Kenmore 790.31 User's Manual
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1. Please see the illustration for exact location Remember to record the serial number for future reference See Product Serial plate is Record above ayn as J Printed in United States 2 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given OWENS This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage e Wip e This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage FWA VN Ne If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance gas supplier s instructions e Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer servicer or the gas supplier Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the coo2. not be stored on the cooktop near surface burners 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 the cooktop Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage eL Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop 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 BURNERS GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS Surface burners may be hot even though the flames are not visible Areas near surface burners 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 and the surfaces facing the cooktop 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 GING NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning Important Safety Instructions e 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 ex
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5. Orifice Figure 1 To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads Remove in the following order 1st surface Burner Grates 2nd Burner Caps and 3rd Burner Heads Replace in the following order Burner Heads Burner Caps and Burner Grates Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely cooled and are safe to handle Do not operate the surface Burners without the Burner Caps and Burner Heads properly in place To Clean the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads Use a soap filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads The ports or slots around the Burner Heads must be routinely cleaned If residue still remains in these ports use a small gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or holes For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE OPENING ALWAYS keep the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the gas Burners are in use To Clean the Burner Grates Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a potholder cleaning cloths or other material on them The cast iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy water Rinse thoroughly and dry the grates with a cloth don t put them on the cooktop while still wet Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners To remove burned on food place the grates in a covered co
6. T cutorremove cord or remove grounding prong from electrical the grounding prong from this plug power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion This appliance can be used with Natural Gas or Propane L P Gas PAINE To avoid serious injury or death any itis shipped from the factory for use with Natural Gas additions changes or conversions required for this If you wish to covert the appliance to LP Gas use the supplied LP appliance to operate with either LP or Natural Gas Gas conversion kit and instructions contained in an envelope must be made by a Sears or other qualified LP marked FOR LP PROPANE GAS CONVERSION The conversion Service dealer must be performed by a Sears or other qualified LP service dealer following the supplied instructions Surface Cooking CORRECT INCORRE Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have S 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 e Tight fitting lids 2 5 cm 1 e Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced f Figure 1 Figure 1 Be sure to follow the e Pan sizes match the amountof Heavy han recommendations for using cookware as food to be prepared shown in Figure 2 e Made of material that conducts heat well Note The size and type of cookware used will influ
7. TM Kenmore PRO GAS COOKTOP Use Care Guide PARRILLA DE COCINAR A GAS Manual del Usuario Models Modelos 790 3100x 790 3101 gt gt color number n mero de color TE gt an E S ch BRA SDSS Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A P N 318200678 Rev A 0603 www sears com Table of Contents Product Record Cooktop Warranty ascendas iisen aa a 2 inthis space below record the date of purchase model and Product Record winch cnn teh dl dead di 2 serial number of your product You will find the model and Serial Plate Location ooooocccinnococcnnccocononnonoccnoconononccicnnnnns 2 serial number printed on the serial plate This serial plate is IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cacce 3 4 located under the cooktop See bottom of this page for the Protection Agreement occconccccccccocononnnnnacoccnnon nono nccocannnns 5 serial plate location Grounding ISTMO Sii i ES 6 ModelNo 790 Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion 06 6 Surface COOKING oooncccococcconnononacinonanoncc non narra crono cininananos 7 Serial No Before setting Surface Controls c onniiinicnnnciconcconccncanacananos 8 Date of purchase Setting Surface Controls ooo ccccccccceeeeeeenssteeeeees 9 10 General Care amp Cleaning cece eee eeeeeeteeeeeeenees 11 12 Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future Before You Call ocacion oia 13 reference Sears Service ec
8. burner units per your model see instructions under General Cleaning To clean soak the burners in a 1 1 solution of ammonia and water for 30 to 40 minutes For stubborn stains scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and damp cloth Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then replace them making sure they are seated and level DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher 11 General Care amp Cleaning contd Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care amp Cleaning section Cleaning the Cooktop Burner Heads Caps amp Grates The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier Because the gas Burners are sealed cleanups are easier than with conventional burners The cooktop Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame Refer to the following instructions THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop ea Nile Use caution when replacing the Burner Caps so the Electrodes are not damaged This may cause a delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting Surface Surface Burner Burner x Grate Surface Burner Head Burner skirt Electrode
9. d being prepared Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil A higher flame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned by the flame Figure 2 For deep fat frying use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown quickly and the center will be undercooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly Setting Surface Controls contd Setting the Bridge Burner The Bridge Burner should be used with rectangular shaped cookware Cookware like the cast iron Griddle that is supplied with your cooktop is designed specifically for best results with the Bridge Burner The Bridge Burner feature may be used to combine the cooking power of 2 or if needed 3 gas surface Burners located along the left hand side of the glass cooktop The left rear and left center Burners are controlled by the left rear surface Control Knob In addition the left front Burner may be added to the Bridge Burner with the left front gas Control Knob Operating the Bridge Burner 1 2 Push the left rear surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position See Figure Release the knob and rotate to the LITE posit
