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Kenmore 790.923 Range User Manual

1. Remove ALL items from the oven and cooktop including cookware utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and will melt DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior 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 See Fig 1 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Flex Clean See Fig 1 30 Remove any excessive spillovers Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed 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 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 surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning DO NOT clean the oven door gasket See Fig 1 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 DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket Fig 1 Setting Flex Clean Example to set Flex Clean to start immediately 1 Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are re
2. Types of oven racks flat handle oven rack offset oven rack bottom oven rack The flat oven rack some models or flat handle oven rack some models may be used for most cooking needs The offset oven rack some models is designed to place the base of the rack about 1 2 of a rack position lower than flat oven racks This design provides several additional possible positions between the flat rack positions To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack on some models in the lowest rack position for roasting large cuts of meat Fig 3 Air circulation in the oven For best 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 Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food See Fig 3 Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks place cookware on rack positions 2 and 5 6 using the offset oven rack on some models For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack place cookware on rack in positions 2 3 or 4 See Fig 2 Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking
3. Hold key pad HLd will appear in the display Press stas to accept When the cook time runs out the Warm amp Hold will turn ON automatically Warm 8 Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours Important notes Warm amp Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C for 3 hours Warm amp Hold may be set when finished cooking or may be added to automatically turn on after cooking using Cook Time Delay Start may also be added 24 Recipe Recall Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your favorite baking recipe settings This feature may store and recall up to 3 different recipe settings using the numeric key pads 1 2 and 3 Recipe Recall may be programmed for any baking temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C Example to store a recipe setting using the number 3 key pad Recipe in example is for bake at 325 F with a 45 minute cook time l Press Recipe Recall key pad N Press 3 key pad to store the recipe 195 Press 3 2 5 using the numeric key pads to enter oven temperature Press stants Press Cook Time key pad Press 45 using numeric key pads to enter cook time N OG A Press and hold sw until a tone sounds about 3 seconds The tone indicates that the recipe setting has been recorded for future recall LJ e Press stor Important note The oven will automatically y start heating with the recorded recipe unless str
4. operate Surface element is too hot or not hot enough Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly Oven light does not work Solution Many factors affect baking results Make sure the proper oven rack position is used Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven Try adjusting the recipe s recommended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot or cool see Adjusting oven temperature in Setting Oven Controls section Be sure floor is level strong amp stable enough to adequately support range If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square amp have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service outage information Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for
5. 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 as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures 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 e 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 e Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly e Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil e NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface element settings The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results The suggested settings found in Fig 1 below are based when cooking
6. and oven function Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance DO NOT allow children to climb or play around the range The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury UNITE Storage in or on appliance flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface units or in the storage drawer warmer drawer or lower even 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 range Save these instructions for future reference 3 Important Safety Instructions PARTE NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard 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 storage drawer lower broiler drawer warmer drawer or lower double oven Wifey eN Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured I VE DO NOT TOU
7. as shown area marked on knob DUAL or TRIPLE to the desired setting and push in the button marked TRIPLE ELEMENT as shown in Fig 3 Please note that all 3 element portions will adjust to the same power level Please note that you may switch from the single dual or triple settings at any time during cooking When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Important notes e For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table for suggested power level settings Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking 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 smoothtop 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 A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too smal
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10. flavors Breads and pastry brown more evenly Most food items will cook faster and more evenly with the convection feature Conv Convection Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C Suggestions for Convection baking For optimum cooking results it is recommended to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies biscuits and breads Reduce oven temperature 25 F from recipe s recommended oven temperature Follow the remainder of the recipe s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time For best results when using a single oven rack place rack in position 4 or 5 See Fig 1 When using 2 oven racks place in positions 2 amp 5 When using 3 oven racks place in positions 2 4 amp 7 use offset rack only in position 7 Example to set Conv Convection Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350 F l Press Conv Bake key pad some models or Press Convection Bake key pad some models 2 Press starr To cancel Conv Bake Convection Bake at anytime Press stop 20 some models Air movement using convection Fig 1 Important notes e The convection fan will begin rotating once convection bake or convection roast has been activated e f the oven door is opened when any convection function is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed e When using convection bake cook time reductions may va
11. kept away from the high heat of the broiler e Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ignite Save these instructions for future reference Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before turning it on and turn the element off before removing the pan e 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 heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements 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 units Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenwa
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13. portions of the element marked dual See Fig 2 If only the inner heating portion is needed marked single See Fig 1 for smaller cookware push in and turn the knob counter clockwise to start Please note that you may switch from the single or dual settings at any time during cooking 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Important notes For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table for suggested power level settings e Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking 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 smoothtop 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 A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface
14. pressed Important notes The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake Conv Bake or Convection Bake and Conv Roast some models Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function The maximum default Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes gt After the Cook Time feature has been activated press the Cook Time key pad to display any cook time remaining Dark or 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 and muffins 19 Setting Delay Start Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions Prior to setting a delay start be sure the time of day is set correctly 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 Example to program oven for a delayed start beginning at 5 30 and to shut off automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375 F Press Cook Time key pad Enter 5 O usi
15. results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs 1 amp 2 Fig 1 Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 1 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element See Fig 2 For more detailed information about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning section SS eae Flat bottom and straight Curved and warped pans sides gt Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well Cookware larger than balanced g cooking area marked on Pan sizes match the cooktop by more than amount of food to be hi A one half inch or 12mm prepared and the size of the surface element Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean e Always match pot diameter to element size Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop Fig 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 cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratch
16. temperatures Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius is plus or minus 19 C Operating oven light The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press Q to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place whenever the oven is in use To replace the interior oven light see Replacing oven light in the Care amp Cleaning section Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath 8 Holidays For further assistance guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature please vist the web at hitp www star k org The Cook Time and Delay Start key pads are used to set the Sabbath feature The Sabbath feature may only be used after the Bake function is active Once the oven is properly set using the Bake function and the Sabbath mode is active the oven will remain continuously ON until the Sabbath feature is cancelled The Sabbath feature will override the factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving feature and start the continuous bake mode 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 th
17. with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Suggested settings for single dual and triple radiant surface elements table Settings Type of cooking High HI 9 Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium high 7 8 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Keep foods cooking poach stew Low LO 1 Fig 1 Keep warm melt simmer US NONE 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 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 Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop 1 Fig 2 Single radiant surface elements all models To operate the single radiant element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting See
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19. CH SURFACE HEATING UNITS OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN Both surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface cooking 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 cook top surfaces facing the cook top the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and oven door window WE 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 Qe We 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 We ely When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot FT ey We Use dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pothoider e Wi el Do not heat unopened food containers buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Important Safety Notice The California Safe Drinking Water and
20. Care and Cleaning section of this Use amp Care Guide e Cookware with rough bottom was used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Metal marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad For more information see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care and Cleaning section of this Use amp Care Guide Brown streaks or specks on cooktop e Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil surface For more information see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care and Cleaning section of this Use amp Care Guide Areas of discoloration with metallic e Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using the recommended sheen on cooktop surface CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad 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 mainten
21. Fig 2 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware Important notes e For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table for suggested power level settings Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking 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 smoothtop 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 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 Setting Surface Controls Dual radiant surface element some models To operate the dual radiant element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer
22. GUARD Fig 1 Setting Oven Controls Warm amp Hold Warm amp Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished After 3 hours the Warm amp Hold will shut off automatically Warm amp Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures Warm 8 Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C 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 Example to set Warm 4 Hold l If needed arrange interior oven racks and place cooked food in oven Press Warm amp Hold key pad HLd will appear in the display If no further key pads are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm 8 Hold will clear Press a Warm 8 Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours To turn Warm amp Hold off at any time press stop Example to add Warm amp Hold to turn ON automatically after baking 45 minutes with default oven set temperature of 350 F Press Cook Time key pad Enter 4 5 using numeric key pads Press si to accept Press Bake key pad Press smr to accept a A Rw N Press Warm amp
23. SANE 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 MATTE 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 To set warmer drawer l Open warmer drawer when cool and arrange warmer drawer rack as needed 2 For best results close the warmer drawer and preheat the drawer before adding food or plates An empty warmer drawer will fully preheat in approximately 15 minutes 3 Place food in warmer drawer that is already at serving temperature on warmer drawer rack Dinner plates may be warmed also 4 Push in and turn the warmer drawer control knob in either direction to the desired temperature setting See Fig 1 5 Always turn warmer drawer control knob to OFF position after use 29 WARMER DRAWER a Fig 1 Important notes e Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer DO NOT heat cold food in the warmer drawer se Flex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may require extra force to open and close the drawer Flex Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away aftwerwards with a damp cloth Th
24. 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 reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Protective Liners DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL fo 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 e Use care when opening oven door warmer drawer or lower oven door Stand to the side of the range 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 vent is located below the backguard Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns Also do not place plastic or heat sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite e Placement of interior oven racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven Remove all utensils from the rack before moving e Do not use the broiler pan without its insert The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be
