SERVICE INFORMATION
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PROBLEM
Surface burner fails to light
POSSIBLE CAUSES
a. power supply not connected
b. air in the gas line
c. clogged burner port(s)
d. surface
control
not
completely
turned to the LITE position or turned
too quickly from the LITE position
e. power failure
f. sealed burner models: Burner will
not light if the ignitor is damaged,
soiled, wet or if the port directly
below the ignitor is blocked.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIONS
a. connect power, check circuit
breaker or fuse box
b. see page 7 for instructions on
bleeding air from the gas line
c. clean ports with straight pin
d. turn control to the LITE position until
the burner ignites, then turn control
to desired flame size
e. see page 7 to light burner during a
power failure
f. clean and dry burner head. If broken
or damaged, call a serviceman.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Burner flame uneven
Surface burner flame
·
lifts off port
·
yellow in color
Oven burner fails to light
Clock and/or oven light
does not work
a. clogged burner port(s)
a. air/gas mixture not proper
b. no pan in place
NOTE:
Lifting of flame is normal for
sealed burners. Some yellow tipping
with LP gas is normal and acceptable.
a. power supply not connected
b. power failure
c. oven incorrectly set
d. Automatic Oven Cooking feature
incorrectly set
a. clean ports with straight pin
a. call serviceman to adjust burner
b. always place pan on grate before
lighting burner.
NOTE:
Be sure installer properly
adjusted range at time of installation.
a. connect
power,
check
circuit
breaker or fuse box
b. oven will not operate during a power
failure
c. See pages 5 or 12
d. See page 16
a. connect power supply, check circuit
breaker or fuse box
b. tighten or replace light bulb
c. call serviceman to check
d. call serviceman to check
a. power supply not connected
b. bulb may be loose or burned out
c. malfunctioning switch, starter or
ballast
d. malfunctioning clock or loose wiring
Popping sound heard when
burner extinguishes
This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gas when a hot burner is turned
off. The popping sound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the appliance.
Surface burner ignitor
producting clicking sound
a. control knob is in the LITE position.
NOTE:
The life of the ignition
system may be shortened if the
knob is left in the LITE position.
b. surface control switch is moist as a
result of cleaning the range.
c. malfunctioning switch
a. be sure ALL surface burner control
knobs are in the OFF position or are
adjusted to the desired flame
setting
b. allow switch to dry then relight
burner
c. call serviceman to check
Moisture condensation on
oven window
a. it is normal for the window to fog
during the first few minutes the oven
is on
b. cloth saturated with water is used to
clean the window
a. leave door ajar for one or two
minutes to allow moisture to escape
b. Use a damp cloth to clean window to
prevent excess water from seeping
between the panels of glass
