Sears KENMORE 45521 User's Manual
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1. Check cord If equipped to be sure it is plugged in Check clock instructions Oven does not heat cooktop elements OK Clock set Incorrectly if equipped Oven controls set Incorrectly e Check oven control Cooktop does not work oven OK Element s unplugged Check element connections by removing and re plugging element s firmly Be sure knob is pushed In while turning Improper operation of control Foods do not bake Oven not preheated long Be sure to pre heat properly enough until notification tone sounds Improper rack or pan place Maintain uniform air space around pans ment and utensils see cooking hints section Oven vent blocked or covered Reflector bowl must have hole in center over oven vent Foil use not recommended Reduce temperature 25 for glass or dull darkened pans Is recipe tested and reliable e See cooking hints improper use of foll improper temperature setting for utensili used Recipe not followed Using improper cookware Thermostat calibration Oven temperature seems inaccurate See adjustments described following this section Surface works oven stops working and range display is flash Ing Possible range malfunction Let range cool down for one hour Place range back into cooking or cleaning cycle If pr2. Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil The foll can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking results Do not place any foll directly above the bake element Foli used on the oven bottom under the element may damage the oven surface therefore it should not be used Cookies should be baked on flat 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 than a brief time the preheat temperature will be lost NEOVC20 BROILING ELL ILL Most foods can be broiled at the HI Broil Setting Select the LO Broll setting to avoid excessive browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well done stage such as thick pork chops or poultry BROILING TIPS Please note Your oven door should be open to the broil stop position while broiling IH 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 Hquids and heip prevent spatter smoke or fire Do not preheat when broiling For even 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 Formaximum juiciness salt the first side just before turning the meat Salt the second side
3. i RERNE ll SEARS CONTENTS Kenmore SAFETY USE AND CARE Your Range and Its Features aeee 5 Cooktop Cooking TE 6 7 Oven Controls wo cen 9 10 Oven Cooking scseicjctuasensedisxshsoomichshoieeivnieeicecccsccesies 10 Broiling oe E Self Clean Cycle stesenansnanressneesecassssesasssessesessenacne se 12 13 Cleaning Tips seneese 14 Removable Range Parts nosno 15 17 SERVICE Before Calling For Service e 18 19 Adjusting Oven Temperature snan 20 WARRANTY MODELS 45520 45521 USE CARE SAFETY MANUAL Ee I ts ESRA Teach children notto play with control knobs or any other part of the range Never leave children alone or unattended where a range is in use Caution Never store things chil dren might want above a range Never let anyone climb sit or stand on the range They might be injured ona hot surface Never leave an oven door open when you are not watching IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following NESAF52 safety sections of your manual You can recogni looking for the A symbol or the word Safety Always keep the range area clear and free from things that will burn CAUTION Never store things in an oven or near cooktop elements burners These things may catch fire and plastic i
4. 1 Press the CLOCK pad The word TIME will flash in the display Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the correct time of day The clock will start automatically INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME TO SET THE TIMER NOTE The TIMER doesnot control oven operations The maximum time setting is 9 hours and 55 minutes 1 Press the TIMER ON OFF pad TIMER will flash in the display Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the amount oftime The TIMER will automatically begin counting down after a few seconds When the time is up the end of cycle tone will beep Press the CLOCK pad to return the time of day to the display TO RESET THE TIMER If youhave set the timer and wish to change the time 1 Press the TIMER ON OFF pad 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to Select the time 8 TO CANCEL THE TIMER Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the time of day returns to the display about 4 seconds TO SET BAKE 1 Pressthe BAKE pad BAKE will flash inthe display 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the desired temperature The last bake temperature you used will appear in the temperature display Increase the temperature with the UP arrow pad Decrease the temperature with the DOWN arrow pad lf you do not seta temperature after you press BAKE the display will go blank Repeat steps 1 and 2 3 When baking is complete press the CLEAR OFF pad TO CANCEL BAKE IN
5. clean cycle time Fig 4 Note When selecting a stop time for a delayed clean cycle you must allow time for the 2 4 hour clean time Your oven light should be OFF during a self clean cycle to prolong the life of the bulb CLEANING TIPS REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE The safest way to remove adhesive left from packing tape on new appliances to assure no damage is done to the tinish of the product Is an application of household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oll Apply with a soft cloth DO NOT use a plastic pad or equivalent Wipe dry and then apply any appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface This procedure Is also safe for the face of microwave doors and other plastic parts NOTE The plastic tape that is not removed from chrome trim on range parts CANNOT be removed if baked on NESCLO07 2 CLEANING TIPS CONTINUED Refer to removable parts section when cleaning your range Warm water a mild detergent anda soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range Do notuse metal scouring pads except where recommended Range cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or brushed chrome Porcelain enamel looks like a painted surface Brushed chrome has a metallic appearance PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS Control panel knobs Detergent warm water soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners Knobs pull off for easler cleaning Porcelain enameled Detergent warm
