Kenmore 5303304549 User Manual

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Kenmore Electric Range

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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this

Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your

range. The Cooking Guide will help you to receive favorable results during cooking
and baking. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack
to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers which are found
on the serial plate located along the upper left corner of the oven frame behind the
smaller oven door.

Model Number:

Serial Number;

Contents

This Owner’s Guide contains general

operating instructions for your range
and feature information for several
models. Your range may not have all
the described features

3-4 Important Safety Instructions

5 Features

6 Setting the Clock & Minute Timer (some models)
6 Setting Surface Controls

7 Before Setting Oven C ontrols
7-9 Setting Oven Controls

10 Oven Cleaning {cleaning the porcelain enamel oven)
11-12 Oven Cleaning (self-cleaning instructions)
13-14 General Cleaning
15 Oven Light

15 Adjusting Oven Temperature
16 Anti-Tip Bracket Installation Instructions

17-19 Avoid Service Checklist

20 Warranty

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read afl instructions before using this appliance.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow ail instructions

given Here is a brief explaftation of the use of these symbols

:This symbol will help alert you to situations that may

cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging materia!
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI

latest edition, the National Electrical Code ANSl/NFPA No.
70—latest edition and local code requirements. Install only
per installation instructions provided in the literature package for
this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an

authorized repair service agency. Know howto disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker dr fuse box in case of an
emergency
User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals,
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician
This will reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the

range,

' Never modify or alter the construction^of a range fay

removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
hrackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

•ALL RANGES
CAN TIP

• INJURY TO
PERSONS
COULD

RESULT,

• INSTALL
ANTI-TIP

DEVICE

PACKED WITH
RANGE,

•SEE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

THE RISK OF TIPPING THE

RANGE, THE RANGE MUST
BE SECURED BY PROPERLY
INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP

BRACKETS PROVIDED WITH

THE RANGE, TO CHECK IF
THE BRACKETS ARE

INSTALLED PROPERLY,
REMOVE THE LOWER PANEL

OR STORAGE DRAWER AND

VERIFY THAT THE ANTI-TiP

BRACKETS ARE ENGAGED
REFER TO THE
INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS OR THIS
MANUAL FOR PROPER ANTI
TiP BRACKET INSTALIATION

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1 INSTRUCTIONS.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and may
also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb
or play around the range, The weight of a child on an open door may
cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury

Do not use the oven for storage.

J^GAUTION'

may cause bodily injury or property damage.,

Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface elements or in the
storage drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic and
doth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well
as flammable liquids. Do not store explosive containers, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the range

the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured

• Do not leave children alone—Children should not be left

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,

« DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE

UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF

THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements 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 fiammable materials touch

these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the
oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door

and window.

» Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not
let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces

heating the room.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the
fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.

» When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease

may catch fire if allowed to become too hot

• 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 elements, Do not use a towel or
other bulky doth instead of a potholder

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.
Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven during
a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
oven. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch
fire or spoil

IThls symbol will help alert you to situations that

Do not store items of interest to children in

imMEi Never use your appliance for warming or

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IMPORTAMT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

» Know which knob controls each surface element.

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equipped with surface elements of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result

in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element

will also’ improve efficiency,

» Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Elements—To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not
extend over adjacent surface elements,

® Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Heat

Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt

» Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements—

Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation,

» Make sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place—

Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or components underneath to damage,

e Protective Linens—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface

unit drip pans, drip bowls or oven bottomj'^èxcept as
suggested in the Owner’s Guide Improper installation of these
liners may interfere with heat and air distribution and damage
the range.

e Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s

recommendations for rangetop use.

Use Proper Pan Size—This appliance is

* Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired

location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is
hot, use extreme caution Use pothofders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Do not let pothoiders contact the
hot oven element or interior of the oven. Remove all utensils from
the rack before moving

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler,, _

» Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed

fat and grease could ignite,

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

» Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease

that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area

underneath each surface element Exhaust fan ventilation hoods
and grease filters should be kept dean. Do not allow grease to
accumulate.. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer to
the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning

Self-Cleaning Ovens

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler panandany
utensils or foods from the oven.

