Kenmore 45520, 45521 Use, Care, Safety Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

USE ANO CARE

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

Cooktop Cooking ................................................... 6, 7

Oven Controls ................................................. 8, 9, 10

Oven Cooking ........................................................... 10

Broitin9 ................................................................ 11

Self-Clean Cycle _.....L, ...................................... 12, 13

Cleaning Tips ......................................................... 14

Removable Range Parts ..................................... 15-17

SERVICE

Before Calling For Service ................................ 18, 19

Adlusting Oven Temperature ................................. 20

WARRANTY

MODELS 45520, 45521

Kenmore

USE •CARE •SAFETY

MANUAL

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all Instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical

appliances, basic safety precautions should be fallowed, including the following:

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.

Caution:

Never store things chil-
dren might want above a
range.

Never let anyone climb,
sit or stand on the range.
They might be injured on a

hot surface.

Never leave an oven door

open when you are not
watching.

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

CAUTION:

Never store things in an oven

or near cooktop elements/
burners. These things may catch

fire and plastic items could melt.

Never use your range for warming

or heating a room. You could be
burned or seriously injured. Such

misuse could also cause damage to
the range,

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

Never use atowel or ot herbulky cloth
as a potholder. Such cloths could
catch fire on a hot element/burner.

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 surface ele-

ments/burners.

Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings, Bollovers cause smok-
ing and greasy spillovers could

catch fire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

by a qualified technician.
Always use care when touching cooktop elements,

areas near thecooktop elements, oven heating elements
or Inside the oven. Heating elements could be hot
enough to burn you even If they are dark in color. The
oven vent duct and oven door may also become hot

during oven use.

After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the

oven and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pen can
catch on fire next time you use the pan.

Always use dry potholders when removing pans from

the oven. 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 keep the range and oven clean. Food and

grease areeasy to Ignlte. Clean the range, oven and vent
hood regularly.

Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes a safe distance away from your range.

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

Always keep canned food and wooden or plastic utensils
a safe distance away from your range.

Always follow cleaning instructions in this book.
Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms large enough

to cover the entire cooktop element. This will cut down
the risk of setting potholders or clothing on fire with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.

Only certain 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 elements.

Teach children not to play with oven controls or any
other part of the range.

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

Be sure the range is securely Installed In acabinet that
is firmly attached to the house structure. Weight on the
oven door could potentially cause the oven to tip and
result in Injury. Never allow anyone to clind), sit,
stand or hang on the oven door.

Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.

Place oven racks In desired position while oven Iscool.
Clean Only parts listed in the Manual.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range

unless Instructions are given In this book. All other
work should be done by a sklllad technician.

A fan noise may be heard sometime during the clean
cycle. This Is normal.

Never heat unopened food contalnere. Preseura buildup
may make container burst and cause Injury.

Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the oven. Never let grease build up on your oven. You
can keep grease fires from starting If you clean up
grease and spies after each oven use.

Neverusealumlnum folltollne oven bottoms. Improper
use of foil could start a fire.

Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat

fryer. Walt until the fat has cooled.
Never leave children alone or unattended where a

range Is In use.
Never use your range for warming or heating a room.

Such use can bedangerous and can damage oven parts.
Never wear loose fitting or henglng clothes while using

your oven. Such clothes could catch fire and cause
serious Injury.

Never use a towel or other bulky cloth as a pothoider.
Such cloths could catch fire on a hot element.

Never put removable heating elements In water. Don't
put them In a dlahwasher. Do not put them In the self-
clean cycle of self-cleaning ovens.

Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip
bowls In piece. If these pans or bowls are not there
during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be
damaged.

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 a self-clean cycle.

Do not use any type of commercial oven cleaner oroven
liner protective coating In or around your oven.

Never store things In an oven or on your range.
Do Not clean door gasket without following Instructlons

In this manual.
Never rob, move, or damage the door gasket on self-

cleaning oven. The gasket is essential for a good seal.

If the self-cleaning made malfunctions, turn off
and disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a

qualified technician.

Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coaUng of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the self-clean

oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Read and understand this information

NOW!

