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Sears 32025 User's Manual

1. The adjustments in the Installation Section must be made before you try to use the counter unit if you are using Liquefied Petroleum Gas bottled gas all L P adjustments in the Installation Section must be made before use if your oven is not properly adjusted the flames may be too high or the unit may use too much fuel release toxic fumes or cook poorly Teach children not to play with control knobs or any other part of the counter unit Never leave children alone or unattended where a counter unit Is In use 9 Never let anyone climb sit or stand on an open oven door or any part of the counter unit Never leave cooktop elements burners unwatched at high heat settings Bollovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers could catch fire NGSAF11 i oh e as geek Aci Ser eo A ie Be Lotte RRB as e R MENS S Never use your counter unit for warming or heating a room You could be burned or seriously in jured Such misuse could also cause damage to the counter unit Never use a towel or other bulky cloth as a potholder Such cloths could catch fire Never wear loose clothing when using your counter unit Such cloth ing could catch fire Never let pot handles stick out over the front of the counter unit Turn handles in so that they cannot be bumpedinto Keep the handles away from other hot surface elements burners Always keep the counter unit area clear and
2. The gas used in some parts of the country may be different In order to assure safe and energy efficient operation check adjustments described below If you are using L P gas the orifice hoods and pressure regulator must be converted as described above before making any burner adjust ments Turn all burners full on and check the flames Burner flames should not flutter or blow away from the burner They should be blue in color with no trace of yellow Foreign particies in the gas line may cause an orange flame at first but this will soon disappear To make adjustments remove the control knobs and panel Use pliers to adjust the air shutter Be sure to keep the gap In the air shutter facing straight up Be very careful not to bend the air shutter when using pliers to make adjustments if the flames are yeliow or flutter open the air shutter more If the flames blow away from the burner close the shutter more Check the Inner cone of the flame it should be about 11 16 long If the length of the inner cone of the flame Is not correct use a 1 2 open end wrench or adjustable joint pliers to adjust the orifice hood To shorten the cones tighten the orifice hood by turning In the L P direction To lengthen the cones loosen the orifice hood by turning in the Nat direction Burner fiames should be checked frequently and adjust ments made as necessary SHIPPING SCREW ORIFICE HOOD AIR SHUTTER INNER CONE
3. extreme caution Oven cleaners are caustic and will damage painted or aluminum surfaces such as range sides backguard or control panel Do not use spray type oven cleaners Overspray will damage nearby painted surfaces and heating elements Use several layers of newspaper and masking tape to cover surfaces such as the backguard control panel range sides countertops etc Apply the pad type oven cleaner evenly to the entire top surface The entire top must be cleaned to keep the finish consistent In color Use extreme caution to prevent the oven Cleaner from coming in contact with any other surface Let the cleaner remain on the top for 20 30 minutes Rinse the top well to remove every trace of oven cleaner Dry the top and apply Armor All Protectant to protect the finish 10 NGCCH04 LIFT UP COOKTOP The cooktop can be raised or removed so the area underneath burner box bottom can be cleaned To raise cooktop 1 2 3 Porcelain enamel can chip If dropped Handle porcelain enameled cooktops carefully To lower the cooktop 1 Remove the burner grates bowls and knobs Grasp the cooktop at the front and lift up Raise the support rod into place to hold the cooktop while cleaning Secure the rod into the spacer bracket on the cooktop Carefully replace the support rod and lower the cooktop Press into place Make sure the strikes fit in the catches to fasten the cooktop Replace the burner grates
4. 11 16 OF FLAME 17 om COOKTOP BURNER NGINS29 YOUR COUNTER UNIT IMPORTANT The model and serial number of your counter unit can be found on a tag on the underside of the unit COOKTOP CONTROLS BURNER GRATE See page 9 See page 10 l PENN Koo nl COOKTOP BURNER See page 11 BURNER BOWL See page 10 COOKTOP See page 11 NGCUFO2 TO START THINGS COOKING COOKTOP SPARK IGNITION When you turn the cooktop knob to LITE the spark igniters make a series ofelectric sparks ticking sounds which light the burner After the burner ignites the tickIng willstop iftheticking sound persists after the burner lights turn the burner off and relight If the ticking Is still present call for service TO OPERATE CONTROLS The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which burner is turned on by that knob Push to turn knob to LITE After the burner lights turn knob to desired flame setting All four igniters spark when any control knob is pushed in O O OFF Lo IMPORTANT Do not leave the knob on LITE after the burner lights or life of the spark igniter may be shortened AY ine Avoid leaving any burner on without a utensil Doing so can overheat the grate and cause the enamel finish to become damaged As a safety precaution you should set controls so flame heats pan bottom only and does not lick pan sides Flames licking pan sides are unsafe and waste
