Maintenance Tips
Ranges, Ovens & Cooktops
Problem: Gas Unit - A burner will not light.
Possible Cause |
Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| The pilot light is out. | Re-light the pilot light. |
| The gas is not on. | Turn on the gas and light the pilot light. (This may require a certified professional) |
Problem: Gas Unit - The pilot light keeps going out.
Possible Cause |
Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| The small pilot gas line is dirty and preventing gas flow. | Clean the pilot orifice with a small brush, paperclip or needle. |
| There is wind coming down the draft hood. | If this is a intermittent problem when its windy you may need a different draft hood. |
Problem: Electric Unit - The unit is not working at all.
Possible Cause |
Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| Check if the power cord is disconnected or loose from the outlet. | Plug the cord in correctly. |
| The breaker may have tripped. | Reset the breaker. |
Problem: Electric Unit - One or more elements are not heating.
Possible Cause |
Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| Defective element or element block. | Replace element or element block. |
| Defective switch. | Replace Switch. |
Problem: Electric Unit - Not cooking correctly.
Possible Cause |
Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| The pot/pan is to big for the burner being used. | Use a bigger sized burner. |
| The rack being used needs raised or lowered. | Adjust the rack as needed. |
