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Kenmore 7250 Range User Manual

1. To locate the serial plate open storage drawer some models or warmer drawer some models The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located below the control panel 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 Fig 1 Removing replacing and arranging racks Me Ilo Y 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 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 Arranging always arrange A E the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace fit oven rack onto the rack guides on both sides of oven walls Tilt the front of oven rack upward and slide the BE NIWOEREOEO rack back into place Be sure bh ia oven racks are level before using Fig 2 Recommended oven rack positions by
2. for assistance See back cover 27 Before You Call Solutions to common problems Problem Oven smokes excessively when broiling Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Convection fan does not rotate on some models Select Clean does not work Soil not completely removed after running Select Clean cycle Oven racks discolored Oven light does not work Solution Incorrect setting Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section Be sure oven door closed when broiling Meat too close to upper burner Reposition the oven rack to provide proper clearance between the meat amp the upper burner Preheat oven when 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 Allow 6 minutes for convection fan to start rotating after setting Convection Oven door is open Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when Convection is active Close oven door Oven control not set properly Review i
3. Care Cleaning Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to completely cool Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency Routinely clean the cooktop Wipe with a clean damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame See the following sections for more instructions Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktop If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas blot up spill with an absorbent cloth Rinse with a clean damp cloth and wipe dry Cleaning surface burner grates e Clean only after the grates are completely cool e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser or clean in the dishwasher e Food soils containing acids may affect the finish Clean immediately after the grates are cool e Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning Cleaning burner caps e Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled e Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and absorbent cloth e Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap e Do not use abrasive cle
4. 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 To adjust oven temperature 1 Press Bake key pad 2 Set the oven temperature to 550 F 287 C by pressing and holding the FAQ key pad Release when 550 F appears in display 287 C if control is set for Celsius display mode 3 Within 2 seconds press and hold Bake key pad until numeric digit s appear Release Bake keypad The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset from the original factory temperature setting and the current temperature setting If the control still has the original factory calibration the display will read O The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35 F 19 C in 5 F increments by pressing and holding the SN O NY key pads Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset appears in the display and release key pad E 5 Press str to accept and return to normal operation Important notes e Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the Broil or Select Clean operating temperatures e 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
5. display Celsius When setting for convection be sure to set the oven temperature between 300 F 149 C to 550 F 288 C As soon as the IN NA key pad is released the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature 5 Once the Bake function is active press and release the Convection switch located on the backguard to start Convection The Convection indicator light will glow when Convection is active E To cancel Convection at any time press stop Baking e For optimum cooking results it is recommended to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies biscuits and breads e Reduce oven temperature 25 F from your recipe s recommended oven temperature Follow the remainder of the recipe s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time e When using 2 oven racks at the same time place in oven rack positions 2 amp 4 for best results See Fig 1 Please note that layer cakes will have better results using the Bake function 16 Roasting e Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods with the Convection feature e Since Convection cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 from the recommended cook time of your recipe Then if necessary increase the time until the desired doneness is obtained Important notes e The Convection fan will take 6 minutes to begin rotating after the Convection switch has been turned ON This is
6. normal e If the oven door is opened when Convection is active the fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed e Convection will not operate when Select Clean is active e When using Convection cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked 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 e For Convection be sure to set the oven temperature between 300 F 149 C to 550 F 288 C If Convection is active and the oven temperature is lowered below 300 F 149 C the convection fan and indicator light will turn off but the oven will continue to bake at the lower oven temperature Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550 F The suggested broil settings table See Fig 2 is provided for 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 To set Broil 1 Arrange the oven racks when c
7. on the rack Fig 2 19 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 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 oF UO eX 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 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 Food ltem Setting Bacon HI High Hamburger patties HI High Poultry HI High Pork chops HI
8. oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Suggested broil settings table gas oven Food Rack position Setting Cook time in minutes See Fig 1 Ist side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 5th or 6th Hi 8 6 Medium Steak 1 thick 5th or 6th Hi 10 8 Medium well Steak 1 thick 5th or 6th Hi 11 10 Well Pork chops 3 4 thick 5th Hi 12 8 Well Chicken bone in Ath Lo 25 15 Well Chicken boneless 5th Lo 10 8 Well Fish 5th Hi as directed Well Shrimp Ath Hi as directed Well Hamburger 1 thick 5th or 6th Hi 12 10 Medium Hamburger 1 thick 5th Hi 14 12 Well Cook times given are approximate and should be used only as a guide Fig 2 17 Setting Oven Controls Warm amp Hold Warm amp Hold keeps 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 amp 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 To add
9. Delay Start Oven control keypads 1 Oven Light Use to turn the oven lights ON and OFF 2 Clock Use to set the time of day 3 Cook Time Use to enter length of cook time desired 4 Select Clean Use to set a 2 3 or 4 hour self clean cycle 5 Timer Set Off Use to set or cancel Timer 6 Delay Start Use with Bake and Select Clean functions to program a delay start time or delay start self cleaning cycle 7 OVEN indicator light The OVEN light will glow each time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven temperature 8 PREHEAT indicator light The PREHEAT light will glow when the oven is first set for cooking and remain on until the oven reaches the set temperature Setting Oven Controls Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted 12 00 will flash in the display See Fig 1 The time of day must first be set before operating the oven To set the clock l Press A key pad once do not hold key pad down 2 Within 5 seconds press and continue pressing the JA or NY key pad until the correct time of day appears in the display Release key pad Important note The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or when Select Clean is active o 7 e oven 8 PREHEAT 9 O DOOR LOCKED 11 Function indicator O O lights These lights located above the Warm amp functions will glow Hold a
10. High Fried foods HI High Pizza HI High Gravies MED Medium Casseroles MED Medium Eggs MED Medium Roasts beef pork or lamb MED Medium Vegetables MED Medium Biscuits MED Medium Rolls hard MED Medium Pastries MED Medium Rolls soft LO Low Empty dinner plates LO Low Fig 3 Warmer Drawer on some models Warmer drawer indicator light The indicator light is located above the warmer drawer thermostat control knob It 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 It is located on the control panel The temperatures are approximate and are marked LO MED and HI See Fig 1 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 MW 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 1 Open warmer drawer when cool and arrange warmer drawer rack as needed For best results close the warmer drawer and
11. Warm amp Hold when baking with Cook Time 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven 2 Set the oven for Bake adjust oven temperature if needed Set the desired Cook Time 3 Press Warm Hold key pad once The Warm amp Hold function will turn ON automatically after the set cook time runs out Warm amp Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours To cancel the Warm amp Hold function before Warm amp Hold starts press Warm amp Hold key pad again To E cancel all cooking functions press stor To set Warm amp Hold for hot cooked foods when oven has no other active function 1 Place hot cooked food in oven 2 Press Warm amp Hold key pad will appear in the display If no further key pads are touched the request for Warm amp Hold will clear 3 Press SN NA to start Warm amp Hold will activate and automatically turn off after 3 hours To turn Warm 8 Hold OFF at any time press stor Important notes e Warm amp Hold may be set independently for hot cooked foods or may be added to automatically turn on when setting Bake with a Cook Time A Delay Start may also be added e Warm amp Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C for 3 hours 18 Adjusting Oven Temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature For the first few uses follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully
12. attempt to open the oven door when the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is flashing Allow about 15 seconds for the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or unlock the oven door e 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 e The Select Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is active 22 Delayed Start Select Clean To start a Delay Start Select Clean 1 Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed Remove all items from the cooktop Be sure oven door is completely closed N Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day a Press Delay Start key pad A Press and hold the AQ key pad to scroll to the time to start the self clean cycle Release the key pad when the desired start time is displayed 5 Press Select Clean key pad appears in the display 6 Press AN or NS once 3 00 appears in the display indicating the default 3 hour clean time is selected To select a 2 hour clean time press M4 2 00 appears in the display To select a 4 hour clean time press AQ 4 00 appears in the display 7 After selecting the clean time Select Clean is set to activate The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will turn on and the oven
13. door will lock in advance of the starting time Once the starting time is reached CLn will appear in the display If it becomes necessary to stop Select Clean when active O 1 Press stop 2 If Select Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the DOOR LOCKED indicator light to turn off When this indicator light turns OFF the oven door may be opened 3 Restart Select Clean if needed Important notes e If Select 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 Select Clean again Care Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl pieces Control panel Control key pad membrane Decorative trim some models Porcelain enamel parts amp door liner Oven interior Oven racks Oven door Cooktop surface Surface burners Burner grates 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 Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch To remove control knobs turn to OFF po
14. food type Food type Position Cookies cakes pies biscuits amp muffins 3or4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread and casseroles 2 OF 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry lor 2 Turkey roast or ham lor 2 Broiling See Broil instructions Types of oven racks flat handle oven rack offset 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 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 Te ST LT Pant QRATA m e a Ce E 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 4 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 Check burner cap placement before operating t