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

Be sure everyone in your home knows
what to do in case of a fire.

Never use water on a grease fire - it will
only spread the flames.

OVEN FIRE

Do not try to move the pan.

1. Close oven door and turn controls off.

2. If fire conUnues, throw baking soda on the fire, or
use a Hslon or dry chemical extinguisher.

COOKTOP GREASE FIRE

Never pick up a flaming pan.., instead:

1. Turn off the element.

2. Smother the fire with a tlghUy fitting pan lid,
baking soda or a Halon or dry chemical
exUnguIsher

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The Catifornla 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 birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires busl-

nesses to warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.

The flherglass Insulation In self-clean ovens gives off a

very small amount of carbon monoxide during the

cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized byventlng
wlth an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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YOUR RANGE

IMPORTANT:

The model and serial number of your oven can be found on a tag located
below the lilt-up cook-top, at the rear.

Lift-UpCooktop
(See page17 )

Removable Chrome Bowls

(See pages 14 & 16)

OvenVent (below

element - are8 may

hotduringoven

use; DONOT BLOCK)

(See page6)

CooktopIndicatorLight
(glowswhen any cooMop
element ison) (See page 6)

Removable

Cooktop Elements

(See page 16)

Oven Light Switch

(Push to turn oven

light on and off)

Cooktop Control
(See pages 6, 14 & 16)

Self-Cleaning Oven

(See pages 12, 13 & 14)

OvenControl
(Seepages 8, 9, 13 & 20)

Oven Door Latch
(Locks during self-clean

cycle; See pages 13 & 19)

RemovableOven Racks

(See page 15)

Door Gasket

(See pages 12 & 14)

RemovableOvenDoor
(See page 15)

Bake Element

Broiler Pan & Grid

(See pages 11 and 14)

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To

Start Things

Cooking

COOKTOPCOOKING

The sign near each cooktop control knob shows

which element Is turned on by that knob.

O0 eO Oe O0

eO O0 O0 Oe

Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Rear Front

To operate cooktop controls:

1. Push cooktop control knob in and tumo

2. Set on or between marks for desired heat.
An Indicator light will glow when any cooktop elemenl

ISon.

COOKTOP CONTROL

For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,

you should use pans that:

A. Have flat bottoms and straight sides.
B. Have light handles that do not tilt pans.

C. Are about the same size as the element.

When the oven Is on, heated air moves through a vent
under the right rear cooktop element. This hot air may
make pot handles hot or melt pissUc Items left too near
the vent. The vent isnecessary for proper oven perform-

ance. Do not block It.

f_ Never line the bowls below

cooktop elements with aluminum
toil. Foil can block normal beat
flow and damage the range. This is
especially true if foil Mocks the
oven vent tube under the right rear
cooktop element.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q. May I can foods and preserves on my surface

units?

A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning

purposes. Check the manufacturer's Instructions

and reclpas for preserving foods. Be sure canner Is
fiat-bottomed and fits over the center of your surface

unit. Since cenntng generates large amounts of
steam, be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat.

Canning should only be done on surface units.
Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil?
A. No. CleanasrecommendedlnCleanlngTIps. Donot

use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere Inthe

oven except as described Inthis book. Misuse could

result In ashock, fire hazard, or damage to the range.

Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an

oriental wok, on any surface units?
A. We recommend flat bottomedwoks. Cookwarewith-

out flat surfaces is not recommended. The life of
your surface unit can he shortened and the range top

can be damaged from the high heat needed for this
type of cooking.

Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from my

units even though I have the knobs on the

right setting?

A. After turning surface unit oft and making sure It Is

cool, check to make sure that your plug-In units are
securely fastened into the surface connection.

Q. Why does my cookware tilt when I place them

• on the surface unit?

A. Because the surface unit or the cookware Is not flat.

Make sure that the "feet" on your surface units are
sitting tightly In the range top Indentation and the
outer edge of the drip pan is flat on the range surface.

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming off?

A. Ifyou sat the temperatura of your surface unit higher

then required for the cookware material and leave It,
the finish may smoke, crack, pop or burn, depending

on the pot or pan. Also, a too high heat for ling
periods, and small amounts ofdry food,may damag •

the finish.