Clean Only Parts Listed In This Manual in the self-cleaning
section.

Do Not Use Oven Cleaners—No commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protector coating of any kind should be used in or around any

part of the oven.
Do Not Clean Door Gasket—The door gasket is essential for a

good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the
gasket.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

“ Use Care When Opening Door—Stand to the side of the

range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven,,

» Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented

through the center of the left rear element for the left oven and
the center of the right rear element for the right oven, Touching
the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on
or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite,,

« Do not cover or leave pots or pans on these surface

elements if they are not in use; moisture from a hot oven may
condense on the pan or pot bottom and accumulate inside the

range under certain conditions of use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Note: The instructions appearing in this owner's guide are not
meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may
occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when

installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

1 Model and Serial Numbers

2 Surface Unit Controls

FEATURES

3 Surface Unit's Indicator Light

4 Oven Control

5 Right Oven Temp Control

6 Left Oven Temp Control

7 Right Oven Indicator Light

8 Left Oven Indicator Light

9 Automatic Oven Timer Clock and

Mimxte Timer

11 Oven Cleaning Light

12 Plug-In Surface Unit, (2) 6 in., (2)

8 in. (May be removed when
cleaning under unit)

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13 One Piece Chrome Trim Ring and

Drip Pan. (Do not dean in Seif-

Clean oven. Discoloration may
occur,}

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14 Oven Vent (Located under right

rear and left rear suface units,)

15 Oven Interior Light (Comes on

automatically when door is
opened.)

16 Surface Light Switch

17A Broil Unit
17B BroHUnit

18 Bake Unit (In the right oven, may

be lifted gently for wiping oven
bottom.)

19 (2) Oven Racks

20 Left Oven Rack

21 Oven Rack Supports

22 (2) Broiler Pans and Inserts (Do

not clean in Self-Clean Oven,)

23 Storage Drawer

24 Oven Light Switch

25 Self-Cieaning Right Oven

26 Griddle Controi

26A Griddle Indicator Light

27 Fluorescent Surface Light

28 Griddie

29 Oven Light/Self-Clean Switch

Setting the Clock sand

Minute Timer (som<* models)

When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range i
disconnected, " 00:00" is displayed in the display window

To Set the Clock

1. Turn the set knob counter clockwise until the control beeps once and the wore
TIME is displayed in the lower left corner of the display,

2, Turn the set knob clockwise or counterclockwise until correct time of day

appears in the display window

3., Push start button, when correct time is reached, the controi will beep once anc
the word TIME will disappear from the display window.

To Set the Minute Timer

1. Turn the set knob clockwise until the word TIMER is displayed in the lower left
corner of display

2. Turn the set knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time appears
in the display

«Display will increment in 5,10,30 and 60 second increments up to 99 minutes.

3. Push the start button, the control will beep once and begirt to count time down
toO..

4. When time runs out, the control will sound for 3 seconds and will continue to
sound an alarm for 1/2 second every 10 seconds for 15 minutes or until the

STOP/CANCEL button is pushed.
«To cancel minute minder at any time, push the STOP/CANCEL button or
rotate set knob counterclockwise until the time of day appears in the display.

Removing Griddle

Setting Surface
Controls

Acaution

items such as, salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top of the range
when it is in use. These items could

melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or
wood spoons could catch fire if placed
too dose to the element.

Do not place plastic

To remove, grasp the griddle in the front and gently puli away from terminal, then

lift up and out. To reinstall, grasp the griddle with both hands at the end opposite

the terminals and using the middle rod at the terminal end as a guide, push the

griddle into place

1. Place the pan on the surface element,

2,, Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting,

3. The surface indicator lightvjMl glow when one or more elements are turned
on. Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-

weight aluminum pans with lids, Settings may vary when using other types of pans

Setting
HIGH (HI)

MEDIUM (MED)

LOW (LO)

Type of Cooking

Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces

and gravies, steam vegetables

Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Keep warm, melt, simmer

Note: The $ize and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results

Before Setting Oven
Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented through the
center of the left rear element
for the left oven and the center
of the right rear element for the

right oven When an oven is on,

warm air is released through the

vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven
and good baking results.

