Beforeyou Call - Kenmore 790. Manual Del Usuario

Before You Call
Solutions to Common Probteme
Befere you call for service, review this Hst, it may save you time and expense, The Hst incUudes common occurrences
that are not the resuUtof defective workmanship or materiaUs in this appliance,
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSEiSOLUTmON
Surface burners do not light. Surface ControUknob has not been compbteUy turned to LUTE,Push in and turn
the Surface ControU knob to LUTE until burner ignites and then turn controU to
desired flame size,
Be sure gas suppUyvaUve is open,
Gas-air mixture needs a straight Hneto travel, Be sure burner is properly seated
in its support (models with open burners only),
Burner ports or slots are clogged, With the burner off, use a smalPgauge wire or
needle to clean ports or slots,
Power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models), Be sure cord is
plugged securely into outlet,
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models), Burners can be lit manually,
See Setting Surface Controls in this Use & Care Guide,
Surface burner flame burns haJf way
around.
Burner ports or slots are clogged, With the burner off, clean ports with a smalF
gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots,
Moisture is present after cleaning, Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate
until flame is full, To avoid this occurence dry the burners thoroughly following
instructions under Genera! Care & Cleaning,
Surface burner ftame is orange. Dust particles in main line, Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
turns blue,
in coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air,
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