Kenmore Kenmore 911.36655 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
30" GAS SELF-
CLEANING
SLIDE-IN RANGE
MODEL NO.
911,36655
911.36659
911.36755
911.36756
911.36759
CAUTION:
Before using this range,
read this manual and
follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating
Instructions,
• Safety Instructions
-Operation
•Care and Cleaning
• Problem Solving
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Sears, RoebUck andCo',-Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
229c4020P134 (SR1o348)

Table of Contents
Range Safety .......................... 3-7
Power Failure ............................. 7
Oven Shut Off Valve .....................7
SLIDE-INRANGE
Cooking Utensils and Woks ..... 7
Removal of Packaging Tape .... 8
Features of Your Range .............8
Cooktop Burners ...................... 9
Control Settings .......................... 9
BurnerIginition..........................9
Simmer Flame .............................9
Home Canning ..........................9
Range Control .......................10
To SettheClock .....................11
To Set the Timer ..................... 11
To Reset The Timer ................. 11
To Cancel The Timer .............. 1't
Oven Cooking Tips ..............12-13
Strong Smell or Odor .............. 12
Aluminum Foil ...........................12
Oven Vent ...............................I2
Preheating .............................12
Oven Temperature Sensor ..... 12
No Peeking ...................................12
Bakeware Placement ..............12
Bakeware .................................. 13
Burner Cycling .......................... 13
Oven Racks ............................. 13
Oven Glow Bar ......................... 13
Oven Temperature
Adjustment ....................... 13, 26
To Set Bake .............................. 14
Broiling ................................... 15
Self-Clean Cycle ................ 16,17
Control Panel ........................... 18
Broiler Pan and Grid ................ 18
Painted Surfaces ..................... 18
Glass Cooktop ........................ 18
Porcelain Cooktop ................... 18
Burner Box Bottom ................... 19
Burner Grates ..........................19
Burner Bowls, Caps,
and Heads .............................. lg
Oven Bottom ............................ 19
Control Knobs ......................... 20
Oven Light Bulb ..........................20
Storage Drawer ....................... 21
Cooktop Burner Components. 22
Oven Racks ............................ 23
Oven Door ...............................23
Before Calling for Service ...........
............................................. 24-25
Temperature Adjustment ........26
Warranty .................................... 27
Consumer Service Numbers .r28
For your convenience and future reference, please write down
your model and serial numbers in the space provided. They are
located on the front frame behind the storage drawer.
MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance, When using gas or electri-
cal appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
:_ WARNING!! if the infor-
;_ mation in this manual is
ii not followed exactly, a!i
LI fire, explosion, or gas leak _
,_ may result causing property i
da age p l'njurym, ersona !,or
;I
ers of potential exposure to such
substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these sub-
stances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incom-
plete combustion of natural gas or
L.P. fuels. Properly adjusted appli-
ances, indicated by the bluish
rather than a yellow flame, will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can
be minimized by further venting
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.
The oven, as shipped from the fac-
tory, can only be operated with
natural gas. Do not try to operate
it with L.P. (bottled) gas High
flames and toxic fumes could
cause serious injury. If you wish to
use your oven with L.P. gas, you
must convert the range following
the procedure found in the installa-
tion instructions shipped with your
range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE]
The California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act re.
quires the governor of California to
publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm and re-
quires businesses to warn custom-
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WARNING-L.P. BURNER
AJ_ ADJUSTMENTS . |
mlm if you intend to use Lique.n
fled Petroleum Gas (bottled gas)
all L.P. adjustments in the Instal-
lation Instructions must be
made before using your oven.
If your oven is not properly ad.
justed, flames may be too high,
or the oven may use too much
fuel, release toxic fumes or cook
poorly.
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
install Anti-tip }_:!!
Device Packed With !_i'
Range ;,1
Remove all parts |torn the plastic
bag attached to the back of the
range and save packaging tape=
Before placing range in the counter,
chock the factory location of the
stability bracket on the back of the
range, For convenience you can hook
the stability chain in the upper set of
holes, Make sure there is no structural
interference when using the upper set
of holes,
Bracket
Optional
Location
Chain
1
1
Decide on
a location
that has
no
electrical
wiring or
plumbing,
.a;;:'°LlZ
and Screw
Make sure the
screw is
going into the
wall plate or
With the long screw provided.
anchor the
chain to the Chain
floor or wal!. Long \ II wall
Screw Wash& I_ Plate
stud at the base of the walt at least
3/4".
4, Attach the stability chain so that it
lines up with the bracket on the back
of the range,
.5. Tug the chain to make sure it is
securely fastened.
6. Take the packaging tape and
temporarily attach the loose end of
the chain to the rear of the
countertop, Tape
7. Slide the range into
the counter leaving
enough space behind
to attach the chain to
the bracket,
1
1
Slip the nearest link of
the chain onto the
bracket, Pull to make sure it is as
snug as possible,
Slide the range all the way back. It is
normal to have some slack in the
chain, but it should not be excessive,
Bracket
Factory
Location Mainback
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
_WARNING! To
prevent accidental
tipping of the range
from abnormal usage,
including excessive 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
opening. Failure to do so
could result in the range
tipping or personal injury.
important: To insure safety foryourself,
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 lateruser
• 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 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 exptode. 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 pothotders
touch hot heating elements
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IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•DO NOT touch cooktop burners,
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 burners 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.
• 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 foil could
result in the risk of electric shock and
fire.
° ONLY SOME kinds of glass or
ceramic cookware can be used for
ceoktop 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 burners. They will retain heat
after the range has been turned off.
oNEVER BLOCK the oven air vent
behind 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 open flame and may result
in direct contact or ignition of clothing.
• NEVER LEAVE cooktop burners
unattended at high settings. Boilovers
result in smoking or greasy spills which
could catch fire.
• ALWAYS TURN utensil handles
inward and away fromother surface
burners to reduce the risk of burns
ignition unintended contact and
spillage. 6
° 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 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.

