Kenmore 62421, 91121, 91125 Use, Care, Safety Manual

COHTEHTS

SAI- _-TY

............................................................................ 1 _3

USE AND CARE

Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 4

To Start Things Cooking ........................................ 5, 6

Cooklop Controls ....................................................... 5

Oven Control ......................................................... 5, 14

Oven Cooking ............................................................. 7

Broiling ........................................................................ 8

Cleaning Tips ....................................................... 9, 10

Removable Range Parts ..................................... 10o13

SERVICE

Before Calling For Service ................................. 13, 14

Thermostat Adjustments ......................................... 14

WARRANTY

SEARS

Kenmore

MODELS 62421

91121
91125

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 followed, including the following:

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

Never leave children alone or unat-

tended where a range is in use.

CAUTION:

Never store things children might

want above a range.

Never let anyone climb, sit or stand
on the open door or any other part of

the range. Their weight may make
the range tip over.

Never leave the oven door open when

you are not watching the range.
WARNING:

To prevent accidental tipping of the

range from abnormal usage, Includ-
Ing excess loading of the oven door,

attach it to the wall or floor by install-
ing the anti-tip bracket supplied. If
the range is moved for cleaning, ser-
vicing or any reason, be sure anti-tip

device is re-engaged properly when

the range is replaced. Failure to take

this precaution could result In tipping
of the range and cause Injury.

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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 plaatlc 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 a towel or other bulky cloth

as a pothotder. 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 splllovers 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.
Cheese pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough

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

Always use care when touching cooktop elements,
areas near cooktop elements, oven heating elements or
Inside the oven. Heating elements could be hot enough
to bum you even If they are dark In color. The oven vent
duct and oven door may also become hot during range

use.

Always change oven rack positions while oven Is cool.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the

range and clean it. Leftover grease In the broiler pan
can catch on fire next time you use the pan.

Always keep canned food, and wooden or plastic uten-
sils a safe distance away from your range.

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

Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will

not break when heated on the cooktop elements.
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 skilled technician.

Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause Injury.

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

therange. Neverletgraasebullduponyourrange. You

can keep grease flrns from starting If you clean up
grease and spills after each range use.

Place oven shelves In desired position while oven Is

cool.

Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp pothoiders can
cause steam burns.

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

Always follow cleaning Instructions In this book.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from

the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and

grease are easy to Ignite. Clean the range, oven and vent
hoods regularly.

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

Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls or oven
bottoms. Improper use of foil could start a fire or cause
electrical shock.

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 put removable heating elements In water.
Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip

bowls being In place. If these pans or bowls are not
there during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be
damaged.

Never touch surface units, heating elements, or Interior
surfaces of the oven. They may be hot even though they
appear dark In color.

Clean only parts listed In manual.

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

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.

Read and understand this information
NOW!

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

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

Never use water on a grease fire. it will

only spread the flames.

COOKTOP GREASE FIRE

Never pick up a flaming pan...Instead:

1. Turn off the element.

2. Smother the fire with a tighUy fitting pan lid,
baking soda or an extinguisher.

OVEN FIRE

t. Close oven door and turn controls off.

2. If fire continues, throw baking soda on the

fire.

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YOUR RANGE

IMPORTANT: The mode| ar'_ s_ number of ya_Jt"_gQ can he found oll a tag, behind me

m_e drawer pane_, on _e left side of the range front frame.

Cooktop Comml

Removable Cook_
Elementand Chrome
Reflector Bowls

(Seepage12)

Cooldop Indicator Light
(glows whenever any
cooktop element is on)

Oven Vent (below right

rear element; may get

hot dudng ovenuse.

DO NOT blockveni)

RemovablePlug-In

Cooktop Element

(Seepage 12}

RemovableOven
(Seepage10)

Oven Beke Eiemsm

Removable Oven Door

(See page 11}

__ Broiler pan and grid

(See pages I_and t4}

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To

Start Things

Cooking

COOKTOP COOKING

The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
element is turned on by that knob.

O0 eO Oe O0

• 0 O0 0 0 O•

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.

Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Rear Front

To operate cooktop controls:

1. Push to turn.

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

Is on.

OFF

OVEN

To use bake or broil:

1. Set the OVEN CONTROL to desired temperature or
to BROIL. When broiling, besuretoturn the knob all
the way to the stop In the BROIL section of the knob.

