Kenmore PRO 790.7258 Series User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English /Espa_ol
Model/Modelo: 790.7258*
I<enmore PRO°
P/N 809126803 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca

Table of Contents
KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................... 2
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 9
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 11
Types of Cooktop Surface Burners ....................................................... 11
Setting Simmer Oval's Surface Burners ............................................... 13
Home Canning .......................................................................................... 14
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 15
Glide Racks ............................................................................................... 16
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Setting The Clock ..................................................................................... 18
Accela-Heat .............................................................................................. 20
Setting Bake .............................................................................................. 21
Setting Broil ............................................................................................... 22
Setting Convection Bake ......................................................................... 23
Setting Convection Roast ........................................................................ 25
Bread Proof .............................................................................................. 27
Meat Probe ............................................................................................... 28
Setting the Sabbath Feature ................................................................. 30
Clean .......................................................................................................... 32
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 34
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance ......................................... 34
Cleaning Surface Burner Heads ........................................................... 36
Replacing the Oven Light ....................................................................... 36
Caring for Your Porcelain Enameled Glide Rack .............................. 37
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ............................................ 38
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 39
Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 39
Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 40
KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and
maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private
household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
6. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit
breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
Z Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not
in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied
instructions.
9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its
intended purpose.
10. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other
than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
12. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
tion on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
*In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses
if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates,IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2C3
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appli-
ance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
-Indicates apotentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
-Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
--Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
--WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
--Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
servicer or the gas supplier.
Storage In or On Appliance m
may result in minor or moderate injury. Flammable materials should not be stored in
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is
not hazard related.
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
an oven or near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cook-
books, plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Tip Over Hazard
* A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
. Verify the anti=tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
• Ensure the anti=tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti=tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
Range
leveling leg _"--___ _
\=@_I '_)/__ Anti-tip
__ bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
ii to title range forward. When properly
ii installed, the range should not tilt forward.
ii Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
ii instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
ii
Air curtain or other overhead range hoods,
which operate by blowing a downward air
flow on to a range, shall not be used in
conjunction with gas ranges other than when
the hood and range have been designed,
tested and listed by an independent test
laboratory for use in combination with each
other.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING
BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE
OF THE OVEN. Both surface burners and
oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface cooking units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and
oven door window.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before
using the oven. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
Proper InstallationmBe sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.- latest edition, or in
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/
CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-1atest edition, or
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and
local code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this range.
User ServicingmDo not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
oven.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
Placement of Oven Racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, do not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all bakeware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Protective Liners -Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
Use Proper Flame Size m Adjust
flame size so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the burner
flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the
surface burner before turning it on, and
turn the burner off before removing the
Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings m Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
Glazed cooking utensils _ Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cook top use.
When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer's recommen-
dations for cooktop use.
Do not use decorative surface burner
covers. If a burner is accidentally turned
on, the decorative cover will become hot
and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the
hot covers are touched. Damage may also
be done to the cooktop.
pan.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
burner. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the flame to direct
contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
burner will also improve efficiency.
Utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over adjacent surface
burners _ To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with
the utensil, the handle of the utensil should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting top burners. Visually check
that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
RANGE
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate. Pay
particular attention to the area around
each surface burner.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Always follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning
hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRRUTIONS FOR SELF-CLEANING
OVENS
Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
CONVERSION TO L.P. GAS
Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P.gas is not made by a qualified installer
or electrician.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-
cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
Any additions, changes or
conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the applica-
tion needs must be made by a qualified tech-
nician.
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
If L.P.conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P.Gas provider for assistance. The L.P.
conversion kit is provided with this appliance
and is located on the lower REAR (back side)
panel of the range. Before installing the kit
be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instruc-
tions and follow them carefully when making
the installation.
Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
Important: Important Safety Notice -The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances
known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT RECORD
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an
extension cord, or remove the grounding
prong from the electrical power cord. Failure
to follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
In this space below, record the date of
purchase, model, and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial
number printed on an identification plate.
See Figure 2 for serial plate location.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Save sales receipt for future reference.
Grounding type
wall receptacle Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
Figure 1: Three-prong grounding plug with power supply
For personal safety, the range must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsi-
bility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle, installed by a qualified techni-
cian.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Figure 2: Serial plate location
To locate the serial plate, open the storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). The serial plate is attached to
the side.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
For best cooking results, cook-
ware should have flat bottoms
that rest level on the surface
burner grate. Before using
cookware, check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bot-
tom of the cookware (Figure 3).
Specialty pans such as lobster
pots, griddles, and pressure
cookers may be used but must
conform to these recommended cookware requirements.
Figure 3: Testing cookware
CORRECT
* Flat bottom and straight
sides.
" Tight fitting lids.
" Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
" Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared.
" Made of material that
conducts heat well.
" Easy to clean.
INCORRECT
" Curved and warped pan bot-
toms.
" Pan overhangs unit by more
than 2.5 cm (1").
" Heavy handle tilts pan.
" Flame extends beyond unit.
Figure 4: Cookware recommendations
Important:
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting
needed for best cooking results.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface burner to the pan bottom. The
most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
and pitting).
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See
Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is
durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Using a Wok (not supplied)
Do not use a wok if it is equipped with a metal
ring that extends beyond the burner unit. Because this ring traps
heat, the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged.
_ Surface burners to have cooled
may appear
after they have been turned off. The surface burner may still be
hot and burns may occur if the surface burner is touched before
it has cooled sufficiently.
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
available in most cookware or hardware stores. Round
bottomed woks (with a support ring that does not extend
beyond the burner unit) may also be used. The metal ring was
designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large
amounts of liquids (soup making) or fat (frying).
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be
in direct contact with the grates.
Figure 5: Wok recommendations

Before Setting Surface Controls
Check burner cap placement before operating
the surface burners
To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame
size.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
before operating the cooktop burners.
Important notes:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
•When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the gas orifice port opening.
• Burner heads are fixed. Do not try to remove them.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 6) should fit
snug into the center of burner head and rest level.
Burner cap
I
I
Burner cap lip
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the
burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly
seated (Figure 8). When the burner cap lip makes contact inside
the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner
cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off
the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps
are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
Figure 8: Checking the fit
Installing Burner Grates
Surface burners may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface burner may still be
hot and burns may occur if the surface burner is touched before
it has cooled sufficiently.
Figure 6: Burner cap lip placement
Refer to Figure 7 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-
ment.
Correct burner cap
placement Incorrect burner cap placement
Figure 7: Correct & Incorrect Burner cap placement
Figure 9: Burner grates placement
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop
before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest
inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align
into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each
other and against the sides of the recess (Figure 9).
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