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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.
RANGE DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION
Nothing works • The range is not plugged into a properly grounded outlet (120v polarized).
• The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact a Sears
Service Center to reconnect the range to the gas supply. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
OVEN/BROILER BURNER
PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION
The oven does not work • You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to setting the
electronic oven control section. (See pp. 11-24.)
• You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or
cancel and reset the control.
• The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position. (See the
Installation Instructions.)
The burner fails to light • The ignitor is broken. Contact a Sears Service Center to replace it.
• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
The burner flames lift • The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact a Sears Service Center to check the
away from the ports, are air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
yellow, or are noisy
SURFACE BURNERS
PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION
The burner fails to light • The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before turning
them. Make sure the control knob is turned to the LITE position. (See p. 7.)
• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
• The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See p. 33.)
The burner flames are • The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See p. 33.)
uneven • The burner caps may not be positioned properly. (See p. 33.)
The burner flames lift off • The burner needs cleaning. (See pp. 33 and 34.)
the ports, are yellow, or • The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact a Sears Service Center to check the
are noisy when turned off air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
The burner makes a pop- • The burner is wet from washing. Let it dry.
ping noise when on
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