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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the 
problem listed:

Problem

Solution

Oven control panel beeps and 
displays error codes

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.

Try bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn off power to appliance, wait 5 
minutes and then repower appliance. Set clock with correct time of day. Try bake or broil 
function again. If fault recurs, press STOP to clear.

Poor baking results

Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and 
space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in 
the oven. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see 

“Adjusting oven temperature” 

on 

page 14

.

Appliance is not level

Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square and 
have sufficient room for appliance clearance.

Cannot move appliance easily  •

Cabinets not square or are built in too tight to allow clearance for appliance. Contact builder or 
installer to make appliance accessible.

Appliance does not operate

Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. If electricity to home is working, check 
fuse box or breaker. Call your local electric company for service outage information.

Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-844-553-6667 for assistance (See back cover). 

Flames inside oven or smoking 
from oven vent 

Oven smokes excessively when 
broiling

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up 
excessive spills before starting oven. 

If flames or excessive smoke are present during Broil, see 

“Setting Broil” 

on 

page 13

Incorrect setting. Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper 
clearance between the meat and broil element. 

Self Clean does not work

Oven control not set properly. Make sure the oven door is closed. Make sure you have removed 
the oven racks. 

See “Self Cleaning Oven”

 on 

page 16

Oven does not operate

The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven. 

See 

“Setting the Clock”

 on 

page 9

.

Be sure oven controls are set properly. 

See “Setting Oven Controls”

 beginning on 

page 8

 and 

review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual. 

Soil not completely removed 
after Self Clean

Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting Self Clean.

Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the gasket, and the small area 
at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean 
these areas before starting the self cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff 
nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

Fan noise occurring after the 
oven is turned off 

Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool 
internal electronic components. It is normal for this fan to continue to run for an extended 
period of time, even when the oven has been turned off. 

Oven racks discolored or do 
not slide easily

Oven racks left in oven cavity during Self Clean. Always remove oven racks from oven cavity 
before starting a self clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufac-
turer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and replace in oven.

Oven light does not work.

Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. 

See “Replacing the Oven Lights”

 on 

page 19

.

Summary of Contents for 790.4025

Page 1: ...leur Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d utilisation et d entretien English Español Français Model Modelo Modèle 790 4025 P N A00327303 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...stallation 7 Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 8 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions 9 Damage to or failu...

Page 3: ...he door or drawers of an oven can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the oven The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the oven to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum...

Page 4: ...carded Be sure to have an appropriate foam type fire extinguisher available visible and easily located near the appliance Proper installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements In Canada install in accordance with CSA Standard C22 1 ...

Page 5: ...materials to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper instal lation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always cook in proper bakeware and always use the oven racks IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN Before manually cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are turned o...

Page 6: ...ltage and frequency and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or fuse It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete...

Page 7: ... of the range with aluminum foil Doing so will alter heat distribution produce poor baking results and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior During self clean temperatures the oven will be hot enough to melt foil Types of Oven Racks Remove all racks and accessories from the oven before starting a cleaning cycle Arranging Removing and Replacing Racks To arrange always arrange the oven rac...

Page 8: ...oking 12 Up Down arrow keys Use with the function keys to accept settings and adjust temperature and times 13 Warm Hold Used to set the Warm and Hold function page 14 14 Bake Used to enter the normal bake feature for either oven page 11 15 Broil Used to select variable broil feature page 13 16 Oven Light Used to turn oven light on and off Minimum and Maximum Control Settings All of the features li...

Page 9: ...The Timer On Off and Self Clean keys control the Continuous Bake or 12 hour Energy Saving features The oven control has a factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that shuts off the oven control if left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes The oven can be programed to override this feature for contin uous baking To set the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy feature 1 Press and hold Timer On...

Page 10: ...uring a self clean cycle To replace the interior oven lights see Replacing the Oven Lights on page 19 Setting the Oven Timer The Timer On Off key controls the timer and serves as an extra timer that will beep when the set time ends It does not start or stop cooking The timer feature can be used during any of the other oven control functions except self clean and Sabbath To set Timer example 5 minu...

Page 11: ...s or the back of the oven Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven The oven interior and exterior oven racks and cooktop become very hot and can cause burns What to expect when setting Bake During preheat the oven temperature will appear in the display along with the bake icon The oven indicator green box in the display will turn on during preheat and remain on throughout the bakin...

Page 12: ...e oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking Setting Delay Start The Delay Start key control the Delay Start feature The automatic timer of the Delay Start will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance Note If the clock is set for normal 12 hour display baking time can be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes To pro...

Page 13: ...il food is browned turn and cook on the second side Season and serve Note Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food 7 To cancel broiling or if finished broiling press Important If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from Sears Call 1 844 553 6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087 Figure 5 Broil pan and insert L ...

Page 14: ... times you may adjust the UPO User Programmable Offset so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature dis played Important Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 F degrees from actual temperatures The oven temperature may be increased as much as 35 F 19 ...

Page 15: ... 11 hours and 59 minutes 6 The oven will turn on and begin heating If you need to set both ovens for the Sabbath both should be set at this time 7 Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start for at least 3 seconds SAb will appear in the display Once SAb appears in the display the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes The oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature Note...

Page 16: ...ials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage Remove all utensils and any aluminum foil These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures Chrome Oven Racks Some models come with chrome oven racks and must be removed from the oven during the self clean cycle or else their finish will turn dull and their color slightly blue If left in after the cycle is complete and the oven has coo...

Page 17: ...set the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close automatically Once the door has been locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will stop flashing and remain on Also the oven icon will appear in the display Note Allow 15 seconds for the oven door to lock Important note If self clean is active and a power failure occurs the oven may not have thoroughly cleaned This would depend on how much clea...

Page 18: ...aners Polish with a lint free cloth Wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Use clean water to rinse use a cloth to dry Porcelain enamel broiler pan and Insert available by mail order Door liner and body parts Gentle scouring with a soapy scourin...

Page 19: ...ult in sparking or fire Do not spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket broiler drawer glides handles or any exterior surfaces of the oven plastic or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces Cleaning Exposed Bake Ovens The bake element is located in the bottom of the oven cavity Figure 7 Remove the bottom oven rack before raising the element Be careful not to raise the eleme...

Page 20: ...along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle Figure 11 2 Hold the oven door at the same angle as the removal position Carefully seat the hinge arms over the roller pins until you feel the hinge levers are secure 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor Figure 9 4 Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked positi...

Page 21: ...ing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recommended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 2 to 4 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm of space on all sides of pan Cakes not...

Page 22: ... before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present during Broil see Setting Broil on page 13 Incorrect setting Meat too close to the broil element Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element Self Clean does not work Oven control not set properly Make sure the oven door is closed Make sure you have removed the oven racks See Self Cleaning Oven on...

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