Before You Call - Kenmore 790.9760 Series Use & Care Manual

Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
OCCURRENCE
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling.
Poor baking results.
Oven light does not work.
Fan noise during cooking operation.
Self-cleanlng cycle does not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Oven door is closed. Door should be open during broiling.
Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more
clearance between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element for quick
searing operation.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining
fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Grid on broiler pan wrong side-up. Grease does not drain into broiler pan.
Always place the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to
allow grease to drip into the pan.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil. DO NOT use the broiler
pan without the grid or cover the grid with foil.
Oven needs to be cleaned. Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular
cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters
cause excessive smoking.
Many factors aff:ect baking results. See Baklng for hints, causes and
corrections. See Adjusflng Oven Temperature.
Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changlng Oven Light to
replace or tighten the bulb.
A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off: to cool internal parts. This is
normal, and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off:.
Make sure the oven door is closed.
Controls not set properly. Follow instructions.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2-4 hours past the
start time. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle"
in this Use & Care Guide.
Soll not completely removed after self- Failure to clean bottom, from top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside
cleaning cycle is completed, oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get not 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.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.
Flames inside oven or smoke from Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven
vent. temperatures, pie spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven.
Wipe up excessive spillovers.
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