Kenmore 790.3105 manual Oven smokes excessively, during broiling, Self=cleanlng cycle does not

Before You Call (Solutions to Common Problems)

Oven smokes excessively

during broiling.

Poor baking results.

Oven too cool or too hot.

Self=cleanlng cycle does not

work.

Soll not completely removed

after self-cleanlng cycle is

completed,

Flames inside oven or smoke from vent.

Make sure the oven door is closed. Door should be closed during broiling.

Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposifion the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil burner 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 into broiler pan. Always

place the grid on the 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 the 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.

Many factors affect baking results. See Oven Baking for hints, causes and corrections. See Adjusting Oven Temperature.

Make sure the oven door is closed.

Controls not set properly. Follow Self-Cleaning instructions in this Use & Care Guide. 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-CleaningCycle" in this Use & Care Guide.

Before starting the Self-Cleaningcycle, hand clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven. These surfaces are not in the self-cleaningarea. Clean with soap and water. Burned-on residue can be cleaned off with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. DO NOT hand clean the oven door gasket or it will be permanently 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 pie filling spillovers.

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