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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
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.
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.
