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Kenmore 790.95727990 Use & Care Manual page 19

Electric self-cleaning range

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Cooktop
and/or
oven
light (some
Replace or tighten
bulb. See Changing
Cooktop
and/or
Oven
Lights (some
models)
does not work.
models)
in this Owner's Guide for instructions.
Oven smokes
excessively
during
broiling.
Control(s)
not set properly,
Follow instructions
under Setting
Oven Controls,
Make sure oven door is opened
to 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
for searing.
Meat not properly
prepared.
Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining
fatty
edges to prevent curling,
but do not cut into lean.
Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining.
Always place grid on
the 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 excessivesmoking.
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 air to circulate. Allow the oven to
preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the
recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot
or cool, see Adjusting Oven Temperature
in this Owner's Guide.
Self-cleaning cycle does not work.
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a
Self-Cleaning Cycle' under Oven Cleaning.
Soil not completely removed after self-
cleaning cycle.
Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven 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 a nylon scrubber. Be
careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Flames inside oven or smoking from
vent.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal,
especially for high oven temperatures,
pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive
spillovers
before starting
cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the
self-clean
cycle and follow steps under "Stopping
or Interrupting
a Self-Cleaning
Cycle" in the Oven Cleaning
section.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.
Foods with acids, such as tomatoes,
if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause
corrosion.
Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover
Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls
as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
Drip bowls turning color or distorted.
Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop
surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO
NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the
element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your dealer.
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