Kenmore 911.45241 User manual

Drop-In
30" Electric Range
Estufa I_ctrica de 30"
Tipo "Drop-In"
Models, Modelos 911.45241,45248
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229C4020P246
(SR-10449) Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

30"ELECTRICDROP-INRANGE
Tableof Contents
Range Safety ......................... 3-4
Features of Your Range ........... 5
Removal of Packaging Tape ....5
Cooking Elements ................... 6
Control Settings ..................... 6
Home Canning Tips ................. 6
To Set the Clock ...................... 7
To Set the Timer ...................... 7
To Reset the Timer ................... 7
To Cancel the Timer .................. 7
End-Of-Cycle Tone ................... 7
Oven Cooking Tips ............ 8-10
Baking With Margarine ......... 8
Element Cycling ..................... 9
Bakeware Placement ................ 9
Bakeware ................................... 9
Oven Racks ......................... 9
To Set Bake ........................... 10
Broiling ............................ t 1
Control Panel ......................... 12
Broiler Pan and Grid ............... 12
Oven Interior ......................... 12
Sides of Range ....................... 12
Oven Door Glass ..................... !2
Door Vent Trim ........................ 12
Control Knobs ......................... 13
Oven Light Bulb ..................... 13
Lift-Up Cooktop .................... 14
Cooktop Units ......................... 14
Oven Racks ............................. 15
Oven Door .............................. 15
Before Calling for
Service ............................ 16-17
Temperature Adjustment, • 10, 18
Warranty ................................... 20
Consumer Service Numbers ,,,40
For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model
and serial numbers in the space provided. They are located under the
cooktop.
MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:
© Sears, Roebuck and Co 2

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCT!ONS
Important: To insure safety for yourself,
family and home, please read your
Owner's Manual carefully, Keep it
handy for reference Pay close attention
to Safety Sections, BE SURE your
appliance is installed and grounded by
a qualified technician.
•DO NOT leave children alone or
unattended near an appliance in use_
•TEACH CHILDREN not to play with
controls or any part of the appliance,
and not to sit, climb or stand on the
door, or any other part of the
appliance.
•CAUTION: NEVER STORE items of
interest to children in cabinets above
the appliance. Children climbing on
the appliance could be seriously
injured,
• KEEP THIS book for later use,
. NEVER USE your appliance for
warming or heating the room
•NEVER TRY to repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless
instructions are given in this manual.
All other work should be done by a
qualified technician,
• ALWAYS KEEP combustible wal!
coverings, curtains, dishcloths,
towels, potholders, and other linens a
safe distance from the appliance
•NEVER HEAT unopened food
containers, Pressure buildup can
cause the container to burst and
cause injury
• NEVER LEAVE containers of fat or
drippings in your oven.
• ALWAYS KEEP the oven and
surface unit areas free from things
that will burn, Food, wooden utensils, 3
and grease buildup could catch fire_
Plastic utensils could melt and
canned foods could explode. Your
appliance should never be used as
a storage area.
•ALWAYS KEEP your appliance clear
of things that will burn (gasoline and
other flammable vapors or liquids).
• NEVER TRY to clean a hot surface.
Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes, and wet cloths or sponges
could cause steam burns.
• NEVER WEAR loose-fitting clothing
when using your appliance.
• NEVER USE a towel or other bulky
cloth as a potholder, and make sure
the potholder is dry, Moist potholders
and wet cloths or sponges could
cause steam burns. DO NOT let
potholders touch hot heating
elements.
° DO NOT touch heating elements,
surfaces near them, or interior oven
surfaces. These may be hot enough to
cause burns even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do
not touch or let clothing or flammable
material contact the elements or hot
surfaces until they have had time to
cool. Other surfaces near the oven
vent openings, oven door, window,
and cooktop surfaces may also be hot
enough to cause burns.
•ONLY certain kinds of glass or
ceramic cookware can be used for
cooktop cooking Make sure the
cookware you choose to use is
designed for cooktop cooking
without breaking due to the sudden
temperature change.
• ALWAYS USE care when touching
cooktop elements. They will retain
heat after the range has been
turned off.