10. e After each use clean with a stiff brush and hot water only e DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER e Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing Using the Griddle e Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners e Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process support ring that does not extend beyond the traps heat the surface unit and burner unit may also be used The metal ring cooktop surface could be damaged CT e Curved and warped pan bottoms e Flat bottom and straight sides Pan overhangs unit by more than Because this ring e DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution Fer thgle Always place the griddle on the grate before turning on the burner e thdle Always use potholders to remove the griddle from the grate Allow the gridd le to cool before removing Do not set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops e thile Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and is stable before use to prevent hot sp 7 ills and possible burns Before Setting Surface Controls Locations of the Gas Surface Burners The SIMMER burner 5000 BTU is best used for simmering delicate sauces etc This burner is located a
11. e burner off clean ports and slots with a half way around small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full To avoid this occurrence dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Care amp Cleaning Surface burner flame is Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns orange blue In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air 13 Get it fixed at your home or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com WWW S ars Ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665
12. eaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers Ifa burner is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt You will not be able to see that the burner is on Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating Air will be blocked from the burner and cause combustion problems GLASS COOKTOPS some models Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If 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 with Caution If 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 Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass This could cause glass to break Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface They may scratch the cooktop surface Do not let pans boil dry Pans that boil dry may permanently damage the cooktop by breaking fusing to or marking it This type of damage is not covered by your warranty IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to
13. ence the setting needed for best e Easy to clean cooking results g Specialty pans such as lobster pots Note Always use a utensil for its intended griddles and pressure cookers may be ae purpose Follow manufacturer s instructions used but must conform to the above SS O Some utensils were not made to be used in recommended cookware requirements the oven or on the cooktop Figure 2 Using a wok Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped cooktop are available in most cookshop or with a metal ring that extends beyond hardware stores Round bottomed woks witha the burner unit was designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large amounts of liquids soup making or fat frying Wire trivets Do not use wire trivets Cook ware bottoms must be in direct contact with the grates Using the Griddle Before first use e Wash Griddle in hot soapy water Rinse and then dry completely e Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface front and back of griddle e Preheat your oven to 350 F Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven e Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350 F then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing e The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from this seasoning process If desired wash the griddle in hot soapy water rinse well and dry completely After each use e To prevent rusting store in a dry place and keep uncovered
14. ensils will expose a portion of the surface bumer to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to the surface burner will also improve efficiency e 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 on hood or filter Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire When flaming food under the hood turn fan on Refer to hood manufacturer s instructions for cleaning Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface burners Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner pans Protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air distribution and combustion Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may result Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without br
15. ever only the burner you are turning on will ignite 4 Visually check that the burner has a flame 5 Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting Use the knob indicator settings to adjust the flame as needed DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steaming LowFlame Keep foods cooking poach stewing These settings are based on using medium weight metal or aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment A good flame is clear blue and hardly visible in a well lighted room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp Clean burner if flame is yellow orange Regardless of size always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of foo
16. f this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 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 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product 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 limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Serial Plate Location You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate The serial plate is located under the cooktop
17. icicaciciconiniaciacanin nia hd dd ii 14 Kenmore Pro Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME eto arrange for free repair If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase FIVE YEAR LIMITEDWARRANTY For five years from the date of purchase when this range is installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with this product Sears will replace the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons below After the first year customer must pay labor cost of installation e Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock e Cooktop elements if they are defective This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 3 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failure of this product if itis not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure o
18. ing the control knob between the first HI and LO settings See Figure DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position 10 General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktopis COOL REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER Aluminum Trim Pieces amp Vinyl How to Clean Use hot soapy water and a cloth or paper towel Dry with a clean cloth Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Body Pieces and Decorative Trim Control Panel S Stainless Steel Chrome Decorative Trim For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built 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 or dull the finish Wipe the control panel clean after each use Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs To remove pull each knob straight off the shaft Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel especially when wiping around the controls Exce
19. ion See Figure Note All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the selected surface Burner will lite Visually check that the left rear Burner has lit Continue to rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise past the first LO setting to the arrow marked Multi Visually check that both the left rear and left center Burners are lit Adjust the flame size by turning the control knob between the second HI and LO settings See Figure Add the left front Burner if needed Once lit visually adjust the flame size of the left front Burner to match the flame size of the Bridge Burner Place cooking utensil centered over the left hand cooktop surface Burner Grate DO NOT cook with any of the surface control knobs in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position Note If only the left rear surface Burner is needed follow the instructions provided below Operating only the Left rear Gas Surface Burner T 2 3 4 Place cooking utensil centered over the left rear surface Bumer Grate Push the left rear surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position See Figure Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position Note All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the left rear Burner will ignite Visually check that the left rear burner has lit Adjust the flame size by turn
