Kenmore 790.7040 User manual

Use & Care Guide
Gu[a de uso ycuidada
English /EspafioJ
Model/Modelos: 790,7040_o 7303 _
®
P/N 808530302 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Table of Contents
Kenmore Limited Warranty ........................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 3-6
Before Setting Oven Controls .................................................... 7
Before Setting Surface Controls ................................................ 8
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................. 9
Oven Controls Functions ........................................................... 10
Setting Oven Controls .......................................................... 10-13
Setting Clock .......................................................................... 10
Setting Timer ........................................................................... 11
Setting Bake ............................................................................. 11
Setting Broil .............................................................................. 12
Adjusting oven temperature .................................................. 13
Care & Cleaning ................................................................... 14-18
Before You Caii - Solutions to common problems .......... 19-20
Protection Agreements ............................................................... 21
Sears Service .............................................................................. 22
KENMORE LiMiTED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sate 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 sate 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 maferlal and workmanship, and wlll 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 accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all sup-
plied 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.
11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
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.
Disclalmer of implled warranties; llmltafion of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein, implied warranties, includ-
ing 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 lia-
ble 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 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 ex-
penses 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 MSB 2C3
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols and
instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow aJJ
instructions given.
Definitions
_lbThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert to
you
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING
or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
= indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoidea, 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
propertydamage,personalniuryordeath.
ii FoRYourSAFETY:
mDo not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
mWHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
" Do not try to fight any appffance.
ii
" Do no| touch any eJec|rlcaJ swi|ch; do not use any
ii phone in your buiIdlng.
ii "JmmedlateJy call your gas supplier from a
ii neighbor's phone. Follow the gas suppller's
ii instructlons.
*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.
Tip Over Hazard
* A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
* Verify the anti=tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
* Ensure the anti=tip device is re=engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
*Do not operate the range 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.
Range
leveling le_@__ Anti-tip
___. bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
ii properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
ii to tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.
ii
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
ii proper installation.
ii
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE
children should not be left alone or unattended in the area
where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer or
lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to chlJdren
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.
Save these instructions for future reference.

important Safety instructions
*Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking
the range. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
*Proper Installatlon--Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSi
Z223.- latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1,
and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-iatest edition, or in Canada
CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1,
and local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
range. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to
disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in case of an emergency.
* User servlclng--Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless speclfically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
*Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, antl-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.
*Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
*For electric ignition models only: Do not attempt to
operate the range during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off: the range. If the range is not turned
off: and the power resumes, the range will begin to
operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock
and oven function
NEVER use this appllance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning.
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passag-
es in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with
materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE
poisoning. Aluminum fall linings may trap heat, causing a
fire hazard.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT allow children
to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on
an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury.
Storage in or on appliance m flammable
materlals should not be stored in an oven, near surface
units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower
oven. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the range.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS,
AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and
oven burners may be hot even though flames are not visible.
Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these
areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the
oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven
door and window.
Wear proper apparel -- loose-fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
Do not use water or flour on grease fires
smother the fire with a pan lld, or use baking soda, a dry
chemlcal or foam-type extinguisher.
When heating fat or grease, watch it
closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become
too hot.
Use dry potholders m moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholden
Do not heat unopened food containers
buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.

important Safety instructions
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
Use Proper Flame Size m 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 emciency.
* 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.
Protective Liners m DO NOT use aluminum
toll to llne 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.
*Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer or
lower oven door = Stand to the side of the range when
opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
• 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.
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.
*Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is
located below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in
this area when the oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat=sensitive items on
or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.
*Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let
potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven.
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler
pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept
away from the high heat of the broiler.
*Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a
list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.

