Kenmore 790.3261 Series User manual

Kenmore®
Slide-in Gas Range
Estufa a Gas
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.3261*
P/N 139901306 Rev. A
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

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Table of Contents
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................................. 8
Setting Surface Burners.............................................................................. 10
Before Setting Oven Controls................................................................... 11
Oven Controls .............................................................................................. 12
Self Clean ..................................................................................................23
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 25
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven .................................................25
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ............................................27
Replacing the Oven Light .......................................................................28
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 29
Oven Baking .............................................................................................29
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................30
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free
repair.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
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.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product.
7. 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 in the U.S. or two years in
Canada, or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.*
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to
province.
* In Canada, 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, United States
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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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.
Important note: 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.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
Children should not be left alone or 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.
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.
Storage In or On Appliance—
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.
- 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,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, per- sonal
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:
•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.

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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 allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
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.
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.
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.
•Proper Installation—Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. 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.
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
appliance and be killed.
• Verify the device is
engaged with the
countertops or that the device has been
installed to the walls of the cabinet, the
wall, or the floor as per the installation
instructions
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged
with the countertop, the walls of the
cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the
installation instructions when the
appliance is moved.
• Do not operate the appliance 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.
To check if the anti-tip
bracket is installed prop-
erly, use both arms to
grasp the rear edge of the
appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt
appliance forward. When properly
installed, the appliance should not tilt
forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.

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•User Servicing—Do 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.
•Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
•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.
•Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
•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 32ºF (0ºC) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
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.
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.
•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 to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
•Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
•Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease
could ignite.

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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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
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.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the
hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning hoods.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
•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 commer-
cial 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 touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of an oven become
hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have sufficient
time to cool.

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Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns
including oven vent openings and surfaces
near these openings, oven doors, and
windows of oven doors.
Grounding Instructions
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, and
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
This appliance is equipped with a three-
prong grounding plug. For your protection
against shock hazard, it should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a two-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsi-
bility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
Conversion to L.P. Gas
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 conver-
sions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a qualified technician.
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 Instruc-
tions and follow them carefully when making
the installation.
Product Record: You may find the model and serial
number printed on an identification label. The label
is located on the lower right of the oven frame.
Open the drawer to see the serial label.
Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open the oven door. The
serial plate is located on the left side of the oven
frame. oven frame.
Record the date of purchase, model and serial
number of your product in the corresponding space
below.
Model Number:_____________________________
Serial Number:_____________________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________________
Save your sales receipt for future reference.
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Check burner cap placement before operating the
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.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should fit
snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer to
Figure 2 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 (Figure 3) 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.
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:
•Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
•When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
•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.
Installing burner grates:
Do not use the surface 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.
Figure 1: Burner cap on burner head
Figure 2: Correct placement (L) Incorrect placement (R)
Figure 3: Moving cap gently until seated properly
Figure 4: How to place burner grates properly
Burner cap lip
Burner cap
Burner head
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
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 burner grate. Before using cookware, check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware
(Figure 5).
Please note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked 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 & pitting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
•Stainless- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.
Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
•CastIron- 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*
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.
*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. 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.
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 (Table 1)
For deep fat frying
Use a thermometer and 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.
Figure 5: Check for flat bottom cookware Table 1: Suggested flame settings
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-
ing and stewing.
Figure 6: How to set flame for efficient cooking
Correct
flame setting
Incorrect
flame setting

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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 on 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 counter-
clockwise out of the OFF position and rotate to the LITE
position. Visually check that the burner has lit. (Figure 7)
3. Once the burner has a flame, turn counterclockwise to the
desired flame size. Use the control knob markings and
adjust the flame as needed.
Important notes:
•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.
•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.
•NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 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.
•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.
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.
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.
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.
•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
•Use only a completely flat bottom canner.
•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
•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.
Figure 7: Correct way to set burners

