Kenmore PN 318205824A -1012, Electric Range Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range

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Solutions to Common Problems

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Brown streaks or specks.	Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. “Cooktop
	Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models” section under General Cleaning.
Areas of discoloration with	Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning
metallic sheen.	cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.
Poor baking results.	Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center
	food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to
	the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe’s recom-
	mended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see “Adjust-
	ing Oven Temperature” in the Electronic Oven Control guide.
Fan noise during cooking	A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and
operation.	the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
Flames inside oven or smoking	Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
from vent.	Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of
	grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle.
	If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps under
	«Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle» in the Electronic Oven Control guide.
Oven smokes excessively	Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under “Setting Oven Controls”.
during broiling.	Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position.
	Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between
	the meat and the element. Preheat broil element. Preheat broil element for searing.
	Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on the
	broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
	Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling fre-
	quently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Self-cleaning cycle does not	Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under “Oven Cleaning” in the Electronic
work.	Oven Control Guide.
	Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time.
	Follow steps under “Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle” in the Electronic
	Oven Control Guide.
Soil not completely removed	Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area outside oven seal. These
after self-cleaning cycle.	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 nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven
	seal.

Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range

If you have to move your range into/out of your residence or when moving to a new home, it is suggested that you take the following precautions:

1.Screw in the levelling legs under the range.

2.Remove the racks and other utensils from the oven, and from the lower drawer.

3.Use adhesive tape to firmly secure the door and the drawer to the side panels. Also attach the electric power cord in the same manner.

4.Use a two-wheeled trolley with strap and fasten the range to it. Cover the appliance with a heavy blanket to prevent scratches and dents.

5.Avoid pulling or pushing the control panel when moving the appliance.

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