Kenmore 790.9031 manual Before You Call Sobfions to common problems, ProblemSolution

Before You Call • Sobfions to common problems

ProblemSolution

Oven smokes excessively when broiling. ° Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section.

°Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling.

°Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil element for searing.

°Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

*Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven	* Excessive	spillovers		in oven.	For example		this wiii		happen for pie
vent.	spillovers	or	large	amounts	of grease	left	on	the	oven	bottom.	Wipe up
	excessive	spillovers		before	starting oven.		If	flames or		excessive	smoke
	are present		follow	broiling	instructions	in Setting			Oven	Controls	section.

Oven control panel beeps & displays any F code error,

Select Clean does not work.

Soil not completely removed after Select Clean.

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• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOPkey pad to clear the error code. Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day. Try Bake or Broil function again.

If the fault recurs, press sToP to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See back cover).

*Oven control not set properly. Review instructions in Select Clean section.

°Select Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in Select Clean section.

°Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Select Clean.

°Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot 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. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

Oven racks discolored.	Oven racks left in oven cavity during Select Clean. Always remove oven
	racks from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a
	mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturerVs instructions. Rinse with clean
	water, dry and replace in oven.

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