Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 73311 Sears
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Kenmore MANUAL GAS RANGE 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 Inst.
WARNaNG: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may resultcausing property damage, personal injury or death. --Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
installation Instructions (continued) GENERAL = 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.
NORMAL iNSTALLATiON STEPS Step t 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 USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord Will Be Disconnected FREQUENTLY: Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter a.
installation instructions (coot ued) Step 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 air adjust.
To remove the oven bottom: 1. Remove knurled screws holding down rearof oven bottom. 2. Grasp ovenbottom at fingerslots on eachside, 3. Lift rear of oven bottom enoughto clear the lip or range frame,then pullout° Remove Screw To remove the burner baffle: 1.
mnstaHUation instructions (continued) Step 8 installing the Anti-Tip Device WARNING: o Range must be secured with an approved Anti- Tip device° o Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by an adult or a child standing, sitting or leaning on an open door or drawer.
HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WiTH LP GAS WARNING: Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range. l Step t Convert The Pressure Regulator For LP Gas 1. Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regu- lator at right rear of the range1 2. Determine which figure, A, B, or C, is appropriate for your regulator type.
Installation Instructions (continued) Step :3 Convert The Oven Burner Orifice For LP Gas 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° 2.
iMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTBONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Californi.
IMPORTANT SAFE3= I ' INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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 proper- ly, carefully tip the range for- ward.
= Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous_ . Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam° Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware.
IMPORTANT SAFE NSTRUCTUONS (oont o.e Baking, BroUing and Roasting • Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. 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.
Features of Your Range o I Feature Index 1 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans (on models so equipped) 2 Oven Cleaning Indicator Light 3 OVEN SET Knob 4 Oven "On" Indicator Light 5 Automa.
Surface Cooking Lighting Instructions Surface burners on this range are lighted by electric ignition, ending the need for standing pilots with con- stantly burning flames, tn case of a power outage, you can light the pilotless ignition surface burners on your range with a match.
Ctock and Timers The Clock and Timers on your range are helpful devices that serve several purposes° 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.
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.
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.
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.
Baking Guide 1. Preheating is very important when using tem- peratures below 225°F. and when baking foods such as biscuits, cookies, cakes and other pas- tries. Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes,. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for long- time cooking of whole meals.
Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or pout- try 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 nec- essary to sear, baste or add water to your meat.
Broining 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.
Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Before a Self-Cleaning Cycle Step 1 : Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cook- ware and any aluminum foil from the oven--they can't withstand the high cleaning temperatures_ (Oven shelves may be left in oven.
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.
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 POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
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.
Care and CReaning (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable to make the interior more accessible, if desired. 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 Broiler Pan and Rack Control Panel Control Knobs Outside Glass Finish Metal Parts Porcelain Enamel and .
Minor Adjustments You Can Make Oven Thermostat Adjustment The thermostat control in your new oven has been carefully adjusted to provide accurate temperatures.
Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. f The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven.
Questions? Use This ProbUern SoWver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY OVEN WILL NOT o Oven temperature is too high to set self-cleaning operation_ Allow the range to SELF-CLEAN cool to room temperature and reset the controls. • Door latch handle not moved al! the way to the right.
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KENMORE GAS RANGE WARRANTY i ......... = .... FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS 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.
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