Kenmore 790. 9021 manual Before You Call Solutions to common problems, ProblemSolution, With

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 vent.

*Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie 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,

Select Clean does not work.

Soil not completely removed after running Select Clean cycle.

Oven racks discolored.

" Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press	[]
	key 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

sToPto 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. See Select Clean instructions.

"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 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 manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and replace in oven.

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