Kenmore 790.9270, 790.9290 manual Before You Call • Solutions to common problems, ProblemSolution

Before You Call • Solutions 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

will

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

see Broil in Setting

Oven Controls

section.

Oven control panel beeps & displays

any F code error,

Flex Clean does not work.

Soil not completely removed after Flex Clean.

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° Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOPkey pad to

clear the error code. Try Baize 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 Baize 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 Flex Clean section.

*Flex Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in Flex Clean section.

°Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Flex 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 Flex Clean.	Always remove oven	racks
		from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild,
		abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean
		water, dry and replace in oven.
Convection fan does not rotate.	°	Oven	door	is open.	Convection	fan will turn off if	oven door is opened	when
		Convection is active. Close oven door.

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