Sears 36519 - Manual (Page 26)

Before Calling for Service
Save time and money — Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read alt the instructions in this manual carefully. Then, if you have a problem,
always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you cal! for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Store or Service Center for help. When calling, have
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DON’T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL
YOU CHECK
• Range does not work; totally in- • No power to range • Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
operative
• Check power cord to be sure it is plugged in.
• Cooktop burners and oven • Gas supply not connected or not • To check if the gas is turned on, light the
burners do not work turned on; if using L.P. gas. tank cooktop burners with a match by following the
may be empty steps in the ignition section of this manual. If
the burners do not light, check the shut-off
valve below the lift-up cooktop (see valve to
be sure that it is in the open position).
If using L.P. gas; is there any gas in the L.P.
tank?
• Range not properly grounded or
polarized; this can affect spark
ignition
• Check installation section in this manual.
• Controls not set correctly ’ Check operating instructions in this manual.
• Burners not adjusted properly • See the installation section in this manual.
• Shut-off valve below cooktop is
not in the open position
• Check installation section in this manual.
• Cooktop burner does not work; • Soil clogging holes (ports) in • See the removable cooktop burner section
oven OK burner or burner assembly mis­
aligned and the cleaning tips in this manual.
• Improper operation of control • Be sure to push knob in while turning.
• Burners not adjusted properly • See the installation section in this manual.
• Foods do not bake properly • Oven not preheated long ■ Be sure to preheat:
enough 15 minutes
or until preheat tone signals
• Improper rack or pan place- • Maintain uniform air space around pans and
ment utensils; see oven cooking section.
■ Oven vent blocked or covered • Be sure oven vent (in panel behind cooktop)
is not blocked.
• Improper use of foil • Foil use not recommended.
• Improper temperature setting • Reduce temperature 25 degrees for glass or
for utensil used dull/darkened pans.
* Recipe not followed • Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Improperthermostalcalibration • Check oven temperature adjustment proce­
dures (next page).
• Range and oven rack not level • Check the installation section for leveling
instructions.
1 • Using improper cookware • See oven cooking section.
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