5. Keep these instructions for with the appliance future use TOOL LIST LOCATION The following tools are needed to install your new counter unit Pipe wrenches Flat bladed screwdriver Rule or tape measure and straightedge Hand saw or saber saw ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Gas supply line shut off valve Pipe joint sealant resistant to L P gas l l i i J CUTOUT AND COUNTER UNIT DIMENSIONS TABLE 1 a T om so o am T ZE o H Fig 1 E 3 1 3 4 3 1 4 See Figures 1 and 2 and Table 1 for all rough In and spacing dimensions These dimensions must be met for safe use of your counter unit See Fig 3 for recom mended location of gas supply fine Do not install the unlt near an outside door or where a draft may affect Its use MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO BE MAINTAINED 1 3 4 between cutout rear edge and wall behind unit 3 1 4 between cutout front edge and counter front edge 30 between cooktop and nearest overhead surface 3 on the right and on the left side of the cutout to a height of 18 30 MIN TO CABINET 3 MIN CLEARANCE 18 MIN 1 TO SIDE WALL TO CABINET CLEARANCE TO SIDE WALL MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION IMPORTANT Reaching over surface burners can cause fire or burns You should not use storage space above the cooktop If you choose to use cabinets above the cooktop install a range hood th
6. ments PLUG WITH GROUND PRONG POLARIZED RECEPTACLE PROPERLY POLARIZED AND PROPERLY GROUNDED GROUNDED RECEPTACLE METAL EYELET GROUND RECEPTACLE PLATE MOUNTING h y SCREW Ki 7 i Fig 1 Fig 2 PREFERRED METHOD TEMPORARY METHOD GAS CONNECTIONS Call your gas supplier and ask which codes apply in your area If there are no codes you must follow the NA TIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223 Latest Edition You can get a copy by writing American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington Rosslyn VA 22209 Know where your main gas shut off valve Is Shut off gas supply before removing an old range Leave it off until hookup of new counter unit is finished See figures on this page for rigid and flexible pipe hookups Some local codes do not allow the use of copper gas pipe If flexible connectors are allowed a new A G A certified flexible connector is rec ommended Never reuse an old connector when installing a new unit A manual shut off valve for the purpose of turning on or shutting off the gas supply to the appliance must be installed in the gas supply line at an accessible location in the cabinet below the counter unit We recommend that you use 1 2 gas supply ilne 1 FROM BACKWALL FROM CUTOUT CENTER LINE LOCATION OF GAS SUPPLY LINE FIG 3 NGINS19 GAS CONNECTIONS continued A pressure regulator is supplied and must be installed inthe gas supply line under theunit Install the regulator in
7. the gas supply iine between the shut off valve and the unit connection see Figure 5 The top of the regulator should face toward the cabinet front and be easily accessible through the cabinet doors NOTE The pressure regulator Is set for natural gas To use L P gas the regulator must be converted To convert for L P gas unscrew the cap and remove the spring retainer see Figure 4 Turn the spring retainer over and put it back Into the regulator L P should be visible on the spring retainer Replace the cap N ec L P ewe 10 W C Foon cytes arg i Oy tase mets Neg JET le i oo need Fig 4 PRESSURE REGULATOR a 1 2 a 4 m 45 3 MIN PRESSURE REGULATOR pee M 4 meena RECOMMENDED PIPE HOOK UP Fig 5 Use pipe wrenches to make connections Do not put any strain on the connection line assembly Any openings around gas and electric outlets must be sealed at the time of installation When you are finished making connections be sure that control knobs are turned to OFF before you open the main gas supply valve See next page for information on placing burner tops on cooktop burners TO CHECK FOR LEAKS Apply a soap solution to all gas connections Bubbles will form where any gas is leaking DO NOT use an open flame to look for leaks Turn off main gas supply before you try to stop a leak Turn main gas supply back on and recheck connections after stopping any leaks Be sure all leaks are stopped be
8. CONTENTS SAFETY E E E INSTALLATION USE AND CARE Your Counter Unit and its Features oo ccecccccseeee 8 TO START THINGS COOKING Cooktop Cooking Control Knobs Spark Ignition Cleaning Tips e sree 10 Removable Parts sssscssees 11 12 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE What to Do Before Calling for Service w uc ssccsessseeT 2 WARRANTY MODELS 32020 32021 32025 MAR 2 9 2000 SE CARE SAFETY MANUAL 0 H hi atk Ses OS 5 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 WARNING Ifthe information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Followthe gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier A L P BURNER ADJUSTMENTS
