Sears KENMORE 46725 User's Manual
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1. At v tute oS Ag H S DOLAR EX onn rdi rte d ne Yee Y s MCA H ao NA ME OGD M a Me dle tente xx vett Ne eI NN Sele E MS ASA IN ULM A eee Rant DN r st SINCE AN AMATUS ta e s Peat e Mad t Pate Pr oe X AM iru T CPUS sete e oat ta C MAL UTR ata eye Rae Mey SESS Masta Dy Sie net neh ea reat DURAN q ANA uA Wort MS X ate rem af Not Eos a aot B a y d xs SONIS Mn Atte S ere AU Reet EROS INSCR PORE DOO a MN haaa e Nt fe APRES Cet TRA wt NN ete VISTO 8 s the arate int ea NT ONSE E miss an teste Fetish s POUR A n NO T Aa ir n oe rRNA NAT S ater AN telat T ara Na r atat M N sit ey fan Stage ONT NM AUN NIE p ie at Me vw z vt s EAE PPAT d ERSTER ea ee ee POR det RI MEER LOU MUCHO SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical safety precautions should be followed including the following SEAS De P REA js Meiner Atemana riartha Pisonia th Js ALD ARON MENU ER CO OR UA dieto t pen Aaah Te eave SI ai mm SEO VAT WEN ven RARE RA Poradi A NTEN i Teach children notto play with range knobs or any other part of the range Never leave children alone or unat e tended where a range is in use i mem EEE CAUTION Never store t2. a eene Tima VA ROTEEDA 2 CONTE piej SAFETY BEARER CE Tease RAT rdc ie E d ees EE EE tien E EE E TIETE E EE c On m LELETET eU E 1 4 USE AND CARE Your Range and Its Features eee eer emen Range Control ARE ATHE EOE DART RETA RW DR SEO A 6 8 21 Cooktop Cooking eere nennen B TO Oven Cooking RA re M ede Peg E Wo Wn gor m pen eee Se Eee ae Seti I IR HL E 1i Broiling KV o de EE HE EP TOE TEZEL ie M ih ie FERE e EESTET TOE eee et EOE te IP TEL 1 2 Selt clean Cycle PERE MEH ERLE TEMPE OHA Hee HERS TH M en 14 Cleaning Tips F usunhte b b ueobhuvbwiEt ei ar TOT LannTKFKFCRHEETV TA xn mee SAE 15 Removablo Paris vi ELE Seduneavdssananvabasnbuwnaaaceed Korie 6 18 FORE CALLING FOR SERVICE What to Do Before Calling for Service 19 20 Thermostat Adjustments esee 21 WARRANTY MNA A nt RENI Que AIR PRA CN eM Tr E eS arenira ERES RAN AR PRESA UE d Krone Hen Pokaan BER cage T Faden n ag n d x ye S ias D m ES tard AST o MODEL 46725 46729 RM A n EU XU n MARGE A pe un X x Pues EE ei rl Ed Sie S M233 SR1005 ix d e RETIA Tes eta teli ante
3. BROIL will flash and will appear in the display See Fig 5 2 Select LO Broil by pressing the UP arrow once Select HI Broil by pressing the UP arrow twice To change from HI Broil to LO Broll press the DOWN arrow 3 After cooking is complete press CLEAR OFF 3 TO CANCEL BROIL UR wir d E HET ad Y e PRESS ONCE TO SET LO BROIL PRESS TWICE TO SET HI BROIL FIG 5 TO RESET BROIL If youdo not select LO or HI Broil the function display will go blank Repeat Steps 1 and 2 TO SET BAKE 1 Press BAKE BAKE will tlash 2 Selectthe desired temperature by touching the UP or DOWN arrow pad The last used bake temperature will appear in the temperature display Increase the temperature with the UP arrow Decrease the temperature with the DOWN arrow If you do not set a temperature after you press BAKE the display will go blank Repeat steps 1 and 2 3 After baking is complete press CLEAR OFF See Fig 6 8 TO CANCEL BAKE Sana TERN irae INCREASE OR DECREASE TEMPERATURE AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF You can begin baking now and set the oven to turn OFF automatically 1 Press COOK TIME 2 Press UP or DOWN arrow to set how long you want to bake 3 Press BAKE 4 Select temperature using UP or DOWN arrow See Fig 7 INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME INCREASE OR DECREASE TEMPERATURE NOTE Youshould consider that food will continue to cook after controls turn OFF unle
4. potholders can cause steam burns Always use care when opening oven door Let hot air and steam out before moving food Always follow cleaning instructions in this book Always keep the range and oven clean Food and grease are easy to ignite Clean the range oven and vents regularly Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Always remove broiler pan and other utensils from the oven before a self clean cycle CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backquard of a range Children climbing on a range to reach items could be seriously injured Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance away from your range and oven Always keep dish towels dish cloths potholders and other linens a safe distance away from your range Never store such items on your range Aiways keep the appliance area clear and free from things that will burn gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Never try to repair or replace any part of the range unless instructions are given in this book All other work should be done by a skilled technician Never heat unopened food containers Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause Injury Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near the range Never let g
5. rH INCHEASE OH DECREASE TIME DISPLAYS ONE MINUTE ZEHO SECONDS PTT Arme T INCREASE OR DECHEASE TIME tC ipd T EM Fig 1 WITTE f SIE S Pe IH TO SET THE TIMER Re Aer f px NOTE The TIMER does not control oven operations INCREASE OR The maximum time setting is 9 hours and 55 Fig 3 DECREASE TIME minutes DISPLAYS ONE HOUR ZERO MINUTES 1 Press TIMER TIMER will flash in the display EL a aa SSIES ress the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the ceres amount of time Hold your finger on the arrow pad to SAS Dm o changethetime quickly Touch and release the arrow jG Serre a hte E one a a pad to change the time slowly The TIMER will ee a al stop 4 cook le casti oso automatically begin counting down after a few seconds ZUM PRESS AND HOLD INCREASE OR 3 When the time is up the end of cycle tone wili beep TO CANCEL TIMER DECREASE TIME Press CLOCK to return the time of day tothe display amp Fig 4 CERCOB E ESET THE T TIMER will stop flashing and the TIMER will start counting down a few seconds after you stop touching the UP or DOWN arrow If you pause while selecting the time and the timer activates press TIMER again and continue to set the time E TI After TIMER begins to count down press TIMER and hold TIMER in at least four seconds until TIMER quits flashing and time of day returns to display TO SET BROIL 1 Press BROIL
