Instructions - Kenmore 790.9262 Use & Care Manual

Problem
Oven racks discolored or do not
slide easily
Soil not completely removed after
self clean
Areas of discoloration with metallic
sheen on cooktop surface.
Scratches or abrasions on cooktop
surface.
Metal marks on the cooktop.
Brown streaks or specks on cooktop
surface.
Self clean does not work.
Oven racks discolored or do not
slide easily.
Soil not completely removed after
self clean.
Cause / Solution
Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before
starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's
instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.
Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on
Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean.
Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and
the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-
cleaning area, but 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
Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop cleaning creme applied
to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause
scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before use. Small
scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply
cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on the
cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-
abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see
Boil overs are cooked onto the surface. When cooktop is cool, use a razor blade scraper to
remove soil. For more information see
Self Clean Problems
Oven control not set properly. See
Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before
starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's
instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.
Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on
Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean.
Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and
the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-
cleaning area, but 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.
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"Setting Self Clean"
"Cooktop Maintenance"
"Cooktop Maintenance"
"Setting Self Clean" on page
"Setting Self Clean"
Before You Call
on page 27.
on page 30.
on page 30.
27.
on page 10.