Kenmore 790.4526 Series Use & Care Manual page 20

Before you call
Solutions to Common Problems
Drip bowls turning color or distorted
out of shape.
Bottom su trace of cookware extends beyond surface eUementsand touches cooktop
su trace, This can cause high enough temperatures to discoUorthed rip bowUs,DO NOT
use cookware of this type, Pan sizes shouUdbe matched to the size of the eUement,
RepUacementdrip bowUsmay be purchased from Sears Parts & Repair,
Surface eUements not seated property in terminal Turn controU to OFF, Be sure
surface eUement is COOL, Lift out surface eUement, Position eUement properly,
foflowing instructions under Genera! Care & Cleaning,
Oven contro_ beeps and displays Electronic control has detected a fault condition, Press CLEAR to clear the
F1, F3 or F9 display and stop beeping, Program oven again, if fault recurs, record fault
number, Press CLEAR and contact Sears or other qualified service agency,
Oven tight does not work. Replace or tighten bulb, See "Changing Oven Light" in this Use & Care
Guide for instructions,
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 recipes' recommended temperature or baking time,
Oven smokes excessivetyduring Control(s) not set properly, Follow instructions under"Setting Oven Controls"
broiling, in this Use and Care Guide,
Make sure oven is opened to Broit Stop Position.
Meat too close to the element, Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the element, Preheat broil element,
The insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining, Always place
insert 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 excessive smoking,
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