6. the ralsed back edge of the rack on a pair of rack guides 2 Push the rack in unti you reach the bump In the rack guide then lift the front of the rack and push the rack all the way in To remove 1 Pull the oven rack out then up Some models have one standard oven rack and one folding oven rack The foiding rack can be easily stored away when not in use REMOVABLE OVEN D To remove 1 Open the door to the stop position see illustration 2 Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the hinges NOTE When the door is removed and hinge arms are at stop position do not bump or try to remove the hinge arms The hinges could snap back causing an injury to the hands or damage to the porcelain on the front of the range Cover the hinges with toweling or empty towel rolls while working in the oven area QOR To replace 1 Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges The hinge arms must still be in the stop position 16 NOTE For best performance remove oven racks during a clean cycle if oven racks are left in the range during a self clean cycle they will darken lose their fluster and become hard to slide If you choose to leave the racks in the oven you can polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack edges after the self clean cycle 2 Slide the door down onto the hinges as far
7. well fitting oven door seal Is essenilal for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results H you notice the seal becoming worn frayed or damaged In any way or If it has become displaced on the door you should replace the seal AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE Afteraclean cycle you may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually asalt residuethat cannot be removed by the clean cycle if the oven is not clean after one clean cycle the cycle may be repeated NOTE Your oven light should be OFF during a self clean cycle to prolong the fife of the bulb This range has a fan that will turn ON and OFF by itself to keep the electronics cool Sometimes it will run after the range has been turned off NESCL10 1 TO SET SELF CLEAN CYCLE 1 Close oven door The door locks automatically after control Is set 2 Push CLEAN The time display will show See Fig 1 D m m ed d zy 4 i Y j i e RP a SEE Sead MAMMA aera p Pr Mind f tracert ys gous Fig 1 3 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set the desired length of clean time Clean time is normally 3 hours You can change it between 2 and 4 hours depending on how dirty the oven is See Fig 2 INCREASE OR DECREASE Fig 2 CLEAN TIME You can
8. A ORC CODO HOSCE USUS wirft uni Mered eue viti wes Po es AUI elie he et ve ata ee Cree eee te ta et I te mele a m a n ar oO are i ar tint renes Parte BE REESE RE M e et et peii TES et EO MIRO Satare pakene aate MeL natn it 1e NS aestu V fne RM Dans SS eta tg 4 Tote o PER Fco s sala n ads OCAMPO Od s a bya nt dite ne ht ee ee RM LC oe a tSt POS Y DM Nel MSS Me ae DNO Ste eh meee TaN UM aa DU gt D Dn DEMO LES MNA e eb fet cA Pa 7 Na x t i e i LN PE Saal wa te rat a o pus GAIN kd E ahne Rha M s Es Meine IN MIS RN Ie INS WM e m Petr Stein MO Me te tera te Mya a Dis S DOO AGERE Ves sta AE htt Vals ata tate tate rete tah e tes INT Vh etate Ne PS Ia ettet QOO on z MUSS aa f es t DOREM ANN e el de ty R RUN pL 4 fe f en Always keep the range area clear and free from things that will burn CAUTION ever store things in an oven or near cooktop elements burners These things may catch fire and plastic items could melt Never use your range for warming or heating a room You couid be burned or ser ousiy injured Such misuse could also cause damage to the range Never wear loose clothing when jf Never use a towel or other bulky cloth using your range Such clothing 0 noi as a potholder Such cloths could could catch fire S catch fire on a hot element burner Never leave cooktop elements burners unwatched at high heat settings Boil
9. HOT SURFACE ee INDICATOR LIGHT ewm d UC UE UU Ma lesa MEO fet 1700 Tage 9 NO 7 A RANGE CONTROL COOKTOP CONTROL Sail See page 9 OVEN LIGHT SWITCH oe SELF CLEANING SWITCH OVEN INTERIOR For varlable size See pages 13 amp 14 left rear cooking zone See page 9 OVEN BAKE ELEMENT REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS See page 16 NAME AND NUMBER PLATE LOCATION OVEN DOOR GASKET See pages 3 amp 13 REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR With Window REMOVABLE See page 16 STORAGE DRAWER See page 17 BROILER PAN and GRID See pages 12 amp 15 NESIFO8 CLOCK CANCELS BAKE US TIMER TEMPERATURE FUNCTION UP ARROW PAD CLEAN OPERATION OR TEMPERATURE DOWN ARROW PAD PRESS TO TURN SET AUTOMATIC DECREASES TIME TIMER ONANDOFF OVEN OPERATIONS OR TEMPERATURE Your range control js touch controlled To set BAKE The TIMER display will Increase as follows BROIL TIMER or CLEAN touch the desired function pad TEN SECONDS and select the temperature or time by touching the arrow 1HR 00 ONE HOUR TO SET THE CLOCK When the display reaches one hour the display will N hann change HR will appear in the display 1 Press CLOCK The word TIME will flash in the SD e NEN EETONOS display 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the correct time of day Hold your finger on the arrow pad to change display numbers quickly Touch and release the arrow pad to change the time slowly See Flg 1 xd Hber ANd iar ENT
