USE AND CARE
Your Counter Unit and tts Features .................................4
Cooktop Cooking ...................................................................................5
Burner Ignition .............................................................................5
Cleaning Tips ......................................................................................6
Removable Paris ..............................................................................7
BEFORE CALILIIHG FOR SERVICE
What to Do Before Calling for Service ..............................8
WARRANTY
MODEL
33020, 33021,
33027
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SAVE THESE "NSTRUCTIONS
Read alil instructions before using this appgiance. When using eUectricaU
applliances, basic safety precautnons shound be followed, inciluding the folllowing:
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injuly or death,
Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appllanceo
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
. Do not try to light any appliance!
- Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not use
any phone in your building!
• Immediately call your gas supplier' from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions!
. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department°
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified Installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
WAR_HG:
L. P. Burner Adjustments
The adjustments in the Installation Section
must be made before you try to use your
range.
If you are using Liquefied Petroleum Gas
(bottled gas) all L. P. adjustments in Instal-
lation Section must be made before use°
If your counter unit is not properly ad-
justed, flames may be too high, or the
counter unit may use too much fuel, re-
lease toxic fumes or cook poorly.
Teach children not to play with control
knobs or any other part of the counter unit.
Never leave children alone or unattended
where a counter unit is in use.
Never let anyone climb, sit or stand on an
open oven door or any part of the counter
unit°
Heve_ leave cooktop elements/burners
unwatched at high heat setting s. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers could
catch fire. NGSAF13
_i_To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual
carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the
safety sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by
io0king forthe _i symbol orthe word ,'Safety"'
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Never use your counter unit for
warming or heating a room. You
could be burned or seriously in-
jured. Such misuse could also
cause damage to the counter unit.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your counter unit, Such cloth-
ing could catch fire.
Always keep the counter unit area
clear and free from things that will
burn.
CAUTaON:
Never store things in an oven or
near cooktop elements/burners.
These things may catch fire and
plastic items could melt.
Never use a towel or other bulky
cloth as a pothotder. Such cloths
could catch fire°
Never let pot handles stick out over
the front of the counter uniL Turn
handles in so that they cannot be
bumped into_ Keepthehandlesaway
from other hot surface elements/
burners°
CAUTIION:
Do Not store items of interest to
children above a counter unit.
Children climbing on a counter unit
to reach such Items could be seri-
ously injured,
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Keep this book for later use.
Re sure your counter unit is Installed and grounded
properly by a qualified technician.
Aaways keep the counter unit area clear and free from
things that will burn, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids°
Onllv some klnds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will
not break when heated on the cooktop burners.
AUways use dry potholders when removing pans from
the cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can cause
steam burns.
Always follow cleaning instructions in this book.
A_iways keep the counter unit clean. Food and grease
are easy to ignite. Clean the counter unit and vent hoods
regularly.
Aliways keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes a safe distance away from your counter unit.
Anways keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens a safe distance away from your counter
unit.
Allways keep canned food and wooden or plastic uteno
sils a safe distance away from your counter unit.
Never clean cooktop surface when it is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could
cause steam burns if used on a hot surface,
Never try to repair or replace any part of the counter unit
unless instructions are given in this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure buildup
may make container burst and cause injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the counter unit. Never let grease build up on your
counter unit. You can keep grease fires from starting if
you clean up grease and spills after each counter unit
use.
Hover use aluminum foil to line drip bowls. Improper
use of foil could start a fire and cause incomplete
combustion.
Never block the flow of combustion and ventilation air
to cooktop burners.
Never try to move apan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
Read an_ unders_:and _:h_s info_,mation
NOW_ ShoulTd you ever need it_ you willli
no_ h_ve _v_e for readingo
!ite sure everyone in your ho_e knows
wha_ _o ¢1o i_ case of fi_e _,
_ev_r us_ w_er on _ g_'_ase fh'e -- _ w_lll
on_y spre_ _he faa_es°
CtI)OI_T_P @FII!_!I FIRE
Never p_ck up a f_am_ng pan=o=_ns_ea_:
oTurn off _he _urner=
2. Smother _he fh'e w_h a _gh_lly f_ng
pan g_d, _ak_ng soda or w_h a _j
chemical or foam _ype e_ngu_shero
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the state to cause cancer and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
mono_ide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the Incomplete combustion of natural gas or L.P. fuels.
Properly adjusted ranges, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan
or hood.
