Kenmore 790.489 Microwave Oven, Operate, On. Cooling fan does not work, Entire appliance does not

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Before You Call (continued)

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

 

 

Microwave Oven

 

Control pads for Sensor Cooking, One-

• The oven door was opened and closed without initiating a cooking cycle within

Touch Cooking, and Defrost will not

three minutes. Touch Stop to resume normal pad operation.

operate.

 

 

 

Microwave oven light does not come

• If one of those situation appear please check the electrical outlet, fuse and/or

on. Cooling fan does not work.

circuit breaker. If they are functioning properly, contact Sears Part & Repair. A

Turntable does not rotate. Water in a

microwave oven should never be serviced by a “do-it-yourself” repair person.

cup in microwave does not warm.

 

My popcorn is not popping completely when using my microwave

•Always use the popcorn/bacon tray provided with the unit to cook popcorn. Do not place microwave popcorn directly on the metal turntable as metal on metal may produce sparking.

A fan always comes on when I use my

•

This is normal. This appliance is equipped with a blower which keeps all internal

microwave oven

 

components at a cool temperature. The blower may keep running even if the

 

 

oven has been turned off, until the components have cooled down.

Lower Oven

 

 

Faulty Installation

•

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

 

 

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 appliance does not

•

The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate

operate

 

the oven. See “Setting clock at power up” in the Getting Started section.

 

• 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 your dealer, installing agent or authorized servicer.

 

• Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or

 

 

authorized service agent.

 

• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric

 

 

company for service.

 

• Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug.

 

• Controls are not set properly. See instructions 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.

Oven does not operate

•

Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired cooking feature.

 

 

See Lower Oven Operating Instructions in this Use & Care Guide or read the

 

 

instructions “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.

Oven light does not work

•

Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Lower Oven Light section in this Use &

 

 

Care Guide.

• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.

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Contents Kenmore Elite Product Record Table of ContentsPlease carefully read and save these instructions Serial Plate LocationImportant Safety Instructions Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires When heating fat or grease, watch it closelyAppliance during a power failure. If power fails Buildup of pressure may cause the containerSave These Instructions for Future References Your Microwave / Wall Oven Features AT a Glance Low rack High rackAbout Microwave Cooking Radio or TV InterferenceAbout Your Microwave Oven About FoodsAbout Utensils and Coverings HOW to USE Aluminum Foil in Your Microwave OvenAbout Safety Do not USEControl Pad Features Max. time Control Pad Settings & Microwave Menu LabelFeature Max. tempTypes of Oven Racks Oven Vent LocationArranging Lower Oven Racks Baking & Roasting for Lower OvenGetting Started Time Cooking To SET Power LevelMicrowave Manual Operation Manual DefrostMicrowave Operating Instructions Sensor ModeUsing Sensor Mode Covering FoodsFood Amount Procedure Sensor CookPress Sensor Cook Auto Defrost Reheat Sensor ReheatAuto Reheat Convection Bake To SET Temperature Level in Convection CookingConvection Cooking Convection RoastAuto Conv Bake Press Auto ConvCookies Chicken Setting/FoodAuto Conv Roast TurkeyPieces Auto Conv BroilHamburgers SteaksPizza Auto CookPress Auto Cook BeverageQuick Start More or Less Time AdjustmentTurbo Cooking ADD 30 SecondsFor best results Setting bake for lower ovenLower Oven Operating Instructions Pan position for one rack bakingCook Time When the Cook Time finishesPress Delay Start Press Cook TimeFood Rack Temp Setting broil for lower ovenClose the oven door 1st side 2nd sidePress Conv Bake Benefits of convection bakeFor best results Benefits of conv bake using conv convert option Convection ConvertPress Conv Bake Press Conv Convert Meat Weight Oven temp Internal temp Minute per lb Press Conv RoastRoasting rack instructions Meat Probe Proper probe placementDefault 170F / 76C Minimum 130F / 54C Maximum 210F / 99C Press Meat ProbeSlow cook may be set with the following options Cook time Slow CookWarm & Hold Press Warm & HoldSabbath Mode Setting Sabbath ModeCanceling Sabbath Mode Recipe Recall User Preferences What to Expect during Cleaning Lower Oven Self-Cleaning CycleBefore Starting SELF-CLEAN Do not HandWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed SELF-CLEAN CyclePress Flex Clean Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning CycleMicrowave General Care & Cleaning Lower Oven General Care & Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Lower Oven Door To Remove Oven DoorTo Replace Oven Door Replacing the lower oven interior light bulbs Special Door Care InstructionsChanging Lower Oven Lights Halogen Light BulbBaking Problems and Solutions Chart Before You CallOven Baking Operate Lower Oven Faulty InstallationMicrowave Oven On. Cooling fan does not workDisplays any F code error for Self-cleaning cycle does notAfter self-cleaning cycle is WorkPage Protection Agreements Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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