Arranging Oven Racks

The smaller oven has one oven rack and the larger oven has two oven racks

ALWA YS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERA T

ING THE OVEN). Always use pot holders when using the large and/or small oven

Offset Rack {some models)
This rack has slightly raised rungs on the sides of the rack and should always be

placed in the lowest rack position. These raised rungs allow for easy and safe
removal of foods from the lower rack position and helps prevent hands from

touching the hot oven door.

To remove an oven rack, pull the rack
forward until it stops,. Lift up front of rack
and slide out. To replace an oven rack, fit
the rack onto the guides on the oven walls.
Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide

the rack back into place

To bake on one rack, place the rack
on the second rack position from the
bottom of the oven. To bake on two

racks (some models), place the racks
on the first and third rack positions
from the bottom.

Left Oven

Setting Oven Controls

Right Oven

Bake

Arrange oven racks as instructed above.

Push in and turn the Temperature Control to the desired temperature,

Turn the Selector Control to BAKE for the right oven only.

The oven indicator light glows when the oven is turned on and remains
on until the oven is preheated to the selected temperature. It then cycles
on and off with the lower bake element.

Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not
necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.
When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature and Selector Controls to
OFF,
See Cooking Guide for more information on baking

EUSZiS

Setting

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using the automatic timer, Use the
automatic timer to cook cured or
frozen meats and most fruits and
vegetables,. Foods that can easily spoil,
such as milk, eggs, fish, poultry or

meat, should be chilled in the
refrigerator Even when chilled, they
should not stand in the oven for more
than two hours before cooking begins,

and should be removed promptly when
cooking is completed.

Oven Controls ^

31 Use precaution when

Push in and turn the griddle control in either direction to the desired setting
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting; then turn to a lower setting
to finish cooking.
The controls do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark, Use the marks

as a guide and adjust the control as needed

The griddie indicator light glows when the griddle is on. A quick glance at

3.,
the light when cooking isf inished is a n easy check to be sure the control is turned
off.

Preheat for a few minutes (until butter melts or beads of water dance on the
griddle).
Use only nylon or plastic spatulas, spoons, etc. Metal can scratch the non
stick finish. ’

Make sure the griddle is turned OFF when cooking is finished Leaving the
griddle ON will damage it.

Approximate Griddle Settings
Bacon H!
Grilled Sandwiches HI
Pancakes HI
Hamburgers MED-Hl
Eggs MED

Timed Bake

The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the times you select in

advance

The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off

automatically, or, to start at a delayed time and shut off automatically,

1, Be sure that the dock shows the correct time of day,
2,, Place the food in the oven and dose the door.
3 Push and hold START button until the control beeps and the words

START TIME appear in the left side of the display.

4, Turn set knob clockwise until the desired starting time is reached . Time will

increase or decrease in 5 minute increments,
®lf you want to start now and shut off automatically, then go to step #5 If
you want to start at a delayed time and shut off automaticaily, you must

change the start time,,

5, Push start button, control will beep once and the words STOP TIME will

appear in the left side of the display

6. Turn SET knob until desired stop time is reached.

7. Push START button. The control will beep once and the word AUTO will
flash in the upper left of the display,

8 Turn the temperature control to the desired temperature.

9 Turn the selector to T. BAKE.

«When desired start time is reached, the control will beep once and the

word AUTO will start flashing and remain on during baking.

»To cancel automatic baking at any time, push the STOP/CANCEL button
twice

•At the end of automatic baking, the timer will sound for 3 seconds, AUTO
will flash rapidly to indicate the end of automatic cycle. The alarm will

continue to sound 1/2 second every 10 seconds for 15 minutes or until
STOP/CANCEL button is pushed.

•To review, start and stop time settings before automatic cycle begins, push
and hold START button until START TIME appears; push second time to
display STOP TIME and once more to return to automatic control mode

•When changing the start and stop times, time will increase and decrease in
5 minute increments

Setting

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Oven Controls Broiling

Broiling is a quick method of cooking foods by direct heat under the upper broii

element of the oven. Results and cooking times will depend on the broil setting

used and the distance betvreen the food and the element.

