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Kenmore ELITE 790.4107 User's Manual

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3. INIA Ne Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure If power fails always turn off the appliance If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes it will begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock and oven function IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on and then turn the unit off before removing the pan Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing
4. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler Preheat broil burner for quick searing operation Meat not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into the lean Grid on broiler pan wrong side up Grease does not drain into broiler pan Always place the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip into the pan Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil DO NOT use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with foil Oven needs to be cleaned Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking Poor baking results Many factors affect baking results See Oven Baking for hints causes and corrections Oven too cool or too hot See Adjusting Oven Temperature Self cleaning cycle does not Make sure the oven door is closed work Controls not set properly Follow Self Cleaning instructions in this Use amp Care Guide Self cleaning cycle was interrupted Stop time must be set 2 4 hours past the start time Follow steps under Stopping or Interrupting a Self Cleaning Cycle in this Use Care Guide Soil not completely removed Before starting the Self Cleaning cycle hand clean any soil from the oven frame the door after self cleaning cycle is liner o
5. cont d Do not use the following on the cooktop Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration p im Zz St O O SCOURING PADS ABRASIVE CLEANERS 33 Replacing the Halogen Oven Light The oven lights will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened The oven lights may also be manually operated by pressing the Q pad The oven light bulb is covered with a glass shield The glass shield can be removed to be cleaned manually or to change oven light THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE To replace the light bulb NENTI el BE SURE THE OVEN IS COOL 1 Turn the power off at the main source 2 Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass 3 To remove the glass shield lift up on side and use force to pull shield out 4 Replace halogen light appliance bulb taking care not to touch the bulb with your bare fingers Touching bulb with your skin can leave a film on the bulb that causes it to burn out quickly 5 Replace glass shield in opposite order and manner of removal Lift up and p
6. e Conv Bake Setting Oven Lockout The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the oven from being turned on lt does not disable the clock Timer or the interior oven lights See example below to lock the oven To lock press and hold OVEN LOCKOUT for 3 seconds To unlock press and hold OVEN LOCKOUT for 3 seconds DOOR LOCKED will flash in the display until the door has finished locking Once the door has been locked the door lock indicator will turn on DOOR LOCKED will then stay displayed Do not attempt to open the oven door while the door lock indicator is flashing Setting Oven Controls Preheat For best baking performance use the Preheat feature The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temperature A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles The following temperature settings apply to the preheat feature Auto suggest default setting 350 F 177 C Min bake setting 170 F 77 C Max bake setting 550 F 288 C Setting preheat See example below to set a preheat to start immediately at the default temperature Press PREHEAT If needed use numeric keypads to enter a different oven temperature 2 Press START PRE and the actual oven temperature shown in the display will alternate as the oven heats and reaches set t
7. 3 0 and 1 2 will decrease or increase by 2 increments Hi Fig 5 is the highest power level Lo Fig 6 is the lowest power level available 5 Once cooking is finished press keypad to turn the expandable element OFF Fig 7 Hot Element Indicator Message After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot Even after setting the controls to OFF the cooktop will remain hot for some time The cooktop control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message HE hot element warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch If the HE message appears in the window the control can still be turned on again for use Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place aluminum foil plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements 12 e 00 002 o o Oo Oo Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Triple element only Hi Hi Hi Lo Lo Lo Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 Important notes f no element size is chosen when the expandable element is turned ON only the inner coil will heat by default Start most cooking oper
8. Cakes put into the oven before or bottom preheating time is completed e Rack position too high or low Oven too hot Oven too hot center Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Range not level Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded Pan warped Foods not done when Oven too cool Oven overcrowded Oven door opened too frequently 36 CORRECTIONS Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 5 lem to 10 2cm 2 to 4 of air space on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight aluminum baking sheet Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in the oven e Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended e Use pan size suggested in recipe e Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 lcm to 10 2cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan e Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack If the water level is uneven refer to the installation instructions for leveling the range Be sure to allow 5 lem to 10 2cm 2 to 4 of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven Do not use pans that are dented or warped Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C high
9. POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE EXTENT AND DIFFICULTY OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER Surface Type Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl trim Control knobs some models Control panel Control keypad membrane Decorative trim some models Porcelain enamel parts and door liner Oven interior Porcelain coated oven racks Oven door Ceramic cooktop Stainless Steel some models Cleaning Recommendation For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and buiit up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls to OFF active the lockouts some models and if needed remove any control knobs from the panel Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Clean using hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with a clean water using a dishcloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel especially when wiping around the controls Excess water i
10. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other productive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Features at a Glance Your Range includes Electronic oven control with kitchen timer Left front element control and electronic display Left rear element control and electronic display Warmer drawer control and electronic display Center rear element control and electronic display Right rear element control and electronic display Right front element control and electronic display Right front element size selector ed NO WM BR PD 0 Self clean door latch 10 Oven vent 11 Broil element 12 Self cleaning convection oven interior 13 Dual convection bake cooking system 14 Adjustable interior porcelain oven rack s 15 Large l piece oven door handle 16 Full width oven door with window 17 Warmer drawer 18 7 single radiant element 19 7 single radiant element 20 6 single radiant element 21 9 turbo radiant element 22 6 9 12 triple radiant element 23 Ceramic glass cooktop NOTE The features of your range may vary according to model type amp color Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven is vented throu
11. as follow their recommendations for home canning proce dures e Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom e Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly Use the highest heat seating when first bringing water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat level to low est possible setting to maintain that boil NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two dif ferent surface cooking areas at the same time This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Display Windows The cooktop controls provide a digital display for each of the radiant surface elements located on the cooktop Power levels and messages are easily monitored and adjusted using the corresponding control keypads in combination with the window displays The Available Power Level Settings The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Hi Figure 1 to Lo Figure 6 and OFF Figure 7 The settings between 9 5 Figure 2 and 3 0 Figure 3 decrease or incre
12. before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place aluminum foil plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements n To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element Touch and hold the pad for the desired element position until a beep is heard The display will show Note If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear Touch Hi pad once to turn ON the power level to HI Touch Lo pad once for Lo power level Each touch of the Hi or Lo pad will decrease or increase the power level from 9 0 through 3 0 by 5 increments Simmer power levels between 3 0 and 1 2 will decrease or increase by 2 increments Lo is the lowest power level available Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON When cooking has been completed touch the pad once to turn the element OFF Important notes Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking e For efficient cooking turn the surface element OFF several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process A glowing red surface heati
13. ceramic cooktop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Pressing a cooktop keypad only activates or deactivates the element but will not start the heating process Activat ing and powering any surface cooking element requires pressing two keys the ON OFF keypad first and then a power level section must be added before the element will begin heating Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use Care Guide Note White glass cooktops only Due to the high Intensity of heat generated by the surface elements the glass surface will turn green when the element Is first turned off This phenomenon Is normal and the glass will come back to lts original white color after lt has completely cooled down Turbo Boil Surface Element The Turbo Boil feature offers a higher wattage surface radiant element Turbo Boil will bring food items to boil much quicker and may be used when preparing larger quantities of food The cooktop graphics will be clearly marked with this feature Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance Check with the USDA United States Department of Agriculture website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well
14. drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned indicator light To set warmer drawer l Arrange the warmer drawer rack if needed in warmer drawer and place the cooked food or dishes in the warmer drawer Close warmer drawer 2 To activate press and hold the warmer drawer ON OFF keypad until acceptance tone sounds 3 To set heat level press Hi or Lo keypad and if needed toggle using these keypads to adjust to the desired power level setting Release keypad when the desired heat level is displayed by the indicator lights Fig 4 shows examples for low medium and high settings 4 Once warming is finished press ON OFF to turn warmer drawer OFF and carefully remove items Hi Hi Hi Lo 3 Warmer Drawer SE Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer Fig 4 Warmer Drawer Proof Bread The warmer drawer has a Proof Bread feature that may be used to prepare bread dough The recommended length of time to keep the bread dough in the warmer drawer is about 45 60 minutes Be sure however to follow the recipe s recommended times Since the bread dough will nearly double in volume be sure to place the prepared dough in a large bowl Arrange the warmer drawer rack in the downward position See Fig 1 and place the bowl with dough on the warmer drawer rack Fig 1 To set Proof Bread using warmer drawer l Arrange the warmer drawer rack in warmer drawer See Fig 1 and place bread dou
15. drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plas tic type no scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils then apply a few drops of cleaning cream and buff surface clean IMPORTANT NOTE Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may oc cur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illus trated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Care amp Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning
16. l Open the drawer to the fully opened position 2 Locate glide lever on each side of drawer pull up on the left glide lever and push down on the right glide lever See Figure 1 3 Pull the drawer away from the range To Replace the Drawer Pull the plastic slider to the front of the glide slots on each side of the drawer cavity See Figure 2 2 Align the glide on each side of the drawer with the drawer cavity glide slot 3 Push the drawer into the drawer cavity until glide levers click approximately 2 If you do not hear the glide levers click or the drawer does not feel seated remove the drawer and repeat steps 1 thru 3 Pull up lever Left Glide with finger Push down lever with Right Glide finger Figure 2 35 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Oven Baking For best cooking results heat the oven before baking cookies breads cakes pies or pastries etc There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance Baking Problems and Solutions Chart BAKING PROBLEMS CONRES Cookies and biscuits e Cookies and biscuits put into the burn on the bottom oven before the preheating time is completed Oven rack overcrowded Dark pan absorbs heat too fast Cakes too dark on top
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18. s needed the COOK TIME option if needed before setting the Sabbath mode Any settings made prior to setting the Sabbath mode will be visible in the displays The Sabbath mode will override the factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving mode and the appliance will stay on until the cooking features are cancelled If any of the cooking features are cancelled when the appliance is in the Sabbath mode no audible or visual indicators will be available to verify the cancellation If the oven interior lights are needed be sure to activate them prior to setting the Sabbath mode Once the oven light is turned ON and the Sabbath mode is active the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are turned off The oven door will not activate the oven interior lights when the oven door is opened or closed lt is recommended that any oven temperature modification made within an active Sabbath mode be followed with 2 presses of the START key This will insure the oven remains ON even if an attempt is made to set the oven temperature outside of its temperature range If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range the oven will default to the nearest available temperature Try to set the desired oven temperature again Should a power failure or interruption occur during the Sabbath Holidays the appliance will shut OFF When power is restored the appliance will not turn back on automatically to the orig
19. the ceramic cooktop If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop Before Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware Only flat bottom cookware should be used The type and size of cookware the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements IN EON The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Important notes Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the
20. the CLOCK O key to modify the time of day during other situations such as day light savings Setting Timer The timer provided with the oven control serve as extra reminders in the kitchen When the timer reaches less than 1 minute the display will start to count down in seconds When the time runs out the active timer will beep and End will be displayed The following time settings apply to the timers Min time 1 minute Max time 1 hours 59 minutes See example below to set the timer for 5 minutes 1 Press TIMER SET OFF 2 Enter 5 minutes 3 Press START To cancel or end the timer press the TIMER SET OFF key again NOTE The timer s will not affect the cooking process To Set Add 1 Minute Feature The ADD 1 MINUTE pad is used to set the Add 1 Minute feature When the pad is pressed 1 minute is added to the Timer feature if this feature is already active If the Timer feature is not active and the pad is pressed the Timer feature will become active and will begin counting down from 1 minute For further information on how to set the Timer feature see Timer instructions above 14 Preheat Temperature Display Once a cooking feature has been started the control will display the actual oven temperature while preheating Once the oven reaches the oven set temperature only the oven set temperature will be displayed The preheat temperature display is available with the following cooking modes Bake
21. turn on The warmer element will not glow when turned on The indicator light will turn on when the warmer element is on Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used See Cooktop Cleaning section under General Care amp Cleaning Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Metalmarks Brown streaks or specks Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen Oven light does not work Fan noise during cooking operation Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks See Cooktop Maintenance section under General Care amp Cleaning Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See Cooktop Maintenance section under General Care amp Cleaning Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning cream Use cookware with clean dry bottoms Burned out or loose bulb Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to replace or tighten the bulb A cooling fan may automatically
22. turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off 37 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Entire oven does not operate When the oven is first plugged in or when the power supply to the oven has been interrupted the display will flash The oven cannot be programmed until the clock is set Be sure electrical cord is securely connected into the electrical junction box Cord plug is not installed and or connected Cord is not supplied with oven Contact Sears or another qualified servicer Service wiring not complete Contact Sears or another qualified servicer Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company Short in cord plug Replace cord plug Controls are not set properly See instructions under Setting Oven Controls to set the controls House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation House fuse may not be fully engaged Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker securely House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been installed and previously operating Call Sears or another qualified servicer Oven smokes excessively Make sure the oven door is closed Door should be closed during broiling during broiling Meat too close to the broiler unit
23. when inserting and removing it from the food and the receptacle Do not use tongs to pull the cable when inserting or removing it from the food or the receptacle Defrost your food completely before inserting the probe to avoid damaging probe Never leave or store the probe inside the oven when not in use To prevent the possibility of burns carefully unplug the probe using a pot holder Proper probe placement Always insert the probe so that the tip rests in the center of the thickest part of the meat Do not allow the probe to touch bone fat gristle or the pan For bone in ham or lamb insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle or joint For dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles insert the probe into the center of the food To find the center of the food visually measure with the probe Fig 1 When cooking fish insert the probe just above the gill For whole poultry or turkey insert the probe into the thickest part of the inner thigh below the leg Fig 2 Fig 1 22 Important note Changing how the oven reacts after reaching the target temperature must be done before starting the cooking process To Set Meat Probe l Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food DO NOT preheat or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool Place the prepared food on the de
24. BAKE Press 3 7 5 Press START Press COOK TIME Enter the desired baking time Press 9 OAR WN gt Press and hold START until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds This recipe is now stored with the Bake key pad NOTE Pressing the START pad after entering cooking temperatures and times will start the oven If you wish to store the recipes but not start the oven press STOP after pressing the START pad The Cook Time you enter does NOT include additional time required to Preheat the oven The oven will begin to count down the cooking time as soon as the feature is activated See example below to recall a previously stored recipe under BAKE pad 1 2 Press BAKE The stored recipe is recalled Press START NOTE Once a recipe has been stored with a keypad the recipe information will be recalled when pressing the corresponding keypad in the future e If a recalled recipe includes Cook Time the oven will automatically shut off when the Cook Time is finished To erase all recipes stored see section for Restoring factory default settings Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Mode This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath Holidays This mode will turn off all audible tones or visual display changes normally provided by the oven control BAKE is the only cooking features available while in the Sabbath mode You must first set the BAKE feature and the temperature
25. Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON including Warmer Zone This feature will only lockout the cooktop features To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON 1 Be sure all surface element controls are OFF 2 Press and hold Cooktop Lockout keypad until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds When the cooktop is locked the cooktop locked indicator icon will appear in the oven control display window Fig 11 Fig 11 The message will appear in the cooktop display windows whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active See Fig 12 Fig 12 If a triple beep sounds entry error tone instead check and be sure all surface elements are turned OFF before activating the Cooktop Lockout feature To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature OFF Press and hold Cooktop Lockout keypad until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds The cooktop locked indicator light will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used for normal cooking operations Important notes If Cooktop Lockout is active and a power failure occurs when power is restored the cooktop will remember the setting and remain locked Starting a Flex Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature The cooktop will remain locked until the Flex Clean cycle is finished and the oven door has unlocked Setting Surface Controls Single R Radiant Element The cooktop provides single radiant element located as illust
26. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage INIA ANNE Do not use the ovens for storage NS Uhate Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above an appliance Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured e Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cooktop surfaces facing the cooktop the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and window IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces
27. Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil Never leave surface units unattended Boilovers cause smoking and greasy accumulations that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Use Care When Opening an Oven Door or a Warmer Drawer Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven e Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed The oven is vented at the at the center trim above the oven Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns Also do not place plastic or heat sensitive items near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite INIA ANT Nel NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon mono
28. RT If needed set a DELAY START feature 6 Press WARM amp HOLD 7 Press START NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking Setting Oven Controls Meat Probe When cooking meat such as roasts hams or poultry you can use the probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork For some foods especially poultry and roasts testing the internal temperature is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked Your oven will automatically change from cooking to keep warm once the probe has reached the set temperature The following temperature settings apply to the probe function o o o IMPORTANT o Default 170 F 76 C Minimum 130 F 54 C Maximum 210 F 99 C Use only the probe supplied with your appliance any other may result in damage to the probe or the appliance Be sure the probe is fully inserted into the probe receptacle The probe will not work properly until correctly connected Handle the probe carefully
29. Use amp Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Espafiol Models Modelos 790 4107 Kenmore Elite de in Electric Range Estufa El ctrica Deslizable Color number nUmero de color P N 318205820A 1009 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com MD Table of Contents Kenmore Elite Warranty cccicciconioninnnanonaconacioninacinaranonnariccnacnnacnas el A A ER Product Record mccmmciccionnioro ES Setting Oven Controls Serial Plate Location Warmer Drawer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS User Preferences Feature at a GlaNCO mmccononnacnonianonecinnnccnacanonanacononacinnnaanicnconacacenes Self Cleaning CyUlO ccccccncacnanonacnnacnanonanaconacnracnaconacnacenacnacines Before Setting Oven Controls cciccmconnonnnncnnnnoninncnnncnnanincanaric nacnas Care amp Clening iia ice Surface Cookware Recommendations cccccccccscessceeecetcesceaees NS AAA A Before Setting Surface Controls omcococonononennnnnocianionionicnioneso Protection Agreement mmcccccnccnnnnnnnnaninacananaccnacinnenaconacinconacnaacncss Setting Surface Controls mccconcononeonannocianionionionionecri nocianiceneso SES OFIC lesi n cia cianinc tinc to on coda cid sacan tens ocaci n Oven Control Functions ccccscssseccesseceesseceeseeceesseceecseeecseeeeeeenee Please carefully read and save these instructions This U
30. ange to a Warm amp Hold setting The Warm amp Hold function will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C Instructions for changing how the oven reacts after reaching the internal target temperature may be found later in this section Press STOP to cancel cooking at any time See the following instructions for changing how the oven reacts after reaching the internal target temperature To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press MEAT PROBE keypad and hold for 6 seconds 2 Press FLEX CLEAN keypad and toggle until the Continu message appears Fig 1 then press START to accept To set the oven to cancel cooking and automatically start Warm amp Hold after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press MEAT PROBE keypad and hold for 6 seconds 2 Press FLEX CLEAN keypad and toggle until the CAnCEL message appears Fig 2 then press START to accept l idl aL LO SL mu Fig 1 Fig 2 The U S Department of Agriculture states Rare fresh beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F 60 C means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1958 The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145 F 63 C for medium rare fresh beef 23 AirGuard Your appliance is equipped with a catalytic oven exhaust cleaner that may be turned on
31. ase in increments of 5 1 2 The settings between 2 8 Figure 4 and 1 2 Figure 5 are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of 2 1 5 to Lo Figure 6 lowest Simmer setting for more precise settings at lower heat levels Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 Hot Element Indicator Message HE After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot Even after setting the controls to OFF the cooktop will remain hot for some time The cooktop control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message HE hot element warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch Figure 8 If the HE message appears in the window the control can still be turned on again for use Fig 8 Power Failure PF Message The PF message Figure 9 will be displayed whenever there has been a power interruption to the appliance The PF message will disappear by itself after a few seconds 10 Sabbath Feature Sb Message The cooktop display windows will show the Sb message whenever the Sabbath feature is active Figure 10 When activated the Sabbath feature works for both the oven and cooktop together Once the Sabbath feature is active changes to the heat levels for the cooktop heating elements will not show in the displays The cooktop will react slower to heat level changes See Sabbath feature section for complete instructions Fig 10 Cooktop Lockout Use the
32. ations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking e For efficient cooking turn the surface element OFF several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Oven Control unctions For satisfactory use of your oven become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven Timer Add 1 Cook Set Off Minute Time Delay Slow Warm Start Cook amp Hold O Pre Cakes Conv Heat Breads Convert e Meat Flex Air Probe Clean Guard COOKTOP LOCKOUT Oven Control Keypads 1 2 3 Timer Set Off Used to set or cancel Timer Add 1 Minute Used to add additional minutes to Timer Cook Time Used to enter the length of the cook time desired Delay Start Used with Bake Conv Bake Conv Convert and Flex Clean functions to program a delay start time or delay start self cleaning cycle Slow Cook Used to select the Slow Cook
33. ber to follow all when broiling warnings and cautions 2 Arrange the interior oven rack to rack position dh WARNING recommendations Be sure to place the prepared food P PSR Should an oven fire occur close the oven door If the fire and pan directly under broil element Leave the oven e di continues throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire door open at the broil stop position when broiling ies extinguisher Do not put water or flour on the fire Flour may 3 Press BROIL be explosive and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury If needed use numeric keypads to enter a different oven temperature 4 Press START The broil pan and its insert are available via the mail order card The broil pan insert contains slots that allows grease from the meat to drain into the broil pan Place prepared meat on broil pan insert and then place onto broiler pan as shown below NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process Insert Be aware that the suggested broil settings table are recommendations only Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item Broil pan closely Food Rack position Temp Cook time in minutes Doneness Ist side 2nd side Steak 1 thick 3rd or A
34. date of purchase model and You will find the model and serial Serial Plate Location serial number of your product You will find the model and number printed on the serial plate a serial number printed on the serial plate The serial plate is located along the interior side trim and visible when the oven door is opened Serial No Remember to record the serial Model No 790 number for future reference Date of purchase Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference Printed in Canada 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given INIA GUIDE This symbol will help alert you to death or property damage uations that may cause serious bodily harm AA UU This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage e Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material e Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 USA or CSA C22 1 PART 1 Canada latest edition and local code requirements Install only per installation instructions p
