Before You Call - Kenmore 790.99613 Use & Care Manual

Before You Call
Solutions To Common Problems
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center food in the
oven and space pans to allow airto circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature
before placing food in the oven.Try adjusting the recipe recommended temperature or baking
time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see "Adjusting Oven Temperature" section.
Flames inside oven or Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
smoking from vent.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of
grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle.
If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps under
_,Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle,, in the Self-Cleaning section.
Oven smokes Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Setting Oven Controls" section.
excessively during
broiling. Make sure oven door is opened to the Broil Stop Position.
Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the
meat and the element. Preheat broil element. Preheat broil element for searing.
Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on broiler pan
with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. _
Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Self-cleaning cycle Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Self=Cleaning" section.
does not work.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time. Follow
steps under ,,Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle,, in the Self-Cleaning
section.
Soil not completely
removed after self-
cleaning cycle.
Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area outside oven seal. These areas
are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas
before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon
brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal.
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