Preheating:
Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks Remove the broiler pan and
grid before preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal. Turn both the
Temperature and Selector Controls to BROIL when using the large oven Turn
only the Temperaxure Control to BROIL when using the small oven Wait for the
element to become red hot—about 2 minutes. Preheating is not necessary
when broiling meats well done.

To Broil:

1., Place the rack in the desired position close to the top of the oven. Position

the rack closer to the broiling element for rare steaks. For well-done foods
such as chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the rack further
away from the broil element,

Rack Position From Top

1

2

3

Broiling can be done in either the smaller or larger oven. Turn the
temperature control (small oven} to BROIL or turn the temperature
and selector controls (large oven) to BROIL,,

Place food on the cool broiler grid. Be sure the grid is in place with the slots

down so grease will drain into the pan

Piace the broiler pan in the oven. If broiling is done in the larger oven, the door
should be opened to the broil stop position. The door remains in this position
without closing. If broiling is done in the smaller oven, leave the door open at
the broil stop position (about 2 inches): a small resistance is felt when the
door is in this position,

Broil times vary, so watch the food closely . Time depends on distance from

the element, thickness and aging of meat, fat content and the doneness level

selected. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second.
Frozen meats also require additional time.
See Cooking Guide for more information on broiling

Food

Rare steaks

Ham slices, fish.
hamburgers, and medium
steaks and chops

Well-done foods, such as
chicken and lobster

¡should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off all

controls If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire, DO NOT put water

or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive

Oven Cleaning

(cleaning the porcelain enamel oven)

DO NOT line the oven

walls, racks or bottom with aluminum

foil. Doing so will destroy heat

distribution and produce poor cooking
results.

Adhere to the following cleaning

precautions:

» Allow the oven to cool before

cleaning ^

• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the
range manually.

Small Oven is a Porcelain Enamel Oven—A General Description

Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal, With porcelain,
commercial oven cleaners can be used on all interior surfaces.

General Cleaning

Remove soils using hot. soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
add content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices orpie filling) to remain

on the surface as they may cause a dull spnt pvpn aftpr cleaning.

To Remove Heavy Soil

1, Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours, C lean

softened spots using hot, soapy water, Rinse well with water and a dean doth

2, If soil remains, use a soap-filled nylon scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner. If

necessary, use a commercial oven cleaner following manufacturer’s
instructions

Adhere to the following precautions when using commercial oven

cleaners:

1, Be careful where the oven cleaner is sprayed,,

2 DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a

short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

3. DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensing
bulb; it could cause the oven to heat improperly. Note: One sensing bulb is

located in the upper left corner of the large oven and the other sensing bulb

is located intheupperrightcornerof the small oven. Carefully wipe the sensing
bulb dean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb, A
change in its position could affect how the oven bakes . Avoid bending the bulb

and capillary tube.

4. DO NOTspray any deaneron the oven doortrim orseal, handles or any exterior
surfaces of the oven, wood or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these

surfaces.

Cleaning the Oven Bottom

Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser, a soap-filled nylon pad or
commercial oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions.

Cleaning the Griddle

Before cleaning, be sure all controls are OFF., For easier deanirig, dean the griddle
while it is still warm. The griddle can be washed in the sink with a mild detergent

and plastic scouring pad. For greasy residue, use a grease-dissolving dishwashing
liquid and a nylon scrub brush

Avoid abrasive cleansers that can scratch the finish, Do not use oven cleaners Wipe

dry before reinstalling into rangetop

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Oven Cleaning

(self-cleaning instructions)

[During the seif-cieaning
cycle, the outside of the/ange can
become very hot to the touch, DO NOT
leave small children unattended near the
appliance.

DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks or bottom with aluminum
foil. Doing so will destroy heat
distribution during cleaning, and the
aluminum foil will melt to the oven
finish (causing permanent damage to
the oven).