HOME CANNING TIPS

In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use
of large-diameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond
edge of drip pan) is not recommended. However, when
canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-all-
ameter pots may be used. This Is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to

cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS

FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHERTHAN
WATER.

Most syrup or sauce mixtures -- and all types of frying

-- cook at temperatures much hlgherthan boiling water.

Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding heating unIts.

OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING

1. Bring water to boll on HIGH heat, then after boiling

has begun, adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain
boil (saves energy and best uses surface unit).

2. Besurecannerfitsovercenterofsurfaceunit. If your

range does not allow canner to be centered on
surface unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.

3. Flat-bottomedcennersglvebestcannlngresults. Be

sure bottom of canner Is flat or slight Indentation fits
snugly over surface unit. Canners with flanged or
rippled bottoms (often found In enamelware) are not

recommended.

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4. When cennlng, use recipes from reputsble sources.

Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-

ning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

5. Remember, In following the recipes, that canning Is
s process that generates large amounts ofsteam. Be
careful while cennlng to prevent burns from steam or

heat.

NOTE: it your range Is being operated on low power

(voltage), canning may take longer than expected,
even though dlrsctlons have been carefully fol-
lowed. The process may be Improved by:

(1) uslng a pressure canner, and
(2) beginning wlth bet tap water when heating

larger quantItles of water.

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RANGE CONTROL

PROGRAM CLOCK /

CANCELS BAKE, STATUS TIMER

BROIL OR DISPLAY DISPLAY

CLEAN OPERATION

TEMPERATURE FUNCTION

DISPLAY DISPLAY

UP ARROW PAD

(INCREASES TIME

OR TEMPERATURE)

PRESS TO TURN

TIMER ON AND OFF

In

r

SETAUTOMATIC

OVENOPERATIONS

DOWN ARROW PAD

(DECREASES TIME

OR TEMPERATURE)

Your range control is touch controlled. To set BAKE, BROIL, TIMER or CLEAN, touch the desired function pad and
select the temperature or time by touching the arrow pad. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to change display

numbers quickly. Touch and release the arrow pad to change display numbers slowly.

TO SET THE CLOCK:

1. Press the CLOCK pad. The word "TIME" will flash
in the display.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
correct time of day. The clock will start automatically.

INCREASEORq

DECREASETIME

TO SET THE TIMER:

NOTE: The TIMER does not control oven operations.

The maximum time setting is 9 hours and
55 minutes.

1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. "TIMER" will flash

in the display.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
amount of time. 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 the CLOCK pad to return the time of day to the
display.

TO RESET THE TIMER:

If you have set the timer and wish to change the time:

1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the time.

TO CANCEL THE TIMER:

Press and hold the TIMER ON/OFF pad until the time
of day returns to the display (about 4 seconds).

TO SET BAKE:

1. Pressthe BAKE pad. "BAKE"will flash inthe display.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
desired temperature. The last bake temperature you
used will appear inthe temperature display. Increase

the temperature with the UP arrow pad. Decrease the
temperature with the DOWN arrow pad.

Ifyou do not set a temperature after you press BAKE, the
display will go blank. Repeat steps I and 2.

3. When baking is complete, pressthe CLEAR/OFF pad.

(_TO CANCEL BAKE

INCREASE OR DECREASE

TEMPERATURE

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TO SET BROIL: DELAYED ON AND OFF:

1. Pmss the BROIL pad. "BROILW will flseh and (- --)
will appear In thedlsplay.

2. Select LO BROIL by pressing the UP arrow pad
once. Select HI BROIL by pressing the UP arrow
pad twice. To change from HI BROIL to LO BROIL,
press the DOWN arrow pad.

3. After cooking Is complete, press the CLEAR/OFF

pad.

TO CANCEL BROIL

PRESS ONCE T¢

PRESS "_VICE TO SET HI BROIL

TO RESET BROIL:

Ifyou do not select LO or HI BROIL the funCtion display
will go blank.

