Kenmore Sears 91441 Installation instructions

CONTENTS
SAFETY
USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Features .............................. 6
Removal of Packaging Tape ............................ 5
Cooktop Cooking ......................................... 7, 8
Clock end Timer .................................................. 9
Oven Cooking Tips .......................................... 9-10
Oven Controls ................................................... 10
To _et BAKE ........................................................ 10
To Set ROAST ................................................ 10
Broiling Tips ..................................................... 11
To Set Broil ............................................... 11
CLEANING
Cleaning Tips ...................................................... 12
Removable Parts .................................................. 13,14
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Whet to Oo Before Calling for Service .................... 15
Temperature Adjustments ...................................... 16
WARRANTY
MODELS 91441
91641
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MANUAL
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STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473
TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips head screwdriver
1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench
Bracket attaches to floor or wall to hold either rightor left
rearleg leveler. If fastening to floor, be sure that screws
do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If this
cannot be determined, use shorter screws that will not
penetrate through flooring.
If the bracket came with your range, It Is shipped In the
prepack located Inside the oven. Remove the bracket
lrom the prepack and follow the instructions below.
1. Decide whether the bracket will be Installed on the
right or left side of range location.
,
.
2. If the bracket side of the range Is adjacent to a
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown In Figure 1.
1
If there Is no adjacent cabinet, determine where the
location of the range side (painted outside panel) will
be. Place the bracket with Its outside edge at this
location and against back wall. See Figure 1.
Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the
floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with the
screws provided. Screws are self-drilling In wood,
plywood, particle and chip board, and most metal
framing. Ifattachlng tomasonry, you can buy sultable
screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use a
masonry drill to drill the required holes.
Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at
least two turns. See your Installation guide for more
leveling Information before positioning range.
Slide the range Into place. Be sure rear leg leveler
fully engages slot in bracket, if range cannot be
moved back lar enough for rear leg leveler to enter
bracket, move bracket forward as required and attach
to floor in new location.
ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE
PANEL OUTSIDE EDGE OF
BRACKET TO BE
FLUSH WITH LEFT OR
RIGHT SiDE OF RANGE
\
WALL BEHIND
RANGE
BRACKET
SCREW MUST ENTER_,.
WOOD OR METAL |
WALL
PLATE
/
ATTACHMENT TO WALL
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read aU instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, Including the following:
Teschchlldren notto playwlth range
knobs or any other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unat-
tended where a range Is in use.
CAUTION:
items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets
above the range or on the
backsplash of the range. Chil.
dren climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously
injured.
Never let anyone climb, sit or stand
on the open door or any other part of
the range. Their weight may make
the range tip over.
Never |eavathe oven door open when
you are not watching the range.
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ITo insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual
carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the
safety sections of your manual. You can recognizu Lile safety sections by
looking for the _symbol orthe word "Safety".
I I
Always keep the range area clear
and tree from things that will burn.
CAUTION:
Never store things In an
oven or near cooktop elements,'
burners. These things may catch
fire and plastic Items could melt.
Never use your range for warming
or heating a room. You could be
burned or seriously injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage to
the range.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing
could catch fire.
Never use a towel or other bulky cloth
as a potholder. Such cloths could
catch fire on a hot element/burner.
Never let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range. Turn
handles In so that they cannot be
bumped into. Keep the handles
away from other hot surface ele-
ments/burners.
Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings. Bollovers cause smok-
ing and greasy spillovers could
catch fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly
by a qua,fled technician.
Always use dry potholdera when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam burns.
Always follow cleaning instructions In this book.
Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and
grease are easy to Ignite. Clean the range, oven and
vents regularly.
Clean Only Parts Listed In Manual.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the
heckguard of a range. Children climbing on a
range to reach items could he seriously Injured.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains, or
drapes a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholdars and
other linens a safe distance away from your range.
Never store such Items on your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids).