Self-Cleaning Oven—A Genera! Description

A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking
temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash

you can whisk awsy with a damp cloth.

Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning

1, Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:

•Allow the oven to cool before precleaning

•Wear rubber gloves when precleaning and while wiping up the residue after
the self-clean cycle,

•DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or dven protective coatings in or
around any part of the self-cleaning oven.

•DO NOT dean the oven door,. The woven gasket on the oven door is essential

for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the seal,

•DO NOT use any commercial cleaning materials on the seal. Doing so could

damage it.

2, Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These

items cannot withstand high cleaning temperature.

3, Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the

dean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the
cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax

paper or a doth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. This will make

the racks glide easier onto the rack supports.

4, Remove any excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self-cleaning

cycle. To dean, use hotsoapy water and a doth. Large spillovers can cause heavy
smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills

' ^ with a high sugar or add content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices

' or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after

cleaning ,

5, Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven seal strip and

the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat

sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.

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Oven Cleaning

{seif-cleaning instructions,
continued)

To Start the Self-Clean Cycle

*We recommend a 2 hour self-dean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for average
soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results)

Be sure to remove everything from the

oven and complete the suggested

precleaning steps before setting the
controls.

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To Set the Controls;

1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day

2. Push and Irold START button until the control beeps and the words START
TIME appear in the left side of the display,

3. Turn SET knob clockwise until desired starting time is reached,

“If you want the dean cycle to start nowand shut off automatically, push START

button, the control will beep once and the words STOP TIME will appear in the

left side of the display. Then the word AUTO will come or, to indicate that
the dean cycle will begin immediately

4. if you want to start the dean cycle at a delayed time and shut off automatically,

turn SET knob until stop time is 3 hours later than start time. Example: If the
start time and dock read 1:00,setthe STOPTIMEfor4:00 , Push STARTbutton,

the control will beep once and the words STOP TIME will appear in the left side
of the display,. Then the word AUTO will flash continuously to indicate that the
dean cycle will begin at a delayed time.

5. To review start and stop dme seff/ngs before automatic cycle begins, push and
hold START button until START TIME appears; push second time to display

STOP TIME and once more to return to automatic control mode
"When changing start and stop times, time will increase and decrease in 5
minute increments

Turn the selector and temperature controls to CLEAN,

6.

The motor driven lock will begin to dose the oven door automatically and the

7,

oven cleaning light will come on as soon as the controls are set (It takes about

15 seconds for the lock to dose the door ,)

After the desired cleaning time has elapsed, the control will beep once and the

8

word AUTO will stop flashing but stays on during cleaning,

•To cancel automatic cleaning cycle, push the STOP/CANCEL button

twice

•At the end of automatic cleaning, the timer will sound for 3 seconds, AUTO
will flash continuously to indicate end of automatic cycle. Alarm will continue
to sound 1/2 second every 10 seconds for 15 minutes or until STOP/CANCEL
button is pushed

9 Turn the selector and temperature controls to OFF.

10, The oven must now cool for about 1 hour or until the interior temperature has

dropped below 550“F. Then the oven door will unlock and the oven cleaning

light will go out . The oven door can now be opened

n Use caution when

opening the door after the self-cleaning
cycle. The oven may still be VERY HOT,

Note: Be sure to turn the Temperature
and Selector Controls to OFF when the
self-cleaning cycle is completed.

Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Clean Cycle

if it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive
smoke or fire:

1 Push the CANCEL button twice. This will return the dock to the time of day
2, Turn the selector and temperature controls to OFF ,
3, Allow the oven to cool until the oven cleaning light goes out, Then the door

unlocks and can now be opened

I*iYiifelHi'SM DO NOT force the door to open, This can damage the door locking

system. Use caution when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle has been

interrupted The oven may still be VERY HOT
4 Correct the condition which caused the smoking

5 Restart the self-clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected

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General Cleaning

Be careful not to bend
termina! ends
after cleaning

when replacing elements

the drip bowls.

