Kenmore C970-44183 Use & Care Manual page 24

* Oven control beeps and
displays F1, F3 or F9
Oven light does not work.
Poor baking results.
Fan noise during cooking
operation.
Flames inside oven or
smoking from vent.
Oven smokes excessively
during broiling.
Self-cleaning cycle does
not work.
Soil not completely
removed after self-
cleaning cycle.
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.
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press CLEAR to clear the display and
stop beeping. Program oven again. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press CLEAR
and contact Sears or other qualified service agency.
Replace or tighten bulb. See "Changing Oven Light" in this Use and Care Guide for
instructions.
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 recipes'
recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see
"Adjusting the Oven Temperature" section in this Use and Care Guide.
A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and
the fan may continue to run after the range has been turned "OFF" but may also stop
immediately to turn "ON" after a while.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
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 a Self-Cleaning Cycle" in this Use and Care
Guide.
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Setting Oven Controls" in this
Use and Care Guide.
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.
The insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place insert
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
frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Self-Cleaning" in this Use and
Care Guide.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time.
Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle" in this Use and
Care Guide.
Hand clean bottom, front top of oven, frame or door area outside oven seal before the
self-cleaning is started. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot
enough to burn on residue. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush
and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal by attempting to
clean it.
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