6. flaming pan instead 1 Turn off the element 2 Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid baking soda or a Halon or dry chemical extinguisher ee pd is IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 harm and requires busi nesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood NESAFS0 1 YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT The model and serial number of your oven can be found on a tag located below the lift up cooktop at the rear Lift Up Cooktop See page 17 Removable Chrome Bowls See pages 14 amp 16 Cooktop Indicator Light glows when any cooktop element is on See page 6 Cooktop Control See pages 6 14 amp 16 Oven Controt See pages 8 9 13 amp 20 Oven Door Latch Locks during self clean cycle See pages 13 amp 19 Removable Oven Door See page 15 Broller Pan amp Grid See pages 11 and 14 Oven Vent below element area may get hot during oven use DO NOT BLOCK See page 6 Removable Cooktop Elements See page 16 Oven Light Switch Push to turn oven light
7. just before serving Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as they broli When broiling fish grease the grid to prevent sticking and broil 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 Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting out a grease fire See the section on safety Do not cover the entire broiler gd with foil mold foil tightly to grid and cut slits in foil to align with slits in the grid Poor drainage of hot fat may cause a broiler fire if a fire starts close the oven door and turn controls off If fire continues throw baking soda on the fire Do not put water on the fire 114 POSITIONING BROILER PAN Brolling Is cooking by direct heat trom the broil element Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se lected for broiling 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 The closer the food Is to 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 s
8. 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 Years of Ownership Coverage Replacement of Defective W 1 Parts other than Porcelain or Glass 90 DAYS 2 Mechanical Adjustment W 3 Porcelain and Glass Parts mA ma Annual Preventive Mainten 4 ance Check at your reques W Warranty MA Maintenance Agreement CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Kenmore Ranges are designed manufacturedand tested for years of dependable operation Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Main tenance Agreement provides protection from un expected repair 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 Range Maintenance Agreement w ke o gt lt v Kenmore America s Best Selling Appliance Brand Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 Printed in LaFayette Georgia
9. 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 cancei the end of cycle tone press any key except the UP or DOWN arrow key 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 OVEN COOKING 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 if you feel your oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself See TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS in this manual Always follow recipe carefully Measure ingredients properly Use proper pan placement Pl
10. 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 NEMNT67 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Save time and money Check this list before you call for service To eliminate unnecessary service calis first read all 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 cailing have this manual the Repair Parts List Model Number Serial Number and purchase date handy DON T CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK Rangedisplay is flash Rangedisplay is flashing F Press CLEAR OFF Let the range cool Ing F anda number and a number oven stops down for one hour Place range back into oven stops working working surface works cooking or cleaning cycle If problem re surface works peats call for service Range does not work No power to range totally inoperative Check appliance s Individual circuit break ers located behind storage drawer Check household circuit breaker or fuse
11. water plastic or nylon Clean after each spillover Rub bowls gently cooktop oven door scouring pad with scouring pad Soak stubborn soll Brushed chrome cooktop Detergent warm water soft cloth or a Do not scour chrome tops Stubborn stalns some models chrome cleaner or Sears Cooktop Clean may be removed by using Espree Magwheel ing Creme Cleaner or Turtle Wax Polishing Com pound To remove fingerprints on brushed chrome apply a littie baby oll with a paper towel Rub in the direction of the brush marks Armor All Protectant can also be used after cleaning Be sure to clean spllls of acidic foods quickly Vinegar spllls can permanently stain chrome Chrome reflector bowis Bowls can permanently discolor if exposed to excessive heat or if soll is allowed to bake on After each use wash rinse and dry to prevent difficult soils if heavily soiled place an ammonila soaked paper towel on stalns to loosen soll then gently scrub with plastic scouring pad These stains are caused by overheating nor To minimize mally occur over a period of time and usually are permanent 1 Avold excessive use of the high heat setting Use It to start cooking then lower the heat setting to finish cooking 2 Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface element if large pans or canners are used alternate the elements that are used Brown food stai