15. from actual temperatures e The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set to display C Celsius temperatures Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius is plus or minus 19 C e If the display mode is set for Celsius adjustments made will be in 1 C increments each press of the SN ENS key pads Warmer Drawer on 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 start 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 e In the upright position See Fig 1 to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack for example rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath In the downward position See Fig 2 to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware for example rolls or pastries and dinner plates
16. information of any other active oven function press the key pad once for the active function to view status Setting Oven Controls OVEN Oven Lockout e The control may be programmed to lockout El 3 the oven control key pads and oven door To activate OVEN LOCKOUT feature 1 Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press and hold stor key pad for 3 seconds Loc will appear in the display The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will flash and the motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically Do not open the oven door at this time Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock Once the oven door is locked the time of day will appear in the display To cancel OVEN LOCKOUT feature l Press and hold stor key pad for 3 seconds The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will flash and the motor driven door latch mechanism will begin to unlock the oven door Do not open the oven door at this time Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock 2 The oven control key pads will be available and the oven door may be opened Important notes e To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch mechanism do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is flashing e If a control key pad is pressed when OVEN LOCKOUT is active Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that the key pad action is not available when the OVEN L
17. light some models yey Neagle 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 The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use glass shield wire holder To replace the interior oven light bulb 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range Press wire holder to one side to release the glass 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 the 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 Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift off oven door MATTE 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 ey Neagle The door is heavy For safe temporary storage lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down To remove oven door 1 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor Fig 1 2 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right
18. preheat the drawer before adding food or plates An empty warmer drawer will fully preheat in approximately 15 minutes Place food that is already at serving temperature on warmer drawer rack in warmer drawer Dinner plates may also be warmed Push in and turn the warmer drawer control knob in either direction to the desired temperature setting See Fig 1 Always turn warmer drawer control knob to OFF position after use 20 WARMER DRAWER Fig Important notes e Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer DO NOT heat cold food in the warmer drawer e Flex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active e The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may require extra force to open and close the drawer Select 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 The Select Clean function allows you to select 3 different cleaning times from 2 3 or 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 Select 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 clea
19. small gauge wire or needle to burner head slots and ignition ports See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners in the Care amp Cleaning section for additional cleaning instructions Range power cord is disconnected from outlet electric ignition models only Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet Electrical power outage Burners may be lit manually See section on Setting Surface Controls Burner slots or ports are clogged With the surface burner OFF clean ports with a small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full Burner caps are not seated properly Check that all burner caps are level and seated correctly on burner heads See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners in the Care amp Cleaning section Surface control knob is set too high Adjust to lower flame setting Burner caps are not seated properly Check that all surface burner caps are level and seated correctly on surface burner heads See Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners in the Care amp Cleaning section Incorrect L P conversion Refer to L P conversion kit instructions to correct Dust particles in main gas line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt content in air 29 Protection Agreements Master Protection Agreements Congratulations
20. you wish to continuously bake see Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving mode for detailed information 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 Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends 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 Mo 00 E 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 To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically 1 Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day 2 Arrange oven racks and close oven door 3 4 Within 5 seconds press Ay or NS key pad The display will show
21. 1 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Select Clean See Fig 1 21 e 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 e 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 Select Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately 1 Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed Remove all items from the cooktop Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press Select Clean key pad appears in the display 3 Press AM or NS once 3 00 appears in the display indicating the default 3 hour clean time is selected To change to a 2 hour clean time press M4 2 00 appears in the display To select a 4 hour clean time press JN 4 00 appears in the display After selecting the clean time Se
