Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Guide - Kenmore 88522 Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions .
Normal functions of the microwave.
• Vent fan comes on automatically when cooking on the range or cooktop .
• Cooktop lights not coming on due to being burnt or being set in the light timer feature .
Neither the oven's display nor the oven operate.
• Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet .
• If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on .
• Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again .
• Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse .
• Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other appliance doesn't work, have a qualified electrician repair
the outlet .
• Plug the oven into a different outlet .
The oven's display including the clock works, but the power won't come
on.
• Make sure the door is closed securely .
• Check to see if packing material or other material is stuck to the door seal .
• Check for door damage .
• Press STOP/CLEAR pad twice and re-enter all cooking instructions .
The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.
• If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in
again . If there was a power outage, the time indicator will display: PLEASE TOUCH CLOCK AND SET
TIME OF DAY. Reset the clock and any cooking instructions .
• Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse .
The food is cooking too slowly (The food is not cooking evenly or
completely.)
• Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line . Operating another appliance on the same circuit can
cause a voltage drop . If necessary, move the oven to its own circuit .
• Too low power level makes the food to be not cooking enenly, form time to time .
• If you select incorrect sensor cooking item or utensil, the food will be not cooking evenly .
You see sparks or arcing.
• Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties . If using foil, use only narrow strips and allow at least
one inch between the foil and interior oven walls .
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