Kenmore 3627332892, 3627332192, 3627332191, 3627332190, 3627331890 Owner’s Manual

Kenmore MANUAL

GAS RANGE

models 7331 1 73321

73318 73328

CONTENTS

iNSTALLATiON

Before You Begin
Dimensions and Clearances

Important Safety Instructions
Normal Installation Steps

CARE AND USE

Important Safety Instructions
Features of Your Range

Surface Cooking
Clock and Timers

Using Your Oven
Baking

How to Convert the Range for Use

with LP Gas

Roasting
Broiling
Self-Cleaning Oven
Care and Cleaning
Minor Adjustments You Can Make

PROBLEM SOLVER

The Problem Solver lists causes of

minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

WARRANTY

WARNaNG:If the informationin

this manual is not followed

exactly,a fire or explosionmay
resultcausingpropertydamage,
personalinjuryordeath.

--Do not store or use gasoline or

otherflammable vaporsand liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS

--WHAT TO DO DFYOU SMELL GAS

Do nottry to lightany appliance.
Donottouchany electricalswitch;

do not use any phone in your

building.

=immediatelycallyourgas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow

thegassupplier'sinstructions.

ifyoucannotreachyourgas sup-

plier,callthefire department.

--Installation and service must be

performedby a qualified installer,

serviceagencyor thegas supplier.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the
local electrical inspector's use.

INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the
appliance after installation is completed.

OWNER: Keep this Use and Care Guide and

the Installation Instructions for future use.This

appliance must be properly grounded.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to operate the oven of this
range during a power failure.

iMPORTANT

Remove all packing material and literature

from oven before connecting gas and electri-

cal supply to range.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

Provide adequate clearances between the

range and adjacent combustible surfaces.

Depth with Door Closed

(Includes Door Handle): 28Y_"_- 30

Depth with Door Open: 46 %" "\ "...

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 edi-

tion, 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.

Read them carefully

o Have your range installed by a qualified installer or
service technician,

• Your range must be electrically grounded in accor-
dance with local codes or, in the absence of local

codes, in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition). See Grounding

on page 6.
° Before installing your range on linoleum or any

other synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor
covering can withstand 180°F, without shrinking,
warping or discoloring. Do not install the range over

carpeting unless a sheet of 1/4-inch-thick plywood
or similar insulator is placed between the range and

carpeting.
* Make sure the walt coverings around the range can

withstand heat generated by the range up to 200°E
° Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce

the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames

of operating burners, install over the range a ventila-

tion hood that projects forward at least 5 inches

beyond the front of the cabinets.

The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet

metal not less than 040122 inch thick (No. 28 U_S,
Standard gauge), install above the cooking top with a

clearance of not less than 1/4 inch between the hood
and the underside of the combustible material or
metal cabinet. The hood must be at least as wide as

the appliance and centered over the appliance.
Clearance between the cooking surface and the venti-

lation hood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN
24 INCHES.

o If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a mini-
mum clearance of 30 inches between the cooking sur-

face and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.

° Clearance between the cooking surface and protect-

ed cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24
INCHES. The vertical distance from the plane of the

cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead
cabinets extending closer than 1 inch to the plane of

the range sides must not be less than t8 inches° (See
diagram on page 2)

o Caution: Items of interest to children should not be
stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash

of a range--children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured_

WARNING

All ranges can tip and injury could

result. To prevent accidental tipping of

the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip
device to the wall. (See page 10.) 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

If you pull the range out from the walt for any reason,
make sure the AntFTip device is engaged when you

push the range back against the wall,

• For your safety, never use your range for warming or
heating the room° Your oven and cooktop are not
designed to heat your kitchen. Top burners should not

be operated without cookware on the grates Such
abuse could result in fire and damage to your range

and will void your warranty.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.. Explosions or fires could
result.

• Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in
the oven can ignite.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materi-
als accumulate in or near the range.

