Kenmore 3639378880, 3639378810 Owner’s Manual

K_nmore

OWNER'S MANUAL

ELECTRIC RANGE

models 93781 93788

nNSTALLATION

CARE AND USE

Important Safety Instructions
Features of Your Range

Surface Cooking:

Surface Cooking Guide
Canning Tips

Oven;

Clock/Timer
Control Settings

Baking, Baking Guide
Roasting, Roasting Guide
Broiling, Broiling Guide

Self-Cleaning Instructions
Care & Cleaning

Thermostat Adjustment

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PROBLEM SOLVER

The Problem Solver lists causes of
minor operating problems that you can

correct yourself,,

WARRANTY

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MNSTALLATIONHNSTFIUC3:aON$

JMPOFtTANT:SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL iNSPECTOR'S USE

Electrical Requirements

CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS

APPLIANCE.

REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT
BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION,

This appliance must be supplied with the proper
voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual

properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a cir-
cuit breaker or time delay fuse, as noted on the rating

plate (Rating plate is located on door frame,)

Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.

If the electric service provided does not meet the above

specifications, it is recommended that a licensed elec-
trician install an approved outlet.

Because range terminals are not accessible after range
is in position, use flexible service conduit or cord.

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Preparethe Opening

11/2"spacing is recommended from the range to adja-

cent vertical walls above the cooktop surface.
Allow 30" minimum clearance between surface units

and bottom of unprotected wood or metal top cabinet,
and t5" minimum between countertop and adjacent

cabinet bottom°

OUTLET BOX INSTALLED LEFT OF _ OF RANGE

1_OF RANGE

CORD _

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1. Locate connector block at the bottom rear of range
and remove rear wiring coven

2, Directly below the connector block is a hole with a

knockout ring for accommodating conduit fittings°

Brackets provided are used to support the flexible cord
strain relief, which must be securely attached to the

cord set.

WIRING (3OVER _ r,

STRAIN RELIEF // _ \,_\a_C K

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NOT PART OF RANGE} 1tt'-4.II_il<'><_tlIHNJ I I

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

as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the
range on this type of flooring, use care, and it is recom-

mended that these simple and inexpensive instructions
be followe&

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 range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

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Prepare for Electricaa Connection

Use a 3-conductor, or if required, a 4-conductor range
cord set as noted below,.

For Ranges Less than or Equal to 12.1 KW

9-5255 3 condo 4' 50A-125!250V
9-5237 4 cond. 4' 50A-125/250V

The following procedures
should be used for copper or

aluminum wire connection:

1. Copper Wiring
Connect the neutral or grounded

wire of the supply circuit to the

neutral terminal of the connec-
tor block, located in the center_
The power leads must be con-

nected to the outside (brass
colored) terminals.

Power Cord Installation--

Insert screw through power
cord terminal so that the screw

passes through connector block
terminal and engages nuL

Tighten screw securely.
Cable Direct Installation--
Clamp bare wires between the

connector block terminal and

movable nuts with screws
tightened securely°

_TERMINAL

COt_NECTOR ._ CORD

_LOCK

BARE _r TERMINAL

WIRESr: _

MOVA8_.

NUT

NEUTRAL

GROUNDING STRAP

{GROUNDED TO RANGE)

_ POWER CORO

CREW

CONNECTOR

WARNING: CONNECTOR BLOCK IS APPROVED

FOR COPPER WIRE CONNECTION ONLY.

2. Aluminum Wiring
A. Connect length of copper building wiretorange ter-

minal block,

B. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using

special connectors designed and UoL. approved for
joining copper to aluminum, and follow the connector

manufacturer's recommended procedure closely.
NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure of splices,

etc., must conform to good wiring practice and local
codes.

WARNmNG

° RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY ANTI-TIP

BRACKET SUPPLIED.

o SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL.

° UNLESS PROPERLY INSTALLED, RANGE

COULD BE TIPPED BY STEPPING OR SIT-

TING ON DOOR. INJURY MIGHT RESULT

FROM SPILLED HOT LIQUIDS OR FROM
RANGE ITSELF.

