Setting Surface Controls - Kenmore 790.7040 Series Use & Care Manual

Before You Call
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Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense.
Problem
Poor baking results.
Entire appliance does not operate.
Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.
Surface burners do not ignite.
Surface burner fl ame only part way
around burner head.
Surface burner fl ame is orange.
Solutions to common problems
Solution
• Many factors aff ect baking results. Make sure the proper oven 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 recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.
If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting oven temperature in
Setting Oven Controls section.
• The time of day is not set. The time of day must fi rst be set in order to
operate the oven. See Setting the clock in Setting Oven Controls section.
• Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local
electric company for service outage information.
• Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See
back cover).
• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired cooking feature.
See Setting Oven Controls in this manual or see Entire appliance does not
operate in this checklist.
• Be sure the gas regulator valve is in the ON position. Refer to the Installation
Instructions to for more information.
• Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the
surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to
desired fl ame size.
• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or
needle to burner head slots and ignition ports. See Cleaning the surface
burners in the Care & Cleaning section for additional cleaning instructions.
• Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only).
Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.
• Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit
manually. See section on Setting Surface Controls.
• Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports
with a small-gauge wire or needle.
• Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the fl ame & allow burner to
operate until fl ame is full. Dry the surface burners thoroughly following the
instructions under Cleaning the surface burners provided in the Care &
Cleaning section.
• Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes
until fl ame turns blue. Along coastal areas, a slightly orange fl ame is
unavoidable due to salt air.
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