact your authorized service agent.
Oven light does not work
(some models)
-
Replace or tighten bulb.
See
Changing Oven Light
section in this Use & Care Manual.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling -
(1) Control(s) not
set properly. Follow Broil instructions under
Setting Oven
Controls
. (2) Broiler Drawer is open.
The Broiler Drawer should
be closed while broiling.
(3) Meat too close to the broil element.
Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between
the meat & the element. Preheat the broil element for searing.
(4) Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat.
Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into
lean. (5) Insert on broiler pan wrong side up & grease not
draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up &
slots down to allow grease to drip into pan (some models). (6)
Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is
necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters
cause excessive smoking.
Poor baking results -
Many factors affect baking results. Make
sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the
oven & 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.
Surface Burners do not light -
(1) Surface Control knob was
not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the Surface
Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control
knob to desired flame size. (2) Burner ports are clogged. With
the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean
ports. See “Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps,
Head & Drip Pans” in the
General Care & Cleaning
section for
additional cleaning instructions. (3) Range power cord is
disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be
sure power cord is securely plugged into the outlet. (4)
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners
can be lit manually. See section on
Setting Surface Controls
.
Oven does not operate -
(1) Be sure the oven controls are set
properly for the desired function. See
Setting Oven Controls
in
this Use & Care Manual or read the instructions for “Entire
appliance does not operate” listed below. (2) Be sure the Gas
Regulator Valve is in the “ON” position. Refer to the
Installation
Instructions
to for more information.
Surface burner flame burns only part way around burner cap
-
(1) Burner ports are clogged. With the gas burner OFF, clean
ports with a small-gauge wire or needle. (2) Moisture is
present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame & allow burner to
operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following
the instructions under “Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas,
Burner Caps, Head & Drip Pans” in the
General Care &
Cleaning
section.
Surface burner flame is orange -
(1) Dust particles in gas main
line. Allow the gas burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns
blue in color. (2) In coastal areas a slightly orange flame may be
unavoidable due to salt in air.
Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent -
Excessive
spillovers in oven. This will especially be the case for pie
spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe
up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or
excessive smoke are present see “To Broil” in the
Setting Oven
Controls
section.
Poor baking results -
Many factors affect baking results. Make
sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the
oven & 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. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see
Adjusting Your
Oven Temperature
in this Use & Care Manual (some models).
Oven control beeps & displays any F code error (for example
F11; some models) -
Electronic control has detected a fault
condition. Press
CLEAR/OFF
to clear the display & stop
beeping. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the F code error
repeats, remove power suppy to appliance, wait 5 minutes and
then repower the appliance and set clock time of day. Try the
Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, record fault
number, press
CLEAR/OFF
& contact an authorized service
agent.
