Avoid Service Checklist - Kenmore Electric Built-In Oven Use & Care Manual

Avoid Service Checklist

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not
the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
This oven is equipped with an electronic oven controller. Among its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system.
The controller constantly monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits, to insure they are all operating
correctly. If at any time one of these systems fail, the controller will immediately shut down operation, and will beep and flash
an error code -F1- through -F10- in the display window.
PROBLEM
Oven Control Beeps and Displays -
F1- through -F10-.
Oven is not level.
Entire appliance does not operate.
Oven lights (s) does (do) not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push the CANCEL pad to
clear the display and stop the display from beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a
fault reoccurs record the fault number, push the CANCEL pad and contact an
authorized servicer.
Poor installation. Place a level on an oven rack in center of oven. Contact
installing agent if rack is not level; unit may be shimmed underneath.
When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has
been interrupted, the display will flash. The oven cannot be programmed until
the clock is set.
Make sure electrical cable is securely connected and grounded into electrical
circuit.
Service wiring not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or
authorized servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Contact your local electric
company.
Short in electrical cable. Contact your dealer, installing agent or authorized
servicer.
Electronic controls are not set properly. See instructions under Setting Oven
Controls or Oven Cleaning in the Control Pad Function.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following
installation. House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse or engage
circuit breaker securely.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been
installed and previously operating. Call an authorized servicer.
Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to
replace or tighten the bulb.
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