Kenmore 36725, 36729 Use, Care, Safety Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

USE AND CARE

Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 5

Range Control .....................................................................6-8

Cooktop Cooking ................................................................................9

Cooktop Controls ................................................................................9

Burner Ignition .......................................................................................9

Oven Cooking Tips .........................................................................................11

Broiling ..............................................................................................................12

CLEANING

The Self-Clean Cycle ...................................................13, t4

Cleaning Tips .......................................................................,,,_,,I5

Removable Range Parts ........................................ 16-19

SERVDCE

What to Do Before Calling for Service .....................20, 21

Thermostat Adjustments ...............................................22

WARRANTY

MODELS 36725, 36729

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appBiance. When using electrical

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appliances, basic safety precautions shouldi be followed, Uncluding the follow,rig.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

WHAT 1"ODO 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 suppiler'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.

Teach children not to play with control
knobs or any other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unattended
where a range is in use.

WARNING:

L. P. Burner Adjustments
The adjustments in the Installation Instruc-

tions must be made before you try to use
your range.

If you are using Liquefied Petroleum Gas
(bottled gas) all L P. adjustments in the

Installation Instructions must be made be-

fore use.

Ifyour range Is not properly adjusted, flames

may be too high, or the range may use too
much fuel, release toxic fumes or cook

poorly_

Never let anyone climb, sit or stand on an

open oven door or any part of the range.

WARNING:
To prevent accidental tipping of the

range from abnormal usage, including
excess loading of the oven door, at.
tach it to the wall or floor by installing
the anti-tip device supplied, if the
range is moved for cleaning, servicing
or any reason, be sure anti-tip device
is re-engaged properly when the range
is replaced, Failure to take this pre.
caution could result in tipping of the
range and cause injury. NGSAF17

:.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
loOking for the i_ symbol or the word "Safety".

Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smok-
ing and greasy spiilovers could

catch fire,

Never use a towel or other bulky cloth

as a potholder. Such cloths could catch
fire_

Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that will burn.

CAUTION:
Never store things in an oven

or near cooktop elements/burn-
ers. These things may catch fire
and plastic items could melt.

Never wear loose clothing when using
your range. Such clothing could catch

fire.

Never use your range for warm-
ing or heating a room, You could
be burned or seriously injured,

Such misuse could also cause
damage to the range.

Never leave the oven door open
when you are not watching the
range.

Never let pot handles stick out over the
front of the range, Turn handles in so

that they cannot be bumped into° Keep
the handles away from other hot sur-

face elements/burnerso

2

Never store things children might

want above a range.

CAUTION:

Do Not store items of interest to

children above a range or on the
backguard of a range.

Children climbing on a range to

reach such items could be seri-

ously injured. NGSAF18

Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly

by a qualified technician.
Always keep the range area clear and free from things

that will burn, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.

Only some kinds 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.

After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can
catch on fire next time you use the pan.

Always use dry potholders when removing pans from

the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam burns°

Always use care when opening oven door_ Let hot air
and steam out before moving food.

Always remove the broiler pan and other utensits from
the oven before a self-clean cycle.

Always follow cleaning instructions in this book.
DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER or oven liner protective coating in or around

your oven.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off

and disconnect power and gas supply. Have serviced

by a qualified technician.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the oven

unless instructions are given in this book. All other

work should be done by a qualified technician.

Never heat unopened food containerso Pressure buildup

may make container burst and cause injury.

Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near

the range.

Never let grease build up on your range. You can keep
grease fires from starting if you clean up grease and
spills after each oven use.

Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, Im-
proper use of foil could start a fire and cause incomplete

combustion.

Never block the flow of combustion and ventilation air

through oven vents and cooktop burners.

Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat

fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
Never tryto remove burnerbowIs from glasstop ranges.

Never operate the burners unless the burner tops are in
place.

Never rub, move or damage the door gasket on self-
cleaning ranges° The gasket is essential for a good seal.
Only clean the gasket as described in the self-clean

section of this manual.
Always keep the range and oven clean by following

instructions in this book. Food and grease are easy to
ignite° Clean the range, oven and vent hood regularly.

Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes, wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned

food a safe distance away from your range.
Place oven racks in desired position while oven is cool.
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 clean utensils, cookware or removable

parts of your range in the oven during the self.,clean
cycle.

Always use care when touching the cooktop.
Never operate the burners unless the burner tops are in

place.

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens a safe distance away from your range.

Never store such items on your range.
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has

a round metal ring which is placed over the burner grate
to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap which
may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it
may cause the burner to work improperly. This may
cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard. Expo-
sure to carbon monoxide may cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm according to the California
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

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mMPORTANT SAFETY |NSTRUCT|OHS (continued)

BH CASE OF FIRE..

Be sure everyone anyour home knows what to do
Hncase of fire!! Read and understand this information

NOW! Should you ever need it, you will not have time for
reading.