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless InstrucUons are given In this book. All other
work should be done by aqualified technician.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
therange. Neverlatgreasebuilduponyourrenge. You
can keep grease fires from starting If you clean up
grease end spills after each range use.
Never try to move a pan Of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Walt until the fat has cooled.
Never touch surface units, heating elements, or Interior
surfaces of the oven. They may be hot even though they
appear dark In color.
Always keep wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned
food a safe distance away from your range.
Some cleaners produce nox-
ious fumes, and wet cloths or
sponges could cause steam
burns If used on a hot surface.
COOKTOP SAFETY
Always use care when touching the cooktop. Heating
elements could be hot enough to burn you even Ifthey
are dark In color.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pens can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pen you Use will
not break when heated on the cooklop elements.
Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Proper cookware re-
_;_=_ duces waste and
energy
lowers the risk of pot-
holders end clothing cstchlng on fire on the uncovered
portion of the element.
OVEN SAFETY
Place oven racks In desired position while oven Iscool.
If rack must be moved while oven Is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element In oven.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
range and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pan
can catch on fire the next time you use the pan.
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam out before moving food.
Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls or oven
bottoms. Improper use of foil could start a fire.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INFORMATION NOW!
Should you ever need it, you will
not have time for reading,
Be sure everyone in your home
knows what to do in case of fire.
Never use water on a grease fire -
it will only spread the flames.
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE
_ever pick up a flaming
pan...Instead:
1. Turn off the element.
2. Smother the fire with a tightly
fitting pen lid, baking soda
or an extinguisher.
OVEN FIRE---
DO NOT TRY TO MOVE THE PAN!
1. Close oven door and turn controls
off.
2. If fire continues,throw baking soda
on the fire, or use a dry chemical,
foam, or halon type extinguisher.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act requires the governor of CaUfornla to publish
a list of substances known to the state to cause birth
detects or other reproductive harm and requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
The fiberglass Insulation In self-clean ovens gives off a
very small amount of carbon mnnoxlde during the clean-
ing cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with
an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:
To remove adhesive left from packing tape and
ensure you do not damage the finish of your new
appliance, use an application of household liquid
dish washing detergent, mineral oil, or cooking
oil. Apply with soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe
with soft cloth. DO NOT usa plastic pad or
equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply an appli.
ance palish to thoroughly clean and protect the
surface. This procedure is also safe for the face
el microwave doors and other plastic parts.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from
chrome trim on range parts. It CANNOT
be removed if baked on.
WHERE CAN YOU LOOK FOR
PACKAGING TAPE?
Elements
Orlp pans
Control panel: top, sides, and bottom
Under maintop
Door trim: top, sides, and bottom
Bake element
Door handles
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YOUR RANGE
Oven Indicator Light (glows
whenever bake or broil elements
are cycling on; when baking, oven
Is preheated when light first goes
out).
Oven Control
(See page 10)
Cooktol:
(See page 7)
Removable Cooktop
Element and Chrome
Reflector Bowls
(See pages 7, 12, &14)
Removable Oven Racks
(See pages 12 & 13)
Oven Bake Element
(See page 12)
Model and Serial
Number Location
Clock/Timer
(See Page 9) Cooktop Indicator Light (glows whenever any
cooktop element Is on)
(See page 7)
.Oven Light Switch
Push to turn oven
light on and off)
Oven Vent (below right
rear element; may get
hot during oven use.
DO NOT block vent)
(See page 7)
Cooktop
(See page 14)
Oven Light
(See page 14)
Removable Oven Door
wltl (Some
'not have
window; See page 13)
Removable
Storage Drawer
(See page 13)
Broller pan and grld
(See pages 11 & 12)
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TO START THINGS COOKING
COOKTOP COOKING
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, take a few
moments to familiarize yourself with the elements and
the knob used to turn on each element.
COOKTOP ELEMENTS
The s_n near each cool(top control knob shows which
element is turned on by that knob.
