Kenmore GAS RANGE MANUAL models 7331 1 73321 73318 73328
CONTENTS iNSTALLATiON Before You Begin Dimensions and Clearances Important Safety Instructions Normal Installation Steps How to Convert the Range for Use with LP Gas CARE AND USE Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Range Surface Cooking Clock and Timers Using Your Oven Baking PROBLEM SOLVER The Problem Solver lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
--WHAT TO DO DFYOU SMELL GAS WARNaNG:If the informationin this manual is not followed exactly,a fire or explosion may resultcausingpropertydamage, personalinjuryor death. Do not try to lightany appliance. Do not touchany electricalswitch; do not use any phone in your building. =immediatelycall your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. if you cannot reachyour gas supplier,call the fire department.
RMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223, latest edition. This range has been design-certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21,,1, latest edition, As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow_ You will find these precautions on pages t3-16.
installation Instructions (continued) GENERAL TOOLS YOU WILL NEED = See Dimensions and Clearances on page 2 for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening shown on page 5 may be adjusted to meet specific requirements° • Phillips screwdriver • The range may be placed with 0" clearance the back wall and side walls of the range.
NORMAL Step iNSTALLATiON STEPS Gas Pipe and Electric t Outlet Locations: Provide Adequate Gas Supply The range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 inches of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 inches of water column. Make sure the range is supplied with the type of gas for which it is designed.
installation Unstructions (coothued) 5. When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system, CAUTION: DO NOT FOR GAS LEAKS. USE A FLAME TO CHECK When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to pressure-test the gas supply system of the residence, disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve from the gas supply piping.
Usage Situations Where Appliance Will Be Disconnected FREQUENTLY: Power Cord Quality The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal The customer should have the two-prong waft receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualF fled electrician before using the appliance.
installation Step instructions (coot ued) 6 Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames° The flames for the top (broil) burner should burn steady with approximately 1" blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle.
Step ? Leveling the Range 1. If the kick panel is in place, remove it by lifting up the bottom of the panel and pulling it toward you until the spring clips at the top of the panel are released. Toremovethe ovenbottom: 1. Removeknurledscrewsholdingdown rearof oven bottom. 2. Graspovenbottomat fingerslotson eachside, 3. Lift rear of oven bottom enoughto clearthe lip or rangeframe,thenpullout° Remove Screw To remove the burner baffle: 1.
mnstaHUationinstructions Step (continued) 8 installing the Anti-Tip Device Back of Range Wallboard WARNING: o Range must be secured Tip device° with an approved o Unless properly installed, the range tipped by an adult or a child standing, leaning on an open door or drawer. Anti- Anti-Tip Device could be sitting or Wood Screw .
HOW TO CONVERT WARNING: Step THE RANGE FOR USE WiTH LP GAS Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range. l t G.s Ffow Convert The Pressure Regulator For LP Gas 1. Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure lator at right rear of the range1 LP NAT Inlo R_nge _ OR regu- 2. Determine which figure, A, B, or C, is appropriate for your regulator type. If it is regulator A: ,_ ROTATE OPEN 1. Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator.
Installation Instructions Step (continued) Step :3 Convert The Oven Burner Orifice 4 Adjusting The Air Adjustment Shutters For LP Gas For LP Gas For location of and access to air adjustment see page 8.. Oven Burner: 1. Remove oven door, kick panel, oven bottom and burner baffle, The burner orifice spud is located behind a metal shield at the center bottom of range° shutters, Loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to the full open position.
iMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTBONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE , Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage, should the packing material ignite.
IMPORTANT SAFE3= I' INSTRUCTIONS WARNING-Am1 ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wail. (See Installation Instructions°) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over. (continued) ° Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
= Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous_ , if a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly. . Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam° o Always Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
IMPORTANT SAFE Baking, BroUing NSTRUCTUONS (oont o.e and Roasting • Do not use oven for a storage stored in the oven can ignite. Self-Cleaning area. Items Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. o Keep oven free from grease buildup. • Place oven shelves while oven is cool.
Features of Your Range o I \ Feature Index ......................