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gMPORTANT: The model and serial
number of your cooktop can be found
on a tag under the lift-up cooktop,
Copy the numbers onto the cover of
this manual.
REMOVABLE PORCELAIN
ENAMELED BURNER GRATE
(SEE PAGE 6)
LIFT-UP COOKTOP
(SEE PAGE7)
INDICATOR
LIGHT
COOKTOP BURNER CONTROLS
(SEE PAGE 5)
REMOVABLE CHROME-PLATED
AND BLACK DRIP BOWL LINERS
(SEE PAGE 6)
CHROME DRIPBOWLS
33021
33028
33020
BLACK DRIP BOWLS
33027
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Cook op
COOKTOP SPAR_C IGHITaON--When you turn the
cooktop knob to LITE, the spark Igniters make a series
of electric sparks (ticking sounds) which light the burner.
TO OPERATE CONTROLSwThe sign near each
cooktop control knob shows which burner is turned on
by that knob.
1. Push in and turn knob left to LITE.
2. After the burner lights, turn knob to desired flame
setting.
iMPORTANT: Do not leave the knob on LITE after the
burner tights,or lifeofthe spark igniter maybe shortened.
As a safety precaution you should
set controlls so flame heats pan
bottom only and does not 15ck pan
s_des. Flames licking pan sides are
unsafe and waste heat.
Watch foods when heating them quickly on HIoAs soon
as the food reaches cooking temperature, turn down the
heat to the lowest setting that will keep it cooking.
During a power failure the burners will not light
automatically. Inan emergency, a cooktop burner may
be lit with a match by following the steps below.
Lighting gas burners with a match is dangerous. You
should match light the cooktop burners only in an
emergency°
1. Light a match and hold the flame nearthe burner you
want to light. Wooden matches work best.
2o Push in and turn the control knob slowly. Be sure
you are turning the correct knob for the burner you
are lighting.
NOTE: nf the bul'nea' dloes not light within five
seconds, turn the knob off and wait one Minute
before trying again. If the burner still! will not
light, check the set, rice section in the this n_anual.
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CLEANNNG TriPS
Refer also to next page when cleaning your counter unit.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your counter unit.
Cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or brushed chrome° Porcelain enamel looks like a painted surface.
Brushed chrome has a metallic appearance.
PART
Control panel and knobs
Porcelain burner grates,
porcelain cooktop (some
models), porcelain burner
box
Chrome drip bowls,
(some models)
Brown food stains
Blue/Gold heat stains
CLEANIING MATERUALS
Soap and water, damp cloth, paper
towel
Cleaning powder, steel wool
REMARKS
Wipe with a damp cloth to remove soil.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning powders,
steel wool or plastic balls_ They will mar
the surface.
If hot fruit fillings or foods that are acidic
(such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut and
Black drip bowls, (33027)
Chrome Cooktop
Burner Heads
............................................................. sauces with vinegar or lemon juice)
spill on the cooktop, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When
the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills, such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth,
Detergent and water, plastic scour-
ing pads, mild abrasive cleaners,
soap-filled scourtng pads, ammonia
Metal polish
To minimize:
1. Avoid excessive use ofthe high heat
the heat setting to finish cooking.
Bowls can permanently discolor if ex-
posed to excessively high heat or if soil is
allowed to bake on.
After each use, wash, rinse and dry to
prevent difficult soils. If heavily soiled,
place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on
stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub
with plastic scouring pad.
These stains are caused by overheating,
normally occur over a period of time, and
usually are permanent.
settlng_ Use it to start cooking, then lower
2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface
element. If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are used.
Ammonia or abrasive
cleaners and scouring pad
Soap and water, Bon Ami®cleanser,
chrome protectant
Put 1/4 cup ammonia Into drip bowl. Place
in enclosed plastic bag or container. The
fumes will soften the soil. Allow bowl to
soak overnight° Do not clean porcelain
bowls in self-cleaning ovens. Bowls can
be cleaned in dishwasher.
Wash and drychrome cooktop aftereach use.
Forstubborn stains, use BonAmi®and water°
Rinse well A chrome protectant helps to
reduce spotling and fingerprinting.
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Asoap-filled steelwooipadmaybeS, _11
Detergent and hot water I
J _somescratching anddullingof thealumt-
num. Remove burners for easyclean|ng.
To clean stubborn soil on bumer heads,a Dip-It®solution is recommended. Put enough
water in a non-aluminum pan to completely cover the burner head. After the water boils,
add 2 T. of dry Dip-It® granules per quart of water. Add Slowlyto prevent foaming over.