22. IN or WV and release when the desired cook time appears in the display Press Delay Start The time of day will appear in the display 8 Press IN or WV until the desired starting time appears in the display and release 9 The oven will automatically turn ON at the set delayed starting time and begin heating When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature the PREHEAT indicator light will turn off and the oven control will beep 3 times E To cancel at anytime press stop 15 To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has started 1 To change press Bake for oven temperature or Cook Time key pad 2 To adjust press JA or NS and release when the desired setting appears in the display When the cook time runs out End will appear in the display As a reminder the oven control will beep 3 times and continue every minute after e E until sto is pressed Important notes e Cook Time may be set with Bake or Convection on some models Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with Broil active e The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours amp 59 minutes Operating oven light The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened Press O 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 hel
23. OCKOUT feature is active 13 Setting Bake Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170 F to 550 F 77 C to 287 C The factory preset bake temperature is 350 F 177 C To set Bake 1 Arrange oven racks and close oven door 2 Press Bake key pad appears in display 3 Within 5 seconds press INO NA The display will show the default oven temperature of 350 F 177 C By pressing fA or NS the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to display Celsius As soon as the AQ or NY key pad is released the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature the PREHEAT indicator light will turn off and the oven control will beep 3 times To cancel bake at anytime Mm Press stop To change the oven temperature after Bake has started 1 Press Bake key pad The current set oven temperature will display 2 Press the AQ or NS pad to increase or decrease the current set temperature to the new oven temperature Mo 010 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 Important notes e The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours If
24. STOP when the function is OVEN LOCKOUT active 9 DOOR LOCKED indicator light The DOOR LOCKED light will glow when the oven door locks or unlocks oven lockout is active or when Select Clean is active 10 Up Down arrow key pads Use with function keypads to accept settings and to adjust temperature and times 11 Bake Use to select Bake function 12 Broil Use to select variable Broil function 13 STOP Use to cancel any oven mode previously entered except clock and timer Press STOP to stop cooking Use to activate or cancel OVEN LOCKOUT 14 Warm amp Hold Use to set Warm amp Hold feature Setting silent or audible control mode The oven control is factory preset with audible tones active The control may be programmed for silent operation or with normal audible tones To block the controls from sounding when any key pad is pressed press and hold Delay Start key pad until the control beeps once about 6 seconds To return to the audible control mode press and hold Delay Start key pad until the control beeps once about 6 seconds Setting Oven Controls Changing temperature display F or C The electronic oven control is set to display F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The display may be changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven temperatures To change temperature display mode from F to C Celsius or from C to F Fahrenheit 1 Press Broil key pad appe
25. Use amp Care Guide Gu a de uso y cuidada English Espa ol Model Modelos 790 7250 7271 7280 7290 Kenmore Gas Range Estufa de gas X color number c digo de color P N 316901023 Rev D Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Table of Contents Appliance Warranty cvecessacsveseseccasssivevecctccessencssesnasseeecetessaesivetus 2 Important Safety Instructions e esssseessseeesseeesseeessoeessoeessoeeeseee 3 6 Product Record Serial Plate Location sessesesessssesesessosesesesses 6 Before Setting Oven Controls occoncoonoconnnnnconanacncnonccccononnooos 7 Removing replacing amp arranging the oven racks 7 Before Setting Surface Controls cccsseccccsssserccssssecccessees 8 9 Burner cap placement arras 8 Installing burner artes dad 8 Using proper cookware errata tirita 9 Cookware material types ss ricerca 9 Setting Surface Controls sseesssoeessecssseessseessoesssoesssoosssoesssoeesee 10 Home CUMING enaena a a 10 Oven Control FUNCIONA Sarria 1 Setting Oven Controls AE A P eas 11 18 STING cocaina nripoa 11 Setting silent or audible control mode ssesssssoesesssessssooeesss 11 Changing temperature display F or C mesesesesessrseseseece 12 Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature esssseesess
26. aners They can scratch porcelain e Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher e Do not operate surface burners without burner caps properly in place Read important notes 24 ignition port orifice port slots O e Fig 1 Cooktop burner head Cleaning surface burner heads For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head and slots To clean first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth For stubborn soils located in the slots use a small gauge wire or needle to clean Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully cleaned Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing hard or it could be damaged To clean the burner head ignition ports Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil With the burner head in place use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port Refer to Fig 1 round style shown oval burner on some models not shown Important notes e The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop e Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use e When replacing the burner caps be sure the burne