Never use water on a grease fire _ it will only spread the

flames,

COOKTOP GREASE FaRE

Never pick up a flaming pan...
Instead:

1. Turn off the burner.

2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid, baking
soda or withadry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

OVEN FaRE
DO not try to move the pan.

1. Close oven door and turn controls off.

2. Iffire continues, throw baking soda on the fireoruse

a dry chemical foam or haion type extinguisher.

iMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICI

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-

ment Act requires the Governor of California to publish

a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm 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 monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused pri-
marily 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 incom-
plete 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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NOTE: The model and serial number of your range can be found on a tag, located on

the range front frame. To locate tag, open the storage drawer.

BURNER GRATE
(See page 18)

OVEN VENT
(Area may get hot
during range use;

NOT block vent)

GLASS COOl(TOP
(See page 15)

REMOVABLE COOKTOP
CONTROL KNOB
(See page 9)

REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
(See pages 15 & 16)

MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION

BURNER

(See page 9)

RANGE CONTROL

(See pages 6-8)

OVEN LIGHT SWITCH

Push to turn Itght on and off.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

(See pages 13 & 14)

REMOVABLE OVEN BOTTOM

(See page 17)

DOOR GASKET

(See pages 3 & 15)

REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER

(See page 18)

REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

WITH WINDOW (See page 16)

BROILER PAN& GRID

(See pages 12 & 15)

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ange Control

CANCELS BAKE,

BROIL OR

CLEAN OPERATION

PROGRAM

STATUS

DISPLAY

CLOCK /

TIMER

DISPLAY

'TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY

FUNCTION

DISPLAY

UP ARROW PAD

(INCREASES TIME

ORTEMPERATURE)

PRESS TO TURN

TIMER ON AND OFF

I

SET AUTOMATIC

OVEN OPERATIONS

Your range control is touch controlled. To set BAKE,

BROIL, TIMER or CLEAN, touch the desired function pad
and select the temperature ortime by touching the arrow
pad.

TO SET THE CLOCK:

2_

Press CLOCK. The word "TIME" will flash in the

display.
Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the correct

time of day. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to

change display numbers quickly. Touch and release

the arrow pad to change the time slowly. See Fig. 1.

DOWN ARROW PAD

(DECREASES TIME

OR TEMPERATURE)

The TIMER display will increase as follows:

:10 TEN SECONDS See Fig. 2

t:00 ONE MINUTE .......................See Fig. 3........

1HR:00 ONE HOUR See Fig. 4 .......

When the display reaches one hour, the display will
change. "HR" will appear in the display.

DISPLAYS TEN SECONDS

INCREASE OR

(_ DECREASE TIME

Fig. 2

DISPLAYS ONE MINUTE ZERO SECONDS

Fig° 1

(_ INCREASE OR

DECREASE TIME

TO SET THE T|MER:

NOTE: The TIMER does not control oven operations.

The maximum time setting is 9 hours and 55
minutes.

1. Press TIMER. "TIMER" will flash In the display.

2o Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the

amount of time. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to
change thetime quickly. Touch and release the arrow

pad to change the time slowly. The TIMER will
automatically begin counting down after a few

seconds.

3. When the time is up, the end-of-cycle tone will beep.

Press CLOCK to return the time of day to the display.

(_) INCREASE OR

DECREASE TIME

Fig, 3

DISPLAYS ONE HOUR ZERO MINUTES

HOLD INCREASEOR

(_) TO CANCEL TIMER DECREASETIME

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TO =

"TIMER" will stop flashing and the TIMER will start
counting down a few seconds after you stop touching

the UP or DOWN arrow, if you pause while selecting the
time and the timer activates, press TIMER again and
continue to set the time.

After TIMER begins to count down, press 'TIMER and
hold TIMER in at least four seconds until "TIMER" quits

flashing and time of day returns to display.

TO SET BROIL;

1. Press BROIL, "BROIL"will flash and (- - -) will appear
in the display. See Fig. 5.

2. Select LO Broil by pressing the UP arrow once. Select
Ht Broil by pressing the UP arrow twice. To change
from HI Broil to LO Broil, press the DOWN arrow_

3. After cooking is complete, press CLEAR/OFF.

TO CANCEL BROIL

FIG,, 5

PRESS ONCE TO SET LO BROIL
PRESS TWICE TO SET HI BROIL

TO RO L".

If you do not select LO or HI Broil the function display will
go blank. Repeat Steps '1and 2.

2.

Press BAKE. "BAKE" will flash°
Select the desired temperature by touching the UP or

DOWN arrow pad. "]'he last used bake temperature
will appear in the temperature display. Increase the
temperature with the UP arrow° Decrease the
temperature with the DOWN arrow°

If you do not set atemperature after you press BAKE, the
display will go blank° Repeat steps I and 2.

