Sears Kenmore Gas Range Use & Care Manual page 20

Oven does not operate.
Entire appliance does not operate.
Cooktop and/or oven light (some
models) does not work.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling.
Be sure the electronic oven controls are set correctly for the desired function, See
Setting Oven Controls in this Owner's Guide or Entire Appliance Does Not
Operate (see below).
Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See installation instructions.
Make sure electrical cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet (electric ignition models
only).
Service wiring not complete. Contact servicer or dealer.
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house lights to be
sure. Call your local electric company for service. Surface burners can be lit
manually. See Setting Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.
Be sure gas supply is turned on.
Burned-out or loose bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some
models) section in this Owner's Guide to replace or tighten the bulb.
Oven door is open. Door should be closed during broiling.
Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance
between the meat and the broiler.
Poor baking results.
Self-Cleaning cycle does not work.
Soil is not completely removed.
Flames inside oven or smoking from
vent.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan
without grid or cover grid with foil.
Oven needs to be cleaned. Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is
necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive
smoking.
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 recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot
or cool, see Adjusting Oven Temperature in this Owner's Guide.
Controls are not set properly. Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2 to 4 hours past the
start time. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Clean Cycle" under
Oven Cleaning.
Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door areas outside oven seal. These
areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue.
Clean these areas before starting the self-clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be
cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to
damage the oven gasket.
Excessive spitlovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Excessive spittovers 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-Clean Cycle" in
the Oven Cleaning section.
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