Kenmore 318205128, 790.4139 manual Possible

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Before You Call

 

Solutions

to Common

Problems

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE

CAUSE /

SOLUTION

Oven smokes excessively during

Oven door is dosed. Door

should be open during broiling.

broiling.

 

 

 

Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element for quick searing operation.

 

 

Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining

 

 

fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.

 

 

Grid on broiler pan wrong side-up. Grease does not drain intoyour broiler pan.

 

 

Always place the grid on your broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to

 

 

allow grease to drip into the pan.

 

 

Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil. DO NOT use your broiler pan

 

 

without the grid or cover the grid with foil.

 

 

Oven needs to be cleaned. Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular

 

 

cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters

 

 

cause excessive smoking.

Poor baking

results.

Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and

 

 

corrections. See Adjusting Oven Temperature.

Self-cleaning

cycle does not work.

Make sure the oven door is closed.

 

 

Controls not set properly. Follow instructions.

Soil not completely removed after self=cleaning cycle is completed.

Flames inside oven or smoke from vent.

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2-4 hours past the start time. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle" in this Use & Care Guide.

On a dual cavity model, one oven is in operation. If one oven is set for any mode, the second oven cannot be set to CLEAN.

Failure to hand clean frame of oven or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get not 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. Do not clean the oven door gasket or it will be damaged.

Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.

Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers.

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Contents 318205128 Rev. a Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.ALocation Kenmore Appliance WarrantyProduct Record Serial Plate = All wall ovens can tip Read all instructions before using this applianceProper Installation. Be sure your appliance is Save these instructions for future referenceYour Oven Instructions for cleaningAcuerdos maestros de protecci6n Master Protection AgreementsAt a Glance FeaturesYour Electric Wall OvenOven Racks LocationArranging Conversion Control Pad FeaturesTemperature For a silent control panelTo Set the Clock Setting the ClockTo Set the Minute Timer To Set Add 1 Minute FeatureTo Set Control for Oven Lockout To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingPress@ andholdfor3secondsandLocwillappearinthedisplay To Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start FeaturesOven Baking Preheating Broiler Clean-Up Tips some modelsGrid Some Models Broiler PanTo Operate the Oven Lights Setting Oven ControlsSetting the Warm & Hold TM Feature To set Warm & HoldSetting Oven Controls Adhere to the following cleaning precautions Self-Cleaning upperovenonlyStopping or Interrupting a Self=Cleaning Cycle What to Expect during CleaningSelf-Clean Cycle time length Parts General Care & CleaningCare and Cleaning of Stainless Steel somemodels Geleverhook Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To Adjust Oven Temperature Adjusting the Oven TemperatureBefore You Call Solutions to Common ProblemsPossible Page Page Call anytime, day or night MY-HOMEOur Home Call anytime, day or nightU.S.A, and Canada
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