Kenmore 46981 Use, Care, Safety Manual page 23

Pt:IOB !.Et_I
, Gritl or g riddle doesn't
get hot enough
• E_(cessive
smoke
a
range
• Solid cast iron ele- *
ments are rusting
• Radiant module does
not heat well
, Tiny scratches or
abrasions on radiant
module
- Metal marking on •
radiant module (will
appear as tiny
scratches)
• Dark streaks and
specks on radiant
module
i
o Areas of discolora-
tion on cooktop
o Foods do not broil
properly
POSSIiI_IL5 CAUSE
, The grill/griddle element
may not be plugged in well
, Too much cross ventilation
° The grill was improperly
cleaned the last time it was
used
Excess fat on the meat
Grease jar is ove_i0wing
Wet pans on the elements
Salt on the elements
Use of aluminum element
covers to hide cooktop ele-
ments
• Aluminum residue on glass
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o
° Use of incorrect cleaning •
materials
, Coarse particles (salt, etc.)
between cookware bottoms
and cooktop. Be sure
cookware bottoms and
cooktop are clean before
use.
Cookware with rough bot-
toms
Sliding or scraping metal
utensils and cookware
across cooktop
E ncrusted boilovers or
grease spatters
incorrect cleaning materials
Mineral deposits from
water or food
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
Check the element to see if it is plugged in
and making contact.
Check to see if vent fan is turned on.
Check to see if the grill is clean before and
after each use.
Trim excess fat from meat before cooking.
Check the grease jar each time you use the
grill or griddle. Empty it often.
Always be sure pans are dry on bottom
before placing them on solid elements.
Check to see if salt is on the elements. Salt
corrodes iron.
Aluminum element covers promote rust-
ing _ do not use,
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Remove aluminum residue from glasso See
Cleaning Section.
Use pans that have flat bottoms.
Tiny scratches are not removabie and do
not affect cooking, in time, the scratches
will become smoother and less visible.
, Use recommended cooktop cleaners.
, Use razor scraper and follow directions
in cleaning chart.
• Use recommended cleaners in clean-
ing chart.
........ • Use recommendedcteanersl
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, Improper rack position
° Oven preheated
• Improper utensil used •
• Oven door closed during
broil
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'. Check broil pan placemen'tl See broiling
section,
• Do not preheat when broiling,
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with
range,
Open door to broil stop position; see re-
movable oven door section.
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