Kenmore 7250 Surface burners do not ignite, Desired flame size, Instructions, Surface Controls

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

Surface burners do not ignite.

• Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the

 

surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to

 

desired flame size.

 

• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or

 

needle to burner head slots and ignition ports. See Cleaning the cooktop and

 

surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section for additional cleaning

 

instructions.

 

• Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only).

 

Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

 

• Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See section on Setting

 

Surface Controls.

 

 

Surface burner flame uneven or only

• Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports

part way around burner cap.

with a small-gauge wire or needle.

 

• Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to

 

operate until flame is full.

 

• Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all burner caps are level

 

and seated correctly on burner heads. See Cleaning the cooktop and

 

surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section.

 

 

Surface burner flame is too high.

• Surface control knob is set too high. Adjust to lower flame setting.

 

• Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all surface burner caps are

 

level and seated correctly on surface burner heads. See Cleaning the

 

cooktop and surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section.

 

• Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.

 

 

Surface burner flame is orange.

• Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes

 

until flame turns blue. In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is

 

unavoidable due to salt content in air.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada KenmoreKenmore Limited Warranty Table of ContentsSave these instructions for future reference Read all instructions before using this applianceTip Over Hazard Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Important safety notice Important Instructions for Using Your CooktopSerial Plate Location Product RecordGrounding Instructions Conversion to L.P. GasOven vent location Before Setting Oven ControlsTypes of oven racks Air circulation in the ovenInstalling burner grates Before Setting Surface ControlsRemember Burner headSetting proper burner flame size Using proper cookwareCookware material types Flame size Type of cookingHome canning Setting Surface ControlsSetting surface burners Setting Clock Setting Oven ControlsSetting silent or audible control mode Oven Control FunctionsSetting Timer Changing temperature display F or COven Lockout Setting BakeUntil is pressed Setting Cook TimeWhen the cook time runs out Operating oven light Setting Delay StartHow convection works Benefits of convection cookingTo set Convection on some models BakingTo set Broil Suggested broil settings table gas ovenBroil To add Warm & Hold when baking with Cook Time Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust oven temperature Warm & HoldStorage in or on appliance-flammable Warmer drawer recommended settingsWarmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item Setting Setting warmer drawer Warmer drawer indicator lightFlex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active To set warmer drawerRead before starting Select Clean Select CleanSetting Select Clean To set Select Clean to start immediatelyTo start a Delay Start Select Clean Delayed Start Select CleanWhen Select Clean is finished Cleaning recommendation table Care & CleaningCleaning surface burner grates Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktopCleaning burner caps Cleaning surface burner headsAluminum foil and utensils WireReplacing oven light some models GlassSpecial door care instructions Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorTo remove oven door To replace oven doorProblem Solution Running Select Clean cycle Be sure oven door closed when broilingSection SearingCooktop and surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section Surface burners in the Care & Cleaning sectionUnavoidable due to salt content in air Surface burners do not igniteProtection Agreements Acuerodes de protección
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