27. ars in the display 2 Press and hold Ax until HI appears in display 3 Press and hold Broil key pad until F or C appears in the display 4 Press either AA or NS key pad to toggle between F Fahrenheit or C Celsius mode choices Release key pad when desired mode is displayed 5 To accept selection press any control key pad once The display will return to the time of day Important note The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or Select Clean is active Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature The oven control has a factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The control may be programmed to override this feature to continuously bake To change to continuous bake mode Press and hold Timer Set Off key pad until the control beeps once about 6 seconds hr will appear in display indicating the control is now set for continuous bake setting To change to 12 Hour Energy Saving feature Press and hold Timer Set Off key pad until the control beeps once about 6 seconds 12hr will now appear in display indicating the control is set for 12 Hour Energy Saving feature Important note Changing between continuous bake or the 12 Hour Energy saving mode does not change how the cooktop controls operate 12 Setting Timer The timer allows you to track you
28. ation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury e 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 Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 latest edition or in Canada CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition or in Canada CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and local code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this 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 User servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician 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 e Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded IMITAN INE If t
29. attended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware 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 e When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS e 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 e 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 e 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 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Mo NI dlo A 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 e Clean the range regula
30. b 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 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 oven 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 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 7 1Weow NGhule 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 WI Wiley 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 WI hare When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Wey Wiley 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 pothold
31. burners without the burner caps and burner grates properly installed Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to spills burns or damage to your range and cookware Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop To install burner grates place grates flat side down and align into the cooktop recess Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess See Fig 5 Burner cap Y Burner cap lip Burner head Fig 1 Correct burner cap Incorrect burner cap placement placement Fig 2 Fig 3 Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware MW DO NOT place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop Important DO NOT place aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop If these items melt they may damage the cooktop For best cooking results cookware should have flat bottoms that rest level on the surface burner grate Before using cookware check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware Fig 1 Fig 1 Please note The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked
32. d 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 change the interior oven light see Changing oven light in the Care amp Cleaning section for instructions Setting Oven Controls Convection on some models Benefits of convection cooking e Cooks more evenly e Multiple rack baking e No special pans or bakeware needed e Recommended method for cakes cookies biscuits and breads How convection works Convection uses a fan to circulate the oven s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven See Fig 1 This improved heat distribution allows for fast even cooking and browning results It also gives better baking results when using two racks at the same time Heated air flows around the food from all sides sealing in juices and flavors Meats cooked with Convection are juicer Poultry is crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside Breads and pastry brown more evenly Most foods baked in a standard oven will bake faster and more evenly with the Convection feature To set Convection on some models 1 Arrange oven racks and close oven door 2 Press Bake key pad appears in display 3 Within 5 seconds press IN 1 N The display will show the default oven temperature of 350 F 177 C By pressing fN or NS the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is set to
33. 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 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 e Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place inside the oven cavity e Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other object e Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its str
34. duce 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 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven baking or cleaning functions 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 Mo 0 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 To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off automatically 1 Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day 2 Arrange oven racks and close oven door 3 4 Within 5 seconds press JA or NS key pad The display will show the default oven temperature of 350 F 177 C By pressing FAQ or NS key pad the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if Press Bake key pad appears in display the control is set to display Celsius 5 Press Cook Time key pad 00 will appear in display 6 Press the
35. er Me ale Do not heat unopened food containers buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN 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 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 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 kept away from the high heat of the broiler e Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ig
