Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790.7050*, 7060*, 7323*, 7343* Kenmore Gas Range ® Estufa de gas * = color number, código de color P/N 316901009 Rev D Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................... 3-6 Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................... 7 Before Setting Surface Controls ............................................8-9 Setting Surface Controls .......................................................... 10 Oven Controls Functions ...........................................................
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. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Important Safety Instructions Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency. Protective Liners — DO NOT use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.
Important Safety Instructions See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding 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. Grounding type wall receptacle • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located below the control panel (Refer to 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 the oven vent. flat handle oven rack flat oven rack oven vent offset oven rack Fig.
Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners Burner cap To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size. Burner cap lip Burner head Fig. 1 It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations BEFORE operating the cooktop burners.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Setting proper burner flame size DO NOT place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop. Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
Setting Surface Controls Setting surface burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs.
Oven Control Features For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below. Function indicator lights - These indicator lights glow when a function is active. 1 6 6 2 3 4 5 Oven control keypads 1. Bake - Use to select Bake function. 2. Broil - Use to select variable broil function. 3. Timer Set/Off - Use to set or cancel the timer. Timer Set/Off is used to set the continuous bake feature. 4. Clock - Use to set the time of day.
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 3 rear locating hole positions Broil tilt up front of rack to remove and adjust Use the Broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning. Use the broiler drawer and rack along with the broil pan and insert when broiling. The broiler drawer offers 3 different broil rack positions. DO NOT use oven or broiler drawer for storage. Items placed in oven or broiler drawer will catch fire. Fig.
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 can 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 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 General cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation. NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. • Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners slots To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to completely cool. ignition port orifice port Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency. Fig. 1 - Cooktop burner head Routinely clean the cooktop.
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 this list. It may save you time and expense. 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. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.
Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Solution • Incorrect setting. Follow broil instructions in Setting Oven Controls. • Broiler drawer is open. Be sure broiler drawer is closed.. • Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the broiler drawer rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the burner. • Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
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