Avoid Service Checklist - Kenmore 790.79992100 Use & Care Manual

Avoid Service Checklist
Before you call fot_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..
This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among its many features is a full time oven circuit
diagnostics system.. The controller constantly monitor's its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to
insure they are all operating correctly If at any time one of these systems fails, the controler will immediately stop
operation, beeping and flashing an error code of F1 or F3* in the display window.
Range is not level,
Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack
Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level When range is level,
cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level
Weak, unstable floor Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range.
Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel Be sure
cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
servtce_
Cabinets not square or are built in too tight, Contact a cabinet maker to correct the
problem.
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible
Carpeting interferes with range Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over
carpet..
Gas line is hard-plumbed., Have a flexible A G A/C G A approved metal appliance
connector installed
Oven control beeps and displays F1, F3
or F9.
Electronic control has detected a fault condition Push CLEAR to clear the display
and stop beeping Reprogram oven If fault recurs, record fault number Push CLEAR
and contact an authorized servicer
Surface burners do not light. Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE Push in and turn the
Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to
desired flame size.
Burner' ports are clogged Clean burners. See 'lTo Clean the Contoured Well Areas,
Burner Cap Assembly, Trim Ring (some models), Burner Pan (some models) and
Burner Base" under General Cleaning With the burner off, clean ports with a small-
gauge wire or needler
Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (Electric Ignition Models only), Be sure
cord is securely plugged into the outlet
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually.
See Setting Surface Controls in this Use & Care Guide..
Surface burner flame burns half way
around.
Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge
wire or needle..
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate
until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General
Cleaning section.
Surface burner flame is orange. Dust particles in main line. Allow the bumer to operate a few minutes until flame turns
blue..
In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air..
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