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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the control panel. 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 on or
around the oven vent during the cooking process. This is normal.
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.
Be sure to remove all oven racks and accesso-
ries before starting a self clean cycle.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
•Toarrange- Always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
•Toremove- Pull the oven rack straight forward until it
reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly
and slide out.
•Toreplace- Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward
slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure
oven racks are level before using.
Types of Oven Racks
Oven Rack Descriptions
•Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
•The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional step
down positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about half of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
Air circulation in the oven
For best air circulation when baking, allow a space of 2 inches
(5 cm) around the bakeware for proper air circulation. Be sure
pans and bakeware do not touch each other, the oven door,
sides, or back of the oven cavity.
Hot air must be able to circulate around bakeware for even
heat to reach the food.
Figure 8: Do not block oven vent location
Figure 9: Types of oven racks
at
oven rack
at handle
oven rack
oset
oven rack

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Oven Controls
Oven control features
1. Bake - Use to start a normal Bake function.
2. Broil - Use to select Broil function.
3. Convec Bake - Use to select Convec Bake function.
4. Convec Roast - Use to select Convec Roast function.
5. Slow Cook - Use to set cooking at lower heat for prolonged
periods.
6. Warm & Hold - Use to select Warm & Hold function.
7. L I G H T - Use to turn oven lights on and off.
8. CLOCK - Use to set time of day.
9. 0-9 keys - Use to enter oven temperatures and times.
10. Timer ON/OFF - Use to set or cancel timer.
11. Add 1 Minute - Use to add additional minutes to timer.
12. Cook Time - Use to enter length of cook time desired.
13. Delay Start - Use with Bake, Convec Bake, Convec Convert
and Self Clean functions to program a delay start time.
14. Convec Convert - Use to select Convec Convert function.
15. Self Clean - Use to set a 2, 3, or 4 Hr self clean cycle.
16. START - Use to start oven functions.
17. STOP - Use to cancel any oven function previously entered
except clock and timer.
18. Oven Lock - Uses STOP key to activate oven lock. STOP key
must be pressed and held for at least 3 seconds to activate
the lockout function.
Minimum & maximum control settings
All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum
time and temperature settings that may be entered into the
control. An entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is
pressed.
An entry error tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the
temperature or time is below the minimum allowable setting or
above the maximum setting for the cooking feature.
The error tone will also sound any time a key is pressed if the
entry is determined to be an invalid selection
12
34
56
78
9
10 11
12 13
14 15
16 17 18
Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature Min. Temp. or Time Max. Temp. or Time
Bake 170°F (77° C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil 400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C)
Timer 1 Min 11 Hrs. 59 Mins.
Self Clean 2 Hours 4 Hours
Convec Bake 300°F (148° C) 550°F (288°C)
Convec Roast 300°F (148° C) 550°F (288°C)
Slow Cook LO 225°F (108°C) HI 275°F (134°C)
Warm & Hold 170°F (77° C) 3 hours
Cook Time 1 Min. 11:59
Delay time 12hr 1:00 12:59
Delay time 24hr 0:00 23:59
Clock 12hr 1:00 12:59
Clock 24hr 0:00 23:59

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Setting The Clock
When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the
display (Figure 10). The time of day must first be set before
operating the oven.
To set clock to 1:30:
1. Press .
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys.
3. Press .
Important note:
The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean,
Delay Start or cooking feature is active.
Setting Timer
The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without
interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from
a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59
minutes.
To set timer for 5 minutes:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Enter 5 using numeric key.
3. Press to start timer. When set time ends, END will show
in the display and the control will sound a beep three times
every 30 seconds until Timer ON/OFF key is pressed.
To cancel the timer when active press Timer ON/OFF again.
Important note:
•The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra minute timer that will beep when the set
time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while
using any of the other oven functions.
•When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours
and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour
remains, the display counts down in minutes and seconds.
With less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
•If the timer is active during a cooking process, the timer will
show in the display. To view the status of any other active
oven function, press the key of the cooking function once
and it will appear in the display for a few seconds.
Add 1 Minute
Use Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the timer. Each
press of the key will add 1 minute. If Add 1 Minute is pressed
when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin
counting down from 1 minute.
To add 2 minutes to the timer:
Press Add 1 Minute twice.
Setting 12 hour or 24 hour display mode
The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr
modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours.
To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode:
1. Press and hold for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day
display modes. (Figure 11)
3. Press to accept choice.
Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour
Energy Saving
The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy
Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for
more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to
override this feature to bake continuously.
To change between continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving
feature:
1. Press and hold Timer ON/OFF for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On
(Figure 12) feature.
3. Press to accept choice.
Figure 10: 12:00 in display before setting clock
Figure 11: 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings
Figure 12: 12 hr energy saving (L) and continuous setting (R)

