Use & Care Guide
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KenmoreModel/Modelos: 790.9417*
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Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, numéro de color
P/N 807190501 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... |
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Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... |
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Before You Call ........................................................................................... |
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Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. |
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Oven Baking ............................................................................................. |
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Setting Surface Controls................................................................................ |
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Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. |
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This Use & Care Guide contains operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced with installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1.Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2.Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product.
3.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4.A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5.A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6.Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product.
7.Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8.Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of an oven can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the oven. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the oven to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials, such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip 
bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms and grasp the rear edge of the range back. Carefully attempt to title range forward. When properly installaed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.
Wear proper apparel when cooking. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials come into contact with hot surfaces.
Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms, and it requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Read and follow all the warnings, cautions and important notes regarding the instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using the oven. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the oven. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of ovens become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough cause burns such as the oven door, windows, and the oven vent.
•Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1, and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this oven.
•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 reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the oven.
•Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the oven at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
•Never modify or alter the construction of an oven by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the oven.
•Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
•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. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
•Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.
•Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
•Know which knob or keypad controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware.
•Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the proper cookware on the cooking zone will improve efficiency.
•To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spills due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over other cooking areas.
•Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy spills may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop.
•Only certain types of glazed cookware, glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other types of glazed utensils are suitable for use on the cooktop. Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
•When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS
•Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and spills may penetrate the cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
•Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
•Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
•Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the oven 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 clear. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
•Always handle oven racks when the oven is cool. Place oven racks in desired positions while the oven is cool. if a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven. Remove all bakeware and utensils before moving the rack.
•Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.
•Do not use aluminum foil or other protective liners to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
•Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always use proper bakeware and use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
•Use the self-clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual. Before using self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware from the oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.
•Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
•Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Do not rub, damage, or move the gasket.
•Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
For models factory-equipped with a power cord:
For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized, and properly grounded in accordance with local codes.
For ovens to be wired into a junction box:
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.
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Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware shown on this page.
Figure 1: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler
•Flat bottom and straight sides.
•Tight fitting lids.
•Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.
•Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.
•Made of material that conducts heat well.
•Easy to clean.
•Always match pot diameter to element size.
•Curved and warped pans.
•Cookware larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.
•Heavy handle tilts pan.
•Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop.
Cookware material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important note:
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty & they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
About the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
About the radiant surface elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic 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 wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass-porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
ELEMENT ON and HOT SURFACE indicator lights
Your appliance is equipped with different types of surface indicator lights that will glow on the control panel — the ELEMENT ON and HOT SURFACE indicator lights.
The ELEMENT ON indicator light is marked on the control panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned on. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any surface cooking element heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level
Figure 2: Element and hot surface indicator
Important notes:
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
•Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call sections of this Use & Care Guide.
Types of cooktop surface elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available.
The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone feature (on some models), located on the center rear area of the cooktop, uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.
A dual (on some models) radiant element allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
Tips and procedures for canning foods:
•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop.
•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops. Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Suggested settings for single and dual (some models) radiant surface elements
Table 1: Suggested settings for various cooking needs
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High (HI-9) |
Start most foods, bring water |
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to boil, pan broiling |
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Medium high (7-8) |
Continue a rapid boil, fry, |
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deep fat fry |
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Medium (5-6) |
Maintain a slow boil, thicken |
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sauces and gravies, steam |
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vegetables |
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Medium-low ( 2-4) |
Keep foods cooking, poach, |
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stew |
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Low (LO-1) |
Keep warm, melt, simmer |
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The
glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic 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 wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glassporcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop
Setting Surface Controls
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
Figure 3: Single radiant element control
To operate the single radiant element:
1.Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element.
2.Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 3).
3.When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element off before removing the cookware.
Important notes:
•For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
•The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting.
•Refer to the suggested radiant surface element settings for suggested power level settings. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
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