Kenmore 790.4809 Oven User Manual


 
Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
OCCURRENCE
Oven smokes excessively during broiling.
Poor baking results.
Self-cleanlng cycle does not work.
Soll not completely removed after self-
cleaning cycle is completed.
Flames inside oven or smoke from vent.
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Oven door is closed. Door should be open 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.
Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and
corrections. See Adjusting Oven Temperature.
Make sure the oven door is closed.
Controls not set properly. Follow instructions.
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under {{Stopping or
Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle)) in the Use & care Guide.
Failure to hand ciean oven frame and door liner outside the oven door
gasket before starting the self-clean cycle. Hand clean burned on residue
with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Do not clean the
oven door gasket or it will be damaged.
Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.
Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven
temperatures, pie spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of
oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers.
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