10. O NOT use a dish towel or sponge to wipe up the cooktop They may leave a detergent film on the cooktop which may cause discoloration when heated If this occurs remove the discoloration with a recommended cooktop cleaner WMelted materials plastic aluminum foil sugar or foods with high sugar content can cause damage to the cooktop If you acciden tally melt anything on your cooktop turn unit to LO wipe hot cooktop immediately with several dry paper towels Scrape off remainder of burned material with razor scraper held in potholder at 30 angle while unit Is warm Becareful nottoburn yourself After cooking is complete turn unit to OFF DO NO T attempt further cleaning until cooktop surface has cooled gt DO NOT use scouring powders plastic nylon or metal cleaning pads They may scratch the cooktop e BO NOT usechliorine bleach ammonia hydrofluoric acid chemical oven cleaners or any other kind of chemical cleaner They may discolor the cooktop NESAF23 IMPORTANT The model and serial number of your range can be found on a tag behind the storage drawer panel on the left side of the front frame OVEN VENT COOKING ZONE May get hot Sae pages 9 15 19 20 VARIABLE SIZE COOKING ZONE during oven use Choose 6 or 9 diameter cooking zone DO NOT block vent See Page 9 COOKTOP INDICATOR LIGHT Glows when any cooking zone is on
11. arks for desired heat The indicator light will glow when any cooking zone is activated The left rear element has two cooking zones Tousethe large 9 cooking area push to turn the control knob to desired setting and push in top portion of the rocker switch next to the control knob To use the small 6 cooking area push to turn the control knob to desired setting and push in bot tom portlon of the rocker switch When a cooking zone Is activated colis beneath the zone radiate heat through the glass to the utensil The red glow of the coils will be visible through the glass It will take the cooking zone on the surface a few moments to heat up The coll cycles on and off to maintain your selected control setting See the Cleaning Tips for important informa tion about maintaining your cooktop The surface will retain heat after controis have been turned off The HOT SURFACE Indicator light glows untli the cooktop has cooled to a safe temperature This may take up to an hour after use The temperature of the metal frame around the glass will also rise during cooktop use Use caution when working around your cooktop especlaliy if more than one cooking zone is on or if using the cooktop for an extended period of time Be careful not to get burned when the unit has not had time to cool after use Donotslide cookware onthe surface as it may scratch the glass Never cook food directly on the glass You must use prope
12. as It will go and close the door STOP BROIL POSITION NCMNTO 2 wl zu Enn GUIDE STOP This drawer gives you space for Pecans cook ware and bakeware Plastics and flammable material should not be kept in this drawer Do not overioad the storage drawer If the drawer is too heavy it may slip off the track when opened Toopenthe drawer grasp the center of the handle and pull straight out To remove Pull drawer stralght out and lift over the guide stops To replace Lift over the gulde stops and slide drawer into place REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT Be sure that the light switch is in the off position Do not touch hot oven bulb Do not touch oven bulb with wet hands Do not wipe oven light area with wet cloth Never touch the electrically live collar on the bulb when replacing it Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace a broken bulb 1 Unscrew glass cover and remove 2 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 3 Replace the cover Note We recommend you use a 40 watt appliance bulb that is no longer than 3 1 2 17 NEMNT65 REMOVABLE KNOBS All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by pulling the knob straight off the stem Be sure that the knob is in the OFF position before removal Hint Slip a thin cloth such as a handkerchief or a plece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Caution Read these instructions carefully be fore replacing the knob
13. d scrape off spot Scrub cooktop with Sears Cooktop Cleaning CremeGor other all purpose norn abrasive cleaner Rinse weil and wipe dry NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE SCOUR ING PADS OR POWDERS ON YOUR COOKTOP Plastic mesh pads such as Dobie may be used Cleaning Inside the oven need only be done as an optional touch up between self clean cycles Rinse oven interior thor oughly after cleaning Soak with hydrogen peroxide using a sponge Frequent soaking helps prevent soil buildup Do not rub See self clean section for more information Oven racks Detergent warm water scouring Remove from oven io clean Rinse thor pad or soap filled steel wool pad oughly Broiler pan and grid Detergent warm water soap filled Remove soiled panfrom ovento cool Drain scouring pad plastic scouring pad fat or drippings Fili pan with warm water commercial oven cleaner pan only Sprinkle grid with detergent and cover with damp cloth or paper towels Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes Rinse or scour as needed Dry well Pan and grid may be washed in a dishwasher 15 NECCH10 4 Oven interior Detergent warm water and or soap filled steel woo pad do not use oven cleaner in or around any part of the oven Hydrogen peroxide Oven door gasket REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when installing or removing oven racks To install i Set