9. TER 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 warranty for your range 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 on Sears for service because Sears service Is nationwide Your Kenmore Counter Unit 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 ot Detective Parts other than Porcelain or Glass Kenmore Counter Units are designed manufac tured and tested for years of dependable opera tlon Yet any modern appliance may require service from time to time The Sears warranty plus the Sears Maintenance Agreement provides pro tection from unexpected 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 Range Maintenance Agreement Mechanical Adj
10. at sticks out at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets Cabinets installed above a cooktop may be no deeper than 13 NGINS18 PREPARATION Adequate counterspace must be provided for the unit The area should be easy to reach and be lighted with natural light during the day See the first page for cutout dimensions Mark the cutout onthe counter Use a hand or saber saw to make the cut ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Call your Electric Company and ask which codes apply in your area If there are no codes you must follow the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES ANSI NFPA NO 70 Latest Edition You can get a copy by writing National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 The counter unit cord has a three prong plug and must be plugged into a properly grounded three hole outlet The outlet must be In a standard 120 Volt 60 Hertz AC household circul Improper grounding can spark ignition on models so equipped Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the grounding prong from the counter unit cord Failure to provide proper polarization may cause shock and fire hazard H you do not have a grounded three hole outlet have an electrician change your old outlet or install a new one To temporarily use a properly polarized and grounded two hole outlet until a grounded three hole outlet can be installed a grounding adapter plug may be used Have an electrician test the outlet to be sure it meets require
11. bowls and knobs REMOVABLE COOKTOP BURNERS The cooktop burners on your range may be removed for cleaning Be sure all cooktop knobs are turned to GAS VALVE OFF and burners are cool then remove or raise ORIFICE the cooktop If shipping screws were not removed from the burner when the range was installed do so now see your Installation section for Instructions To remove burners 1 Lift the end of the burner assembly then pull away Grasp the burner head and tilt It to the right to release the two tabs from the burner support A in Fig A from the front of the range to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice Fig B Check all lighter and anaes burner ports If they are clogged use a wire or needie to clear them See the Cleaning Chart LIGHTER PORTS Be careful not to disturb the air shutter setting IGNITER while cleaning If you need to readjust the air shutter see the Installation Section To replace burners t 2 Be sure both tabs are in their slots that the burner BURNER SUPPORT Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice Fig A Lower the burner assembly and hook the tab in the stots in the burner support Fig A sits level and straight and that the flash tube forms a straight line from the igniter to the burner Fig B BURNER PORTS 11 NGMNTO5 1 REMOVABLE KNOBS All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by To replace the knob ulling th
12. d Soak stubborn soil Bowls can be removed during burner use to keep clean and to avoid discoloration caused by excessive heat Detergent warm water plastic or nylon scouring pad or boil In Dip it solution to remove stubborn soil Cooktop burners Do not use all purpose cleaners ammo nia powder cleansers or oven cleaners Such products can scratch or discolor the burners To use Dip It solution remove burners and boll for 20 minutes In 2 Tbsp Dip it granules per quart of wa ter Boll with burner head down Rinse thoroughly drain and completely dry burn ers in a 200 F oven for 1 2 hour After cleaning or a spillover light the burners and make sure that no ports are clogged see next page Detergent warm water soft cloth or a chrome cleaner or special cooktop cleaning creme Brushed chrome cooktop Do not scour chrome tops Stubborn stains may be removed by using Espree Magwheel Cleaner or Turtle Wax Polish ing Compound To remove finger prints on brushed chrome apply a little baby oil 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 spills of acidic foods quickly Vinegar spills can permanently stain chrome If cleaning methods described above prove Ineffective baked on food residue or stains on chrome cooktops can be removed by using pad type oven cleaners Use