35. during any active oven cooking process This feature helps remove smoke and eliminates 85 of the odors generated when using your oven The AirGuard indicator light will glow anytime the AirGuard feature is actively cleaning See Fig 3 Aire Guard Fig 3 s indicator light If you wish to have this feature clean the oven exhaust AFTER oven cooking has started press AIRGUARD keypad To turn this feature off press AIRGUARD keypad Important note AirGuard will turn on automatically and cannot be manually turned off when Flex Clean is active Setting Oven Controls Slow Cook The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly at lower oven temperatures Slow Cook provides cooking results much the same way as a slow cooker or Crock Pot This feature is ideal for roasting beef pork amp poultry Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt this is normal Slow Cook may be set with the following options Cook Time Cook Time and or Delay Start For Slow Cook two settings are available high Hi or low Lo The high setting is best for cooking foods from a 4 to 5 hour time period The low setting is best for cooking foods from a 8 to 9 hour time period See the example below to set a slow cook Press SLOW COOK to choose the Hi option Fig 1 2 Press SLOW COOK again to choose the Lo option Fig 2 3 Press START Ple OA i y L Li m Figs F
36. e Bake Used to enter the normal bake feature START Used to start oven functions Broil Used to select Broil feature Conv Roast Used to select the Convection Roast function 18 Cooktop Lockout Used to lock the cooktop functions 19 Oven Light Used to turn oven light ON and OFF 20 STOP Used to cancel any oven function previously entered except Clock and Timer 21 Clock Set Used to set the time of day 22 Oven Lockout Used to lock oven functions and door O thru 9 number Used to enter temperature and times Min Temp or time Max temp or time 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C 400 F 205 C 550 F 288 C 0 01 Min 11 59 Hr Min 2 hours 4 hours 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C Lo 225 F 180 C Hi 225 F 180 C 0 01 Min 11 59 Hr Min 1 00 Hr Min 12 59 Hr Min 0 00 Hr Min 23 59 Hr Min Getting Started Setting Clock at Power Up You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the event of a power failure or when you first provide electric power to your appliance When your appliance is first powered up 12 00 will flash in the display Enter the time of day using the numeric key pads and press START to set If an invalid time of day is entered the control will triple beep Re enter a valid time of day and press START If STOP is pressed your clock will start with the time set for 12 00 Select
37. e both insert front hooks snap into rack Do not use cookware that extends beyond the edge of the Flat Half Rack For best results allow 2 inches between the pan placed on the rack and oven side or rear walls Flat Half Oven Rack Closed position To Remove the Insert Squeeze on the left front insert side of the rack and tilt out clockwise To Reinstall Insert rear hooks at back of insert and lay insert down Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack Surface Cookware Recommendations Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Figure 1 Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2 Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Incorrect Correct e Curved and warped pan bottoms Flat bottom and straight sides e a a Tight fitting lids gt Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced e e Pan overhangs element by more than one half inch e Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface Lit element Pan is smaller than Made of a material that element conducts heat well Easy to clean Always match pot diameter to e
38. e ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no seratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cook top cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cook top can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop e Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan e Drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop because they may cause it to crack oN fo 32 Cooktop Cleaning e ell Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the con trols are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL INIA ANTE DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few
39. emperature When the oven is finished preheating the controls will beep to remind you to place food in the oven The preheat feature will perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain the oven set temperature until cancelled NOTE To cancel the function you may press STOP at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process To change the set temperature while the oven is already heating follow the same procedure described above During the preheating the convection fan will be activated to allow the oven to reach its target temperature faster The Bake Broil and Convection elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution Bake Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures The following temperature settings apply to the bake feature Auto suggest default setting 350 F 177 C Min bake setting 170 F 77 C Max bake setting 550 F 288 C Setting bake See example below to set a bake to start immediately at the default temperature 1 Press BAKE If needed use numeric keypads to enter a different oven temperature 2 Press START Once START is pressed the oven will begin heating The oven display shows the temperature rising After the oven reaches set temperature a beep will indicate the oven is ready The oven will continue to maintain this temperature until the cooking feature is canceled NOTE To cancel the fu
40. emperature once baking has started Jewish holidays only Press BAKE enter the oven temperature using the numeric keys and press START twice Remember that the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes once the oven is set in the Sabbath mode Warmer Drawer Warm amp Ready Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures Examples are vegetables gravies meats casseroles biscuits rolls and pastries It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer always start with hot food The warmer drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates All food items placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality TM Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned WARNING e FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking e Storage in or on appliance flammable materials should not be stored in an oven warmer drawer near surface units This includes paper plastic and cloth
41. en If using 1 rack place in center of oven If using multiple racks stagger cookware as shown For best air circulation and baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity The hot air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food f 1 Oven Rack Multiple Oven Racks Types of Oven Racks eli el Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible Oven racks may HOT and cause burns Your appliance may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown Flat Handle Oven Rack Offset Oven Rack and Flat Half Oven Rack The Flat Oven Handle Rack has an handle to facilitate the sliding of the rack when large amount of foods weight on it To maximize cooking space the Offset Oven Rack can be used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry Offset Oven Rack The Flat Oven Half Rack has a removable insert that can provide extra space for larger food items The right half rack portion may still be used for other food items like a casserole dish To remove the insert squeeze on the left front insert side of the rack and tilt out clockwise To reinstall insert rear hooks at back of insert and lay insert down Make sur
42. entilated room DO NOT Hand Clean Oven Door Gasket Door Fig 1 What to Expect during Cleaning While the oven is in operation the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed Smoke may appear through the oven vent If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm If available use an exhaust fan during the self cleaning cycle Self Cleaning Cycle Flex Clean Cycle The FLEX CLEAN pad controls the Self Cleaning feature When used with a the Delay Start pad a delayed Self Cleaning cycle may also be programmed The Flex Clean feature allows for any Self Cleaning cycle time from 2 2 00 to 4 hours 4 00 You may also choose the clean time in 1 minute increments for example 2 hours and 50 minutes by pressing the corresponding number keypads If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock This normally takes about one hour So a 3 hour self clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete lt is recommend to use a 2 hour self clean cycle for light soils a 3 hour cycle for average soils and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils to assure satisfactory resu
43. er than suggested and bake for the recommended time Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review this list It may save you time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance OCCURRENCE Oven Control Beeps and Displays any F code error example F11 d O is displayed Faulty installation Range not leveled Bad cooking results POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Electronic control has detected a fault condition Press STOP to clear the display and stop the beeping Reprogram the oven If a fault reoccurs record the fault number Press STOP and call Sears or another qualified servicer The door was left open and controls set for self cleaning cycle Close the door and push STOP pad Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level or a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the even rack If the water level is uneven adjust the leveling legs of the unit refer to the installation instructions for leveling the range If the level is still uneven contact an installing agent to adjust the cabinet cutout flooring Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make oven appear to be not leve
44. ergy saving feature that will shut off the appliance if the oven has been heating for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes The oven can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking See the example below to turn off 12 hour energy saving mode 1 Press and hold TIMER for 7 seconds until 12Hr OFF or StAy On appear in the display Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the 12Hr OFF or StAy On mode Press START to accept or press STOP to reject Restoring Factory Default Settings When new your appliance was set with predetermined oven control settings Over time the user may make changes to these default settings The following features or functions have user options or adjustments that may have been changed from the factory default settings e 12 or 24 hour display mode Continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Savings mode e Silent or audible control Oven temperature display Fahrenheit or Celsius Oven temperature adjustments e All stored recipes Please be aware before restoring to factory default settings that ALL of the above user settings will be restored including any oven temperature offset and any stored recipe information 1 Press and hold the 7 numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds about 6 seconds 2 Press START The control will reset all user preference settings back to factory default settings Self Cleaning Cycle Before Starting Self Clean A self clea
