What To Do Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 93331 Use And Care Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money m Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions in this manual carefully. Then, it you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual, the Repair Parts List, your model number, serial number and purchase date handy.
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Range does not work; No power to range Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
totally inoperative Check cord (if equipped) to be sure it is
plugged In.
• Oven does not heat; Oven controls set incorrectly Check oven control.
cooktop elements OK
Oven Temp Knob turned too 500 Broil must be aligned with indicator mark
far past 500 Broil above Oven Temp Knob.
Cooktop does not Element(s)unplugged
work; oven OK
• Improper operation of control
Foods do not bake
properly
• Oven not preheated long
enough
• Improper rack or pan place-
ment
• Oven vent blocked or covered
• Improper use of foil
• Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Range and oven rack not level
• Using improper cookware
• Oven temperature • Thermostat calibration
seems inaccurate
• Foods do not broil
properly
• Oven door closed
Improper rack position
• Oven preheated
Improper utensil used
Improper broiling time
• Oven smokes Dirty oven
Broiler pan full of grease left
in oven
• Oven door acclden- Oven has heated to hightem- Turn Oven Set Knob to OFF. Allow oven to
tallylockedwhilebak- peratures cool until lock handle slides easily. Never
Ing or broiling force door lock/unlock handle.
Check element connections by removing and
re-plugging element(s) firmly.
• Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.
• Be sure to preheat until Oven Temp Indicator
Light goes out.
• Maintain uniform air space around pans and
utensils; see cooking hints section.
• Reflector bowl for right rear element must
have hole in the center over the oven vent.
• Foil use not recommended.
• Reduce temperature 25 ° for glass or dull/
darkened pans,
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Check the Installation section for leveling
instructions.
• See cooking hints.
• See adjustments described In THERMOSTAT
ADJUSTMENTS section.
• Open door to broil stop position.
Check broil pan placement; see Broiling sec-
tion.
Do not preheat when broiling.
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with range.
Check broiling chart.
Check for heavy spillover.
Check pan and grid after each use.
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