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37. for 1 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 O Om h OW 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 from 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 incide
38. gasket For very important cleaning precautions be sure to read all the instructions in the Select Clean section Do not clean the oven door gasket Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Select 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 clean the oven door gasket Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop See Cleaning the cooktop and burner grates instructions provided 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 dishcloth Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth 23
39. he information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer servicer or the gas supplier 44 WARNING y e A child or adult can tip the range y and be killed e Verify the anti tip device has been installed to floor or wall Tip Over Hazard e Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged when the range is moved to floor or wall e Do not operate the range without the anti tip device in place and engaged e Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults O K Range DA leveling leg _ E Anti Tip ei Zs bracket To check if the anti tip bracket is installed properly use both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back Carefully attempt to tilt range forward When properly installed the range should not tilt forward Refer to the anti tip bracket installation in
40. he surface burners To prevent flare ups and avoid creation of harmful by products do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations BEFORE operating the cooktop burners Remember e Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a surface burner e When placing the burner caps be sure that all burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads e For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT allow spills food cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening On round style burners the burner cap lip See Fig 1 should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level Refer to Figs 2 amp 3 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement Once in place you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side Fig 4 to be sure it is centered and firmly seated When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side Check and be sure that all oval style some models burner caps are correctly in place on oval burner heads Installing burner grates Do not use the surface
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42. lect Clean will activate The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will glow and CLn will appear in the display Select Clean When Select Clean begins the cleaning cycle the motorized door latch mechanism will automatically start to lock the oven door and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will flash DO NOT open the oven door when the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is flashing Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock Once the oven door has locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will glow steady When CLn will appears in the display Select Clean is active 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 When Select Clean is finished 1 The time of day will appear in the display window and the Select Clean and DOOR LOCKED indicator lights will continue to glow Once the oven has cooled down about 1 hour and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light has turned off the oven door may be opened When the oven interior has completely cooled wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel Important notes e 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 e DO NOT
43. n center of surface burner grate Be sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate 2 Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position Fig 1 3 Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE position Visually check that the burner has lit Once the burner has a flame push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size Use the control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed Important notes e DO NOT cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the control knob setting remains in the LITE position e When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the surface burner you are setting will ignite e NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time This can cause uneven heating results In the event of an electrical power outage the surface burners can be lit manually Use caution when lighting surface burners manually To light a surface burner hold a lit match to the burner head then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting 10 Fig 1 Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop
44. nd adjust the surface knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be under cooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly Flame size Type of cooking High flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steaming Low flame Keep foods cooking poach stewing Fig 2 These settings are based for medium weight metal or aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using cookware made from different materials Setting Surface Controls Setting surface burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared The smaller SIMMER burner on some models is best suited for simmering delicate sauces etc The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs Some models are equipped with a center burner The larger POWER burners on some models or TURBO BOIL burner on some models are recommended for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food To set surface burners 1 Place cooking utensil o
45. ning 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 MSN 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 Me ile 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 e 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 e 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 e DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior e 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
