Kenmore C970 Series User manual

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Gas Cooktop
Use & Care Guide
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto,Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Appliance Warranty ............................................. 2
Maintenance Agreements ................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................3-4
Product Record ................................................................. 4
Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 4
Grounding Instructions ...................................................... 5
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion................. 5
Surface Cooking ............................................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls .................................................7-9
General Care & Cleaning ............................................. 10-12
BeforeYou Call.................................................................13
Notes ...............................................................................14
IMPORTANT:
Keep a copy of your bill of sale or invoice. The date on
the bill establishes the warranty period should service be re-
quired. If service is performed, while the appliance is under
warranty you may have to show your bill of sale.
TheSearsMaintenance Agreement
• Is your way to buy tomorrow’s service at today’s price.
• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and tear.
• Provides for non-technical and instructional assistance.
• Even if you don’t need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to ensure
that your appliance is in proper running condition.
Some limitations apply. For information concerning
SearsCanada Maintenance Agreements, call
1-800-361-6665.
MaintenanceAgreements
Your purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentral® for service. With over 2400
Service Technicians and access to over 900,000 parts and
accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and
skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.
Your Kenmore® appliance is designed, manufactured and
tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any
major appliance may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.
Kenmore Appliance Warranty
OneYear LimitedWarranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free
repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein.Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest
period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Printed in United States

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• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the appliance.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNER UNITS OR
AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES. Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch these areas until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play
with packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial
plate attached to the cooktop.
• Proper Installation -- Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with B149.1 and C22.1 of
the CSA - Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 Standards
and local code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package
for this appliance.
Ask your Sears dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized Sears repair service. Know
how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance 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 to reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can
result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to
thecooktop.Donotallowchildrentoclimborplay around the
cooktop.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.

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Product Record
(See Serial Plate Location Below )
Model No.: ____________________________________
Serial No.: ____________________________________
DateofPurchase.: ______________________________
Record these numbers for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on the
serial plate. The serial plate is located under the cooktop.
Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to
record the serial number for future reference (See Product
Recordabove). Serial plate is
located under the
burner box.
• DoNotUseWaterorFlour on Grease Fires—Smotherthe
fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or
foam-typeextinguisher.
•Whenheatingfatorgrease,watchitclosely. Fat orgrease
may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
•UseOnlyDryPotholders—Moistordamppotholderson
hotsurfacesmayresultin burnsfromsteam.Donotletthe
potholders touch the flame or burners. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
•Know which knob controls each surface burner. Always
turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners.
Visually check that the burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size
soitdoesnotextendbeyondtheedge oftheutensil.The use
of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame
to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
Do not use stove top grills on your sealed
gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner,
it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure
to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards.
This can be hazardous to your health.
Use proper pan size—This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface burners of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to cover the
surface burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the surface
burner will also improve efficiency.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food
under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.
• UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurnedInwardfromEdgesof
Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface
Burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that
itisturnedinward,anddoesnotextend over adjacent surface
burners.
• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat
Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
burner pans. Protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere
withheatandairdistribution,andcombustion. Damage to the
cooktop or personal injury may result.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensilsaresuitableforcooktopservicewithoutbreaking due
to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.
• DoNotUseDecorativeSurfaceBurnerCovers.If a burner
is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become
hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see that the
burner is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damagemayalsobedone to thecooktoporburnersbecause
the covers may cause overheating. Air will be blocked from
the burner and cause combustion problems.

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For personal safety, the appliance must be properly grounded. For
maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet
that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.
DO NOT Operate the appliance using a 2-prong adapter or an extension
cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the
personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this appliance
for complete installation and grounding 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.
Failuretofollowthis 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
directlyintoaproperlygroundedreceptacle.DONOTcutorremove the
grounding prong from this plug.
Do not, under any
circumstances,
cut, remove, or
bypass the
grounding prong.
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion
This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas.
If you wish to convert your cooktop for use with propane gas, use the instructions in the envelope attached, marked “FOR
LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION”.
The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious
injury or property damage.The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
Severe shock, or damage to the cooktop, may occur if the cooktop is not installed 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 an authorized Sears Service Center, Distributor or Qualified Agency.

Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
Cookwareshould
have flat bottoms
that make good
contact with the
entire surface
heatingelement.
Check for flatness
by rotating a ruler
across the bottom of
the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to
follow the recommendations for using
cookware as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in
the oven or on the cooktop.
*Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be
usedbutmustconformtotheaboverecommended cookware requirements.
CORRECT
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.
• Pan sizes match the amount
of food to be prepared.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
INCORRECT
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than
2.5 cm (1”).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond unit.
Figure 2
Figure 1
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring that extends beyond
the burner unit. Because this ring
traps heat, the surface unit and
cooktop surface could be damaged.
Using a wok
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available
in most cookshop or hardware
stores. Round-bottomed woks
(with a support ring that does not
extend beyond the burner unit) may
also be used. The metal ring was
designed to support the wok safely
when it is filled with large amounts
of liquids (soup making) or fat
(frying).
Wire trivets: Do not use wire triv-
ets. Cookware bottoms must be in
direct contact with the grates.
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Figure 1
Burner Cap
(Standard)
Standard
Burner Head
(9,500 BTU)
Left Front
Gas Opening
Small
Burner Cap
Extra Large
Burner Cap
“POWER”
Burner Head
(14,200 BTU)
Sizes of the Surface Gas
Burners
Your appliance is supplied with the
following 3 different surface gas
burners:
•Simmer Burner (5,000 BTU)
• 2 Standard Burners (9,500 BTU)
•Power Burner (14,200 BTU)
When setting up the range for
the first time, make sure that
the correct Burner Heads,
BurnerCaps and Burner
Grates are located as shown
in Figure 1.
Setting Surface Controls
Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps
and Burner Grates
It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads,
Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly
and at the correct locations.
1. Place all 4 (four) Burner Heads in the correct locations (See Figure
1). Make sure that the correct Burner Head is placed with the
corresponding Gas opening and that the Electrode is located
properly in the slot of each Burner Head (See Figure 2). Proper
Burner Head placement insures that each Burner will have the
correct spark required for surface gas ignition.
2. Place the correct Burner Caps at each of the burner locations. Each
of the 4 (four) Burner Heads MUST have a Burner Cap installed to
insure proper ignition and gas flame size and must be in place with
the Pilot Hole facing up BEFORE placing the Burner Grates (See
Figure 2).
3. Place the 2 (two) cast iron Burner Grates supplied with the range.
Carefully lift the burners grates on to the cooktop over the burners.
Properly installed Burner Grates will rest with all Grate legs on the
cooktop.
REMEMBER — DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING
AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS
OPENING. Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place
whenever the surface burners are in use.
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Burner
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Burner
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Gas
Opening
Electrode
Electrode must be
located properly in slot of
each Burner Head
Left Rear
Gas
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Standard
Burner Head
(9,500 BTU)
“SIMMER”
Burner Head
(5,000 BTU)
Right Rear
Gas Opening
Right Front
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Operating the Gas Surface Controls:
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF
position.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (see figure 2). Note: All four
electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner
you are turning on will ignite.
4. Visually check that the burner has a flame.
5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The control
knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the knob indicator settings
to adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the
LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the
LITE position.)
Setting Surface Controls
Control Locations of the Gas Surface Burners
Your appliance is equipped with gas surface burners with 3
different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in
larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.
The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering
delicate sauces, etc. This burner is located at the right rear
burner position on the cooktop.
The STANDARD burners can be used for most surface
cooking needs. The 2 burners are located at the left front and
rear burner positions on the cooktop.
The POWER burner is best used for bringing large quantities
of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger
quantities of food. The POWER burner is located at the right
front burner position on the cooktop.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable
for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a
burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow
flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
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Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to a flame.
Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
NOTE
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit
match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights turn the knob to desired
setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually. Surface burner in use when an electrical power failure occurs
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Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
For most cooking - start on the highest control setting and then turn to a
lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a
guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size
and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the
settingneeded.
*Flame Size Type of Cooking
High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.
MediumFlame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
For deep fat frying - use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If
the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be
undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food
will neither brown nor cook properly.
*Note: Settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans. Settings may vary when using other
types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly
visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-
orange.
Never extend the flame beyond the
outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame simply wastes heat and energy,
and increases the risk of being burned
by the gas flame.
Incorrect
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Setting Surface Controls

General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop
Beforecleaninganypartofthecooktop,besureallcontrolsareturnedOFFandthe cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS
AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND
EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &
Vinyl
Painted and Plastic Control
Knobs, Body Pieces, and
DecorativeTrim
Control Panel
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Decorative Trim
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Burner Pans
(some models), Burner Rings
(some models), Cooktop
Surface
Surface Burners
How to Clean
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning , use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-
up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60
minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of
these materials; they can scratch or dull the finish.
Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control panel, turn all
controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off
the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water
from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls.
Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance.To replace
knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the
knob into place.
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do not
use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning
stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish
stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary , cover difficult spots with an
ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp
cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean
cloth or paper towel. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during
future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper
ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge
wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
To remove and replace burner units on your model, see instructions under Sealed
Burner.To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 solution of ammonia and water for 30 to 40
minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and
damp cloth. Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then replace
them, making sure they are seated and leveled. DO NOT wash burner units in the
dishwasher.
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