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• NEVER BLOCK the oven vent
under the right rear element
• COOKWARE USED for cooktop
cooking should be flat on the
bottom and large enough to cover
the heating area being used.
Undersized utensils expose the
heating element and may resu!t in
direct contact or ignition of clothing.
The proper size utensil will also
improve efficiency
• ALWAYS USE drip bowls to prevent
wiring and component damage, DO
NOT use aluminum liners or foil in
drip bowls. Improper use may result
in risk of electrical shock or fire.
, NEVER LEAVE surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boilovers result in smoking or
greasy spills which could catch fire.
•ALWAYS TURN utensil handles
inward and away from other surface
units to reduce the risk of burns,
ignition, unintended contact, and
spillage.
oNEVER put heating elements in
water.
•WHEN PREPARING flaming foods
under the vent hood, turn the fan on,
• PLACE OVEN RACKS in the
desired position while the oven is
cool. If racks must be moved while
oven is hot, do not let potholder
contact the hot oven element
• AFTER BROILING, always take the
broiler pan and grid out of the oven
and clean them. Leftover grease in
the broiler pan could catch fire the
next time you use your oven..
• ALWAYS USE care when opening
the oven door. Let hot air and steam
escape before moving foods
. NEVER USE aluminum foil to line
the oven bottom. Improper use of
foi! could start a fire, or electrical
shock could resulL
r•
(_ CAUTION: Never line
the drip bowls with
aluminum foil. Foil can
block the normal heat flow and
damage the range. Always use
cookware and woks that are flat
on the bottom and the same size
as the cooking element being
used. Cookware should not
extend more than 1" beyond the
edge of the cooking element.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INFORMATION NOW!
Be sure everyone in your home
knows what to do in case of fire.
Never use water on a grease fire;
it will only spread the flames.
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
Never pick up a flaming pan...
1. Turn off the surface elements.
2. Smother the flame with a tightly
fitting lid. Use baking soda or a
dry chemical, foam, or halon-type
extinguisher.
OVEN FIRE:
Do not try to move the pan!
1. Close the oven door and turn
controls off,
=If fire continues, carefully open the
door, throw baking soda on the
fire, or use a dry chemical, foam,
or halon-type extinguisher
4

OPERATION
FEATURESOFYOURRANGE
Model and Serial
Number Location
Removable
Plug-in Cooktop
Element
Removable
Chrome
Reflector Bowls
Oven Control
Clock and Timer Vent
Porcelain
Cooktop
4 Removable
)Control
Knobs
Oven Light
Switch
Broil Element
Removable
Racks
Broiler Pan
and Grid Oven Door
Gasket
le
Oven Door
To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape, use household dishwashing
liquid, mineral oil or cooking oil, With a soft cloth rub into the area and allow
to soak Rinse and dry well Repeat procedure using an appliance polish to
insure no damage is done to the appliance. This should be done before the
range is turned on for the first time. The tape cannot be removed once the
range has heated. Packaging tape can be found in the following areas:
Cooktop Surface, Door Handle, Door Trim, Control Panel Area, and Oven Area.
5

OPERATION
CooktopCooking
The sign below each control knob
shows you which element is turned on
by that knob
Left
Front OQ
O0 O0
Left Right
Rear Rear
O0
00
Right
Front
2,
3.
s
Be sure the canner is centered
over the element,
Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom
Use recipes and procedures
from reputable sources, These
are available from manufacturers
such as Ball®and Kerre, or the
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service,
Use caution, while canning, to
prevent burns from steam or heat.
HI
MED
LO
For quick starts, such as
bringing water to a boil
For slow boiling and sauteing
For steaming foods or
keeping cooked foods at
serving temperature,
1. Push in to turn
the knob.
wSet on or
between
marks for
desired heat,
When any surface unit is on, the
surface unit indicator light will be on.
6

OPERATION
ClockAnd Timer
The CLOCK and TIMER are controlled with touch pads. They do not control
any of the oven operations.
Press CLOCK to make display
flash
The timer indicator light will stop
flashing when the countdown
starts The colon will continue to
flash to indicate the countdown is
active
2, Use the UP or DOWN touch
pad to set the correct time of day
The colon will flash while you are
setting the time
3, The clock will automatically start
keeping time within 1 minute or
you may press the clock pad for
an immediate start
To reset the timer during countdown
use the UP or DOWN arrow pad° The
TIMER indicator light will flash and
you can reset the TIMER. The TIMER
will count down from the new time you
select and the TIMER indicator light
stops flashing in about 3 seconds.
The TIMER displays hours and
minutes. The maximum setting is
9 hours and 50 minutes on the
TIMER° Seconds will be displayed
during the countdown of the last
minute only The TIMER will beep
when one minute remains in the
countdown.
.
2.
Press TIMER ON/OFF "0:00" and
the timer indicator light will flash
Select the desired time using the
UP or DOWN touch pad The
TIMER will begin to count clown
about 4 seconds after you select
the time. If you do not wish to wait
4 seconds, press TIMER and the
countdown will begin immediately.
If you wish to cancel the TIMER
while it is counting down, press
TIMER ON/OFF The display will
return to the time of day..
The END-OF-CYCLE tone will
sound when the TIMER countdown
is complete. The display wilt flash
"O:00" and you will hear a series of
beeps. Press TIMER ON/OFF or
CLOCK to stop the tone,
7