46. nite Save these instructions for future reference Important Safety Instructions Important safety notice The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to 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 COOKTOP Use Proper Flame Size Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency e Know which knob controls each surface burner Place a pan of food on the burner before turning it on and turn the burner off before removing the pan e Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners Visually check that burner has lit Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil e Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface burners To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface burners e Never leave surface burners un
47. nstructions in Select Clean section Select Clean was interrupted Review instructions in Select Clean section Excessive spillovers on oven bottom Remove before starting Select Clean Failure to clean 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 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 Select 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 Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket Also see Replacing oven light in the Care amp Cleaning section 28 Before You Call Solutions to common problems Problem Surface burners do not ignite Surface burner flame uneven or only part way around burner cap Surface burner flame is too high Surface burner flame is orange Solution e Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE Push in amp turn the surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size Burner ports are clogged With the burner OFF use a
48. ntal 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 2C3 All rights reserved Printed in the USA Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given Definitions A This is the safety alert symbol It 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 IMAGO ID indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury Ney NU ie NG indicates a potentially hazardous situ
49. on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes M Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sears service technicians which means someone you can trust will be working on your product Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that
50. ool For optimum browning results preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food 2 Position cookware in oven Close oven door when broiling 3 Press Broil key pad will appear in display 4 Press WAX or NS key pad until the desired broil setting level appears in the display Press FAQ for HI broil or Nf for LO broil setting Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well done stage 5 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil food on 2nd side 6 When finished broiling press stor e El To cancel Broil at anytime press stor Important notes E e Always arrange the oven racks Y Fig 1 when the oven racks are cool 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 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 We 0 ate Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior exterior
51. r caps are seated firmly on top of the burner heads e For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT allow spills food cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening Care Cleaning 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 Mo NU eE 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 Me NU El O Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation Aluminum foil and utensils a a itteq NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard e 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 burners 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 the utensil may be damaged or destroyed 25 Replacing oven
52. r cooking times without interfering with the cooking process The timer may be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes To set the timer 1 Press Timer Set Off key pad 2 Press the IN 10 increase the time in one minute increments Press and hold AQ to increase the time in 10 minute increments Release AQ when the desired time appears in the display The timer will begin to count down 3 When the set time has run out the Timer will sound with 3 beeps and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until Timer Set Off key pad is pressed To change time remaining in Timer While the timer is active press and hold the fA or NR 4 key pad to increase or decrease any time remaining To cancel the Timer before the set time has run out Press Timer Set Off key pad once Important notes e The timer does not start or stop the cooking process It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out The timer may be used alone or when any other oven function is active e The indicator light located above the Timer Set Off key pad will glow when the timer is active e 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 e If the timer is active when oven cooking the minute timer will show in the display by default To view
53. ri dicas Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro de protecci n podr a ahorrarle dinero y molestias El Acuerdo maestro de protecci n tambi n sirve para prolongar la durabilidad de su nuevo producto El acuerdo incluye lo siguiente M Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones normales de uso no s lo en caso de defectos de los productos Nuestra cobertura va mucho m s all que la garant a del producto No se aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento es decir verdadera protecci n Servicio t cnico por expertos m s de 10000 t cnicos autorizados de Sears lo cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su producto ser un profesional de confianza Servicio t cnico a escala nacional y n mero ilimitado de llamadas de solicitud de servicio t cnico se puede poner en contacto con nosotros cuantas veces lo desee y cuando lo desee Garant a sin sorpresas se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o m s fallas del producto en un periodo de 12 meses Reemplazo del producto en caso de que no se pueda reparar el producto cubierto por el acuerdo Revisi n anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto puede solicitarla en cualquier momento sin costo alguno R pida asistencia telef nica la cual denominamos Soluci n r pida es decir asistencia telef nica a tra
54. rician Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstance cut remove or bypass the grounding prong SS A Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions Conversion to L P Gas NANA Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L P gas is not made by a qualified installer or electrician Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum L P Gas If L P conversion is needed contact your local L P Gas provider for assistance The L P conversion kit is provided with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR back side panel of the range Before installing the kit be sure to read the L P Installation Instructions and follow them carefully when making the installation 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
