Kenmore 318205342A manual Poor baking results, Corrections. See Adjusting Oven Temperature

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

OCCURRENCE	POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Oven smokes excessively during broiling.	Oven door is closed. Door should be open during broiling.
	Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more
	clearance between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element for quick
	searing operation.

	Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining
	fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
	Grid on broiler pan wrong-side up. Grease does not drain into broiler pan.
	Always place the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down
	to allow grease to drip into the pan.
	Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil. DO NOT use the broiler
	pan without the grid or cover the grid with foil.
	Oven needs to be cleaned. Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular
	cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters
	cause excessive smoking.
Poor baking results.	Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and
	corrections. See Adjusting Oven Temperature.

Self-cleaning cycle does not work.	Make sure the oven door is closed.
	Controls not set properly. Follow instructions.

	Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under «Stopping or
	Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle» in the Use & care Guide.
Soil not completely removed after self-	Failure to hand clean oven frame and door liner outside the oven door
cleaning cycle is completed.	gasket before starting the self-clean cycle. Hand clean burned on residue
	with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Do not clean the
	oven door gasket or it will be damaged.
	Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.

Flames inside oven or smoke from vent.	Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven
	temperatures, pie spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of
	oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers.

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Contents Kenmore Elite Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions for future reference Wall Oven Features Your Electric Wall Oven Features At a GlanceTypes of Oven Racks Oven Vent LocationArranging Oven Racks Air Circulation in the OvenFeature Min. Temp. or time Max. temp. or time Control Pad FeaturesOven Control Keypads Instructions Setting the ClockSetting the Clock To set the clock example below forTo Set Add 1 Minute Feature Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingSetting Kitchen Timer To set the Kitchen Timer example 5 minutesSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Oven Lockout FeatureConsumer Defined Control Example To adjust the Accent light brightness Setting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or CelsiusSetting Accent Light Operating Oven LightsTo set the Preheat temperature for 350F Setting Oven ControlsSetting Preheat Preheating to the original temperatureSetting Bake Temperature Visual DisplayTo set the Bake Temperature to 350F Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Oven BakingWhen the timed bake finishes Setting Cook TimeTimed Bake feature Off automatically example Bake at 350F for 30 minutesSetting Delay Start When the set bake time runs outTo set the oven to broil at 550F Setting BroilBroiling Times and Searing Grill if equipped Electric Range Broiling Table RecommendationsBenefits of Convection Bake Setting the Food Categories FeaturesTo Set the Food Convection Roast feature at 375F Roasting Rack Instructions if equippedProper Meat Probe placement Using and Setting Meat ProbeImportant things to consider To use the meat probe To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350F Setting Convection BakeGeneral Convection Bake Instructions Press to cancel Convection feature at any time Setting Convection Convert featureArrange interior oven racks and place food in oven Press Setting the Slow Cook Feature Place the food in the ovenTo set Warm & Hold Setting the Warm & Hold FeatureTo set Warm & Hold to turn on automatically Star-k.org Recipe example for a Bake mode at 425C To Set the Recipe Recall FeatureRestoring factory default settings To Program the Oven to Begin Baking with a stored RecipeAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Self-CleaningSelf-Cleaning Oven What to Expect during CleaningTo start an immediate Self-Cleaning cycle or to set a Delay To Start the Self-Clean CycleWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed FollowingStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle Self CleaningAdjusting Oven Temperature To adjust the oven temperatureCleaning Various Parts of Your Oven General Care & CleaningSurfaces How to Clean To Remove Oven Door Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Some modelsRemoving and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door To Replace Oven DoorChanging the Halogen Oven Light some models Changing the Oven LightTo replace the light bulb Solutions to Common Problems Before You CallCleaning cycle is completed Corrections. See Adjusting Oven TemperatureSelf-cleaning cycle does not work Poor baking resultsProtection Agreements Sears Parts & Repair Service Center SU-HOGAR