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Changing Oven Temperature Display
The oven control is preset for temperatures in °F (Fahrenheit)
when shipped from the factory. The control can be changed to
display either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To change the display to F (Fahrenheit) or C (Celsius):
1. Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds.
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press Self Clean to
toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display
modes (Figure 13).
3. Press to accept choice.
Important note:
The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the
cooking process or if a Delay Start has been set or Self Clean is
active.
Setting Silent or Audible Control mode
Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible
tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and
later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones.
To set for silent or audible mode:
1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF.
(Figure 14)
3. Press to accept choice.
Setting Oven Lockout
The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock
the oven control keys.
To activate the oven lockout features:
1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold for 3 seconds. (Figure 15) door Loc will
appear in the display. The motor driven door latch
mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically.
Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the
oven door to completely lock. Once door is locked, Loc will
appear in the display.
To cancel the oven lockout feature:
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. The motor door latch
will begin unlocking the oven door automatically. Do not
open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven
door to completely unlock.
2. When the Loc message no longer displays, the oven door
may be opened and the oven control keys will be available
for use.
Important note:
•To avoid damage to the oven door latching mechanism, do
not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the
door Loc message is displayed.
•If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is active, the
control will triple beep indicating the key action is not
available when the oven lockout feature is active.
Operating Oven Lights
The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven
door is opened.
Press to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever
the oven door is closed. The oven light will not operate during a
self clean cycle.
The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven
interior and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield
protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be
in place whenever the oven is in use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing the Oven
Light” on page 28.
Figure 13: Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius
Figure 14: Display showing audible and silent operation
Figure 15: Display showing door locking and in locked position

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Setting Bake
Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using
normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating
when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food
in the oven. During the baking process the oven will cycle on
and off to maintain the set temperature. Do not open the oven
door too often. Opening the door will reduce the oven tempera-
ture and may increase cook time.
Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
To set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F (218°C):
1. Press Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 (2 1 8) using numeric keys.
3. Press .
To cancel Bake at any time press .
Regular bake rack positions:
•Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads.
•When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
•For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks,
place racks in positions 2 and 4 (Figure 16).
•When baking using 2 oven racks, position bakeware as
shown
in Figure 16 . Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space
between bakeware for proper air circulation.
•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 recom-
mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,
cookies and muffins.
•For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes,
pastries, and breads, use the regular bake function for best
results.
Setting Convec Bake
Benefits of the convection bake feature:
•Foods may cook up to 25% faster, saving time and energy.
•Multiple rack baking.
•The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven's
heat uniformly and continuously around the oven
(Figure 17). This improved heat distribution allows for fast,
even cooking and browning results.
Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly with
the convection feature, it is advisable to reduce recipe’s recom-
mended temperature by 25°.
For best results, follow the recipe’s instructions using the
minimum recommended cook time.
Convec Bake may be set for any oven temperature between
300°F (148°C) to 550°F (288°C).
The convection fan will begin rotating six minutes after Convec
Bake, Convec Roast or Convec Convert has been activated.
To set Convec Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350°F (176°C):
1. Press Convec Bake.
2. Press .
To cancel Convec Bake at any time press .
Figure 16: Rack positions and pan spacing recommendations
1
2
3
5
4
Figure 17: Air circulation in the convection function

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Tips for convection baking:
Convection bake rack positions:
•Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads.
•The convection fan will begin to operate after the oven has
heated for six minutes.
•When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
•For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks,
place racks in positions 2 and 4 (Figure 18).
•Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware
for proper air circulation.
•Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides
or very low side to allow heated air to circulate around the
food.
•If the oven door is opened when the convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
•Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or over browning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent over browning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.
Setting Convec Roast
The Convec Roast function combines a cook cycle with the
convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using
the Convec Roast function will be juicier and poultry will be
crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside.
Convec Roast may be set for any oven temperature between
300°F (148°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Suggestions for Convec Roast:
•Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using
Convec Roast. Since Convec Roast cooks food faster, reduce
the cook time by 25% from the recommended cook time of
your recipe. If necessary, increase cooking time until the
desired doneness is obtained.
•The broiler pan will catch grease drippings, and the grid
will help prevent splatters. The roasting rack will hold the
meat. Use the offset rack on rack position 1.
•Do not cover foods when dry roasting as this will prevent
the meat from browning properly.
To set Convec Roast with a default oven set temperature of
350°F (176°C):
1. Press Convec Roast.
2. Press .
To cancel Convec Roast at any time press .
Important note:
•The convection fan will begin rotating six minutes after
Convec Bake, Convec Roast or Convec Convert has been
activated.
•If the oven door is opened when any convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
•It is not recommended to roast chicken on a roasting rack.
Use a deep pan instead.
Figure 18: Convection rack positions and pan spacing
1
2
3
5
4
Figure 19: Air circulation in the convection function
1
2
3
4
5

