Avanti DG24CSS - 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 V Push in and turn control to the ON position until burner
completely turned to the ON position. ignites, then turn control to desired flame setting.
Burner ports are clogged. Use a small gauge wire or needle to open ports.
Burners not positioned properly. Verify that the burners are positioned properly on the
orifice hoods and the burners are sitting flat on the burner
supponwith tabs engaged in slots.
V Range not set for appropriate gas
input.
❖ See range conversion section of this manual
V Pilot lights won't light due to power
failure.
•> Light pilots manually.
Range power cord is disconnected
from the outlet. *> Be sure power cord is plugged into grounded outlet.
Flame burns halfway round. ❖ Burner ports are dogged. Use a small gauge wire or needle to open ports.
Moisture is present after cleaning. ❖ Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until
flame is full. OR dry burners thoroughly following
instructions in range ’Cleaning’ section.
Range is not set for appropriate gas
input. *:* See range conversion section of this manual.
Flame is orange. ❖ Dust particles in main line. •> Allow burner to operate for a few minutes until flame turns
blue.
Range is not set for appropriate gas
input. •> See range conversion section of this manual.
Oven light does not work. •:* Burned out or loose bulb. Tighten or replace oven :icht bulb.
Oven or broiler does not heat. Range is not set for appropriate gas
input. See range conversion section of this manual.
Temperature control not set properly. ❖ Make sure temperature control is set at desired
temperature.
<• Pilot light will not light due to power
failure.
❖ Light pilots manually.
House fuse has blown or circuit
breaker has tripped. •I* 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.
Range cord is disconnected from
outlet. <* Be sure the power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet
Oven temperature is V Oven capillary bulb not positioned Verify that capillar/ bulb is snapped in clips straight 3"c
inaccurate. properly. not touching sides or coated with oven cleaner or focc
<* Temperature control not set properly. ❖ Make sure the temperature control knob is set a: t.ne
desired temperature.
Improper use of foil. •:* Keep foil clear of holes :n oven bottom anc off of even
racks.
*:• Vent blocked. f Keep vent at rear of backguard dear.
Range not set for appropriate gas
incut.
❖ See range conversion section in this manual.
Nuisance sparking while oven
is in operation. Improperly grounded or reversed
polarity electrical outlet.
•> Have outlet corrected cy a qualified electrician.
Oven burner cycles on and off. This is normal. i
Smoke or odor on initial oven
operation.
•:* This is normal. ■ •
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Range is not level. 't- Poor instatiation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a.'Jeyel on :ne i
rack. Aejust leveling legs. ^ j
Weak or unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range ;
Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor, j
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may
make range appear to be unlevel. 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. •> Reposition the broiler pan to provide more clearance !
between the meat and the oroiler burner !
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Meat not prepared properly. Remove excess fat from meat. |
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