Sears KENMORE 911.32359 User's Manual
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1. gt Pans should be flat on bottom Do not use woks that have support rings Do not use stove top grills OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS WHEN CANNING 1 Be sure the canner is centered over the burner 2 Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom TT XX 3 Userecipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Use caution while canning to prevent burns from steam or heat CLEANING CONTROL PANEL CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE Dishwashing detergent e Warm water Soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners industrial cleaners or bleach TO CLEAN Wipe with warm soapy water Rinse and dry well GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE e Cooktop cleaner e Paper towels e Razor scraper TO CLEAN For everyday cleaning wipe the surface of the cooktop after each use For regular cleaning wipe cooktop cleaning creme on the surface remove all the cleaning creme witha dry paper towel For burned on soil apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning creme to the soiled area Holding a razor scraper at a 30 angle against the cooktop surface scrape off as much soil as possible Apply more creme to the remaining soiled area wipe dry using a paper towel CONTROL KNOBS CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE e Dishwashing detergent e Warm water Soft cloth TO CLEAN Pull knobs straight off stem W2. RNER CAPS AND BURNER HEADS 4 DRIP BOWLS GLASS COOKTOP REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape use household dishwashing liquid mineral oil or cooking oil With a soft cloth rub into the area and allow to soak Rinse and dry well Repeat procedure using an appliance polish to insure no damage is done to the cooktop surface This should be done before the cooktop is turned on for the first time The tape cannot be removed once the appliance has heated GAS COOKTOP COOKING Before using your new gas cooktop for the first time take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the burners and the knob used to turn on each one The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which burner is turned on by that knob OO 0 Oe OO 0 OO OO oo LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT FRONT REAR REAR FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS High Flame Use large cookware to boil large quantities of foods quickly Watch foods being cooked on high As soon as the food reaches the cooking temperature i the flame should be turned down to a lower setting Medium Flame Used for even browning or maintaining a boil Low Flame Used for melting chocolate or warming foods 1 Grasp the knob with he thumb and finger and push down 2 While pushing down hy turn the knob to the LITE position 3 After the burner ignites set knob to desired flame setting CAUTION When setting the flame size make sure the flame h
3. SEARS Kenmore OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 911 32355 911 32359 30 SEALED GAS COOKTOP e Safety Instructions e Features CAUTION Operation Read and Follow All Safety r Rules and Operating Care and Cleaning Instructions Before First Problem Solving Use of This Product Consumer Service Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 229 4020P052 2 SR10274 GAS COOKTOP TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING eee COON SOR aiian aai Control PANE oo ccccccccscsccesetesesseeseeeeees 8 Glass Cooktop ccccccccceesseseeeseeseres 8 Burner Grates oo eeecccsesteeecstseeeeees 8 COOKTOP COOKING Burner Bowls Cap H ad 06 8 i Cooktop Burner Componems 9 Control SettingS cccccccereccnsessreees 6 Burner Ignition ao ao 6 Power Failure cccccccceccscseccesecsescssees 7 SERVICE Cooking Utensils and Woks 7 Home Canning PEE A tease EEE 7 Before Calling for Service 10 Consumer Service Numbers 17 Warranty For your convenience and future reference please write down your model and serial numbers in the space provided They are located under the cooktop unit MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER a ge a LT 2 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using gas STOP or electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be
4. ash with detergent Rinse and dry well Return knobs to unit Do not allow knobs to soak BURNER GRATES CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE e Dishwashing detergent e Warm water e Nonabrasive cleaner e Soft cloth e Ammonia TO CLEAN For stubborn stains place grates into a plastic bag Pour 1 4 cup of ammonia and seal tight Allow to soak overnight Wash and rinse well To help prevent rusting lightly coat the burner grates with cooking oil PORCELAIN ENAMEL BURNER BOWLS BURNER CAP BURNER HEAD CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE e Dishwashing detergent e Nonabrasive cleaner e Warm water e Soft cloth TO CLEAN Soak stubborn stains rinse and dry completely Leave burner cap in place when cleaning burner bowl BURNER fy BOWL gt REMOVABLE PARTS COOKTOP BURNER COMPONENTS TO REMOVE Be sure that all controls are turned off and that the unitis cool Liftoff burner grate burnercap and burner head Do not remove burner bowl BURNER GRATE SPARK IGNITER MIXER TUBE CHIMNEY The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed beyond the fop of the burner When cleaning the burner bowl be careful not to snag the electrode of the spark igniter with your cleaning cloth Damage to the igniter could occur Be careful not to turn on any cooktop controls while cleaning burner bowls A slight electrical shock might result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware TO REPLACE Place the burner head onto
5. eats the bottom of the pan only Flames that extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan or lick up the sides are unsafe and waste energy BURNER IGNITION When the knob is turned to the light position a spark igniter sends a series of electrical sparks that will ignite the gas flowing to the burner automatically While cooking on glass or porcelain cooktopsremember these areas may get hot Use caution when working near these areas cooktop cooking continued GAS COOK TOP COOKING continued POWER FAILURE During a power failure the cooktop burners will not light automatically In an emergency a cooktop burner may be lit using a wooden match Follow the instructions below 1 Light the wooden match 2 Hold the flame next to the burner you want fo use 3 Push in and turn the correct knob to the light position 4 When the burner lights turn the knob to your preferred setting Warning Lighting gas burners with a match is dangerous You should light the burners with this method only in an emergency THE SIMMER FLAME Ifyou are simmering on one burner and turn on the others watch the simmer setting Because of the increased gas flow to the other burners the flame size of the burner used for simmering may need to be increased COOKING UTENSILS AND WOKS Use pans and woks that are flat on the bottom The size of the pan should be the same size as the burner used when cooking BOTTOM OF PAN gt
