Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modèle: 970-4952*, -4953* Kenmore Wall Oven ® Horno de pared doble * = color number, número de color P/N 139900107_ A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A .www.kenmore.com www.sears.com Sears Canada Inc.
Table of Contents Please carefully read and save these instructions ............................... 2 Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 2 Before setting oven controls ......................................................................... 7 Oven vent location ..................................................................................... 7 Oven Controls .......................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When heating fat or grease, This manual contains important safety watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it symbols and instructions. Pay attention to becomes too hot. these symbols and follow all instructions Never cover any slots, holes, or given. passages in the oven bottom or cover an Do not attempt to install or operate your entire oven rack with materials, such as aluminum foil.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not use water or flour on • User Servicing—Do not repair or replace grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use any part of the appliance unless specifibaking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam cally recommended in the manuals. All type extinguisher. other servicing should be done only by a Use dry potholders. Moist or qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING 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 clear.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. SELF-CLEANING OVENS • Use the self-clean cycle to 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. • Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. • Do not clean the oven door gasket.
Before setting oven controls Oven vent location Type of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (Figure 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent, this is normal.
Oven Controls READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. 1 2 4 3 1 10 5 6 7 8 4 3 5 9 11 13 2 14 16 15 17 12 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 18 1. Minimum & maximum control settings Bake - Used to enter the normal bake feature. 2.
Oven Controls Setting the Clock Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The key is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the time in the display will flash. Press . The display will stop flashing.
Oven Controls To Set Add 1 Minute Feature Setting Silent Control Operation The A key is used to set the Add 1 Minute feature. When the key is pressed, 1 minute is added to the Timer feature if this feature is already active. If the Minute Timer feature is not active and the A is pressed, the Timer feature will become active and will begin counting down from 1 minute. For further information on how to set the Minute Timer feature see To Set the Minute Timer instructions above.
Oven Controls Setting Temperature display -- Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Cook Time The Broil and Self-Clean keys control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. Note: both ovens will be changed at the same time. The Bake and Cook Time keys control the Cook Time feature.
Oven Controls Setting Delay Start 10. Press . The current time of day will appear in the display. The set temperature will also show in the display. The Bake, Cook Time, and Delay Start keys control the Delay Start feature. The automatic timer of the Delay Start will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Note: If the clock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the Delayed Time Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake cycle can not be set to start more than 12 hours in advance. 11.
Oven Controls Setting Bake . Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set baking temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Table 1: Food Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). . 3 or 4 Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits, (single rack) 2 or 3 Turkey, roast beef, ham 3. To cancel Bake at any time, press 1 or 2 1 or offset rack 5 Press Bake. 2.
Setting Broil Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury The Broil key controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F.
Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Setting Convection Bake The Conv Roast key may be used when cooking certain food items. Conv Roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to roast meats and poultry. Preheating is not necessary for meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Foods are crisp brown on the outside while staying moist on the inside. Do not cover food during convection roast.
Note: When used with a Cook Time or a Delay Start setting, the Convection Convert feature will display a CF for check food when the bake time is 75% complete. To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350°F 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press Convect Bake 3. Press . The actual oven temperature will be displayed. Note: The oven icon will appear and the rotating fan will start running in the display.
Cooking and Preparation tips for Slow Cook Restoring factory default settings • Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking with the Slow Cook feature. • When using a single rack, place in position 2 or 3. • Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food items. Your appliance is programmed with default control settings. Over time, users may make changes to these settings.
Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Cook Time and Delay Start keys are used to set the Sabbath feature. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at Note: You may change the oven temperature once baking has started. Press Bake, enter the oven temperature change (170 to 550°F) and then press START twice (for Jewish Holidays only).
Oven Controls Self-Cleaning Operation Self-Cleaning Oven During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
Oven Controls To Start the Self-Clean Cycle If a delay Self-Clean feature is desired, finish step 6-9. The Self-Clean key controls the self Clean feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So a 3 hour self-clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete.
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. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted body parts Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. Oven door hinge locations To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 9). 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 10). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.
Care and Cleaning Replacing the oven light Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (See Figure 13). To replace the oven interior light bulb: Important note: Do not allow your fingers to touch the new bulb when replacing. This will shorten the life of the bulb.
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 Solution Poor baking results 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.
