Avoid Service Checklist - Kenmore 79095711892 Owner's Manual

Avoid Service Checklist
Beforeyou calf for service, review this list, It may save you time and expense,
The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance
This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller Among
its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system The controller
constantly monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to
insure they are atl operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems fails,
the controller will immediately stop operation, beeping and flashing an error
code of F1 or F3 in the display window
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Range is not level°
Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven
rack, Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level,
Be sure floor is level and is strong and stable enough to adequately support
range.
If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unlevel Be sure cabinets are
square and have sufficient room for range clearance
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to
make appliance accessible
Carpet interferes with range Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over
carpet
Oven control beeps and displays F1
or F3,
Electronic control has detected a fault condition, Push CLEAR to clear the
display and stop the beeping Reprogram oven If fault recurs, record fault
number, push CLEAR and contact authorized servicer
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.
Incorrect control setting Make sure the correct control is on for the surface
element to be used
Surface element does not heat,
Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware
materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy- and medium-weight
pans heat evenly, Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn
easily
No power to the appliance Check steps under "Entire Appliance Does Not
Operate" in this Avoid Service Checklist,
Incorrect control setting Make sure the correct control is on for the surface
element to be used
Element not making contact in block Follow instructions under "Surface
Elements and Drip Bowls" in the General Cleaning section
Entire oven does not operate. Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet
Service wiring is not complete Contact your dealer, installing agent or
authorized servicer
Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company
for service,
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