Kenmore 790.9131 Series User manual

Use & Care Guide
Gu_a de uso y cuidada
English /Espafiol
Model/Modelos:
I<en790. 9131_, 9141_
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P/N 316902004 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Table of Contents
Appliance Warranty ............................................................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3-6
Product Record/Serial Plate Location ............................................... 6
Before Setting Oven Controls .............................................................. 7
Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ....................... 7
Before Setting Surface Controls ..................................................... 8-10
Using proper cookware .................................................................... 8
Cookware material types ................................................................. 8
Home canning ................................................................................... 10
Setting Surface Controls ................................................................. 11-13
Radiant surface element .................................................................. 11
Dual radiant surface element ........................................................ 12
Warm & Ready TM Zone .................................................................. 13
Oven Control Features ......................................................................... 14
Setting Oven Controls .................................................................... 14-17
Setting Clock ..................................................................................... 14
Changing oven temperature display (F ° or C°) .......................... 14
Setting Timer ..................................................................................... 15
Setting Bake ...................................................................................... 15
Broil ..................................................................................................... 16
Adjusting Oven Temperature ......................................................... 17
Care & Cleaning ............................................................................. 18-22
Cleaning recommendation table ................................................... 18
Cooktop maintenance and cleaning ....................................... 19-20
General cleaning ............................................................................. 20
Removing and replacing lift-off oven door ................................ 22
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ................... 23-25
Master Protection Agreement ............................................................ 27
Sears Service ......................................................................... back cover
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to aii 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 repain 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 coaktap that are nat a result of thermal shack.
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 sale and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by Jaw. 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 or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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. Please pay attention to these symbols and
follow all instructions given.
Definitions
_This is the alert It is used to alert to
safety symbol. you
potential personal injury hazards, Obey aJJsafety
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 avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
- indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
*All ranges can tip.
* Injuw to persons could result.
* Install anti=tlp device packed with
range.
* See ins|alia|ion ins|rue|ions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range
must be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket provided with the
range. To check if the bracket is
installed properly, visually check that
rear leveling leg is inserted into and
fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by
removing lower front panel or storage
drawer from the range.
For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven,
grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt
to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for
ii proper anti- tip bracket installation.
ii
" Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpaddng the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
*Proper instaliatlon--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. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this range.
. User servlclngmDo not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the 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.
Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=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.
Do not attempt to operate the range during apower
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.
Stepplng, 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
materials 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.
Save these instructions for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in
the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Aluminum loll linings may trap heat,
causing afire hazard.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE m
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 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.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING
UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR
SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and oven
heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface cooking units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these
areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cool< top, surfaces facing the cool< top,
the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,
oven door and oven door 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 m smother the fire with a pan lld, or use baking
soda, a dry chemical or foam=type extinguisher.
When heating fat or grease, watch if
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
pothoider.
Do not heat unopened food containers
buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.
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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
Protective Liners =DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOiL 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.
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 interior 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.
Save these instructions for future reference.

important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
*Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before
turning it on, and turn the element off before removing
the pan.
*Use proper pan size -- This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC-
GLASS COOl( TOP MODELS
*Do not cook on broken cook top---If cook top should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
*Clean cook top with ca_|on---If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
*Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend
over adjacent surface elements -- 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 units.
*Never leave surface elements 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 cool< top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cool< top
use.
*When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the
fan on.
Save these instructions for future reference.

important Safety Instructions
iMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all 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 element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
* Kitchen cleaners and aerosols m Always follow the
rnanufacfurer_s recommended dlrecflons for use. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
* Clean ventilating hoods frequently m Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filler. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning hoods.
Product Record
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will 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
To locate the serial plate open the storage drawer. The
serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame.
Save these instructions for future reference.

Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the left side of 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 bakincj results. Do not
block oven vent.
oven vent
7Fig. 1
Removing, replacing and arranging racks
Always use oven mitts when using the
oven. When cookincj using the oven, the oven interior,
oven racks and cooktop wiii become very hot which can
cause burns.
Arranging -always arrange
the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the
oven).
To remove - pull the rack
forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.
To replace - fit the rack onto
the guides on the oven wails.
