Kenmore 790.7890, 790.7892 Before You Call, Entire oven does not operate, Poor baking results

Entire oven does not operate.

Oven smokes excessively during broiling.

Poor baking results.

Self-cleanlng cycle does not

work.

Soll not completely removed after self-cleanlng cycle is completed.

Flames inside oven or smoke from vent.

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has been interrupted, the display wiii flash. The oven cannot be programmed until the clock is set. Be sure electrical cord is securely connected into the electrical junction box.

Cord/plug is not installed and/or connected. Cord is not supplied with oven. Contact Sears or another qualified servicer.

Service wiring not complete. Contact Sears or another qualified servicer. Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Caii your local electric company. Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug.

Controls are not set properly. See instructions under Setting Oven Controls to set the controls.

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation. House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker securely.

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been installed and previously operating. Caii Sears or another qualified servicer.

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

Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition 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 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-cleaningcycle 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-cleaning area. 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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