Sears 30229 - Manual (Page 14)

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money - Check this list before you call 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 and your Repair Parts List handy with the model, serial number and purchase date.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DON’T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Foods do not broil
properly
• Improper rack position
• Oven preheated
• Improper utensil used
• Improper broiling time
• Oven door open
• Check broiler pan placement In broiling
section.
• Do not preheat when broiling.
• Use broiler pan and grid supplied with range.
• Check broiling chart in broiling section.
• Close oven door.
• Oven smokes • Dirty oven
• Broilerpanfuilof greaseieft
in oven
• Check for heavy spillover.
• Clean pan and grid after each use.
• Be sure that the sump (grease well) is to the
front of the range when broiling.
1 • Continuous-Cleaning
j oven finish looks
soiled (continuous-
ciean models only)
• Heavy spillovers were not
wiped up
• See continuous-cleaning oven Information In
the cleaning section.
The continuous-cleaning oven finish will not
keep your oven spotless, only presentably
• clean.
• Oven burners do not
work
• Gas supply not connected
or not turned on; if using
L.P. gas, tank may be empty
• Controls not adjusted
properly
• Burners not adjusted
properly
• Check the reducer shut-off valve and the gas
supply shut-off valve to be sure they are open
(see installation section).
If using L.P. gas. Is there any gas in the L.P.
tank?
• Check operating instructions In this manual.
• See the Installation section In this manual.
• Foods do not bake
properly
• Oven not preheated long
enough
• Improper rack or pan
placement
• Improper use of foil
• Improper temperature
setting for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Improper thermostat
calibration
• Using improper cookware
• Be sure to preheat until notification tone
sounds, or for 15 minutes.
• Maintain uniform air space around pans and
utensils; see oven cooking section.
• Foil use not recommended.
• Reduce temperature 25" for glass or dull/
darkened pans.
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Check oven temperature adjustment
procedures (next page).
• See oven cooking section.
• Oven display is
flashing “F” and a
number; oven stops
working
• Possible oven malfunction • Press CLEAR/OFF. Let oven cool down for 1
hour. Place oven back into operation. If
problem repeats, call for service.
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