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15. e should secure the range and not allow it to tip BRACKET OPTIONAL LOCATION FACTORY LOCATION Electric model shown Opposite side used for Gas models NEMNT66 Save time and money Check this list before you call for service To eliminate unnecessary service calis first read ail the instructions In this manual carefully Then if you have a problem always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help When calling have this manual and your Repair Parts List handy with the model serlal number and purchase date DON T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK Tiny scratches are not removable and do not affect cooking In time the scratches will become smoother and less visible PROBLEMI POSSIB LE CAUSE Use of incorrect cleaning ma terlals Coarse particles salt etc between cookware botioms and cooktop Be sure cook ware bottoms and cooktop are clean before use Cookware with rough bottoms Tiny scratches or abra sions on cooktop Sliding orscraping metaluten sils and cookware across cooktop Metal marking on Use recommended cooktop cieaners cooktop Check broil pan placement See broiling section Do not preheat when broiling Use broljler pan and grid supplied with
16. e the oven door and turn controls off If fire continues throw baking soda on the fire Do not put water on the fire 12 p MA Penh Emp In E EO Ed HE 19 6733 Bret EAS Pied oom ths d es Baeta Di 13 Broiling Is cooking by direct heat from the broit element Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se lected for brolling For best results steaks and chops Should be at least 3 4 thick After placing food on the broller pan put the pan on an oven rack In the proper position The recommended rack position and cooking time can be found In the chart below Thecloserthe food isto the broil element the faster the meat browns on the outside yet stays red to pink In the center Moving the meat farther away from the element lets the meat cook to the center while browning outside Side one should be cooked 1 2 minutes longer than side two Raci Position Total Time Food 4 Highest minutes 1 Lowest Steak 1 Thick Rare Medium Well Done NEM 18 Ground Beef Pattles Medium 1 Thick Medium 1 2 Thick Lamb Chops 1 Thick Pork Chops 1 Thick Pork Chops 1 2 Thick Ham Slice 4 2 Thick 11 12 Fish Fillets 11 13 Chicken Pleces 4555 Frankfurters This chart is a general gulde The size weight thick ness and starting temperature of the food as well as your own personal preference will affect the cooking time Times In the char
17. hings children might want above a range Never let anyone climb sit or stand on the open door or any other part of the range Their weight may make the range tip over Y rrr eRe GAY PA aen P Peete wr mem mad M er ONT n i H i r H i Peter punane pi reas p EAW JUNI REV ER 3 e ud urba Pur aos AT uw Hi aad ad eaa od fad danan uw utar uaa aa a fe Never leavetheoven door open when you are not watching the range WARNING To prevent accidental tipping of the range from abnormal usage includ ing excess loading of the oven door attach it to the wall or floor by install ing the anti tip bracket supplied If the range is moved for cleaning ser vicing or any reason be sure anti tip device Is re engaged properly when the range is replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury 1 NESAFO08 3 INS S re a ces a te euh TESTEM w Mri ESSI x e ata Ayres dry Ea Sg set a ae aie yt heat PR MR pun a oe at ety A6 5 M NUS noD Sd BF a t aa EAS vab Eara ot mos LAS 1 nA es x LOCA ATO Gd BL MOOD veneni Soe an afa tun n MSS i NM CORN br f LOCALI LAU YH G Sen net eo A atin Ta ae MRNA tente MT P e B uu Oo Mea DON Mer titia Nette PASE SCEN
18. ions 1 Push BAKE 2 Select a temperature between 500 F and 550 F by pressing the UP arrow See Fig 1 Step 1 Step 2 PRESS SET BETWEEN 500 F AND 550 F APNE NNT EME TI E T WT NY T e t H Step 3 IMMEDIATELY PRESS AND HOLD 3 IMMEDIATELY press BAKE again and hold for about 4seconds This display will show ON and BAIKE will flash in the display See Fig 2 Continue to hold BAKE until the display changes to show the preset oven display See Fig 3 PRESET OVEN DISPLAY Fig 2 21 4 The temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Use the UP or Down arrow to select the temperature adjustment you want See Fig 3 The temperature you select Is the new preset oven display Pipe Mus LER oral perme ere mre nn e HN ppp eat erin ren Bente erry S ase em vri 233377 gna ur mg a ME zara PRESET OVEN DISPLAY SET BETWEEN 35 F AND 35 F Fig 3 NOTE This adjustment will not affect Broil or Clean temperatures It will be remembered when power is removed 5 When you have made the adjustment push CLOCK toreturnthe display to the time of day Use youroven as you would normally Step 5 CLOCK ARPT AGI ERMA I bole ADAAN RR RR m rm rerom NESER71 OEA mae p ATEA BU Avery E frr Pet PEET aese yer amer imapa Y iieii Pr Peer aged sinye pe mam remet Dear Customer Our constant efforis are directed toward making su
19. leaning Glass Sears Cooktop Cleaning Creme Correct and consistent cleaning Is essen Stock No 40079 or other all pur tla to maintaining your cooktop If soil pose non abrasive cleaner single mineral deposits from evaporated water edge razor scraper soft cloth spills or metal rub off from aluminum Donotuseacooktop cleanerona hot cookware are not removed they will burn onto the cooktop and cause permanent cooktop The fumes can be hazard discoloration Be sure that the cooktop is ous to your health and can cheml cally attack the cooktop surface cool before cleaning Do not use cooktop y p i cleaneronahotsurface The fumes can be if you accidentally melt anything on hazardous to your health and can chemi your cooktop turn unit to LO wipe cally attack the cooktop Wipe surface hot cooktop immediately with sev clean after each use Do not use a eral dry paper towels Scrape off dish cloth or sponge to wipe up the remainder of burned material with cooktop They may leave a film of deter razor scraper held in potholder at gent which can discolor your cooktop when 30 angie while unit is warm Be heated If this happens remove the film careful not to burn yourself with the recommended cleaner We rec ommend that you use paper towels or a clean cloth which is used only for cooktop cleaning After the cooktop has cooled remove any crusty soli with the razor scraper Hold the scraper at about a 30 angle to the cooktop an