25. Use Care Guide Gu a de uso y cuidada English Espa ol Model Modelos 790 9270 9280 9290 Kenmore P N 316902011 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Table of Contents Appliance Warranty occ Important Safety Instructions Product Record Serial Plate Location csscscssececcseecsecseseenceeceeeseeeee 6 Before Setting Oven Controls cscccccccecssccccscssccssssceeecesceeccescescceecesceees 7 Removing replacing amp arranging the oven racks s eseerereereeree 7 Before Setting Surface Controls ssssssseesesseseesessesessessssssesseseesesseseeses 8 10 Using proper cookware sesessessesessesessssossssesessoseeseseesessesenseseesesseseseses 8 Cookware material types cccccccccsccsscssccsccsscssccsscsecesccsecssscssccsseecceces 8 HOME CANNING sesesersesssesess Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface element occocconoanoncanonnononancnnanca non conca conc onorconannaracrarnos Y Dual radiant surface element ccococcconcnnoncnncnnonconconcrnnnocancancaroncn neones 12 Triple radiant surface element essessesessessesesessessesorsoreosesseseesessessese 13 Warm amp Ready Zone vsscessssssersssssssssssessscsesssessesssssesesssesssssesessees 14 Oven Control FUNCTIONS esssssssesssessessessssesesesesesosesesesssessssssesssesesesesererese 15 Setting Oven Controla ras 16 27 A EEE E TEE S 16 Setting MEato niei ia 16 Add TINUT s
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28. art with hot food The warmer drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality Important note Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean up Use only utensils and cookware recommended by the manufacturer for use in the keep warm drawer Arranging warmer drawer rack positions The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways Inthe 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 2 28 MUSE 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 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 ATAQUE 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 MATE Always use potholders or ove
29. assistance See back cover The time of day is not set The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven See Setting clock in Setting Oven Controls section Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function See Setting Oven Controls section and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see Entire appliance does not operate in this checklist Incorrect surface control setting Adjust power level setting Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned ON for element needed Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy amp medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket Also see Replacing oven light in the Care amp Cleaning section 36 Before You Call Solutions to common problems Problem Oven smokes excessively when broiling Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Oven control panel beeps amp displays any F code error Flex Clean does not work Soil not completely removed after Flex Clean Oven racks discolored Convection fan does not rotate Solution Incorrect setting Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section Be sure oven door is
30. at 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 Example to program the oven to Bake at default oven temperature of 350 F and activate the Sabbath feature 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day 2 Arrange oven racks place cookware in oven and close oven door Press Bake key pad 4 Press es If Cook Time or Delay Start are not needed skip this step and continue to step 6 If a Cook Time or Delay Start are desired enter the times at this point Refer to the Cook Time and Delay Start sections for detailed instructions Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb See Fig 1 will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature 26 Important notes Itis not advised to attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active ONLY the following key pads will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active 0 9 number key pads Bake sa and ste ALL OTHER KEYPADS should not be used once the Sabbath feature is activate You may change the oven temperature once baking has started Press Ba
31. at 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 Example to set Slow Cook Position cookware in oven and close door 2 Press Slow Cook key pad HI will appear in the display indicating the current temperature setting is for high 3 If a low setting is needed press Slow Cook key pad again to select the low setting Press sum to activate the Slow Cook feature To cancel Slow Cook at anytime press sto Important notes Slow Cook feature may be used with additional settings of Cook Time and Delay Start The maximum cook time for the Slow Cook feature is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the Continuous Bake mode Using AirGuard feature Your appliance is equipped with a catalytic oven exhaust cleaner that may be turned on during any active cooking process This feature helps remove smoke and eliminates 85 of the odors generated when using your oven If you wish to have this feature clean the oven exhaust vent 3 once cooking has started press end key pad uars 3 To turn this feature off press Air key pad Guard Important note The AirGuard indicator light will glow anytime the AirGuard is active See Fig 1 AirGuard will turn on automatically and cannot be manually turned off during a Self clean cycle AIR
32. be changed when a Cook Time or Delay Start feature is active Setting Timer The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interferring with the cooking process The timer may be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes Example to set the timer for 5 minutes 1 Press Timer Set Off key pad 2 Enter 5 using numeric key pad 3 Press EA key pad to start timer To cancel the timer when active press Timer Set Off key pad again Important notes The timer does not start or stop the cooking process It serves as an extra minute timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out The timer may be used alone or while using any of the other oven functions The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains When less than 1 hour remains the display will count down in minutes and seconds Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display When the timer is active during a cooking process the minute timer will show in the display To view the information of any other active oven function press the key pad once for the other function to view the status 16 Add 1 Minute Use the Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the timer Each press of the key pad will add 1 additional minute If Add 1 Minute key pad is pressed when the timer is not active the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute Example to add 2 minutes to the
33. d possible burns stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape 3 When the oven interior has completely cooled wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel Important notes The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Ist self clean cycle This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Ist self clean cycle When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain locked until the range has cooled sufficiently In addition to the clean time that was programmed you must allow about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to open the oven door The Flex Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is active 31 Delayed Start Flex Clean Example to start a delay Flex Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9 00 o clock l Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed Be sure oven door is completely closed Press Delay Start key pad Using numeric key pad enter 9 O O for time to start Press smr to accept Press Flex Clean key pad O Uh WN gt Press star If it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active E l Press stor 2 If Flex Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature all
34. door handle Fig 3 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame Fig 4 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor Fig 1 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges Fig 2 to the locked position then close the oven door Special door care instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place inside the oven cavity Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other object e Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time 35 Oven door hinge locations Fig 2 even door roller pin p hinge arm hook Fig 4 Before You Call Solutions to common problems Before you call for service review the following list lt may save you time amp expense Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed Problem Poor baking results Appliance is not level Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Entire appliance does not operate Oven portion of appliance does not