2. When finished, turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF.

-- COOKTOP
CONTROL

/ x

/ MED \

Never line the bowls below €ooktop

elements with aluminum foil. Foil can
block normal heat flow, and damage the
range. This is especially true if foil

blocks the oven vent tube under the

right rear cooktop element.

5

OFF

OVEN

_ CONTROL

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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 recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner Is

flat-bottomed and fits overthe center of your surface
unit. Since canning 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. Clean as recommended In Cleaning Guide.
Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an

oriental wok, on any surface units?
A. We recommend flat bottomed woks. Cookware with-

out flat surfaces Is not recommended. The life of

your surface unit can be 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 off 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
sltUng 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 cookwsre

coming off?

A. If you set your surface unit higher than 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 long periods, and small

amounts of dry food, may damage the finish.

HOME CANNING TIPS

Canning should be done on cooktop only.
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 OTHER THAN

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
boll (saves energy and best uses surface unit).

2. Besurecannerfltsovercenterofsurfaceunlt. Ifyour

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

canning results.

3. Flat-bottomedcannersglvebestcannlngresults. Be
sure bottom of canner Is flat or alight Indentation fits
snugly over surface unit. Canners with flanged or
rippled bottoms (often found In enamelware) are not

recommended.

RIGHT WRONG

4.

When canning, use recipes from reputable 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

a process that generates large amounts of steam. Be
careful while cennlng to prevent burns from steam or

heat.

NOTE" If your range Is being operated on low power

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

(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) for fastest heating of large water quantities,

begin with HOT tap water.

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OVEN COOKING

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

Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory

and Is more apt to be accurate than the oven It

replaced.
After you have used you oven for awhile, If you feel

your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
It yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS In
this manual.

Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure Ingredients properly.

Use proper pan placement.
Place pans on the oven racks wIth 1" - 1 1/2" of air

space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.

Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the
oven bottom, block the free movement of air. Im-
proper air movement causes uneven browning and

cooking.

2 cake layers

4 cake layers

When baking several Items stagger pans so that no
pan Is directly above another.

Always turn oven to OFF before removing food.
During baking, avoid frequent dooropenlngs. Keep

oven door open as short a time as possible.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking

baked products. Watch the indicator light and put
the food In the oven promptly afterthe IIght goes out.

Avoid opening the door too often to check the food

during baking as heat will be lost. This may cause
poor baking results.

Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should
be baked In shiny pans -- to reflect the heat
because they should have a light golden crust.
Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans-- to absorb the heat

because they should have a brown, crisp crust.

Be sure the underside of the pan Is shiny too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over browning on the bottom of your food.

Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees

below recommended temperatures if exterior of pan

Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.

There may be some odorwhen the oven Isfirst used.
This is caused by the heating of new parts and

Insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack wIth foil. The foil

can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking

results. Do not place any foil directly above 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 circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby

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

Use residual heat In oven whenever possible to
finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Use
residual heat when baking rolls or precooked des-

serts.

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BROILING

Broiling Is cooking by dlract heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat

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

After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on
the rack In the oven. The recommended rack posi-
tion and cooking time can be found In the chart at

right.

The closer the food Is to the broil burner, the faster

the meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink

in the center. Moving the meat farther away from the
burner lets the meat cook to the center while brown-

Ing outside. Side one should be cooked 1- 2 minutes
longer than side two.

Your oven door should be open to the broil
stop position while broiling. If the door is
closed 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. Preheating may
cause the thermostat to cycle the broil burner off

and on. For even broiling on both sides, start the

food on a cold pan.
Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.

Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.

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

Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It Is

not necessary to turn fish.
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. See the section on
safety.

Do not cover the enUre broiler

grid with foil, Poor drainage of
hot fat may cause a broiler fire,

If a fire starts, close the oven

door and tam controls off. If
fire continues, throw baking
soda on the fire. Do not put

water on the fire.

POSITIONING BROILER PAN

Rack

Position Total Time

Food 4 = Highest (minutes)

I = Lowest

Steak - 1" Thick

Rare
Medium

Well Done

Ground Beef Patties

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

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

Fish (Fillets)

Chicken (Pieces)

Frankfurters
Bacon

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

8-11
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 chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature.