OOFF _OFF 0O
-O-o -
#MEO_ + ¥EO •
eo oo oe oo
O0 eO O0 Oe
Left Left Right Right
Rear Front Rear Front
To operate cooktop controls:
1. Push to turn.
2. Set on or between
marks for desired
heat. |
The indicator light will glow when any heating element
Is activated.
COOKTOP GUIDE TO BASIC SETTINGS
"HI"
Used for quick starts, such as
bringing water to a boll.
"MED-HI"
Used for frying and rapid boiling.
oOFF
B
OFF_
"MED"
Used for slow boil and sauteing.
OFF_]
•MED •
"MED-LO"
Used for cooking foods In small
amounts of water.
"LO"
Used for steaming foods or keep-
Ing foods at serving temperature.
OFF#/
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Never line the bowls below cooktop
elements with aluminum foil. Foil
can block normal heat flow, end
damage the range. This is espe-
cially true if foil blocks lhe oven
vent tube under the right rear
cooktop element.
VENT
(Area may get hot during
oven use. DO NOT
block vent.)
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To Start Things Cooking (cont.)
For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should use pans that are flat on the bottom. Match
the size of the pan to the size of the surface unit. The pan
should not extend over the edge of the trim ring more
than 1".
Note: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop Is
used for the first time. It Iscaused by the heating of new
parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a
short time.
WOK COOKING
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottom wok.
They are available at your local retail store.
HOME CANNING TIPS
In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use
of large-diameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond
edge of drip pan) is not recommended. However, when
canning with water-bsth or pressure canner, large.di-
ameter pots may be used. This Is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to
cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CAN.
NERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER.
OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING
1. Bring water to boll on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, ad|ust heat to lowest setting to maintain
boll (saves energy and best uses surface unit).
2. Besurecannerfitsovercenterofsurfaceunlt. Ifyour
range does not allow canner to be centered on
surface unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.
3. Flat-bottomed canners give best canning results. Be
sure bottom of canner Is flat or slight Indentation fits
snugly over surface unit. Canners with flanged or
rippled bottoms (often found In enamelware) are not
recommended.
4. When canning, use recipes from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-
nlng, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
5. Remember, In following the recipes, that canning is a
process that generates large amounts of steam. Be
camfulwhllecannlng toprevent bumsfromsteamor heat.
NOTE; If your range Is being operated on low power
(voltage), canning may take longer than expected, even
though directions have been carefully followed. The
process may be Improved by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) beginning with hot tap water when hestlng
larger quantities of water.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures -- and all types of frying
--cook at temperatures much hlgherthan boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding heating units.
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CLOCK AND TIMER OVEN COOKING
TO SET THE CLOCK:
Push In and turn the Clock Knob clockwise to set the
correct time of day.
TIMER HAND CLOCKWISE
_LOCKHANDS
GENERAL RULES
When cooking a food for the flr_l time In your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and Is apt to be more accurate than the oven It
replaced.
After you have used your oven for awhile, If you feel
youroven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
Ityourself. Sea TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
In this manual.
NO PEEKING -- Opening the door too often to check
food during baking will allow heat loss and may
cause poor baking results.
There may be some odorwhen the oven is first used.
This Is caused by the heating of new parts and
Insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack wIth foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil dlractly abovethe bake
element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface, therefore, It
should not be used.
As you turn the knob you will notice that the Timer Hand
will turn as well. When you have set the correct time of
day, turn the Timer Hand to the OFF position.
TIMER
TO SET THE TIMER:
Turn the Timer Hand counterclockwise without pushing
In, until you have reached the deslrad time you will need.
COUNTER-
TIMER HAND
PREHEATING
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Listen for preheat noUflcatlon tone
(if equipped) or watch for the indicator light to go off.
If your range does not have either of these features,
preheat for 10 minutes and put the food in the oven.
When the timer has counted down to "0" a buzzer will
sound, alerting you the time Is up. Turn the Timer Hand
to OFF.