1. Press the BROIL pad.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad.

TIMED BAKING:

AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF:

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

1. Pressthe COOK TIME pad.

2. Press the Up or DOWN arrow pad to sst hew long you
wantto bake_

3. Press the BAKE pad.

4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
temperature you prefer. Use the temperature In your
r_lpa.

INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME q

You can set the oven to turn on and off autometlcelly.
The control will calculate the time to start cooking.

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set how long

you want to bake. Use the time given In your recipe.

3. Press the STOP TIME pad. The OVEN CONTROL

will calculate the earliest stop time you can set. This
time will appear In the display.

4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad if you want to

change the calculated STOP TIME.

5. Press the BAKE pad.

6. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the

temperature. Use the temperature In your recipe.

7. Press the CLOCK pad to return to the time of day.

INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME (

iNCREASE OR DECREASE(

TO SET STOP TIME

iNCREASE OR DECREASEi

TO SET TEMPERATURE

NOTE:
If the control beeps, you have not completed your timed

oven sstUng. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad and start again
with Step 1.

The low temperature zone of tMs
range (between 150°F and 2QO°F) is
available to keep hot cooked foods
warm. Food kept longer than two

hours at these low temperatures

may spoil.

NOTE:

INCREASE OR DECREASE I

TEMPERATURE

You should consider that food left in the oven will
continue to cook after the control turns OFF,
unless you remove the food immediately.

Never let food, such as dairy

products, fish, meat, poultry, etc.,

sit for more than 1 hour before
cooking starts when you set your
oven for • 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.

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DISPLAY:

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.

NOTE: 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-of-cycle tone will sound at the end of timer use
and automatic oven functions. The end-of-cycle tone is
3 short beeps followed by I beep every 6 seconds that

repeat until you press any operation. 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 any key except
the UP or DOWN arrow key.

F-CODE:

If the time display beeps continuously and flashes an
"F" followed by a number, you have a function error

code. Note the number after the "F". Press CLEAR/

OFF. Allow oven to cool for 1 hour. If problem repeats,

dleconnoct all power to the range and call for service.

Advise your service technician of the number following

the "F" In the display.

OVEN COOKING

When cooking a fond 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 orcooler, you can adjust
Ityourself. SeeTEMPERATURE 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 ofeach 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. Im-

proper air movement causes uneven browning and

cooking.

when heklng several hems stagger pans so that no
pan Is dlrecUy above another.

Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Listen for preheat notification tone

orwatch forths Indicator Ilghtto go off. If your range

does not have either of these features, preheat for 10
minutes end put the food In the oven.

Opening the door too often to check food during
baking will allow heat loss end may cause poor
baking results.

2 cake layers

4 cake layers

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

Yeast breads end pie crusts should be baked In

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

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

Be sure the .undarslde 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 If exterior of pan

Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof

glass.

There may be some odor when theoven Is first used.

This Is caused by the hesUng 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 dlrecUyabove the bake

element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the

element 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 clreulate properly.

When recipes requlra preheating, have food nearby

before you open the oven door. If the oven door is

allowed to remain open for more then s brief t!me,

the preheat temperature will be lost.

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BROILING

Most foods can be brolledat the HI Broll Sattlng. Select

the LO Broil setting to avoid excesstve browning or
drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done
stage (such as thick pork chops or poultry).

BROILING TIPS

Please note:
Your oven door should be open to the broil

stop position while broiling. If the door is
olosed, the food will roast and not broil.

Use only the broiler pan and grid that came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper

drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter,

smoke or fire.
Do not preheat when broiling. For even broiling

on both sides, start the food on a cold pan.
Trim the outer layer offat from steaks and chops. Silt

the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.

For maximum juiciness, salt the first side just before
turning the meet. 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.

Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range.
Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven is used.

Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting

out a grease fire. Seethe section on safety.

Do not cover the entire broiler
grid with foil (mold toil tightly

to grid and cut slits in foil to

align with slits in the grid).
Poor drainage of hot fat may
cause a broiler fire.

if a fire starts, close the oven
door and turn controls off. If

fire continues, throw baking

soda on the fire. Do not put
water on the fire.

