Kenmore 911.92391 User manual

OWHER'S IVIAHUAL
CAUTEON:
Before using this range,
read this manua! and
foHlow all its Safety Rules
and Operating
_nstructions.
• Safety instructions
. Operation
.Care and Cleaning
°Problem Solving
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffm_n Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
229C4020Pt 18 (SR- 10323)

Tableof Contents
Range Safety .................... 3_6
Stability Device ...................... 3
ELECTRICFREE-STAHDING
To Set Bake ...................... 14
Element Cycling ............... 14
Oven Temperature
Adjustment ............ 13, 25
Broiling ............................ I 5
Features of Your Range ........ 7
Removal of Packaging Tape. 7
Cooking Elements ............. 8
Control Settings ................... 8
Home Cannfng .................. 8
Hour/Minute Arrow Pad ....... 9
Display .............................. 9
Indicator Lights ................ 9
Black Out The Display .......... 9
F-Codes ............................... g
Power On .......................... 9
Automatic Oven Shut-off ..... 9
To Set the Clock ................. 10
To Set the Timer ............. 10
To Reset The Timer ........... 10
To Cancel The Timer ......... 10
Oven Cooking Tips ....... 11-t4
Strong Smell or Odor ............ 11
Aluminum Foil .................... 11
Oven Vent .......................... 11
Preheating ............................ 11
Temperature Sensor ........... 11
No Peeking ......................... 1l
Bakeware ............................... 12
Bakeware Placement .......... t 2
Oven Racks ........................ 12
Oven Control ..................... 13
Hide-A-Way Handle ............ 13
Self-Cleaning ................ 16-17
Control Panel ...................... I8
Broiler Pan and Grid .......... 18
Walls of The Oven ........... 18
Cooktop and Burner Box
Bottom ............................. 18
Painted Surface ................ 18
Control Knobs .................. 19
Replacing Oven Light Bulb. 19
Storage Drawer ................. 20
Lift Up Cooktop .................. 21
Cooktop Units .................... 21
Oven Racks ........................ 22
Oven Door ............................ 22
Before Calling for
Service .......................... 23, 24
Temperature Adjustment .... 25
Warranty ............................... 27
Consumer Service
Numbers ............................. 28
For your convenience and future reference, please write down
your model and serial number in the space provided. They are
located behind the storage drawer.
MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:

IMPORTANTSAFETY
iNSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using
gas or electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following=
Could Result _:,_'"
•Install Anti-tip _,:_
Device Packed With i:i_i
Range _.i
.See Installation
Instructions i_:_
Tools you will need:
oPhillips head screwdriver
°13/8" open end or adjustable wrench
1. Remove the bracket from the
prepack located inside the oven
2. Decide whether the bracket will be
installed on the right or left side of
range location
3. If the bracket side of the range is
adjacent to a cabinet, place the
bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown in Figure 1,
If there is no adjacent cabinet,
determine where the location of
the range side (painted outside
panel) will be Place the bracket
with its outside edge at this
location and against back wall,
See Figure 2.
4. Determine whether you wili anchor
the bracket to the floor or wal!,
Make sure this location is clear of
electrical wiring or plumbing,
Outside Edge Of
Bracket To Be
Left Or
Right Side Of Range
Fig. 1
1Fasten the bracket securely with
the screws provided, Screws are
self-drilling in wood, plywood,
particle and chip board, and most
metal framing. If attaching to
masonry, you can buy suitable
screws and anchors at hardware
stores Use a masonry drill to drill
the required holes
Bracket I I Wall
Screw Must Enter \ I I Plate
Wood Or Metal . _1 /
Fig. 2 Attachment To Wall
w
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Using the wrench, back out the
four leg levelers at least two turns.
See your installation guide for
rpore leveling information before
positioning range
Slide the range into place. Be sure
rear leg leveler fully engages the
slot in the bracket. If range cannot
be moved back far enough for
rear leg leveler to enter bracket,
move bracket forward as required
and attach to floor in new location,
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
iNSTRUCTiONS
i i,Hiil iii ,,i,i
WARHiNG! To pre-_
•_,/ vent accidental tipping _
x_i Jof the range from ab-_
normal usage, including ex-
cessive loading of the oven
door, attach the range to the
wall or floor by installing the
Anti-Tip device supplied. If the
range is moved for cleaning,
servicing or any reason, be
sure the Anti-Tip device is re-
engaged properly when the
range is slid back in the open.
Bng. Failure to do so could
result in the range tipping or
personal injury. To inspect the
anti-tip device, remove the
storage drawer and look to
see if the rear leg leveler fully
engages the slot in the
bracket.
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 r
CAUTION: NEVER STORE items
of interest to children on the
backguard or 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 instruc-
tions are given in this manual. All other
work should be done by a qualified
technician
• ALWAYS KEEP combustible wall
coverings, curtains, dish cloths,
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 jars or cans of fat or
drippings in your oven,
• ALWAYS KEEP the oven and
surface unit areas free from things that
will burn. Food, wooden utensils, 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.

