What To Do Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 45320 Use, Care, Safety Manual

REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
Be sure that the light switch is in the off position.
Do not touch hot oven bulb• Do not touch oven
bulb with wet hands. Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth•
Never touch the electrically live collar on the
bulb when replacing it.
Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.
Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. An
appliance bulb Is smaller than a standard 40 watt
household bulb and Is made to withstand high oven
temperatures and have a much longer bulb life.
Notez We recommend you use a 40 watt appliance bulb
that is no longer than 3 1/2". The bulb Is avail-
able at your Sears Store or Sears Service Center.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money -- Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Sears Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual and your Repair Parts List handy with the model, serial number and purchase date.
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Range does not work; • No power to range Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
totally Inoperative Check cord (if equipped) to be sure It Is
plugged In.
• Oven does not heat; Oven controls set Incor- Check oven control.
cooktop elements OK rectly
• Cooktop does not Element(s) unplugged Check element connections by removing
work; oven OK and re-plugging element(s) firmly.
• Improper operation of con- Be sure knob Is pushed in while turning.
trol
Foods do not bake • Oven not preheated long Be sure to preheat for 10 minutes or until
properly enough Indicator light goes out.
• Oven temperature
seems Inaccurate
• improper rack or pan place-
ment
• Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered
• Improper temperature set-
ting for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Range and oven rack not
level
Using Improper cookware
• Thermostat calibration
Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see cooking hints secUon.
Reflector bowl must have hole in center
over oven vent.
Reduce temperature 25 ° for glass or dull/
darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?
Check the installation section for leveling
instructions.
• See cooking hints.
• See adjustments described alter this sec-
tion.
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