Kenmore 790.4115 series User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English /Espa_ol
Model /Modelo: 790.4115 _
I<enmore PRO°
==color numbe_ n_,,mero de color
P/N A00538202 Rev. B
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca

Table of Contents
Before Setting Oven Controls ...................................................................... 7
Setting Oven Controls .................................................................................... 9
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 23
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 27
Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 28
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This Use and Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models.
Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may
not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed,
operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than
private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
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Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and
maintenance.
Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with
house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including
installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse
or use for other than its intended purpose.
10. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
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12. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate
certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement 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. Seller shall
not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential 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.
In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and
transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer
is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
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 hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
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.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that
is not hazard related.
_ Over Hazard
•A child or adult can tip the
oven and be killed.
•Install the anti-tip device to
oven and/or structure per
installation instructions.
" Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged
when the oven is moved.
" Do not operate the oven without the
anti=tip device in place and engaged.
" Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
Refer to the installation
instructions supplied
with your appliance for
proper installation.
i
Anti-tip mounting
holes
Check for proper instal-
lation with a visual
check that the anti-tip
screws are present.
Test the installation with light downward
pressure on the open oven door. The oven
should not tip forward.
Storage in or on appliance m
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cook-
books, plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.
Do not leave children alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended 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.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not store items of interest to
children near or above the appliance or let
children climb or play around the oven. The
weight of a child on an open oven door may
cause the oven to tip, resulting in serious
burns or other injury.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Proper installationmBe sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Important: 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 cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before
using the oven. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stared or discarded.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
User servicingmDo not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
oven.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven.
Do not touch heating elements or interior
surfaces of the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, do not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all bakeware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Protective liners - Do not use aluminum
foil or any other materials to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do not
allow grease to accumulate.
Always follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners
and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue
from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and injury.
Do not touch oven interior or exposed
heating elements until cooled.
SELF CLEANING OVENS (some models)
Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
Do not clean door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self clean cycle
of any oven. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Product Registration and Customer Informa-
tion
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
This appliance must be supplied with the
proper voltage and frequency, and
connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a
circuit breaker or fuse.
It is the responsibility and obligation of the
consumer to contact a qualified installer to
assure that the electrical installation is
adequate and is in conformance with all
local codes and ordinances.
Serial Plate Location
The serial plate is located as shown below:
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product in the corre-
sponding space below.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Save your sales receipt for future reference.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located as shown in Figure 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. Steam or moisture may appear near the
oven vent. This is normal.
ovenvent
location
Figure 1: Oven vent location
_ Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior,
oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
_]__ Protective liners -- Do not use aluminum foil
or any other materials to line the oven bottom, walls, racks, or
any other part of the oven. Only use aluminum foil as recom-
mended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire
_Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or
any other parts of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will
alter heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and may
cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During self clean
temperatures the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.
Important. This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven
racks which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle.
Do not clean this vegetable lubrication off the racks. It is
important that the sides of the oven racks always have a light
coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack performance,
re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack
after every self-clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult
to slide.
Types of Oven Racks
Rack
Glide
rack
Figure 2: Rack Types
• The flat handle oven rack may be used for most cooking
needs.
• The glide rack allows the user to check on food without
removing it from the oven. For details on how to remove
and replace the Glide rack see illustrations on next page.
Arranging, Removing, and Replacing Racks
To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
CO01.
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 rack
back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using. To
maximize oven cooking space place the offset oven rack (on
some models) in the lowest rack position for roasting large cuts
of meat.

Before Setting Oven Controls
Removing and Replacing Glide Racks
The fully extendable glide rack makes food preparation easier.
This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled
away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall.
To see how to properly maintain your porcelain glide racks see
_Caring for glide racks" in the Care and Cleaning section on
page 26.
Using both hands, grasp the upper and lower portions of the
glide rack. Lift up the front of the rack slightly and continue to
pull the rack away from the oven.
To remove - Using one hand, reach through handle opening and
lift up on the release lever located across the lower front of the
rack as shown in figure 3.
Figure 3: Grasp handle and lift up on bar
While holding up the release lever, pull the glide rack out of the
oven until the stop position is reached.
Figure 5: Remove and replace using both hands
Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack portions together
when removing or handling the glide rack. The rack portions
move independently and are difficult to handle unless held
together.
To replace - Grasp both upper and lower portions of glide rack,
lift and hold the rack level between the oven cavity walls. Tilt
the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the rack
completely into position.
Important note: To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not
attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully
positioned back inside the oven cavity.
Figure 4: Pull rack to stop position