45. function Warm amp Hold Used to set the Warm amp Hold function Preheat Used to pre condition the oven Cakes or Breads Used to select the cakes or breads Conv Convert Used to select the Convection Convert function Meat Probe Used to set Meat Probe Flex Clean Used to set a 2 to 4 hours Self Clean cycle Minimum amp Maximum Control Feature Settings PreHeat All of the features listed below have Bake minimum and maximum time or Broil temperature settings that may be Timer entered into the control An ENTRY Flex Clean acceptance beep will sound each time Conv Bake a control pad is touched the Oven Lockout pad is delayed 3 seconds An ENTRY ERROR tone 3 short beeps will sound if the entry of the temperature Conv Convert Conv Roast Slow Cook Cook Time or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature Delay Time 12 Hr Delay Time 24 Hr Recommended Rack Position for Broiling Baking and Roasting Food Rack Position Broiling meats chicken or fish 3 or 4 Cookies cakes pies biscuits amp muffins Using 1 rack 2or3 Using multiple racks 2 and 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread Lor 2 casseroles small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey roast or ham 1 13 0 OVEN LOCKOUT 12 13 14 15 16 17 Air Guard Used to freshen kitchen air during cooking Conv Bake Used to select the Convection Bake featur
46. gh in a large bowl on warmer drawer rack Close warmer drawer 2 Press ON OFF keypad to turn ON warmer drawer 3 Press Lo keypad once set warmer drawer to Lo power setting 4 Press Lo keypad again to activate Proof Bread feature The Proof Bread indicator light will glow when the Proof Bread feature is active See Fig 2 5 When the bread dough is ready press the ON OFF keypad to turn the warmer drawer off and remove bread dough from warmer drawer PROOF bg BREAD Warmer Drawer Fig 2 27 Warmer Drawer Settings The recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown in Fig 3 The settings provided are meant to be used as a recommendation only If a particular food item is not listed start with a medium setting If more crispness is desired remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food Most foods may be maintained at serving temperatures using a medium heat setting When a combination of foods are to be kept warm for example a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls use a high setting Warmer drawer recommended food settings Food ltem Setting Bacon Hi Hamburger patties Hi Poultry Hi Pork chops Hi Fried foods Hi Pizza Hi Gravies medium Casseroles medium Eggs medium Roasts beef pork or lamb medium Vegetables medium Biscuits medium Rolls hard medium Pastries medium Rolls soft Lo Empty dinner plates Lo Fig 3 Important notes Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic may melt o
47. gh its upper front frame When the oven is on warm air is released through the vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block oven vent Vai ives Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and self cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature The blower may keep run ning even if the oven has been turned off until the components have cooled down Oven Vent Arranging Oven Racks Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible Oven racks may be HOT and cause burns To remove an oven rack pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace an oven rack fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place Air Circulation in the Ov
48. ig 2 NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process For best results Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking gt Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food item Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods The more heat that is lost the longer the food will need to cook Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur Cook times will vary depending on the weight fat content bone amp the shape of the roast Preheating the oven will not be necessary Use the recipe s recommended food temperature and a food thermometer to determine when the food is done 24 Recipe Recall The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings This feature may store 1 setting for each of the basic cooking pads The keypads that a recipe may be stored with are Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast Cakes Breads Preheat and Slow Cook This feature will also store and recall Cook Time or Warm amp Hold added settings See example below to store a typical cookie recipe example for baking at 375 F for 9 minutes and to shut off automatically Preheat the oven to the desired temperature Press
49. inal BAKE feature settings SF will appear in all the control display panels indicating a Sabbath mode failure After a power failure the food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath mode X For further assistance guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature please visit the web at hitp www star k org 25 Setting Sabbath Mode The example below shows setting the oven to observe the Sabbath and Jewish holidays Ll Press BAKE 2 Press START Be sure to make any additional oven setting changes Oven Light Cook Time and or Delay Start Warm amp Hold before going to step 3 To enter Sabbath mode press and hold simultaneously both the COOK TIME and DELAY START keys together for 3 seconds a beep will sound and release Once properly set in Sabbath mode SAb will show in the oven display until the Sabbath mode is cancelled NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process Cancelling Sabbath mode The example below shows how to cancel the Sabbath mode 1 Press and hold both the COOK TIME and DELAY START keys together for 3 seconds a beep will sound and release 2 All cooking features previously set will automatically cancel once Sabbath mode has ended NOTE The only keys available once the appliance is set for the Sabbath mode are BAKE START STOP and the numeric pads You may change the oven t
50. irmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Figure 3 4 Close the door to the broil stop position the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing 5 With the oven door in the broil stop position lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame See Figure 4 To Replace Oven Door Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Figure 3 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm onto the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Fig 4 Also seat the notch of the hinge arm onto the bottom of the slot at the same time you seat the hook The hook and notch of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins and bottom of the slot 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 1 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges See Figure 2 to the locked position 5 Close the oven door 34 ES Oven door Door Hinge locations with oven door fully open lt Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Roller pin Hinge arm hook Hinge arm notch Slot bottom Figure 4 Care amp Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Drawer To Remove the Drawer
51. items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance including the warmer drawer Arranging warmer drawer rack positions The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways In the upright position See Fig 1 to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack for example rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath In the downward position See Fig 2 to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware for example rolls or pastries and dinner plates on the rack Fig 1 Fig 2 Warmer Drawer Controls The warmer drawer controls are located on the control panel Use the warmer drawer control keypads to turn the warmer drawer ON and OFF and make temperature adjustments Three available heat settings are provided from low to high See Fig 4 Warmer drawer indicator light The warmer drawer indicator light is located beside the warmer drawer ON OFF keypad See Fig 3 It glows when the warmer drawer is turned ON and remains on until the warmer drawer is turned OFF Warmer Drawer Fig 3 NINAS Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer
52. itions 2 amp 4 When using 3 racks use rack positions 1 3 amp 4 Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low side to allow heated air to circulate around the food Food baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster When placing multiple food items in the oven allow 2 4 5 10cm of space between the food items for proper air circulation 18 See the example below to set conv bake starting immediately with the auto suggest default setting of 350 F 177 C and adding the conv convert option 1 Press CONV BAKE If needed use numeric keypads to enter a different oven temperature 2 Press CONV CONVERT 3 Press START After the oven reaches the converted set temperature a beep will indicate the oven is ready The added conv convert option will automatically lower the set temperature you set from the bake recipe to an adjusted conv bake temperature When conv convert is used with cook time CF Check Food will be displayed when the cook time is 75 complete The control will also beep at regular intervals until baking has finished For the Check Food function to operate the cook time must be entered before the Conv Convert pad is pressed NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process Setting Oven Controls Convection Roast Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats a
53. ke uses a fan to circulate the oven heat evenly The following temperature settings apply to the conv bake and continuously The improved heat distribution allows for feature Auto suggest default setting 350 F 177 C Min bake setting 170 F 77 C Max bake setting 550 F 288 C even cooking with excellent results Multiple rack cooking may slightly increase cook times for some foods but the overall result is time saved The Conv Bake feature should ONLY be used when your recipe instructions have been written for use with convection See the example below to set conv bake starting baking immediately with the default setting of 350 F 177 C If your recipe instructions are for normal baking and you wish to use convection bake follow the Convection l Press CONV BAKE Convert option instructions The convection convert option if needed danes Keypads to enler a diferent oven will automatically adjust the oven temperature so that temperature convection baking may provide the best possible results 2 Press START Conv Bake may be set with the following options Conv Convert After the oven reaches set temperature a beep will indicate Cook Time and or Delay Start the oven is ready The oven will continue to maintain this temperature until the cooking feature is canceled Benefits of convection bake NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process Superio
