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Table of Contents Kenmore Appliance Warranty ........................................... 2 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ....................... 3-4 Protection Agreements ..................................................... 5 Product Record ................................................................ 6 Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 6 Kenmore Pro Appliance Grounding Instructions .....................................................
important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This SYmbol Will help alert YoUto SituationS that may cause serious bodily harm; death oi pi0Perty damagel This symbol Will help alert you to Situations that may cause bodily injurY 0r property damage.
important Safety instructions • Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam=type extinguisher. • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. • Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholders touch the flame or burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS in the U.S.A. In Canada Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
Product Record Serial Plate Location 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 the serial plate. This serial plate is located under the cooktop. See bottom of this page for the serial plate location. You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate. The serial plate is located under the cooktop. Model No. 790. Please see the illustration for exact location.
CORRECT Surface Cooking INCORRECT • Curved and warped pan bottoms. Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1 Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.
Setting Surface Controls Sizes Gas of the Surface Burners Your appliance is supplied with the following 5 different surface gas burners: • 1 Simmer Burner (5,000 BTU) = 2 Standard Burners (9,500 BTU) • 1 Triple Ring Burner (3,000 & 13,000 BTU) • 1 Power Burner Triple Ring Burner Cap (Standard).,.. .... Small Burner C_ __ Triple Ring _ Large Burner Ca_ (12,200 BTU) • 1 Power Burner (17,200 BTU) Standard Burner Head .(9,500 BTU) _Left Rear Gas Openin ,_ Burner Can t .....
Setting Surface Controls Control Burners Locations of the Gas Surface Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. This burner is located at the right rear burner position on the cooktop. The STANDARD burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.
Setting Surface Controls Setting the Triple Burner The Triple Burner has three rings of flame that you can control for two different heat levels, one for small and one for large cookware. This left front Triple Burner is controlled by the leftmost knob on the control panel. Small Cookware 1. 2. 3. 4. Operation (Figure 1 ; Zone A) Place a small cooking utensil centered over the left front surface Burner Grate.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth.
General Care & Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop consistent (cont'd) Cleaning and proper cleaning & Maintenance is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop 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). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Do not use the following on the ceramic glass 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. SCI ® Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop. or oven 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.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop, (cont'd) Burner Heads, Caps & Grates The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easier than with conventional burners. The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following instructions: THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. it may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners do not light Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size.
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