Kenmore 79097723410 User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ................................................................. 2
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 11
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 15
Setting Oven Controls ................................................................................ 17
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 35
Porcelain enameled glide racks ........................................................... 38
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 40
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty
When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage
applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
U.S.A. Warranty Coverage
One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance
For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship.
Two Year Limited Warranty on Ceramic Cooktop (if equipped)
For two years from the date of purchase, if a ceramic cooktop fails due to thermal shock, or a ceramic cooktop element is
defective, a free replacement part will be supplied. After the first year from purchase date, you are responsible for the
labor cost of part installation.
All warranty coverage 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, and 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. Consumable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, incandescent light bulbs,
and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year in the U.S. or the shortest period
allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states 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.
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
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
AThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety message 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 moclerate injury.
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information not
hazard related.
Storage in or on appliance:
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an 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.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range on the
backguard of the ranges. Children climbing
on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Tip Over Hazard
* A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
* Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
* Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
"Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
*Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
Range
leveling leg _
"<@._ _;_ Anti-tip
__ 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 tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
_Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use
baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam
type extinguisher.
Wear proper apparel when
cooking. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using this appli-
ance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials come into contact with hot
surfaces.
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: 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 businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
Do not touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of ovens become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact heating
elements or interior surfaces of oven until
they have sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough cause burns such as the oven door,
windows, and the oven vent.
Important: Remove all tape and packaging
before using the oven. Destroy the carton
and plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
Read and follow all the warnings,
cautions and important notes regarding the
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
°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
oven.
° Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
° Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not attempt to operate the oven •
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
•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.
Never leave surface elements unattended.
Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy
spills may ignite. A pan that has boiled
dry could be damaged and may damage
the cooktop.
Only certain types of glazed cookware,
glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other
types of glazed utensils are suitable for
use on the cooktop. Improper cookware
may break due to sudden changes in
temperature. Check the cookware manu-
facturer's recommendations for cooktop
use.
When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOl(TOP
Know which knob or key controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware
with food on the cooking area before
turning it on. Turn the cooking area off
before removing the cookware.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select cookware with
flat bottoms that match the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized
cookware may expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and
may result in the ignition of clothing or
other items. Using the proper cookware on
the cooking zone will improve efficiency.
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spills due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over other cooking areas.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CERAMIC GLASS COOl(TOPS
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and
spills may penetrate the cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
YOUR OVEN CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts clear. 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.
Always handle oven racks when the oven
is cool. Place oven racks in desired
positions while the oven is cool. if a rack
must be moved while the oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposi-
tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the
rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-
tive liners 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.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always use proper bakeware and use the
oven racks.
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate. Always
follow the manufacturer's recommended
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.
SELF CLEANING OVENS
Use the self clean cycle to 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 commercial
oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Do not rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self clean cycle
of any oven. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Serial Plate Location
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an
electrical outlet that is the correct voltage, is
correctly polarized and properly grounded in
accordance with local codes. Is the personal
responsibility of the consumer to have the
appropriate outlet with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in
conformance with all local codes and
ordinances.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
You will find the model and serial number
printed on the serial plate. The serial
plate is located as shown.
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Figure 1: Location of serial plate
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 the serial plate.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Date of
purchase
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant
element power level setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper
cookware shown on this page.
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Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists
staining and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic
cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will 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
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. Not
recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be
smooth to avoid scratching the ceramic cooktop.
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 and they may bond to the ceramic
cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop. Be
sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer's suggestions when
using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
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. Pot
holders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too
close to the surface elements.

Before Setting Surface Controls
On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
Your appliance is equipped with indicator lights that will light up
when the surface element is turned on. When the surface
cooking element heats up the hot surface indicator turns on and
remains illuminated until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate
level.
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Figure 3: Hot Surface indicators
Important notes:
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
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.
•Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the _Care and
Cleaning" and _Solutions to Common Problems" sections of
this Use and Care Guide.
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.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass-
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
The areas surrounding the elements may
become hot enough to cause burns.
Cooktop Surface Elements
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.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the
element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through
the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom
cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware and
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.
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.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) website and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
Tips and procedures for canning foods:
• 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 cookware over two different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause
uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop
to fracture.

Before Setting Surface Controls
Cooktop Lock
The COOKTOP LOCK key is used to activate the cooktop lock
feature which will lock all surface elements from being acciden-
tally turned on. This feature will only lock the cooktop.
To turn the cooktop lock feature on:
1. Be sure all surface element controls are set to the off
position.
2. Press and hold COOKTOPLoCKuntil two _ appear in the display.
(About 3 seconds)
If a triple beep sounds instead, check all surface elements and
turn them to the off position and repeat this step. The
two _ appear in the display indicating the cooktop controls
and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked.
Whenever the cooktop lock feature is active, - - will appear in
all of the surface element display windows.
To turn the cooktop lock feature off:
1. Press and hold the COOKTOPLoCKuntil two _ disappear from the
display. (About 3 seconds)
2. The cooktop may now be used again for cooking.
Figure 5: Display showing cooktop available for use
Important: Starting a self clean cycle will automatically turn on
the cooktop lock feature. The cooktop will remain locked until
the self clean cycle has completed and the oven door has
unlocked. If a power failure occurs after the cooktop lock has
been activated, you must turn off the cooktop lock feature
before being able to use the cooktop features again.
Figure 4: Cooktop locked and showing the lock icons
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and
in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
•One 7inch radiant elements located at the left rear.
• One 6 - 9- 12 inch expandable triple element located at
the right front position.
• One 9inch turbo boil radiant element located at the left
front position.
• One WARM ZONE located at the center rear position.
• One 6 inch Simmer Flex element located at the right rear of
the cooktop. The Simmer Flex allows very low controlled
simmering for sauces and melting and to maintain a low
cooking heat for many items.
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