54. l Be sure cabinets are square and level Contact cabinet maker to correct problem Surface element does not heat No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire range or oven does not operate in this Before You Call checklist Too low heat setting Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on Incorrect control is on Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used Surface element too hot or not hot enough Surface element turns off by itself Incorrect control setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is properly connected to the power source specified in the installation instructions If you are not sure about this requirement call 1 800 4 MY HOME for service See back cover Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use proper cookware Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily This is normal The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle Warmer zone element does not
55. lay start may be set with the following features e Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast e Slow Cook e Flex Clean See example below to set the oven with preheating for bake at 375 F 191 C for 50 minutes and to automatically start at 5 30 Press BAKE Enter 375 F Press START Press COOK TIME Enter 50 minutes Press START Press DELAY START Enter 5 30 Press START o OD NAAR YN Once START is pressed the oven will calculate the start time at which the oven will begin heating The oven will continue to maintain this temperature for the selected time or until the cooking feature is canceled NOTE e When setting the DELAY START option be sure the correct time of day is set You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process You may also choose to use DELAY START with no COOK TIME Delay Start may be set using a 24 hour clock See Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes for more information WARNING FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking Setting Oven Controls Convection Bake Convection Ba
56. lement surface diameter Heavy handle tilts pan Figure 2 Cookware Material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are ALUMINUM Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining amp pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately COPPER Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum above STAINLESS STEEL Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results ls durable easy to clean and resists staining CAST IRON A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops PORCELAIN ENAMEL on METAL Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops GLASS Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass Important note Do not place empty aluminum glass or porcelain enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty amp they may bond to
57. lied with the product Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 9 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Pay oN Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Product Record Serial Plate Location In this space below record the
58. lts NOTE The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self Clean cycle This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Self Clean cycle See example below to start an immediate Self Cleaning cycle or to set a Delay Start time of 9 00 o clock and shut off automatically example provided is a default 3 hour Self Clean cycle l Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day the oven is EMPTY and the oven door is closed 2 Press FLEX CLEAN The control will automatically clean for a 3 hour period default self cleaning cycle time Note If a 2 or 4 hour clean time is desired press 2 O O for 2 hour or press 40 O for a 4 hour clean time Set the cleaning time based on the amount of soil light medium or heavy See above 3 Press START As soon as the control is set the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close automatically Once the door has been locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will stop flashing and remain on Note Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door lock to close Note lf the optional delay Self Clean feature is needed finish steps 4 6 4 Press DELAY START 5 Enter the desired Self Clean starting time using the number pads 9 0 O 6 Press START The control will calculate forward from the set start time to determine when the Self Cleaning cycle should end The Self Cleaning cycle will turn on a
59. n or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating Do no allow food spills with high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Flex Clean Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket For very important cleaning precautions be sure to read all the instructions in the Flex Clean section This oven comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks which can remain in the oven during the self clean cycle Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks It is important that the sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil To maintain optimal rack performance re apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide Use soap amp water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven doo
60. n the warmer drawer and be very difficult to clean up Only use utensils and cookware recommended by the manufacturer for use in the warmer drawer e Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer DO NOT heat cold food in the warmer drawer To minimize heat loss avoid opening warmer drawer frequently while in use e Flex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active If Proof Bread indicator light turns on when setting the heat level press Hi keypad to toggle back to the three warmer drawer settings User Preferences Setting Clock See the example below to set the clock to 1 30 1 Press 2 Enter 1 30 to advance to 1 30 3 Press START to accept or press STOP to reject Setting 12 or 24 Hour Mode The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 and 24 hour mode The factory preset clock display mode is 12 hour See the example below to change the default mode to 24 hour 1 Press and hold for 7 seconds until 12Hr dAy or 24Hr dAy appear in the display Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the 12 and 24 hour mode Press START to accept or press STOP to reject Adjusting Oven Temperature User preference offset Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature For the first few uses follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully If you feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your baking expe
61. nction you may press STOP at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process To change the set temperature while the oven is already heating follow the same procedure described above During the preheating the convection fan will be activated to allow the oven to reach its target temperature faster The Bake Broil and Convection elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution For best results As much as possible use only one rack on position 2 or 3 and center the pans If using two racks place the oven racks in position 2 and 4 When placing multiple food items in the oven allow 2 4 5 10cm of space between the food items for proper air circulation Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods lt may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins V f E a d 3 Pan position for one rack baking baking Setting Oven Controls Cook Time Adding a cook duration when baking is beneficial when a recipe requires a specific temperature and period of time to cook Following the recipe cook time helps insure the best possible results Cook time may be set with the following features Preheat Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast e Slow Cook See example bel
62. nd poultry Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides sealing in juices and flavors Meats cooked with this feature are crispy brown on the outside while staying moist on the inside In addition there is no need to reduce the oven temperature when using convection roast Convection roast may be set with the following options Cook time or cook time with delay start The following temperature settings apply to convection roast Factory auto start default 350 F 177 C Minimum 170 F 77 C Maximum 550 F 288 C Benefits of convection roast e Superior multiple oven rack performance Some foods cook up 25 to 30 faster saving time and energy No special pans or bakeware required For best results Preheating is not necessary for most meats and poultry Be sure to carefully follow your recipe s temperature and time recommendations or refer to the convection roast chart for additional information Do not cover foods when dry roasting this will prevent the meat from browning properly Since Conv Roast cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 from the recommended cook time of your recipe check the food at this time If necessary increase cook time until the desired doneness is obtained Meat Weight Beef Standing rib roast 4 to 6 lbs Rib eye roast 4 to 6 lbs Tenderloin roast 2 to 3 lbs Poultry Turkey whole 12 to 16 lbs Turkey whole 16 to 20 lbs Turkey whole 20 t
63. ng area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Setting Surface Controls Expandable Radiant Element The cooktop provides expandable radiant elements located as illustrated Use the following instructions when operating these elements Use the ELEMENT SIZE keypad Fig 1 to select which portions of the expandable element are needed for heating The expandable element size may be changed anytime the element is ON To Operate the Expandable Radiant Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the expandable radiant element 2 To activate press and hold the keypad for the expandable element until acceptance tone sounds 3 Press ELEMENT SIZE keypad and toggle to select the single Fig 2 double Fig 3 or triple Fig 4 if available expandable element size setting 4 To set power level press Hi or Lo keypad and if needed toggle the Hi or Lo keypads to adjust to the desired power level setting Each touch of the Hi or Lo key pad will decrease or increase the power level by 1 2 from 9 0 through 3 0 Simmer power levels between
64. ning oven cleans itself with high temperatures that are well above those used for normal cooking The high cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash that you can later easily wipe away with a damp cloth Adhere to the following precautions when running the self clean cycle o Allow the oven to cool before cleaning Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around the oven interior Do not clean the oven door gasket The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove the gasket Fig 1 Do not use any cleaning materials on the door gasket Leaving chemical residue can damage the door gasket Do not force the oven door open The automatic door locking system can be damaged Remove all utensils and any aluminum foil from the oven These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures This oven comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks which can remain in the oven during the self clean cycle Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks It is important that the sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil To maintain optimal rack performance re apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide Rem
