Before You Call; Solutions To Common Problems - Sears Kenmore 790.4043 Serie Manual De Uso

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Oven Control Beeps and
Displays any F code
error (example F11).
-dr- is displayed.
Installation.
Entire oven does not
operate.
Oven light does not
work.
Fan noise during
cooking operation.
Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
Poor baking results.
Flames inside oven or
smoke from vent.

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the
display and stop the beeping. reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault
number. Press STOP/CLEAR and call Sears or another qualified servicer.
The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning cycle. Close the door and
push CANCEL pad.
Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Contact installing
agent if rack and cabinet cutout flooring are not level.
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make oven appear to be not level. Be sure cabinets
are square and level. Contact cabinet maker to correct problem.
when the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has been
interrupted, the display will flash. The oven cannot be programmed until the clock is set.
Be sure electrical cord is securely connected into the electrical junction box.
Cord/plug is not installed and/or connected. Cord is not supplied with oven. Contact
Sears or another qualified servicer.
Service wiring not complete. contact Sears or another qualified servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company.
Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug.
Controls are not set properly. See instructions under Setting Oven Controls to set the
controls.
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.
Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to
replace or tighten the bulb.
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 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.
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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