12. CREASE OR DECREASE TEMPERATURE NCERC14 TO SET BROIL 1 Press the BROIL pad BROIL will flash and will appear In the display 2 Select LO BROIL by pressing the UP arrow pad once Select HI BROIL by pressing the UP arrow pad twice To change from HI BROIL to LO BROIL press the DOWN arrow pad 3 After cooking Is complete press the CLEAR OFF pad 3 TO CANCEL BROIL PRESS ONCE TO SET LO BROIL PRESS TWICE TO SET HI BROIL TO RESET BROIL if you do not select LO or HI BROIL the tunction display will go blank 1 Press the BROIL pad 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad TIMED BAKING AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF You can begin baking now and set the oven to tum OFF automatically 1 Press the COOK TIME pad 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set how long you want to bake 3 Press the BAKE pad 4 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the temperature you prefer Use the temperature in your recipe INCREASE OR DECREASE TME INCREASE OR DECREASE 4 NOTE TEMPERATURE You should consider that food left in the oven will continue to cook after the control turns OFF unless you remove the food immediately DELAYED ON AND OFF You can Set the oven to turn on and off automatically The control will calculate the time to start cooking 1 Press the COOK TIME pad 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set how long you want to bake Use the time given in your recipe 3 Pre
13. NT FRAME DOOR LINER 12 3 Wipe up heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Too much soll may cause smoking during the clean cycle 4 Donotrub the door gasket The fiberglass materlal of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket Isessentlal for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If 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 gasket The gasket Is designed with a 5 6 gap at the bottom for proper air circulation AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE After a clean 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 fiiled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be re moved 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 life 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 2 TO SET SELF CLEAN CYCLE 4 Close oven door Press the CLEAN pad The time display will show See Fig 1 You may need to press slightly on the door Fig 1 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set th
14. ace pans on the oven racks with 1 to 1 1 2 of alr Space on all sides of each pan Avoid overcrowding the oven Pans too close to each other to oven walis or to the oven bottom block the free movement of air im proper air movement causes uneven browning and cooking 10 When baking several Items stagger pans so that no pan is directly above another Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking baked products Listen for preheat notification tone or watch for the indicator light to go off ifyour range does not have either of these features preheat for 10 minutes 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 4 cake layers Cakes cookies muffins and quick breads should be baked in shiny pans to reflect the heat because they should have a light 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 ls first used This Is caused by the heating of new parts and insulation
15. ace unlt higher than required for the cookware material and leave it the finish may smoke crack pop or burn depending on the pot or pan Aiso a too high heat for long periods and small amounts of dry food may damage the finish HOME CANNING TIPS tn surface cooking of foods 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 boiling 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 boiling water Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur faces surrounding heating units OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN 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 Besure canner 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 Can
16. at each side and lift up and off the hinges Do not lift door by the handle Glass break age or damage to the door could result NOTE When the door is removed and hinge arms are at stop position do not bump or try to move 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 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 Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as It will go and close the door STOP POSITION REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when installing or removing oven racks To install 1 Setthe raised back edge of the rack ona pair of rack guides Push the rack in until you reach the bump In the rack guide then lift the front of the rack a bit and push the rack all the way In To remove 4 Pull the oven rack out then up in one motion See the cleaning chart Note For best performance remove oven racks during a clean cycle if ovenracks are left in the range during a clean cycle they will darken lose their luster 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 oi
17. cipes for preserving foods Be sure canner is flat bottomed and fits over the center of your surface unit Since canning generates large amounts of steam be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat Canning should only be done on surface units Q Can I cover my drip pans with foil A No Clean as recommended in Cleaning Tips Do not use alumlnum follto line drip pans or anywhere inthe oven except as described in this book Misuse could result Inashock fire hazard or damage tothe range Q Can I use special cooking equipment like an oriental wok on any surface units A We recommend flat bottomed woks Cookware with out flat surfaces is not recommended The life of your surface unit can be shortened and the range top can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking Q Why am I not getting the heat I need from my units even though I have the knobs on the right setting A After turning surface unit off and making sure it Is cool check to make sure that your plug in units are securely fastened Into the surface connection Q Why does my cookware tilt when place them on the surface unit A Because the surface unlt or the cookware Is not flat Make sure that the feet on your surface units are sitting tightly In the range top indentation and the outer edge of the drip pan Is flat on the range surface Q Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware coming off A If you set the temperature of your surf
