Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 790 Kenmore
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Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: Kenmore Elite ® Electric Range Estufa eléctrica * = color number , código de color 790. 9700* P/N 316902021 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U .
2 Table of C ontents Appliance Warranty ............................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3-6 Product Record/Serial Plate Location ..
3 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. - - - - - indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
4 DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE — children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer or lower double oven.
5 IMPOR T ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING Y OUR COOKT OP • • • • • 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.
6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF- CLEANING O VENS • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the par ts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the o ven, remo ve the oven racks , br oil pan, br oil pan insert and any cookware , cooking utensils or foods fr om the o ven.
7 flat handle oven rack offset oven rack flat oven rack Before Setting Oven Contr ols oven vent Fig. 1 Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
8 C ookware material t ypes The cookware material determines ho w evenly and quickly heat is transferred fr om the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor . Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting).
9 Before Setting Surface Contr ols About the ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located belo w the surface of the glass.
10 Before Setting Surface Contr ols T ypes of cooktop surface elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located belo w the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available.
11 Setting Surface C ontrols The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element po wer level setting needed for best cooking results. The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 belo w are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.
12 Setting Surface C ontrols Dual radiant surface element To operate the dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig.
13 Setting Surface C ontrols Triple radiant surface element To operate the dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig.
14 Setting Surface C ontrols Y our appliance may be equipped with one or tw o elements on the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL. These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
15 Setting Surface C ontrols Warm & Ready™ Zone Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be co vered with a lid to maintain quality . For best results, when warming pastries or breads , the co ver should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
16 For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven. Oven C ontrol Functions All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the contr ol.
17 Setting Oven C ontrols Important note: The clock cannot be changed when a C ook Time or Delay Start feature is active. Fig. 1 Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving featu.
18 Changing oven temperature display The o ven contr ol is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory . The control can be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius. Example; to change the temperature to display °C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit): 1.
19 Setting Preheat For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the o ven up to the set cooking temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.
20 Setting Cook Time Use C ook Time to program the o ven control to automatically turn the o ven function off after a desired length of time. 1. Press Cook Time key pad. 2. Enter 3 0 using numeric key pads. 3. Press to accept. 4. Press Bake key pad. 5.
21 Setting Oven C ontrols Benefits of the convection bake feature — Recommended cooking method for cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. — Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. — Multiple rack baking. — No special pans or bakeware needed.
22 Setting Oven C ontrols C on v R oast Suggestions for C onv Roast: • Preheating is not necessar y when roasting foods using Con v R oast . • Since Conv R oast cooks food faster , reduce the cook time by 25% from the recommended cook time of y our recipe (check the food at this time).
23 Fig. 3 Br oil Setting Oven C ontrols Use the br oil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum bro wning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F . The Br oil function temperature may be set at an y temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).
24 Setting Oven C ontrols Meat Probe When cooking meat such as r oasts, hams or poultry , use the meat pr obe function to check the internal temperature without an y guesswork. For some foods , especially poultry and roasts , testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked meats.
25 Setting Oven C ontrols Meat pr o be (cont’d) Provided below are the minimum internal internal internal internal internal temperatures that foods must reach to be considered safe to eat, no matter how you prepare them.
26 Setting Oven C ontrols Slo w C ook The Slo w Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slo wly and at lo wer oven temperatures. Slo w Cook pro vides cooking results much the same way as a Slo w Cooker or Crock-P ot . The Slow Cook feature is ideal for r oasting beef , pork & poultry .
27 Warm & Hold™ Example; to set Warm & Hold: 1. If needed, arrange interior oven racks and place cooked food in oven. 2. Press Warm & Hold key pad. HLd will appear in the display. If no further key pads are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm & Hold will clear.
28 Setting Oven C ontrols Adjusting Oven Temperature Y our appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses , follow y our recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully .
29 Important notes: • It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active. ONL Y the following ke y pads will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active: 0-9 number key pads, Bake , and .
30 Setting Warmer Drawer C ontrol The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats , casser oles, biscuits , r olls and pastries. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer; always start with hot food.
31 Setting warmer drawer The thermostat contr ol knob is used to select the temperature for the warmer drawer . It is located on the contr ol panel. The temperatures are appr oximate , and are marked L O , MED and HI (See Fig. 1). Warmer drawer indicator light The indicator light is located above the Warmer Drawer thermostat contr ol knob.
32 A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well abo ve normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away aftwerwards with a damp cloth. The Flex Clean function allo ws y ou to set any amout of cleaning time from 2 hours to 4 hours.
33 1. Press . 2. If Flex Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the DOOR LOCKED message to turn OFF.
34 Care & Cleaning Control panel Control key pad membrane Decorative trim (some models) Surface type 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.
35 Care & Cleaning C ooktop maintenance C onsistent and pr oper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass c ooktop. Prior to using y our cooktop for the first time , apply the recommended CookT op® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www .
36 Replacing o ven light Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather- faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. Care & Cleaning Do not use the following on the cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some n ylon pads.
37 Care & Cleaning To remove oven door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - Fig.1). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (Fig. 2). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.
38 Before Y ou Call • Solutions to common pr oblems Oven light does not work. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service. • Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
39 Before Y ou Call • Solutions to common pr oblems Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively when broiling. Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent. • Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom.
40 Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface. Before Y ou Call • Solutions to common pr oblems Problem Solution Bro wn streaks or specks on cooktop surface. • Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended CookT op® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www .
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