Kenmore Capri 60091 Installation instructions

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CONTENTS
SAFETY
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USE •
USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Featurlm ..................................... 5
Cooktop Cooking .................................................... 6, 7
Oven Cooking ......................................................... 6, 8
Brolling ........................................................................ 9
Cleaning Tips ............................................................ 10
Removal of Packaging Tape .................................... 10
Removable Flange parts ..................................... 11, 12
SERVICE
Before Ca|ring For Service ....................................... 13
Adjusting Oven Temperature ............ ;..................... 14
WARRANTY
MOOEL 60091
Capri
CARE .SAFETY
MANUAL

I kWARNING
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP
• INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
•INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED WITH
RANGE
•SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473
TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips head screwdriver
1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench
Bracket attachesto floor or wallto hold either right or left 3.
rearleg leveler. Iffastenlngtofloor, besurethat screws
do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If this
cannot be determined, use shorter screws that will not
penetrate through flooring.
If the bracket came with your range, It Is shipped at-
tached to the lower range back. Remove and discard
the shipping screw that holds the bracket and then
follow Instructions below. 4.
1. Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the
right or left Side of range location.
2. 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 1.
5.
ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE
PANEL OUTSIDE EDGE OF
BRACKET TO BE
FLUSH WITH LEFT OR
RIGHT SIDE OF RANGE
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WALLBEHIND
Determine whether you will anchor the bracket tothe
floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with the
screws provided. Screws are self-drilling In wood,
plywood, particle and chip board, and most metal
framing. Ifattachlngtomasonry, youcanbuysultable
screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use a
masonry drill to drill the required holes.
Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at
least two turns. See your Installation guide for more
leveling information before positioning range,
Slide the range into place. Be sure rear leg leveler
fully engages slot In 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.
BRACKET
SCREWMUSTENTER_
WOODOR METAL |
/
WALL
PLATE
/
ATTACHMENT TO WALL
Fig. 1 Flg. 2
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Teach children notto play withrange
knobs or any other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unat-
tended where a range is in use.
CAUTION:
Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets
above the range or on the
backsplash of the range. Chil.
dren climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously
injured.
Never let anyone climb, sit or stand
on the open door or any other part of
the range. Their weight may make
the range tip over.
Never leavetheoven door open when
you are not watching the range.
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•Carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the
safety:sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections •by:
Iookingfor the _symbol or the word "Safety".
Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that will burn.
CAUTION:
Never store things in an
oven or near cooktop elements/
burners. These things may catch
fire and plastic items could melt.
Never use your range for warming
or heating a room. You could be
burned or seriously injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage to
the range.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing
could catch fire.
Never use atowel or other bulky clot h
as a potholder. Such cloths could
catch fire on a hot element/burner.
Never let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range. Turn
handles In so that they cannot be
bumped into. Keep the handles
away from other hot surface ele-
ments/burners.
Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings. Bollovers cause smok-
ing and greasy spillovers could
catch fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly
by a qualified technician.
Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough
to cover theentire cooktop element. This will cut down
the risk of setting potholders or clothing on fire with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.
Always use care when touching cooktop elements,
areas near cooktop elements, oven heating elements or
Inside theoven. Heating elements could be hot enough
to burn you even Ifthey are dark In color. The oven vent
duct and oven door may also become hot during range
use.
Always change oven rack positions while oven Is cool.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
range and clean It. Leftover grease in the broiler pan
can catch on fire next time you use the pan.
Always keep canned food and wooden or plastic uten-
sils a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will
not break when heated on the cooktop elements.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless Instructions are given In this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the range. Never letgrease build up on your range. You
can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up
grease and spills after each range use.
Place oven shelves in desired position while oven is
cool.
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam burns.
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam out before moving food.
Always follow cleaning instructions In this book.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from
the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and
grease are easy to Ignite. Clean the range, oven and vent
hoods regularly.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes a safe distance away from your range.
Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls or oven
bottoms. Improper use of foil could start a fire or cause
electrical shock.
Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
Never put removable heating elements in water.
Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip
bowls being in place. If these pans or bowls are not
there during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be
damaged.
Never touch surface units, heating elements, or interior
surfaces ofthe oven. They may be hot even though they
appear dark In color.
Clean only parts listed In manual.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens a safe distance away from your range. Never clean cooktop surface when it is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could
cause steam burns If used on a hot surface.
Read and understand this information
NOW!
Be sure everyone in your home knows
what to do in case of fire.
Should you ever need it, you will not have
time for reading.
Never use water on a grease fire. it will
only spread the flames.
