Kenmore 911.49042 Use & Care Manual page 35

BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Oven rack does not
slide easily.
Racks were left in
the oven during a
self-clean cycle.
Wipe the rack edges
with a small amount of
vegetable oil.
Oven smokes.
Oven emits odor.
a. Dirty oven.
b. Improper use of
aluminum foil.
c. Broiler pan
containing grease
left in the oven.
a. Oven insulation may
emit odor during the
first few usages.
b. Failure to wipe out
excess soil.
a. Check for heavy
spillover.
b. Use of foil not
recommended.
e. Clean pan and grid
after each use.
a. Put oven through
self-clean cycle to
speed up process of
odor "wearing off."
b. Wipe excess soil
off before using oven.
Foods do not bake
properly.
a. Oven was not a,
preheated long
enough.
b. Improper rack or pan b.
placement.
c. Oven vent blocked or c.
covered.
d. Improper use of foil. d.
e. Improper
temperature setting
for utensil used.
f. Oven temperature
needs adjustment.
g. Oven and oven rack
not level.
h. Oven controls
improperly set.
Be sure to preheat
when recipe calls for it.
Maintain uniform air
space around pans
and utensils; see oven
cooking tips section.
Keep vent clear.
Use of foil not
recommended on
racks or oven bottom.
e. Reduce temperature
25 degrees for glass
or dull/darkened pans.
f. Check oven
temperature
adjustment section.
g. Check the installation
for leveling.
h. See the baking section.
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