Kenmore 790.9031 manual Before You Call Sobfions to common problems, ProblemSolution

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Before You Call Sobfions to common problems

ProblemSolution

Oven smokes excessively when broiling. ° Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section.

°Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling.

°Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the 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.

*Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven

* Excessive

spillovers

in oven.

For example

this wiii

happen for pie

vent.

spillovers

or

large

amounts

of grease

left

on

the

oven

bottom.

Wipe up

 

excessive

spillovers

before

starting oven.

If

flames or

excessive

smoke

 

are present

follow

broiling

instructions

in Setting

Oven

Controls

section.

Oven control panel beeps & displays any F code error,

Select Clean does not work.

Soil not completely removed after Select Clean.

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Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOPkey pad to clear the error code. Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day. Try Bake or Broil function again.

If the fault recurs, press sToP to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See back cover).

*Oven control not set properly. Review instructions in Select Clean section.

°Select Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in Select Clean section.

°Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Select Clean.

°Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. 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.

Oven racks discolored.

Oven racks left in oven cavity during Select Clean. Always remove oven

 

racks from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a

 

mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturerVs instructions. Rinse with clean

 

water, dry and replace in oven.

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Contents Ien Contents Limited WarrantyDefinitions Install anti=tlp device packed with rangeSave these instructions for future reference Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Result in injury Important Safety NoticeIMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS for Using Your COiL Cook TOP Models Save these instructions for future referenceSerial Plate Location IMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS for CleaningIMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS for Self Removing, replacing and arranging racks Types of oven racksAir circulation in the oven Oven vent locationBefore Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookwareAbout the surface elements Element On indicator lightsHome Canning Setting Surface Controls Surface element settingsSimmer Select Element To operate Simmer Select elementSetting Clock Setting Oven ControSetting silent or audible control mode Setting Oven Controls Changing temperature display F or CSetting Bake To cancel Oven Lockout featureIndicator Operating oven light on some modelsSetting Cook Time Shut off automaticallySetting Delay Start Convec. Bake 3SOFSuggestions for Convec. Bake OvenBroil Oven interiorAdjusting Warm & Hold TMOven FemperatureSelect Clean Read before starting Select CleanSetting Select Clean Accessories from Oven Cavity to avoid damageWhen Select Clean is finished Delayed Start Select CleanTo set Delay Start Select Clean Cleaning Recommendation Care CleaningRecommendation Care & Cleaning General CleaningCleaning oven bottom on some models Aluminum foil and utensilsCleaning drip bawls Surface elements and drip bowlsTo remove the surface elements and drip bowls To replace drip bowls and surface elementsWire Raising and lowering the cooktop some modelsReplacing oven light some models To raise and lower the cooktopRemoving and replacing the lift-offoven door Special door care instructionsTo common problems ProblemSolution Before You Call SobfionsBefore You Call Sobfions to common problems ProblemSolutionBefore You Call * Solutions to common problems Page Maintenance Check Sears Installation ServiceMaster Protection Agreements Parts Labor