Kenmore 790.4951 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

 

“Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)” on page 17 if

 

you feel the oven is too hot or cold.

 

 

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 23.

 

 

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 15.

 

 

Self clean does not work.

Oven control not set properly. Review “Self Clean” on page 19.

 

 

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 15 Be sure oven door

broiling.

is opened to broil stop position when 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 Clean” section on page 19. Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self 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 they get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the self-cleaning cycle. 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.

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Contents Electric Built-In Oven Table of Contents Save these instructions for future reference Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room For models factory-equipped with a power cord Oven vent location Before Setting oven controlsDo not block oven vent Flat handle oven rack Offset oven rackMinimum & maximum control settings Oven control featuresMinimum and maximum control settings Feature Oven ControlsSetting Timer Setting The ClockSetting 12 hour or 24 hour display mode Add 1 MinuteSetting Silent or Audible Control mode Changing Oven Temperature DisplaySetting Oven Lockout Operating Oven LightsSetting Bake Setting PreheatTo set Preheat with default oven temperature of 350F To set Bake for oven temperature of 425FSetting Delay Start Setting Cook TimeWhen the programmed cook time ends Press Delay StartBenefits of the convection bake feature Setting Conv BakeConvection bake rack positions Setting Conv Convert Setting Conv RoastSuggestions for Conv Roast Setting Setting Broil1st side 2nd side Some tips for best results when using Slow Cook Setting Slow CookWarm & Hold To set Slow CookOven set for Sabbath baking Important note Restoring Factory Default Settings Adjusting Oven TemperaturesTo turn off the Sabbath feature To restore oven control to factory default settingsRead before starting Self Clean Self CleanPress to activate Self Clean When Self Clean is finished Setting Delay Start Self CleanPress Self Clean If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when activeCleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Care and CleaningSurface Type Recommendation Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Care and CleaningTo remove the oven door Close the door to 10 degrees from the door frame FigureTo replace the oven interior light bulb Important note Replacing the oven lightBefore You Call Baking Problems and Solutions Causes CorrectionsOven Baking Problem Solution Solutions to Common ProblemsBefore You Call Page
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