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)
r
Food type Position
Broiling
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles
Small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham
See broil
2or3
lor2
lor2
1
Types of oven racks flat handle
ck
fla V
ov _ _ offset
oven rack
The flat oven rack or fiat handle oven rack (on some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (on some models) will place the base
of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than a flat
oven rack. This feature provides several additional possible
oven rack positions.
Air circulation in the oven
For best bakincj results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware 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 cookware in the oven for even heat to
reach around the food.

Before Setting Surface Contro&
Using proper cookware
The size and type of
cookware used wiii
influence the radiant
element power levei
setting needed for best
cooking results. Be sure to
follow the
recommendations for
using proper cookware as
illustrated in both Figs. 1
&2.
Fig. 1
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cool<ware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (See Fig. 2). For more detailed information
about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and
Cooktop cleaning in the Care &Cleaning section.
Cookware material _ypes
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. 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). If aluminum pans slide across the
ceramic cooktop_ they may leave metal marks which wiil
resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durabie_ easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast iron -A slow heat conductor however wiii retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
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°Flat bottom and straight
sides.
°Tight fitting lids.
°Weight of handle does
not flit pan. Pan is well
balanced.
°Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
°Made of material that
conducts heat well.
" Easy to dean.
° Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
'_ .........
• Curved and warped pans.
Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle flits pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Fig. 2
Porcelaln-enamel on metal -Heating characteristics wiii
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
important note:
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting
point of cookware made with these materials may be
reached quickly especially if left empty & they may bond
to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it wiii
damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow aii the cookware
manufacturer's suggestions when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

Before Setting Surface Controls
About the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element
underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the
diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only
flat-bottomed cool<ware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns.
About the radiant surface elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF.
The heating element retains enough heat to provide a
uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
Radiant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass
surface may still be hat and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on fop
of the range when if is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow alumlnum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or ANY materlal that can melt to
make contact wlfh the ceramic cookfap. If these items melt
on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights
Your appliance is equipped with different types of surface
indicator lights that will glow on the control panel -- the
ELEMENT ON and the HOT SURFACE indicator lights.
The ELEMENT ON indicator light is marked on the control
panel and wiii glow when a surface cooking element is
turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after
cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls
are turned OFF.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light eis marked on the control
panel and wiiJ glow when any surface cooking element
heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled
to a MODERATE level.
ELEMENT ON
HOT SURFACE
important notes:
°Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cool<ware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat.
°Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care &
Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this
Use & Care Guide.

Before Setting Surface Contro&
Types of cooktop surface elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the
ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element
available.
The slngle radiant element or elements will have one round
outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone
feature (on some models), located on the center rear area
of the cool<top, uses one round outline and is designed to
keep food warm only.
Adual (on some models) radiant element allows the user to
set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both
inner and outer portions may be set to heat together (See
Fig. 1).
Warmer Zone Single
control element
(some models) control
Dual element control
(some models)
Fig. 1- Position of control knobs may be different
depending on model.
Power Element feature (on some models)
Your appliance may be equipped with a special element on
the ceramic cooktop marked POWER ELEMENT.
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 aii the information they have available as weii
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 with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning
using a ceramic cooktop.
Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.
*Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
*Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water
to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2
different surface cooking areas at the same time. This
will cause uneven heating results and may cause the
ceramic cooktop to fracture.
These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when
bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and
when preparing larger quantities of food.
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface element settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type
of food being cooked wiil influence the surface element
power level setting needed for best cooking results.
The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based
when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Suggested settings for single and dual (some models)
radiant surface elements table
Settings Type of cooking
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling
Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep
fat fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces and gravies or
steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 1
Radiant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass
surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to the surface elements.
!I_ Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or ANY materlal that can melt to
make contact wlth the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt
on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Fig. 2
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 2).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
important notes:
•For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a
guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each
surface element provides a constant amount of heat at
each setting. Refer to the Suggested radiant surface
element settings table for suggested power level settings.
°Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Radiant elements have a iimiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
"A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond
the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware
is too small for the surface heating area.
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Setting Surface Controls
Dual radiant surface element (some models)
To operate the dual radlont element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
.Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to
begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the
element (marked dual - See Fig. 2). If only the inner
heating portion is needed (marked single - See Fig. 1) for
smaller cool<ware, push in and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to start.
Please note that you may switch from the single or dual
settings at any time during cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
important notes:
°For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
°The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a
guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each
surface element provides a constant amount of heat at
each setting. Refer to the Suggested rodlont surface
e_ement settings table for suggested power level settings.
