Jerry for Model Number Kenmore Range 790.78653602 Everything on the range works fine, but recently we started smelling a kerosene-like smell when the stovetop burners are used. Checked burner orifices for any dirt / clogging that might affect the fuel / air mix and combustion but all orifices clear and flames generally look nice and blue and even. What could cause this smell?
Answer Hello Jerry. What is happening is called a product of combustion. Somewhere around in the house or near the house someone used or opened some kind of stain, paint, varnish or comparable compound including cleaners. The molecules carry over and get mixed in with air and then burned off from open flame. If you light a candle or a lighter you will smell the same odor, although not quite as strong- the bigger the flame the stronger the odor. The odor should dissipate over the next few days until there are no more molecules from the source left in the air. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, November 30, 2015