20. k that all the Burner Grate legs lie on the glass surface Y US Electrode must be located properly in slot of each Burner Head Figure 3 7 Place Center Burner Grate between the end Burner Grates 36 models only REMEMBER DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE OPENING Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use Setting Surface Controls Do not place 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 wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame In the event of an electrical power outage the surface burners can be lit manually To light a surface burner hold a lit match to the burner head then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting Use caution when lighting surface burners manually Proper flame size ISAZA A E Improper flame size Figure 2 Operating the Gas Surface Controls 1 Place cooking utensil on surface burner 2 Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position See Figure 1 3 Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position Note All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time How
21. ktop Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 latest edition and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local code requirements Install and or adjust only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop In case of an emergency know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box and how to turn off the gas supply at the main shutoff valve 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 cooktop Sears Parts amp Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product OW ZAGINIING Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop e Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should
22. le 4 To replace Burner Heads amp Caps match the letters located under center of Burner Caps with the letters located inside Burner Head only 5K 9 5K and 17 2K burners are marked with letters See Figure 1 Place all Burner Heads amp Caps on the cooktop See Figure 1 while carefully aligning the Electrodes into slots or holes of the Burner Heads Figure 3 Note The Burner Heads 30 Cooktop Layout Example of Burner Assembly Match letter located under center of Burner Cap a with letter E located inside Burner Head l TK AD e Cue Electrode Burner Skirt should sit flat on Cooktop Burner Skirts 5 Replace Bridge Burner Caps These include one Bridge Burner Center Cap rectangular shaped and the two Bridge Burner End Caps The Bridge Burner End Caps will fit either the front or rear Bridge Burner Head locations Make sure that the tabs located under the Bridge Burner Caps fall into the slots located in the Bridge Bumer Head See arrows in Figure 2 and that all the Bridge Burner Caps lie flat and evenly on the Bridge Burner Bridge Burner Head l Bridge Burner T End _ Cap Bridge Burner Center Cap Bridge Figure 2 Head Figure 1 6 Unpack Burner Grates NOTE Do not force End Burner Grates down on cooktop Posi tion Burner Grates on cooktop and chec
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24. ntainer or plastic bag Add 1 4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes Wash rinse well and dry An abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains To Clean the Contoured Burner Skirts The burner skirts are attached to the cooktop and are not removable The burner skirt forms a recessed well area located around each burner unit Ifa spill occurs in one of the well areas be sure the area is cool and blot up spill with an absorbent cloth Rinse with a clean damp cloth and wipe dry 12 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review this list lt 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Surface burners do not light Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size Be sure gas supply valve is open Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off use a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Power cord is disconnected from outlet electric ignition models Be sure cord is plugged securely into outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use amp Care Guide Surface burner flame burns Burner ports or slots are clogged With th
25. rom normal wear and tear Provides phone support from a Sears representative on products requiring in home repair Even if you don t need repairs provides an annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request to ensure that your product is in proper running condition Some limitations apply For more information about Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements call 1 800 361 6665 REV 030509 Grounding Instructions Grounding type Do not under any wall receptacle circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong Y Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug For personal safety the cooktop must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2 prong adapter or an extension cord If a 2 prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding CNW Avoid fire hazard or electrical plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged shock DO NOT use an adapter plug an extension directly into a properly grounded receptacle DO NO
26. ss water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates Burner Pans some models Burner Rings some models Cooktop Surface Surface Burners Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia f necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water anda damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete even flame Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes To remove and replace
27. t the right rear burner position on the cooktop The STANDARD burners 7000 BTU or 9500 BTU are used for most surface cooking needs These burners are located at the left front and left rear ES positions on the cooktop and there is one more standard burner located at the center rear position on the 36 cooktop models The POWER burner 17200 BTU is best used for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food This burner is located at the right front position on the cooktop The BRIDGE burner is best suited when using rectangular or long shaped cookware The left rear 7000 BTU and left middle 7000 BTU are combined and controlled by the same control knob The left front burner 7000 BTU may also be added for a total of 3 burners 21000 BTU Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads Burner Caps and Burner Grates It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly and at the correct locations 1 Be sure to follow the Installation Instructions when installing your new cooktop 2 Remove all packing tape from cooktop Remove Burner Caps and Burner Heads See Figure 1 3 Discard all packing material located under all Burner Heads if applicab
28. tinguisher 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 pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the potholders touch the flame or burners Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder e Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury e Know which knob controls each surface burner Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners Visually check that the burner has lit Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil Use Proper Flame Size Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allow able current standards This can be hazardous to your health Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface burners of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to cover the surface burner The use of undersized ut
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