20. leaning materials Use recommended cleaners in cleaning chart Areas of discoloration Wilneral deposits from water or Use recommended cleaners on cooktop food Range does not work No power to range Check household circuit breaker totally inoperative or fuse Check power cord to be sure it is plugged in Oven does not heat Clock set incorrectly Check clock instructions cooktop zones OK Oven controls set incorrectly Check oven control instructlons gt Cooktop zone does not Improper operation of contro Be sure knob is pushed In while turning work oven OK Foods cook slowly on e Improper cookware Use pans that have flat bottoms and a tight the cooktop fitting lid ifappilicable Pans should match cooking zone size Read the cooktop cook ing section for complete Information Be sure to preheat Oven not preheated long Until notification tone sounds enough e Foods do not bake properly Maintain uniform air space around pans and utensils see oven cooking section e Keep vent area clear Foil use not recommended Reduce temperature 25 degrees for glass or dull darkened pans e Is recipe tested and reliable e Check oven temperature adjustment pro cedures next page Check the installation section for leveling instructions See cooking hints section Improper rack or pan place ment gt Oven vent blocked o
21. n a brief time the preheat temperature will be lost NEOVC03 2 Most foods can be brolled at the HI Broll Setting Select the LO Broll setting to avold excessive browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well done stage such as thick pork chops or poultry BROILING TIPS Your oven door should be open to the broil stop position while broiling If the door is closed the food will roast and not broil Use only the broiler pan and grid that came with your range for broiling They are designed for proper drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter smoke or fire Donot preheat when broiling Foreven broiling on both sides start the food on a cold pan Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling e Formaximum juiciness salt the first side just before turning the meat Salt the second side just before serving Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as they broil When broiling fish grease the grid to prevent sticking and broii with skin side down it is not necessary to turn fish Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next time the oven Is used Besure you know the correct procedure for putting out grease fire See the section on safety Do not cover the entire broiler grid with foil Poor drainage of hot fat may cause a broiler fire if a fire starts clos
22. nd then use a razor scraper held in a pothoider to scrape major spills from ahot cooking zone DO NOT attempt further cleaning until cooktop surface has cooled Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns H used on a hot surface Never try to clean utensils cookware or removable parts of your range during a self clean cycle NESAF22 1 KS continued Should you ever need it you will not have time for reading Never use water on a grease fire it will only spread the flames COOKTOP GREASE F IRE Never pick up a flaming pan Instead 1 Turn off the element 2 Smother the fire with a tighily fitting pan lid baking soda or an extinguisher not try to move the pan 1 Close oven door and turn controls off 2 If fire continues throw baking soda on the fire or use a dry chemical foam or halon type extinguisher The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce ment Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive ham and requires busi nesses to warn customers of potential exposureto such The fiberglass Insulation In self ciean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxlde during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventifatlon fan or hood substances Never slide cookware across your cooktop D
23. nd want to see the time of day press CLOCK The display will show the time of day You cannot set BAKE BROIL or COOK TIME while the oven door Is in the locked position If you try the word door will appear in the display The oven door lock is to be used for Self Cleaning only TONES The end of cycle tone will sound at the end of timer use and automatic oven functions The end of cycle tone is 3 short beeps followed by 1 beep every 6 seconds that repeat until you press any operation if you would like to eliminate the repeating beeps push and hold CLEAR OFF for ten seconds To return the 1 beep every 6 seconds push and hold CLEAR OFF for 10 seconds To cancel the end of cycle tone press CLOCK F CODE If the time display beeps continuously and flashes an F followed by a number you have a function error code Note the number after the F Press CLEAR OFF Allow oven to cool for 1 hour if problem repeats disconnect all power to the range and call for service Advise your service technician of the number following the F in the display NCCTL17 Before you use the cooktop for the firsttime clean it with cooktop cleaner The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which element Is turned on by that knob Lett Left Right Front Rear Rear Right Front The cooking zones are shown by the outlines on the glass surface of the cooktop To operate cooktop controls 1 Push to turn 2 Set on or between m
