Kenmore 41209 Quick Start Manual
Use & Care Guide
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Models, Modelos 790.4249.1.-,4349-I--
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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
P/N 318200618 Rev. A (0404)
Table of Contents
Cooktop Warranty ............................................................. 2
Product Record ................................................................ 2
SeriaUPUateLocation ........................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY UNSTRUCTUONS ....................... 3-4
Protection Agreements ..................................................... 5
Surface Cooking ............................................................ 6-7
Setting Surface Controls .................................................. 7
General Care & CUeaning ............................................ 8-10
Before You Call ............................................................... 11
Sears Service ................................................................. 12
Product Record
Unthis space beUow, record the date of purchase, modeU
and seriaUnumber of your product, You wHUfind the modeU
and seriaUnumber printed on the seriaUpUate,This seriaU
pUateis Uocated under the cooktop, See bottom of this
page for the seriaUpUateUocation.
ModeU No,
SeriaUNo,
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your saUes receipt for future
reference,
790.
Cooktop Warranty
FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS
if, within one year from the date of installation, any part fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge.
If the product is subjected to other than private residential use, the above warranty is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,
Sears Roebuck and Co,, Dept, 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on the
serial plate, The serial plate is located under the cooktop,
Please see the illustration for exact location, Remember to
record the serial number for future reference (See Product
Record above),
SeriampJate is
mocated under the
burner box.
important Safety instructions
Read a_l instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manuaUcontains important safety symbols and instructions. PUeasepay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
, Remove nit tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and pUasticbags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to puny
with packaging material Do not remove the modeU/
seriaUpUateattached to the cooktop.
. Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with NationaJ EJectricaJ
Code ANSl/NFPA No.7Oqatest edition and JocaJ
code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
Ask your Sears dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized Sears repair sen,ice. Know
how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at
the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unlessspecifically recommended in
the manuals. All other sen,icing should be done only
by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch these areas until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
o Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging
garments shoutd never be worn white using the "i{
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable ,,,,......
materials contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming
or heating the room.
o Do Not Use Water or Ftour on Grease Fires.
Smother the fire with a pan tid, or use baking soda,
a dry chemica! or foam-type extinguisher.
o When heating fat or grease, watch it ctoseJy. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.
Stepping or Jeaning on this cooktop can
result in serious injuries and may aJso cause damage to
the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around
the cooktop.
Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the appliance.
. Do not teave children alone. Children should not be
teft alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot
heating surface units. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
o Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buitdup
of pressure may cause the container to burst and
resultininjury.
IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop
during a power faiture, if the power fails, always
turn off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off
and the power resumes, the cooktop will begin to
operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.
important Safety instructions
mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USmNG
YOUR COOKTOP
o Know which touch pad controls each sucface unit.
, Clean the appliance regularly to keep atl parts free
of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease fluters shouid be kept dean, Do not
allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food
under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
o Utensil Handtes Shoutd Be Turned Inward fcorn Edges
of Cooktop and Shoutd Not Extend Over Adjacent
Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil.
Gtazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range top sen'ice without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.
Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your
cooking surface should be cleaned frequently, so the
grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the
hood or filter.
Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an
element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt, Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched, Damage may also be done to the
appliance.
FOR COOKTOPS WITH COraLELEMENTS ONLY
o Do Not Immerse or Soak RernovabJe Surface Heating
Elernents. Surface heating elements should never be
immersed in water. Heating elements clean themselves
during normal operation.
o Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowts Are in Ptace.
Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
o Never Leave Suri'ace Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any
part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the
food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit.
mMPORTANT SAFETY NOTmCE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause
cancer, birth defects or other productive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances,
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
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Master Protection Agreements
CongratuUations on making a smart purchase, Your new
Kenmore ®product is designed and manufactured for
years of dependabb operation, But like aft products, it
may require preventive maintenance or repair from time
to time, That's when having a Master Protection
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Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and pro-
tect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
The Master Protection Agreement abo heUpsextend the
Hfeof your new product, Here's what's incUuded in the
Agreement:
[_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists
[_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and
labor on all covered repairs
[_ "Noqemon" guarantee - replacement
of your covered product if four or more product
failures occur within twelve months
[_ Product replacement if your covered product can't
be fixed
5_ Annua! Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request- no extra charge
I_ Fast heJp by phone - phone support from a Sears
technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling
5_ Power surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations
[_ RentaJ reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised
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Maintenance Agreements
Your purchase has added value because you can
depend on Sears HomeCentral®for service, With over
2400 Service Technicians and more than a million parts
and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge
and skiffs to ensure our pledge: We Service What We
Sefl,
Your Kenmore®product is designed, manufactured
and tested to provide years of dependable operation. But
like all products, it may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement:
is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price
Eliminates repair biffs resulting from normal wear and
tear i{
Provides phone support from a Sears technician on .......
products requiring in-home repair
Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual ,,,,m.,..........
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to _S
ensure that your product is in proper running condition ..................
