Kenmore 790.9415 Series User manual

Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents
Please carefully read and save these instructions ............................... 2
Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 2
Before Setting Oven Controls ...................................................................... 8
Oven vent location ..................................................................................... 8
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 9
Using proper cookware ............................................................................ 9
Cookware Material Types ....................................................................... 9
About the surface elements ...................................................................... 9
Home Canning .......................................................................................... 10
Element On indicator lights .................................................................... 10
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................ 11
Surface element settings ......................................................................... 11
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 12
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................ 12
Self Clean .................................................................................................. 20
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 23
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 27
Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 27
Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 28
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This Use & Care Guide contains operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product
may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look
exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced with installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
I(enmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the
product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recom-
mended 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 limi-
tation 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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appli-
ance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a potentially
haZardous situation which_ if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
-Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is
not hazard related.
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
andadults.
leveling leg J_-_l_ Anti fi
__ bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
to title range forward. When properly
installaed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
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, plastic ware, and towels, as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the oven.
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 over door may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other
injury.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Important: Important Safety Notice -The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances
known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before
using the range. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the range.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
Proper InstallationmBe sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.
User ServicingmDo not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Never modify or alter the construction of
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the 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 surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
Placement of Oven Racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, use extreme caution and do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in
oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the
rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
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 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 aver adjacent
surface units.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON COOKTOPS WITH
COIL ELEMENTS
Protective liners m Do not use
aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls,
or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of
electric shack, or fire.
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 cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cook top use.
When flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn the fan on.
Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer's recommen-
dations for cooktop use.
Do not use decorative surface burner
covers. If an element is accidentally
turned on, the decorative over will
become hot and possibly melt. Burns will
occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the
cooktop.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls
are in place. Absence of these pans or
bowls during cooking may subject wiring
or components underneath to damage.
Do not immerse or soak removable
surface heating elements. Surface heating
elements should never be immersed in
water. Heating elements clean themselves
during normal operation.
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.
Always follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning
hoods.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-
cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
Same birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
DO NOT TOUCH 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 cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and
oven door window.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use an adapter plug or an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
For models factory-equipped with a power
cord:
For maximum safety, the power cord must be
plugged into an electrical outlet that is the
correct voltage, is correctly polar-ized, and is
properly grounded in accordance with local
codes.
For ovens to be wired into a junction box.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet with
the correct, properly grounded wall recep-
tacle installed by a qualified electrician. See
the installation instructions packaged with
this appliance for complete installation and
grounding instructions.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element.
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.
Figure 1: Do not block oven vent location
_ Protective Liners -- Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock or fire.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using.
offset
oven rack
fiat handle
oven rack
Figure 2: Oven rack types
Oven Rack Descriptions
•Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional
stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
•To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven
rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or
roasting large cuts of meat.
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.

Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware
used will influence the radiant ele-
ment power level setting needed
for best cooking results. Be sure to
follow the recommendations for
using proper cookware as illus-
trated in both Figure 3 and
Figure 4.
Figure 3: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure 3). Cookware should have flat bottoms
that make good contact with the entire surface heating element
(See Figure 4). For detailed information about the ceramic
cooktop, refer to the "General Cleaning" section starting on
page 24 of the Care & Cleaning chapter.
Flat bottom and straight
sides.
Tight fitting lids.
Weight of handle does
not tilt 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 clean.
Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
Curved and warped pans.
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Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or ]2mm.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Figure 4: Proper cookware placement
Cookware Material Types
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
and pitting).
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See
Aluminum).
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.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
About the surface elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. For efficient
cooking, turn OFF the surface element just before cooking is
complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking
process.
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface element may still
be hot and burns may occur if the surface element 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.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit
drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as recom-
mended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
Do not place aluminum foil or any material that could melt on
the surface elements.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place --Absence
of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.

Before Setting Surface Controls
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful
micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed
completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but
steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required
time.
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) Web site 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 with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.
Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
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 and to center canners on
the burner grates.
• 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.
Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check
with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service
or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-
mation.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid
canning on the same burner unit all day.
Element On indicator lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control
panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned
on. A quick glance at these indicator lights after cooking is an
easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
Important note:
Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil is
designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating
results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture (for
ceramic cooktop models only).
ELE ENT ON
Figure 5: Element indicator light
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Setting Surface Controls
Surface element settings
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface element may still
be hot and burns may occur if the surface element 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.
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the surface element power
level setting needed for best cooking results. The suggested
settings found in Table 1are based when cooking with medium-
weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
other types of pans.
Table 1: Suggested settings for surface elements
Settings Type of cooking
High (HI) 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
To operate the surface elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
to the desired setting (See Figure 6).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the surface element to the
OFF position before removing the cookware.
Figure 6:
OFF
O
MED
Surface control knob
Important notes:
The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on
a particular spot (See Figure 6). Use the graphics provided
as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Refer to
Table I for suggested power level settings.
•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
The ELEMENT ON indicator light(s) will glow when one or
more surface elements are turned ON. A quick glance at
these indicator lights when finished surface cooking is an
easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned OFF.

Oven Controls
1. Bake - Selects Bake function.
2. Broil - Selects Broil function.
3. Convec Bake - Use to set convection feature.
4. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at
serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
5. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle.
6. Oven Lock- Use to lock oven door and oven functions.
7. PREHEAT indicator light - Is on when oven is preheating.
Stays on until the oven reaches the desired temperature.
8. OVEN LOCK indicator light - Is on when door locks or
unlocks and when oven lockout is active.
9. OVEN ON indicator light - Glows each time the oven
cycles on to maintain the set oven temperature.
10. START - Use to start all cooking functions.
11. Up /Down arrows - Use with the function keys to accept
settings and adjust temperature and times.
12. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and
timer.
13. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set
the Continuous Bake feature.
14. Add 1 Minute - Use to add one minute to the timer. This
works with the kitchen timer and does not affect any cook
time or start time functions.
15. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed
for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end
of set time.
16. Delay Start - Use with Bake and Self Clean functions to
program a delayed start bake or delayed start self clean
cycle.
17. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.
18. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings
All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and
temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An
entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched
(the Oven Lockout tone is delayed by 3 seconds). An entry error
tone (three short beeps) will sound if the entry of the tempera-
ture or time is below the minimum or above the maximum
settings for the feature.
Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature
Bake
Broil
Timer
Self Clean
Warm & Hold
Cook Time
Delay Time 12 Hr.
Delay Time 24 Hr.
Clock 12 Hr.
Clock 24 Hr.
Min. Temp or Time
170°F (77°C)
LO
1minute
2 Hours
170°F (77°C)
1Minute
1:00
0:00
1:00
0:00
Max. Temp or Time
550°F (288°C)
Hi
11 hrs. 59 mins.
4 Hours
3 Hours
11:59
12:59
23:59
12:59
23:59
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Oven Controls
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup-
ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in
the display. The time of day must first be set before operating
the oven.
To set the clock
1. Press CLOCK once. CLO appears in display.
2. Press A_._ or V and the time appears in the display.
Continue to hold arrow key until the correct time of day
appears in the display.
3. Press START to accept time of day.
Important note:
The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set for
cooking.
Oven Lock
The Oven Lock feature allows you to lock the oven portion of
the appliance while the oven is not in use.
To activate Oven Lock feature:
1. Be sure the door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold Oven Lock for 3 seconds. Loc will appear
in the display. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will flash
while the motor driven door latch begins locking the oven
door. Do not open the door during this time. Allow 15 sec-
onds for the door to completely lock. Once oven door is
locked, the time of day will appear in the display.
To cancel the Oven Lock feature:
1. Press and hold Oven Lock for 3 seconds. The OVEN LOCK
indicator light will flash and the motor driven door latch will
begin to unlock. Do not open the door at this time. The door
will unlock completely in about 15 seconds.