POSITIONING BROILER PAN

Broiling Iscooking bydirect heat from the broil element.
Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se-
lected 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 an
oven rack in the proper position. The recommended
rack poslUon and cooking Urns can be found inthe chart

below.
The closer the food is to the broil element, the faster the

meat browne on the outside, yet stays red to pink in the
center. Mevlng the meat farther away from the element
lets the meat cook to the canter while browning outside.
Side one should be cooked 1 - 2 minutes longer than

side two.

Food

Steak - 1" Thick

Rare

Medium

Well Done

Ground Beef Patties

Medium-1" Thick
Medium-l/2" Thick

Lamb Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1" Thk:k

Pork Chops - 1/2" Thick
Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick

Fish (Fillets)
Chicken (Pieces)

Frankfurters

Bacon

Rack

Position

4 - Highest

1 : Lowest

;Total Time

(minutes)

4 9-11
3 13-15
3 21-23

3
4
3

3
3
3
3
2
3
3

16-18

7-9
18-21
27-29
16-18
11-12
11-13
45-55

9.11

9.11

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 chert are based on the food being at

refrigerator temperature.

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THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE

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

clean utensils or any other objects In the oven during
a self-clean cycle. If oven recks are left in the

range during a clean ¢yclej they will darkenj
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.

2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of

the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket
and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" Into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
IIIuetretlon below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.

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

FRONI" FRAME

3. Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.

4. Do not rubthe door gssket. The fiberglass material of

the gasket hasan extremely lowresistance to abrasion.
An Intact andwell fitting oven doorgasket Iseasentlal
for energy efflcisnt oven operetlon and good baking

results. If you noUce the seal becoming worn, frayed

or damaged In any way or If Ithas become displaced
on the door, you should replace the gasket. The
gasket Is designed wnh a 5-6" gap at the bottom for
proper air clrcuisgon.

AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE

After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash Inthe
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. These
deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be re-
moved by the clean cycle.

If the oven Is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.

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

clean cycle to prolong the Ilte of the bulb.

This range has a fan that will turn "ON" and
"OFF" by Itself to keep the electronics cool.

Sometimes It will run after the range has been
turned off.

DOOR LINER

12 NESCL10-2

TO SET SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:

1. Close oven door. Press the CLEAN pad. The time
display will show (---). See Fig. 1. You may need to
press slightly on the door.

Fig. 1

2. 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 dlrtythe oven Is..See Fig. 2. The
door locks automatically after the controls are set.
The display will show "LOCK" when door locks.

TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:

1. Push CLEAR/OFF.

Follow InstrucUons under "WHEN A CLEAN
CYCLE IS FINISHED."

TO SET DELAYED SELF-CLEAN
CYCLE:

1. Close oven door. Press the CLEAN pad. The time
display will show (--). See Fig. 1. You may need to
press slightly on the door.

2. 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. The
door locks automatically after the controls are set.

The display will show "LOCK" when door locks.

3. Press the STOP TIME,

4. Set the Ume of day when you want the clean cycle to

end. See Fig. 4,

The control will calculate when to start clean cycle time.

Fig. 2

You can push the STOP TiME to find out when the
cycle will end. Push the CLEAN pad to return to

countdown.

WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS
FINISHED:

t. Walt until the LOCK display goes out. The oven

temperature must drop to ssafe level before the door
can be opened. See Fig. 3.

WAiT UNTIL LOCK GOES OUT

Fig. 3

If you cannot open the door Immediately after the word

LOCK goes off, walt about one minute and try again.

Fig. 4

Note'. When selecting a stop time for a delayed clean

cycle, you must allow Ume for the 2-4 hour clean
time.

Your oven light should be OFF during a self-clean cycle
to prolong the life of the bulb.

CLEANING TIPS

REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE

The safest way to remove adhesive left from packing
tape on new appliances, to assure no damage Is done to
the finish of the product, Is an application of household

liquid dlshwashlng detergent, mineral oll or cooking o11.
Apply with a soft cloth; DO NOT use a plastic pad or
equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply any appliance

polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This
procedure Is also safe for the face of microwave doors

and other plsstlc parts.

