Kenmore 790.4943, 790.4941 manual Solutions to Common Problems, Before You Call, Problem Solution

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed:

Problem

Solution

 

 

Poor baking results

Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven

 

and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing

 

food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. See

 

“Adjusting Oven Temperature” on page 11 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold.

 

If your oven is cooking poorly, or self clean is performing badly, perform the following

 

check: Press Broil; Press UP button: HI should be on the display. Place your hand near the

 

handle on the oven door. Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of

 

air on your hand. If so, your unit is functioning properly and you have had a Power Failure

 

in your home. If no air stream is present, call a service technician to replace your cooling

 

fan.

 

 

Oven does not operate.

The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven.

 

Be sure oven controls are set properly. See “Setting the Clock” on page 9 and review

 

instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual.

 

Service wiring is not complete.

 

 

Oven light does not work.

Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the oven light” on page 20.

 

 

Flames inside oven or smoking from

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up

oven vent.

excessive spills before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using

 

broil, see “Setting Broil” on page 14.

 

 

Self clean does not work.

Oven control not set properly. Review “Self-Cleaning Operation” on page 16.

 

 

Oven racks discolored or do not

Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Always remove oven racks from oven cavity

slide easily.

before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufac-

 

turer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.

 

 

Oven smokes excessively when

Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in “Setting Broil” on page 14

broiling.

Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance

 

 

between the meat and broil element. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty

 

edges to prevent curling.

 

Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently.

 

Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

 

 

Oven control panel beeps and

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code. Try

displays any F or E code error.

bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn off power to appliance, wait 5

 

minutes and then repower appliance. Set clock with correct time of day. Try bake or broil

 

function again. If fault recurs, press STOP to clear.

Soil not completely removed after self clean.

Self Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in “Self-Cleaning Oven” section on page 16. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean.

If your oven is cooking poorly, or self clean is performing badly, perform the following check: Press Broil; Press UP button: HI should be on the display. Place your hand near the handle on the oven door. Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand. If so, your unit is functioning properly and you have had a Power Failure in your home. If no air stream is present, call a service technician to replace your cooling fan.

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Contents Wall Oven Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions for future referenceImportant Safety Instructions Cold temperatures can damage the elec For models factory-equipped with a power cord Type of oven racks Before setting oven controlsOven vent location Removing, arranging and replacing racksFeature Minimum & maximum control settingsNumeric Keypad Used to enter temperature and times Oven ControlsSetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting the ClockSetting Oven Timer Setting Silent Control Operation To Set Add 1 Minute FeatureSetting the Oven Lockout Restoring factory default settingsSetting Temperature display -- Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Cook TimeAdjusting Oven Temperature To adjust the oven temperature higherWarm & Hold Setting Delay StartWhen the bake time runs out Press C . Dashes will appear in the displaySetting Bake To cancel broiling or if finished broiling press Setting BroilTo set the oven to broil at 550F Power failure while using Sabbath feature Press BakeSelf-Cleaning Oven Self-Cleaning OperationAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To Start the Self-Clean CycleWhen the self-clean cycle is completed Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Care and CleaningSurface Type Recommendation To remove the oven door Care and Cleaning Oven door Hinge LocationsRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door To Replace Oven DoorReplacing the oven light Care and CleaningTo replace the oven interior light bulb Important note Before You Call Baking Problems and Solutions Causes CorrectionsOven Baking Problem Solution Solutions to Common ProblemsBefore You Call

790.4941, 790.4943 specifications

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