Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidado English / Español Models/Modelos: 790.31113211, 31123211 Kenmore Elite ® Gas Cooktop Estufa de gas P/N 316902921 (1206) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Kenmore Elite Warranty.............................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 3-4 Product Record.............................................................................. 5 Serial Plate Location.................................................................... 5 Grounding Instructions................................................................. 5 Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion..................
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions • DO NOT Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. • Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. DO NOT let the potholders touch the flame or burners. DO NOT use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.
Product Record Serial Plate Location 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 the serial plate. This serial plate is located under the cooktop. See bottom of this page for the serial plate location. Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to record the serial number for future reference. 790. Model No.___________________________________________ Serial No.
Setting Surface Controls Control Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. • The small simmer burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. • The REGULAR burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.
Setting Surface Controls Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating the Surface Burners To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful byproducts, DO NOT use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to ensure 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. Burner Cap Remember: Fig.
Surface Cooking Use Proper Cookware CORRECT Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations Figure 1 for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the flame setting needed for best cooking results. Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose.
Setting the Downdraft Vent System Your appliance is equipped with an integrated downdraft vent system that may be turned on at any moment. This system helps remove smoke, odors and vapors from food prepared on your cooktop. To activate the downdraft vent system, simply turn the knob to the desired fan power setting. When you are finished operating the downdraft vent system, turn back the knob to the Off position.
Setting Surface Burner Controls Setting and Operating the Simmer, Regular, Power, and Turbo Boil Burners LO MED HI LITE LO OFF OFF LITE HI Figure 1 - Regular Burner Knobs Setting the Bridge Burner Setting the Bridge Burner The Bridge Burner should be used with rectangular shaped cookware. Cookware like a cast-iron Griddle is designed specifically for best results with the Bridge Burner. LO bridge OFF HI bridge LO LITE HI 1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner. 2.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings now will reduce the difficulty and extent of a major cleaning later. Surfaces How to Clean Control Knobs For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Burner Grates located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean. The burner grates are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing in the dishwasher. IMPORTANT ● For proper gas flow and ignition of the burners — DO NOT allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice opening. ● The cooktop is not removable. DO NOT attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Vent Grate Seal Cleaning the Grease Filter Remove the vent grate seal from the cooktop by removing the 1/4" hex head screw holding the seal to the inside of the vent (Fig. 1) and then lifting the seal off. The vent grate seal can be cleaned using warm soapy water and may be cleaned in the dishwasher, TOP RACK ONLY. Remove any excessive soils before placing in the dishwasher. Use mild detergent. Remove the grease filter (Fig. 2) from the vent chamber by lifting it out.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners DO NOT light. Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Acuerdos maestros de protección Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente.
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