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Setting Convec Convert
Pressing the Convec Convert key automatically converts the
cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to
the lower temperature required for convection baking.
When Convec Convert is used with a timed Convec Bake setting
of 20 minutes or more, the Convec Convert function will display
a CF message (Figure 20) as a reminder to check food when the
bake time is 75% complete. At this time the oven control will
sound 1 long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time has
finished.
To add Convec Convert to Convec Bake function using default
oven set temperature of 350°F (176°C):
1. Press Convec Bake.
2. Press Convec Convert.
To cancel Convec Convert at any time press .
To program oven for Convec Convert with oven default temper-
ature of 350°F (176°C) and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
1. Press Convec Bake.
2. Press to accept.
3. Press Cook Time.
4. Enter 3 0 using numeric keys.
5. Press to accept.
6. Press Convec Convert.
To cancel Convec Convert at any time press .
To program oven for Convec Convert with recipe temperature of
425°F (218°C) and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
1. Press Convec Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 (2 1 8) using numeric keys.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Cook Time.
5. Enter 3 0 using numeric keys.
6. Press to accept.
7. Press Convec Convert. Set bake temperature will convert to
a lower temperature and begin baking process.
To cancel Convec Convert at any time press .
Important note:
•Convec Convert may only be used with the Convec Bake
function and with a minimum of 20 minutes cook time.
•When using Convec Convert feature Cook Time reductions
may vary depending on the oven set temperature.
•The convection fan will begin rotating six minutes after
Convec Bake, Convec Roast or Convec Convert has been
activated.
•If the oven door is opened when any convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
Figure 20: Check Food reminder shown in display.

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Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically
turn the oven function off after a desired length of time.
To program oven to bake with oven default temperature of
350°F (176°C) and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 3 0 using numeric keys.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Bake.
5. Press .
When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off
automatically. (Figure 21) The oven control will beep 3 times
every 30 seconds as a reminder until is pressed.
Important note:
•The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake, Convec Bake,
Convec Roast, Slow Cook and Preheat. Cook Time or Delay
Start will not operate with the Broil function.
•The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes
unless oven is set for continuous cooking.
•To check the time remaining during a timed cooking
function, press the Cook Time key once and the time
remaining will appear in the display momentarily.
Setting Delay Start
Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or
cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time
of day is set correctly.
Food poisoning hazard.Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refriger-
ator 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 program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5:30, to shut-off
automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375°F (190°C):
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 5 0 using numeric keys.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Delay Start.
5. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric keys.
6. Press to accept.
7. Press Bake.
8. Enter 3 7 5 (1 9 0) using numeric keys.
9. Press .
When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off
automatically. The oven control will beep 3 times every 30
seconds as a reminder until key is pressed.
Important note:
•Delay Start may be set using a 24 hr clock. To set clock for
24 Hr operation See “Setting 12 hour or 24 hour display
mode” on page 13 for more information.
•The Delay Start feature may be used with Convec Bake,
Convec Roast, Convec Convert, Bake, Slow Cook and
Preheat functions and Self Clean. Delay Start or Cook Time
will not operate with the Broil function.
Figure 21: Display showing cooking has ended