NOTE: "rhe plastic t ape that is not removed from

chrome trim on range parts CANNOT be
removed if baked on.

13 NESCL07-2

CLEANING TIPS (CONTINUED)

Refer to removable parts section when cleaning your range.

Warm watar, amllddetergent, andasoftclotharesafetouseonallcleanablepartsofyourrange. Donotusemetalscourlng

pads, except where recommended.
Range €ooktop finishes will be either p0rcelaln enamel or brushed chrome. Porcelain enamel looks like a painted

surface. Brushed chrome has a metallic appearance.

PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS

Control panel knobs Detergent, warm water, soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull off

for easier clcenlng.

Porcelain enameled Detergent, warm water, plastic or nylon Clean after each splllover. Rub bowls gently
cooktop, oven door scouring pad with scouring pad. Soak stubborn sell.

Brushed chrome cooktop

some models)

Chrome reflector bowls

Brown food stains

Glass

Blue/gold heat

stains

Self-cleaning oven finish

Oven door gasket

Detergent, warm water, soft cloth or a
chrome cleaner or Sears Cooktop Clean-

Ing Creme_

Broiler pan and grlcl

Oven racks

Do not scour chrome tops. Stubborn stains
may be removed by using Esprea Magwheel
Cleaner® or Turtle Wax Polishing Com-
pound®.

To remove fingerprints on brushed chrome, apply a little baby oilWith a paper towel. Rub

i ln the direction of the brush marks. Armor All Protactant® can also be used (after

cleaning). Besuretocleansplllsofacldlcfoodsqulckly. VlnegsrspIIIscanpermanently

stain chrome.

Bowls can permanently discolor If exposed
to excessive heat or If soil Is allowed to bake
on.

Detergent and water, plasUc scouring After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent
pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap- difficult soils. If heavily soiled, place an

filled scouring pads, ammonia ammonia-soaked paper towel on stains to

loosen soil, then gently scrub with plastic

Metal polish sceurlng pad.

These stains are caused by overheating, nor-

To minimize: melly occur over a parlod of time, and usually

are permanent.

1. Avoid excessive use of the high heat seftlng. Use It to start cooking, then lower the
heat setting to finish cooking.

2. Use fiat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface
element. If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are used.

Glass cleaner and paper towels

Detergent, warm water, scouring pad

or soap-filled steel wool pad

Do not use oven cleaner in or around

any part of the oven

Do not clean

Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, plasUc scouring pad,
commercial oven cleaner (pan only)

Detergent, warm water, scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad

Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking
soda and water. Do not use abrasive

cleaners. Rinse thoroughly.
Rinse thoroughly after cleaning. Cleaning in-

side the oven need only be done as an op-
tlonaltouchup between self-clean cycles. See
the self-clcanlng oven section of this manuel
for more Information.

See self-cleaning section for more informa-

Uon.

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.

Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thoroughly.

14 NECCH37-1

REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

To rentove:

1. Open the door to the atop position (see Illustration).

2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the
hinges. Do not lift door by the handle. Glass break-

age or damage to the door could result.

NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
are at stop posiUon, 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 rolls 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.

2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as It will
go and close the door.

STOP (BR_L)POSmON

HINGI

STOP POSITION

REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS

Becareful not to scratch the oven flnleh when Installing

or removing oven racks.

To install:

1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of 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, in one motion. See

the cleaning chert.

BUMP

GUIDE

Note: For best performance remove oven racks

during a clean cycle. If oven racks ere 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 wgl
make the racks easier to slide.

Note= The racks are designed with stop locks.

When the racks are placed correctly on
the rack support and extended from the

oven the stop locks prevent the racks

from tilting when removing foods from

them or placing foods on thorn.

15 NEMNT71-1

REMOVABLE KNOBS

All control knobs may be removed for easy cleanlng by
pulllng the knob stralght off the stem. Be sum that the
knob Is In the OFF positlon before removal.

Hint: Slip athin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.