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE
Never pick up a flaming pan... Instead:
1. Tum off the element.
2. Sm°ther the fire with a tighUy fitting pan lid,
baking soda, or a foam, halon, or dry chemical
extinguisher.
OVEN FIRE
1. Close oven door and turn controls off.
2; If fire continues9 throw baking soda on the
fire1 or use a foam, halonl or dry chemical
extinguisher. NESAF46-1

YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT:
The model al_l serial number ofyour range can be found on a tag, behind
the removsble panel, on the left side of the r_nge front frame,
OVEN CONTROL
(See,peg. 6 & 14)
GOOKTOP
INDICATOR LIGHT
(glow_ when •W _poktop
element Is on)
COOKTOP
CONTROL
(See page 6)
OVEN VENT
(below o_ment; arsa may get
hot during oven v_e;
Do Not Block)
REFLECTORBOWL_
( See pages10 8,12)
REMOVABLE PLUG-IN
COOKTOP ELEMENT
(See page 12)
NAMEANDNUMBER
PLATELOCATION
(Remove Lower FrontPanel)
ELEMENT
REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR
(See page 11)
BROfLER PAN AND GRiD
(See pages 9, 10, 13)
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To
Start Things
Cooking
COOKTOP COOKING
The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
element is turned on by that knob.
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For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should use pans that:
A. Have flat bottoms and straight sides.
B. Have light handles that do not tilt pans.
C. Are about the same size as the element.
Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Rear Front
To operate cooktop controls:
1. Push to turn.
2. Set on or between marks for desired heat.
An indicator light will glow when any cooktop element
is on.
OVEN
To use bake or broil:
1. Set the OVEN CONTROL todesired temperature or
to BROIL. When broiling, be sure toturn the knoball
the way to the stop inthe BROIL section of the knob.
2. When finished, turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF.
COOKTOP
CONTROL
Never line the bowls below
cooktop elements with aluminum
foil. Foil can block normal heat
flow, and damage the range. This
is especially true if foil blocks the
oven vent tube under the right rear
cooktop element. 6
OVEN
CONTROL
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q, May I can foods and preserves on my surface
units?
A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning
purposes. Check the manufacturer's instructions
and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner Is
flat-bottomed and fits over the center ofyour surface
unit. Since canning generates large amounts of
steam, be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat.
Canning should only be done on surface units.
Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil?
A. No. Clean as recommended ln Cleanlng TIps. Donot
use aluminum follto llnedrlp pansor anywhere Inthe
oven except as described inthis book. Mlsusa could
result Ina shock, fire hazard, or damage tothe range.
Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an
oriental wok_ on any surface units?
A. We recommend flat bottomed woks. Cookware with-
out flat surfaces is not recommended. The life of
your surface unit canbe shortened and the range top
can be damaged from the high heat needed for this
type of cooking.
•Q. Why am I net getting the heat I need from my
units even though I have the knobs on the
right setting?
A. After turning surface unit off and making sure it Is
cool, check to make sure that your plug-in units are
securely fastened into the surface connection.
Q. Why does my cookware tilt when I place them
on the surface unit?
A. Because the surface unit or the cookware Is not flat.
Make sure that the "feet" on your surface units are
sitting tightly In the range top indentation and the
outer edge ofthe drip pan isflat on the range surface.
Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware
coming off?
A. Ifyou set the temperature of your surface unit higher
than required for the cookware material and leave it,
the finish may smoke, crack, pop or burn, depending
on the pot or pan. Also, a too high heat for long
periods, and small amounts of dry food, may damage
the finish.
HOME CANNING TIPS
In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use
of large-diameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond
edge of drip pan) is not recommended. However, when
canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-di-
ameter pots may be used. This Isbecause boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to
cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit.
HOWEVER_ DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN
WATER.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures -- and all types of frying
-- cook at temperatures much higherthan boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding heating units.
OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING
t. Bring water to boll on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain
boil (saves energy and best uses surface unit).
2. Besurecannerfitsovercenterofsurfaceunit. Ifyour
range does not allow canner to be centered on
surface unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.
3. Flat-bottomed canners give best cannlng results. Be
sure bottom of canner isflat or slight indentation fits
snugly over surface unit. Canners with flanged or
rippled bottoms (often found In enamelware) are not
recommended.
RIGHT WRONG
4, When canning, use recipes from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-
ning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
5. Remember, In following the recipes, that canning is
a process that generates large amounts ofsteam. Be
careful while canning to prevent burns from steam or
heat.
