Before You Call - Kenmore 790.79623 Use & Care Manual

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCUrrEnCE
Oven Control Beeps and
Displays any F code error
(example F11).
"d-o" is displayed.
Appliance not level.
Bad cooking results.
Entire oven does not
operate.
Oven light does not work.
Fan noise during cooking
operation.
Oven smokes excessively
during broiling.
Poor baking results.

Before You Call

Solutions To Common Problems
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIOn
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press any key to clear the display
and stop the beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault number.
Press any key and call Sears or another qualified servicer.
The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning cycle. just close the door to
correct the problem.
Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Contact installing
agent if rack and cabinet cutout flooring are not level.
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make oven appear to be not level. Be sure cabinets
are square and level. Contact cabinet maker to correct problem.
When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has been
interrupted, the display will flash. The oven cannot be programmed until the clock is set.
Be sure electrical cord is securely connected into the electrical junction box.
Cord/plug is not installed and/or connected. Cord is not supplied with oven. Contact
Sears or another qualified servicer.
Service wiring not complete. Contact Sears or another qualified servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company.
Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug.
Controls are not set properly. See instructions under Setting Oven Controls to set the
controls.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker switch.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been installed
and previously operating. If replacing fuse or resetting circuit breaker switch does not
restore operation, contact Sears or another qualified service dealer.
Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to
replace or tighten the bulb.
A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal,
and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
Oven door is closed. Door should be open during broiling.
Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance
between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element for quick searing operation.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges
to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Grid on broiler pan wrong-side up. Grease does not drain into broiler pan. Always place
the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip
into the pan.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil. DO nOT use the broiler pan without
the grid or cover the grid with foil.
Oven needs to be cleaned. Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning
is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive
smoking.
Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and corrections. See
Adjusting Oven Temperature.
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