55. rly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area around each surface burner 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 should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods Save these instructions for future reference Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock DO NOT use an adapter plug an extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug For personal safety the range must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded If a 2 prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified elect
56. sition 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 scrubbing 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 a high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Select Clean Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door
57. ssooeeessssosoeeeesssooeeessesoeeessssooe 12 Kenmore Limited Warranty EE a A S NA peseesieanensenrereareanes 12 COV SOCIO Ui oriin rar EE RE EEE 13 A a 13 S tting Cook Mia 14 Setting Delay Stari ssissrssrsssrcscsussiseossrorivosssiscesresdsrisessdrsosssisse 15 Operating Oven Light asado 15 Convection on some models eessesessseesseoesseossseosssoesssosess 16 e A no E 17 Warmi Ge HOla riada 18 Adjusting Oven Temperature cccsccccccessreccesssscceesssseeees 18 Warmer Drawer on some models oooooocoocoooooo o 19 20 Slr o e A errr ere 21 22 CSS INA ios 23 26 Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners sseeceeees 24 General CIEGHING veerceccsecassecececessacsesctavecstassasussbeeavsetacecesseenvans 25 Removing and replacing the lift off oven door 26 Before You Call Solutions to common problems 27 29 Master Protection Agreement cccsssseccccesessssrecccessssssceeees 30 Sears Service O E o 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
58. structions supplied with your range for proper 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 Save these instructions for future reference Important Safety Instructions Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other For electric ignition models only 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 and oven function MIENTE NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard 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 clim
59. 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 Gas line is hard plumbed Have a flexible CSA International approved metal appliance connector installed Be sure regulator gas valve is turned to ON See installation instructions 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 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 assistance See back cover 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 stor to clear and call 1 800 4 MY HOME
60. the default oven temperature of 350 F 177 C By pressing JA or NS the temperature may be adjusted in 5 F increments 1 C if the control is Press Bake key pad appears in display set to display Celsius 5 Press Cook Time key pad 00 will appear in display Press IN or WV and release when the desired cook time appears in the display The oven will turn ON and begin heating When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature the PREHEAT indicator light will turn off and the oven control will beep 3 times E To cancel at anytime press stop When the cook time runs out End will appear in the display As a reminder the oven control will beep 3 times and continue every minute after Al until stop is pressed 14 To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has started 1 To change press Bake for oven temperature or Cook Time key pad 2 To adjust press IN or WV and release when the desired setting appears in the display Important notes e The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours amp 59 minutes e Cook Time may be set with Bake or Convection on some models Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with Broil active e While baking with Cook Time press the Cook Time key pad to display any cook time remaining e Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to re
61. ucture causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time 26 Oven door hinge locations roller pin hinge arm 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 Oven portion of appliance does not operate Entire appliance does not operate Oven control beeps and displays F code error 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 have
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64. 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 range cooktop MA Will Do not place aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop If these items melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface When operating the oven it is possible for residual heat from the oven to build up and over time to eventually transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above the oven door Home canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance Check with the USDA United States Department of Agriculture website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures e Use only a completely flat bottom canner e Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom e Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the burner grate e Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly e Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven Timer Set Off Select Clean 4
65. will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results Cookware material types 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 Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is 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 Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Glass Slow heat conductor Setting proper burner flame size Me Wie Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil A higher flame wastes energy and increases your risk of being burned by the flame The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment A good flame is clear blue and hardly visible in a well lighted room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow orange Correct flame setting Incorrect flame setting For most cooking start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking Fig 2 For deep fat frying use a thermometer a

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