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Oven Controls
Setting Broil
Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is
factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature
may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and
550°F (288°C).
The suggested broil settings table (Table 3) are recommenda-
tions only. Depending on cooking preferences you can increase
or decrease cooking times or move food to a different rack
position. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table,
follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the
item closely.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be
explosive.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, exterior, oven
racks and oven will become very hot which can cause burns.
Important note:
•Always keep the door closed when broiling. Always arrange
oven racks when oven is cool.
•For best results when broiling, use quality broil pan along
with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to drain the
fat from food, helping to reduce smoking and avoid
splatter.
•When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
To set the Broil with the default temperature of 550°F (288°C):
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food.
2. Position bakeware in oven to the preferred rack position.
(Figure 22). Be sure to close oven door before broiling.
3. Press Broil.
4. Press .
5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and broil other side
until done to your satisfaction.
6. When finished broiling press .
7. To cancel Broil at any time press .
•Note: A broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this
appliance. To purchase them, call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-
HOME (1-800-469-4663) and order broiler pan kit
5304442087.
Figure 22: Rack positions (L) optional broil pan and insert (R)
1
2
3
5
4
Table 3: Suggested Broil Settings
Food Rack Position Setting Cook Time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Preparation
Steak 1” thick 4th or 5th* 550°F/288°C 6 4 Medium
Steak 1” thick 4th or 5th* 550°F/288°C 7 5 Medium-well
Steak 1” thick 4th or 5th* 550°F/288°C 8 7 Well
Pork chops 3/4” thick 4th 550°F/288°C 8 6 Well
Chicken (bone in) 3rd 450°F/232°C 20 10 Well
Chicken (boneless) 3rd 450°F/232°C 8 6 Well
Fish 5th* 550°F/288°CF - as directed -
- as directed -
Well
Shrimp 4th 550°F/288°C Well
Hamburger 1” thick 5th* 550°F/288°C 9 7 Medium
Hamburger 1” thick 4th 550°F/288°C 10 8 Well
* When broiling in 5th position use offset oven rack if available.

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Oven Controls
Setting Slow Cook
The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower
oven temperatures for longer periods of time. Slow Cook is ideal
for roasting beef, pork, and poultry. Slow cooking meats may
result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but will not burn
the outside as it seals in the meat’s juices.
Two Slow Cook settings are available, high (Hi) or low (Lo). The
high setting is best for cooking foods between 4 and 5 hours.
The low setting is best for cooking foods up to 9 hours or longer.
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 refriger-
ator 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.
Some tips for best results when using Slow Cook:
•Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking.
•When using a single oven rack, place in oven rack position
2 or 3. Position racks to accommodate the size of various
bakeware when cooking multiple food items.
•Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open
when checking foods. If the oven heat escapes often, the
Slow Cook time may need to be extended.
•Cover to keep foods moist or use a loose or vented type
cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown.
•Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur. Cook
times will vary depending on the weight, fat content, bone,
and the shape of the roast. Preheating the oven will not be
necessary when using the Slow Cook feature.
•Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of
cooking.
Important note:
•Slow Cook may be used with additional settings of Cook
Time and Delay Start.
•The maximum cook time for Slow Cook function is 11 hours
and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the
continuous bake mode.
To set Slow Cook:
1. Position bakeware in oven and close oven door.
2. Press Slow Cook. HI will appear in the display indicating the
default temperature setting is for high.
3. If a low setting is needed, press Slow Cook again to select
the low setting.
4. Press to activate Slow Cook.
To cancel Slow Cook at any time press .
Warm & Hold™
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
Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already
at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods
warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has
finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut-off automati-
cally. Warm & Hold will keep the oven temperature at 170° F
(77°C).
To set Warm & Hold:
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven.
2. Press Warm & Hold. HLd will appear in the display. If no
other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for
Warm & Hold will clear.
3. Press . Warm & Hold will automatically turn on and
then turn off after 3 hours unless cancelled.
To turn Warm & Hold off at any time press .
To add Warm & Hold to turn ON after baking 45 minutes with
a set temperature of 425°F (218°C):
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 4 5 using numeric keys.
3. Press .
4. Press Bake and enter 4 2 5 (2 1 8) on numeric keys.
5. Press to accept.
6. Press Warm & Hold. Hld will appear in the display.
7. Press to accept. When the cook time is over, the Warm
& Hold will automatically turn ON. The Warm & Hold
function will automatically turn OFF after 3 hours.
Important note:
•Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170° F
(77°C) for 3 hours.
•Warm & Hold may be set when finished cooking or may be
added to automatically turn on after cooking using Cook
Time. Delay Start may also be added.