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° If a 30-inch clearance between cooking surface and
overhead combustible material or metal cabinets can-

not be maintained, protect the underside of the cabi-
nets above the cooking top with not less than 1/4-inch

insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less
than 0.0122 inch thick (No. 28 U S Standard gauge),

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. The location of

the electrical outlet and pipe opening shown on page 5
may be adjusted to meet specific requirements°

• The range may be placed with 0" clearance (flush) at
the back wall and side walls of the range.

LOCATION

Do not locate the range where it may be subject to
strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind
the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings

around the base of the range that supply fresh air for
combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by car-

peting or woodwork.

PROTECT YOUR FLOOR

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy
and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cush-

ioned vinyl or carpeting° Use care when moving the

range on this type of flooring. It is recommended that
the following simple and inexpensive instructions be
followed to protect your floor.

The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood

(or similar material) as follows: When the floor cover-

ing ends at the front of the range, the area that the

range will rest on should be built up with plywood to
the same level or higher than the floor covering. This

will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or ser-
vicing.

MODEL AND SEROALNUMBER LOCATION

The model and serial numbers are on a label located

on the front frame of the range, behind the kick panel

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

• Phillips screwdriver

° Pencil and ruler
o Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
° 1_/8"open-end or adjustable wrench
° 3/16" open-end or socket wrench

• Nut driver
In addition, for LP gas conversion, you will need:

° 5/16" open-end wrench

• 1/2" opemend wrench

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

° Gas line shutoff valve
° Pipe joint sealant or pipe thread tape with Teflon*

that resists action of natural and LP gases
° Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2" I.D.). A 5-

foot length is recommended for ease of installation but
other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old con-

nector when installing a new range.

• Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line

(3/4" or t/2" NPT x 1/2" I.D)

o Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regu-
later on range (112" NPT x 1/2" ID.)

"Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

PREPARATION

• Remove all tape and packaging. Be sure to remove
plastic film that covers some chrome parts (around

oven doors, side trim).
o Take the accessory pack out of the oven.

° Check to be sure that no range parts have come

loose during shipping..

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. If, at any time in the

future, the range is to be supplied with a different type
of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a
qualified service technician before attempting to oper-

ate the range on that gas.

For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas sup-
plied to the regulator must be between 4 and 13 inch-
es of water column. For LP gas, the pressure supplied

must be between 10 and 13 inches of water column.

When checking for proper operation of the regulator,
the inlet pressure must be at least 1 inch greater than

the operating (manifold) pressure as given above. The

pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range
manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of

whether natural or LP gas is being used. A flexible
metal appliance connector used to connect the range

to the gas supply line should have an I D. of 1/2" and
be 5 feet in length (shorter and longer lengths are

acceptable) for ease of installation.

Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations:

Recommended

area for 120V
outlet on rear

wail and area
for thru the waft
connection of

pipe stub and

shut-off valve

Recommended area for

thru the floor connection
of pipe stub and shut-off

ValVe

Flexible Connector Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup

Pressure Regulator J _ 4_ 7

_,_=_ AdapterV Nipple Adapter -,. __

9U"

Step 2

Connect the Range to Gas

Before disconnecting the old range, shut off the main
gas supply valve and leave it off until new hook-up

has been complete&
Because hard piping restricts movement of the range,

the use of an A.G.A._certified flexible metal appliance
connector is recommended unless local codes require

a hard-piped connection. Never use an old connector
when installing a new range°

To prevent gas leaks, wrap pipe thread tape with
"Teflon* around, or put pipe joint compound on, all

mate (external) pipe threads.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Adapter Nipp e

Gas shut-off vaive--_ ]_i} ] |[_

Installer: Inform the consumer _ ill 1A" or 3_,, ,L.:.t!,ltt

of the location of the gas I_Gas pioe_ _
shut-off valve L<_ - - b_

1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas
line in an easily accessed location outside of the

range. Make sure everyone operating the range
knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the

range

2. Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the I/2" NPT
internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator.

3. Install male 1/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to the
NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, tak-

ing care to back up the shut-off valve to keep it from

turning

4. Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the
adapter on the range, Position range to permit con-

nection at the shut-off valve,

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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.

