Kenmore 790.428 manual Before You Calt, CAUSE/SOLUTmON

Before You Calt

oSolutions 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/SOLUTmON
Entire cooktop		does	not operate		Cooktop	controls are locked,			Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop
					(See p, 11 for further instructions),
					Make sure household electrical circuit breaker is ON and that power is properly
					supplied	to the Cooktop,
					Service wiring is not complete, Call 1-800-4=MY-HOME® for installation
					assistance (See back cover),
					Electrical power outage, Check house lights to be sure, Call your local electric
					company	for service,
Cooktop	turns	OFF while cooking			The automatic		shut-off feature		wiii turn aii of the Cooking Zones and the entire
					Cooktop OFF after any Cooking Zone has been in continuous use for 18 hours,
					Cooktop internal heat sensor has detected high temperatures inside the
					appliance, Be sure the appliance vent hobs are not blocked, Refer to the
					installation instructions supplied with the cooktop for more detailed
					cooktop	installation information.
					Fluids spilled or object lying on controls area of cooktop, Clean spills or remove
					object, Repower cooktop,
Cooking	Zone	does	not heat	food	No cookware		was placed on the Cooking Zone or cookware material			type
					incorrect for induction Cooking (See Figs, 18 & 20),
					Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone (See Fig, 19),
					Cookware is warped or in poor condition (See Figs, 20 & 21),
					Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone (See Fig, 20),
					Cookware resting on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on cooktop surface
					(See Figs, 19 & 20),
					No power to the appliance, Check steps under "Entire cooktop does not
					operate"	in this checklist,
					incorrect Cooking Zone control setting, Make sure the correct control is ON for
					the Cooking Zone being used,
Cooking	Zone	heats	food too	hot or	incorrect	power level setting,		Adjust the power level setting higher or lower and
not hot	enough				refer to recipe for guidance and adjust accordingly,
Food does not heat evenly					Lightweight or warped pans were used, Be sure to use good quality cookware
					(Refer to Figs, 20 & 21),
					Use only fiat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware, Heavy
					and medium weight pans heat evenly, Because lightweight pans heat unevenly,
					foods may burn more easily (See p, 8 for further information),
					Adjust Cooking Zone power			level setting until the proper amount of heat is
					obtained,
Poor cooking		results			Many factors		affect cooking	results, Adjust the recipe'srecommended		power
					levels or cooking times,

Cookware is too lightweight or warped, Use heavier quality cookware so foods being prepared may cook more evenly,

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