NOTE: If your range is being operated on low power
(voltage), canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been carefully fol-
lowed. The process may be improved by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) begir_ning with hot tap water when heating
larger quantities of water. NEMTC06-3

OVEN COOKING
When cooking a food for the first time In your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and is more apt to be accurate than the oven It
replaced.
After you have used your oven for awhile, Ifyou feel
your oven should be hotter orcooler, you can adjust
ityourself. See "DO IT YOURSELF" TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENTS in this manual.
Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure Ingredients properly.
Use proper pan placement.
Place pans on the oven racks with 1" -1 1/2" of air
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.
Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the
oven bottom, block the free movement of air. Im-
proper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.
2 cake layers
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4 cake layers
When baking several Items, stagger pans so that no
pan is directly above another.
Always turn oven to OFF before removing food.
During baking, avoid frequent door openings. Keep
oven door open as short a time as possible.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly (minimum of 10
minutes)before baking. Ifyour appliancelsequlpped
with a preheat Indicator light or a preheat nottfica-
tion tone, you may watch for the light to go off, or
listen for the tone, and then place the food In the
oven.
Avoid opening the door too often to check the food
during baking as heat will be lost. This may cause
poor baklng results.
Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should
be baked in shiny pans -- to reflect the heat --
because they should have a light golden crust.
Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked in
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat
-- because they should have a brown, crisp crust.
Be sure the underside of the pan is shiny too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over browning on the bottom of your food.
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Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures ifexterior of pan
Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.
There may be some odor when the oven Is flrat used.
This is caused by the heating of new parts and
Insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foit directly above the bake
element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface; therefore, it
should not be used.
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets
without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. If the oven door is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.
Use residual heat in oven whenever possible to
finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Use
residual heat when baking rolls or precooked des-
serts.
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BROILING
Broiling Is cooking by direct heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat
should be selected for broiling. For best results
steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick.
Alter placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on
the rack In the oven. The recommended rack posi-
tion and cooking time can be found In the chart at
right.
The closer the food Is to the broil burner, the fester
the meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink
In the center. Moving the meat farther away from the
burner letsthe meat cook to the center while brown-
Ing outside. Side one should becooked I - 2 minutes
longer than side two.
• Your oven door should be open to the broil
stop posiUon while broiling. If the door is
closed the food will roast and not broil.
Use only the broiler pan and grid that came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
Do not preheat when broiling. Preheating may
cause the thermostat to cycle the broil burner off
and on. For even broiling on both sides, start the
food on a cold pan.
Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.
Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.
For maximum juiciness, salt the firat side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second side just before
serving.
Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil. When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It is
not necessary to turn fish.
Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range.
Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven is used.
Be sure you know the correct procedure for
putting out a grease fire. See the section on
safety,
I)o not cover the entire broiler
grid with foil. Poor drainage of
hot fat may cause a broiler fire.
If a fire starts, close the oven
door and turn controls off. If
fire continues_ open door care-
fully and throw baking soda on
the fire, Do not put water on
the fire.
POSITIONING BROILER PAN
Food
Steak - 1" Thick
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Ground Beef Patties
Medium -1" Thick
Medium -1/2" Thick
Lamb Chops - 1" Thick i
Pork Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops -1/2" Thick
Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick
Fish (Fillets)
Chicken (Pieces)
Frankfurters
Bacon
Rack
Position
4 = Highest
1 = Lowest
Total Time
(minutes)
4 9-11
3 13-15
3 21-23
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
16-18
7-9
18-21
27-29
16-18
11-12
11-13
45-55
8-11
9-11
This chart Is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-
ness, and starting temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. Times in the chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature.
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CLEANING TIPS
Refer to the removable parts section when cleaning your oven.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to usa on all cleanable ports of your range.
DOnot use metal scouring pods, except where recommended.
REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:
The safest way to remove adhesive leftfrom pocklng tape onnew appliances toassure no damage isdoneto theflnlsh
of the product Is an appllcetlon of household liquid dish washing detergent, mineral o11,or cooking oil Apply with
soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe with soft cloth. DO NOT Usaplastic pad or equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply
an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure isalso safe for the face of microwave
doors and other plastic and Lexan ports.
NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed from chrome trim on range parts CANNOT be removed If baked on.
PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS
Control panel, knobs Detergent, warm water, soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleaning.
Oven Interior Detergent, warm water, scouring Rlnsa thoroughly after cleaning. Do not
pod or soap-filled steel wool pad or coat oven bakeelement with oven cleaner.
oven cleaner
Oven racks Detergent, warm water, scouring Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor-
pad or soap-filled steel wool pad or oughly.
oven cleaner
Burner box bottom (area Detergent and water Clean after each splllover with detergent
under cooktop) and water. Dry well.
