Sears 45520 - Manual (Page 20)

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money — Check this list before you cail for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the instructions in this manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual, the Repair Parts List, Model Number, Serial Number and purchase date handy.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DONT CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Range does not work;
totally inoperative
• No power to range • Check appi lance’s ind ividual cl rcuit break­
ers located behind storage drawer.
• Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
• Check cord (if equipped) to be sure it is
plugged In.
• Oven does not heat;
cooktop elements
OK
• Clock set incorrectly (If
equipped)
• Oven controls set incorrectly
• Check clock Instructions.
• Check oven control.
• Cooktop does not
work; oven OK
• Element(s) unplugged
• Improper operation of control
• Check element connections by removing
and re-plugging element(s) firmly.
• Be sure knob is pushed in while turning.
• Foods do not bake
properly
• Oven not preheated long
enough
• Improper rack or pan place­
ment
• Oven vent blocked or covered
• Improper use of foil
• Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Using improper cookware
• Be sure to pre-heat:
until notification tone sounds.
• Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see cooking hints section.
• Reflector bowl must have hole In center
over oven vent.
• Foil use not recommended.
• Reduce temperature 25° for glass or duti/
darkened pans.
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
• See cooking hints.
• Oven temperature
seems inaccurate
■ Thermostat calibration • See adjustments described following this
section.
• Surface works; oven
stops working and
range display is flash­
ing
• Possible range malfunction • Let range cool down for one hour. Place
range back into cooking or cleaning cycle.
If problem repeats, call for service.
• Fan comes on during
bake, broil, or clean (if
so equipped)
• This is normal operation of a
fan designed to cool the
range’s internal components
• Fan should turn OFF after the internal
components have cooled.
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