NOTE: The timer is a reminder. It will not control
the oven operations. NEOVC3O

OVEN COOKING
BAKEWARE
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets
without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
Cakes, muffins, and quick breads should be baked
In shiny pens --to reflect the heat-- because they
should have alight golden crust.
Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked in
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat
-- because they should have abrown, crisp crust.
Be sure the underside of the pan Is shiny, too.
Darkened undersides witl absorb the heat and may
cause overbrownlng on the bottom of your food.
Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures If exterior of pan
Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven-proof
glass.
BAKING
Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure Ingredients properly.
Use proper pan and rack placement to obtain the
best cooking results.
Place pens on the oven racks with 1" to I 1/2" of air
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.
NOTE: The top position is only a guide. You
will not be able to use it as arack position.
RACK POSITIONS
When baking several Items, stagger pens so that no
pen Is directly above another.
Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the
oven bottom block the free movement of air. Im-
proper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.
OVEN CONTROLS
TO SET BAKE:
1. Set the Oven Control
knob to the deelred
temperature.
2. When baking Is fin- f,%
Ished, turn the Oven
Control knob to the -_
"OFF" position.
ROASTING
OFF
Roasting Is cooking tendercuts of meats with dry heat. It
Is not necessary to preheat your oven before rcestlng.
NOTE: YOUR OVEN HAS FOUR (4)
RACK POSITIONS.
--4
--3
--2
--1
GENERAL ROASTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place meat (fatty side up) on a roasting rack or In a
shallow pan about the same size of the meat.
2. Place pan In No.1 or No. 2 rack position.
3. Set the Oven Control knob to the desired tempera-
ture.
Remember,
Most meats continue to cook Internally after being taken
10 out of the oven. NEOVC31-1

BROILING
BROILING TIPS:
Please note:
Your oven door should
be open to the broU stop
position while broUing.
If the door is closed, the
food will roast end not
broil.
Use only the broiler pan and grid that came wlth your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and llqulds and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
Do not preheat when broiling. For even broiling
on both aides, start the food on a cold pan.
Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops. Silt
the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.
For maximum juiciness, salt the first Side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second aide just before
serving.
Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they brolh When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It Is
not necessary to turn fish.
Never leave • soiled broiler pen in the range.
Grease In the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven Is used.
Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting
out a grease fire. See the section on safety.
After placing food on the broiler pan and grid, put the
pan on an oven rack In the proper position. The recom-
mended rack position and cooking time can be found In
the chart below.
The closer the food Is to the broil element, the faster the
meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink In the
canter. Moving the meat farther away from the element
lets the meat cook to the center while browning outside.
Side one should be cooked 1 - 2 minutes longer then
side two.
Rack
Position rotel Time
Fond 4 - Highest (minutes)
1 = Lowest
Steak - 1" Thick
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Ground Beef Patties
Medium-1" Thick
Medium-I/2" Thick
Lamb Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1/2" Thick
Ham Slice - 1/2°.Thick
Fish (Fnlets)
Chicken (Pieces)
Frankfurters
Bacon
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
9-11
13-15
21-23
16-18
7-9
16-21
27-29
16-18
11-12
11-13
45-55
6-11
9.11
Thla chert Is a general guide. The size, weight, thlck-
nese, and starting temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. TImea In the chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature.
TO SET BROIL:
POSITIONING BROILER PAN
Broiling Iscooking by direct heat from the broil element.
Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se-
lected for broiling. For beat results steaks and chops
should be at least 3/4" thick.
1. Set the OVEN CONTROL
KNOB to BROIL.
2. When broiling is finished,
turn the OVEN CONTROL
KNOB to the "OFF" posi-
tion.