2. The oven control keys will be available, and the oven door
can be opened again.
Important notes:
•To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch
mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door
whenever the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.
• If a control key is pressed when the OVEN LOCK is active,
Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that the oven
keys are inactive when the OVEN LOCK feature is active.
Silent or audible control mode
The appliance may be set for silent or audible operation. If the
silent mode is selected, most of the sounds associated with
setting the controls will be silent. But, sounds will be heard when
the timer ends, when a baking function ends, and when the set
preheat temperature is reached.
1. Press and hold Delay Start until the control beeps once
(about 3 seconds). The present mode appears as OFF
(silent operation) or ON (for audible operation).
2. Use _f_ or Vto toggle between audible or silent
modes. To save, press START when the desired mode of
operation appears in the display.
Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped
from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F
or °C oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F:
1. Press Broil. HI appears in the display.
2. Press and hold Broil until For Cappears in the display.
3. Press either A or V to toggle between F or Cmode
choices.
4. Press START to accept change. The display will return to
the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the
oven is set for cooking.
Add 1 Minute
Use the Add 1 Minute feature to set additional minutes to the
timer. Each press of the key will add 1additional minute. If
Add 1Minute is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer
will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute.
To add 2minutes to the timer:
Press Add 1Minute twice.
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Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour
energy saving feature
The oven control has a factory-preset 12-hour energy saving
feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is
left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed
to override this feature to continuously bake.
To change to continuous bake mode:
Press and hold Timer ON/OFF until the control beeps once
(about 6 seconds). Cant will appear in display. The control is set
for continuous bake. Press Self Clean to toggle between contin-
uous bake and 12hr energy saving. 12 Hr will appear in display
for energy saving mode.
To save the selected mode, press START. The display will return
to idle.
Setting Timer
The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set the timer:
1. Press
2. Press
when
3. Press
4.
Timer ON/OFF.
and hold A to increase the time. Release A
the desired time appears in the display.
START, and the timer will begin to count down.
When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with
three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60
seconds until Timer ON/OFF is pressed.
A
To change time remaining in timer, press and hold _'_ or V
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer ON/Off
once.
Important notes:
•The timer does 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 timer may be used alone or
when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow
when the timer is active.
• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour
remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less
than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer
will show in the display by default. To view information of
any other active oven function, press the key once for the
active function to view status.
Selling Bake
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the
set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed
for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).
The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
To set Bake
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. 350 ° appears in display.
3. Within 15 seconds, press _ or V" The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing A or V,the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1 °C).
4. Press START when the desired temperature appears. The
oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When
the oven temperature reaches the set temperature, the PRE-
HEAT indicator light will turn off, and the oven control will
beep three times.
To cancel bake at anytime, Press stop
To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:
1. Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.
2. Press _ or V to increase or decrease the current set
temperature to the new oven temperature.
Important notes:
• The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to
bake for a longer period, see "Changing between
continuous bake setting or 12-hour energy saving feature"
on page 14 mode for detailed information.
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Baking tips
•Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 6 (See Figure 8).
Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature
and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark
bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is
recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
•For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place pans as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 8: Oven rack positions
Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking.
The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after
the set cook time ends.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-
erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to
shut off automatically:
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. 350 ° appears in display.
3. Within 15seconds, press _ or V" The display will
show the default oven temperature of 35001: (177°C). By
pressing A or V, the temperature may be adjusted
in 5°F increments (1 °C). Press START to accept.
4. Press Cook Time. 00 will appear in display.
5.
6.
A H
Press _ or V to reach the desired cook time.
Press START to accept. When the oven temperature
reaches the set temperature, the PRE HEAT indicator light
turns off and the oven control will beep once.
7. To cancel at anytime, press sToP.
When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display.
The oven control will beep three times every minute as a
reminder until STOP is pressed.
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
A
2. To adjust temperature or cook time, press _ or V
and release when the desired temperature or cook time
setting appears in the display.
