Avanti GR-24BG - Manual (Page 15)

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call.
Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FIND YOUR
PROBLEM HERE
POSSIBLE CAUSE HOW TO FIX IT
Surface burners do not light. ❖
Surface control has not been
completely turned to the ON position,
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Burner ports are clogged.
❖
Burners not positioned properly.
❖
Range not set for appropriate gas
input.
❖
Pilot lights won’t light due to power
failure.
❖
Range power cord is disconnected
from the outlet.
❖
Push in and turn control to the ON position until burner
ignites, then turn control to desired flame setting.
•>
Use a small gauge wire or needle to open ports.
❖
Verify that the burners are positioned properly on the
orifice hoods and the burners are sitting flat on the burner
support with tabs engaged in slots.
❖ See range conversion section of this manual.
❖
Light pilots manually,
•>
Be sure power cord is plugged into grounded outlet.
Flame burns halfway round. ❖
Burner ports are clogged.
❖
Moisture is present after cleaning.
❖
Range is not set for appropriate gas
input.
❖
Use a small gauge wire or needle to open ports.
•> Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until
flame is full. OR dry burners thoroughly following
instructions in range "Cleaning” section.
❖
See range conversion section of this manual.
Flame is orange. ❖
Dust particles in main line.
❖
Range is not set for appropriate gas
input.
❖
Allow burner to operate for a few minutes until flame turns
blue.
❖
See range conversion section of this manual.
Oven light does not work. •>
Burned out or loose bulb.
❖
Tighten or replace oven light bulb.
Oven or broiler does not heat.
❖
Range is not set for appropriate gas
input.
❖
Temperature control not set properly.
❖
Pilot light will not light due to power
failure.
❖
House fuse has blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
❖
Range cord is disconnected from
outlet.
❖
See range conversion section of this manual.
❖
Make sure temperature control is set at desired
temperature.
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Light pilots manually.
❖
Check/reset circuit breaker and/or replace fuse. Do not
increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit
overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician,
❖
Be sure the power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet.
Oven temperature is
inaccurate. ❖
Oven capillary bulb not positioned
properly.
❖
Temperature control not set properly.
❖
Improper use of foil.
❖
Vent blocked.
❖
Range not set for appropriate gas
input.
❖
Verify that capillary bulb is snapped in dips straight and
not touching sides or coated with oven cleaner or food.
❖
Make sure the temperature control knob is set at the
desired temperature.
❖ Keep foil clear of holes in oven bottom and off of oven
^ racks.
❖
Keep vent at rear of backguard clear,
❖ See range conversion section in this manual.
Nuisance sparking while oven
is in operation. Improperly grounded or reversed
polarity electrical outlet.
❖ Have outlet corrected by a qualified electrician.
Oven burner cycles on and off. ❖ This is normal.
Smoke or odor on initial oven
operation. ❖ This is normal.
Range is not level. •> Poor installation.
❖ Weak or unstable floor.
<* Kitchen cabinet misalignment may
make range appear to be unlevel.
•I* Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the
rack. Adjust leveling legs.
❖ Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range.
Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.
❖ Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for
range clearance. Contact cabinetmaker to correct
problem.
Oven smokes excessively. ❖ Meat too close to broiler burner. •> Repositiot\ the broiler pan to provide more clearance
between the meat and the broiler burner
—Meat not prepared properly": •:* Remove excess fat from meat.
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