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CLEANING TIPS
PART
CONTROL
PANEL
SELF-CLEANING
OVEN FINISH
OVEN RACK
BROILER PAN
AND GRID
GLASS
PORCELAIN
ENAMEL
COOKTCP
PAINTED
SURFACES1 FRONT
OF DRAWER,
SIDES OF RANGE
BAKE AND
BROIL ELEMENT
CHROME DRIP
BOWLS
BROWN FOOD
STAINS
BLUE/GOLD
HEAT STAINS
CLEANING MATERIALS
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
Detergent, warm water and/or soap-filled
steel wool pad
Do not use oven cleaner in or around
any part of the oven
Detergent,warmwater,soowlngpadorscap-
filled steelwoolpadorovencleaner
Dete_lent, warm water, Scap-fliled seouflng
:)ad,commercial oven cleaner
REMARKS
DOnot use abrasive cleaners, steal wool, or
plastic acourlng pads. Dry thoroughly after
cleaning.
Rinse well after cleaning. Cleaning Inside the
oven need only bedone ea anopticnal touch-
up between self-clean cycles. See the self,
cleantng section for more In_on_ation.
Rernovefmmoventociaan. Rinsethoroughly.
Racks are dishwasher safe.
Reatovesolled pan from oven tocooL Dmlnlet
ordrlpplng& Rlipanwlthwannwater. Spdnlde
gridwith detergent and cover with dampcloth
or papertowels. Letpan_u_dgddsoakforafew mlnutea. Rlneaorscourasneeded. Gddand
_an may be washed In a diahweaher.
Giaea cleaner and paper towels. If you need]
additlonal cleanlng for spotting, wash with
equal parts white vinegar and warm water.
R nee well and dry.
The oven door should be completely open
when cleaning the top edge. Do not allow
waterto rundown insideventopenings Indoor
while cleaning. Remove stubborn soil with
paste of baking soda and water. Do not use
abrasive _Rinse thoroughly. Door can be removed; see removable parts section.
_:)admoniaor abrasive cleaners and seoudng I Clean after each splllover. If acidic foods
I
I(such as sauerkraut or sauces with vlneger
or lemon juice) should spill on the cooktop,
use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe Itup rightaway. When the surfaca has cooled, wash
end rinse. For other spills, such as let spatterlngs, wash with soap end water when
cooled and then rinse. Polish with adry cloth.
Soap and water, damp cloth, paper towel, Do not useoven cleanera, cleaeslng powders
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Bowls can permanantly discolor i!
exposed to excessive heat or if soil is
allowed to bake on.
Detergent and water, plastic scouring After each use, wash, rinse and dry to
)ads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap-filled prevent difficult soils. If heavily soiled,
scouring pads, ammonia place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on
stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub with
Metal Polish plastic acourlng pad.
These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur over a pedod of time, and usually are
)armanent. To minimize:
1. Avoid exceeaNe useofthe high heatsetting. UseIttostartcooking,then lowertbeheatseftlng
to finish cooking.
2. Use fiat bottom pans thai do not extend more then two Inches from the surface elemenL
glass cleaner on door glass or harsh abraslvea. These might scratch the
surface. Ifacids (madnadea, tomato sauces,
basting mateflals, etc.) should spglon the rangewhile It Ishot, use a dry paper towel orcioth to
wlpelt up dghtaway. When surleca has cooled, wash and rlnea. For otber spills, suchas fat
spattering, etc., wash with soap and water when cooled, then dnsa. Polish wIth adry cloth.
DO NOT CLEAN J Any soil will burn offwhen the unit Is heated.
NOTE: The bake element can be liftedgently to clean the oven floor. If splllover, residue or
ash accumulates around the bake element, gently wipe the cooled element with warm water.

REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
BUMPED-IN
RACK GUIDES
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.
To install:
1. Set the raised back edge ofthe rack on a pair of rack
guides.
2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack and push the rack
all the way In.
TO remove:
1. Pull the oven rack out, then up.
NOTE:
The racks are designed with stop locks. When
the racks are placed correctly on the rack sup-
port and extended from the oven, the stop lock
prevents the racks from tilting when you are
removing food from the racks or placing food on
them.
REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR
STOP (BROIL) POSITION
HINGE
To remove:
1. Open the door to the stop position (see Illustration).
2. Grasp the door at each side and ='ft up and off the
hinges. DO NOT lift the door by the handle.
NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
are at stop position, do not bump or try to move
the hinge arms. The hinges could snap back
causing an injury to the hands or damage to the
porcelain on the front of the range. Cover the
hinges with toweling or empty towel rolls while
working in the oven area.
To replace:
1. Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges,
The hinge arms must still he in the stop
position,
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as Itwill
go and close the door.
REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER
I/
!lJ GUIDE STOP
This drawer gives you space for keeping
cookware and bakeware. Plastics and flammable
material should not be kept in this drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is too
heavy, It may slip off the track when opened. To open the
drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight
Out.
To remove: Pull drawer straight out and lift over the
guide stops,
To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide drawer
into place.
13 NEMNT94

REMOVABLE KNOBS
MOLDED
RIB
SPRING
CLIP
All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sure that the
knob Is In the OFF position before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
Caution-" Read these InstrucUons carefully before
replacing the knobs. Replacing the knobs Improperly
will damage the knobs and the spring cflps on the
stems. If this happens, the knobs will fit loosely,
To replace the knob:
1. The knob stem has a groove In each side. The
groove on one side has a spring clip. The other
groove Is clear (see Illustration).
2. Chack the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.
3. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the
knob Into the clear groove on the stem.
Note: Be sure to replace knobs on the correct
stems.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
GLASS
RETAINER
SULa -J
Re sure that the light switch is in the off position.
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch oven
bulb with wet hands. Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth.
Never touch the electrically live collar on the
bulb when replacing it.
Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.
Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. An
appliance bulb Is smaller than a standard 40 watt house-
hold bulb and Is made to withstand high oven tempera-
tures and have a much longer bulb life.
LIFT-UP COOKTOP SUPPORT ROD
The cnoktop can be
raised so the area
underneath can be
cleaned.
The range has a sup-
po_t rod to hold the
cooktop while clean-
Ing. Lowerthesuppun
rod as shown In the
Iliustratict.
When finished cleaning, lower the cooktop. Be sure that
the strikes fit the catches on each side of the cooktop.
Porcelain enamel can chip if dropped. Handle
porcelain enameled cooktops carefully.
14
REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS
Do not put the element into water, it cleans Itself when
heated during normal use.
Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned off and
elements are cool before you remove or replace a
cooktop unit.
To remove:
1. Grasp element, tilt it upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The
element will not sit level when replaced It Is forced
too far upward when removed. Lift out the bowl.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a €ooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching ot the cooktop, burning ol wiring insU-
lation and loss of energy.
ELEMENTS_EPTACLE
Do not lift plug-in unit more than 1 ". If you do, it
may not lie flat on the drip bowl when you plug it
back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug-in unit more than 1"
above the drip bowl can permanently damage
the receptacle.
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle Isshowing
In the bowl opening.
2. Slide the plug of the element firmly Into the recep-
tacle and lower the element Into place. NEMNT97

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money -- Check this list before you call lor service.
To eliminate unnecessary service cells, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you cell for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Sears Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual and your Repair Parts List handy whh the model, serial number and purchase date.
PROBLEM
• OVEN DOES NOT
WORK; TOTALLY
INOPERATIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power to range
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
• OVEN DOES NOT Oven controls set Incor- • Check oven control instructions.
HEAT recUy
•Be sure to preheat 10 minutes.Oven not preheated long
enough
improper rack or pan place-
ment
• Improper use of foil
•Improper temperature set-
ting for utensil used
•Recipe not followed
•Oven reck not level
•FOODS DO NOT BAKE
PROPERLY •Maintain uniform air space (1" to 1 1/2")
around pans and utensils; see cooking
hints section.
•Do not line oven bottom with foil Do not
cover an entire rack with foil.
•Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/
darkened pans.
•Is recipe tested and reliable?
•Check the installation guide for leveling
instructions.
•See oven cooking sections.