Setting Oven Controls
Setting Oven Controls
OVEN MODE SETTINGS
Accela-Heat TM -Use for single rack items only and place food
in center of oven before setting oven temperature.
Bake - Use to select bake function before setting temperature.
Clean - Use to select clean feature cycle before setting clean
with oven temperature selector.
Conv Bake - Use to select convection baking before setting oven
temperature.
Conv Roast - Use to select convection roast for beef, lamb, pork,
and poultry before setting oven temperature.
Broil - Use to set broil feature before setting broil with oven
temperature selector.
Warm & Hold - Keeps cooked foods at serving temperature for
up to 3 hours.
Bread Proof - Provides low temperature perfect for proofing
bread.
OVEN DISPLAYFEATURES
1. Oven light - Use to turn on the internal oven light.
2. Clock - Use to set the time of day.
3. Timers - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute
timer does not start or stop any cooking function.
OVEN TEMP SETTINGS -Useto set oven temperatures
between 170°F (KEEP WARM) and 550°F. The Clean setting
should only be used after reading all cautions and warnings in
"Clean" on page 21.
Oven Minimum and Maximum Control Settings
Feature
BAKE
ACCELA-HEAT
CONV BAKE
CONV ROAST
MEAT PROBE
BROIL
BREAD PROOF
WARM & HOLD
CLEAN
TIMER
CLOCK (12hr)
Min. Temp/Time Max. Temp/Time
200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)
200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)
200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)
200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)
140°F (60°C) 210°F (99°C)
550°F (288°C)
IO0°F 110°F
170°F 3 HR
2 HR 4 HR
0:01 Hr 11:59
1:00 Hr 12:59 Hr
User Preference Settings
The default (factory) settings include AUd (audible control
setting), ES (energy saving), UPO (User Programmable Offset)
for changing the oven temperature, and dEF (default) with rSt
(reset).
User preferences are accessed by holding the light key for 3
seconds while the oven is in the idle mode and no timers are
active. Once activated, the user can make changes and scroll
through the menu of options described above. Specific instruc-
tions on how to set the available user preferences can be found
throughout this Oven Control section.

Setting Oven Controls
Setting the Clock
The clock key is used to access the time of day setting. When
the oven is first plugged in or if there has been an interruption in
power to the oven, 12:00 will flash in the display.
To set the correct time of day:
1. Press the clock key.
2. The display will show a time along with a A and a V
key in the display below.
3. Press either A or V key to scroll to the correct time
of day and release the key.
4. The control will accept the new set time with a chime, and
the control will show the time of day along with the two
timers that are available.
Important: The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set
for cooking or self clean is active. Only a 12 hour clock is
available on the Kenmore Professional model.
Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving
The oven is preset to cook up to 12 hours and to shut off
automatically. For longer periods of cooking, this feature can be
changed to continuous cooking by setting the user preference
and turning the energy saving feature off.
To set the oven for continuous cooking:
1. Press and hold the 0 key for 3 seconds until the display
sounds an acceptance chime and shows one of the user
preferences.
2. Press theA orV key until ES appears and ON is
showing.
Setting the Timer
The minute timers in the oven display serve as extra timers to
help keep track of cooking functions. The timer cannot be used
during a self clean cycle or if the meat probe function associ-
ated with the timer display is in use. The minimum timer setting
is 1 minute and the maximum setting is 11:59 (HR:MIN).
Figure 7: Press Timer Set/Off before setting time and again to
stop timer
To set the timer:
1. Press either TIMER Set/Off key.
2. The timer display will show O:OO and the Vand A
keys. NOTE: If the V key is pressed at this time an
invalid key chime will sound.
3. Press theAkey to begin to scroll to the desired setting. If
the key is held, the timer value will increase rapidly. Once
the desired setting is reached, press the timer key again and
the timer will start counting down automatically in a few
seconds.
E S
n
un
Figure 6:
3.
4.
5.
Energy saving with ON and OFF options
To turn the energy saving feature off, press the A or
V key until OFF in the display. appears
The control will accept the change in a few seconds and
sound the acceptance chime. The oven is now set for contin-
uous cooking.
To return to the time of day display, press and hold the
key for 3 seconds until the display chimes and fades
ba_k to showing the time of day in the display.
Figure 8: Setting the timer
4. The timer display will show the H:M icon if the timer is set
for more than 1 minute. If the value is under 1 minute, the
timer will display the time in seconds and the H:M icon will
not appear.
5. When the timer ends, a reminder chime will sound and
repeat once every 60 seconds for a period of five minutes.
Before the user can program an expired timer again, the
timer key must be pressed.
6. To cancel the timer before the set time expires, press the
TIMER Set/Off key.
The minute timers will not start or stop the cooking process. The
minute timers can be used alone or while using most of the other
oven features.
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