Models - Kenmore Sears 40429 Use And Care Safety Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and{ money -- Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions in this manual carefully. Then, if you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, carl your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When calling, have
your manual and repatr parts list handy with the model number, serial number and purchase date of your oven.
PROBLEM
o OVEN DISPLAY FLASHES
"F" AND A NUMBER;
OVEN STOPS WORKHNG
o OVEN DOES NOT WORK;
TOTALLY iNOPERATiVE
OVEN DOES NOT HEAT;
CLOCK OKAY
FOODS DO NOT BAKE
PROPERLY
POSSBBLE CAUSE
, Possible oven malfunction
• No power to oven
• Oven controls set incorrectly
- Clock set incorrectly
Oven not preheated long
enough
improper rack or pan place-
ment
• improper use of foil
• improper temperature setting
for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
• Oven rack not level
DON'T CALL FOR SERVIlCE
UNTI]L YOU CHECK
Press CLEAR/OFF. Let ovencooldown for
I hour, Place oven back into operation. If
problem repeats, call for service_
Check household circuit breaker or
fuse°
- Check oven control Instructions°
Clock must have correct tLmeof dayto set
Timed Operations for specific time of day.
• Using improper cookware
• OVEN TEMPERATURE • Oven calibration • See Thermostat Adjustments.
SEEMS iNACCURATE • Is recipe tested and reliable?
• - Improper rack position •
. Oven preheated
• improper uter_stl used
• Oven door closed during broil
• Improper broiling time
• Dirty oven
. Broiler pan containing grease
left in oven
• Light switch in off position
• Light bulbburned out
• Tone h_,s been elimtnaled
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FOODS DO NOT BROIL
PROPERLY
OVEN SMOKES
OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT
WORK
TONE DOES NOT SOUND
• Be sureto preheat:
until preheat tone sounds or 10 mtns.
• Maintain uniform air space (1 "to 1 1/2")
around pans and utensils; see cooking
hints section.
. Do not line oven bottom with foil. Do
not cover an entire rack with foil.
• Reduce temperature 25 degrees for
glass or dull/darkened pans,
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Check the installation instructions for
leveling Instructions°
See oven cooking section.
Check broiler pan placement. See broil-
ing sectiom
• Do not preheat when broiling.
• Use broiler pan and grid supplied with
range_
• Open door to broil stop position; see
removable oven door section.
• Check broiling chart in broiling section.
• Wipe up heavy spillovers on the oven
bottom°
. Clean pan and grid after each use°
. Check switch setting.
• Check or replace light bulb; see remov-
able parts section.
, . Pusl_ and hold CLEAR/OFF to activate
, _orte,
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