24. oods other than canning the use of large diameter pots extending more than 1 beyond edge of drip pan Is not recommended However when canning with water bath or pressure canner large di ameter pots may be used This is because bolling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than bolling water Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur faces surrounding heating units Pa nr T2 13 FE 5x13 t s R us Fa Wr ig Ce H Y OBSERVE FOLLOWING POI CANNING 1 Bring water to boil on HIGH heat then after boiling has begun adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain boil saves energy and best uses surface unit 2 Besurecanner fits over center of surface unit If your range does not allow canner to be centered on surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 3 Flat bottomed canners give best canning results Be sure bottom of canner Is flat or slight Indentation fits snugly over surface unit Canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware are not recommended RIGHT 4 When canning use recipes from reputable sources Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer of your canner manufacture
25. overs cause smok ing and greasy spillovers could catch fire Never let pot handles stick out over the front of the range Turn handles in so that they cannot be bumped into Keep the handles away from other hot surface ele ments burners NESAFOG Keep this book for later use Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly by a qualified technician Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms large enough to cover the entire cooktop element This will cut down the risk of setting potholders or clothing on fire with an uncovered element and waste less energy Always use care when touching the cooktop oven heating elements or inside the oven Heating elements could be hot enough to burn you even if they are dark in color The oven vent duct and oven door may also become hot during range use The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls are turned off Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used for cooktop cooking Be sure that the pan you use will not break when heated on the cooktop elements Place oven racks in desired position while oven is cool lf rack must be moved while oven Is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it Leftover grease in the broller pan can catch on fire next time you use the pan Always use dry potholders when removing pans from the oven or cooktop Moist or damp
26. push STOP TIME to find out when the cycle will end Push CLEAN to return to countdown 1 Wait until the LOCK display goes out Allow 30 minutes for ovento cool Theoventemperature mu drop to a safe level before the door can be opened See Fig 3 DWAIT UNTIL LOCK GOES OUT aret s Ny e Y MNA muti EVE e ned exit Fn er 14 TO CYCLE 1 Push CLEAR Follow instructions under WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE Follow steps 1 3 under TO SET SELF CLEAN CYCLE THEN 4 Press STOP TIME 5 Set the time of day when you want the clean cycle to end See Fig 4 The control will calculate the start clean time PE INCREASE OR DECREASE CLEAN TIME SET TIME OF DAY YOU WANT CLEAN CYCLE TO END Fig 4 Note When selecting a stop time for a delayed clean cycle you must allow time for the 2 4 hour clean time Door will flash in display If you forget to lock the door NOTE Your oven light should be OFIF during a self clean cycle to prolong the life of the bulb NCSCLO7 On the following pages all removable parts on your range are shown Refer to those pages when cleaning your range Warm water a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range Do not use metal scouring pads except where recommended PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS Control panel and Detergent warm water soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners Knobs pull knobs off for easier c
27. r cookware Do not use surface as a cutting board For best cooking results and energy efficient operation you shouid use pans that A Have flat bottoms and straight sides B Have light handles that do not tilt pans C Are about the same size as the element Note A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop Is used for the first time it is caused by the heating of new parts and Insufating materiais and will disappear in a Short time DN tt xen Fane SM AEA H za Qr A IER SR MESS Q Canluse special cooking equipment like an oriental wok on any of the cooking zones A We recommend that you use only flat bottomed woks Cookware without flat surfaces is not recom mended Q May I can foods and preserves on my maintop cook ing zones A Yes but only use cookware designed for canning purposes Check the manufacturer s instructions and recipes for preserving foods Be sure canner Is flat bottomed and fits over the center of the cooking zone selected Canning should only be done on the maintop cooking zones Canning generates large amounts of steam be careful to avoid burns Q Why aminot getting the heat I need from my selected cooking zone even though the knob is on the right setting A Use cookware with flat bottoms and center the cook ware inside the circle for the cooking zone selected Metal cookware will conduct heat best NEMTC37 Canning should be done on cooktop only In surface cooking of f
28. r covered Improper use of foil Improper temperature setting for utensil used e Recipe not followed Improper thermostat calibra tion Range and oven rack not level Using improper cookware gt Press CLEAR OFF Letrange cool down for one hour Placerange back into cooking or cleaning cycle If problem repeats call for service See adjustments described following this section Fan should turn OFF after the internal components have cooled Range display is flash Possible range malfunction ing F and a number oven stops working surface works Oven temperature seems inaccurate Fan comes on during bake broil or clean Thermostat Calibration This is normal operation of a fan designed to cool the range s internal components 20 NESEH20 1 ADJUSTING OVEN TEMPERATURE The temperature in your new oven has been set correctly atthe factory so be sureto follow the recipe temperatures and cooking times the first few times you bake In your oven lf you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust the oven temperature yourself To decide how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed To adjust temperature follow these instruct