OPERATION
OvenCookingTips
It is normal to have some odor when
using your oven for the first time. To
help eliminate this odor, ventilate the
room by opening a window or
using a vent hood,
IMPORTANT: Never cover the oven
bottom or oven rack with aluminum
foil, Improper use can cause poor
heat flow, poor baking resutts, and
may damage the oven finish, To
prevent staining from spillovers, you
may place a piece of aluminum foil or
a cookie sheet on the rack below the
food which may spill over
Preheating is bringing the
temperature up to the temperature
you will be using during baking. Let
the oven preheat thoroughly when
recipes call for preheating.
In the back of the oven you will notice
a small tube. This is a heat sensor
that maintains the temperature of the
oven. Never move or bend this tube,
Oven _ _-_
Temperature Sensor _ _!!1
The low temperature zone of your
oven (between 170 ° and 200°F) is
available to keep hot cooked foods
warm. However, foods should not be
kept at these temperatures longer
than 2 hours.
The oven vent is located under the
right rear element. This area could
become hot during oven use. The vent
is important for proper air circulation,
Never block this vent.
To prolong the life of your oven light
bulb, follow these helpful tips: Always
turn the light off when the oven is not
in use. If your oven light is left on for
an extended period of time, the oven
will be warm when the door is opened
due to the heat generated from the
oven light bulbr
Opening the door often to check
foods will cause heat loss and poor
baking results 8

OPERATION
OvenCookingTips(cont.)
Most recipes for baking have been
developed using high-fat products
such as butter or margarine (80% fat
by weight--the federal requirement
for products labeled "margarine").
You will get poor results if cakes, pies,
pastries, cookies or candies are made
with low-fat spreads, Low-fat spreads
contain less fat and more water.
The high moisture content of these
spreads affects the texture and flavor
of favorite baked recipes. The lower
the fat content of a spread product,
the more noticeable these differences
become. To ensure best results, use
margarine, butter or stick spreads
containing at least 70% vegetable oil.
The Oven Temperature Sensor at the
back of the oven continuously senses and
controls the temperature inside the oven.
To keep a constant set temperature, the
elements will cycle (turn on and off during
cooking).
Baking results will be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as
possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1"to 1 1/2' of air space around it. Place
pans so one is not directly above the
other.
FLAT COOKIE SHEETS, without sides,
allow air to circulate all around the cookies
for even browning.
SHINY PANS reflect heat, and are perfect
for cakes and quick breads that need a
light brown crust.
GLASS, DARK NON-STICK OR
DARKENED BY AGE BAKEWARE
absorbs heat and can be used for yeast
breads, pie crust or foods that need a
brown crust. The oven temperature, when
using these pans, should be reduced
by 25°F.
9

OPERATION
OvenCookingTips(cont.)
The oven racks are designed with stop
locks, a convenience as well as a safety
precaution° The guides have a bump to
prevent the racks from tilting when racks
are pulled out of the oven. This design
allows the racks to be inserted in only
one way. Bump in
Rack Guide
You may feel that your new oven
cooks differently than the oven it
replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven a few weeks to
become more familiar with it, following
the times given in your recipes as a
guide, if you fee! your oven is too
hot or too cool for your cooking
preference, see Do-It-Yourself
Adjustment in the back of this manual
to make the adjustment.
Your oven has four (4) rack positions The
top position is only a guide. It cannot be
used as a rack position.
Guide
Always place oven racks in the proper
position while oven is cool.
CAUTION: When you are using the rack
in the lowest position (1), you will need
to use caution when pulling the rack out.
We recommend that you pull the rack
out several inches and then, using two
potholders, pull the rack out by holding
the sides of it, The rack is low and you
could be burned if you place your hand in
the middle of the rack and pull all the way
out. Be very careful not to burn your hand
on the door when using a rack in the
lowest position (1).
1. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to
the desired temperature
2. When baking is finished, turn the
OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the
"OFF" position.
Roasting is cooking tender cuts
of meats with dry heat, It is not
necessary to preheat your oven
before roasting,
1. Place meat (fatty side up) on a
roasting rack or in a shallow pan
about the same size as the meat,
2. Place pan in No. 1 or No, 2 rack
position
3. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to
the desired temperature
Remember: Most meats continue to
cook internally after being taken out of
the oven.
10