Caution: Read these instrucUons
carefully before replacing the

knobs. Replacing the knobs improp-

erly will damage the knobs and the
spring clip on the stems. If this

happens, the knobs will fit loosely.

To replace the knob:

1. The knob stem has a groove Ineach side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see Illustration).

2. Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.

3. Replace the knob by fltUng the molded rib Inside the

knob Into the clear groove on the stem.

MOLDED

RIB

. SPRING

_CLIP

CLEAR GROOVE

IN STEM

Note: Be sure to replace knobs on correct

stems from which they came.

REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS

The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls

removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned

off and elements are cool before you remove or
replace a cooktop unit.

To remove:

1. Grasp element, tilt It upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element
will not sit level when replaced If It Is forced too far
upward when removed.

2. For medelswlth porcelain enameled refleotor bewls,

remove the chrome trim ring.

3. Lift out the bowl.
Do not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when

heated during normal use.

To replace:

1. Replace the bowh Be sure the receptacle Is showing

in the bowl opening.

2. For mndelswlth porcelain enameled refleotor bewls,

replace chrome trim ring.

3. Slidethe plug ofthe element firmly Into the receptacle

and lower the element into place.

IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the eooktop, burning of wiring
insulation and loss of energy.

CAUTION: Do not pull element up mere than

(" or damage to the receptacle will

Occur,

16 NEMNT37

LIFT-UP COOKTOP

The range has a support to hold the cooktop up while
cleaning.

Raise the support as shown In the nlustraUon.
Porcelain enamel can chip if dropped. Handle

porcelain enameled cooktops carefully.

REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT

Be sure that the light switch is in the off position.
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch oven

bulb with wet hands. Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth,

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. Unscrew glass cover and remove.

2. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb.

3. Replace the cover.

Note: We recommend you usea 40 watt appliance bulb

that Is no longer than 3 1/2".

GLASS

17 NEMNT67

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Save time and money -- Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service Calls, first, read aii the Instructions in this manual carefully. Then, If you have a

problem, always check this list of common problems and poselble solutions before you cell 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, Serial Number and purchase date handy.

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK

• Rangedispisyisflash- • Rangedisplayistleshlng"F" • Press CLEAR/OFF. Let the range cool

Ing "F" and a number; and a number; oven stops down for one hour. Place range back Into
oven stops working- working-surface works cooking or cleaning cycle. If problem re-
surface works peats, call for service.

• Range does not work; No power to range • Checkappllance'slndlvldualcircuItbreak-
totally Inoperative ers located behind storage drawer.

Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
Check cord (If equipped) to be sure It Is

plugged In.
Check clock Instructions.

• Oven doesnotheati Clock set Incorrectly (if
cooktop elements equipped)

OK

Oven controls set Incorrectly • Check oven control.

• Cooktop does not Element(s) unplugged • Check element connections by removing
work; oven OK and re-pluggiog element(s) firmly.

Improper operation of control ° Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.

• Foods do not bake Oven not preheated long •
properly enough

Improper rack or pan place-

ment
Oven vent blocked or covered

Improper use of loll
Improper temperature setting

for utensil used

Recipe not followed
Using Improper cookware

Thermostat calibration

Be sure to pre-heat:

until notlflcaUon tone sounds.

Maintain uniform air space around pens
and utensils; see cooking hints section.

Reflector bowl must have hole In center
over oven vent.

Foil use not recommended.
Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/

darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?
Sea cooking hints.

• Oven temperature • • See adjustments described following this
seems Inaccurate section.

• Surface works; oven Possible range malfunction Let range cool down for one hour. Place
stops working and rangebacklntoceokingorcleanlngcycle.
range dlspisy Is flash- Ifproblem repeats, call for service.

Ing

• Fan comes on during • This Is normal operation of a Fan should turn OFF after the Internal
bake, broil, or clean (If fan deslg ned to cool the components have cooled.
so equipped) range's Internal components

18 NESER69-2

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.)

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK

Improper rack poslUon

PROBLEM

Foods do not broil
properly

Oven pmhasted
Improper utensil used

Check broll pen placement. See brolllng
sectlon.

• Do not preheat when brolllng.