35. e Flex Clean function allows you to set any amout of cleaning time from 2 hours to 4 hours A 3 hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning 2 hour time for light soils and a 4 hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils Read before starting Flex Clean Be sure to read all the following caution and important statements BEFORE starting a self clean cycle DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance During the self cleaning cycle the outside of the range can become very hot to touch and can cause burns DO NOT line the oven walls racks bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil Doing so will destroy heat distribution produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior Aluminum foil will melt to the interior of the oven IMA The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room IMA DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution when opening the oven door after self cleaning The oven may still be VERY HOT and can cause burns To avoid possible burns stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape Important notes Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and ANY ACCESSORIES FROM OVEN CAVITY to avoid damage to oven racks If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor
36. e 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 OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft then push knob into place Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls OFF activate oven lockout on some models and if needed remove any knobs from panel Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Clean using hot soapy water and a dishcloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping control panel especially when wiping around the controls area Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance When rinsing use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel Gentle scubbing with a soapy no scratch cleaning 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 no scratch cleaning pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Do not 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 excess
37. emperature For the first few uses follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed The oven temperature may be increased as much as 35 F 19 C or decreased 35 F 19 C from the factory calibrated settings Example to increase or decrease the oven temperature by 20 F l Press and hold Bake key pad until the control provides the 2nd audible tone about 6 seconds 2 Enter 2 0 using numeric key pad 3 Press Flex Clean key pad to toggle between plus if increasing temperature or minus if decreasing the temperature These symbols will show in the display 4 Press sia to accept change 25 Important notes Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the Broil or Flex Clean function temperatures e Ifthe temperature shows an adjustment of 20 F and a 20 F adjustment is needed you can toggle between the minus or plus in the display when pressing Flex Clean key pad See step 3 DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 F degrees from actual temperatures The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set to display C Celsius
38. en vent location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel See Fig 1 When the oven is on warm air passes through this vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block oven vent oven vent Removing replacing and arranging racks Wey Nile Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns 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 nie add 0 Arranging always arrange the oven racks when the oven 5 is cool prior to operating the 3 oven i To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up 1 front of rack and slide out a To replace fit oven rack onto the rack guides on both ti sides of oven walls Tilt the front of oven rack upward DA and slide the rack back into models place Be sure oven racks are level before using Fig 2 Recommended oven rack positions by food type Position Food type Broiling See broil Cookies cakes pies biscuits amp muffins 4or5 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread and casseroles 2or 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry lor 2 lor 2 Turkey roast or ham
39. es Remove these marks immediately Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results ls durable easy to clean and resists staining Cast Iron A slow 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 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 Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop a
40. etting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature for detailed information Dark or 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 and muffins Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically turn the oven function off after a desired length of time 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 Example to program oven to Bake with oven default temperature of 350 F and to shut off after 30 mintues l Press Cook Time key pad Enter 3 O using numeric key pads 2 3 Press Sta to accept 4 Press Bake key pad A e gt y Press starr Fig 1 When the programmed cook time runs out 1 END will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically See Fig 1 2 The oven control will provide a beep 3 times every 30 ai a seconds as a reminder until stor key pad is
41. g and replacing lift off OVEN doof sesesessessseseseseesesrsnees 35 Before You Call Solutions to common problems ssssssssrsssssse 36 38 Master Protection Agreement eesssesersseseseseesesereseseresesseessesrnsnesessreseens 39 Sears Service back cover 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 HOME 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 l Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock 2 Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product A service technician to clean or maintain this product Snap with the product N 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 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied Damage to or failure of this product resulting fr
42. g meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt This is normal For Slow Cook two settings are available high HI or low LO The HI setting is best for cooking foods from a 4 to 5 hour time period The LO setting is best for cooking foods from a 8 to 9 hour time period Some tips for best results using the Slow Cook feature Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking with the Slow Cook e When using a single rack place in position 2 or 3 e Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food item Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods If the oven heat escapes often the Slow Cook time may need to extended 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 Use the recipe s recommended food temperature and a food thermometer to determine when the food is done Preheating the oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cook feature Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking 23 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 me
43. hcloth Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth 32 Care amp Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop 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 Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using e Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen e Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack 33 Cooktop cleaning ANNE DO NOT use a c
44. heating area 12 Right Front 308 Right Front 38 Fig 1 Fig 2 Heating with inner Heating with both small element only elements Areas that heat are shown darkened 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 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 Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop f these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Setting Surface Controls Triple radiant surface element some models To operate the dual radiant element l Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element marked dual See Fig 2 If only the inner heating portion is needed marked single See Fig 1 for smaller cookware push in and turn the knob counter clockwise to start 3 To operate all 3 elements at the same time inner middle and outer portions turn right front control knob
45. inings may trap heat causing a fire hazard PRUNE Protective Liners DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL fo 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 Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under ANY circumstances e Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface Replacing oven light N AATNI Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass glass The oven light is located at shield the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass wire shield held by a wire holder holder The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use O canal To replace interior oven light bulb l Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range 2 Press wire holder to one side to release the glas