3. After baking is complete, press CLEAR/OFFo
See Fig. 6.

TO CANCELBAKE

FIG,_6

INCREASE OR DECREASE(

TEMPERATURE

TI ilED BAKING:

AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF:

You can begin baking now and set the oven to turn OFF
automatically.

1. Press COOK TIME,

2. Press UP or DOWN arrow to set how long you want
to bake.

3. Press BAKE.

4. Select temperature using UP or DOWN arrow.
See Fig. 7.

INCREASE OR DECREASETIME(

INCREASE OR DECREASE(

TEMPERATURE

NOTE: You should consider that food will continue
to cook after controls turn OFF unless you remove
the food immediately.

7 NCCTL18

DELAYED ON AND OFF:

You can set the oven to turn on and off automatically.

The control will calculate the ttme to start cooking.

2.

Press COOK TIME.
Press UP or DOWN arrowto set how long you want

to bake.

3. Press STOP TIME. The earliest stop time you can set
will appear in the display.

4. Set STOP TIME (the time of day when you want the
oven to turn OFF) by pressing the UP or DOWN
arrow.

5. Press BAKE.

6. Select temperature by pressing UP or DOWN arrow.

See Fig. 8.

Fig.8

INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME (

INCREASE OR DECREASE(

TO SET STOP TIME

INCREASE OR DECREASE (

TO SET TEMPERATURE

NOTE:

If the control beeps, you have not completed your timed
oven setting. Press CLEAR!OFF and start again with
Step 1.

The low temperature zone of this range
(between 150°F and 200°F) is available to

keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept
longer than two hours at these low
temperatures may spoil.

Never let food, such as dairy products,
fish, meat, poultry, etc., sit for more

than 1hour before cooking starts when

you set your oven for a delay start.
Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure the
oven light is off because heat from the

bulb will speed bacteria growth.

DliSPLAY:

Once you have programmed your control for any
operation, you can display the setting by pressing the
appropriate pad. For example, if you are using the
TIMER and want to see the time of day, press CLOCK.
The display will show the time of day.

You cannot set BAKE, BROIL or COOK TIME while the
oven door Is in the locked position. If you try, the word
"door" will appear in the display. The oven door lock is
to be used for Self-Cleaning only.

TONES:

The end-oFcycle tone will sound at the end of timer use

and automatic oven functions. The end-of-cycle tone is
3 short beeps followed by 1 beep every 6 seconds that

repeat until you press any operatiom If you would like

to eliminate the repeating beeps, push and hold CLEAR/

OFF for ten seconds. To return the 1 beep every 6
seconds, push and hold CLEAR/OFF for 10 seconds.

To cancel the end-of-cycle tone, press CLOCK,

F=CODE:

If the time display beeps continuously and flashes an
"F" followed by a number, you have a function error
code. Notethe number after the "F". Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow oven to cool for 1 hour. If problem repeats,
disconnect all power and gas to the range and call for
service. Advise your service technician of the number
following the "F" in the display.

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TO OPSRATE COOKTOP CONTROLS - The sign

near each cooktop control knob shows which burner is

turned on by that knob_

Push to turn knobs to LiTr_ position. After the burner

ignites, the ticking sound of the spark will stop. Set

knob to desired flame setting. Read additiona! infer-
_on aboutL coektop spark _gnit_en on _his

COOKTOP

CONTROL

As a safety precaution you should set
contvo,s so _la_e heats pan bottom
o_Ry and does not l_ck pan sides.

Ftames _icking pan sides are unsafe
and waste heat,

Avoid leaving any burneron without a utensil. Doing so

can overheat the grate and cause the enamel finish of

the grate to become damaged.

ifa cooktop burner fails to light within five seconds, turn

the knob to OFF and wait five minutes before trying
again. If the buJ'ner still will not light, check the service
section in this manual.

Watch foods when heating them quickly on HL As soon
as the food reaches cooking temperature, turn down the

heat to the lowest setting that will keep it cooking.
The lowest setting of the burner has a very small flame

to provide simmering capability. To simmer foods, set
the cooktop control knob to the lowest setting that will

maintain the desired simmer. If simmering on one burner
and other burners are turned on, the gas flow of the
simmering burner may have to be adjusted.

If your simmering burner goes out when the other
burners are on, adjust the simmering burner control
knob until burner re-lgniteso After re-lg nition, set cooktop
control knob to the lowest setting that will retain a flame

on the burner.

BURNER BGNtT OH

COOKTOP SPARK _GN_T_ON - When you turn the
cooktop knob to LITE, the spark igniter makes a series
ofelectric sparks (ticking sound) which lights the burner.

You may occasionally hear the igniter ticking, even
though the burner is lit. This is normal and is caused by
drafts or by air disturbances from nearby objects. For
your safety, the burner will attempt to relight whenever

it senses that the flame is distorted.
During a power failure the burners will not light

automatically, in an emergency, a cooktop burner may
be lit with a match by following the steps below.