Surface Eiements and Drip Bowls

Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls
easier. The surface elements dean themselves when they are turned on Food
spilled on a hot element will burn off, Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned
with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is

used Never immerse a surface element in water

To Remove Surface Elements and Drip Bowls:

1, Lift up edge of surface element across from the terminal end,

2., Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal plug
3 Lift the drip bowl up and out -

To Clean Drip Bowls:

Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher, Rinse and d ry while still wa rm. Hard­to-remove, burned-on soil can be removed by soaking the drip howls for about 20

minutes in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water

(1/2 cup ammonia to one gallon of 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 dean water and polish dry with a soft doth.

To Replace Drip Bowls and Surface Eiements;

1., Line up the opening of the drip bowi with the terminal plug

2, Hold the surface element as level as possible and slide the termi nal end through

the opening and into the terminal plug,

3 , The surface element must be level to reduce the hazard of pans

sliding off the element

To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning;

1. Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front

2 Lift the top high enough to allow the swing-up rod to support the top in its

raised position.
3, Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a dean doth; then, dry.
4, Lift the top high enough to release the swing-up rod, then lower swing-up rod,

back into the bottom of the burner box. Lower the top gently down into the

range frame.

When lowering the top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be
careful not to pinch fingers. Also, DO NOT drop or bend the rangetop when
raising or lowering. This could damage the surface finish.

To Remove and Replace the Large Oven Door;

To Remove the Large Oven Door:

1 Open the door to the futí open position.

2. Remove the screws which secure the locking plates (some models) into the
oven frame above the hinges,

3, Open the door to the broil stop position.
4 Replace the screws from the locking plates (some models) into the holes in the

oven frame

5, Grasp the door firmly at the sides, lift up and away from the range.

To Replace the Large Oven Door;

1, Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position A,.

2. Hinge arms must go into the range slots evenly. The bottom corners of the door
should be in as far as they can go

3 if the door does not line up with the oven frame, remove the door and repeat

the above steps,. Note: Reinstall hinge locking plates (some models) if door will
not be removed for a long period of time or when moving the range to a new
location

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General Cleaning

(continued)

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and
the range is COOL, Remove spillovers and stains as soon as they occur, REMOVE
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR
CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER,

Surfaces

Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &

Vinyl
Glass, Paint and Plastic

Control Knobs, Body Pieces,

and Decorative Trim

Control Panel

Porcelain Enamel
Under Cooktop, Broiler Pan
and insert, Door Liner and
Body Pieces

Stainless Steel, Chrome
Decorative Trim, Drip Bowls or

Drip Pans

How to Clean

Use hot, soapy water and a doth. Dry with a dean doth.

For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a doth, For more difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for

30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp doth and dry, DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any
of these materials; they can scratch.

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 as instructed above, Be sure to wring
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(s) into place,

Gentle scouring with a soapy nylon scouring pad will remove most spots, Rinse with a

1:1 mixture of dear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
amffionta-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with dean water and a damp

doth,and then scrub with a soap-filled nylon scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean

doth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating.

DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the rangetop

Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse
with dean water and a doth. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel, chrome or copper
are also recommended,. Rinse all cleaners before operating range Bluish stains may result

(due to heat combined with the cleaning maierial), and cannot be removed

Oven Racks

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Remove oven racks. See “Arranging Oven Racks* in the section called Before Setting
Oven Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions Rinse
with dean water and dry.

Remove the larger oven door by following the instructions provided in the General
Cleaning section in this Owner's Guide. See To Remove and Replace the Large Oven
Door. To dean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean doth DO NOT immerse
the door in water. The smaller oven door cannot be removed, but can be cleaned using the
same procedure for cleaning the larger oven

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Oven Light

1 Be sure the range is

unplugged and all parts are COOL

before replacing the oven light

Adjusting Oven
Temperature

The oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened (some models) .
Use the switch (some models) located on the control panel to turn the light on
when the door is dosed.

Changing the Oven Light:

The oven light is located at the rear of the oven,
instructions:

1

Turn power off at the main source or unplug the range, BE SURE ALL

PARTS ARE COOL BEFORE REMOVING BULB,

2,

Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.,

3.

Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield.

