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Solutions To Common Problems - Kenmore 790.4025 Use & Care Manual

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the
problem listed:
Problem
Oven control panel beeps and
displays error codes
Poor baking results
Appliance is not level
Cannot move appliance easily •
Appliance does not operate
Flames inside oven or smoking
from oven vent
Oven smokes excessively when
broiling
Self Clean does not work
Oven does not operate
Soil not completely removed
after Self Clean
Fan noise occurring after the
oven is turned off
Oven racks discolored or do
not slide easily
Oven light does not work.
Solution
Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.
Try bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn off power to appliance, wait 5
minutes and then repower appliance. Set clock with correct time of day. Try bake or broil
function again. If fault recurs, press STOP to clear.
Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and
space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in
the oven. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square and
have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tight to allow clearance for appliance. Contact builder or
installer to make appliance accessible.
Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. If electricity to home is working, check
fuse box or breaker. Call your local electric company for service outage information.
Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-844-553-6667 for assistance (See back cover).
Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up
excessive spills before starting oven.
If flames or excessive smoke are present during Broil, see
Incorrect setting. Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper
clearance between the meat and broil element.
Oven control not set properly. Make sure the oven door is closed. Make sure you have removed
the oven racks.
See "Self Cleaning Oven"
The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven.
"Setting the Clock"
on
Be sure oven controls are set properly.
review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual.
Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting Self Clean.
Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the gasket, and the small area
at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean
these areas before starting the self cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff
nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool
internal electronic components. It is normal for this fan to continue to run for an extended
period of time, even when the oven has been turned off.
Oven racks left in oven cavity during Self Clean. Always remove oven racks from oven cavity
before starting a self clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufac-
turer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and replace in oven.
Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket.
on
page 16
page
9.
See "Setting Oven Controls"
See "Replacing the Oven Lights"
22
"Adjusting oven temperature"
"Setting Broil"
on
page
beginning on
on
on
page
14.
13.
See
page 8
and
page
19.

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