Lighting gas burners with a ma_tch

is dangerous. You sheuBd match
_ight the cooktop burners on_y _n
emergency.

1. Light amatch and hold the flame near the burner you

want to light. Wooden matches work best.

2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly. Be sure
you are turning the correct knob for the burner you
are lighting°

NOTE:

tfthe burner does not light within five seconds, turn the
knob off and wait five minutes before trying again.

OVEN GLOW BAR BGNITIION - When you turn the
Oven Control on, the glow bar igniter begins to
heat. When the Igniter is hot enough, in about I minute,
the gas flows into the burner and is ignited.

The igniter glows bright orange when hot. It cycles on
and off with the thermostat and will glow whenever the

burner is on.

During a power fa_l_ure the overt burner

cannot be lit and you shoultd net try to
do so.

During burner use, the area of _he
g_ass cooktop around the burners
could get hot, Use caution

See the cleaning chart for important information about
cleaning the cooktopo NGMTCO8

@VEN VENT

When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent

behind the cooktop. On the cooktop, this hot air may
make pot handles hot or melt plastic items left too near

the vent.
The vent is necessary for proper air circulation in the

oven and good baking results. Do not block this

vent, Doing so may cause cooking failure, tire or

damage tLo the range.

MOISTURE

As your oven heats up, the temperatu re change of the air

in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door
or door glass. To prevent this, open the oven door for
the first minute of oven heating to let the moist air out.

OVEN VENT AREA

WOK COOKgNG

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok.

Fiat-bottomed woks are available at your local retail

store.
Do not use woke which have support rings. Use of these

types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be
dangerous° Placing the ring over the burner grate may
damagethe burner grate and burner head. Also, placing

the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to
work improperly, resulting in carbon monoxide levels

above allowable current standards. This could be dan-
gerous to your health. See the Safety Section of this

manual. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

High flame may be used to boil large quantities quickly_
itis also used to start food cooking quickly in large pans.

Medium flame may be used for even browning with
little spattering. It is also used to maintain a boil with
large quantities of food.

Low flame may be used for melting or warming food.
It is also best for cooking small quantities of food.

/

STOVE TOP GRILLS

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas unit. If you

use the stove top grill on your sealed gas range it will
cause incomplete combustion and can r_sult in expo-
sure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current

standards_ This can be hazardous to YoU_health.

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OVEN COOKING

When cooking a food for the first time in your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.

Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and is more apt to be accurate than the oven it
replaced.

After you have used your oven for awhile, if you feel
your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
it yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS in

this manual.

- Always follow recipe carefully.

• Measure ingredients properly.
. Use proper pan placement°

• Place pans on the oven racks with 1" to 1 1/2" of air
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding

the oven.

Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the

oven bottom, block the free movement of air. Ira-
proper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.

2 cake layers

4 cake layers

When baking several items stagger pans so that no
pan is directly above another.

Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Allow 15 minutes for preheating.

Opening the door too often to check food during

baking will allow heat loss and may cause poor
baking results_

Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should
be baked in shiny pans -- to reflect the heat --
because they should have a light golden crust.
Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked in

glass or dull (non-shiny) pans --to absorb the heat

-- because they should have a brown, crisp crust.

Be sure the underside of the pan is shiny, too.

Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may

cause over browning on the bottom of your food.

Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures ifexterior of pan
is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.

There may be some odor when the oven isfirst used+

This is caused by the heating of new parts and

insulation.

Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly on the oven
bottom. Foil used on the oven bottom may damage

the oven surface; therefore, it should not be used.
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets

without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby

before you open the oven door. if the oven door is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.

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BROILmNG

To BroUn:

t 2

Press once for LO

Press twice for H!

After broiling, press

Most foods can be broiled at the Htsetting. Select the LO

broil setting to avoid excessive browning or drying of
foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage

(such as thick pork chops or poultry).

Never leave a soiled bro_ier pan in the range.

Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven is used.

Be sure you know tLhe correct procedure for
putting out a grease fire, See the section on
safety,

Do not cover the entire broiler grid
with foil. Poor drainage of hot fat

may cause a broiler fire.
Dfa fire starts, close the oven door

and turn controls off. if fire con.
tinues, throw baking soda on the
fire. Do not put water on the fire.

POSiTiONiNG BROILER PAN

Broiling is cooking by direct heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat

should be selected for broiling. For best results,
steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick.

After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on

the rack in the oven. The recommended rack

position and cooking time can be found inthe chart
at right.

The closer the food is to the broil burner, the faster
the meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to

plnk in the center. Moving the meat farther away

from the burner lets the meat cook to the center
while browning outside. Side one should be

cooked 1 - 2 minutes longer than side two.

Your oven door should be com-

pletely closed while broiling.

Use only the broiler pan and grid that came with
your range for broiling. They are designed for
properdratnage of fat and liquids and help prevent
spatter, smoke or fire°

Do not preheat when broiling. Preheating may
cause the thermostat to cycle the broi! burner off
and on. For even broiling on both sides, start the
food on a cold pan.

Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.
Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.

For maximum juiciness, salt the first side just
before turning the meat. Salt the second side just
before serving.

Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as

they broil. When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It is

not necessary to turn fish.

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Rack

Position Total Time

Food 4 = Highest (minutes}

t = Lowest

..... | ....................._ -" i _

Steak - 1" Thick

Rare

Medium

Well Done

Ground Beef Patties

Medium

4 10-12

,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,

3 14-16
2 20-22

3 11-13

Well Done 3 13-15

Lamb Chops - 1" Thick 3 16-20
Pork Chops - 1" Thick 3 20-25
Pork Shoulder Steaks 3 15-20

, , ,,,, , ....

Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick 3 14-16
Fish (Fillets) 3 10-15

,,, ,,,,,,,, , ,

Chicken (Halves) 1 40-60

.... , ,,, ,, ,, ,:

Frankfurters 3 10-15

Bacon 3 5-7

Open-face Sandwiches 2 6-10

This chart is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-

ness, and starting temperature of the food, as well as

your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. Times in the chart are based on the food being at

refrigerator temperature, NGBRL06

BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE

.

2_

3_

.

Remove the broil pan and grid, oven racks, all utensils
and any foil that may be in the oven. Do not try to

clean utensils orany other objects in the oven during

a self-clean cycle, nf oven racks are Deft in the

range during a cnean cycle, they willl darken,
lose their luster and become hard to shale. If

you choose to leave the racks in the oven, you can
polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and
apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack
edges after the self-clean cycle. This will make the
racks easier to slide.

Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop (does not apply to built-in ovens), the
door liner outside the door seal and the front edge of
the oven cavity (about 1" into the oven) will not be
cleaned during a clean cycle (see illustration). Clean
these areas by hand before starting a clean cycle.

Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then
rinse well

Wipe up heavy spiltovers on the oven bottom. Too

much soil may cause smoking during the clean

cycle.

Clean the door seal by using a clean sponge to soak
the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. Repeated
soaking may be needed depending on the amount of

soil. Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive

soil buildup. Do not rub the door seal. The fiberglass

material of the seat has an extremely low resistance

to abrasion. An intact and well fitting oven door seal

is essential for energy efficient oven operation and

good baking results. If you noticethe seal becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has

become displaced on the door, you should replace

the sealo

FRONT FRAME

i

AFTER A CLEAN CYCILE

After aclean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the
oven° Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a
salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.

tf the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may need to be repeated.

Note: Your oven light should be OFF during a self-

clean cycle to prolong the life of the bulb.

@UESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. if my oven clock is not set to correct time o_'

day, can ! still self-clean my oven?

A. Yes, however, if you desire to set a delay self-clean

cycle to end at a specific time of day your clock
should be set to the correct time of day.

Q. Can Duse commercial oven cBeaners on any

part of my self.cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used on or around

any part of this oven.

Q. Can Bclean the woven gasket around the oven

door?

A. You can soak itwith hydrogen peroxide as explained

in the Cleaning Tips section of this manual. Be
careful not to rub, move, or damage the gasket.

Q. Bs it normal to hear "crackming sound" during

cleaning?

A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling.
Q. Why do ! have ash left in rny oven after

cleaning?

A, Some types of soil will leave a deposit, It can be

removed with a damp sponge or cloth,

Qm

A_

What should ! do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
This is caused by excessive soil and you should
press CLEAR/OFF. Open windows to rid room of

smoke. Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour
before opening the door. Wipe up excess soil and
reset the clean cycle.

DOOR SEAL

Q_

A.

Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause an odor when cleaning.

DOOR LINER

13 HGSCL05

TO SET SELF=CLEAN CYCLE:

1, Close oven door. The door locks automatically after

the control is set.

2. Push CLEAN, Thetlme display will show (.... ). See

Fig. t.

Fig_1

@

3_ Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set the desired

length of clean time. Clean time is normally 3 hours.
You can change it between 2 and 4 hours, depending

on how dirty the oven is. See Fig. 2.

INCREASE OR DECREASEq

Fig°2
YOUcan push STOP TItME to find out when the cycle

will end. Push CLEAN to return to countdown,

CLEAN TIME

WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE JS

FliNNSHED:

1. Wait until the LOCK display goes out. The oven

temperature must drop to a safe level before the door
can be opened. See Fig, 3.

(_)WAIT UNTIL LOCK GOES OUT

TO BNTERRUPT A CLEAN ©YCLE:

1. Push CLEAR.
Follow instructions under '%rtVHENA CLEAN

CYCLE IIS FSNBSHE_'.

TO SET DELAYED SELFoCLEAN
CYCLE:

Follow steps 1-3 under "TO SET SELF-CLEAN

CYCLE", THEN:

4, Press STOP TIME,

5. Set the time of day when you want the clean cycle to

end. See Fig. 4.

