Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.4262* Kenmore Elite Slide-in Electric Range ® Estufa a Inducción Deslizable * = color number, numéro de color P/N 139900700 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8 Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 13 Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 15 Setting Oven Controls ............................................................................... 17 Care and Cleaning ................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow al instructions given. Do not attempt to instal 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 risk type. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not store items of interest to Important: This appliance has been tested children in the cabinets above a range on the and found to comply with the limits for a backguard of the ranges. Children climbing class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of on the range to reach items could be the FCC rules. These limits are designed to seriously injured.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • Read all instructions before using this appliance. Proper installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and • Cold temperatures can damage the grounded by a qualified technician in electronic control. When using this accordance with the National Elecappliance for the first time, or when trical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest the appliance has not been used for an edition, and local electrical code extended period of time, be sure the requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using your Cooktop • Never use your appliance for warming or • Know which keys controls each surface heating the room. cooking zone. Place pan with food on the • Use care when opening over door, lower cooking zone before turning it on. Turn the oven door, or warmer drawer (some cooking zone off before removing the models). Stand to the side of the range pan.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Important Instructions for Cleaning Your Grounding Instructions Range Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may Before manually cleaning any cause serious injury, fire, or death. part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Cleaning a For personal safety, this appliance must be hot range can cause burns properly grounded.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using Correct Cookware Type Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the cooking zones. The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone.
Before Setting Surface Controls Induction Cookware Minimum Pan Size Requirements The induction cooking zones have pan sensing to let you know that the cookware is in proper position for cooking. The display showing the selected power setting will flash on and off if the pan is not placed properly on the cooking zone. Move the pan to the center of the zone and the display will stop flashing. Important: Pan bottoms should not extend more than ½” (13mm) beyond outer Cooking Zone (Induction).
Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Display Windows Sabbath Feature (Sb) Message The cooktop controls provide a digital display for each of the radiant surface elements located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily monitored and adjusted using the corresponding control key in combination with the window displays. The cooktop display windows will show the -- message whenever the Sabbath feature is active (Figure 8). The oven control display will show Sab.
Before Setting Surface Controls Power Sharing Operational Noises In order to give you more flexibility, your induction cooktop is equipped with more cooking zones than the number of induction generators. Each of those generators is assigned to power a specific cooking zone (Figure 10). Two cooking zones are assigned to each generator. To be able to give you access to the highest power ratings, the generator will focus its power onto only one cooking zone.
Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lockout (--) Home Canning Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned on. This feature will only lockout the cooktop features. Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls Operating Induction Cooking Zones Do not place flammable items (plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, plastic wrappings, etc.) on the cooktop when in use. These items could melt or ignite if placed too close to hot cookware. Start most surface cooking on a higher setting and then adjust to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Operational Noises WARM ZONE Temperature Selection The electronic processes involved in induction cooking may create some background noises. You may hear a slight buzzing sound when cooking on the cooktop. These noises are part of the induction cooking process and are considered normal. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium heat level and adjust as needed (See Table 2). Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium heat level.
Before Setting Oven Controls Types of Oven Racks Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the control panel (Figure 14). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent, this is normal. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent: flat oven rack flat handle oven rack Figure 14: Oven vent location Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven.
Before Setting Oven Controls The Glide rack (some models) allows you to easily slide bakeware in and out to check food or to remove or place items while firmly holding even heavier items in place. The rack will not extend beyond the glide stop position unless it is released manually. Figure 16: Releasing Glide rack lock Figure 18: Correct angle to remove or insert the Glide rack.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls 1 2 3 Timer Add 1 Minute Cook Time 4 5 6 Delay Start Slow Cook Warm & Hold 8 9 7 Pre Heat 12 Conv Cakes Breads Convert 10 11 Meat Probe Self Clean Conv Bake 13 14 Bake 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 15 START 2 Broil Conv Roast 22 COOKTOP LOCKOUT 17 1. 14 1 STOP 18 20 19 Timer Set/Off - Use to set and cancel timer. OVEN LOCKOUT 0 21 21. Oven Lockout - Use to lock oven door and control panel. 2.
Setting Oven Controls Setting The Clock Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (Figure 19). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to bake continuously.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Silent or Audible Control mode Operating Oven Lights Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones. The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Important note: The oven light will not operate during a self clean cycle. To set for silent or audible mode: 1.
Setting Oven Controls Setting PreHeat Setting Bake For best baking performance use the PreHeat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake To set Convection Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F (177°C): The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven (Figure 27). This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using two oven racks at the same time. 1. Press Conv Bake. 2. Press . To cancel Convection Bake at any time press .
Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Convert Cakes and Breads Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking. The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum baking performance for Cakes or Breads. These functions work well for baking cakes, brownies, pies (fresh or frozen), baked custards, cheesecakes, breads, rolls, biscuits, muffins and cornbread.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically turn the oven function off after a desired length of time. Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. To program oven to bake with oven default temperature of 350°F (177°C) and to shut-off after 30 minutes: Food poisoning hazard.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C). To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F: The suggested broil settings table (Table 4) are recommendations only.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Setting Slow Cook The Convection Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the Convection Roast function will be juicier and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside. The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures for longer periods of time. Slow Cook is ideal for roasting beef, pork and poultry.
Setting Oven Controls Meat Probe To set meat probe: receptacle When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry, use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without any guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked meats. 1. probe connector Important note: • Use ONLY the meat probe supplied with appliance.
Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold To set the oven to cancel cooking and automatically start Warm & Hold after reaching the probe target temperature: 1. Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Press Meat Probe and hold for 6 seconds. 2. Press Self Clean and toggle until CAnCEL message appears then press to accept. Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures.
Setting Oven Controls Warmer Drawer Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer drawer feature to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven safe dinner plates at serving temperature. The warmer drawer rack can be set in two positions to accommodate foods and any items that need to be warmed or kept warm.
Setting Oven Controls Warmer Drawer Settings Proof Bread (Warmer Drawer) Refer to the warmer drawer recommended food settings below. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. The warmer drawer has a Proof Bread feature that may be used to prepare bread dough. The recommended length of time to keep fresh or thawed bread dough in the warmer drawer is about 45-60 minutes. Times may vary depending on the dough. Be sure to follow the recipe’s recommended times.
Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: 1. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k.org. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day. 2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven and close oven door. 3. Press Bake.
Setting Oven Controls To turn off the Sabbath feature: Restoring Factory Default Settings Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature. Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven control settings.
Setting Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperatures Recipe Recall Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed.
Setting Oven Controls Self Clean • A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures. The high temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. The Self Clean function allows you to set a cleaning time from 2 hours to 4 hours. A 3 hour cleaning time is recommended for normal cleaning, 2 hours for light cleaning, and 4 hours for heavy cleaning.
Setting Oven Controls When Self Clean is finished: Setting Delay Start Self Clean Use caution when opening the oven door after self cleaning. The oven may still be very hot and can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape. The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes.
Care and Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079.
Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning (cont) Aluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktop: 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 use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To replace the warmer drawer: To remove the warmer drawer: 1. Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. 1. Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compartment glide channels until they snap into place (See Figure 52). Turn power OFF to the appliance before removing the warmer drawer. 2.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door hinge locations The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 54). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely toward the oven door (See Figure 55). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.
Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom. Cakes too dark on top or bottom Cakes not done in center. Cakes not level.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Poor baking results Solution • Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.
Before You Call Convection fan does not rotate. • Oven door is open. Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when convection is active. Close oven door. Surface element is too hot or not hot enough. • Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly. • Be sure the correct surface control is turned on for element needed. • Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware.
