Kenmore 790.4626 - Manual (Page 20)

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.
Before you call
Solutions to Common Problems
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Range is not level. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven
rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is
level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if counfertop is not level.
Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range.
Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure
cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service. Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct
the problem.
Contact builderor installer to make appliance accessible.
Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted
overcarpet.
Entire range or oven does not
operate.
Make sure cord/plug is tightly into outlet.
Service wiring is not complete. Contact your Sears Service Center, installing
agent or qualified servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company
for service.
Surface element does not heat. No power to the appliance. Check steps under “Entire range or oven does not
operate ” in this Before You Call checklist.
Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes
on.
Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be
used.
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.
Food not heating evenly.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is
obtained. Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary
slightly.
Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified
power source. If you are not sure about this requirement call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME® for service (See back cover).
Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use
only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and
medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly,
foods may burn easily.
Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use
only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and
medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly,
foods may burn easily.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is
obtained.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause
corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover.
Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls
as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
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