Suresimmef M; Oven Temperature Control; Hour Shutoff - Kenmore 665.9214 Use & Care Manual

Cooktop will not operate
• Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before
turning to a setting.
• On ceramic glass models, is the "Cooktop Lockout" set?
See "Cooktop Lockout" section. •
Left front surface cooking area will not operate
• Cannot boil on left front surface cooking area? Press the
SURESIMMEF M button to OFE Turn left front control knob to
HI for a rapid boil.
• SURESIMMER will not simmer? Turn left rear control knob
on between the SURESIMMER LO and 4 settings, while
pressing the SURESlMMER button on.
• SURESIMMER surface cooking area does not get hot
enough? Turn left rear control knob to 4 while pressing the
SURESIMMER button on.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
• Is the cookware the proper size? Use cookware about the
same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface
burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
• Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware"
section.
• Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See
"Control Knobs" section.
• Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the
Installation Instructions. •
Oven will not operate •
• Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See
"Electronic Oven Control" section.
• Has a delay start been set? See "Timed Oven Control"
section. •
• On some models, is the Oven Lockout set? See "Oven
Lockout" section. •
• On some models, is the 12-Hour Shutoff set? See
"12-Hour Shutoff" section. •
Triple Task Oven Drawer will not operate •
• Is the self clean cycle on? The oven drawer will not operate •
when the self-clean cycle is on.
Warming drawer will not operate
• Is the self clean cycle on? The warming drawer will not
operate when the self-clean cycle is on.
Oven temperature too high or too low •
• Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Display shows messages
• Is the display showing "PF"? There has been a power
failure. Clear the display. See "Display" section. On some
models, reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Clear the display. See "Display" section. If it reappears,
contact a Sears trained repair specialist. See back cover.
Is the display showing a "EO F5"? The Self-Cleaning latch
is interfering with the oven door closing.
If the oven door is open, press STOP/CLEAR to clear display,
then depress and hold door switch plunger (located in the
upper right corner of the oven front) and the oven door will
unlock.
If the oven door is locked, press STOP/CLEAR to clear the
display then apply pressure to the upper right corner of the
oven door and the door will unlock.
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
• Is the oven door open? Close the oven door all the way.
• Has the function been entered? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle"
section.
• On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
• Has a delay start been set? See "Timed Oven Control"
section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
•
Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the
Installation Instructions.
Is the proper temperature set? Double-check the recipe in
a reliable cookbook.
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See "Oven
Temperature Control" section.
Was the oven preheated? See the "Bake," "Broil," and
"RECIPE RECALL
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with Slow Cooker Function" sections.
Is the proper bakeware being used? See "Bakeware"
section.
Are the racks positioned properly? See "Positioning Racks
and Bakeware" section.
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See
"Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check to make
sure batter is level in the pan.
Is the proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking
time.
Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven
peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking
times.
Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Move rack to
higher position in the oven.
Are pie crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to
cover the edge of the crust.
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