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. When using test pres-
sures of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas supply system,

simply isolate the range from the gas supply system
by closing the individual shut-off valve

Step 3

Electrical Connections

Electrical Requirements:

120-volt, 60-Hz, properly grounded branch circuit pro-

tected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time-
delay fuse

Extension Cord Cautions:

Because of potential safety hazards associated with
certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect

to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary

that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type appliance
extension cord and that the current carrying rating of

the cord in amperes be equivalent to, or greater than,
the branch circuit rating

Grounding--IMPORTANT (Please read carefully):
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST

BE PROPERLY GROUNDED..

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
three-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a stan-

dard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to mini-

mize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this

appliance°
The customer should have the wall receptacle and cir-

cuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the receptacle is properly grounded

Where a standard two-prong walt receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obli-

gation of the customer to have it replaced with a prop-
erly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,

Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord
Will Be Disconnected INFREQUENTLY:

An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit, Do
not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Where local

codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded two-prong wal!

receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available
at most hardware stores. The larger slot in the adapter

must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall recep-
tacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the

power cord°

PREFERRED METHOD

_ nsure prope_

ground exists
before use

TEMPORARY METHOD

Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada

Align large prongs!slots _7-"_

L {tJ groundand

]'11¥ firm connection

"_ before use

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal
to the wall receptacle cover screw does not

ground the appliance unless the cover screw is

metal and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is

grounded through the house wiring. The customer
should have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly

grounded..

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not

done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO

NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has

again been established

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

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 and leads to eventual fail-
ure 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.

Quality of Flames:

The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be

determined visually.

(A) Yellow flames--
Call for service

The installation of appliances designed for mobile
home installation must conform with the Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for

Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD,
Part 280) or, when such standard is not applicable,

the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, lat-
est edition (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities

and Set-Ups), ANSt A225.1, latest edition, or with
local code&

Electrical Disconnect

1. Locate disconnect
plug at left rear of

burner box on the
range back.

2. Pinch sides of con-
nector and pull out of

range back.

Step 4

Seal the Openings

Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in

the floor under the range when hookups are completed.

Step 5

Check Ignition of Surface Burners

Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be
checked after range and gas supply lines have been

carefully checked for leaks..
Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in

and turn to LITE position. You will hear a snapping
sound indicating proper operation of the spark mod-
ule. Once the air has been purged from the supply

lines, burners should light within 4 seconds. After
burner lights, rotate knob out of the LITE position. Try

each burner in succession until all burners have been
checked..

(B) Yellow tips on
outer cones--

Normal for LP gas

(C) Soft blue flames--

Normal for natural gas

• If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal
burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending

on the type of gas you use.
° With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is

normal.

Check ngnition of Oven Burner

Your oven is designed to operate quietly and automati-
cally. To operate the oven, turn the OVEN SET knob to

BAKE and OVEN TEMP knob to 350°R After 30-60
seconds, the oven burner will ignite and burn until the

set temperature is reached. The oven burner will con-

tinue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the

oven at the temperature indicated by the OVEN TEMP
knob.

The oven requires electrical power to operate. The

oven cannot be lit during a power outage. Gas will not

flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs, the
oven burner will shut off and cannot be re-lit until

power is restored..

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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 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.

With the baffle removed, properly adjusted flames
should have approximately 1" blue cones and, if range
is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow

tipping_ (With most LP gas, small yellow tips at the end
The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the
center of the rear wall of the oven,

of outer cones are normaL) With the baffle in place, the

flames should burn steady and should not extend past

the edges of the burner baffle. Flames should not lift off

burner ports. If lifting is observed, gradually reduce air

shutter opening until flames are stabilized°

The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall
behind the kick panel,. Remove the kick panel 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.

To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen the

Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more
or less air into the burner tube as needed.

Toremovethe ovenbottom:

1. Removeknurledscrewsholdingdownrearof oven
bottom.

2.Graspovenbottomatfingerslotsoneachside,

3. Lift rearof ovenbottomenoughto clearthe lip or
rangeframe,thenpullout°

Remove Screw

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.

