Kenmore 790.4897 Series Use & Care Manual page 42

Before You Call

Problem

Porcelain coated oven racks

Oven racks discolored or do not

slide easily.

Soil not completely removed after

self clean.

Appliance is not level.

Cannot move appliance easily.

Appliance must be accessible for

service.

Oven light does not work.

Cause / Solution

This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can remain in the oven during

the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is important

that the sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil.

To maintain optimal rack performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of

the rack after every self-clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide.

The Glide rack is porcelain enameled and may be left in the oven to be cleaned during the

self-clean cycle. After the cycle, or anytime the gliding is rough, the Glide rack extension

tracks should be treated with graphite lubrication.

Non- porcelain 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.