Then add bt,rner with head down and boil 20 minutes. Remove burner and rinse incool
water. Wipe any remaining soil offwith a clothor softbrush. DO NOT use commercial
oven cleaners, a_nia or other alkatine solutions on aluminum because
they wiU pemtanently darken it,
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L FToUP COOKTOP
The cooktop lilts up so the cooktop and area underneath
(burner box) can be cleaned, Before lifting the cooktop:
1. Remove burner grates, drip bowl liners, and knobs.
To lift the cooktop, grasp at the front through burner
bowls and lift up; lift the support rod to hold the cooktop
up while cleaning.
When finished, carefully lower the support rod and
cooktop, press the cooktop into place° Make sure the
strtkes fit in the catches to fasten the cooktop into place.
Replace drip bowl liners and burner grates.
REMOVABLE COOKTOP
The cooktop burners on your range may be removed for
cleaning, Be sure all cooktop knobs are turned to OFF
and burners are cool, then raise the cooktopo
if shipping screws were not removed from the burner
when the range was installed, do so now (see your
installation section for instructions).
TO rel_'tOVe bua'nevs:
• Place fingers from left hand (left side), right hand
(right side), under flash tube bracket.
• Lift with an upward and outward motion to the left (for
the left burners) and to the right (for the right burn_
ers).
. Ease off the valve orifice hood. (See Ftg_A).
Check lighter and burner ports (Fig. B). if they are
clogged, use a small sewing needle or pin to clear them.
See the Cleaning Chart°
Be careful not to disturb the air shutter setting while
cleaning, tf you need to readjust the air shutter, see the
installation instruction packed with your counter unit.
3"0 repllace burners:
• Place venturi on valve orifice hood.
• Relnsert flash tube bracket tabs into slots on burner
support°
• Make sure flash tube bracket is supported by burner
support and burnerhead isresting on burner bracket.
(See Fig. B).
\
BURNER SUPPORT
FLASH TUBE BRACKET
VALVE ORIFICE HOOD
Fig, A
VALVE ORIFICE HOOD
VENTURI
BURNER
_SUPPORT
SLOTS
BURNER
BRACKET
Flg, B
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PROBLEM
Cooktop knobs will not turn
Cooktop burners will not light
SOLUTUON
Push knobs in to turn.
Soil buildup at back of knob. Be sure knob is in the
OFF position. Pull knob straight off stem and
check back of knob for any soil buildup°
Gas supply not connected or not turned on,
Counter unit not properly grounded or polarized.
This can affect spark ignttion_, See installation
instruction,
No electricity to unit; check for tripped fuse or
circuit breaker, Be sure unit is plugged in.
Soil clogging holes in burner. Remove and clean°
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KENM@RE
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Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Counter Unit will arrive at
your home in perfect con-
dltion and will give you
proper performance. As
part of these efforts, we
feel tt Is our responsibility
to provide you with this
warranty for your range.
J
GAS COUNTER UNiT WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIIONING 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.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF POR-
CELAIN ENAMEL, PAgNTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of installation, any glass part or the finish on
any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part is defective in material or
workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL A_USTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the unit is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAIIILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVnCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT iN THE
UNITED STATES
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.
Dept.731 CR-W
SearsTower
_.................... Chicago, IL 60684
WE SERVUCE WHAT WE SELL
"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for'service because Sears
service is nationwide.
Your Kenmore Counter Unit has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed
by Sears trained technicians°., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Sell!"
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Kenmore Counter Units are designed, manufac-
tured and tested for years of dependable opera-
tlono Yet, any modern appliance may require
servicefromtlme totlme. The Searswarrantyplus
the Sears Maintenance Agreement providespro-
tectionfrom unexpectedrepair billsand assures
you of enjoying maximum range efficiency.
Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range MaintenanceAgreemenL
Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
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Replacement of Defective
1 Pa.sotherthanPorcelain W MA MA
or Glass
90 DAYS
2 Mochanlcal Adjustment W MA MA
30 DAYS
3 Po.oo_al..odG,oosP..sW lVIA MA
Annual Preventive Mainten-
ance Check at your request
MA MA MA
W _ Warranty MA _ M._lntanance Agreement
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
ei" n "lolre ® A erica's Best Se,,,ng Appl],ance Brand
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK. AND CO., Chicago, itL 60684
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