Kenmore 790.3245, 790.7971, 790.3244, 790.3248 manual Before You Call, Solutions to Common Problems

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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

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 to

 

 

 

 

desired flame

size.

 

 

 

 

Be sure gas supply valve is open.

 

 

 

 

Gas-air mixture needs a straight line to travel. Be sure burner is properly seated

 

 

 

 

in its support (models with open burners only).

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

needle to clean ports or slots.

 

 

 

 

Power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Be sure cord is

 

 

 

 

plugged securely into outlet.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

See Setting Surface Controls in this Use & Care Guide.

Surface

burner

flame

burns half way

Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports with a small-

around.

 

 

 

gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

until flame is full. To avoid this occurence dry the burners thoroughly following

 

 

 

 

instructions under General Care & Cleaning.

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.

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Contents GAS Cooktop Contents Important Safety instructions Important Safety Notice Grounding Product RecordSerial Plate Location Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas ConversionWok Not supplied Not supplied, but available for purchaseSetting Surface Controls Sizes of the Surface GasControl Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Model 790.3249 shown onlyOperating the Gas Surface Controls Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame SizeThese settings are based on using medium=weight metal or Type of CookingSmall Cookware Operation Zone a Large Cookware Operation Zone a & BGeneral Care & Cleaning Porcelain EnamelPorcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions some models PorcelainGeneral Care & Clearing Sealed BurnerSolutions to Common Problems Before You CallProtection Agreements Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada Your HomeCanada

790.3245, 790.3249, 790.3248, 790.3244, 790.7971 specifications

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