18. during cooking wiring or other range parts may be damaged Never clean cooktop surface when it is hot Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns If used on a hot surface Never try to clean utensils cookware or removable parts of your range Inthe oven during a self clean cycle Do not use any type of commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating In or around your oven Never store things in an oven or on your range Do Not clean door gasket without following instructions in this manual Never rub move or damage the door gasket on self cleaning oven The gasket Is essential for a good seal If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn off and disconnect the power supply Have serviced by a qualified technician 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 self clean oven NESAF49 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 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 a fire Never use water on a grease fire it will only spread the flames OVEN FIRE Do 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 Halon or dry chemical extingulsher COOKTOP GREASE FIRE Never pick up a
19. e 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 The door locks automatically after the controls are set The display will show LOCK when door locks CLEA A TIMER CLOCK Om Fig 2 You can push the STOP TIME to find out when the cycie wiil end Push the CLEAN pad to return to countdown WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS FINISHED 1 Wait until the LOCK display goes out The oven temperature must drop to a safe level before the door can be opened See Fig 3 WAIT UNTIL LOCK GOES OUT If you cannot open the door immediately after the word LOCK goes off walt about one minute and try again 13 TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE 1 Push CLEAR OFF Follow Instructions under WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS FINISHED TO SET DELAYED SELF CLEAN CYCLE 4 Close oven door Press the CLEAN pad The time display will show See Fig 1 You may need to press slightly on the door 2 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 The door locks automatically after the controls are set The display will show LOCK when door locks 3 Press the STOP TIME 4 Set the time of day when you want the ciean cycle to end See Fig 4 The control will calcutate when to start
20. e how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher if foods are under cooked or 25 F lower if foods are burning 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 instructions 1 Press the BAKE pad BAKE 2 Press the UP arrow pad to select a temperature between 500 F and 550 F AN 3 IMMEDIATELY press and hoid the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds This display will show ON and BAKE will flash in the display 20 4 Use the UP pad to Increase temperature Press the down arrow pad to decrease the temperature The temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler NIV TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SET BETWEEN 35 F YOU HAVE SELECTED IS AND 35 F SHOWN IN THE DISPLAY 5 When you have made the adjustment push the CLOCK pad to return the display to the time of day Use your oven as you would normally CLOCK NOTE This adjustment will not affect Broil or Clean temperatures it will be remembered when power is removed NESER103 NOTES NOTES 22 KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS It within one year from the date of installation any part other than aglass part fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repai
21. eplace a cooktop unit To remove 1 Grasp element tilt t upward slightly to clear the bowl then pull away from the receptacle The element will not sit levei when replaced if it Is forced too far upward when removed 2 Formodelswith porcelain enameled reflector bowls remove the chrome trim ring 3 Lift out the bowl Do not put the element Into water It cleans itself when heated during normal use To replace 1 Replace the bowl Be sure the receptacle is showing in the bow opening 2 Formodels with porcelain enameled reflector bowls replace chrome trim ring 3 Slide the plug of the element firmly into the receptacle and lower the element into place IMPORTANT Never operate a cooktop element without the bowl in place This can cause scorching of the cooktop burning of wiring insulation and loss of energy ELEMENTS REFLECTOR BOWLS RECEPTACLE CAUTION Do not pull element up more than 1 or damage to the receptacle will occur NEMNT37 LIFT UP COOKTOP The range has a support to hold the cooktop up while cleaning Ralse the support as shown In the Hlustration Porcelain enamel can chip if dropped Handle porcelain enameled cooktops carefully 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
22. ide two Steak 1 Thick Rare Medium Well Done Ground Beef Patties Medium 1 Thick Medium 1 2 Thick Lamb Chops 1 Thick Pork Chops 1 Thick Pork Chops 1 2 Thick Ham Slice 1 2 Thick Chicken Pieces Frankfurters This chart is a general guide The size welght thick ness and starting temperature of the food as well as your Own personal preference will affect the cooking time Times in the chart are based on the food being at refrigerator temperature NEBRL22 THE SELF CLEAN CYCLE BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE 1 Remove the broll pan and grid oven racks all utensils 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 If you choose to leave the racks In the oven you can polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and apply a smail amount of vegetable oil to the rack edges after the self clean cycle This will make the racks easler to slide Soil on the oven front frame under the front edge of the cooktop the door liner outside the door gasket and the front edge of the oven cavity about 1 Into the oven will not be cleaned during a clean cycle see illustration below Clean these areas by hand before starting a clean cycle Use hot water with a soap filled steel wool pad then rinse well FRO