Some Jimitations apply. For more information about
Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements,
call 1-800-361-6665
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Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone carl
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for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
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For prices and additionaJ information call
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Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
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Cookware should have
fiat bottoms that make
good contact with the
entire surface heating
element. Check for
flatness by rotating a
ruler across the
bottom of the
cookware (See Figure
2). Be sure to follow
the recommendations
for using cookware as
shown in Figure 1.
Note: The size and type of cookware
used will influence the setting needed
for best cooking resuRs.
Figure 2
Using Woks
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o Fiat bottom and straight
sides.
Tight fitting lids.
o Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.
o Pan sizes match the amount
of food to be prepared and the
size of the surface element.
o Made of material that conducts
heat well.
o Easy to dean.
Always match pot diameter to
element surface diameter.
Woks with fiat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Wire trivets : Do not use wire triv-
ets. Cookware bottoms must be in
direct contact with the surface cook-
ing areas.
Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
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o Pan overhangs unit by more
than one-half inch.
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Pan is smaller than the
element.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 1
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring that extends be-
yond the surface element, Because
this ring traps heat, the surface ele-
ment and cooktop surface could be
damaged.
DO NOT use two surface cooking areas to heat one large pan
such as a roaster or griddle, if the pan boils dry, the bottom surface of the pan
could cause discoloring or crazing of the porcelain enamel surface, and dam-
age surface heating elements and drip pans.
Surface Cooking
Canning Tips & information
Canning can generate ]arge amounts of steam, Use extreme
caution to prevent burns, AUways raise the Hdto vent steam away from you,
1, Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully, Check with a
manufacturer of gUassjars for the Uatestcanning information,
2, Use fiat-bottomed canners onUy, Heat is spread more evenUywhen the
bottom surface is flat,
3, Center canner on the surface ebment,
4, Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes
to bring the water to a boll ; then reduce the heat setting as low as
Safe canning requires
that harmfuU microorganisms are de-
stroyed and the jars are seabd com-
pletely, When canning in a water
bath canner, a gentle but steady boil
must be maintained continuously for
the required time, When canning
with a pressure canner, the pressure
must be maintained continuously for
the required time,
possible to maintain a constant boil,
5, It is best to can small amounts and light loads,
W_ Prevent damage to cooktop :
1, Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one
inch (2,5 cm} beyond the edqe of the surface element,
2, Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an ex-
tended amount of time,
3, Alternate surface elements between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down, Try to avoid canning on the same
surface cooking area all day,
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Setting Surface Controls .............
1, Place cooking utensil on the surface element,
2, Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to desired
setting, Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn
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to a lower setting to finish cooking, The control knobs do not have to be
set exactly on a particular setting, Use the settings as a guide and adjust
the control knob as needed,
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3. When cooking is compJeted, turn the surface eJement off before
removing the pan. Note: The surface "Element On" indicator light will
glow when one or more elements are turned on, A quick glance at these
indicator light(s) when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all
surface elements are turned off,
NOTE: Control knob shown
is representational
The suggested settings found in this table are based on
cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids, Settings
may vary when using other types of pans,
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked wilt influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
Do not place ptastic items such as saJt and
pepper shakers, spoon hoJdere or ptastic wrappings on top
of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite, Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the element,
Setting Type of Cooking
Hi (MAX) Start most foods, bring water to
a boil, pan broiling,
5 (MED) Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables,
2-4 (MED-LOW) Keep foods cooking, poach,
stew,
LO (MIN) Keep warm, melt, simmer,
General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop
Before cbaning any part of the cooktop, be sure aH controUs are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE
SPULLOVERS AND HEAVY SOUUNG AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANUNGS NOW WiLL REDUCE THE
DiFFiCULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) Use hot, soapy water and a cbth or paper towel Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cbth. For more difficult soils andbuilbup
ControUKnobs, Body Parts, grease, appUya Hquiddetergent directUyonto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.
and Decorative Trim Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cbaners on any of these materiab;
they can scratch or dull the finish.
Control Panel
Surface Elements and Drip
Bowie
Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control panel turn all
controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the
shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the
cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water
in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. To replace knobs after
cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier.
The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot
element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element can be cleaned with a damp cloth--
any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A
SURFAOE ELEMENT INWATER. To remove surface elements and drip bowls, follow the
instructions under GeneraJ Cleaning.
To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or inthe dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still
warm. Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking thedrip bowls for about
20 minutes in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution made of equal parts ammonia
and water. A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleansers
or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and
dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the
instructions under Genera! Cleaning.
Porcelain Enamet
Cooktop
Stainless Steel, Chrome
parts, Decorative Trim
Cooktop
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad wiii remove most spots, Rinse with a1:1 solution
of clear water and ammonia, ftnecessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes, Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub
with a soap-filled scouring pad, Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel,
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating, DO
NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop,
Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do not use
cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or cMorines. Do not use harsh
scrubbing cleaners, Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning
stainless steel, Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains
may occur during heating that cannot be removed,
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