Important notes:
• Cook Time and Delay Start may be set with Bake but are
not available for use with Broil.
• While baking with Cook Time, press Cook Time to display
any cook time remaining.
• Cook Time and Delay Start can be set with Bake or
Convection (on some models).
• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
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Setting Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the
oven baking or cleaning functions.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-
erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burn
To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off
automatically:
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. 350 ° appears in display.
4. Within 15 seconds, press _ or V" The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing A or V, the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1 °C). When desired tempera-
ture is reached press START to accept.
Press Cook Time. go will appear in display.
5.
6.
7.
8.
A H
Press the A or V to set the desired cook time. Then
press START to accept.
Press Delay Start. The time of day will appear in the dis-
play. Press _ or V until the desired starting time
appears in the display and press START.
The oven will turn on at the set delayed starting time and
begin heating. When the oven temperature reaches the set
temperature, the PRE HEAT indicator light will turn off and
the oven control will beep three times.
To cancel at anytime, press sToP.
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
A
2. Press _ or Vand release when the desired temper-
ature or cook time setting appears in the display.
When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display.
The oven control will beep three times every minute until []
STop is
pressed.
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Convec Bake
Benefits of convection cooking include:
•Foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy.
• Multiple rack baking.
• No special pans or bakeware needed.
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat
distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It
also gives better baking results when using two oven racks at the
same time.
Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing in juices
and flavors. Breads and pastry brown more evenly.
Most foods baked in a standard pan will cook faster and more
evenly with the convection feature.
Convec Bake may be set for any oven temperature between
170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C).
To set Convec. Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350 ° F:
1.
2.
3.
Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
Press Convec Bake. 350 will appear in the display.
By pressing _ or V, the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1 °C). When setting for convec-
tion, be sure to set the oven temperature between 300°F
(149°C) and 550°F (288°C).
To cancel Convec Bake at any time, press sToP....
Important notes:
• The convection fan will begin rotating once Convec Bake
has been activated.
• If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the
convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is
closed.
• When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary
depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.
Suggestions for Convec Bake:
• For optimum cooking results, it is recommended to preheat
the oven when baking foods such as cookies, biscuits, and
breads.
• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe's recommended
oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe's
instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
For best results when using a single oven rack, place rack in
position 4 or 5(See Figure 9). When using two oven racks,
place in positions 2 and 5. When using three oven racks,
place in positions 2, 4, and 7(use offset rack only in
position 7).
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recom-
mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,
cookies, and muffins.
•When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place pans as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 9: Air movement using convection
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Setting Broil
Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is
factory preset to broil, shown as Hi. The suggested broil settings
are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times
or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.
To set Broil:
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
2. Position cookware in oven. Leave door open at broil stop
position.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on fire. Flour may be explo-
sive.
Important notes:
•Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
• For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan
insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help
avoid spatter and reduce smoking. To purchase them, call
Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-4663) and order
broil pan kit 5304442087.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
Figure 11:
3.
4.
5°
Table 3:
Door open for broiling
Press Broil. HI will appear in display.
Press A or V until the desired broil setting level
appears in the display. Press _ for HI broil or V for
LO broil setting.
Press START. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn
and broil food on other side. When finished broiling, press
STOP.
Suggested Broil Settings 1
Figure 12: Broiler pan and
insert
Food Rack Position
Steak, 1 inch thick 6th or 7th*
Steak, 1 inch thick 5th or 6th*
Steak, 1 inch thick 5th or 6th_
Pork Chops, 3/4 inch 5th
thick
Chicken, bone-in 5th
Chicken, boneless 5th
Fish 5th
Shrimp 4th
Hamburger, 1 inch 5th or 6th
1.For steaks, cook times are suggestions and s
Setting
Hi
Hi
Hi
Hi
Lo
Lo
Hi
Hi
Hi
hould only be used as
Cook time in minutes
1st side
8
10
11
12
2nd side
6
8
10
8
12
guide.
