Kenmore 790-9663 manual Before You Call, Occurrence, Possible Cause/Solution

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

Before You Call

•Solutions to Common Problems

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Oven light does not work.

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

Oven smokes excessively during broiling.

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

 

 

 

Make sure oven door 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 for searing.

 

 

 

 

Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges

 

to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

 

 

 

 

Insert 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

 

frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

 

 

 

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

 

recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see

 

Adjusting Your Oven Temperature in this Use & Care Guide.

 

 

 

Self-Cleaning cycle does not work.

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Self-Cleaning.

 

 

 

 

Self-Cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-

 

Cleaning Cycle" under Self-Cleaning.

 

 

 

Soil not completely removed after Self-

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

Cleaning cycle.

These 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 a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage

 

the oven gasket.

 

 

 

Flames inside oven or smoking from vent.

Excessive spillovers in oven. Set Self-Clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

 

 

 

 

Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie

 

spillovers or large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers

 

before starting cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle

 

and follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Self-

 

Cleaning section.

 

 

 

Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface

Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause

(Ceramic-Glass cooktop models only).

scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage.

 

 

Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

 

 

 

 

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See

 

"Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning section.

 

 

 

 

Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

 

 

 

Metal marks

Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils

(Ceramic-Glass cooktop models only).

on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks.

 

See "Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning section.

 

 

 

Brown streaks or specks

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

(Ceramic-Glass cooktop models only).

"Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning section.

 

 

 

Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen

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

(Ceramic-Glass cooktop models only).

creme. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

 

 

 

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Contents ENGLISH ESPAÑOL p/n 316417277Electric Range Estufa eléctricaKenmore Elite Appliance Warranty One Year Limited WarrantyFIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remediesImportant Safety Instructions ENGLISHDo not use the oven or warmer drawer if equipped for storage Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the RoomIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVENSELF CLEANING OVENS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGEMaster Protection Agreements Acuerdos de protecciónSears Installation Service Master Protection AgreementsRange Features Your Electric Range Features IncludeBefore Setting Oven Controls Your Electric Range Features Include cont’dOven Vent Location Removing & Replacing Oven RacksTypes of Oven Racks Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven RacksAir Circulation in the Oven Flat Handle Oven RackBefore Setting Surface Controls To Set the Cooktop Lockout FeatureTo turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFFSetting Surface Controls The available ESEC Window Display SettingsHot Surface Indicator Lights Cooktop Sabbath Day Feature and Sb MessageRecommended Surface Cooking Settings SettingOperating Single Radiant Surface Elements To Operate the Single Radiant Surface ElementsOperating the Double Element some models To Operate the Double Surface ElementsDo not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt Operating the Triple Element some models To Operate the Triple Surface ElementOperating the Bridge Element some models To Operate the Bridge Surface ElementSettings Table Operating the Warmer Warm & Ready ZoneWarmer Zone Temperature Selection To Set the Warmer Zone ControlSurface Cooking SensaCook some modelsUsing proper cookware Cleaning sectionCookware Material Types Arranging Warmer Warm & Ready Drawer Rack PositionsWarmer Warm & Ready Drawer & Bread Proofing Indicator Lights Warmer Drawer Humidity Controller FeatureNote The Warmer Drawer will not operate during the Self-Clean cycle Warmer Drawer Recommended Food Settings TableSetting Warmer Drawer Controls Warmer Drawer Food Temperature SettingsTo Set the Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer DrawerElectronic Oven Control Pad Features Minimum & Maximum Control Pad SettingsFEATURE MIN. TEMP. /TIMESetting Oven Controls Setting the ClockSetting Silent Control Operation INSTRUCTIONS To set the clock example below forSetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting TimerTo set the Timer example for 5 minutes To cancel the Timer before the set time has run outSetting Oven Lockout Feature INSTRUCTIONS To activate the Oven Lockout featureSetting Temperature Display - Fahrenheit or Celsius To reactivate normal oven operationTo Set the Recipe Recall Feature When the Cook Time finishesTo store a typical cookie recipe example for baking at 375F for 9 minutes and to shut-off automatically INSTRUCTIONSSetting Preheat To set the Preheat temperature for 350FTHE OVEN Using the Air Guard feature some models Setting BakeTo set the Bake Temperature to 350F To change the Bake Temperature example changing from 350 to 425FSetting Cook Time Cook Time feature When the Cook Time finishesTo program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically example below toSetting Delay Start Delay Start feature When the set bake time runs outTo set the oven to broil at the default setting 550F Recommended Broiling Times and Searing GrillSetting the Food Categories Features Roasting Rack InstructionsBenefits of Convection Roast RecommendedUsing and Setting Meat Probe Proper Meat Probe placementImportant things to consider Using and Setting the Meat Probe cont’d To use the Meat ProbeSetting Convection Bake to stop Convection Bake or cancel Convection BakeTips for Convection Bake To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350FTo set the Convection Convert feature To Set Add 1 Minute FeatureINSTRUCTIONSPRESSDISPLAY Setting the Slow Cook Feature optionalTo Set the Sabbath Feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Setting the Warm & Hold Feature To set Warm & HoldTo set Warm & Hold to turn ON automatically Warmer Drawer Removal To Remove and Replace Warmer Warm Ready DrawerTo Remove Warmer Drawer To Replace Warmer DrawerSelf-Cleaning Self-Cleaning OvenAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Self- Cleaning 200 thru 400 usingFig. 1 number padsINSTRUCTIONS PRESSWhen the Self-Clean cycle is done Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning cycleTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerAdjusting Oven Temperature General Care & Cleaning How to CleanSurfaces Glass control panelCooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopPlastic or foods with a high sugar content For light to moderate soilRemoving & Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktopSpecial Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop To Remove Oven DoorCare & Cleaning of Stainless Steel some models Changing Oven LightsReplacing the upper oven interior light bulbs POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Before You CallOCCURRENCE Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between Recipes for Slow Cook Slow Cook Turkey BreastParmesan Green Beans and Potatoes Orange Surprise Cake
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