29. range e Open door to broil stop position see re movable oven door section Foods do not broil properly e Improper rack position Oven preheated Improper utensil used Oven door closed during broil e Check broiling chart In broiling section Check for heavy spillover Clean pan and grid after each use Oven smokes Improper broiling time Dirty oven Broiler pan containing grease left in oven Light switch in off position Check switch setting see operating in structions Check or replace light bulb see use and care instructions Oven light does not work Light bulb burned out Check self clean instructions Heavily solled ovens require a 3 1 2 hour clean cycle Heavy spillovers should be removed be fore setting clean cycle Repeat clean cycle Oven does not clean or poor cleaning results self clean models only Controls not set properly Clean cycle interrupted too soon Oven too dirty Oven door will not open Clean cycle not complete Oven must cool below lock temperature Push and hold CLEAR OFF button to acti vate tone Repeating tone does not Tone has been altered by push sound ing and holding CLEAR OFF button 19 NESER68 Darkstreaksandspecks Encrusted boiloversorgrease Use razor scraper and follow directions in on cooktop spatters cleaning chart Incorrect c
30. re 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 warranty 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 otherthan a glass part falls to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair or replace It free of charge FULL 30 DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE LAIN ENAMEL PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS If within 30 days from the date of installation any 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 ofthe 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 specitic legal rights and you may also have other rights which va
31. rease build up on your range You can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up grease and spills after each range use Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowis or oven bottoms Improper use of foil could start a fire Never block free airfiow through the oven vent Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat has cooled Never put removable heating elements in water Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not put them in the self clean cycle of self cleaning ovens Do not cook on broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Never rub move or damage the door gasket on self cleaning ranges The gasket is essential for a good seal Only clean the gasket by soaking it with hydrogen peroxide as described in the self ciean section of the manual Never touch surface units heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven They may be hot eventhough they appear dark in color ifthe self cleaning mode maifunctions turn oif and disconnect the power supply Have serviced by a qualified technician Always keep woodenutensils plastic utensiis or canned food a safe distance away from your range Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire For major spilis Turn unit to LO use dry paper towels to wipe up major spills a
32. reheat thoroughly before cooking baked products Listen for preheat notificationtone and put the food in the oven Opening the door too often to check food during baking will allow heat loss and may cause poor baking results 11 Cakes cookles muffins and quick breads should be baked in shiny pans to reflect the heat because they should have a ilght golden crust Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In glass or dull non shiny pans to absorb the heat because they should have a brown crisp crust Be sure the underside of the pan is shiny too Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may cause over browning on the bottom of your food Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees below recommended temperatures if exterior of pan Is predarkened darkened by age or oven proof glass There may be some odor when the oven Is first used This is caused by the heating of new parts and insulation Do not cover an entire oven rack with foll The foll can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking results Do not place any foil directly above the bake element Foll used on the oven bottom under the element may damage the oven sur ace therefore it should not be used Cookies should be baked on fiat cookle sheets without sides to allow the air to circulate properly When recipes require preheating have food nearby before you open the oven door if the oven door is allowed to remain open for more tha
33. rs of glass jars for can ning such as Ball and Kerr and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 5 Remember In following the recipes that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam Be careful while canning to prevent burns from steam or heat NOTE If your range Is being operated on low power voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions nave been carefully fol lowed The process may be improved by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 for fastest heating of large water quantities begin with HOT tap water NEMTC39 When cooking a food for the first time In your new oven use time given on recipes as a guide Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more apt to be accurate than the oven It replaced After you have used your oven for awhile H you feel your oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS in this manual Always follow recipe carefully Measure Ingredients properly Use proper pan placement Place pans on the oven racks with 1 to 1 1 2 of alr space on ali sides of each pan Avold overcrowding the oven Pans too close to each other to oven walls or to the oven bottom block the free movement of air Im proper air movement causes uneven browning and cooking 4 cake layers When baking several items stagger pans so that no pan is directly above another Let the oven p