Figure 13: Rack positions
15
8
as directed
as directed
10
Doneness
Medium
Medium-well
Well
Well
25 Well
10 Well
Well
Well
Medium
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Warm & Hold TM
Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for
serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3
hours, Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold
should only be used with foods that are already at serving
temperatures. Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature
at 170°F (77°C).
To set Warm & Hold:
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven,
2.
3.
4.
Press Warm & Hold. HLd will appear in the display. If no
other keys are touched within 25 seconds, the request for
Warm & Hold will clear.
Press START.
Warm & Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours.
m
To turn Warm & Hold off at any time, press s_o_.
To set Warm & Hold to start after aTimed Bake automatically:
1. Press Bake. Press _Aor V to set temperature.
2. Press START.
3. Press Cook Time. Press A°r V to set time.
4. Press START.
5. Press Warm &Hold.
6. Press START. Warm & Hold is set to turn on automatically
after the Timed Bake or Delay Timed Bake has finished. The
Warm & Hold indicator light will glow indicating that the
Warm & Hold feature is set to start when the timed bake is
finished.
Operating Oven Light
The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is
opened.
Press LIGHT to turn the oven light on or off whenever the oven
door is closed. The oven light will not operate during the self
clean operation.
The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven
interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a
wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high tem-
peratures and should always be in place when the oven is in
use.
To replace the interior oven light, see "Replacing oven light
(some models)" on page 25.
Adjusting oven temperature
The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure
an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference
Offset (UPO). 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
may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than
the oven temperature displayed.
The oven temperature may be increased as much as ÷35°F
(÷19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory cali-
brated settings.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press Bake and hold for 3 seconds. The UPO value will
appear in the display with a degree sign.
2. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset
from the original factory temperature setting. If the control
still has the original factory calibration, the display will
read 0.
3.
4.
The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35°F (19°C),
in 1°F increments by pressing and holding A or V"
Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset
appears in the display and press START to save.
If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,
the UPO value will remain unchanged.
Important notes:
•Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the
Broil or Self-Clean operating temperatures.
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°F
to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.
The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control has been set to display °C temperatures.
Minimum and maximum settings for °C is plus (÷) or minus
(-) 19°C.
• If the display mode is set for °C, adjustments made will be
in 1°C increments on each press of A or V"
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Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well
above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com-
pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe
away afterwards with a damp cloth.
The Self Clean function allows you to select three different
cleaning times from 2, 3, or 4hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is
best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils, and a
4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.
Read before starting Self Clean. Be sure to read all following
caution and important statements before starting aself clean
cycle.
Do not leave small children unattended near
appliance. During self clean cycle, the outside of the oven can
become very hot and cause burns if touched.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom,
or any part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause per-
manent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribu-
tion, and will met to the oven interior.
Do not force the oven door open. This will
damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the oven door after the self clean cycle ends. The oven
may still be very hot and cause burns. To avoid possible burns,
stand to side of oven when opening door to allow steam or hot
air to escape.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive
to fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range.
Move birds to a well ventilated room.
Important notes:
•Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories
from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the
oven racks are not removed they may discolor. Remove all
items from the oven and cooktop including cookware,
utensils and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will not
withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and
will melt.
Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or
around any part of the oven interior. 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
(See Figure 14). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil
on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.
Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom
should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self
Clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected
to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high
sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they
may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
Figure 14: Areas to clean and to avoid
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material in
the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, or remove the oven door gasket.
Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket and
compromise the performance of the oven.
Important notes:
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open
window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during the first
Self Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN
LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for
the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or
unlock the oven door.
• When the clean time finishes, the oven door will remain
locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to
the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about
1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be
able to open the oven door.
Radiant surface elements will operate when an
oven is in Self Clean mode IF the range is equipped with knobs.
If this is the case, it is NOT advisable to use the surface elements
when using the Self Clean function. The oven reaches very high
temperatures and you could be burned.
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