13. e knob stralght off the stem Be sure that the ios bs in the OFF postion b lore removal 1 Match the fiat side of the D Shaft on the knob to the flat side of the stem and replace knob Hint Slip athin cloth such as a handkerchief ora piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Caution Read these instructions carefully before replacing the knobs Replacing the knobs improperly will damage the knobs and the spring clip on the stems If this happens the knobs will fit loosely BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Cooktop knobs will not turn Push knobs in to turn Cooktop burners will not light Gas supply not connected or not turned on Counter unit not properly grounded or polarized This can affect spark ignition See Installation section No electricity to unit check for tripped fuse or circuit breaker Be sure unit is plugged In Soil clogging holes in burner top Remove and clean Ticking sound of spark igniter persists after burner Spark igniter not deactivated Turn burner off and lights relight Some ticking Is normal If ticking is exces sive call for service Ticking sound of spark igniter persists after burner Soil buildup at back of knob Be sure knob isin the is turned off OFF position Pull knob straight off stem and check back of knob for any soll buildup Heavily solled or stained chrome cooktop cannot be See the instructions under cleaning tips for clean satisfactorily cleaned ing chro
14. fore lighting pilots some models or burner PRESSURE TEST INFORMATION The maximum allowable test pressure for the regulator is 14 W C The minimum pressure needed to check the regulator setting is 7 W C for natural gas or 11 W C for L P gas CAUTION The range and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig pounds per square inch gauge The range must be Isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing Its indlviduai shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig NGINS28 REMOVING SHIPPING SCREWS Lift the cooktop grasp at front and remove the shipping screw from each of the four surface burner assemblies see Fig 7 The screws can be discarded ADJUSTMENTS L P GAS CAUTION The following adjustments must be made before turning on the burner Failure todo so could result in serious injury Be sure pressure regulator has been converted as described on previous page Remove the contro knobs and the contro panel Use a 1 2 open end wrench to turn the orifice hood inthe L P direction See Figure 8 Turn the orifice hood about 1 1 2 turns or until snug Do not overtighten or you may distort the orifice hood and needie The unit has been factory adjusted for use with the most common type of natural gas
15. free from things that will burn CAUTION Never store things in an ovenor near cooktop elements burners These things may catch fire and plastic ttems could melt CAUTION Do Not store items of interest to children above a counter unit Children climbing on a counter unit to reach such items could be seri ously Injured NGSAFO09 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep this book for later use Be sure your counter unit is installed and grounded properly by a qualified technician Always keep the counter unit area clear and free from things that will burn gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 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 burners Always use dry potholders when removing pans from the cooktop Molst or damp potholders can cause steam burns Always follow cleaning instructions In this book Nevertry to repair or replace any part of the counter unit unless instructions are given In this book All other work should be done by a qualified technician Never heat unopened food contalners Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause Injury Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near the counter unit Never fet grease build up on your counter unit You can keep grease fires from starting If you clean up grease and spills after each oven use Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls Im
16. heat Ifa cooktop burner falls to light within five seconds turn the knob to OFF and walt five minutes before trying again If the burner still will not light check the service section in this manual Watch food when heating quickly on HI As soon as the food reaches cooking temperature turn down the heat to the lowest setting that will keep it cooking High flame may be used to boll large quantities quickly Itis also used to start food cooking quickly in large pans Medium Flame may be used for even browning with little Spattering It Is also used to maintain a boll with large quantities of food Low Flame may be used for melting or warming food It is also best for cooking small quantities of food During burner use the area of the glass cooktop around the burners could get hot During a power failure the burners will not light automatically In an emergency a cooktop burner may be tit with a match by following the steps below Lighting gas burners with a match is dangerous You should match light the cooktop burners only in an emergency 1 Light a match and hold the flame near the burner you want to light Wooden matches work best 2 Push in and turn the control knob slowly Be sure you are turning the correct knob for the burner you are lighting NOTE Ifthe burner does not light within four seconds turn the knob off and wait five minutes before trying again WOK COOKING We recommend that yo
