Kenmore 318205342A manual Before You Call, Solutions to Common Problems

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Oven Control Beeps and Displays any F code error (example F11).

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display and stop the beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault number. Press STOP/CLEAR and call Sears or another qualified servicer

“d-O” is displayed.

The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning cycle. Close the door and push upper or lower oven CANCEL pad.

Range not level.

Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Contact

Bad cooking results.

installing agent if rack and cabinet cutout flooring are not level.

 

Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make oven appear to be not level.

 

Be sure cabinets are square and level. Contact cabinet maker to correct

 

problem.

 

 

Entire oven does not operate.

When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has

 

been interrupted, the display will flash. The oven cannot be programmed

 

until the clock is set.

 

Be sure electrical cord is securely connected into the electrical junction box.

 

 

 

Cord/plug is not installed and/or connected. Cord is not supplied with oven.

 

Contact Sears or another qualified servicer.

 

Service wiring not complete. Contact Sears or another qualified servicer.

 

Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric

 

company.

 

 

 

Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug.

 

Controls are not set properly. See instructions under Setting Oven Controls to

 

set the controls.

 

 

 

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following

 

installation. House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse and screw or

 

engage circuit breaker securely.

 

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been

 

installed and previously operating. Contact Sears or another qualified

 

servicer.

 

 

Oven light does not work.

Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light

 

to replace or tighten the bulb.

Fan noise during cooking operation.

A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.

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Contents Kenmore Elite Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions for future reference Your Electric Wall Oven Features At a Glance Wall Oven FeaturesArranging Oven Racks Oven Vent LocationTypes of Oven Racks Air Circulation in the OvenControl Pad Features Feature Min. Temp. or time Max. temp. or timeOven Control Keypads Setting the Clock Setting the ClockInstructions To set the clock example below forSetting Kitchen Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingTo Set Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Kitchen Timer example 5 minutesSetting Oven Lockout Feature Setting Silent Control OperationConsumer Defined Control Setting Accent Light Setting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or CelsiusExample To adjust the Accent light brightness Operating Oven LightsSetting Preheat Setting Oven ControlsTo set the Preheat temperature for 350F Preheating to the original temperatureTemperature Visual Display Setting BakeTo set the Bake Temperature to 350F Oven Baking Baking Problems and Solutions ChartTimed Bake feature Setting Cook TimeWhen the timed bake finishes Off automatically example Bake at 350F for 30 minutesWhen the set bake time runs out Setting Delay StartBroiling Times and Searing Grill if equipped Setting BroilTo set the oven to broil at 550F Electric Range Broiling Table RecommendationsTo Set the Food Convection Roast feature at 375F Setting the Food Categories FeaturesBenefits of Convection Bake Roasting Rack Instructions if equippedUsing and Setting Meat Probe Proper Meat Probe placementImportant things to consider To use the meat probe Setting Convection Bake To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350FGeneral Convection Bake Instructions Setting Convection Convert feature Press to cancel Convection feature at any timeArrange interior oven racks and place food in oven Press Place the food in the oven Setting the Slow Cook FeatureSetting the Warm & Hold Feature To set Warm & HoldTo set Warm & Hold to turn on automatically Star-k.org Restoring factory default settings To Set the Recipe Recall FeatureRecipe example for a Bake mode at 425C To Program the Oven to Begin Baking with a stored RecipeSelf-Cleaning Oven Self-CleaningAdhere to the following cleaning precautions What to Expect during CleaningWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed To Start the Self-Clean CycleTo start an immediate Self-Cleaning cycle or to set a Delay FollowingAdjusting Oven Temperature Self CleaningStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To adjust the oven temperatureGeneral Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your OvenSurfaces How to Clean Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Some modelsTo Remove Oven Door To Replace Oven DoorChanging the Oven Light Changing the Halogen Oven Light some modelsTo replace the light bulb Before You Call Solutions to Common ProblemsSelf-cleaning cycle does not work Corrections. See Adjusting Oven TemperatureCleaning cycle is completed Poor baking resultsProtection Agreements SU-HOGAR Sears Parts & Repair Service Center
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