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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 burners.
2. Smother the flame with a tightlyfitting
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.
2. if fire continues, carefully open the
door, throw baking soda on the fire,
or use a dry chemical, foam, or halon
type extinguisher.
During a power failure, the cooktop burners
will not light automatically_In an emer-
gency, a cooktop burner may be lit using a
wooden match. Followthe instructions
below:
1. Light the wooden match.
2. Hold the flame next to the burner you
want to use,
3. Push in and turn the correct knob to the
light position.
4. When the burner lights turn the knob to
your preferred setting.
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rw.r.ing,ug.ti.gg.sbur.ers
| a match is dangerous. You should|
|light the burners with this method i
only in an emergency, )
The pressure regulator (on range back)
contains a lever which turns on or shuts
off the gas supply to the oven. To access
remove the storage drawer and reach
through compartment and the range
back_ See the installation instructions for
more information.
The electrical disconnect is located
behind the storage drawer in the lower
compartment. Remove storage drawer to
access. Squeeze tabs and pul! to
disconnect.
Use pans and woks that are the same
size as the burner used when cooking.
PAN AND | _PAN SIZE
BURNER SIZE ------_miml_-4_Z-_'
Do not use woks that
have support rings.
Do not use stove top
grills.
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OPERATION
4 Burners
FEATURESOFYOURRANGE
Oven Vent
Glass Cooktop
Oven Control,
Clock and Timer
4Removable
Burner Grates
4 Removable
Cooktop Control
Knobs
Self-Clean Door
Latch
Model and Serial
Number Location
Removable
Oven Racks
Storage
Removable
Oven Bottom
Removable
Oven Door
Broiler Pan
and Grid
To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape, use household dishwashing
liquid, mineral oil or cooking oi!. 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°
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OPERATION
CooktopCooking
The sign below each control knob shows
you which burner is turned on by that
knob° 00
eo
O0 O0
Left 00 00
Rear Left Right
Front Front
Right
Rear
HI For quick starts, such as bringing
water to a boil,
MED
LO For slow boiling and sauteing.
For steaming foods or keeping
cooked foods at serving
temperature.
1, Push down to turn
the knob.
2. Set on the LITE
position.
3. When burner
ignites set knob
to desired flame
setting.
FCAUTION: When
setting the flame _ _
size make sure the w--I-_-_
flame heats the bottom of the
pan only. Flames that extend
beyond the bottom edge of the
pan or lick up the sides are
unsafe and waste energy,
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When the knob is turned to the light
position, a spark igniter sends a series of
electrical sparks that will ignite the gas
flowing to the burner automatically,
Wh.ecookingo.glass-/
IL_ orporcelamcooktops /
/remember these areas i
|may get hot. Use caution whenl
_working near these areas. )
When any surface burner is on, the
surface unit indicator light will be on.
If you are simmering on one burner and
turn on the others, watch the simmer
setting, Because of the increased gas
flow to the other burners the flame size
of the burner used for simmering may
need to be increased,
t. Center canner over the burner,
2. Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are
available from manufacturers such as
Ball@and Kerr@, and the Department
of Agriculture Extension Service..
3, Use caution to prevent burns from
steam or heat,

OPERATION
Clock,TimerandOvenControl
PROGRAM CLOCK /
CANCELS BAKE, STMUS TIMER
BROIL OR DISPLAY DISPLAY
CLEAN OPERATION
TEMPERATURE FUNCTION UP ARROW PAD
DISPLAY DISPLAY (|NCRF-.ASESTIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
PRESS TO TURN SET AUTOMATIC
TIMER ON ANDOFF OVEN OPERATIONS
Your range is controlled with a touch. You
now have the ease of setting the following
operations:
CLOCK
BAKE
BROIL
DELAY CLEAN
TIMER
DELAY BAKE
CLEAN
The UP or DOWN arrow is used toset
an amount of time or change the tem-
perature you want to use. By pressing
and holding down either pad the num-
bering will change quickly. By pressing
and releasing either pad the numbering
will change slowly_
Once you have programmed your con-
trol for any operation, you can display
the setting by pressing the appropriate
pad. For example, if you are using the
TIMER and want to see the time of
day, press CLOCK° The display will
show the time of day
DOWN ARROW PAD
{DECREASES TIME
OR TEMP,_IATURE)
III ,,,_
You cannot set BAKE, 1
BROIL or COOK TIME
while the oven door is
in the locked position.
If you try, the word"DOOR" |
wdl appear in the dzsplay. The |
oven door lock is to be used |
for Self.Cleariing only. j
Theend-of-cycle tonewill soundat the end of
timer use and automaticoven functions. The
end-of-cycle tone is3 shortbeeps followed by
1beep every 6 seconds that repeat unlil you
press any pad except theUP or DOWN
arrow pad° If you would like to eliminatethe
repeating beeps, push and hold CLEAR/
OFF for ten seconds. Toreturn lhe ! beep
every6 seconds,push and hold CLEAR/
OFF for 10 seconds.
If the time display beeps continuously and
flashes an "F" followed by a number, you
have a function error code. Note the
number after the "F"_ Press CLEAR/
OFF. Allow oven to cool for 1 hour. If
problem repeats, disconnect all power to
the range and call for service. Advise your
service technician of the number following
the "F" in the display.
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