• Use broiler pan and grid supplied with

range.

• Open door to broil stop position; see re-

movable oven door section.

Oven door closed during
broil

• Oven smokes • Improper broiling time • Check broiling chart in brolllng section.

• Dirty oven • Check for heavy splllover.

• Broller pan containlng • Clean pan and grid after each use.
grease left in oven

Oven light does not • Light switch in off position • Check switch setting; see operating In-
work stmctlbns.

• Light bulb burned out • Replace bulb. See removable parts sec-

tion of this manual.

Oven does not clean Controls not set properly • Check self-clean InstrucUons.
or poor cleaning re- • Clean cycle Interrupted too • Heavily soiled ovens require a 3 1/2 hour

suits soon clean cycle.

Oven too dirty • Heavy splllovers should be removed be-

fore setting clean cycle. Repeat clean
cycle.

Oven door will not un- Clean cycle not complete • Oven must cool below lock temperature.
lock (self-clean rood-
els only)

• Repeating tone does Tone has been altered by - PushandholdCLEAR/OFFpadtoactlvate

not sound pushing and holding repeating tone.

CLEAR/OFF button

• Heavllyselledorstalned • Spills were not wiped up • See the lnstrucUons, under Cleanlng TIps.

cooktop cannot be sat- promptly

Isfactorllycleaned

19 NESER70-1

"DO-IT-YOURSELF" OVEN TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

You may feel that your new oven cooks differenUy than
the oven It replaced. We recommend that you use your

new oven a few weeks to become more familiar with It,
following the tlmee given In your recipes as a guide.

Your oven has been preset to maximize cooking
efficiency. If you think your new oven Is too hot
(burning foods), or not hot enough (foods are under-
cooked) you can adjust the temperature yourself. The
appearance and texture of foods Is a better Indicator of
oven accuracy than an Inexpensive oven thermometer.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as these found in the grocery
store, to readjust the temperature setting of your
new oven. These thermometers can vary by 20°-40°F.
Also, you must open the oven door to read the
thermometer and this changes the temperature of the

oven.

To decide how much to change the temperature, set the
oven temperature 25°F higher (if foods are under-
cooked) or 25°F lower (if foods are burning) 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. Press the BAKE pad.

4. Use the UP pad to Inereeee temperature. Press the

down arrow pad to decrease the temperature.
The temperature can be adjusted up to +35°F hotter

or -35°F cooler.

_TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

SET BETWEEN-35°F YOU HAVE SELECTED IS

AND +35°F SHOWN IN THE DISPLAY

5. When you have made the adjustment, push the
CLOCK pad to ratum the display to the time of day.
Uee your oven as you would normally.

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

2. Press the UP arrow pad to select a

temperature between 500°F and 550°F.

3. IMMEDIATELY, press and hold the BAKE pad for
about 4 seconds. This display will show "ON" and
"BAKE" will flash In the display.

20 NESER103

NOTES

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KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY

Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are

directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home in perfect condition
and will give you proper
performance. As part of
these efforts, we feel it is
our responsibility to pro-
vide you with this warranty
for your range.

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f FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL _

PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS

If,within one year from the date of installation, any part, other than a glass
part, fails to function properly due to adefect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.

FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE-

LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS

If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part is defective in
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90 days from the date of installat ion, Sears will provide, free ofcharge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,

except for normal maintenance.
if the range is subjected to other than private family use, the above

warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES
This warranty applies only while this product is inuse inthe United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.

Dept. 73t CR.W
Sears Tower

Chicago, IL 60684

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WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
service is nationwide.

Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Sell!"

TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and

tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service from time
to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Main-
tenance Agreement provides protection from un-
expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying
maximum range efficiency.

Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.

Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

Replacement of nefeclive

1 p..sotherthanPorcelain W MA MA

or Glass

90 DAYS

2 MechanicalAdjus,men, W MA MA

30 DAYS

Porcelain and Glass Parts

W MA MA

Annual Preventive Mainten-

4 ance Check at your requesl MA MA MA

W - Warranty MA - MBintenance Agreement

CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE

CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

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