Broiler pan and grid
Chrome reflector bowls
Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commercial oven
cleaner (pan only)
Brown food stains
Blue/gold heat
stains
Detergent and water, plastic scour-
Ing pads, mild abrasive cleaners,
soap-filled scouring pads, ammonia
Metal polish
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm
water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and
cover with damp cloth or paper towels.
Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes.
Rinse or scour as needed. Grid and pan
may be washed in a dishwasher.
Bowls can permanently discolor If ex-
posed to excessive heat or If soil Is al-
lowed to bake on.
After each usa, wash, rinse and dry to
prevent difficult soils. If heavily soiled,
place an ammonia-soaked poper towel on
stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub
with plastic scouring pad.
These stains are caused by overheating,
normally occur over a period of time, and
usually are permanent. To minimize:
1. Avoid excessive usa of the high heat setting. Usa it to start cooking, then
lower the heat setting to finish cooking.
2. Usa flatbottom pans thatdo not extend more than two Inches from the surface
element. If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are
USed.
Painted surfsces(Frontof Soap and water, damp cloth, paper Do not usaovencleaners, clsanslng pow-
ovendoor, sldesofrange) towel, der or harsh abrasives. These might
scratch the surface. If acids (such as
marinades, tomato sauce, or basting materials) should spill on these surfaces
while range Is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When
these surfaces have cooled, wash and rinse.
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CLEANING TiPS(continued)
PART
Porcelain
cooktop
REMARKS
enameled
CLEANING MATERIALS
Cleansing powder, steel wool pad Ifhot fruit fillings or foods that haveacidic
content (foods such as milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut or sauces with vinegar or
lemon juice) should spill on the cooktop,
use a dry papar towel orcloth towlpe Itup
right away. When surface has cooled,
wash and rinse. For other spills, such as
fat spatterlngs, wash with soap and water
when cooled and then rinse. Polish with
a dry cloth:
REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.
To install:
1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack
guides.
2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack and push the rack
all the way In.
To remove:
1. Pull the oven rack out, then up.
Some models have one standard oven rack and one
folding oven rack.
The folding rack can be easily stored away when not in
use.
BUMP IN
RACK GUIDE
The racks are designed with stop locks. When
the racks are placed correctly on the rack sup-
port and extended from the oven, the stop lock
prevents the racks from tilting when you are
removing food from the racks or placing food on
them.
REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR
To remove:
1, Open the door to the stop position (see illustration).
2, Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the
hinges.
NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
are at stop position, do not bump or try to move
the hinge arms. The hinges could snap back
causing an injury to the hands or damage to the
porcelain on the front of the range. Cover the
hinges with toweling or empty towel rolls while
working in the oven area.
To replace:
1. Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.
The hinge arms must still he in the stop
position.
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will
go and close the door.
STOP (BROIL) POSITION
HINGE
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REMOVABLE KNOBS
All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob stralgM off the stem. Be sure that the
knob Is In the OFF position before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a hendkerchlef) ora piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull off.
Caution: Read these instructions carefully before
replacing the knobs. Replacing the knobs
improperly will damage the knobs and the spring
clip on the stem. If this happens, the knobs will
fit loosely.
To replace the knob:
1. The knob stem has a groove In each side. The grouve
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see Illustration).
2. Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.
3. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the
knob Into the clear groove on the stem.
MOLDED
RIB
S_RING
UP
CLEAR GROOVE
IN STEM
Note: Be sure to replace knobs on correct stems from
which they came.
REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS
The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls
removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned
off and elements are cool before you remove or
replace a conktop unit.
To remove:
1. Grasp element_ tilt It upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element
will not sIt level when replaced If It Is forced too far
upward when removed.
2. Lift out the bowl.
Do not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when
heated during normal use.
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle is showing
in the bowl opening.
2. Slide the plug ofthe element firmly Intothereceptacle
and lower the element Into place.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element wIthout
the bowl In place. This can cause scorching of the
cooktop, bomlng of wiring Insulation and loss ofenergy.
ELEMENTS_EPTACLE
CAUTION: Do net lift ping-in unit more than 1". If
you do, it may not lie fiat on the drip
pan when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug in unit
more than 1" above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.
LIFT-UP COOKTOP
The cooktop can be raised so the area underneath can
be cleaned.
To raise cooktop:
1. Remove the cooktop units.
2. Grasp the cooktop and lift up.
Porceleln enamel can chip. Handle porcelain enameled
cooktops carefully.
