Before You Call

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.

Appliance

Cabinets not square

or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct

the

must be accessible

for

service.

 

problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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Service wiring is not complete. Call 1=800=4=MY=HOME® (See back cover).

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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 display and

code error (for exemple F11)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.

Surface burner flame burns half way around.

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".

Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire 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.

 

 

 

Poor baking results.

Many factors

affect baking

results. Make sure the proper rack position

is used. Center

 

food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat

 

to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipes'

 

 

recommended

temperature

or baking

time. If you feel

the oven

is too hot or cool,

see

 

"Adjusting your Oven Temperature"

section in this

Use and

Care Guide.

 

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Kenmore 790.3693 manual Occurrence, Cause/Solution

790.3693 specifications

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