Sears KENMORE 36745 - Manual (Page 22)

Save time and money — Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read ail 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 and purchase date handy.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DONT CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
‘‘F” AND ANY NUMBER
FLASH IN DISPLAY AND
CONTROL BEEPS
Possible oven malfunction Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow oven to cool 1
hour. Place back Into operation, if prob­
lem repeats, disconnect power and gas
supply. Call for service.
RANGE DOES NOT WORK;
TOTALLY INOPERATIVE No power to range Check power cord to be sure it is
plugged in.
COOKTOP BURNERS
AND OVEN
BURNERS DO NOT
WORK
Range not properly
grounded or polarized; This
can affect spark ignition
Controls not set correctly
Gas not turned on
A Oven burners can­
not be lit during a
power failure. A
Warning: Lighting gas
burners with a match is
dangerous. You should
match light the cooktop
burners only in emergency.
Check Installation Instructions packed
with your range.
Check operating instructions in this
manual.
To check if thegas is turned on, light the
cooktop burners with a match by follow­
ing the steps in the ignition section of
this manual. II the burners do not light,
check the shut-off valve in the lower
compartment (see Installation instruc­
tions) and the main gas shut-off valve to
be sure they are in the open position.
COOKTOP BURNER
DOES NOT WORK;
OVEN OK Soil clogging holes (ports) in
burner or burner not as­
sembled properly
Improper operation of control See the removable cooktop burner sec­
tion and the cleaning tips In this manual.
Be sure to push knob in while turning.
FOODS DO NOT BAKE
PROPERLY Oven not preheated long
enough
Improper rack or pan place­
ment
Oven vent blocked or cov­
ered
Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
Recipe not followed
Improper thermostat calibra­
tion
Range and oven rack not
level
Using improper cookware
Be sure to preheat until preheat notifi­
cation tone sounds.
Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking section.
Be sure oven vent (In panel behind
cooktop) is not blocked.
Reduce temperature 25 degrees for glass
or duU/darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?
Check oven temperature adjustment
procedures following this section.
Check installation instructions for level­
ing instructions.
See oven cooking section.
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