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Speciaa Grounding instructions

WARNING:

1. If local codes do not permit
grounding through neutral,

disconnect the strap, located at
the bottom of connector block,

from the frame and cut off to pre-
vent contact with the range body.

To ground range frame, a 4th
grounding lead must be con-

nected to range frame in accord-
ance with local codes, using only

ground lug and screw°

2. Mobile Home Installation--If this range is provided
with a 3-conductor cord or cable assembly, or if local

codes do not permit grounding through the neutral, the
grounding strap must be removed and the 3-conductor

cord or cable assembly must be replaced by a

4-conductor cord as follows:

A. Remove the 3-conductor cord by removing the strain
relief and terminal lugs from the connector block.

B. Attach the 4-conductor cord as described in STEP

5.1, except attach 4th wire to previous location of the
grounding strap.

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Anti-Tip Bracket

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Attachment to wail

Bracket

Wail prate

Screw must enter wood or metal

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Leveling the Range

The range must be leveled_ Leveling feet are located
on each corner of the base of the range. Remove the

storage drawer and rotate the leveling feet in or out as
require& To remove drawer, pull it out all the way, tilt

up the front and remove it. To replace, insert glides at
back of drawer beyond stop on range glide& Lift drawer

if necessary to insert easily.
One of the rear leveling feet will engage the ANTI-TIP

bracket (allow for some side to side adjustment)° Allow

a minimum clearance of 1/8" between the range and
the leveling foot that is to be installed into the ANTI-TIP

brackeL

Fina! Check

Be sure all switches are in the "off" position before leav-

ing the range_

An ANTI-TIP bracket is
supplied with instruc-

tions for installation in a
variety of locations. The

instructions include a

template, a parts list and

a list of tools necessary to complete the installation.
Read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and

the instructions that fit your situation before beginning

installation.

Bracket Installation Tempiate

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MPORTANT SAFETY BNSTRUCTION$

Read aHinstructions befe using this appliance=

When using electrical appliances, basicsafety pre-
cautions should be followed, including the following:

o Usethis appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual_

o Be sure your appli-
ance is properly in-

stalled and grounded

by a qualified technician
in accordance with the

provided installation
instructions.

o Don't attempt to
repair or replace any

part of your range un-
less it is specifically

recommended in this

book. All otherservicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

o Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSE-

HOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING

THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT

BREAKER,

o Do not leavechildren

alone--children should

not be left alone or unat-
tended in an areawhere

an appliance is in use_
They should never be

allowed tosit or stand on
anypart ofthe appliance.

o Don't allowanyone to

climb, stand or hang
on the door, drawer or

range top. They could

damage the range and

even tip it over, caus-
ing severe personal

injury.

Ifyoupull the rangeout from the wall for any reason,
make sure therear leg is returnedtoitsposition in

the bracket when you push the range back°

= CAUTION:ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN

SHOULD NOT BE STOREDIN CABINETS ABOVE

A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A

RANGE--CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE

TO REACH ITEiVIS COULD BE SERIOUSLY

INJURED.

o Never wear loose-

fitting or hanging gar-

ments while using the

appliance. Flammable

materialcould be ignited
if brought incontact with

hotheatingelementsand
maycause severeburns.

,, Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam_ Do not let pot holders touch hot heating

elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth,

,, Never use your ap-

pliance for warming or
heating the room.

,, Keep hood and

grease filters clean to

maintain good venting
andtoavoid greasefires.

,, Storage in or on ap-

pliance-Flammable

materials should not be
stored inanovenornear

surface units,
,, Do not let cooking

grease or other flare-

mable materials accumulate inor near the range.

