Kenmore 790. 4045 - Manual (Page 20)

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Solutions to Common Problems
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Entire oven does not operate. House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following
installation. House fuse may not be fully engaged. Check fuse and screw or
engage circuit breaker securely.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been
installed and previously operating. Call Sears or another qualified servicer.
Oven light does not work. Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to
replace or tighten the bulb.
Fan noise during cooking
operation.
A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is
normal, and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
Oven smokes excessively Oven door is closed. Door should be open during broiling.
during broiling.
Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance
between the meat and the broiler. Preheat broil element for quick searing
operation.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.
Grid on broiler pan wrong side-up. Grease does not drain into broiler pan. Always
place the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow
grease to drip into the pan.
Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan
without the grid or cover the grid with foil.
Oven needs to be cleaned. Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular
cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause
excessive smoking.
Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and corrections.
See Adjusting Oven Temperature.
Self-cleaning cycle does not Make sure the oven door is closed.
work.
Controls not set properly. Follow instructions.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2-4 hours past the start
time. Follow steps under «Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle» in this
Use & Care Guide.
Soil not completely removed Failure to clean bottom, from top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven
after self-cleaning cycle is
completed. seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get not enough to burn on
residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned on
residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be
careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.
Flames inside oven or smoke Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven
from vent. temperatures, pie spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven.
Wipe up excessive spillovers.
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