SURFACE BURNERS
PROBLEM
CAUSE/SOLUTION
The burner fails to light
• The range is not plugged into a properly wired and polarized outlet. Try
another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
• When using the surface burners for the first time, it is necessary to turn on
any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.
• 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.)
• A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has been tripped.
• The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See p. 34.)
• Make sure Cooktop Lockout has been cancelled. (See p. 13.)
• There is a power outage.
The burner flames are
• The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See p. 34.)
uneven
• The burner caps may not be positioned properly. (See p. 34.)
The burner flames lift off
• The burner needs cleaning. (See pp. 33, 34.)
the ports, are yellow, or
• The burner may be damaged. Contact a Sears Service Center to check
are noisy when turned off
the burner.
• If propane gas is being used, the range may have been converted
improperly. Contact a Sears Service Center.
The burner makes a
• The burner is wet from washing. Let it dry.
popping noise when on
WHEN SELF-CLEANING
YOUR OVEN
PROBLEM
CAUSE/SOLUTION
The Self-Cleaning cycle
will not work
• START/ENTER has not been pressed.
• A delay start has been set. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel
and reset the control.
• The door is not closed all the way.
38