Excessive heat around cookware
on cooktop
Cooktop
cooking results not what expected
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Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
Oven will not operate
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Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
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Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air
from the gas lines.
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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Electronic
Oven Control" section.
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On some models, is the Oven Lockout set?
See "Oven Lockout" section.
Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use
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This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on
and off to hold the set oven temperature.
Oven burner
lights, then goes out after I minute
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Press OFF/CANCEL, then wait 1 minute before trying again.
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Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
Oven burner flames
are yellow or noisy
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Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a Sears trained repair specialist.
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Is the proper cookware being used?
See "Cookware"
section.
Oven temperature
too high or too low
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Does the oven temperature
calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature ControF section.
Display shows messages
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Is the display showing "PP'?
There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear
the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" section.
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IS the display showing "F" followed by a number?
Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an "F" code
reappears, contact a Sears trained repair specialist.
See
back cover.
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Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See "Control Knobs" section.
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Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
Baking results
not what expected
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Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
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Are the racks positioned properly?
See "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware" section.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware" section.
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IS the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check to make sure batter is level in the pan.
Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature
15°F to 25°F (5°C to 15°C).
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Are crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust.
Slow baking
or roasting
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Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware" section.
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Is the proper length of time being used?
Increase baking or roasting time.
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Is the proper temperature
set?
Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).
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Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Peeking into the oven while cooking releases oven heat and
can result in longer cooking times.
Self-Cleaning
Cycle will not operate
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Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
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Has START/ENTER
been pressed?
Press START/ENTER.
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Has a delay start been set?
See "Timed Oven Control" section.
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