Kenmore 790.7869 manual Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION, Is too, Soil is not completely removed

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Solutions to Common Problems

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE

CAUSE/SOLUTION

Oven smokes

excessively

during broiling.

Meat

is too

close to the broil

burner.

Reposition

the

oven

rack

to

provide

more

clearance

between the meat and the broiler.

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

to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.

Broiler pan used without insert or insert covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan

without the insert or cover the insert with foil.

Broiler

drawer

needs

to be cleaned.

Excessive

smoking

is caused

by a build-up

of grease

or food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis (some models).

Oven

door

or

Broiler

drawer

is open. Door/Drawer

should

be

closed

when

broiling.

Oven control beeps and displays any F Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display

code error (for example Fll).and stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press STOP/

Poor baking results.

CLEAR and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®for assistance (See back cover).

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 cooking too hot or cool,

see Adjusting Your Oven Temperature.

Self-Cleaning cycle does not work.

Soil is not completely removed.

Controls are not set properly. Follow instructions in Self-Cleaningsection.

Self-cleaning	cycle	was interrupted.		Stop time	must be set	2 to 4 hours past the	start time.	;
Follow steps	under	"Stopping	or	Interrupting	a Self-Clean	Cycle" under Self	Cleaning.	_J,_

Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door areas outside oven seal. These areas

are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

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

Flames inside oven or smoking 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-Clean Cycle" in the Self

Cleaning section.

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