To remove the burner baffle:

1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4" hex head screw

shown in the illustration above° Do not remove any
other screws.

2. Pull baffle straight out until it is free from the slot that
holds it at rear of oven.

2. Use a 3/16" open-end or socket wrench to back out
both rear leveling legs approximately two turns.

3. Use a t¾" open-end or adjustable wrench to back
out the front leveling legs two turns.

4. With the oven shelves in the oven, position the
range where it will be installed.

5. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a par_
tially filled cup of water on one of the oven shelves. If

using a spirit level, take two readings--with the level
placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other,

6. Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.

7. After the range is level, slide the range away from
the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed,

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mnstaHUationinstructions (continued)

Step 8

installing the Anti-Tip Device

WARNING:

Wallboard

Back of
Range

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.

. After installing the Anti-Tip device, make sure it
is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range

forward°
o This range has been designed to meet al! rec-

ognized industry tip standards for all normal
conditions.

° The use of this device does not preclude tipping
of the range when not properly instatled_

° If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-

Tip device WB02X7909

1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range
is to be located° Be sure to allow for the countertop
overhang if you intend to install the range next to

cabinets.

!

Ao i- p I

Slotted _ I Hr_____.._ I

Head(&__ I_tJ,11

Screw _ _"*_'_',_ I t

"_"_-- _. I !ll tl Wallplate I

Approx 20° i

Anti-Tip

Device

Wood Screw

4. For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an
angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal. A nail or awl
may be used if a drill is not available,

Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided,

For cement or concrete construction, you will need

a 1/4" x 11A'' lag bolt and a 1/2" ODo sleeve anchor,
which are not provided, Drill the recommended size

hole for the hardware.
Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then

install the tag bolt through the device, The bolts must be
properly tightened as recommended for the hardware.,

5. Slide the range against the wall, and check for
proper installation by grasping the front edges of the

rear surface unit openings and carefully attempting to

tilt the range forward..

./" .'_ z" 1 Marked Edge

.1 _ :,'e .t-- of Range

2. Locate the outside edge of the dewce 2¼ toward the
center of the range from the marked edge of the range..

3. Using the device as a template, mark the position of

the hole for the screw.

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED

MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN

THE OFF POSITION.

MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOB-
STRUCTED.

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HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WiTH LP GAS

WARNING: Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range. l

Step t

G.s NAT

Ffow

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.

Inlo

R_nge

_ OR

LP

If it is regulator A:

1. Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator.

2, Turn the cap over and engage it in the slots, LP
should now be visible on the top of the cap..

If it is regulator B:

1. Unscrew the plastic-protected hexmut cap assem _
bly from the top center of the regulator.

2. Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the
threaded metal cap,, Gently pull the plastic washer off

the other threads.

3. Replace the plastic cap onto the threaded end dis-
playing the gas type you desire. Press the plastic

washer onto the remaining threads.

4. Reinsert the cap assembly into the regulator., Do
not overtighten, but ensure the seating of the washer.,

If it is regulator C:

1. Remove cap and forcibly snap out plastic plunger

from bottom of cap.

2. Turn plunger over and forcibly snap back in original
location. Note: Plunger must snap into position; the

gas type you are converting to must be visible on

lower side of plunger.

3. Reinsert the assembly into the regulator.

,_ ROTATE OPEN

NATDb oR

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except for uonversion _.__

Frow NAT OR

IntoRang_

Do not remove this

ROTATE OPEN

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Step 2

Convert Surface Burners For LP Gas

I. Lift cooktop,

2. Lift burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to surface

burner spuds,

3. With a 5/16" wrench, remove each of the four brass spuds on the surface

burner gas inlet tubes and replace them with the red-tinted LP gas spuds
mounted in a holder at the right rear of the range, above the regulator. (Mount

the brass natural gas spuds in this holder.,) To prevent leakage, make sure
spuds are securely screwed into gas inlet tubes.,

4. Replace the burner assemblies,

5. Keep the natural gas spuds with your range so yoHt have them if you move

or get a natural gas hook-up,

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