"brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> Kswck wrote:
>>
>> I own a Tappan-about 10 years or so.
>> Takes 45-60 minutes to heat up to 350deg. For some reason, setting it on
>> 450 then turning it down to 350 is faster. Takes forever to coll down as
>> well. It has always taken long to heat up/cool down, but seems longer
>> lately.
>
> A well insulated stove should take a long time to cool.
>
>> Is this a problem that would require a service call? Can a tech fix this?
>> Or is it time to scrap the oven?
>>
>>
> What kind of gas, natural or propane? If your top burners are operating
> correctly then they have the proper orifices and it's only your oven
> that's taking a long while to heat you may need the oven's regulator
> properly set... there should be a couple of little plastic gizmos included
> with the stove, one for natural gas and one for propane. Call your gas
> company, if propane they will check it out for free... with natural gas
> each utility will respond differently but if you call and say you smell
> gas they will send a tech immediately, then while checking for leaks you
> can mention about the slow oven heating and suggest that perhaps that's
> causing the odor, they will probably check it out and make the adjustment
> for free, takes like five minutes if you have the part. Look for a brown
> envelope taped to your stove, in the utility drawer or behind the stove...
> it will typically contain the orifices amd plastic part for the regulator
> with directions, and a wiring diagram. If you're handy you can probably
> make the change yourself, but turn off the gas main and unplug the
> electric too. Also check your owner's manual, it may mention about the
> regulator setting... and there will be info at the Tappen web site, in
> fact you can phone their customer service number, describe your problem,
> and they will help you.
>
>
>
Thanks Sheldon. At least I got a coherent response from you.
Tis a natural gas hookup.