The control will calculate the start clean time.

Fig. 4

INCREASE OR DECREASE

CLEAN TiME

SET TIME OF DAY YOU

WANT CLEAN CYCLE TO END

Note:When selecting a stop time for a

dellayed clean cycle, you must allow
time foe' the 2-4 hour clean time,

"Door" will flash in display if you forget to close the

door.

NOTE:Your oven _ight shougd be OFF during a

self.cllean cyclle to prolong the life of the
bu]ib.

Fig., 3

14 NCSCL06

CLEANING T F$

On the following pages, all removable parts on your range are shown. Refer to those pages when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range.

Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended.

PART CLEANING MATERnALS

Control panel, knobs All-purpose, non-abrasive cleaner,

warm water, soft cloth

Burner bowls, grates, tops,

trim rings

Detergent, warm water and/or soap-
filled steel wool pad

Do not use cooktop burners

unless burner tops are _n
peace.

Glass

Oven interior

Oven door gasket

Oven racks

Broiler pan and grid

Single-edged razor scraper, Sears
Cooktop Cleaning Creme® (Stock Nor

40079, available at Sears, Roebuck and
Co.) or other all-purpose, non-abrasive
cleaner

Note: If you need additional cleaning

to eliminate spotting, wash with equal

parts white vinegar and warm water;
Rinse well and dry

Detergent, warm water and/or soap
filled steel wool pad; Do not use
oven cleaner in or around any part of
the oven

Hydrogen peroxide

Detergent, warm water and/or soap-

filled steel wool pad

Detergent, water, soap-filled scouring

pad, commercial oven cleaner (pan

only)

15

REMARKS

Do not scour. Knobs pull off for easier
cleaning.

See next page for information on remov-
able burner tops. Soak stubborn
soil. Rinse and dry completely. Take

care not to catch cleaning cloths on
spark igniter when burner tops are re-

moved. Leave burner caps in place
when cleaning burner bowls.

Wipe surface clean after each use. We

recommend regular cleaning with Sears
Cooktop Cleaning Creme®. Do not use

a dishtowel or sponge to wipe up the
cooktop. They may leavea film of deter-
gent which can discolor your cooktop
when heated. You should use paper

towels or a clean cloth which is used

only for cooktop cleaning° Remove
burned-on spillovers with razor

scraper. Hold the scraper at a 30° angle
to the cooktop and scrape off

spot. NEVER USE ABRASIVE SCOUR-

ING PADS OR POWDERS ON
COOKTOP. Plastic mesh pads such as
Dobbie® may be used.

Cleaning inside the oven need only be
done as an optional touch-up between
self-clean cycles. Rinse oven interior
thoroughly after cleaning.

Soak with hydrogen peroxide, using a
sponge. Frequent soaking helps prm

vent soil buildup. Do not rub. See self-
clean section for more information.

Remove from oven to clean. Rinse
thoroughly.

Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with
warm water. Sprinkle grid with detergent
and cover with damp cloth or paper
towels. Let pan and grid soak for a few
minutes. Rinse or scour as needed. Dry
well_ Grid and pan may be washed in a
dishwasher.

NGCCH03

REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

To remove:

1. Open the door to the stop position (see Illustrat[on),

2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the

hinges,

NOTE: When the door is removed and
hinge arms are at stop position, do
not bump or try to move the hinge
arms. The hinges could snap back
causing an injury to the hands or
damage to the porcelain on the front
of the range. Cover the hinges with
toweling or empty towel roils while

working in the oven area,

To replace:

1. Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the

bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.

The hinge arms must still be in the stop
position.

STOP {BR_
POSITION

HINGE

2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will

go and close the door°

REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS

Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.
To install:

1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pairof rack
guides.

2. Push the rack in until you reach the bump in the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack a bit and push the
rack all the way in.

To remove:

1, Pull the oven rack out, then up,
Some models have one standard oven rack and one
folding oven rack.

The folding rack can be conveniently stored away when

not in use°

Note: If oven racks are left in the range during a
clean cycle, they will darken, lose their luster
and become hard to slide, if you choose to leave
the racks in the oven, you can polish the edges
of the racks with steel wool and apply a small
amount of vegetable oil to the rack edges after

the self.clean cycle, This will make the racks
easier to slide.

16

NGMNT11

REMOVABLE OVEN BOTTOM

The oven bottom may be removed for cleaning heavy

spillovers or to reach the oven burner.

Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
removing or replacing the oven bottom.

To remove:

1o Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom to

the left.
2, Lift the oven bottom up and out.
To replace:

1. Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the tabs in the

rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots In the oven

back.

.

UNLOCK_-_.LOCK

Lower the front of the oven bottom Into place and
slide the tab at the front right to lock the oven bottom
into place.