17. ing In a health hazard Expo sure to carbon monoxide may cause birth defects or other reproductive harm according to the California safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire Read and understand this information NOW 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 FIRE Never pick up a flaming pan instead 1 Turn off the burner 2 Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid baking soda or with a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher 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 cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused prl marily by the Incomplete combustion of natural gas or L P fuels Properly adjusted ranges Indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize Incom plete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood NGSAF10 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Leave these instructions OWNER
18. me cooktops with oven cleaner This procedure requires extreme caution Read in structions carefully 12 NGCUS02 _NOTES _ KENMORE GAS COUNTER UNIT WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS If within one year from the date of Installation any part other than a glass part falls to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair or replace it free of charge f FULL 30 DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF POR Dear Customer CELAIN ENAMEL PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS Our constant efforts are it within 30 days from the date of installation any glass part or the finish on directed toward making any porcelain enamel painted or bright metal part Is defective In material or sure your new Kenmore workmanship Sears wili replace the part free of charge Counter Unit will arrive at FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS your home in perfect con For 90 days from the date of installation Sears will provide free of charge dition and will give you any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range proper performance AS except for normal maintenance part of these efforts we if the unit Is subjected to other than private family use the above warranty feel it Is our responsibility coverage Is effective for only 90 days WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE pa calcileeodh NON WN ta NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CEN
19. proper use of foll could start a fire and cause incomplete combustion Never block the flow of combustion and ventilation air through cooktop burners Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat has cooled Never try to remove burnerbowls from glass top ranges Never operate the burners unless the burner tops are In place Always keep the counter unit clean by following in structions in this book Food and grease are easy to ignite Clean the counter unit and vent hood regularly Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes wooden utensils plastic utensils or canned food a safe distance away from your counter unit 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 Always use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after con trols have been turned off Always keep dish towels dish cloths potholders and other linens a safe distance away from your counter unlt Never store such items on your counter unit Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has around metal ring which Is placed over the burner grate to support the wok This ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work Improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards result
20. u use only a flat bottomed wok Flat bottomed woks are available at your focal retail store Do not use woks which have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in place can be dangerous Placing the ring over the burner grate may damage the burner grate and burner head Also placing the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting In carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This could be dan gerous to your health See the Safety Section of this manual Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned If the wok tipped over NGCUFO3 CLEANING TIPS Refer also to next page when cleaning your counter unit Cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or Warm water a mild detergentandasoftclotharesafeto rushed chrome Porcelain enamel looks like a painted use on all cleanable parts of your counter unit Do not SUtface Brushed chrome has a metallic appearance use metal scouring pads except where recommended pant si CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS _ _ Control panel and knobs Detergent warm water soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners Knobs pull off for easier cleaning Detergent warm water plastic or nylon scouring pad Porcelain enameled cooktop area under cooktop burner grates burner bowis Clean after each spillover Rub chrome bowls some models gently with scour ing pa
21. ustment Porcelain and Glass Parts Annual Preventive Mainten 4 ance Check at your request W Warranty MA Maintenance Agreement CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Kenmore america s Best Selling Appliance Brand Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684

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