Solutions to Common Problems, Service, Around | Kenmore 318205869A

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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
	Range is not level.	Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven
		rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is
		level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.
		Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range.
		If floor is sagging or slopping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.

		Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure
		cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance.
	Cannot move appliance easily.	Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct
	Appliance must be accessible for	the problem.
	service.
	service.	Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
		Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
		Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted
		over carpet.
		Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible C.S.A international approved metal
		appliance connector installed.

	Entire range or oven does not operate.	Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
		Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®(See back cover).

		Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric
		company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually.
	*Oven control beeps and displays any F Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP to clear the
	code error (for exemple F11)	display and stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number.
		Press STOP and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®for assistance (See back cover).

	Oven light does not work.	Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care
		Guide.
		Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric
		company for service.
	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 the surface
		control knob to the desired flame size.

		Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See “Cleaning the Burner Grates,
		Burner Caps and Burner Heads” under General Cleaning.
		Range power is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged into
		the outlet.

		Electrical power outage.
		Be sure the gas supply to the range is turned “ON”.
	Surface burner flame burns half way	Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire
	around.	or needle to clean ports or slots.

Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow the burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning.

Surface burner flame is orange.

Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.

Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.

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Kenmore 318205869A manual Solutions to Common Problems, Range is not level, Cannot move appliance easily, Service, Around

Contents

Kenmore Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions While using the appliance. Do not let clothing Where appliance is in use. They should neverWhen heating fat or grease, watch it closely Do not leave children alone-Children should Save These Safety Instructions Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas or L.P. Gas Grounding Instructions Your Slide-in Range Features At a Glance Slide-in Range Features Control Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Before Setting Surface Controls Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size Setting Surface ControlsOperating the Gas Surface Controls Flame Size Type of Cooktop Surface Cooking Using a wokUse Proper Cookware Oven Vent Location Before Setting Oven ControlsRemoving and Replacing Oven Racks Arranging Oven Racks Control Pad Functions Setting Oven Controls Temperature conversion To Set the Minute TimerTo Change the Minute Timer while it is in use To Set the Clock To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving To Set or Change the Temperature for BakingTo Set Control for Oven Lockout Oven Baking Cooking Information When the Set Bake Time Runs Out To Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start Features Broil Rack Position Table Refer to Fig Food category Setting Oven Controls cont’d To Set for Broiling To Operate the Oven Light Setting the Warm & Hold FeatureTo set Warm & Hold To set Warm & Hold to turn on automatically Oven Cleaning Self-Cleaning Adjusting the Oven Temperature Self-Clean Time LengthTo Adjust Oven Temperature Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates General Care & Cleaning cont’d3rd Door Hinge locations With oven door fully open Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven DoorTo Remove Oven Door To Replace Oven Door Storage Drawer Changing Oven Light Appliance must be accessible for Solutions to Common ProblemsService Code error for exemple F11 Cleaning cycle Self-cleaning cycle does not workPoor baking results Fan noise during cooking operation Protection Agreements Get it fixed, at your home or ours Cuisinière encastrable Table des matières Emplacementdelaplaque de sérieGarantie sur appareil Kenmore Enregistrement de l’appareil Le faites, un empoisonnement au monoxyde de Entretien par l’usager-Ne réparez pas ou neCarbone pourrait en résulter et l’appareil pourrait Ne modifiez jamais l’appareil, que ce soit en Mesures de sécurité importantes Ne laissez jamais les brûleurs sans surveillance Fours autonettoyants Conversion au gaz propane Instructions de mise à la terre Four autonettoyant Caractéristiques de l’appareil Emplacement des commandes des brûleurs de surface Avant de régler les commandes des brûleurs de surface Réglage de la bonne dimension de la flamme Réglage des commandes des brûleurs de surfaceEmploi des brûleurs de surface Type de cuisson Ustensiles pour la cuisson sur les brûleurs Cuisson sur la table de cuissonUtilisation d’UN wok Installation des grilles Avant de régler les commandes du four suitePosition de l’évent Enlever et replacer les grilles de four Fonctions des touches de la commande du four Réglage de la commande du four Réglage de lhorloge Pour un tableau de commande silencieuxRéglage de la minuterie Conversion de la température Réglage de la fonction de verrouillage du four Pour régler la commande du four pour la cuisson au fourPour régler la fonction de verrouillage Cuisson au four Lorsque la durée de cuisson programmée s’est écoulée Catégorie d’aliment Cuisson au gril Fonctionnement de la lampe du four Réglage de la fonction Garder ChaudMDRéglage de la fonction Garder ChaudMD Nettoyage du four Cycle autonettoyantPrenez les précautions de nettoyage qui suivent Préparation du four avant le cycle autonettoyant Ajustement de la température du four Durée du cycle autonettoyantLa fin du cycle autonettoyant Arrêt ou interruption d’un cycle autonettoyant Entretien général & nettoyage 1er Entretien général & nettoyage suite Enlever et replacer la porte du four Nettoyage de l’acier inoxydablePour enlever la porte du four Pour replacer la porte du four Tiroir de rangement Remplacement de l’ampoule du four Facilement. Il doit être accessible Solutions aux problèmes les plus fréquentsLa commande du four sonne et ’appareil n’est pas de niveau Le four dégage beaucoup de fumée La flamme est orangeDurant la cuisson au gril Tion Réglage du four Autonettoyant Contrats DE Protection Get it fixed, at your home or ours