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RJent Front
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Right Front
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0
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Heating with inner Heating with both
(small) element only elements
Areas that heat are shown darkened.
*Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Radiant elements have a iimiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat.
*A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond
the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware
is too small for the surface heating area.
Radiant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The gloss
surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place pIosflc items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plosflc wrappings on top
of the range 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 surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookwore or ANY moterlol that con melt to
make contact wlfh the ceramic cookfop. If these items melt
on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
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Setting Surface Controls
Wclrm &Recldy TM Zone (some models)
The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature
(See Fig. 1) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-
safe dinner plates.
Fig. 1
Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the
wormer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should
be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the
cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended
for oven and cool<top use on the warmer zone.
Setting wormer zone control:
1. Push in either direction and
turn the warmer zone control
knob to the desired
temperature level (See Fig 2).
The temperatures are
approximate, and are
designated by HI (high), MED
(medium) and LO (low).
However, the control can be
set at any position between
HI and LO for different levels
of warming.
WARMER ZONE
@
Fig. 2
2. When ready to serve, turn the warmer zone control
knob to OFF position. The warmer zone will remain hot
until the hot surface indicator light turns OFF.
important notes:
* The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at
any time when the warmer zone is turned ON.
* Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap
or aluminum toll to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil
can melt onto the cool<top.
Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone
recommended food settings (See Fig. 3). If a particular
food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as
needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures
by using the medium level.
Wormer zone recommended food settings
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plates with Food
Eggs
Gravies
Meats
Sauces
Soups (cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
LO Low)
LO Low)
LO Low)
LO Low)
LO Low)
MED Medium)
MED Medium)
MED Medium)
MED Medium)
MED Medium)
HI (High)
HI (High)
HI (High)
Fig. 3
Unlike other radiant surface elements, the
warmer zone will not glow red when it is HOT. The glass
surface moy still be hot and burns can occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the wormer zone as cookware and
plates will be hot.
Do not place flammable items such as
plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items
could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons
could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookwore or ANY material that con melt to
make contact with the ceromlc cooktop. If these items melt
on the cool<top they may damage the ceramic cool<top.
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Oven Control Features
For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below.
Indlcator lights m These
indicator lights show if
Bake or Broil is active.
Bake pad m Use to
select the bake feature.
o
Bake !]^ Up and down arrow
pads_ Use with the
feature or function
pads to set oven
temperature or
adjusting the clock
and minute timer.
Broil pad _ Use to
select the variable broil
feature.
Timer Set/Off pad -- Use to set or cancel Clock pad -- Use to
the minute timer. The minute timer does not set the time of day.
start or stop cooking.
STOP pad m Use to clear any feature
previously entered except the time of day and
minute timer. Press STOP to end cooking.
Setting Oven Controls
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power
supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display
will flash "12:00".
You must set the clock for the time of day before using the
appliance.
To set the dock:
1. Press (_ key pad once (do not hold key pad down).
2. Within 5seconds, press and hold the A or V key
pad until the correct time of day appears in the
display and release key pad.
3. The clock should display the correct time of day.
Changing temperature display mode (°F or °C)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit)
when shipped from the factory. The display may be
changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven
temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C
(Celsius) or from °C to °F (Fahrenheit):
Press and hold Broil key pad (for 6-8 seconds) until F
or C appears in the display. At this time the display will
show the current temperature display mode whether
set for F or C. Before proceeding read the notes below.
2. Press either A or V key pad to toggle between F
(Fahrenheit) or C(Celsius) mode choices.
3. To accept the change, wait until the oven control
provides the acceptance beep (See Notes below).
4. The display will return to the time of day with the
temperature display mode changed the next time the
oven is set for Bake or Broil.
Important notes:
If at any time during the process of changing the
temperature display mode you decide not to change
the mode, press the STOPkey pad once before the
acceptance beep.
The temperature display mode cannot be changed
when Bake or Broil is active.
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Setting Oven Controls
$effing Timer
The timer aflows you to track your cooking times without
interferring the cooking process. The timer may be set from
]minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set Timer:
1. Press Timer Set/Off.
2. Press the A to increase the time in one minute
increments. Press and hold the A to increase the
time in 10 minute increments. The timer can be set for
any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59
minutes.
