Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790. 9011*, 9300* Kenmore Electric Range ® Estufa eléctrica * = color number, código de color P/N 316902003 Rev C 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 and arranging 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 COIL COOK TOP MODELS Protective liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. • 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.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE 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 the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate. • Kitchen cleaners and aerosols — Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element (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. flat handle oven rack flat oven rack oven vent offset oven rack Fig.
Before Setting Surface Controls About the surface elements Using proper cookware The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. The size and type of cookware used will influence the surface 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. For efficient cooking, turn OFF the surface element just before cooking is complete.
Before Setting Surface Controls Cookware material types Home Canning 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: Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance.
Setting Surface Controls 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.
Oven Control Features For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below. Indicator lights — These indicator lights show if Bake or Broil is active. Up and down arrow pads— Use with the feature or function pads to set oven temperature or adjusting the clock and minute timer. Bake pad — Use to select the bake feature. Broil pad — Use to select the variable broil feature. Timer Set/Off pad — Use to set or cancel the minute timer.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Timer Setting Bake The timer allows you to track your cooking times without interferring the cooking process. The timer may be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven may be programmed to Bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). To set Timer: 1. Press Timer Set/Off. 2. Press the to increase the time in one minute to increase the increments.
Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The suggested broil settings (See Fig. 3) are provided for recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely.
Setting Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Operating oven light (on some models) 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 temperature displayed.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim 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 General cleaning Adhere to the following precautions when using spray oven cleaners: • DO NOT spray cleaner on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire. 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. Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Care & Cleaning Surface elements and drip bowls Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface elements may still be hot and burns may occur if touched before they have cooled sufficiently. Cleaning drip bowls Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm.
Care & Cleaning Raising and lowering the cooktop (some models) Relacing oven light (some models) To avoid possible burns DO NOT turn the surface elements on when the cooktop is raised. Be sure that the top is completely lowered and securely in place before turning on any of the surface burners. Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leatherfaced glove for protection against possible broken glass. To replace oven light: 1.
Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing 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 with oven door fully open. The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. Fig. 1 To remove oven door: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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.
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