Kenmore 790.9260 Series User manual

Use & Care Guide
Guia de uso y cuidada
English /Espafiol
Model/Modelos:
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P/N 316902010 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 elements ................................................................ 11
Dual radiant surface element (some models) ............................. 12
Warm & Ready TM Zone (some models) ....................................... 13
Oven Control Functions ....................................................................... 14
Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 14-20
Setting clock ...................................................................................... 14
Setting silent or audible control mode ......................................... 14
Changing temperature display (F° or C °) .................................... 15
Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour
Energy Saving feature ..................................................................... 15
Setting Timer ..................................................................................... 15
Oven Lockout .................................................................................... 16
Setting Bake ...................................................................................... 16
Setting Cook Time ............................................................................ 17
Setting Delay Start ........................................................................... 18
Using AirGuard TM feature .............................................................. 18
Broil ..................................................................................................... 19
Warm & Hold TM .............................................................................. 20
Adjusting oven temperature .......................................................... 20
Select Clean .................................................................................... 21-22
Care & Cleaning ............................................................................ 23-27
Cleaning recommendation table .................................................. 23
Cooktop maintenance and cleaning ...................................... 24-25
Replacing oven light ....................................................................... 26
Removing and replacing lift-off oven door ................................ 27
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ................... 28-30
Master Protection Agreements ........................................................... 31
Sears Service ......................................................................... back cover
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 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 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.
Z 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 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 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. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

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 m 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 wiii expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element wiii also improve
efficiency.
*Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend
over adjacent surface elements m 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.
oNever 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 cook top use.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR CERAMIC-
GLASS COOK TOP MODELS
* Do not cook on broken cook top _ If cool< 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 caution _ 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.
•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
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR SELF-
CLEANING OVENS
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 element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
* Clean in the self-cleanlng cycle only the parts listed in
thls Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the oven racks, broil pan, broil pan insert and
any cookware, cooking utensils or foods from the oven.
°Do Not Use Oven Cleaners -- No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
*Kitchen cleaners and aerosols m Always 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 m Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning hoods.
° 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.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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 fhls 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.

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 baking results. Do not
block oven vent. oven vent
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Fig. 1
Removing, replacing and arranging racks
Always use pot holders or oven miffs when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and
exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot
which can cause burns.
Protective Liners mDO 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.
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 oven rack
onto the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the
front of oven rack upward
and slide the rack back into
place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using. Fig. 2
some
models
Recommended oven rack positions by food type:
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
4or5
2or3
1or2
1or2
Types of oven racks
flat handle
oven rack
___offset oven rack
ttom
rack
oven
The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack
(some models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place
the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower
than fiat oven racks. This design provides several additional
possible positions between the flat rack positions.
To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven
rack (on some models) in the lowest rack position for
roasting large cuts of meat.
Fig. 3
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking 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 cookware in the oven for even heat to reach
around the food (See Fig. 3 ).
Baking layer cakes with I or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven
racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 5 (6 using
the offset oven rack on some models). For best results when
baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack, place
cookware on rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2).

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.
W
°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.
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 is marked on the control
panel and wiii glow when any surface cooking element
heats up and wiii remain on until the cooktop has cooled
to a MODERATE level.
ELEMENT ON
HOT SURFACE
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 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 with the ceramic cookfop. If these items melt
on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Important notes:
°Radiant elements have a iimiter 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 Controls
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 cooktop 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).
Wcirmer Zone Single Ducl_ element contro_
control element (some models)
(some models) control
Fig. 1 - Position of control knobs may be different
depending on model.
Turbo Boil feature (on some models)
....,,: _'URBO BOIL
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.
Your appliance may be equipped with a special element on
the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL.
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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