Kenmore 66572133300 Use & Care Manual

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Oven will not operate• Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.• Is this the first time the oven has been used?Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release airfrom the gas lines.• Is the electronic oven control set correctly?See "Electronic Oven Control" section.• On some models, is the Oven Lockout set?See "Oven Lockout" section.If the oven door is open, press STOP/CLEAR to clear display,then depress and hold door switch plunger (located in theupper right corner of the oven front. Latch mechanism willunlock after 6 seconds.if the oven door is locked, apply pressure to the upper rightcorner of the oven door and press STOP/CLEAR at the sametime. This will unlock the oven door.Self-Cleaning Cycle will not operate• Is the oven door open?Close the oven door all the way.Oven burner fails to light• A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has beentripped.• The ignition system is broken. Contact a Sears trained repairtechnician. See back cover.Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use• This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles onand off to hold the set oven temperature. •Oven burner lights, then goes out after I minute• Press STOP/CLEAR, then wait 1 minute before trying again.• Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy• Is propane gas being used?The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contacta Sears trained repair specialist. See back cover.Oven temperature too high or too low• Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?See "Oven Temperature Control" section.Display shows messages• IS the display showing "PF"?There has been a power failure. Press STOP/CLEAR to clearthe display. Reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" section.On some models, is the display showing a "PF" and acooktop icon?The Cooktop Lockout feature is engaged. See "CooktopLockout" section.IS the display showing "F" followed by a number?Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display. If an "F" codereappears, contact a Sears trained repair specialist. See backcover.IS the display showing a "EO F5"?The Self-Cleaning latch is interfering with the oven doorclosing.Has START been pressed?Press START.Has a delay start been set?.See "Timed Oven Control" section.Cooktop cooking results not what expected• Is the proper cookware being used?See "Cookware" section.Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?See "Control Knobs" section.Is the appliance level?Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.Baking results not what expected• Was the oven preheated?Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.• Are the racks positioned properly?See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.• Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.• IS the batter evenly distributed in the pan?Check to make sure batter is level in the pan.• Is the appliance level?Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.• Are baked items too brown on the bottom?Decrease oven temperature 15°F to 25°F (5°C to 15°C).• Are crust edges browning early?Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust.Slow baking or masting• Wasthe oven preheated?Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.• Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.• Is the proper length of time being used?Increase baking or roasting time.• Is the proper temperature set?Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).• Has the oven door been opened while cooking?Peeking into the oven while cooking releases oven heat andcan result in longer cooking times.26