Troubleshooting - Kenmore 665.95012 Use & Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested hers first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
• Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded outlet.
= Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped? •
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Cooktop will not operate
a
• Is the control knob set correctly?.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
• On some Radiant Glass models, is the "Cooktop
Lockout" set?
See "Cooktop Lockout" section.
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= On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See "Coil Elements and Burner Bowls" section.
Left front surface cooking area will not operate
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Cannot boil on left front surface cooking area?
Press the SURESIMMER
TM
button to OFE Turn left front
control knob to HI for a rapid boil.
SURESIMMER will not simmer?
Turn left front control knob on between the SURESIMMER LO
and 4 settings, while pressing the SURESIMMER button on.
SURESIMMER surface cooking area does not get hot
enough?
Turn left front control knob to 4 while pressing the
SURESIMMER button on.
Excessive heat around cookwara on cooktop
is the cookwars 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 ca) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
•
Is the proper cookwars being used?
See "Cookware" section.
a Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See Cooktop "Control Knobs" section.
•
ms the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
• On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See "Coil Elements and Burner Bowls" section.
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 Shut-off set?
See "12-Hour Shut-Off" section.
Oven temperature too high or too low
• Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
Bee "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing "PF", "PF id=27" or "PF id=3O"?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
"Display(s)" 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(s)" section. If it reappears,
contact a Sears trained repair specialist. See back cover.
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Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
a
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 Serf-Clean cycle been
set?.
See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section,
Has a delay start been set?.
See "Timed Oven Control" section.
On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set
to serf-cLean.
Oven cooking results not what expected
a
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.
•
Wasthe oven preheated?
See "Baking and Roasting" section.
• Is the proper bakewars being used?
See "Bakeware" section.
•
Are the racks positioned properly?
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
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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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