46. iously entered except clock and timer Press STOP to stop cooking Use to activate or cancel OVEN LOCKOUT 19 START Use to start oven functions except oven light 0 9 keypads Use to enter temperatures and times OVEN FUNCTIONS r gt _ Convection Bake Fig 1 some models All of the features listed have minimum and Feature Min temp time maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control An ENTRY PreHeat 170 F 77 C acceptance beep will sound each time a control Bake 170 F 77 C pad is touched the Oven Lockout pad is Broil 400 F 205 C delayed by 3 seconds Timer 1 Min Flex Clean 2 hours An ENTRY ERROR tone 3 short beeps will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature Conv Bake Convection Bake 170 F 77 C Conv Roast Conv Convert 170 F 77 C 170 F 77 C 170 F 77 C Max temp time 550 F 288 C 550 F 288 C 550 F 288 C 1 Hrs 59 Mins 4 hours 550 F 288 C 550 F 288 C 550 F 288 C 550 F 288 C Setting Oven Controls Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up 12 00 will flash in the display See Fig 1 The time of day must first be set before operating the oven 12 00 Fig 1 Example to set the clock to 1 30 1 Press o key pad 2 Enter 13 0 using numeric key pads 3 Press ES Important note The clock cannot
47. is pressed at this time Example to recall recipe stored in the example shown above Recipe is for bake at 325 F for 45 minutes l Position cookware in oven and close door 2 3 Press Recipe Recall key pad Press 3 key pad to recall the stored recipe If the recipe was stored using the 1 or 2 numeric key pads press that key pad instead Press sue The oven will begin to cook with the programmed recipe if Cook Time was recorded this feature will also recall the cooking time To cancel Recipe Recall at anytime press sto Important notes The Recipe Recall stores bake recipes only This feature will not work with Delay Start If a recalled recipe includes Cook Time the oven will automatically shut off when the Cook Time is finished Setting Oven Controls Recipe Recall cont d To quickly erase all stored recipes l Press and hold the 7 key pad until the first single tone sounds 6 seconds 2 After the first tone press si once Any stored recipes will be erased Important note Clearing all recipes will also reset all other adjustments to factory settings These include 12 or 24 hour display continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Savings mode silent or audible control mode Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display and any oven temperature adjustment settings that have been made Adjusting Oven Temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking t
48. ive 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 Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Flex Clean Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and then replace in oven Use soap amp water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door 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 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 rub 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 dis
49. ke Use to select Conv Bake some models or Convection Bake some models Conv Roast Use to select Conv Roast some models Conv Convert Use to select Conv Convert some models PreHeat Use to pre condition the oven temperature Bake Use to start normal Bake function Broil Use to select Broil function Slow Cook Use to set Slow Cook function Warm amp Hold Use to select Warm amp Hold function Flex Clean Use to set a 2 to 4 hour self clean cycle 10 Cook Time Use to enter length of cook time desired 1 Recipe Recall Use to store and recall recipes Important note Some models are not equipped with the Conv Convert or Conv Roast oven functions See Fig 1 for the Convection Bake key pad appearance for these models Minimum amp maximum control settings Y a 14 16 ee Timer Set Off Minute 7 8 5p 12 18 Aire mo Guard STOP J a OVEN LOCKOUT 12 Delay Start Use with Bake Conv ART Bake Conv Roast Conv Convert and Flex Clean functions to program a delay start time or delay start self cleaning cycle 13 Oven Light Use to turn the oven lights ON and OFF 14 Timer Set Off Use to set or cancel Timer 15 AirGuard Use to freshen kitchen air during cooking 16 Add 1 Minute Use to add additonal minutes to Timer 17 Clock Use to set the time of day 18 STOP Use to cancel any oven mode prev
50. ke key pad use the numeric key pads to enter the oven temperature change 170 to 550F and press sar for Jewish Holidays only Remember that the oven control will no longer provide audible tones or display any further changes once the Sabbath feature is active e lt is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature active be followed with 2 presses of the sam key pad This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept lf the oven temperature is set incorrectly the oven temperature will default to 170 F or 550 F Try to set the desired oven temperature again If the oven light is needed during the Sabbath press the Q key pad to turn oven light on before activating the Sabbath feature Once the oven light is turned on and the Sabbath feature is active the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath feature is turned OFF If the oven light needs to be off be sure to turn the oven light off before activating the Sabbath feature Remember the oven will shut off automatically after completing a Cook Time Delay Start or Warm amp Hold and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath Jewish Holidays e Ifa Delay Start time longer than the default 11 hours and 59 minutes is desired set the oven control for the 24 hour day display mode setting For detailed instructions see Setting 12 or 24 hour dis
51. l begin unlocking the oven door automatically Do not open the oven door Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock 2 When the Loc and DOOR LOCKED messages no longer display the oven door may be opened and the oven control key pads will be available for use Important notes To avoid possible damage to the oven door latching mechanism do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the DOOR LOCKED message is flashing e If a control key pad is pressed when OVEN LOCKOUT is active the control may triple beep indicating the key pad action is not available when the OVEN LOCKOUT feature is active Setting Oven Controls Setting 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 When the oven is finished preheating the preheat feature will perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain the oven set temperature until cancelled Preheat may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C Example to set Preheat with default oven temperature of 350 F l Press PreHeat key pad 2 Press stan See Fig 1 To cancel preheating at anytime press stor PRE Fig 1 BAKE Example set oven for Preheat to 450 F 1 Press PreHeat key pad 2 Press 4 5 O usi
52. l for the surface heating area 13 Press in gt TRIPLE ELEMENT gt TRIPLE ELEMENT j onjore TRIPLE 3 ELEMENT el ON OFF Right Front Right Front oe Heating with Heating 2 of 3 Heating with all inner small portions 3 portions element only Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Areas that heat are shown darkened 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 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 EW Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Setting Surface Controls Warm amp Ready Zone some models The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Use the warmer zone feature See Fig 1 to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews breads pastries and oven safe dinner plates Fig 1 Always start with hot food Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone All food placed
53. lified technician This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency All ranges can tip Injury to persons could result Install anti tip device packed with range e See Installation Instructions To reduce the risk of tipping the range must be secured by properly installed anti tip bracket provided with the range To check if the bracket is installed properly visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti tip bracket by removing lower front panel or storage drawer from the range For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven grasp the top rear edge of the range 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 a range by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the range e Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded e Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the range If the range is not turned off and the power resumes the range will begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock
54. ment On amp Hot Surface indicator lights Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel the ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights See Fig 1 The ELEMENT ON indicator light is marked on the control panel and will glow when a surface element is turned ON A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF The Hot Surface indicator lights are located on the control panel just above each surface control knob They will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level ELEMENT ON Hot Surface Fig 1 Important notes Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop 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 Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use 8 Care Guide Before Setting Surface Controls Types of cooktop surface elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the gla
55. moved Remove all items from the cooktop Be sure oven door is completely closed Press Flex Clean key pad for a default 3 hour clean time After pressing Flex Clean you may accept the default 3 hour clean time by going to step 3 At this time you may choose a different clean time The amount of clean time must be within 2 to 4 hours and entered using the numeric keys pads For example enter 2 00 for a 2 hour time or enter 4 0 O for a 4 hour self clean time You may choose a 2 hour 15 minute clean time by entering 2 1 5 hours and minutes 3 Press ae to activate Flex Clean Flex Clean As soon as Flex Clean becomes active a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically DOOR LOCKED will appear in the display See Fig 1 DO NOT open the oven door when DOOR LOCKED is flashing allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven Once the oven door has locked CLn will appear in the display indicating Flex Clean has started Fig 2 DOOR LOCKED Fig 1 DOOR LOCKED CLEAN Fig 3 When Flex Clean is finished 1 Cln message will turn off and Hot will appear in display window See Fig 3 2 Once the oven has cooled down about 1 hour and Hot is no longer displayed the DOOR LOCKED message will turn off When this message turns off the oven door may be opened Use caution when opening the oven door after self cleaning The oven may still be VERY HOT and can cause burns To avoi
56. n mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned Warmer drawer recommended settings The recommended warmer drawer food settings is provided in Fig 3 Remember the settings provided are meant to be used as recommendations only If a particular food is not listed start with the MED medium setting If more crispness is desired remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food Most foods can be maintained at serving temperatures on the MED setting When a combination of foods are to be kept warm for example a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls use the HI high setting To minimize heat loss avoid opening the warmer drawer frequently while in use Warmer drawer recommended food settings Setting Food Item Bacon Hamburger patties Poultry Pork chops Fried foods Pizza Gravies Casseroles Eggs Roasts beef pork or lamb Vegetables Biscuits Rolls hard Pastries Rolls soft Empty dinner plates Fig 3 Setting Warmer Drawer Control Warmer drawer indicator light The indicator light is located above the Warmer Drawer thermostat control knob lt turns on when the control is set and stays on until the control is turned OFF Setting warmer drawer The thermostat control knob is used to select the temperature for the warmer drawer lt is located on the control panel The temperatures are approximate and are marked LO MED and HI See Fig 1 M
57. nd only flat bottomed 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 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 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 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 Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Ele
58. ng numeric key pads gt Press smrt to accept Press Delay Start key pad Enter 5 3 0 using numeric key pads gt Press smr to accept Press Bake key pad Enter 3 7 5 using numeric key pads 0 ONS pap pr gt Press START When the programmed cook time runs out 1 END will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically See Fig 1 2 The oven control will provide a beep 3 times every 30 seconds as a reminder until s key pad is pressed Important notes Delay Start may be set using a 24 hour clock See Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes for more information e The Delay Start feature may be used with the Conv Convection Bake Convection Roast on some models or Conv Convert on some models cooking functions and Flex Clean Delay Start or Cook Time will not operate with the Broil function Setting Oven Controls Conv Bake some models Convection Bake some models Benefits of the convection bake feature Foods may cook up to 25 to 30 faster saving time and energy Multiple rack baking No special pans or bakeware needed Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven This improved heat distribution allows for fast even cooking and browning results It also gives better baking results when using two oven racks at the same time Heated air flows around the food from all sides sealing in juices and
59. ng numeric key pads 3 Press de To cancel preheating at anytime press sio A Important notes When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats the oven except Broil the Convection fan will turn on and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles 18 Setting Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C e ile Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Example to set Bake with default oven temperature of 350 F l Press Bake key pad gt 2 Press starr To cancel bake at anytime press stop Example to set Bake for oven temperature of 425 F l Press Bake key pad 2 Enter 4 2 5 using numeric key pads gt 3 Press smr BE To cancel bake at anytime press sto Important notes e When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats the oven except Broil the Convection fan will turn on and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours If you wish to continuously bake see Changing between continuous bake s
60. o toggle between Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes Figs 1 amp 2 3 Press sar to accept choice Important note The oven temperature display cannot be modified if Bake or Flex Clean is active F Fig 1 r E Fig 2 Setting silent or audible control mode Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal audible tones Example to set for silent or audible mode l Press and hold Delay Start key pad for 6 seconds 2 Press Flex Clean key pad to toggle between beep ON Fig 3 or beep OFF Fig 4 3 Press starr to accept choice SP Fig 3 Fig 4 17 OVEN Setting Oven Lockout LOCKOUT The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control key pads To activate the oven lockout feature 1 Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press and hold ste for 3 seconds DOOR LOCKED See Fig 5 will appear in the display The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically Do not open the oven door Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock Once the oven door is locked the Loe will appear in the display See Fig 6 DOOR LOCKED DOOR LOCKED Fig 5 To cancel the oven lockout feature 1 Press and hold ster for 3 seconds The motor driven door latch mechanism wil
61. ol e For best results when broiling use a quality broil pan along with a broil pan insert A broil pan is designed to drain the fat from the food help avoid spatter and reduce smoking e When broiling always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food e Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function Suggested broil settings table electric oven 5 Broil on one side until food is browned turn and broil on other side 6 When finished broiling press e To cancel Broil at anytime press a Food Rack position Setting See Fig 1 i Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th 550 F Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th 550 F Steak 1 thick 6th or 7th 550 F Pork chops 3 4 thick 6th 550 F Chicken bone in Sth 450 F Chicken boneless 6th 450 F Fish 6th 550 F Shrimp 5th 550 F Hamburger 1 thick 7th 550 F Hamburger 1 thick 6th 550 F Use the off set rack only in rack position 7 Cook time in minutes lst side 2nd side Doneness 6 4 Medium 7 5 Medium well 8 7 Well 8 6 Well 20 10 Well 8 6 Well as directed Well as directed Well 9 7 Medium 10 8 Well Fig 3 22 Setting Oven Controls Slow Cook The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures Slow Cook provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef pork amp poultry Slow Cookin
