Kenmore ELITE 790-4501 - Manual (Page 37)

Before You Cali
(Solutions to Common Problems)
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 Fll).
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP to clear the display and
stop the beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault number. Press
STOP and call Sears or another qualified servicer.
“d-O” is displayed. The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning cycle. Close the door and push
STOP pad.
Faulty installation. Place oven rack in center of oven.
Range not leveled.
Bad cooking results.
Place a level or a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the
oven rack.
If the water level is uneven, adjust the leveling legs of the unit (refer to the installation
instructions for leveling the range).
If the level is still uneven, contact an installing agent to adjust the cabinet cutout
flooring.
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make oven appear to be not level. Be sure cabinets
are square and level. Contact cabinet maker to correct problem.
Cooking Zone does not heat
food (Power level flashing). No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone, or the cookware material type is
incorrect for Induction Cooking.
Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone.
Cookware is warped or in poor condition.
Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone.
No power to the appliance. Check steps under “Entire cooktop does not operate” in this
checklist.
Incorrect Cooking Zone control setting. Make sure the correct control is ON for the Cooking
Zone being used.
Cooking Zone heats food too
hot or not hot enough. Incorrect power level setting. Adjust the power level setting higher or lower and refer to
recipe for guidance and adjust accordingly.
Cooktop turns OFF while
cooking. The internal heat sensor has detected high temperatures inside the appliance. Be sure
the appliance vent holes are not blocked.
Fluids spilled or object lying on controls area. Clean spills or remove object. Repower the
cooking zone.
Scratches or abrasions on
cooktop surface. Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches.
Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches
do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See
“Cooktop Cleaning” section under General Care & Cleaning.
Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, fiat-bottomed cookware.
Metal marks. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on
cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks.
See “Cooktop Maintenance” section under General Care & Cleaning.
Brown streaks or specks. Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See
“Cooktop Maintenance” section under General Care & Cleaning.
Areas of discoloration with
metallic sheen. Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning
cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.
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.
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