4.,

Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb,

5„

Replace glass shield in socket and snap wire holder into place..

6.

Turn power back on at the main source (or plug the range back in)

7„

The dock (if equipped) will then need to be reset. See Setting the Clock
and Minute Timer in this Owner's Guide.

The temperature in the oven has been set at the factory. When first using the oven,

^be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot

or too cool, the thermostat can be adjusted. Before adjusting the knob, test a recipe

by using a temperature set higher or iower than the recommended temperature.
The baking results should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed.
The knob can be adjusted as indicated on the back of the disL

To replace, follow these

To Adjust the Oven Temperature:

1. Check to be sure the Temperature Control knob is in the OFF position,

2. Pull the knob straight off the shaft.

3. Loosen the two screws at the back of the disk (Figure 1)„

4. To lower the temperature for a self-cleaning range, turn the disk counter
dockwise. To raise the temperature for a self-cleaning range, turn the disk

dockwise.

5. To lower the temperature for a standard range, turn the disk clockwise.
To raise the temperature for a standard range, turn the disk
counterdockwise.

6. When the desired adjustment is reached, tighten both screws.

7. To replace the knob, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft. Push
the knob into place, DO NOT force the Temperature Control knob onto the
shaft or you may damage it

Antl-Tfp Brackets

Installation Instructions

IF THE RANGE IS EVER MOVED TO A
DIFFERENT LOCATION, the anti-tip

brackets must also be moved and '
installed with the range.

Tools Required:

5/16" Nutdriver or Flat Head Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench

Electric Drill & 3/16“ Diameter Drill Bit

3/16* Diameter Masonry Drill Bit

(if installing in concrete)

Figure 1: LeveUng Leg Instructions

Important Safety Warning

To reduce the risk of tipping of the range, the range must be secured to the floor
by properly installed anti-tip brackets and screws packed with the range. Failure to
install the anti-tip brackets could allow the range to accidentally tip over if excessive
weight is placed on an open door or if a child dimbs upon it. Serious injury might
result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself. Refer to the instructions below
for proper installation.

AWn-tlP

BRACKET

Anti-Tip Brackets Installation Instructions

The brackets attach to the floor at the back of the range to hold both rear leg

levelers. When fastening to the floor, be sure that the screws do not penetrate
electrical wiring or plumbing. The screws provided will work in either wood or
concrete.

1. Unfold the paper template and place it flat on the floor with the back and side
edges positioned exactly where the back and sides of range will be located when
installed. Use the illustration above to locate the brackets if a template is not
available.

2, Mark on the floor the location of the four mounting holes shown on the

template. For easier installation, 3/16" diameter pilot holes, a 1/2" deep can be
drilled into the floor.

3, Remove the template and place the brackets on the floor with the turned-up

flange to the front. Line up the holes in the brackets with the marks on the floor

and attach with the screws provided. The brackets must be secured to a solid

floor, if attaching to a concrete floor, first drill 3/16" diameter pilot holes using

a masonry drill bit,

4. Level the range if necessary by adjusting the four leg levelers with a wrench, See

Figure 1, side box. A minimum clearance of 1/8“ is required between the
bottom of the range and the rear leveling feet

5., Slide the range into place making sure the rear legs are trapped by the ends of
the brackets- The range may need to be shifted slightly to one side as it is being
pushed back to allow the rear legs to align with the brackets ,. Remove the lower

panel or storage drawer to inspect the brackets, or grasp the top rear edge of

the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward to make sure the range is

properly anchored,

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Avoid Service Checklist

Before you cal! for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense The

list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship
or materials in this appliance

OCCURRENCE

INSTALLATION
Range is not level.

Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Poor installation.

Weak, unstable floor

Kitchen cabinet misalignment may
make range appear to be unlevel.

,, Cabinets not square or are built in too

tight.
Carpeting interferes with range.

SOLUTION

Place oven rack in center of oven. Place
a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveiing
legs at base of range until level indicates
that the rack is level

When oven is level, cooktop may not
appear to be level with countertop

Be sure floor is level and can adequately
support range

Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or
sloping floor

Be sure cabinets are square and have
sufficient room for range clearance

Contact a cabinet maker to correct
problem.