34. ry from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK and CO Dept 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 We Service What We Sell isc our assurance w you that you can adape on 1 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 Yoars of Ownership Coverago 3rd Year Kenmore Ranges are designed manufactured and testedfor yearsof dependable operation Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to time The Sears warranty plus the Sears Maln tenance Agreement provides protection from un expected repalr bills and assures you of enjoying maximum range efficiency Here s a comparative warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears Hange Maintenance Agreement Replacament of Defactive Parts othar than Porcelain W MA MA or Glass Mechanical Adjustment 90 DAYS MA P jain and Glass Part ord orcalaln arts W MA Annual Preventiva Mainten MA MA ance Chack at your requost W Wnaranty MA Maintenance Agreement CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE EE TER TORAS AND PPMREHASE A see
35. s Replacing the knobs improperly will damage the knobs and the spring clip on the stems if this happens the knobs will fit loosely To replace the knob 1 The knob stem has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove Is clear see Hllustration ANTI TIP DEVICE If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure anti tip device is re engaged properly when the range is replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury When replacing the range 1 Hook the loose end of the chain onto the bracket by Slipping the nearest link of the chain into the slot in the bracket making sure the chain is pulled as tight as possible and that there is no excess slack in the chain after chain is attached to the bracket Excess slack in the chain could allow the range to tip over 2 Slide the range atl the way back into the counter Oncethe range is pushed back in place there will be asmall amount of slack in the chain This is normal 18 2 Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib 3 Replacethe knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem MOLDED RIB CLEAR GROOVE IN STEM Note Be sure to replace knobs on correct stems from which they came NOTE To insure the device is installed and re en gaged properly carefully try to tip the range forward The devic
36. ss you remove the food immediately NCCTL18 DELAYED ON AND OFF You can set the oven to turn on and off automatically The control willl calculate the time to start cooking 1 Press COOK TIME 2 Press UP or DOWN arrow to set how long you want to bake 3 Press STOP TIME The earliest stop time you can set wil appear in the display 4 Set STOP TIME the time of day when you want the oven to turn OFF by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow 5 Press BAKE 6 Select temperature by pressing UP or DOWN arrow See Fig 8 INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME INCREASE OR DECREASE 4 TO SET STOP TIME Fig 8 INCREASE OR DECREASE 5 TO SET TEMPERATURE NOTE If the control beeps you have not completed your timed oven setting Press CLEAR OFF and start again with Step 1 The low temperature zone of this range between 150 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil Never let food such as dalry products fish meat poultry etc sit for more than 1 hour before cooking starts when you set your oven for a delay start Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light Is off because heat from the bulb will speed bacterla growth DISPLAY Once you have programmed your controli for any operation you can display the setting by pressing the appropriate pad For example if you are using the TIMER a
37. t are based on the food being at refrigerator temperature NEBRL14 1 Remove the broll panand grid oven racks all utensiis and any foil that may be In the oven Do not try to clean utensils or any other objects In the oven during a self clean cycle if oven racks are left in the range during a clean cycle they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Hf you choose to leave the racks in the oven you can polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack edges after the self clean cycle This will make the racks easier to slide 2 Soil on the oven front frame under the front edge of the cooktop the door liner outside the door seal and the front edge of the oven cavity about 1 into the oven will not be cleaned during a clean cycle see illustration below Cleanthese areas by hand before starting a clean cycle Use hot water with a soap filled steel wool pad then rinse well FRONT FRAME DOOR SEAL DOOR LINER 13 3 Wipe up heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Too much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle 4 Clean the door seal by using a clean sponge to soak the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide Repeated soaking may be needed depending on the amount of soil Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive soli buildup Do not rub the door seal The fiberglass material of the seal has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and
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