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Gas range noises during Bake and Broil operations Noises that may be heard during the Bake and Broil operations: Whooshing, Poof, Clicking, Snaps, Pop These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cycle. ■ A pop can be heard when the gas valve is opening or cycling on and will make a single pop when it snaps open from the solenoid. It sounds similar to a suction cup being pulled off of a piece of glass. ■ The igniters will click several times until the flame is detected. These are short clicking sounds like tapping a nail onto a piece of glass. ■ A whooshing or poof sound is heard when the Bake or Broil burner ignites. ■ On some models, a clicking sound can be heard when the convection fan relay cycles on and off. Cookware not level on cooktop ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the proper cookware being used? Use cookware with a flat bottom. See "Cookware" section. Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop ■ 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 ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. Oven will not operate ■ Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized? Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity. ■ 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. ■ Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See "Electronic Oven Control" section. ■ On some models, is the Oven Lockout set? See "Oven Lockout" section. ■ Is the main or regulator gas shutoff in the off position? Contact a designated service technician or see the Installation Instructions. Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use ■ This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on and off to hold the set oven temperature. Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow, or noisy ■ Is propane gas being used? The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist. ■ Is the air/gas mixture correct? Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions. Oven temperature too high or too low ■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See "Oven Temperature Control" section. 14 Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing a flashing time? There has been a power failure. Press CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" section. ■ Is the display showing "F" followed by a number? Press CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. If an "F" code appears again, contact a trained repair specialist. Cooktop cooking results not what expected ■ Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section. ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Controls" section. Baking results not what expected ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Was the oven preheated? Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven. ■ Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See "Oven Temperature Control" section. ■ Is the proper bakeware being used? See "Bakeware" section. ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Make sure batter is level in the pan. ■ Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Decrease oven temperature 10° F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C). ■ Are crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. Slow baking or roasting ■ Was the oven preheated? Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is the proper length of time being used? Increase baking or roasting time. ■ Is the proper temperature set? Increase temperature by 25°F (15°C). ■ Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. Broiler burner fails to light ■ Is the ignition system broken? Contact a designated service technician to replace it. ■ Has a household fuse been blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

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Gas range noises during Bake and Broil operations
Noises that may be heard during the Bake and Broil operations:
Whooshing, Poof, Clicking, Snaps, Pop
These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard
each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cycle.
■
A pop can be heard when the gas valve is opening or cycling
on and will make a single pop when it snaps open from the
solenoid. It sounds similar to a suction cup being pulled off of
a piece of glass.
■
The igniters will click several times until the flame is detected.
These are short clicking sounds like tapping a nail onto a
piece of glass.
■
A whooshing or poof sound is heard when the Bake or Broil
burner ignites.
■
On some models, a clicking sound can be heard when the
convection fan relay cycles on and off.
Cookware not level on cooktop
■
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
■
Is the proper cookware being used?
Use cookware with a flat bottom. See “Cookware” section.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
■
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
¹⁄₂
" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Oven will not operate
■
Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
■
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.
■
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Electronic Oven Control” section.
■
On some models, is the Oven Lockout set?
See “Oven Lockout” section.
■
Is the main or regulator gas shutoff in the off position?
Contact a designated service technician or see the
Installation Instructions.
Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use
■
This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on
and off to hold the set oven temperature.
Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow, or noisy
■
Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a trained repair specialist.
■
Is the air/gas mixture correct?
Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas
mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
Oven temperature too high or too low
■
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
Display shows messages
■
Is the display showing a flashing time?
There has been a power failure. Press CANCEL/OFF to clear
the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” section.
■
Is the display showing “F” followed by a number?
Press CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. If an “F” code
appears again, contact a trained repair specialist.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
■
Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
■
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
Baking results not what expected
■
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
■
Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
■
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
■
Is the proper bakeware being used?
See “Bakeware” section.
■
Are the racks positioned properly?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
■
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
■
Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Make sure batter is level in the pan.
■
Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 10
°
F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C).
■
Are crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.
Slow baking or roasting
■
Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
■
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
■
Is the proper length of time being used?
Increase baking or roasting time.
■
Is the proper temperature set?
Increase temperature by 25°F (15°C).
■
Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Broiler burner fails to light
■
Is the ignition system broken?
Contact a designated service technician to replace it.
■
Has a household fuse been blown, or has a circuit
breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.