6. ed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Maintenance Agreement provides protection from unexpected repair bills and assures you of enjoying maximum range efficiency Here s a comparative warranty and Malntenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears Range Maintenance Agreement Yeara of Ownership Coverage tot Your and vear 1 Replacement of Defective MA i ma or Glass 90 2 Mechanical Adjustment 3 Porcelain and Glass Parts Annual Preventive Mainten 4 ance Check at your request W Warranty MA Maintenance Agreement o lt A Parts other than Porcelain AYS CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Ken more America s Best Selling Appliance Brand Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Printed in the United States
7. followed including the following SUSE Ss To insure safety for yourself family and home WARNING If the information in this please read your Owner s Manual carefully manual is not followed exactly afire Keep it handy for reference Pay close explosion or gas leak may result attention to the Safety sections causing property damage personal BE SURE your cooktop is installed and injury or death grounded by a qualified technician IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or L P fuels Properly adjusted appliances indicated by the bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized by further venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood The cooktop as shipped from the factory can only be operated with WARNING natural gas Do not try to operate it with L P A L P BURNER ADJUSTMENTS bottied gas High flames and toxic fumes if you intend to use Liquefied Petroleum Gas could cause serious in
8. jury If you wish to use bottled gas all L P adjustments in the 9u cooktop with L P gas you must convert Installation Instructions must be made before the cooktop following the procedure found in using your cooktop the installation instructions shipped with your if your cooktop is not properly adjusted flames eciinctnh may be too high or the cooktop may use too much fuel release toxic fumes or cook poorly 3 important safety instructions continued IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY continues TEACH CHILDREN Not to play with controls or any part of the appliance Not to sit climb or stand on the Cooktop NEVER STORE items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance KEEP THIS book for later use NEVER TRY to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless instructions are given in this manual All other work should be done by a qualified technician NEVER USE your appliance for warming or heating the room ALWAYS KEEP combustible wall coverings curtains and other linens a safe distance from the appliance NEVER HEAT unopened food containers Pressure buildup can cause the container to burst and cause injury NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or drippings in or near your appliance ALWAYS KEEP the appliance area free from things that will burn Food wooden utensils grease buildup gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids could catch fire Plastic utensils could
9. melt and canned foods could explode Your appliance should never be used as a storage area SOME CLEANERS lt produce noxious fumes and CS wet cloths or sponges could eS S cause steam burns Se NEVER WEAR loose fitting clothing when using your appliance NEVER USE a towel or other bulky cloth as a potholder and make sure the potholder is dry Moist potholders could cause steam burns Keep towels dishcloths potholders and other linens a safe distance away from your appliance COOKTOP SAFETY ONLY SOME kinds of glass or ceramic cookware can be used for cooktop cooking Make sure the cookware you choose to use is designed for cooktop cooking ALWAYS USE care when touching cooktop elements They will retain heat after the range has been turned off COOKWARE USED for cooktop cooking should be flat on the bottom and large enough to cover the heating area being used READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION NOW Should you ever need it you will not have time for reading Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire Never use water on a grease fire it will only spread the flames COOKTOP GREASE FIRE Never pick up a flaming pan 1 Turn off the surface burners ty 2 Smother the flame with a i i tightly fitting lid baking soda or an extinguisher FEATURES OF YOUR NEW SEALED GAS COOKTOP 4 REMOVABLE BURNER GRATES 4 REMOVABLE CONTROL KNOBS 4 REMOVABLE BU
10. ny glass part or the finish on any porcelain enamel painted or bright metal part is defective in material or workmanship Sears will replace the part free of charge FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the date of installation Sears will provide free of charge any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range except for normal maintenance lf the range Is subjected to other than private family use the above warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK and CO Dept 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances having the parts tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Kenmore Ranges are design
11. pair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service 3 SEARS REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Speciaksis Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 For the location of a Sears parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 PEEKS j f fy 4 i t f REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Specialists 11 KENMORE GAS COOKTOP WARRANTY Dear Customer Our constant efforts are directed toward making sure your new Kenmore Range will arrive at your home In perfect condition and will give you proper performance As part of these efforts we feel It is our responsibility to pro vide you with this war ranty for your range FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS if within one year from the date of installation any part other than a glass part falls to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship Sears will repalr or replace it free of charge FULL 30 DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCELAIN ENAMEL PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS If within 30 days from the date of installation a
12. the burner bowl making sure the location of the spark igniter matches up with the opening in the burner head Place the burner cap on the burner head Place the grate over the burner assembly and onto the burner bowl The indentations of the bow should match the location pins on the bottom of the grates BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE To save you time and money before making a service call check the list below for any problem you may feel you have with the performance of your cooktop If the problem is something you cannot repair use the Consumer Service Numbers located at the back of this manual When making any calls have the model number repair parts list use and care manual and the date of purchase available PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Cooktop knobs a Knob isn t pushed a Push knobs down to turn will not turn down Cooktop burners a Gas supply a Gas supply not connected or not will not light turned on b Power supply b Cooktop not properly grounded or polarized c Spark ignition c See installation instruction d Power supply d Noelectricity to unit check for tripped fuse or circuit breaker e Cleaning e Soil clogging holes in burner head Clean holes f Burner assembly f Cooktop burner top not replaced correctly See removable parts section g Knob not re installed g Push knob down on the stem match correctly the flat part of the stem with flat side of the knob For the re
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