Surface Cooking Lighting Instructions Surface burners on this range are lighted by electric ignition, ending the need for standing pilots with constantly burning flames, tn case ignition Hold a to the lighting of a power outage, you can light the pilotless surface burners on your range with a match. lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob LITE position, Use extreme caution when burners in this manner. Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
Ctock and Timers The Clock and Timers on your range devices that serve several purposes° are helpful Clock & Minute Timer To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the right to the correct time. Then let the knob out and continue turning to OFE The Minute Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time cooking operations. You'll recognize it as the pointer that is different in color from the clock hand& Minutes are marked up to 60 on the center ring of the clock.
Using Your Oven Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner on your range are lit by electric ignition.. To light either burner, turn the OVEN SET knob to the desired oven operation and the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature. The burner should ignite within 60 seconds. Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how erly, Practice removing and while the oven is cool Read on the following pages. Keep you can refer to it--especially weeks.
Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop (see page 28). Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven--it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted. = The vent openings and nearby become hot. Do not touch them. surfaces may • Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop become hot if left too close to the vent. may ° Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop-they may melt if left too close to the vent.
Baking How to Set Your Range for Baking 1. Position shelf or shelves in oven, tf cooking on two shelves at the same time, stagger pans for best heat circulation. 2. Close oven door° Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE, and turn OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature,, 3. Place food in oven on center of shelf, Allow at least 2 inches between edge of cookware and oven walt or adjacent cookware° 4. Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe, Cook longer if necessary.
Baking Guide because they help prevent overbrowning. For best browning results, we recommend cake pans and pie plates with dull bottom surfaces.. 1. Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225°F. and when baking foods such as biscuits, cookies, cakes and other pastries. Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes,. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for longtime cooking of whole meals. 2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly.
Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or pouttry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste or add water to your meat. The oven has a special low shelf support (R) just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed; for example, when roasting a large turkey.
Broining 4. Close the oven door but do not latch it. If the door latch is moved to the right during a broil operation, the door may lock and you may not be able to open it until the oven cools. Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food,. Your range is designed for waist-high broiling, it also has a specially designed broiler pan and rack that allow dripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame. 5. Turn OVEN SET knob to BROIL.
Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Before a Self-Cleaning Cycle How to Set Oven for Cleaning Step 1 : Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven--they can't withstand the high cleaning temperatures_ (Oven shelves may be left in oven. Note: Shelves will discolor during the self-cleaning cycle.) Step 1: Push in and turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs in a clockwise direction to CLEAN.
Follow These Steps after Self-Cleaning After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked until the oven cools and the CLEANING light goes oE This takes about 30 minutes. Step 1: When CLEANING light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door.1 _._- Q° After having just used the oven, the CLEANING light came on and I could not move the latch handle, Why? A.
Care and C eaning Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC BEFORE CLEANING POWER IS DISCONNECTED ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. Outer Painted Finish When the range is cool, wash the top, front and, if exposed, the sides with mild soap and water.
Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers. This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic (such as milk, tomatoes or sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel finish.
Care and CReaning(continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable accessible, if desired. Range Top Burners to make the interior more Note: The oven door is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open..
Cleaning Guide NOTE: Let range/oven parts cool before touching or handling. Read carefully. PART MATERIALS Broiler Pan and Rack = Soap and Water , Soap4ilfed Scouring Pad o Plastic Scouring Pad - Dishwasher-safe Drain fat and cool pan and rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to cool .) Sprinkle on detergent. Fill the pan with warm water and spread a damp cloth or paper towel over the rack. Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes. Wash; scour if necessary Rinse and dry.
Minor Adjustments You Can Make Oven Thermostat Adjustment The thermostat control in your new oven has been carefully adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. However, if your new oven is replacing one you have used for several years, you may notice a difference in the degree of browning or the length of time required when using your favorite recipes° This is because oven temperature controls have a tendency to "drift" over a period of years..
Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or tess air into the burner tube as needed. Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames.
Questions? Use This ProbUern SoWver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN o Oven temperature is too high to set self-cleaning cool to room temperature and reset the controls. • Door latch handle TOP BURNERS DO NOTLtGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY AND REMEDY operation_ Allow the range to not moved al! the way to the right. o Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. o Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged.
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KENMORE GAS RANGE WARRANTY i ......... =.... FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS OF If, within one year from the date of installation, any part, other than a glass part, fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears wilt repair or replace it, free of charge.