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• 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 cotor 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 and
window and cooktop surfaces may
also be hot enough to cause burns
.ONLY SOME 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 tempera
ture change
.ALWAYS USE care when touching
cooktop elements They will retain
heat after the range has been turned
off
•NEVER BLOCK the oven air 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
result in direct contact or ignition of
clothing
• 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
• NEVER put heating elements in
water
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
result in the risk of electrical shock and
fire
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in this
manual, Follow all cleaning
instructions Be sure to remove broiler
pan and grid before the self-clean
cycle,
• NEVER RUB, move or damage the
door gasket on self-cleaning ranges
oNEVER TRY to clean utensils,
cookware, removable parts, or broiler
pan and grid in the self-clean cycle
•DO NOT USE oven cleaners - No
commercial oven cleaner, or protective
coating of any kind, should be used in
or around any part of the oven,
•HEVER FORCE the latch handle
open while oven is hot
IMPORTAHT SAFETY
NOTICE!
The California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of
substances known to the state
to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires
businesses to warn their cus-
tomers of potential exposure to
such substances. The fiberglass
insulation in aself-cleaning oven
will give off avery small amount
of carbon monoxide during the
cleaning cycle. Exposure can be
minimized by venting with an
open door or window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.
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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 UHDERSTAHD
THIS INFORMATION HOW!
Be sure everyone in your home
knows what to do in case of fire.
Never use water on agrease
fire; it will only spread the
flames,
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
Never pick up aflaming 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
21_ If fire continues, carefully open the
door, throw baking soda on the fire,
or use a dry chemical, foam, or
halon type extinguisher
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OPERATION
FEATURESOFYOURRANGE
Clock & Timer
Surface
Indicator Light
Removable
Drip Bowls
Hide-A-Way
Latch Handle
Broil Element
Model and Serial
Number Location
Oven Control Cooktop Control Oven Light
Oven Vent
Lift-up Cooktop
Removable
Plug-in Cooktop
Element
Oven Door
Latch
Removable
Racks
Bake Element
Storage
Drawer
Broiler Pan
and Grid
Door
Gasket
Removable
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, Oven Area, Control Panel
Area and Door Trim Area
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OPERATION
CooktopCooking
The sign near each control knob
shows you which element is turned
on by that knob
Water-bath or pressure canners and
large diameter pots extending more
than 1" beyond the edge of the
cooktop element may be used 1or
canning However, do not use large
diameter canners, pots or pans for
anything other than boiling water
Most syrup or sauce mixtures, and all
types of frying, cook at temperatures
much higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm
the cooktop surfaces surrounding the
surface units.
LEFT LEFT RIGHT
FRONT REAR REAR
MED
HI Used for quick starts, such as
bringing water to a boil
Used for slow boiling and
saut6ing.
LO Used for steaming foods or
keeping cooked foods at
serving temperature
t, Push down to turn I,_, .
the knob
2. Set on or
between marks
for desired
heat
OFF
1. Be sure the canner is centered
over the elementr
2. Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom
3. Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources These are
available from manufacturers such
as Ball@ and Kerr@, and the
Department of Agriculture Exten-
sion Service.
4, Use caution while canning, to
prevent burns from steam or heat.
When any surface unit is on, the
surface unit indicator light will be on
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OPERATION
Clock, Timer& OvenControl
Your new range CLOCK, TIMER and OVEN operations are simple and easy to
understand.
The HOUR/MIN arrow pads allow you
to set the exact time you need
The display in the center of your control
will show:
1. The time of day CLOCK,
2. The amount of time you choose
when using the TIMER
3. The temperature selection as you
turn the oven control knob
Your control has individual indicator
lights that will show you the operations
you have chosen
As you read through your manual, you
will find what each of these indicators is
used for and how they will help you in
understanding your new control
Your new control has the special feature
of blacking out the display (have
nothing showing in the display) To
activate this feature:
If the time of day is showing in the
display, press the CLOCK pad once
To bring back the display from the time
of day black-out, press the CLOCK
pad twice 9
If the display flashes an "F _' followed by
a number and beeps continuously, you
have a function error code. Note the
number after the "F" Turn the oven
control knob to the OFF position, Allow
the oven to cool for about 1 hour and
retry the oven operation If the problem
repeats call for service. Advise the
technician what the flashing code was
When the power to your range is turned
on for the first time, the display will flash
the time when the power was turned off,
You can set the clock at this point, or
press the Clock pad to stop the
flashing
As a safety feature, this oven will
automatically shut off if it has been left
on for more than 12 hours, This feature
can be disabled See page 14

OPERATION
Clockand Timer
T_ ,
The CLOCK and TIMER are set by
using the touch pads, The TIMER will
not control any oven operation,
1. Press the CLOCK pad
twice to make the display
flash.
2. Press the HOUR/MINUTE
UP or DOWN pads to set
the time of day The colon
will flash while you are set-
ting the time.
The clock will automaticafly start keep-
ing time within one minute or you may
press the CLOCK pad for immediate
start.
The TIMER is only a minute timer It wilt
not control oven operations The maxi-
mum time you may set is 1l hours and
59 minutes.
Press the TIMER OH/OFF
pad "0:00" and the Timer
indicator light will flash,
i_ i, 2. Press the HOUR/
_::.:..' MINUTE UP or DOWN
arrow pads to set the time
you prefer to use The co-
lon wilt flash while you are
setting the time
After releasing the arrow pad, the timer
indicator light and the colon will blink
three to five times, the timer wilt start the
count down. The Timer Indicator Light
will remain on until countdown reaches
When the timer has started the count-
down, you may press the CLOCK pad
to return to the current time of day,
At the end of the countdown, the control
will beep and the Timer Indicator Light
will flash. Press the TIMER ON/OFF
pad
If you have selected an amount of time,
but decide to change it:
If the countdown is showing in the
display, press the MINUTE/'_OUR
UP or DOWN arrow pad Select the
desired time,
If the time of day clock or temperature is
showing in the display, press the
TIMER ONtOFF pad. Then, press
either the MINUTE/HOUR UP or
DOWN arrow pad. Select the desired
time.
If you wish to cancel the TII_ER, press
the TIMER ON/OFF pad once. If the
countdown is not showing, press the
TIMER ON/OFF pad twice
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