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La Cornue Château 120 Range Repair in San Francisco

The 47 1/4-inch Château, the one that fits tighter kitchens without losing its character.

Model number Château 120 range
About this model

Model overview

The Château 120 range is listed at 47 1/4 inches wide. Of the larger Château sizes in our listing, it is the one that most often finds its way into tighter city kitchens: a Russian Hill flat, a compact Noe Valley house, a pied-à-terre where every inch was argued over.

Two ranges at 120

The lineup also contains a Château 120 WD range with the same width. If you are unsure which one you own, the plate is the answer, and it is usually behind a lower drawer or on the frame behind the oven door. The other model is described on the Château 120 WD range page.

Typical trouble

  • Burners that light unevenly after the range has sat unused for a while.
  • An oven that heats but cycles oddly.
  • A door that feels loose at the hinge.
  • Cooking smells that linger because the hood is not clearing the air.

A range in a small kitchen works hard and sits close to cabinets, so heat and grease reach nearby surfaces quickly. Those conditions are part of why careful cleaning and clearances matter.

Tight spaces, careful service

A narrower range sits snug between cabinetry, with scarcely any room to see behind it. Reaching the rear connections may require sliding the unit forward, which in turn depends on the gas connection having enough slack. We examine that before we move anything, because forcing a heavy range can strain a fitting.

What you can do now

Open the shut-off valve fully, confirm the breaker, seat dry caps and heads, and note the symptom. If you smell gas, leave and call the utility or 911 from outside. For a burning smell or sparks, switch the breaker off.

Looking after a compact range

In a small kitchen, grease travels fast. Wipe the door and trim often, keep the hood filters clean, and give the range some breathing room where you can. Enamel and trim reward gentle cleaning.

The matching top is the Château 120 cooktop. Book through La Cornue range repair and read more in La Cornue ranges. Diagnosis comes first, followed by a written estimate, and nothing is repaired until you approve.

Frequently asked questions

Model-information disclaimer. Confirm your exact model number and specifications with your appliance documentation before booking a repair. Model pages are for identification and compatibility reference.

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