Kenmore 46745 Use & Care Manual page 22

BEFORE CALLIHG FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM
RANGE DISPLAY iS
FLASHING "F" AND
A NUMBER; OVEN
STOPS WORKING -
SURFACE WORKS
TiNY SCRATCHES
OR ABRASIONS ON
COOKTOP (MAY
APPEAR AS TINY
SCRATCHES)
° METAL MARKING
ON COOKTOP (MAY
APPEAR AS TINY
SCRATCHES)
° DARK STREAKS AND
SPECKS ON COOKTOP
AREAS OF
DISCOLORATION
ON COOKTOP
RANGE DOES NOT
WORK; TOTALLY
iNOPERATIVE
OVEH DOES NOT
HEAT; COOKTOP
ZONES OK
COOKTOP ZONE
DOES NOT WORK;
OVEN OK
FOODS COOK
SLOWLY ON THE
COOKTOP
FOODS DO NOT
BAKE PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• Possible range malfunction
• Use of incorrect cleaning ma-
terials
• Coarse particles (salt, etco)
between cookware b0ttoms
and cooktopo Be sure cook-
ware bottoms and cooktop are
clean before use°
• Cookwarewithroughbottoms
• Slidingorscrapingmetaluten-
sils and cookware across
cooktop
•Encrusted boiloversorgrease
spatters
• Incorrect cleaning materials
• Mineraldepositsfromwateror
food
• No power to range
• Clock set incorrectly
• Oven controls set incorrectly
• Improper operation of control
Improper cookware
• Oven not preheated long
enough
• Improper rack or pan place-
ment
• Oven vent blocked or covered
• Improper use of foil
• Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Improper thermostat calibra-
tion
• Range and oven rack not level
Using improper cookware
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
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• Press CLEAR/OFF. Let range cool down for
one hour. Place range back into cooking or
cleaning cycle. If problem repeats, call for
service.
Tiny scratches are not removable and do
not affect cooking. In time, the scratches
will become smoother and less visible.
• Use recommended cooktop cleaners.
, Use razor scraper and follow directions in
cleaning chart.
• Use recommended cleaners in cleaning
chart.
, use recommended cleaners,
• Check household circuit breaker
or fuse.
• Check power cord to be sure it is
plugged in.
• Check clock instructions.
• Check oven control instructions°
Be sure knob is pushed in while turning.
Use pans that have flat bottoms and a tight
fitting lid (it applicable). Pansshould match
cooking zone size, Read thecooktop cook-
ing section tot complete information°
• Be sure to preheat°
• Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking section.
• Keep vent area clear.
Use of toil not recommended°
• Reduce temperature 25 degrees tot glass
or dull/darkened pans.
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
, Check oven temperature adjustment pro-
cedures.
• Check the installation instructions for lev-
eling.
, See cooking hints section.
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