65. o 24 Ibs Chicken 3 to 4 lbs Pork Ham roast fresh 4 to 6 lbs Shoulder blade roast 4 to 6 lbs Loin 3 to 4 lbs Pre cooked ham 5 to 7 lbs For beef med rare 145 F med 160 F well done 170 F See example below to set convection roast to start immediately with the auto suggest default setting 1 Press CONV ROAST If needed use numeric keypads to enter a different oven temperature 2 Press START Once START is pressed the oven will begin heating NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process Roasting rack instructions The broil pan its insert and the roasting rack are available via the mail order card When preparing meats for convection roasting you may use the broiler pan insert and the roasting rack supplied with your appliance The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert will help prevent grease splatters The roasting rack fits on top of the insert allowing the heated air to circulate under the food for even cooking and helps to increase browning on the underside Place oven rack on bottom or next to the bottom oven rack position 2 Place the insert on the broiler pan 3 Make sure the roasting rack is securely seated on top of the insert Do not use the broiler pan without the insert Do not cover the insert with aluminum foil 4 Position food fat side up on the roasting rack Fig 1 5 Place prepared food on oven rack in the oven Roa
66. od seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket 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 appliance AN EOL The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FO CLEANING YOUR OVEN Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean Do not allow grease to accumulate Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire Refer to the hood manufacturer s instructions for cleaning Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow manufacturer s instructions for cleaning FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop lf cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean cooktop glass with caution lf a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects
67. ove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures Clean any soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom with soap and water These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the porcelain surface they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning 29 amp WARNING During the self clean cycle the outside of the appliance can become very hot to the touch DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance A CAUTION Hand Clean DO NOT line the oven walls oven racks bottom or any other part of the appliance with aluminum foil Doing so will stop heat distribution produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution when opening the door after the self clean cycle is finished The oven may still be VERY HOT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any appliance Move birds to another well v
68. ow to set the oven for bake starting immediately with preheating to the auto suggest default setting of 350 F 177 C and then to automatically turn off after 30 minutes l Press BAKE Press START Press COOK TIME Enter 30 minutes Press START wR YN Once START is pressed the oven will cook and after 30 minutes automatically shut off When the Cook Time finishes 1 End and the time of day will show in display The oven will shut off automatically 2 The control will beep 3 times The control will continue to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until STOP is pressed NOTE To cancel the function you may press STOP at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes After the Cook Time feature has been activated the display will go back to showing the hour of day Press the COOK TIME keypad to display any remaining cook time Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods lt may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies or muffins Delay Start with cook time Adding a cook duration along with a specific start time gives the same benefits as the cook time option in addition to controlling exactly when the cooking process will begin and end De
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70. r Rinse well You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not clean the oven door gasket The oven door gasket is made of a woven material on Self Cleaning models which is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove this gasket Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop See Cooktop cleaning and Cooktop maintenance later in the Care amp Cleaning section Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel Always wipe in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Polish with a lint free cloth Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth 31 Care amp Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential fo maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to th
71. r dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies or muffins Breads will have better results baking on a single oven rack When baking layer cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks place cookware on rack in position 2 and 4 For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack place rack in position 2 or 3 21 Warm amp Hold The Warm amp Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished After 3 hours the Warm amp Hold feature will shut off automatically The Warm amp Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperature The Warm amp Hold feature will maintain an oven temperature of 170 F 77 C The Warm amp Hold feature may be used without any other cooking operations or may be used after cooking has finished using Cook Time or Delay Start See example below to set Warm amp Hold for the oven to start immediately 1 Press WARM amp HOLD 2 Press START See example below to set Warm amp Hold to start after a Cook Time or Delay Start Press BAKE or any other cooking function If needed enter a different temperature 2 Press START 3 Press BAKE TIME 4 Enter time 5 Press STA
72. r multiple oven rack performance Some foods cook up 25 to 30 faster saving time and energy No special pans or bakeware required ne For best results When baking with a single rack use rack positions 2 or 3 When using 2 racks use rack positions 2 amp 4 When using 3 racks use rack positions 1 3 amp 4 Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no f sides or very low side to allow heated air to circulate around the food AT pow N da E E x Food baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster e oe When placing multiple food items in the oven allow 2 4 5 10cm of space between the food items for proper air Convection air flow circulation Pan position for two rack baking 17 Setting Oven Controls Convection Convert The conv convert option allows you to convert any normal baking recipe using the convection bake feature The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking Conv convert must be used with Conv Bake feature Benefits of conv bake using conv convert option Superior multiple oven rack performance Some foods cook up 25 to 30 faster saving time and energy No special pans or bakeware required For best results Place food items using the recommended rack positions When baking with a single rack use rack positions 2 or 3 When using 2 racks use rack pos
73. rated Use the following instructions when operating these elements The suggested power level settings shown in Fig 1 are based on cooking with medium sized aluminum pans with lids Be sure to make any further setting adjustments for best surface cooking results Suggested radiant element power level settings table Start most t foods eres water to a boil pan broiling High 8 0 Hi Medium high 5 O 8 0 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry a EAE Medium 3 O 5 0 Maintain a slow bil hens sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Keep foods cooking poach stew 2 8 or r lower i is a simmer r setting 1 Medium low 1 2 0 3 0 p anne Low Lo 2 0 Keene warm etal simmer 2 8 or lower is a simmer setting Fig 1 Hot Element Indicator Message After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot Even after setting the controls to OFF the cooktop will remain hot for some time The cooktop control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message HE hot element warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch If the HE message appears in the window the control can still be turned on again for use Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
74. rience the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking The temperature may be increased up to 35 F 19 C or decreased down to 35 F 19 C from normal See the example below to increase the temperature 1 Press and hold BAKE for 7 seconds until UPO appear in the display Enter the desired temperature change using the number pads FLEX CLEAN can be pressed to lower the temperature Press START to accept or press STOP to reject Setting Silent Control Operation The silent control operation allows you to control the audio for the oven control You may turn the audio off and later return to operating with all the normal audible sounds and alerts See the example below when changing the audible settings l Press and hold DELAY START for 7 seconds until BEEP appears in the display Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the On and Off mode Press START to accept or press STOP to reject 28 Changing Between F or C Your control has the ability to display and set Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures The factory preset temperature display is Fahrenheit See the example below to change the default temperature display to Celsius Press and hold BROIL for 7 seconds until F or C appear in the display 2 Press FLEX CLEAN to switch between the F and C mode 3 Press START to accept or press STOP to reject Setting 12hr Energy Saving Mode The oven control has a factory preset built in 12 hour en
75. rovided in the literature package for this appliance e In case of an emergency know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Sears Parts amp Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance A WARNING All appliances can tip Injury to persons could result Install anti tip bracket packed with unit e See Installation Instructions To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti tip bracket provided with the appliance To check if the bracket is installed properly grasp the top rear of the appliance and carefully attempt to tilt it forward Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti tip bracket installation e Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product e Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded Stepping leaning sitting or pulling down on the door of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance Storage on Appliance
