Kenmore 790.3690 Series Use & Care Manual page 37

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Surface burner flame is orange. Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
turns blue.
Poor baking results.
Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.
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, if a conventional
baking, allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the
oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you
feel the oven is too hot or cool, see "Adjusting your Oven Temperature" section
in this Use and Care Guide.
Fan noise during cooking
operation.
Flames inside oven or smoking
from vent.
Oven smokes excessively
during broiling.
A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal,
and the fan may continue to run after the range has been turned "OFF", but may
also stop immediately and then turn "ON" after a while.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large
amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before
starting the self-clean cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the
self-clean cycle and follow the steps under <<Stopping or interrupting the Self-
Cleaning Cycle>> in this Use and Care Guide.
Meat is too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the oven boil element.
Meat is not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Remove remaining
fatty edges to prevent the meat from curling, but do not cut into the lean of the
meat.
Broiler pan used without the Broiler Pan Insert or insert is covered with foil. DO
NOT use your Broiler Pan without the Broiler Pan Insert or cover the insert with
foil.
Self-cleaning cycle does not
work.
Broiler Pan or Broiler Pan Insert needs to be cleaned. Excessive smoking is
caused by build-up of grease or food spatters. Clean your Broiler Pan and Insert
on a regular basis.
Oven door is open. Oven door should be closed when broiling.
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Self-Cleaning" in this Use
and Care Guide.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 2 to 4 hours past the start
time. Follow steps under <<Stopping or interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle>> in
this Use and Care Guide.
Soil not completely removed
after self=cleaning cycle.
Set Self-Clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door areas outside oven seal. These
areas are not in the Self-Cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on food
residue. Clean these areas before starting the Self-Clean cycle. Burned-on residue
may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful
not to damage the oven gasket.
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