OPERATION
Broiling
Broiling is cooking by direct heat
from the upper element. The oven
door should remain open to the broil
stop position during broiling
It is not necessary to preheat the oven
when broiling Use the broiler pan and
grid that came with your range, Both
are designed for proper drainage of
fat and liquids.
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(_ If foil is used, it must be
t _W_/J molded tightly to the grid
and slits cut into the foil
to match those of the grid. This
allows fats and liquids to drain
into the broiler pan, preventing
fire and excessive smoke.
Always remove the pan and grid
from the oven. Storing or
forgetting a soiled broiler
pan in the oven is a
potential smoke or
fire hazard.
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The U,S. Department of Agriculture
recommends to cook meat and
poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of t60 ° F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180 ° F. Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects
against food-borne illness°
The closer you place foods to the
broil element, the faster foods brown
on the outside yet remain red to pink
in the center.
Moving meats away from the element
will allow the meat to cook to the
center while browning on the outside.
Using this positioning, cook side 1 at
least 2 minutes longer than side 2, If
your oven is connected to 208 volts,
you may want to use a higher rack
position and/or broil foods longer,
The size, weight, thickness, starting
temperature and your preference of
the doneness of the meat will affect
broiling. This chart is based on meats
at refrigerator temperature.
FOOD
Steak 1" thick
Ground beef
patties
1" thick
Pork Chops-
1/2" thick
Fish (fillets)
IChicken
(pieces)
RACK
POSITION
3
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3
3
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3
TOTAL
TIME (MIN.)
IIIII I
9-11
16-18
27-29
11-13
45-55
1. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB
to BROIL.
2. When broiling is finished, turn the
OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the
"OFF" position.
11

CAREANDCLEANING
Cleaning
CLEANING MATERIALS
= Dishwashing detergent
• Warm water
• Soft cloth
Do not use abrasive cleaners,
industrial cleaners, or bleach.
CLEANING MATERIALS
• Dishwashing detergent
• Warm water
• Soap-filled steel-wool pad
•Commercial oven cleaner
TO CLEAN
Allow the pan to soak. Sprinkle the
grid with dishwashing detergent and
cover with a damp cloth or paper
towel and let stand. Scour as needed.
Wash, rinse, and dry well. You may
also place both the pan and grid in
the dishwasher.
CLEANING MATERIALS
• Oven cleaner
• Soap-fitted steel-wool pad
TO CLEAN
Clean up after each oven use. Rinse
thoroughly. Do not coat bake or broil
element with oven cleaner. When
using oven cleaner read directions on
container carefully.
CLEANING MATERIALS
• Dishwashing detergent
• Warm water
_,Paper towels
TO CLEAN
Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing
powder, or harsh abrasives. If
marinades, tomato sauce, basting
materials, etc., should spill, wipe up
as much as possible. When surfaces
have cooled thoroughly, clean
painted areas.
TO CLEAN
For everyday cleaning, use glass
cleaner and a paper towel. For
stubborn soil, use paste of baking
soda and water. Rinse thoroughly.
CLEANING MATERIALS
o Soft abrasive cleaner
= Sponge scrubber
Do not use hard, abrasive cleaners,
industrial cleaners, or bleach.
12