76. se amp Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Kenmore Elite Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOMEO to arrange for free repair This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance A service technician to clean or maintain this product Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supp
77. sired oven rack position and slide into the oven Plug the meat probe into the probe receptacle located on the left front oven cavity top See Fig 3 for location of probe receptacle The oven control detects if the meat probe is correctly plugged in to receptacle and when recognized will illuminate the probe icon in the oven control display To set the target temperature press MEAT PROBE keypad once then enter the desired target internal temperature using the numeric key pads default setting is 170 F 77 C Press START to accept the meat probe target temperature Close the oven door Setting Oven Controls Meat Probe cont d To Set Meat Probe 6 Set the oven control for Bake Conv Bake or Conv Roast and the desired oven temperature You may use the meat probe with some other baking features but the meat probe cannot be set with Broil or Flex Clean During the cooking process the actual meat probe temperature will display by default To view the target temperature press the Meat Probe keypad once After 6 seconds the display will show the actual meat probe temperature If the target temperature needs to be changed during the cooking process press the Meat Probe keypad once and use the numeric keypads to adjust the target temperature Press the START key to accept any change The oven control will provide 3 beeps when the internal target temperature is reached By default the oven will automatically ch
78. sitar mantenimiento preventivo o reparaciones peri dicas Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro _ de protecci n podr a ahorrarle dinero y molestias _ El Acuerdo maestro de protecci n tambi n sirve para prolongar la durabilidad _ de su nuevo producto El acuerdo incluye lo siguiente M Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones normales de uso no s lo en caso de defectos de los productos Nuestra cobertura va mucho m s all que la garant a del producto No se aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento es decir verdadera protecci n Servicio t cnico por expertos m s de 10000 t cnicos autorizados de Sears lo cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su producto ser un profesional de confianza Servicio t cnico a escala nacional y n mero ilimitado de llamadas de solicitud de servicio t cnico se puede poner en contacto con nosotros cuantas veces lo desee y cuando lo desee Garant a sin sorpresas se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o m s fallas del producto en un periodo de 12 meses Reemplazo del producto en caso de que no se pueda reparar el producto cubierto por el acuerdo Revisi n anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto puede solicitarla en cualquier momento sin costo alguno R pida asistencia telef nica la cual denominamos Soluci
79. sting rack Insert Broil pan Oven temp Internal temp Minute per Ib 350 F 25 30 350 F j 25 30 400 F 15 25 325 F 180 F 8 10 325 F 180 F 10 15 325 F 180 F 12 16 350 F 375 F 180 F 12 16 325 F 160 F 30 40 325 F 160 F 20 30 325 F 160 F 20 25 325 F 160 F 30 40 Stuffed turkey requires additional roasting time Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent overbrowning and drying of the skin Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct For best results exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results e Use the recommended pans and oven rack positions for The following temperature settings apply to the broil the type of meat being prepared feature For optimum browning results allow the oven to preheat Auto suggest default setting 550 F 288 C 5 6 minutes before placing the food in the oven a a A 7 a o o Min broil setting 400 F 204 C CAUTION Max broil setting 550 F 288 C Do not use the broiler pan without the insert Setting Broil Do not cover the broil pan insert with aluminum foil the See example below to set broil starting immediately with the exposed grease could ignite auto suggest default setting agest 9 To prevent food from contacting the broil element and to l Place the broiler insert on the broiler pan then prevent grease splattering do not use the roasting rack place the meat on the insert Remem
80. t will be working on your product Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered months Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed no extra charge Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution Think of us as a talking owner s manual power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised M 10 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized product if four or more product failures occur within twelve Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request phone support from a Sears representative on all products Power surge protection against electrical damage due to _ Acuerdos maestros de protecci n _ Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente Su nuevo producto Kenmore est dise ado y fabricado para brindarle a os de funcionamiento fiable Pero como cualquier producto puede nece
81. th 550 F 6 4 Rare 3rd or Ath 550 F 7 5 Medium 3rd or 4th 550 F 8 7 Well Pork chops 3 4 thick 3rd or 4th 550 F 8 6 Well Chicken bone in 3rd 450 F 20 10 Well Chicken boneless 3rd or Ath 450 F 8 6 Well Fish 3rd 500 F 13 0 Well Shrimp 3rd 550 F 5 0 Well Hamburger 1 thick 3rd or 4th 550 F 7 Medium 3rd or 4th 550 F 10 8 Well 20 Setting Oven Controls Cakes Breads The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum baking performance for Cakes or Breads These functions work well for baking cakes brownies pies fresh or frozen baked custards cheesecakes breads rolls biscuits muffins and cornbread The Cakes function provides a preheat with a gentle cycling of heat giving cakes more volume and allowing delicate foods to cook more evenly The Breads function adds a special preheat feature to the bake cycle that thoroughly heats the oven from top to bottom to give more evenly browned foods See the example below to set Cakes or Breads 1 Arrange oven racks when cool If needed preheat oven as desired and place food in oven 2 For Cakes press the CAKES BREADS keypad until CAKES appears in the oven display For Breads press the CAKES BREADS keypad until BREADS appears in the oven display If needed use numeric keypads to enter a different oven temperature 3 Press START NOTE You may press STOP any time when setting the control or during the cooking process For best results Dark o
82. ull out Halogen Light Bulb Care amp Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The oven door is heavy Be careful when removing and lifting the door Do not lift the oven door by the handle Nela Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations Do not close the oven door until all the interior oven racks are fully inserted and retracted to the back of the oven Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other object The oven door glass may break or even break at a later time unexpectedly Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the oven door glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time You may use a glass cleaner on the outside of the oven door glass Do not spray or allow water or the cleaner to enter or drip down into the oven door vents Spray cleaner on cloth first and then wipe the oven door clean Do not use strong oven cleaners powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door or glass Never clean the oven door gasket The oven door gasket should always clean during the Self clean cycle To Remove Oven Door 1 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor See Figure 1 2 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door See Figure 2 A tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver may be required 3 F
83. utomatically at the set time A CAUTION To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the Self Cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the Self Cleaning cycle has completed The oven may still be VERY HOT When the Self Clean Cycle is Completed Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and the DOOR LOCKED icon is no longer displayed the oven door can then be opened Stopping or Interrupting a Self Cleaning Cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven 1 Press STOP 2 Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and the DOOR LOCKED icon is no longer displayed the oven door can then be opened NOTE A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the smoke into a colorless vapor IMPORTANT If a self clean cycle was started but did not finish due to a power failure your oven may not be completely cleaned After power has been restored and the oven door has unlocked set for another self clean if needed Care amp Cleaning Before cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are turned OFF and the oven is COOL REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS
84. utside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven These completed surfaces are not in the self cleaning area Clean with soap and water Burned on residue can be cleaned off with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber DO NOT hand clean the oven door gasket or it will be permanently damaged Excessive spillovers in oven Set the self clean cycle for longer cleaning time Flames inside oven or smoke Excessive spillovers in oven This is normal especially for high oven temperatures pie from vent spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven Wipe up excessive pie filling spillovers 38 PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes wW Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection Sears service technicians which means someone you can trus
85. xide poisoning Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven Do not use the broiler pan without its insert The broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ignite IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth Doing so could cause the bulb to break Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb Protective liners DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL TO LINE THE OVEN BOTTOM Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire SELF CLEANING OVEN MODELS Clean in the self cleaning cycle only the parts of the appliance listed in this Use amp Care Guide Before using the self cleaning cycle of the appliance remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the appliance Do not clean the oven door gasket The door gasket is essential for a go

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