Kenmore 790.4897 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Before You Call
Porcelain coated oven racks This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can remain in the oven during
the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is important
that the sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil.
To maintain optimal rack performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of
the rack after every self-clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide.
Oven racks discolored or do not
slide easily. The Glide rack is porcelain enameled and may be left in the oven to be cleaned during the
self-clean cycle. After the cycle, or anytime the gliding is rough, the Glide rack extension
tracks should be treated with graphite lubrication.
Non- porcelain oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from
oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.
Soil not completely removed after
self clean. Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Self Clean” on page 34 .
Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean.
Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and
the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-
cleaning area, but 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.
Other Problems
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.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact the builder or installer to make the
appliance accessible.
Oven light does not work. Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the oven light” on page 37 .
Problem Cause / Solution