OVEN SHU%OFF AND ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT

The pressure regulator (on range back) contains a lever
which turns on or shuts off the gas supply to the oven.
The lever is accessible from the front of the range by

removing the storage drawer and reachlng through the
storage compartment and the range back. See the

installation section for more _nformatton.
The electrical disconnect Is located behind the storage

drawer In the lower compartment. Remove storage
drawer to access° Squeeze tabs and pull to disconnect,

GAS SHUT-OFF
VALVE

ELECTRICAL
DISCONNECT

17 NGMNT12

REMOVABLE COOKTOP BURNER COMPONEHTS

Be sure that all controls are turned off and that the unit

is cool.
To remove;
Lift off burner grate, burner top and trim ring_ Do not

remove burner bowl.
See the Cleaning Tips Chart in this manual Be sure to

dry burner tops completely before re.assembling burner.

3. Place burner grate over burner assembly and into

burner bowl. The bottoms of the four larger burner

grate ringers fit Into four corresponding Indentations

In the burner bowl.

BURNER
GRATE

The electrode of the spark igniter is
exposed beyond the top of the

burner. When cBeaning the burner
bowl, be careful not to snag the

electrode of the spark igniter with
your cleaning cloth. Damage to the

igniter could occur. Be careful not

to turn on any cooktop controls while
cleaning burner bowls. A slight
electrical shock might result, which
could cause you to knock over hot
cookware,

SPARK BURNER
IGNITER

\ TRIM

BURNEF I BURNER

BODY )WL

To replace:

1. Place the trim ring on the burner body.

2. Position the burner top on the burner body. To correctly
seat the burner top, examine the four notches on the
underside of the burner top. One of them is shaped
differentlythan the other three, ttincludesan indexlng key
for the spark igniter. The notch with the indexing key
fits over the spark tgniterwhen positioning burner top.

REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER

This drawer gives you space for keeping cookware and
bakewareo Plastics and flammable material should not

be kept in this drawer.

Do not overload the storage drawer, if the drawer Is too

heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. To open
the drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull
straight out.

To remove: pull drawer straight out and lift over the
guide stops.

To replace: lift over the guide stops and slide drawer
into place.

STOP

18 NGMNT22

ANTB-TSP DEVICE

Rfyour range is removed for cleaning,
servicing or any reason, be sure anti.
tip device is re-engaged properly
when the range is replaced. Failure
to take this precaution could result in

tipping of the range and cause injury.

When replacing the range:

, Hook the loose end of the chain onto the bracket by

slipping the nearest link of the chain into the slot in
the bracket, making sure the chain is pulled as tight
as possible and that there is no excess slack in the
chain after chain is attached to the brackeL

2_

• Excess slack in the chain could allow the range to

tip over.

Slide the range all the way back into the counter°

Once the range is pushed back in place, there wilt be

a small amount of slack in the chain. This is normal.

NOTE: To insure the device is installed and re-en-

gaged properly, carefully try to tip the range
forward. The device should secure the range
and not allow it to tip.

BRACKET/_
OPTIONAL jii!!i

LOCATION

CHAIN _"

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LOCATION

(Electric model shown;

Opposite side used for Gas models)

REPLACIING THE OVEN LIGHT

Be sure that the light switch is in the OFF position.

Do not touch hot oven bulb with wet
hands. Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth, Unplug or disconnect
the electrical supply to range before
removing,

Never touch the electrically live collar on the bulb when
replacing it.

Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.

1. Removethethreescrewsandliftofftheg]assretainer,
glass cover and gaskeL

2. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. An
appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt

household bulb.

3. Replace the gasket, glass cover and glass retainer.

Tighten screws securely.

GLASS

RETAINER

BULB / / j

BULB 1 ,t_

COLLAR

19 NGMNT14

Save time and money -- Check this list before you call for service,
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the instructions in this manual carefully. Then, if you have a

problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.

if you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When

calling, have this manual, the Repair Parts List, model number and purchase date handy.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

Range does not work; L.--NO power:0 range • Check power cord to be sure it is

totally inoperative plugged in.

• • Checklnstallationlnstructionspacked
with your range.

• Check operating instructions in this
manual.

• To check if:he gas isturned on, light the
cooktop burners with a match by fol-
lowing the steps in the ignition section

of this manual, if the burners do not
light, check the shut-off valve in the
lower compartment (see installation
section) and the main gas shut-off valve

to be sure they ,are in the open position.

• See the removable cooktop burner sec-
tion and the cleaning tips in this manual.

, Be sure to PuSh knob in while turning.

• Be sure to preheat:

until preheat notification tone sounds.

• Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking section.

• Be sure oven vent (in panel behind
cooktop) is not blocked.

• Foil use not recommended.

• Reducetemperature 25 degrees for glass

or dull/darkened pans.

• Is recipe tested and reliable?

• Check oven temperature adjustment

procedures (next page).

• Check installation section for leveling

Instructions.

• See oven cooking section.

