Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790.9419*, 9405* Kenmore Electric Range ® Estufa eléctrica * = color number, número de color P/N 807190801 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Do not attempt to install 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 hazard type.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function. • Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR SELF-CLEANING OVENS • 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 or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. • Do Not Clean Door Gasket.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. PRODUCT RECORD 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 an identification plate. See Figure 1 for serial plate location. Model No. __________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________ Save sales receipt for future reference.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel. 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.
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 Figure 4 and Figure 5. Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
Before Setting Surface Controls About the Radiant Surface Elements Important notes: • Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture (for ceramic cooktop models only). • Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off.
Before Setting Surface Controls Turbo Boil Feature (some models) Home Canning Your appliance may be equipped with a special element on the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL. Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely.
Setting Surface Controls Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models) Radiant Surface Element Settings To operate the single radiant element (all models): 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. Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off.
Setting Surface Controls Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models) To operate the dual radiant element: Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Setting Surface Controls Warm & Ready Zone (some models) The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See Figure 13) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
Oven Controls 1 2 3 4 7 5 13 14 15 16 9 8 6 10 11 12 17 18 18. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. 3. Convec Bake - Use to set convection feature. Minimum and Maximum Control Settings 4. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature for up to 3 hours. 7. PREHEAT indicator light - Is on when oven is preheating. Stays on until the oven reaches the desired temperature.
Oven Controls Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. Silent or audible control mode The appliance may be set for silent or audible operation. If the silent mode is selected, most of the sounds associated with setting the controls will be silent.
Oven Controls Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour energy saving feature Setting Bake Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Oven Controls Baking tips Setting Cook Time • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads. • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven. Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. • For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 6 (See Figure 15).
Oven Controls Setting Delay Start To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has started: Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven baking or cleaning functions. 1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook 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.
Oven Controls Important notes: Convec Bake • The convection fan will begin rotating once Convec Bake has been activated. • If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed. • When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked. Benefits of convection cooking include: • Foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. • Multiple rack baking.
Oven Controls Setting Broil Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns. Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil, shown as Hi. The suggested broil settings are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.
Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting oven temperature Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours, 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 appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference Offset (UPO).
Oven Controls Self 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 afterwards with a damp cloth. The Self Clean function allows you to select three different cleaning times from 2, 3, or 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils, and a 4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.
Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Delayed Start Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: To start Delay Start Self Clean: 1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is completely closed. 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2. Press Self Clean. 3:00 appears in the display. 2.
Oven Controls Steam Clean 11. Stand to the side of the range out of the way of escaping vapor when opening the oven door. Steam cleaning works best for spot cleaning and light soils on the oven bottom. Steam clean may also be used before manually cleaning the oven or before Self Clean to help loosen soils on the oven bottom. 12. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gasket (See Figure 23). Do not set the cleaning temperature higher than the temperature listed in these instructions.
Care & Cleaning Table 5: Cleaning recommendations 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 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position.
Care & Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance 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. Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Care & Cleaning • 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. • • Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances.
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 the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor Figure 28).
Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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 Causes Cookies and biscuits burn on • the bottom. Cookies and biscuits put into oven before the preheating time is completed.
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 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 Oven smokes excessively when broiling. • Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in Oven Controls chapter on page 22. • 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 and the element. Preheat the broil element for searing. • Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat.
Before You Call Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface. • Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. For more information see “Cooktop maintenance” and “Cooktop cleaning” in the Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide. Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface. • Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.
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