Kenmore PN 318205824A -1012, Electric Range Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Brown streaks or specks.

Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. “Cooktop

 

Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models” section under General Cleaning.

Areas of discoloration with

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning

metallic sheen.

cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

Poor baking results.

Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center

 

food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to

 

the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe’s recom-

 

mended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see “Adjust-

 

ing Oven Temperature” in the Electronic Oven Control guide.

 

 

Fan noise during cooking

A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and

operation.

the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.

Flames inside oven or smoking

Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

from vent.

Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of

 

 

grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle.

 

If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps under

 

«Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle» in the Electronic Oven Control guide.

 

 

Oven smokes excessively

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under “Setting Oven Controls”.

during broiling.

Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position.

 

 

 

 

Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between

 

the meat and the element. Preheat broil element. Preheat broil element for searing.

 

Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on the

 

broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.

 

 

 

Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling fre-

 

quently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

Self-cleaning cycle does not

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under “Oven Cleaning” in the Electronic

work.

Oven Control Guide.

 

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time.

 

Follow steps under “Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle” in the Electronic

 

Oven Control Guide.

 

 

Soil not completely removed

Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area outside oven seal. These

after self-cleaning cycle.

areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean

 

these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned

 

with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven

 

seal.

Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range

If you have to move your range into/out of your residence or when moving to a new home, it is suggested that you take the following precautions:

1.Screw in the levelling legs under the range.

2.Remove the racks and other utensils from the oven, and from the lower drawer.

3.Use adhesive tape to firmly secure the door and the drawer to the side panels. Also attach the electric power cord in the same manner.

4.Use a two-wheeled trolley with strap and fasten the range to it. Cover the appliance with a heavy blanket to prevent scratches and dents.

5.Avoid pulling or pushing the control panel when moving the appliance.

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Contents 318205824A KenmoreTable of Contents Important Safety Instructions Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Your Slide-in Range Features At a Glance Slide-in Range FeaturesLocations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Setting Surface ControlsAbout the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface ElementsImportant notes Surface Cooking SettingsRecommended Settings for Surface Elements Type of Cooking To Operate the Single Surface ElementsTo Operate the Dual Surface Element Operating the Dual Surface Radiant ElementPlace correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element To Set the Warmer Zone Control Setting Warmer ZoneWarmer Zone Temperature Selection Warmer Zone Recommended Food Setting Table Food ItemCookware Material types Easy to cleanSurface Cooking Selecting Surface Cooking CookwareArranging Oven Racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven Vent Location Removing and Replacing Oven RacksControl Pad Functions Setting Oven ControlsTo Set Add 1 Minute Feature Setting the ClockSetting Kitchen Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Oven Lockout FeatureTo Set the Cooktop Surface Feature Setting Temperature DisplaySetting Bake Setting PreheatTo set the Delay Start with Cook Time feature Setting Cook TimeSetting Delay Start with Cook Time To set the Cook Time featureTo set the Convection Bake Setting Convection BakeBenefits of Convection Bake For best resultsPress Conv Roast Setting Convection RoastSetting Convection Convert To set the Convection RoastTo set the oven to broil Setting BroilTo set Slow Cook Setting WarmSetting Slow Cook To set WarmTo recall a recipe Setting the RecipesSetting Sabbath Feature To set the oven to record a recipeTo adjust the oven temperature lower Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo cancel Sabbath feature To adjust the oven temperature higherCancel pad. Wait until the oven is cool Self-Cleaning CycleBefore Starting Self-Clean What to Expect during CleaningDoor LOCKED, Clean and HOT icons will remain in the display Self-Clean Time LengthWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning CycleCleaning Various Parts of Your Range Care & Cleaning Cleaning ChartSurfaces How to Clean Cooktop Maintenance Care & CleaningCooktop Cleaning To Replace Oven Door Cooktop Cleaning cont’dRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door To Remove Oven DoorStorage Drawer Changing Oven LightRemoving and Replacing Storage Drawer Before You Call Solutions to Common ProblemsAvoid Transportation Damage to your Range Oven Baking Baking Problems and Solutions ChartBaking Problems Causes Corrections Cooking InformationProtection Agreements SU-HOGAR Sears Parts & Repair Service Center
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