WARNING: To

prevent accidental tip-

ping of the range, attach it tothewallorfloor byin-

stallingtheANTI-TIPbracketsupplied. Tocheckifthe

bracketisinstalledand engaged properly,remove

the drawerand inspectthe rear leveling leg, Make

sure it fits securelyintothe slot inthe brackeL

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o Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick

up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on sur-
face unit bycovering pan completely with welt-

fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Flaming

grease outside a pan
can be put out by

covering with baking
soda or, if available, a

multi.purpose dry

chemical or foam type

fire extinguisher.

o Do nottouch heating

elements or interior
surface of oven. These

surfaces may be hot

enough to burn even

though they are dark in color. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materialscontact surface units,areas nearbysurface

units or anyinterior area of the oven;allow sufficient
time for cooling, firsL

Potentially hot surfaces
include the cooktop and

! areasfacingthe cooktop,

;_ oven vent opening and

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surfaces near the open-
ing, and crevices around

the oven door. Remem-
ber: The inside surface

of the oven may be hot
when thedoor isopened.

e When cooking pork,

follow the directions ex-

actly and always cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least 170°EThis assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present

in the meat,it will be killed and the meatwill be safe

to eat.

Oven

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,_Don't heat unopened

food containers in the

oven. Pressure could

build up and the con-

tainer could burst,
causing an injury.

o Keep ovenvent ducts

unobstructed.

o Keep oven free from grease buildup,

: o Place oven shelf in

desired position while
oven is cool. If shelves

must be handled when
hot, do not let pot holder

contact heating units in
the oven,

o Pulling out shelf to

the shelf stop is a con-
venience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot sur-

faces of the door or oven walls,

o When using cooking or roastingbags in oven,

follow the manufacturer's directions_

o Do not use your oven to dry newspapers. If

overheated, they can catch fire°

Serf-Cleaning Oven
o Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is

essential fora good seal. Care should be taken not

to rub, damage or move the gasket.

o Do not use oven
cleaners, No commer-
cial oven cleaner or oven

liner protective coating of
any kind should be used

in or around any part of
the oven.

o Stand away from range when opening oven
door. Hot air orsteam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

_,Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
,, Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler

pan and other utensiBs.

MP©RTANTSAFETY UHSTRUCTJON$(continued)

Surface Cooking Units

i_'_ _"_ _:'ii........_": _ o Use proper pan size

_: ...._ i i_ ped with oneormore sur-

a portion of the heating element to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship

of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency (see

pages 12-t3).

. _ range.

"- place. Their absence

during cooking could damage range parts and
wiring.

o Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for range-top service; othersmay break

because ofthesudden changeintemperatureo(See
section on "Surface Cooking" for suggestions_)

--This applianceisequip-

face units of different
size. Select utensils hav-

ing flat bottoms large

enough to cover the
surface unit heating ete-

mento The use of under-
sized utensils wilt expose

o Never leave surface

units unattended at
high heatsettings. Boil-

over causes smoking

andgreasyspilloversthat
may catch on fire.

o Don't use aluminum
foil to line drip pans or

anywhere in the oven

-.. except as described in
this book. Misuse could

result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to the

and vent ducts are not

• Be sure drip pans

covered and are in

To minimize burns,

ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage,

the handle of a container
should be turned toward

the center of the range
without extending over

nearby surface units.

,, Always turn surface

unit to OFF before re-
moving utensil.

o Keep an eye on foods being fried at HIGH or

MEDIUM HiGH heats.

° To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock, always be certain that the controls for all
surface units are at OFF position and all coils are

cool before attempting to lift or remove the unit.

o Don't immerse or soak removable surface

units.Don't put them inadishwasher.Do not self-
clean the surface units in the oven.

,, When flaming foods under the hood, turn the

fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the

flame.
,, Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can
cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.

,, Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause

spil!overs when food is added_
o if a combination of oils or fats will be used in

frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt
slowly.

o Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

o Use deepfatthermometer whenever possible

topreventoverheating fatbeyondthe smoking point.