CAREANDCLEANING
RemovableParts
CLEANING MATERIALS
*Dishwashing detergent
*Warm water
* Soft cloth
Molded Rib
Clear
Stem
Spring Clip
TO REMOVE
1. Be sure the control knob is in the
off position.
2. Pull straight off the stem.
Using a piece of string can make
removing the knob easier, Slip the
string under and around the knob,
then pull straight out.
TO CLEAN
Wash the knob thoroughly with soapy
water, Dry completely with a soft
cloth DO NOT let the knob soak.
TO REPLACE
1. Check the back of the knobThe
molded rib of the knob is designed
to fit perfectly onto the knob stem°
2. Align the molded rib to the clear
groove in the knob stem.
3. Push the knob back as far as it
will go,
tl't II ._
_ AUTION =Disconnect
electrical power to the
oven at the main circuit
breaker or fuse box before
attempting to replace the oven
light bulb, Do not touch a hot
light bulb with wet hands or a
wet cloth. Wait until the bulb has
cooled and use a dry cloth.
L_ ,I
/__iGlass Retainer
"_ Live Collar
.
Bulb __ "
Glass Cover
TO REPLACE
1. Unscrew and remove the glass
cover.
2. Unscrew the light bulb,
3. Replace the bulb with a 3 1/2"
40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace the cover.
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CAREANDCLEANING
RemovableParts (cont.)
1. Grasp the edge of the cooktop and
lift up.
2. Holding the cooktop with one
hand, lift the support rod up and
rest the edge of the cooktop on it.
3. When cleaning is finished, lower
the support rod and the cooktop.
_CAUTION: When
working in this area, be
careful not to bump into
the support rod. The porcelain
enamel surface of the cooktop
can chip if dropped.
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Element __
Drip Bowls Receptacle
TO REMOVE
1. Be sure the controls are in the off
position and the elements are cool
before attempting to remove them.
2. Grasp the element and lift slightly,
just enough to clear the drip bowl
and pull it straight out.
3. Lift out the drip bowl
_AUTION: Do not lift
the element more than I".
Lifting the element
more than 1" can damage the
receptacle, causing the element
not to lie flat when it is plugged
back in.
TO CLEAN THE DRIP BOWL
For brown food stains - use
dishwashing detergent, warm water,
plastic scouring pads, mild abrasive
cleaners, soap-filled scouring pads or
ammonia. Clean drip bowls after each
use Rinse and dry well. Foods that
are not removed can cause
permanent stains that cannot be
removed, For heavily soiled bowls,
place an ammonia-soaked paper
towel over the bowl to loosen the soil,
then gently scrub the bow! with a
plastic scouring pad.
For blue-gold heat stains - use a
metal polish, These stains are caused
by overheating, and are usually
permanent. To help minimize this
effect, avoid excessive use of high
heat settings and use flat bottom
pans that do not extend more than 1"
from the edge of the cooking element.
p._ .................... •
_AUTION: Do not
operate the cooktop
elements without the drip
bowl in place. Scorching of the
cooktop, burning of wiring
insulation and loss of energy
will occur.
TO REPLACE THE UNIT
1. Place the drip bowl into the
opening and make sure the
receptacle is visible.
2. Slide the element firmly back into
the receptacle and lower it onto the
drip bowl
14

CAREANDCLEANING
Removable Parts (cont.)
CLEANING MATERIALS
* Dishwashing detergent
•Warm water
•Scouring pad or soap-filled
steel-wool pad
Bump in _--_---_
Rack Guide _._ Ill
TO REMOVE
1. Pull the racks out to the stop lock
position
2. Pull up the front of the rack and
slide under the bump of the rack
guide,
TO CLEAN
Clean with warm water and detergent
For hard to remove stains, gently
scrub with a scouring pad or a
soap-filled stee!-wool pad° Rinse well
TO REPLACE
1. Place the raised back of the rack
onto the rack guides.
2. Lift the front of the rack until the
raised back slides under the bump
of the rack guides,
3. Slide the rack all the way back,
Broil Stop Position
Yf
TO REMOVE
1. Open the door to the broil stop
position,
2. Grasp the door at each side and lift
up and off the hinges DO NOT
LIFT DOOR BY THE HANDLE.
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_AUTION: When the
door is removed and the
hinge arms are at the
broil stop position, as a
precaution, cover the hinge
arms with toweling or an empty
paper towel roll. Do not bump or
try to move the hinge arms while
working in the oven area. They
could snap back, causing injury
to the hands or damage to the
porcelain finish of the front
frame.
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TO REPLACE
1. Make sure the hinge arms are in
the broil stop position.
2. Lift the door by the sides_
3. Line up the slots at the bottom
edge of the door with the hinge
arms
4. Slide the door down onto the hinge
arms as far as it will go,
5, Close the door,
15

BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICE
To save you time and money, before making a service call, check the list below
for any problem you may feel you have with the performance of your range.
If the problem is something you cannot repair, use the Consumer Service
Numbers located at the back of this manual, When making any calls, have the
Model No., Serial No., Repair Parts List, Use and Care Manual and the Date
of Purchase available.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Range will not No power to range a. Check the household circuit
work; totally breaker or fuse box,
inoperative, b. Check to make sure the range is
plugged in,
Foods do not
bake properly. a. Oven was not
preheated long
enough
b. Improper rack or
pan placement
Cl Oven vent
blocked or
covered.
a. Be sure to preheat, when
recipe caIls for it
b. Maintain uniform air space
around pans and utensils. See
oven cooking tips section.
c. Keep vent clear
d. Improper use
of foil d. Use of foil not recommended
on racks or oven bottom.
em Improper
temperature
setting for
utensil used
ew Reduce temperature 25
degrees for glass or dull/
darkened pans
f. Oven
temperature
needs
adjustment,
g. Range and oven
rack not level.
h. Oven controls
improperly set
f. Checkoven temperature
adjustment section
g. Check the installation
instructions for leveling,
h. See the Baking section,
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BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1,
Oven Oven control See the temperature adjustment
temperature calibration, instructions following this section,
seems
inaccurate.
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Oven light a. Light switch is in off a. Check switch setting°
does not work, position,
b. Oven light bulb loose b. Check or replace light bulb,
or burned out°
Foods do a. Improper rack a, Check broil pan placement; see
not broil position broiling section,
properly, b, Oven preheated b. Do not preheat when broiling°
c. Improper use of foil c, Check broiling section.
d, Oven door closed d, Open door to broil stop position.
during broiling,
e, Low voltage e,
(208 volts).
f, Improper broiling f.
time.
Use higher rack position and/or
longer cooking time,
Check broiling chart in broiling
section,
g. Oven controls
improperly set g. See the Broiling section.
Oven a, Dirty oven. a, Check for heavy spillover.
smokes, b. Improper use b. Use of foil not recommended
of aluminum foil
c, Broiler pan
containing grease
left in the oven.
c, Clean pan and grid after
each use.
Cook-top a. Elements
will not work; unplugged,
oven is ok.
b, Control set
improperly.
a. Check the elements; make sure
they are properly plugged into the
receptacle
b, Push knob in while turning to
temperature setting
Oven will
not work;
cooktop ok.
Control set improperly, Check the control and check baking
or broiling section.
12"

"DOIT YOURSELF"
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
You may feel that your new oven
cooks differently than the oven it
replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven a few weeks to
become more familiar with it,
following the times given in your
recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot
(burning foods) or not hot enough
(foods are undercooked), you can
adjust the temperature yourself The
appearance and texture of foods is a
better indicator of oven accuracy than
an oven thermometer These
thermometers can vary by
20-40 degrees from the true
temperature of the oven. In addition,
the oven door must be opened to
read these thermometers. Opening
the door will change the temperature
of the oven,,
To decide how much to change
the temperature, set the oven
temperature 25 degrees higher
(if foods are undercooked) or
25 degrees lower (if foods are
burning) than the temperature in your
recipe, then bake, The results of this
"test" should give you an idea of how
much the temperature should be
changed,
1. Make sure the oven control knob
is in the off position. Remove the
knob by pulling it straight off_
2. Look at the back of the knob.
3. Use a screwdriver to carefully
loosen both screws.
4. To make your oven temperature
HOTTER, hold the knob by the
handle and turn the knob skirt so
the top screw moves toward the
word hotter. As you turn the skirt
you wilt hear clicks and feel
notches or teeth Each click or
notch will adjust the temperature
15°F hotter
5. To make your oven temperature
COOLER, hold the knob by the
handle and turn the knob skirt so
that the bottom screw moves
toward the word cooler. As you
turn the skirt you wit! hear clicks
and feel notches or teeth, Each
click or notch will adjust the
temperature 15°F cooler,
6. When you have made the desired
temperature adjustment, re-tighten
both screws and return the oven
control knob to your range
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DROP-INRANGEWARRANTY
FFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS
If, within one year from the date of installation, any part fails to function
properly due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair or
replace it, at our option, free of charge
If this product is subjected to other than private family use, the above
warranty is effective for only 90 days
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER 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 Roebuck and Co Dept 817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
To further add to the value of your Range,
Buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
1. Replacement of Defective Parts WMA M.4
2. Annual Preventive Maintenance MA M.4 MA
_. Check at your request
W-Warranty MA - Maintenance Agreement
Kenmore Appliances are designed, manufactured and tested for years of
dependable operation. Yet, any appliance may require service from time to
time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service
program for your product,
The table above shows the additional benefits a Sears Maintenance
Agreement offers compared to a Sears Warranty.
Contact your Sears Sales Associate or local Sears Service Center to
purchase a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
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