Troubleshooting - Kenmore 970C86616 Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting

Before You Call = Solutions to Common Problems
Check your problem using the chart below and try the solutions. If the oven still does not work properly, contact
the nearest authorized service center.
Trouble
Oven will not start
Arcing or sparking
Unevenly cooked foods
Overcooked foods
Undercooked foods
Improper defrosting
Possible Cause
Electrical cord for oven is not
plugged in.
Door is open.
Wrong operation is set.
Materials to avoid in oven were
used.
The oven is empty
Spilled food remains in the cavity.
Materials to avoid in oven were
used.
Food is not completely defrosted.
Cooking time or power level is not
suitable.
Food was not turned or stirred.
Cooking time/power level is not
suitable.
Materials to avoid in oven were
used.
Food is not completely defrosted.
Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
Cooking time/power level is not
suitable.
Materials to avoid in oven were
used.
Cooking time/power level is not
suitable.
EN-14
Possible Remedy
Plug into the outlet
Close the door and try again
Check instructions.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
Do not operate with empty oven
Clean cavity with wet towel.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
Completely defrost food.
Use correct cook time/power level.
Turn or stir food.
Use correct cook time/power level.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
Completely defrost food.
Check to see that oven ventilation
ports are not restricted.
Use correct cook time/power level.
Use microwave-safe cookware only.
Use correct cook time/power level.
Turn or stir food.