SAVETHESE BNSTRUCTnON$

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e yoSaving Tips

SurfaceCooking

o For best use of energy, use cooking utensils of
medium weight aluminum, tight-fitting covers, and flat
bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of

the surface uniL

o Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of
water in a covered pan.

o Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking

temperatures at HIGH heat° When food reaches cook_

ing temperature, reduce heat immediately to lowest set-

ting that wil! keep it cooking.

o Use residual heat with
surface cooking whenever

possible. For example,

when cooking eggs in the

shell, bring water and
eggs to boil, then turn to

OFF position and cover

with lid to complete the

cooking..

o Always turn surface unit OFF before removing
utensil.

Oven Cooking

e Preheat the oven only when necessary. Most foods

will cook satisfactorily without preheating. If you find

preheating is necessary, watch the indicator light, and
put food in the oven promptly after the light goes out°

e Always turn oven OFF before removing food.
. During baking, avoid frequent door openings° Keep

door open as short a time as possible if it is opened,.

= Cook complete oven
meals instead of just one
food item° Potatoes, other

vegetables and some des-
serts will cook together

with a main-dish casse-
role, meat loaf, chicken or

roast. Choose foods that
cook at the same temper-

ature and in approximately
the same time,.

o Use residual heat in oven whenever possible to finish
cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add rolls or
precooked desserts to warm oven, using residual heat

to warm them.

o Use correct heat for cooking task ..... high heats to

start cooking (if time allows, do not use high heat to
start), medium high--quick brownings, medium--slow
frying, towMfinish cooking most quantities, warm--

double boiler heat, finish cooking, and special for small
quantities.,

o When boiling water for
tea or coffee, heat only the

amount needed. It is not
economical to boil a con-
tainer full of water for only

one or two cups.

Features Your Range

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Models 93781

93788

Explained

Feature index on page

1 Model and Serial Numbers 4

2 Surface Unit Controls 11
3 "ON" Indicator Lights for 1!

Surface Units

4 Oven Selector Control 16
5 Oven Temperature Control 16

6 Oven Cycling Light 16
7 Automatic Oven Timer 15

Clock and Minute Timer

8 Door Latch 23

9 Oven Locked Light 23

10 Oven Cleaning Light 23

Explained

Feature Index on page

13 Oven Vent Duct (Located 25

under right rear surface uniL)

14 Oven Interior Light (Comes 25

on when door is opened.)

15 Oven Light Switch 16
16 Broil Unit 21

17 Bake Unit (May be lifted 17

gently for wiping oven floor.)

18 Oven Shelves 16
19 Oven Shelf Supports (Letters 16

A, B, C and D indicate cooking

positions for shelves as
recommended in cooking guides.)

20 Broiler Pan and Rack 21

t 1 Plug-In Surface Units 26

(May be removed when
cleaning under unit.)

12 Chrome-Plated Drip Pans 26

21 Storage Drawer 28

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Surface Cooking

See Surface Cooking Guide on pages 12 and 13.

SurfaceCookingwith gnfiniteHeatCont_ls

"Your surface units and controls are designed to give
you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit

cooking°
At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so

control "clicks" at those positions; "click" on HI marks
the highest setting; the lowest setting is between WM
and OFE In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight

"clicking" sounds during cooking, indicating heat
settings selected are being maintained.

Switching heats to higher settings always shows a
quicker change than switching to lower settings.

How to Set the Con_roUs

Step 1: Grasp control

knob and push in

Step 2: "rijrn either clock-

wise or counterclockwise
to desired heat setting.

Cooking Guide for Using Heats

Hi--Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil,
MED H! (7)--Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast boil on

large amount of food.
MED (4)--Saute and brown; maintain slow boil on large

amount of food°

LOW (3)mCook after starting at HI; cook with little water
in covered pan°

WiVl--Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving temperature
of most foods.

NOTE:

1. At HI, MED H1 (7), never leave food unattended°
Boilovers cause smoking; greasy spillovers may catch

fire.

2. AtWM, LOW (3), melt chocolate, butter on small unit.

Control must be pushed
in to set only from OFF

position. When control
is in any position other

than OFF, it may be ro-
tated without pushing in.

Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish
cooking. An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on

any surface unit is on.

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