Note; If the V pad is pressed first, the timer wiii
advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
3. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound a 3
second tone . 0:00 will show in the display until Timer
Set/Off is pressed.
Important notes:
The Timer will not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep
when the set time has run out. The minute timer can be
used alone or when Baize or Broil is active.
If another feature is active when the Timer is running,
the minute timer will show in the display. To view
information about other active features, press the key
pad for that feature.
To change the time remaining in Timer:
While the timer is active, press and hold the A or V
key pad to increase or decrease the time remaining.
To cancel the Timer before the set time has run out:
Press Timer Set/Off key pad once.
Seffing Bake
The oven may be programmed to Baize at any temperature
from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset
baize temperature is 350°F (177°C).
To set Bake:
1. Press Bake key pad. appears in display.
.Within 5 seconds, press A or V key pad. The
display will show 350°F (177°C). By pressing and
holding A or V key pad, the temperature can
be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set
to display Celsius).
.As soon as the A or V key pad is released, the
oven will begin preheating to the selected temperature.
As a reminder the control will beep when the oven
reaches the set baking temperature.
Important notes:
To cancel Baize at any time press the key pad.
Important: 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 recommended for pies.
Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies and
muffins.
To change oven temperature after Bake has started:
1. Press Bake key pad once. Visually check the bake
temperature and that it needs to be changed.
2. Press the A or V key pad to increase or decrease
the set temperature to the desired new oven
temperature.
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Setting Oven Controls
Broil
Use the broil function to cool< meats that require direct
exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The
Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F.
The suggested broil settings (See Fig. 3) are provided for
recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times
or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If
the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow
the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the
item closely.
To set Broil:
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum
browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before
adding food.
.Position cookware in oven. Leave oven door open at
broil stop position when broiling (See Fig. 2).
3. Press Broil key pad. ----
4.
.
6.
wiii appear in display.
Press the A or V key pad until the desired broil
setting level appears in the display, nor is for normal, hi
for high and Io is for low setting. Most foods can be
broiled at the hi broil setting. Select the Io broil setting
to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should
be broiled to the well-done stage.
Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil
food on 2nd side.
When finished broiling or to cancel broil at any time
press STOP.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven
door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire
extinguisher. 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 cooktop wiii become very hot which can
cause burns
Important notes:
°Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
°For best results when broiling, use a quality broil pan
along with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to
drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter and
reduce smoking.
°When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
Suggested broil settings (See Fig. 1)
Food Rack position Setting Doneness
Steak 1" thick 5th Hi Medium
Steal< 1" thick 5th Normal Medium-well
Pork chops 3/4" thick 4th Normal Well
Chicken 4th Lo Well
Fish 4th Lo Weli
Hamburger 1" thick 4th Hi Well
Fig. 3
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Setting Oven Controls
Adjusting oven temperature
Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to
ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few
uses,follow your recipe times and temperature
recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking
too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the
control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the
temperature displayed.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press & hold the Bake key pad and release after the
display shows the factory temperature setting of 00.
the oven temperature has been previously adjusted
from the factory setting, the latest adjusted value will
appear in the display instead.
2. You may increase the oven temperature in 5°F
increments with each press of the A key pad. You
may also adjust the oven temperature downward in
5°F increments with each press of the V key pad
(total adjustment range is +35°F to -35 ° F).
3. To accept the change, wait until the oven control
provides the acceptance beep (See Notes).
4. The oven temperature adjustment has been accepted
by the oven control and the display wiil return to the
time of day.
Important notes:
*If at any time during the process of adjusting the oven
temperature feature you decide not to make the
change, press the STOPkey pad once before the
acceptance beep tone.
=The oven temperature adjustment feature can not be
modified if Bake or Broil is active.
The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control has been set for °C (Celsius) temperature
display mode. In this case each press of the A or
V key pad will adjust in 1°C increments upward
(maximum +18°C) or downward (maximum -18°C),
depending on which arrow key pad is pressed.
DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside
your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much
as 20 to 40°F from actual temperatures.
Operating oven light (on some models)
The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the
oven door is opened.
Press the rocker switch marked OVEN LIGHT on the control
panel to turn the oven light ON and OFF whenever the
oven door is closed.