62. om accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 8 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 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 U S A Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 All rights reserved Printed in the USA Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance Thi
63. on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality For best results when warming pastries or breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Use only dishware utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warmer zone Setting warmer zone control 1 Push in either direction and WARMER ZONE turn the warmer zone control knob to the desired temperature level See Fig 2 The temperatures are approximate and are designated by HI high MED medium and LO low However the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of warming Fig 2 When ready to serve turn the warmer zone control knob to OFF position The warmer zone will remain hot until the hot surface indicator light turns OFF Important notes The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any time when the warmer zone is turned ON Use only plates utensils and cookware recommended for even and ceramic cooktop use Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop 14 Temperature selection Refer to the warmer zone recommended food settings See Fig 3 If a particular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Warmer zone recommended food settings Food ltem Heating Level Breads Pastrie
64. ooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous fo your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic 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 with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean 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 occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape
65. opened to broil stop position when broiling Meat too close to the broil element Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat amp the element Preheat the broil element for searing Meat not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking Excessive spillovers in oven For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present see Broil in Setting Oven Controls section Oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press stor key pad to clear the error code Try Bake or Broil function If the F code error repeats remove power from appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day Try Bake or Broil function again If the fault recurs press s to clear and call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance See back cover Oven control not set properly Review instructions in Flex Clean section Flex Clean was interrupted Review instructions in Flex Clean section Excessive spillovers on oven bottom Remove before starting Flex Clean Failure to clean soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven doo
66. ould not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS Clean in the self cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use amp Care Manual Before self cleaning the oven remove the oven racks broil pan broil pan insert and any cookware cooking utensils or foods from the oven Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket e The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Save these instructions for future reference Product Record In this space below record the date of purchase model and serial number of your product You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate See bottom of this page for serial plate location Model No 790 Serial No Date of Purchase Save sales receipt for future reference Serial Plate Location To locate the serial plate open warmer drawer some models or storage drawer some models The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame Before Setting Oven Controls Ov
67. ow enough time for the oven to cool and for the DOOR LOCKED message to turn OFF When this message turns off the oven door may be opened 3 Restart Flex Clean if needed Important notes e When Flex Clean function is active you may check the amount of clean time remaining by pressing the Flex Clean key pad once e If Flex Clean is active and a power failure occurs the oven may not have thoroughly cleaned This would depend on how much cleaning time had elapsed before the power failure If needed after power is restored set Flex Clean again If your control is set with the default 12 hour display mode the Delay Flex Clean can only be set to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes in advance To set a Delay Start Flex Clean to begin 12 or more hours maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes in advance be sure to set the control for 24 hour display mode Care amp Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl trim pieces Control panel Control key pad membrane Decorative trim some models Porcelain enamel parts amp door liner Oven interior Oven racks Oven door Ceramic cooktop Stainless Steel some models Recommendation 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 60 minutes Rins
68. play modes Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath 8 Holidays Example to turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active Press stop Example to turn off the Sabbath feature Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb will disappear from the display The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature What to do during a power failure or power interruption after the Sabbath feature was activated Should you experience a power failure or interruption the oven will shut off When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath Holidays After the Sabbath observance turn OFF the Sabbath feature Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath feature off 27 Setting Warmer Drawer Control Warm 8 Ready drawer some models 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 st
69. r gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom These areas are not in the self cleaning area but get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before the self cleaning cycle is started Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven gasket Oven racks left in oven cavity during Flex Clean Always remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and replace in oven Oven door is open Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when Convection is active Close oven door 37 Before You Call Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and surface 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 Apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad For more information see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the
70. re or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cook top use When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOK TOP MODELS e Do not cook on broken cook top lf cook top should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately e Clean cook top 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 noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Save these instructions for future reference 5 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE SUS Before manually cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL The range may be hot and can cause burns Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element Do not allow grease to accumulate e Kitchen cleaners and aerosols Always follow the manufacturer s recommended directions for use Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury e Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease sh
71. ry depending on the amount and type of food being cooked Layer cakes will have better results using the normal Bake function e Dark or 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 and muffins Setting Oven Controls Conv Roast some models The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry Meats cooked with Conv Roast function will be juicer and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside Conv Roast may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C Suggestions for Conv Roast Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Conv Roast 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 Do not cover foods when dry roasting this will prevent the meat from browning properly Example to set Conv Roast with a default oven set temperature of 350 F l Press Conv Roast key pad some models oo 2 Press starr a To cancel Conv Roast at anytime press stor Important notes The convection fan