12 NEMHT82-1

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money mCheck this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have aproblem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual and your Repair Parts List handy with the model, serial number and purchase date.
• DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK
Range does not work; •No power to range •Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
totally Inoperative •Check cord (if equipped) to be sure it Is
plugged In.
•Oven does not heat; Check oven control.
cooktop elements OK
• Cooktop does not Check element connections by removing
work; oven OK and re-plugging element(s) firmly.
Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.
•Foods do not bake Be sure to preheat for 10 minutes.
properly
• Oven temperature
seems inaccurate
•Foods do not broil
properly
Oven controls set incor-
rectly
Element(s) unplugged
Improper operation of con-
trol
Oven not preheated long
enough
Improper rack or pan place-
ment
Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered
Improper use of foll
Improper temperature set-
ting for utensil used
Recipe not followed
Range and oven rack not
level
Using Improper cookware
•Thermostat calibration
Oven door closed
Improper rack position
Oven preheated
Improper utensil used
Improper broiling time
Dirty oven
•Broiler pan full of
grease left In oven
Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see cooking hints section.
Reflector bowl must have hole in center
over oven vent.
See pages 6, 8, and 9.
Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/
darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?
Check the installation section for leveling
instructions.
See cooking hints.
See adjustments described after this sec-
tion.
Open door to broil stop position.
Check broil pan placement; see Broiling
section.
DO not preheat when broiling.
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with
range.
Check broiling chart.
Oven smokes Check for heavy spIllover.
Check pan and grid after each use.
13 NESER66-2

"DO-IT-YOURSELF" TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
You may feel that your new oven cooks differently then
the oven Itreplaced. 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.
Ifyou think your new oven Is too hot (burning foods) or
not hot enough (foods are under-cooked) you can adjust
the temperature yourself. The appearance and texture
of foods are better Indicators of oven accuracy than
Inexpensive oven thermometers, such as those found In
the grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of
your new oven. Those thermometers can vary by 20-
40°F. In addition, the oven door must be opened to read
these thermometers. Opening the dour will change the
temperature of the oven.
To decide how much to change the temperature, set the
oven temperature 25°F lower (If foods are burning) than
the temperature In your recipe, then bake. The result of
this "test" should give you an Idea of how much the
temperature should be changed.
TO MAKE THE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
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. The pointer In the
center Indlcates the orlglnal temperature settlng.
4. To make your oven temperature HOTTER, hold the
knob by the handle end tum the knob skirt sothe top
screw moves toward the word hotter. As you turn the
skirt you will hear clicks end feel notches or teeth.
Each click or notch will adjust the temperature 15°F
hotter.
TOP SCREWMOVES
TOWARD HOTTER
5. To make your oven temperature COOLER, hold the
knob by the handle and tum the k nob skirt sothat the
top screw moves toward the word cooler. As you
turn the skirt you will hear clicks and feel notches or
teeth. Esch click or notch WIll adjust the temperature
15°F cooler.
TOP SCREW MOVES
TOWARD COOLER
POINTER
KNOB _
HANDLE_ 1_7/_ "_
6. When you have made the desired temperature ad-
justment, re-tighten both screws and return the oven
control knob to your range.
3. Use a screwdriver to carefully loosen both screws.
14 NGSER25

KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY
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Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home in perfect condition
and will give you proper
performance. AS part of
these efforts, we feel it is
our responsibility to pro-
vide you with this warranty
for your range.
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL
PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS
if, within one year from the date of installation, any part, other than a glass
part, fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.
FULL 3O.DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PDRCE.
LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part is detective in
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of Installation, Sears will provide, free ofcharge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation ofthe range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the range is subjected to other than private family use, the above
warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES
This warranty applies only while this product is In use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state io state. SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.
Dept. 73t CR-W
Sears Tower
Chicagol IL 60684 J
WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL
"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
service is nationwide.
Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We SeIW'
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and
tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service from time
to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Main-
tenance Agreement provides protection from un-
expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying
maximum range efficiency.
Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears RangeMaintenance Agreement.
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Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year I 2nd Year 3rd Year
Replacement of Defective
1 Parts other than Porcelain W MA MA
or Glass
90 DAYS
2.e°hanic,,Adjustment W MA MA
30 DAYS
3Porcelain and Glass Parts W MA MA
Annual Preventive Mainten-
4ance Check at your request MA MA MA
W-Wli_'a nty MA - MJlntenance Agreement
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
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Kenmore America's Best Selling Appliance Brand
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684
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