Kenmore 790. 4045 - Manual (Page 19)

Adjusting the Oven Temperature
Your new oven has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses,
follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your
baking experience, the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking, see instructions below.
Note: DO NOT adjust your oven temperature based on oven thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores because
they may not be accurate.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
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Set the temperature to 550°F (287°C) by pressing and holding the
Within 2 seconds, press and hold until the 2 digit display appears. Release . The display now indicates the
amount of degrees offset between the original factory temperature setting and the current temperature setting. If the
oven control has the original factory calibration, the display will read "0".
The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35°F (17°C), in 5°F steps by pressing and holding the ’ or ................... .
Adjust until the desired amount of offset appears in the display. When lowering the oven temperature, a minus sign (-)
will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees.
Bake
5. When you have made the desired adjustment, press to go back to the time of day display.
Note: Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the Self-Cleaning feature temperature.
Before You Call
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Oven Control Beeps and
Displays any F code error
(example F11). 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.
-dr- is displayed. The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning cycle. Close the door and
push CANCEL pad.
Installation. 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.
Entire oven does not operate. 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.
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