Sears KENMORE 46725 - Manual (Page 21)

Before Calling for Serwice
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
BOUT CALL FOR SER¥ICE
UliTIL YOU CHECK
• Darkstreaks and specks
on cooktop
■ Encrusted boHoversorgrease
spatters
> Incorrect cleaning materials
• Use razor scraper and follow directions In
cleaning chart.
. Use recommended cleaners In cleaning
chart.
• Areas of discoloration
on cooktop
• Mineral deposits from water or
food
• Use recommended cleaners.
• Range does not work;
totally inoperative
• No power to range - Check household circuit breaker
or fuse.
• Check power cord to be sure it is
plugged in.
• Oven does not heat;
cooktop zones OK
• Clock set incorrectly
• Oven controls set incorrectly
• Check clock instructions.
• Check oven control instructions.
• Cooktop zone does not
work; oven OK
• Improper operation of control « Be sure knob is pushed In while turning.
• Foods cook slowly on
the cooktop
• Improper cookware • Use pans that have flat bottoms and a tight
fitting lid (If applicable). Pans should match
cooki ng zone size. Read the cooktop cook­
ing section for complete Information.
• Foods do not bake
properly
• Oven not preheated long
enough
• Improper rack or pan place­
ment
• Oven vent blocked or covered
• Improper use of foil
» Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
» Recipe not followed
• Improper thermostat calibra­
tion
• Range and oven rack not level
• Using improper cookware
• Be sure to preheat:
Until notification tone sounds.
• Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking section.
• Keep vent area clear.
• Foil use not recommended.
• Reduce temperature 25 degrees for glass
or dull/darkened pans.
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
• Check oven temperature adjustment pro­
cedures (next page).
• Check the installation section for leveling
instructions.
• See cooking hints section.
• Range display Is flash­
ing “F” and a number;
oven stops working -
surface works
• Possible range malfunction • Press CLEAR/OFF. Let range cool down for
one hour. Place range back into cooking or
cleaning cycle. If problem repeats, call for
service.
• Oven temperature
seems inaccurate
• Thermostat Calibration • See adjustments described following this
section.
• Fan comes on during
bake, broil or clean
• This is normal operation of a
fan designed to cool the
range’s internal components
• Fan should turn OFF after the internal
components have cooled.
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