23. l to the rack edges after the self clean cycle This will make the racks easier to slide 15 Note The racks are designed with stop locks When the racks are placed correctly on the rack support and extended from the oven the stop locks prevent the racks from tilting when removing foods from them or placing foods on them NEMNT71 1 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 athin cloth such as a handkerchief ora plece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Caution Read these instructions carefully before replacing the knobs Replacing the knobs improp erly will damage the knobs and the spring clip on the stems Hf 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 illustration 2 Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib 3 Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the knob Into the clear groove on the stem CLEAR GROOVE IN STEM Note Be sure to replace knobs on correct stems from which they came REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls removed for cleaning Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned off and elements are cool before you remove or r
24. ners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware are not recommended RIGHT WRONG 4 When canning use recipes from reputable sources Reliable recipes are avallable from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers 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 aprocess 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 have been carefully fot lowed The process may be improved by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 beginning with hot tap water when heating larger quantities of water NEMTC06 3 RANGE CONTROL PROGRAM CLOCK ce a Ch ar FUNTION RAPTOR bate DISPLAY CLEAN OPERATION DISPLAY parent DISPLAY R TEMPERATURE LAY en gama on ome _ o cor A e AA aaa m LILLI L e DOWN ARROW PAD PRESS TO TURN SET AUTOMATIC DECREASES TIME TIMER ON AND OFF OVEN OPERATIONS OR TEMPERATURE Your range control is touch controlled To set BAKE BROIL TIMER or CLEAN touch the desired function pad and select the temperature or time by touching the arrow pad Hold your finger on the arrow pad to change display numbers quickly Touch and release the arrow pad to change display numbers slowly TO SET THE CLOCK
25. ns Detergent and water plastic scouring pads mild abrasive cleaners soap filled scouring pads ammonia Blue gold heat Metal polish stains Glass cleaner and paper towels Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking soda and water Do not use abrasive cleaners Rinse thoroughly Self cleaning oven finish Detergent warm water scouring pad or soap filled steel wool pad Rinse thoroughly after cleaning Cleaning in side the oven need only be done as an op tional touchup between self clean cycles See Do not use oven cleaner in or around the self cleaning oven section of this manual any part of the oven for more Information Oven door gasket See self cleaning section for more informa a tion Broiler pan and grid Detergent warm water soap filled scouring pad plastic scouring pad commercial oven cleaner pan only Remove solled pan from oven to cool Drain fat or drippings Fill pan with warm water 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 Grid and pan may be washed in a dishwasher Oven racks Detergent warm water scouring pad Remove from oven toclean Rinse thoroughly or soap filled steel woo pad 14 NECCH37 1 REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR To remove l 1 Open the door to the stop position see illustration 2 Grasp the door
26. oblem repeats call for service Fan comes on during This is normal operation of a Fan should turn OFF after the internal bake broil or clean if fan designed to cool the components have cooled so equipped range s internal components 18 NESER69 2 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE CONT DON T CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK Foods do not broil Improper rack position Check broli pan placement See broiling roperly section p Oven preheated Do not preheat when broiling Improper utensil used Use broiler pan and grid supplied with range Open door to broil stop position see re movable oven door section Check broiling chart in brolling section Check for heavy spillover Clean pan and grid after each use Oven door closed during broll Improper brolling time Dirty oven Broller pan containing grease left in oven Light switch in off position Oven smokes Oven light does not work Check switch setting see operating in structions Replace bulb See removable parts sec tion of this manual Light bulb burned out Controls not set properly Clean cycle Interrupted too soon Oven too dirty Oven does not clean or poor cleaning re sults Check self clean Instructions Heavily soiled ovens require a 3 1 2 hour clean cycle Heavy spillove
27. on and off Self Cleaning Oven See pages 12 13 amp 14 Removable Oven Racks See page 15 Oven Door Gasket See pages 12 amp 14 Bake Element NEDIFO2 o X Start Thing Cooking The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which element is turned on by that knob For best cooking results and energy efficient operation you should use pans that O O O O O O A Have flat bottoms and straight sides o OO OO 00 B Have light handles that do not tilt pans C Are about the same size as the element Left Left Right Right Front Rear Rear Front To operate cooktop controls 1 Push cooktop control knob in and turn 2 Set on or between marks for desired heat An indicator light will glow when any cooktop element is on When the oven Is on heated air moves through a vent under the right rear cooktop element This hot air may make pot handles hot or met plastic items left too near the vent The vent is necessary for proper oven perform ance Do not biock It Never line the bowis below cooktop elements with aluminum foil Foil can block normal heat COOKTOP CONTROL flow and damage the range This is especially true if foil blocks the oven vent tube under the right rear cooktop element 6 NEMTC38 1 QUESTIONS amp ANSWERS Q May I can foods and preserves on my surface units A Yes but only use cookware designed for canning purposes Check the manufacturer s Instructions and re