The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wail
of the oven interior. To replace the interior oven light, see
Replacing oven light in the Care & Cleaning section.
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Care & Cleaning
Cleaning recommendation table
Surface type
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl pieces
Recommendation
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-
60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of
these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position;
grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up
the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.
Control panel Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any
Control key pad membrane knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can
Decorative trim (some models) scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess
water from dishcloth before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around
the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze
excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.
Oven interior & door liner Gentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. Rinse
with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots
Porcelain enamel broil pan and with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water
broil pan insert (some models) and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse
and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid
content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit iuices or pie filling) to remain on the
surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
The oven interior is porcelain coated and safe to clean with oven cleaners following
manufacturer's instructions. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain
may become damaged during future heating. Do not spray oven cleaner on any
electrical controls or switches. Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on
oven temperature sensing bulb. Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim, door
gasket, plastic drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range. Clean
any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. Clean with
hot, soapy water. Rinse using clean water and a cloth. For additional cleaning
information see General cJeanlng in the Care & Cleaning section.
Oven racks Remove oven racks from oven cavity before cleaningl clean by using a mild,
abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry
and then replace in oven.
Oven door Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do
not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to
enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh
abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.
Stalnless Steel (on some models) Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning
stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use
cleaners with high concentrations of chlorldes or chlorlne. Do not use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess
cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future
oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hob soapy water and
a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
Ceramic cooktop Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See "Cool<top cleaning" and
"Cool<top maintenance" later in the Care & Cleaning section.
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Care & Cleaning
Cooktop maintenance
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining
your ceramic glass cooktop.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the
recommended CookTopO Cleaning Creme to the ceramic
surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement
cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-
abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. This will make
cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special
cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the
glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the
cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface.
These marks should be removed immediately after the
cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream.
Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior
to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough
bottoms can marl< or scratch the cooktop surface.
Do not:
°Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop (See
Fig. 1).
°Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom;
replace with clean cookware before using.
°Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in
the kitchen.
°Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a
pan.
°Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass
cooktop, they may cause it to crack.
Cooktop cleaning
DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot
cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and
can chemlcally damage the ceramlc-glass surface.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the
controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. The
glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the
glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
For light to moderate soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly
to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive
plastic type no-scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire
cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned
thoroughly, leaving no residue.
For heavy, burned on soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly
to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive
plastic type no-scratch cleaning pad, applying pressure as
needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop
for any other purpose.
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor
blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the
surface (See Fig. 2). Remove loosened soils with cooktop
cleaning cream and buff surface clean.
Fig. 2
Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled
or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent
damage (such as pitting of the cool<top surface) may occur
if not removed immediately. After turning the surface
elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula
with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as
illustrated). Allow the cool<top to cool, and use the same
method for heavy or burned on soils.
Fig, 1
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Care & Cleaning
Cookfop cleaning
Do not use the following on the cooktop:
•Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as
metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the
cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
°Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach,
ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor
the cooktop.
• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they
can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and
cause discoloration.
Important note:
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use
an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products
that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass
cooktops.
General cleaning
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is
COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food
spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as mill<,
tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain
on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after
cleaning. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as
possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the effort required
for major cleaning later.
Folgow these deanlng precautions:
*Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance
manually.
Cleaning porcelain enamel oven:
The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to dean
using oven cleaners.
Adhere to the fallowlng precautions when using
spray oven cleaners:
*DO NOT spray cleaner on the electrical controls or
switches because it could cause a short circuit and
result in sparking or fire.
DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on
the temperature sensing bulb; it could cause the oven
to heat improperly. The bulb is located in the rear of
the oven. Carefully wipe the bulb dean after each
oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb. A
change in its position could affect how the oven bakes.
Avoid bending the bulb and capillary tube.
DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or
gasket, drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces
of the range, plastic or painted surfaces. The cleaner
can damage these surfaces.
To remove heavy soil:
1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or
for several hours with the oven door dosed. Clean
softened dirt spots using hot, soapy water. Rinse well
with water and a dean cloth.
2. If soil remains, use a nonabrasive scouring pad or a
nonabrasive cleaner. If necessary, use an oven cleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT mix
ammonia with other cleaners.
3. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the
front center of the oven bottom. Clean with hot, soapy
water. Rinse well using dean water and a cloth.
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