important Safety instructions
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure aii controls are turned OFF and the range is
COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
* Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease
that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area
around each surface burner. Do not allow grease to
accumulate.
*Kitchen cleaners and aerosols mAlways follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. 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.
Conversion to L.P.Gas
Personal injury or death from electrical
shock may occur if the range is not installed by a quallfied
installer or electrician.
Any additions, changes or conversions
required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
the application needs must be made by a qualified
technician.
Grounding instructions
Avoid fire hazard or electrlcal shock. DO
NOT use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove
grounding prong from electrlcal power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug
for your protection against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO
NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded.
For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into
an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly
grounded.
If a 2-prong wail receptacle is the only available outlet,
it isthe personal responsibility of the consumer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this
range for complete installation and grounding instructions.
Grounding type
wall rece
This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum
(L.P.) Gas.
If L.P.conversion is needed, contact your local L.P. Gas
provider for assistance. The L.P. conversion kit is provided
with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR (back
side) panel of the range. Before installing the kit be sure to
follow the L.P. Installation Instructions carefully.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
Product Record
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product. You wiii find the model and
serial number printed on an identification plate. See bottom
of this page for serial plate location.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Save sales receipt for future reference.
Serial Plate Location
Open broiler drawer (some models) or
storage drawer (some models).

Before Setting Surface Controls
Installing burner grates
Do not use the surface burners without the
burner grates properly installed. Missing pieces or improper
installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your
range and cool<ware.
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. Use the tabs on the grates to
arrange. Grates should rest flush against each other and
against the sides of the recess.
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
cool<ware, check for flatness
by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware (Fig. 1). Fig. 1
Please note: The size and type of utensil used, and the
amount and type of food being cooked 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.
Cast Iron -A slow heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached.
Porcelaln-enamel on metal -Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Before Setting Surface Controls
Setting proper burner flame size
I_[]i][]_l Never extend the flame beyond the outer
edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy,
and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment.
Agood 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.
Flame size_ Type of cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a
boil; pan broiling.
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,
gravies; steaming.
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
For most cooking; start on the highest setting and then
turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the
recommendations as a guide for determining proper flame
size for various types of cooking.
_These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
other types of pans.
For deep fat frying; use a thermometer and adjust the
surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food wii!
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 cool<properly.
incorrect
flame setting

Setting Surface Controls
Seffing surface burners
Always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and
type of food being prepared. Set a flame size appropriate
to the cool<ware. Adjust burner to a setting that does not
allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the
cooking utensil,
When a surface control knob is turned to the LITE position,
the selected surface burner will ignite automatically from a
spark generated by the electric ignitor.
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
cauniercJackwlse out of the OFF position (Fig. 1).
3. Rotate to the BiTE position. Visually check that the
burner has lit.
4. Once the burner has a flame, turn the knob out of the
LITE setting to the desired flame size setting. Use the
control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.
Please note: 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.
Important notes
*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.
Fig. 1
J_J_J]J_J Do not place flammable items such as
plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings an the cooktop when it is in use. These items
could melt or ignite. PothoJders, towels or wooden spoons
could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum fail, or ANY
material that can melt on the range cookfop. 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.

Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located at center rear of coaktep below
the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm
air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Do not block the oven vent.
oven vent
Fig. 1
Removing, replacing and arranging racks
Always use oven mitts when using the
oven. When cooking using the oven, the oven interior, oven
racks and cooktop win become very hot which can cause
burns.
Arranging -always arrange
the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the ................ __
oven). _r'7_
.... D
--__: _:_
Toremeve-puUtherack
forward until it stops. Lift up _ ::_ii_ _)_:_J
front of rack and slide out. 7<_<_::_ :_ F
.........7 _L --_--- i
To replace - fit the rack onto
theguidesontheovenwalls.
Tilt the front of the rack _;__ _-;_-
upward and slide the rack
back into place. Fig. 2
Recommended oven rack positions by food type:
(Refer to Fig. 2 for oven rack positions)
Food type Position
Broiling
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & mumns
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles
Small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham
See broil section
2or3
1 or2
1 or2
1
The fiat oven rack or fiat handle oven rack (some models)
may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (some models) will place the base of
the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than a fiat oven
rack. This feature provides several additional possible oven
rack positions.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baiting results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cool<ware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or
back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the pans and cool<ware in the oven for even heat to
reach around the food.
Operating oven light (some models)
The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the
oven door is opened. Press the oven light switch located on
the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light
ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed.
The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall
of the oven interior. To change the interior oven light, see
Changing the even fight in the Care & Cleaning section.
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