Contact builder or installer to make
appliance accessible

Provide sufficient space so range can be
lifted over carpet

SURFACE ELEMENTS
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.

Incorrect control setting.

Lightweight or warped pans

Adjust control setting Raise or lower
setting until proper amount of heat is
obtained. Dial markings are an indicator
of “relative" heat settings and will vary
slightly.

Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium
or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat
better than warped pans Cookware
materials and weight of the material
affect heating. Heavy and
medium-weight pans heat evenly

Because lightweight pans heat unevenly,

foods may burn easily.

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

SURFACE ELEMENTS (continued)
Surface element does not heat.

OVEN AND/OR LIGHTS (if equipped)

DO NOT WORK
Oven light (some models) does not

work.

Entire oven does not operate.

No power to appliance.

Incorrect control turned on

Burned-out of loose bulb

CortiTlug not plugged into the
wallAloor receptacle.

Service wiring not complete.
Power outage

Controls) not set properly.

Check/reset circuit iareaker or replace
fuse If the problem is a circuit overload,

have this situation corrcted by a quali

fied electrician.

Be sure to use the correct control for the

- element to be used.

Follow instructions under Oven Light
(some models) to replace or tighten
bulb

Make sure it is plugged tightly into out
let.

Contact servicer or dealer

Check house lights to be sure. Call your
local electric company for service.

Follow instructions under Settin g 0 ven
Controls to set the controls

BROILING
Oven smokes excessively during

broiling-

POOR BAKING RESULTS

Oven door closed

Meat too dose to the element

Meat not properly prepared

Grid on broiler pan wrong side-

up. Grease does not drain into
broiler pan

Oven needs to be cleaned Grease
has built up on oven surfaces

Many factors affect baking re
sults

Door should be opened to broil stop
position,

Reposition the rack to provide proper
clearance between the meat and the
element. Preheat broil element for quick
searing operation.

Remove excess fat from meat, Slash
remaining fatty edges to prevent curl
ing, but do not cut into lean

Always place the grid on the broiler pan

with the ribs up and the slots down to

allow grease to drip into pan.

Regular cleaning is necessary when
broiling frequently Old grease or food
spatters cause excessive smoking

See Baking in your Cooking Guide for
hints, causes and corrections

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OCCURRENCE

SELF-CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Self-cleaning cycle does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Controls not set properly

SOLUTION

Foiiow instructions under Oven
Cleaning {self-cleaning
instructions).

Soil not completely removed after
self-cleaning cycle.

Flames inside oven orsmoking from
vent.

Self-cleaning cycle was
interrupted,

Failure to clean bottom, front top

of oven, frame of oven or door

area outside oven seat. These
areas are not in the self-cleaning
area, but get hot enough to burn
on residue. Clean these areas
before the self-cleaning cycle is
started.

Excessive spillovers in oven.

Excessive spillovers in oven.

Stop time must be set 3 to 4 hours
past the start time

Follow steps under "Stopping or
Interrupting the Self-Clean Cycle“
under Oven Cleaning

(self-cleaning instructions)
Burned-on residue may be cleaned

with a stiff nylon brush and water
or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not
to damage the oven seal,

Set seif-dean cycle for a longer
cleaning time.

This is normal, especially for pie
spillovers or for large amounts of
grease on bottom of oven. Wipe
up excessive spillovers before
starting cycle If flames or
excessive smoke is present, stop
the seif-clean cycle and foiiow
steps under" Stopping or
Interrupting the Self-Clean Cycle"
in the Oven Cleaning section

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Range will arrive at your
home in perfect condi
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proper performance, As
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KENMORE ELECTRIC
RANGE WARRANTY

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 a defect in material or
workmanship. Sears wli! repair or replace it free of charge,

FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GUSS PARTS AND FINISH OF

PORCELAIN 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 metat part is defec

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FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90 days from the date of installation. Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except (or normal maintenance,

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING

THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IN THE UNITED STATES

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United

States, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to stale

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