28. ool Clean Only parts listed in the Manual 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 A fan noise may be heard sometime during the clean cycle This is normal 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 oven Never let grease bulld up on your oven You can keep grease fires from starting If you clean up grease and spills after each oven use Neveruse aluminum foilto line oven bottoms Improper use of foil could start a fire Never block free airflow 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 leave children alone or unattended where a range Is in use Never use your range for warming or heating a room Such use can be dangerous and can damage oven parts Never wear loose fitting or hanging clothes while using your oven Such clothes could catch fire and cause serious Injury Never use a towel or other bulky cloth as a potholder Such cloths could catch fire on a hot element Never put removable heating elements In water Don t put them In a dishwasher Do not put them In the self clean cycle of self cleaning ovens Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip bowls In place If these pans or bowls are not there
29. ore moving food Always keep the range and oven clean Food and grease are easy to ignite Clean the range oven and vent hood regularly Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance away from your range Always keep dish towels dish cloths potholders and other linens a safe distance away from your range Always keep canned food and wooden or plastic utensils a safe distance away from your range Always follow cleaning instructions in this book 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 Only certain 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 Teach children not to play with oven controls or any other part of the range Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from the oven before a self clean cycle Be sure the range is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure Weight on the oven door could potentially cause the oven to tip and result in injury Never allow anyone to climb sit stand or hang on the oven door Always keep the appliance area clear and free from things that will burn gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Place oven racks in desired position while oven is c
30. r or replace it free of charge Dear Customer FULL 30 DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE Our constant efforts are 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 and will give you proper any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range performance As part of except for normal maintenance directed toward making sure your new Kenmore Range will arrive at your home in perfect condition these efforts we feet it Is if the range is subjected to other than private family use the above our responsibility to pro warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days vide you with this warranty WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE for your range 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 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend
31. rs should be removed be fore setting clean cycle Repeat clean cycle Oven door will not un lock self clean mod els only Clean cycle not complete Oven must cool below lock temperature Tone has been altered by pushing and holding CLEAR OFF button Heavily soiledorstained Spills were not wiped up cooktop cannot be sat promptly isfactorily cleaned Repeating tone does not sound Push and hold CLEAR OFF pad to activate repeating tone See the instructions under Cleaning Tips 19 NESER70 1 DO IT YOURSELF OVEN TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the oven It replaced We recommend that you use your new oven a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given In your recipes as a guide Your oven has been preset to maximize cooking efficiency If you think your new oven Is too hot burning foods or not hot enough foods are under cooked you can adjust the temperature yourself The appearance and texture of foods is a better Indicator of oven accuracy than an inexpensive oven thermometer We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in the grocery store toreadjust the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers can vary by 20 40 F Also you must open the oven door to read the thermometer and this changes the temperature of the oven To decid
32. ss the STOP TIME pad The OVEN CONTROL will calculate the earilest stop time you can set This time will appear in the display 4 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad If you want to change the calculated STOP TIME 5 Press the BAKE pad 6 Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the temperature Use the temperature In your recipe 7 Press the CLOCK pad to return to the time of day INCREASE OR DECREASE M TO SET STOP TIME INCREASE OR DECREASE TO SET TEMPERATURE NOTE If the control beeps you have not completed your timed oven setting Press the CLEAR OFF pad 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 dairy 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 bacteria growth NCCTL40 DISPLAY Once you have programmed your control for any operation you can display the setting by pressing the appropriate pad For example if you are using the TIMER and want to see the time of day press CLOCK The display will show the time of day NOTE You cannot set BAKE BROIL or COOK TIME while the oven door is in the locked
33. tems could melt Never wear loose clothing when using your range Such clothing 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 Never use your range for warming or heating a room You could be burned or seriously injured Such misuse could also cause damage to the range Neveruseatowel or other bulky cloth as a potholder Such cloths could catch fire on a hot element burner Never leave cooktop elements burners unwatched at high heat settings Bollovers cause smok ing and greasy spillovers could catch fire NESAFO9 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep this book for later use Be sure your range Is installed and grounded properly by a qualified technician Always use care when touching cooktop elements areas nearthecooktop elements 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 oven use After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire next time you use the pan Always use dry potholders when removing pans from the oven Moist or damp potholders can cause steam burns Always use care when opening oven door Let hot alr and steam out bef
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