Kenmore 9961 Use and Care Guide - Page 43

Flames inside oven or smoking from vent. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Self-cleaning cycle does not work. Soil not completely removed after selfcleaning cycle. Before You Call Solutions To Common Problems Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time. Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Self-Cleaning section. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Setting Oven Controls" section. Make sure oven door is opened to the Broil Stop Position. Meat too close to the element, Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element, Preheat broil element, Preheat broil element for searing, Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining, Always place grid on broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan, Grease has built up on oven surfaces, Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently, Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking, Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Self-Cleaning" section. Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted, Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time, rrl Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Self- Z Cleaning section. _"_ I-- Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area outside oven seal. These {/) areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these -It" areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal. 43