72. s Casseroles Dinner Plates with Food Eggs Gravies Meats Sauces Soups cream Stews Vegetables Fried Foods Hot Beverages Soups liquid Unlike other radiant surface elements the warmer zone will not glow red when it is HOT The glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently WS Wie Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot Do not place flammable items such as plastic 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 Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop f these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven OVEN FUNCTIONS mi a aN pag smn 2 CP Conv Conv Conv Bake Roast Convert ay wei aa ko D 4 or do 2 Pre q Cook Delay Heat Bake Broil Time Start 7 fer fo fax AN D 8 Q QD 13 Slow Wam Flex Recipe Cook amp Hold Clean Recall Oven control keypads 1 N OOND una Conv Bake or Convection Ba
73. s manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given Definitions This is the safety alert symbol lt is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type ITUNE indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury IAN indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Remove all tape and packaging before using the range Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range 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 the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range 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 qua
74. s shield that covers the light bulb Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back into place Turn power on at main source or plug the appliance in The clock will then need to be reset To reset see Setting clock in this Use amp Care Guide Care amp Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift off oven door NATEN To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area Ia UTE The door is heavy For safe temporary storage lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down To remove oven door Open oven door completely horizontal with floor Fig 1 2 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door Fig 2 A tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver may be required 3 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle Fig 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 Fig 4 To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven
75. ss The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only The dual some models radiant element allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together See Fig 1 The triple some models radiant element feature has 3 element portions and may be set to heat as 1 single 2 dual or 3 triple element portions together See Fig 2 WARMER ZONE ELEMENT ON Center 8 Warmer Zone Single Dual element control control element some models control Right Rear 8 Right Front 8 Fig 1 models with right front dual element WARMER ZONE ELEMENT ON LN gt TRIPLE Center Right Rear 3 ELEMENT 0 008 J ON OFF 8 83 90 a Warmer Zone Single Triple element control control element some models control Fig 2 models with right front triple element 10 Turbo Boil feature some models TURBO Bor Your appliance may be equipped with one or two elements on the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food Home
76. ssssvaseresrrsse sssri odasina aa 16 Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode coccrnonocoonirnnncnrnnoncacnnonccncnonos 16 Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature cscccccscssccsssssscsseecessessesscesecesssacesecesscaseessares 16 Changing oven temperature display F or C ccscescesececeereseeee 17 Setting silent or audible control mode cscs 17 Kenmore Limited Warranty SA oisein a sosea Nan 17 Setting A ein a a EN 18 Setting Bake einiino iia 18 A O 19 Setting Deldy Martini als 19 Setting Conv Bake or Convection Bake sssesessessessesseseseeseseeseesessese 20 Setting Conv Roast some models cccccccecsececeeecceecerscceeceeeceenees 21 Setting Conv Convert some models 21 Broil soessissnisccsounssdcteoesesvsasteateenscdssasdassiavassi sebsansscsas assasouaasasesesabdusaivaieees 22 A A AN 23 Using AirGuard M feature musicians iii 23 Warm amp Hol Maid 24 Recipe Recall cnciiccocononononncnnnss 24 25 Adjusting oven temperature sesessssessesessesessssesessoseososseseesesvevesseneness 25 Setting the Sabbath feature mmmcmcooaonaonnonncnanacannna can can ran rnaonarno ono 26 27 Warmer Drawer ssisissccccsccsciecscinnssecectecascessesssstsatserscsssariaacetsensionine 28 29 Flex Cleah A E TIN 30 31 Care amp Cleaning cesis 32 35 Cleaning recommendation table sssesseseressesseseesesuesessesueseseseenrnsenss 32 Cooktop maintenance and cleaning sesssesssssessseeseseseresessesesese 33 34 Removin
77. the Conv Convert function is 20 minutes Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550 F The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400 F 205 C and 550 F 288 C Be aware that the suggested broil settings table Fig 3 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 closely Example to set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550 F l Arrange the oven racks when cool For optimum browning results preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food Position cookware in oven Leave the oven door open at the broil stop position when broiling See Fig 2 3 Press Broil key pad 4 Press ster Fig 1 Fig 2 PWN IME Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven OFF If the fire continues use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive NEU Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Important notes e Always arrange oven racks when the oven is co
78. the soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Care amp Cleaning Cooktop cleaning 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 Important note Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops ABRASIV CLEANERS General cleaning Refer to the Cleaning recommendation table in the Care amp Cleaning section for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range Maele Before manually cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL The range may be hot and can cause burns 7 ET Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation 34 Aluminum foil and utensils ANINE NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil l
79. timer Press Add 1 Minute key pad twice Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 or 24 hr modes The factory pre set clock display mode is 12 hours Example to set 12 or 24 hour display mode l Press and hold o key pad for 6 seconds 2 Press Flex Clean key pad to toggle between 12 hour Fig 2 or 24 hour Fig 3 display modes gt A 3 Press sme to accept choice dh Fig 2 eHh Fig 3 Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature The oven control has a factory preset built in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The control may be programmed to override this feature to continuously bake Example to change between continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature l Press and hold Timer Set Off key pad for 6 seconds 2 Press Flex Clean to toggle between 12 Hour Energy Saving Fig 4 or continuous bake Fig 5 feature 3 Press ser to accept choice ich h Fig 5 Fig 4 Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display The oven control is preset to display F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The control can be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius Example to change the temperature to display C Celsius or F Fahrenheit l Press and hold Broil key pad for 6 seconds 2 Press Flex Clean key pad t
80. will begin rotating once convection bake roast or convection convert has been activated lf the oven door is opened when any convection function is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed 21 Conv Convert some models The Conv Convert function allows you to convert any baking recipe using the convection feature The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking When Conv Convert is used with a cook time or a delay start setting the convect convert feature will display a CF as a reminder to check food when the bake time is 75 complete See Fig 2 At this time the oven control will sound long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time has finished Fig 2 Example to add Conv Convert to Conv Bake function using default oven set temperature l Press Conv Bake key pad 2 Press Conv Convert key pad A B To cancel Conv Convert at anytime press sto Important notes Conv Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake feature The convection fan will begin rotating once a convection function has been activated e If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed When using Conv Convert function bake time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature The minimum amount of Cook Time that may be entered using

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