•FOODS DO NOT BROIL
PROPERLY
•Using Improper cookware
•OVENTEMPERATMRE •Oven calibration • See adjustments described after this sec-
SEEMS INACCURATE • Isreclpeteetedandrellable? tlon,
•Improper rack position
•Oven preheated
•improper utensil used
•Oven door closed during
broil
improper broiling time
Check broil pan placement. See broiling
section.
Do not preheat when broiling,
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with range.
Open door to broil stop position; see re-
movable oven door section.
Check broiling chart In brolnng section.
•OVEN SMOKES Dirty oven • Check for heavy splllover.
Broiler pan lull of grease • Check pan and grid after each use.
left In oven
•OVEN LIGHT DOES Light switch In OFF posl- • Check switch setting.
NOT WORK tlon • Check or replace light bulb; see cleaning
Light bulb burned out and care instructions.
15 NESER118

"DO IT YOURSELF" TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
You may feel that your new oven cooks d|fferantly than
the oven It replaced. We recommend that you use your
new oven a few weeks to become more famttlar with it,
following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven Is too hot (burning foods) or
not hot enough (foods are undercooked) you can adjust
the temperature yourself. The appearance and texture
of foods are better lndlcstors of oven accuracy than an
Inexpensive oven thermometer. We do not recommend
the use of Inexpensive thermometers, such as those
found In grocery stores, to check the temperature set-
ting of your new oven. These thermometers can vary by
20-40 degrees. In addition, the oven door must be
opened to read these thermometers. Opening the door
will change the temperature of the oven.
To decide how much to change the temperature, set the
oven temperature 25°F higher ( Iffoods are undercooknd)
or 25°F lower (if foods are burning) than the temperature
In your recipe, then bake. The results of this "lest"
should give you an idea of how much the temperature
should be changed.
To adjust knob:
1. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF and remove the knob
by pulling straight off.
2. Look at the back of the knob. The arrow pointing to
the center of the bottom screw Indicates the original
factory setting.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws about 2
turns each.
,Holdthe knob handle (Aon Illustration)whlleturnlng the
disk (Bon Illustration) Inthedesired directionto Increase
or decrease thetemperature. (See illustration below for
"Standard Thermostat.") As you turn, you should be
able to hear clicks and feel notches or teeth. Each
click or notch Is 15°F. You can turn up to 2 clicks or
notches In either direction.
,When you reach the desired adjustment, retlghten
both screws. Return the knob to the range.
(See illustration below--use the arrows in
the gray area to make your temperature
adjustment.)
"A" "B"
KNOB DISK
TO MAKEOVEN
COOLER
TURN DISK
,f-
TOMAKE OVEN
HOTTER
TURN DiSK ARROW
16 NESER111-1

NOTES
17

KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY
Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home In perfect condition
and will give you proper
performance. As part of
these efforts, we feel It Is
our responsibility to pro-
vide you with this warranty
for your range.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL
PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS
If, within one year from the date of Installation, any part, other than a glass
pert, falls to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF POROE-
LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal pert Is defective In
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the pert, free of charge.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the range Is subjected to other than prlvste family use, the above
warranty coverage Is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES
This warranty appites only while this product Is In use In the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK end CO.
Dept. 731 CR.W
Sears Tower
Chicago, IL 60684
WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL
"We Service What We Sell" Is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
ssrvice is nationwide.
Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Seers trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We SelW'
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Kenmore Ranges ere designed, manufactured and
tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service from time
to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Main-
tenence Agreement provides protection from un-
expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying
maximum range efficiency.
Here's • comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.
Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Replacement of Defective
1p..._h..,h..po_.,eJ. W MA MA
or Glass
90 DAYS
2Mechanical Adjustment W MA MA
30 DAYS
3 Porcelain..dGlea,Pa.. W MA MA
Annual Preventive Mainten-
4anclCh.ckMyourrequeat MA MA MA
W -Wa_rw_ty MA. Maln_ance _mm_mt
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Idtl_l'_ _0 I_l_ ®America's Best Selling Appliance Brand
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684
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