Kenmore 9991 Use and Care Guide - Page 23

Metalmarks. Brown streaks or specks. Areas of discoloration sheen, Poor baking results. with metallic Flames inside oven or smoking from vent. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. See "To Clean the Cooktop Glass" section under General Cleaning. Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See "To Clean the Cooktop Glass" section under General Cleaning. Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cleaning cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. cooktop Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see "Adjusting Oven Temperature" in this Owner's Guide. 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 Electronic Oven Control Guide. Oven smokes excessively during broiling, Self-cleaning cycle does not work. Soil not completely removed after selfcleaning cycle. Control(s)not set properly. Follow instructions under "Setting Oven Controls" in the ii i"_ Electronic Oven Control Guide. Make sure oven is opened to 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 the 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 Electronic Oven Control Guide. under "Oven Cleaning" in the iiiiiii!!:iii Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting Oven Control Guide. the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic 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 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. 23