Kenmore 790.75609, 790.75604, 790.75602 manual Before You Call, Occurrence 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

POSSIBLE

CAUSE/SOLUTION

Range is not level.

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.

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

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.

Surface burners do not light.

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

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 smalPgauge wire or needle to clean

ports. See "Surface Burners" in the 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

burner

flame

burns half way

Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean

ports by using

a small-gauge

wire

around.

 

 

 

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 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,

The time of day must

first

be set in order

to operate

the oven.

 

 

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

Service wiring not complete. Contact a Sears Service Center.

Oven light (some models) does not work.

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 GAS Range Sears Maintenance Agreement Full ONE Year Warranty on ALL PartsSears Maintenance Agreements 790Important Safety Instructions For Your SafetyImportant Instructions for Cleaning Your Range Important Instructions for Using Your CooktopSelf Cleaning Ovens Grounding Instructions Important Safety NoticeSerial Plate Location Range Features YourSetting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size Setting Surface ControlsOperating the Gas Surface Burners Arranging Oven Racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven Vent Location Removing & Replacing Oven RacksOven Control Functions ConversionSetting Oven Controls To Change the Minute Timer while it is in useTo Set or Change the Temperature for Baking To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingTo Set Convection Cooking Convection CookingGeneral Convection Cooking Instructions Air circulation duringWhen the Set Bake Time Runs Out To Set the Timed Bake FeatureTo Program Oven for a Delayed Control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds untilTo Broil Rack Position From Top Food Rare steaksWarmer Drawer Recommended Food Settings Chart Food Item Setting Warmer Drawer ControlsWarmer Warm & Ready TM Drawer Temperature Selection Warm & Ready TM DrawerTo Remove Warmer Drawer To Remove and Replace Warmer Warm & Ready TM DrawerTo Replace Warmer Warm & Ready TM Drawer Self-Cleaning Self-CleaningAdhere to the following cleaning precautions To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning CycleTo Start the Self-Clean Cycle When the Self-Clean Cycle is CompletedCleaning the Cooktop Care & CleaningHow to Clean SurfacesTo Remove Oven Door To Remove and Replace Oven DoorTo Replace Oven Door Wire Holder Adjusting Your Oven TemperatureCare and Cleaning of Stainless Steel some models To Adjust Oven TemperatureOccurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Before You CallPossible CAUSE/SOLUTION OccurrenceLE-FOYER ic Au Canada pourservice en frane,,aisPART6 a.m. 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week A. only SU-HOGAR si

790.75602, 790.75609, 790.75604 specifications

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