Possible oven malfunction • Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow oven to cool 1

hour. Place back into operation. If prob-
lem repeats, disconnect power and gas
supply. Call for service.

t

• Cooktop burners and oven Range not properly
burners do not work grounded or polarized; This

can affect spark ignition

• Controls not set correctly

• Gas not turned on

Oven burners can _ Warning: Lighting gas

not be lit during a burners with a match is
power failure, dangerous, You should

............................................. match light the cooktop

burners only in emergency,

• Cooktop burner does not • Soil clogging holes (ports) in
work; oven OK burner or burner not as-

sembled properly

• Improper operation of control

. Foods do not bake properly • Oven not preheated long

enough

. Improper rack or pan place-

ment

• Oven vent blocked or cov-

ered

• Improper useof foil

• tmproper temperature setting

for utensil used

• Recipe not followed

• Improper thermostat calibra-
tion

• Range and oven rack not

level

• Using improper cookware

• "F" and any number flash In •

display and control beeps

2O NGSER12

BEFORE CALUNG FOR SERVBCE (continued)

PROBLEM

Foods do not broil
properly

Oven smokes

POSSIIBLE CAUSE

Oven light does not
work

Oven does not clean
or poor cleaning

results (Self-clean
models only)

Oven door will not
unlock (Self-clean
models only)

Tone does not repeat

Heavily soiled or
stained cooktop

cannot be satisfac-

torily cleaned

Ticking sound of
spark igniter persists
after burner lights

. Oven door not closed

• Improper rack position

• Oven preheated

• Improper utensilused
, Improper broiling time

Dirty oven
Broiler pan full of grease left

in oven

• Light switch in off position

• Light bulb burned out

, Controls not set properly

• Clean cycle interrupted too

soon

. Oventoo dirty

Clean cycle not complete

Tone has been altered by
pushing and holding CLEAR/

OFFbutton

Spills were not wiped up
promptly

Spark igniter not de-activated

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTEL YOU CHECK

• Close oven door.

• Check broil pan placement; see Broiling

section.

• Do not preheat when broiling.

• Use broiler pan and grid supplied with

range,

• Check broiling chart,
o Check for heavy spillover.

• Clean pan and grid after each use.

Check switch setting,
Check or replace light bulb or fluorescent
light starter;

See use and care instructions.

. Check self-clean instructions.
, Heavily soiled ovens require a 3 1/2 hr.

clean cycle,

• Heavy spillovers should be removed
before setting clean cycle.

• Oven must cool below lock tempera-

ture.

• Push and hold CLEAR/OFF button to
activate tone.

• See the instructions, under Cleaning
Tips.

• Turn burner off and relight. Some

ticking is normal. If ticking is excessive,

call for service.

21 NGSER13

THERMOSTAT ADJUSTU_HT$

The temperature in your new oven has been set correctly
at the factory, so besure to follow the recipe temperatures
and cooking times the first few times you bake in your

oven.

If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
adjust the oven temperature yourself° To decide how
much to change the temperature, set the oven
temperature 25°F higher or lower than the temperature
In your recipe, then bake. The results of this "test"
should give you an idea of how much the temperature
should be changed.

To adjust temperature follow these instructions:

1. Push BAKE,

2. Select a temrmrmr_eraturebetween 500°F and 550°F by

pressing L_ . See Fig. 1.

3. IMMEDIATELY, press BAKE again and hold for about

4 seconds, This display wlll show"ON" and "BAKE"
will flash in the display,

4. The temperature can be adjusted ur_tO +35°F hotter
or-35°F cooler. Use _] or _ to select the

temperature adjustment you want. See Fig. 3. The
temperature you select isthe new preset oven display.

Step 4:

SET BETWEEN -35°F
AND +35°F

PRESET OVEN
DISPLAY

Fig, 3

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect Broil or
Clean temperatures. It will be remembered
when power is removed.

Step 1: Step 2:

PRESS SET BETWEEN

500°F AND 550°F

5. When you have made the adjustment, push CLOCK

to return the display to the time ofday. Use you roven
as you would normally.

Step 5:

Step 3:

iMMEDiATELY,

PRESS AND

HOLD

Fig, 1

The adjustment you have made to the oven temperature
will be remembered by thecontrol and will automatically
adjust the oven temperature.

Continue to hold BAKE until the display changes to
show the preset oven temperature adjustment,
See Fig. 2_

PRESET OVEN DISPLAY

Fig, 2

22 NGSER05

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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 will repair or replace it, free of charge.

Dear Customer: FULL 30.DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE-

LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS

Our constant efforts are
directed toward making 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

sure your new Kenmore material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
Range will arrive at your FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANBCAL ADJUSTMENTS

home in perfect condition For90 days from the date of installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
and will give you proper any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
performance. As part of except for normal maintenance.

these efforts, we feel it is If the range is subjected to other than private family use, the above

our responsibility to pro- warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
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