Kenmore 790. 4045 Before You Call, Occurrence, self=cleaning, Flames inside oven or smoke from

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Entire oven does not operate.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. Call Sears or another qualified servicer.

Oven light does not work.				Burned-out	or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing					Oven
				Light to replace or tighten the bulb.
Fan noise during cooking				A cooling fan may automatically				turn on and off to cool internal parts. This
operation,				is normal,	and the fan may continue to run even after oven				is turned off.
Oven smokes	excessively		during	Oven door	is closed. Door should be open during broiling.
broiling.				Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more
				clearance between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element 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.
Poor baking	results.			Many factors		affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes				and
				corrections. See Adjusting Oven Temperature.
Self=cleaning	cycle	does	not work.	Make sure the oven door is closed.
				Controls not set properly. Follow instructions.
				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-Cleaning
				Cycle"" in this Use & Care Guide.
Soil not completely		removed after		Failure to clean bottom, from			top of oven, frame of oven or door area
self=cleaning	cycle	is completed.		outside oven seal. These areas				are not in the self-cleaning	area, but get
				not 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.
				Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning
				time.
Flames inside oven or smoke from				Excessive	spillovers in oven.		This is normal, especially for high oven
vent.				temperatures,		pie spillovers	or for large amounts of grease		on bottom of
				oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers.

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