Before Calling For See'vice - Kenmore 46981 Use, Care, Safety Manual

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-- Check
this
fst
before
you cal
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 Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual
handy with the model number, serial number and purchase date filled in on the space on
the front cover_
IPROBLS_
.
Oven display is flash-
ing "F" and a number;
Oven stops working
.
Range d0es not work;
totally inoperative
.
Oven does not heat;
cooktop elements
OK
POSSIBLI. = CAUSE
.
Possible oven malfunction
'
N0 power t0 range
,
Clock
set
incorrectly
(if equipped)
• Oven controls
set incor-
rectly
.
Door latch in incorrect posi-
tion (self-clean models with
manual door locks only)
.
Cooktop
does
not
- Element(s)unplugged
work; oven OK
• Improper
operation
of con-
trol
o Foods do not bake
.
Oven
not preheated
long
properly
enough
• Improper
rack or pan place-
ment
• Oven vent blocked
or cov-
ered
• Improper
use of foil
,
Improper
temperature
set-
ting for utensil used
,
Recipe not followed
, Range
and oven
rack not
level
Oven temperature
seems inaccurate
Using impropercookware
,
Thermostat calibration
DON'T
CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL
YOU CHECK
.
Press Cancel.
Let oven cool down for 1
hour,
Place oven back into operation.
If
problem
repeats, disconnect
power to the
range and call for service.
Check household circuiibreaker
or fuse.
• Check cord (if equipped) to be sure it is
plugged
in.
Check clock instructions.
• Check oven control.
• Check self-clean instructions,
• Check element connections
by removing
and re-plugging
element(s) firmly.
Be sure knob is pushed
in while turning.
• Be sure to preheat:
Preheat until tone sounds.
• Maintain
uniform air space around
pans
and utensils; see cooking hints section.
• Reflector bowl must have hole in center
over oven vent.
• Foil use not recommended.
• 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
following
this
section.
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