Kenmore 790.7865, 790.7965, 790.7866 manual Before You Call, Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION

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Before You Call

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

Range is not level.

Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service.

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.

Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.

Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance.

Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem.

Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.

Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible C.S.A. international approved metal appliance connector installed.

Surface burners do not light.Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and 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 clean ports. See "Surface Burners" in the General Care & Cleaning table for additional cleaning instructions.

Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet.

Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually. See

Setting Surface Controls.

Surface burnerflame burns half way around.

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire or needle.

 

Moisture

is present after cleaning.

Lightly

fan the flame

and allow burner to operate

until

 

flame is full.

Dry the

burners thoroughly

following instructions

in the

General Care &

 

Cleaning

section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface burner flame is orange.

Dust particles

in main

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 air.

Oven

does not

operate.

Be sure the oven controls are

set correctly

for the desired function.

See Setting Oven

 

 

 

Controls or Entire

Appliance

Does

Not

Operate

(see below).

 

 

 

 

Be sure regulator

gas valve is

"ON".

See

installation instructions.

 

Entire

appliance

does not operate.

Check house circuit breakers.The time of day must

be set in order

to operate the oven.

 

 

 

Make sure electrical cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet (electric ignition models only).

Oven light does not work.

Service wiring not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® for assistance (See back cover).

Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface Controls.

Be sure gas supply is turned on.

Burned-out or loose bulb. See Changing the Oven Light (some models) to replace or tighten the bulb.

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Contents Stufa a as Pin 316462439One Year Limited Warranty Kenmore Appliance WarrantyIMPORTANT Safety iNSTRUCTiONS 790Important Safety instructions If the information in this manual is notImportant Safety instructions Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas or L.R Gas Wall receptacleProtection Agreements Acuerodes de protecci6nRange Features Your Gas Range Features ncudeTypes of Oven Racks Before Setting Oven ControlsRemoving & Replacing Oven Racks Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven RacksSetting Surface Controls Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame SizeOven Contro Functions For a silent control panelTo Set the Minute Timer Setting Oven ControlsTo Set the Clock To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting Oven Controls contdTo Set or Change the Temperature for Baking To Set Control for Oven Lockout LockoutTo Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start Features To Set for Broiling To Operate the Oven LightTo set Warm & Hold Setting Warmer Drawer ControlsSetting the Warm & Hold TM Feature To set Warm & Hold to turn on automaticallyWarmer Warm & Ready TM Drawer Indicator Light some models Setting Warmer Drawer Controls contdTo Remove Warmer Drawer Self-Cleaning Oven Self-CleaningAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Self-Cleaning contd Stopping or Interrupting a Select Self-Cleaning CycleGeneral Care & Cleaning Cleaning the CooktopGeneral Care & Cleaning contd Changing the Oven LightAdjusting the Oven Temperature Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Before You CallBefore You Call Ca,aoyt r eayo,oe, ght/USaodCanaea/.A

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