Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790. 9700* Kenmore Elite Electric Range ® Estufa eléctrica * = color number, código de color P/N 316902021 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Appliance Warranty ............................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3-6 Product Record/Serial Plate Location ............................................... 6 Before Setting Oven Controls .............................................................. 7 Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ....................... 7 Before Setting Surface Controls .................
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 all instructions given. 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. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 — buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMICGLASS COOK TOP MODELS • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before turning it on, and turn the element off before removing the pan. • Do not cook on br oken cook top—If top broken cook top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELFCLEANING OVENS Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns. • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the oven racks, broil pan, broil pan insert and any cookware, cooking utensils or foods from the oven.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks ol The oven vent is located under the left side of the contr control panel (See Fig. 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. Do not block oven vent. oven vent flat oven rack bottom oven rack Fig. 1 Removing, replacing and arranging racks Protective Liners — DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs.1 & 2. Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
Before Setting Surface Controls About the ceramic glass cooktop Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.
Before Setting Surface Controls Types of cooktop surface elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available. The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.
Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface element settings The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Setting Surface Controls Dual radiant surface element To operate the dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig. 2). If only the inner heating portion is needed (marked single - See Fig. 1) for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to start.
Setting Surface Controls Triple radiant surface element To operate the dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig. 2). If only the inner heating portion is needed (marked single - See Fig. 1) for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to start. 3.
Setting Surface Controls Turbo Boil feature Home Canning Your appliance may be equipped with one or two elements on the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL. Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures. • Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Setting Surface Controls Warm & Ready™ Zone Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone recommended food settings (See Fig. 3). If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level. The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See Fig.
Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven. 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 12 14 16 7 8 9 11 13 15 17 Oven control keypads 18 19 12. Delay Start - Use with Bake, Conv Bake , *Conv Roast, *Conv Convert and Flex Clean functions to program a delay start time or delay start self-cleaning cycle. 13. Oven Light - Use to turn the oven lights ON and OFF. 14. Timer Set/Off - Use to set or cancel Timer. 15.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Clock Add 1 Minute When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. Use the Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the timer. Each press of the key pad will add 1 additional minute. If Add 1 Minute key pad is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute.
Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display Setting Oven Lockout The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The control can be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius. The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control key pads. To activate the oven lockout feature: 1. Be sure oven door is completely closed. Example; to change the temperature to display °C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit): 2. Press and hold Fig.
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 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. 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. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first.
Setting Oven Controls Conv Bake Convection Bake 7 6 5 4 3 Benefits of the convection bake feature — Recommended cooking method for cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. — Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. — Multiple rack baking. — No special pans or bakeware needed. 2 1 Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results.
Setting Oven Controls Conv Roast Conv Convert The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked with Conv Roast function will be juicer and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside. The Conv Convert function allows you to convert any baking recipe using the convection feature. The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking.
Setting Oven Controls 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). 7 6 5 Be aware that the suggested broil settings table (Fig. 3) are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.
Setting Oven Controls Meat Probe handle To set meat probe: 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the probe temperature probe into the cable food. DO NOT preheat or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool. 2. Place the prepared food on the desired oven rack handle position and slide into the oven. 3. Plug the meat probe into the probe receptacle probe located on the left front sensor Fig.
Setting Oven Controls Meat probe (cont’d) Press Provided below are the minimum internal temperatures that foods must reach to be considered safe to eat, no matter how you prepare them. to cancel cooking at any time. Important note: Changing how the oven reacts after reaching the target temperature must be done before starting the cooking process.
Setting Oven Controls Slow Cook The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow Cook provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. 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. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first.
Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Operating oven light Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut-off automatically. Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170° F (77°C). The interior oven lights will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened. Press whenever the oven door is closed.
Setting Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperature Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. 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 Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Example - to turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Important notes: • It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active.
Setting Warmer Drawer Control Warm & Ready™ drawer Storage in or on appliance—flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range. The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures.
Setting Warmer Drawer Control Warmer drawer indicator light The indicator light is located above the Warmer Drawer thermostat control knob. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned OFF. Setting warmer drawer The thermostat control knob is used to select the temperature for the warmer drawer. It is located on the control panel. The temperatures are approximate, and are marked LO, MED and HI (See Fig. 1). FOOD POISONING HAZARD.
Flex Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away aftwerwards with a damp cloth. • Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting a self-clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures.
Flex Clean Delayed Start Flex Clean As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. DOOR LOCKED will appear in the display (See Fig. 1). DO NOT open the oven door when DOOR LOCKED is flashing (allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven). Example; to start a delay Flex Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: 1.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim pieces 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. Leave on soil for 3060 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Care & 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 (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
Care & Cleaning Cooktop cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktop: • 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. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop. • Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.
Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. 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 oven door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - Fig.1). 2.
Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively when broiling. • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section. • Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling. • Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil element for searing. • Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat.
Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Solution • Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time. • Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used.
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