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CLEANING TIPS

Refer to the removable parts section when cleaning your oven.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your oven.
Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended.

PART

Control panel

CLEANING MATERIALS

Detergent, warm water, soft cloth

REMARKS

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel
wool or plastic scouring pads. Dry

thoroughly after cleaning.

Oven Interior Detergent, warm water, scouring pad or Rinse thoroughly after cleaning. Do net

scep-fllledstselwoolpadorovencleaner coat oven bake element or broil

elenTent w_th ovell cleaner,

Oven rack Detergent, warm water, scoudng pad or Remove from oven to clean. Rinse

soap-fgled steel wool pad or oven cleaner thoroughly. Racks are dishwasher safe.

Bro,er pan and orld

Glass

Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commemlal oven cleaner

(pan only)

Glass cleaner and paper towels
Ifyou needaddlUonelclesnlng for spotting,

wash with equal parts white vinegar and
warm water. Rinse well and dry.

Door should be completely open when
cleaning the top edge.

Detergent, warm water, paper towel,
dry cloth

Do not clean

Porcelainenameland
paintedsurfaces

Bakeelerr_'_ andbroil

element

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. Grid and pan may be washed In a
dishwasher.

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Do not allow water to run down inside
opening In door whllecleanlng. Remove

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

Rinse thoroughly. Door can be removed;
see removable parts section.

Ifacidic foods (such as tomatoes o rlemon
juice) should spill on the oven while It Is

hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe
them up right away. When the surface has
cooled, wash and rinse. Polish with dry
cloth. No matter how stubborn the stain,

never use harsh abrasive cleaners. They

could permanently damage the enamel
surface. We recommend a cleanser such as

Soft Scrub_ brand or a similar cleaning
product to keep porcelain surfaces looking

cleanand new. After cleaning, dnsewellwith
a vinegar and water mixture. This will help

prevent a brown residue from forming when
the oven Is heated. Buffthese areasdry with
a dry cloth.

Any sell will bum off when the unitis heated.

NOTE: The bake element can belifted gently
toclean theoven floor. Ifsplllover, resldue or

ash accumulates around the bake element,

gently wipe the cooled element with warm
water.

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CLEANING TIPS(cont.)

PART

Chrome drip bowls

Brown food stains

Blue/gOld heat

stains

CLEANING MATERIALS

Detergent and water, plastic scoudng
pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap
filled scouring pads, ammonia

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REMARKS

Bowls can permanently discolor if

exposed to excessive heat or If soil

is allowed to bake on.

After each use, wash, rinse and dry to
prevent difficult soils. If heavily soiled,

place an ammonla-soaked paper towel on

stains to loosen sOil, then gently scrub
with plastic scouring pad.

These stains are caused by oved_aUng,
normaEy occur over a perled of time, and

usually are permanent. To minimize:

1. Avoid excessive use of the high heat
setting. UseIt tostart cooldng,tlten lower
the heat ssttlng to flnlsh cooldng.

2. U6e flat battom pans that do not extend

rnom then two Inches from the surface

e_emenL

REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS

Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or remving 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 and push the rack
all the way In.

To remove:

t. Pull the oven rack out, then up.

Some models have one standard oven rack and one
folding oven rack.

The folding rack can be easily stored away when not In

use.

BUMP IN
RACK GUIDE

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REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

To remove:

1. Open the door to the stop position (see lituatration).

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

hinges.

NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms

are at stop position, do not bump or try to move
the hinge arms. The hinges could snap back
causing an injury to the hands or damage to the

porcelain on the front of the range. Cover the
hinges with toweling or empty towel 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 (BROIL) POSITION

REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER

This drawer gives you space for keeping
cookware and bekeware. Plastics and flammable

material should not be kept in this drawer,
Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer Is too

heavy, Itmay slip off thetrack when opened. To open the
drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight

out.
To remove: Pull drawer straight out and lift over the

guide stops.
To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide drawer

Into place.

_/_f GUIDE STOP

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REMOVABLE KNOBS

The control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulllng the knob stralgM off stem. Be sure that the knob
Is In the OFF posltlon before removal.

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

CauUon: Read these instructions carefully be-
fore replacing the knobs. Replacing the knobs
Improperly will damage the knobs and the spring
€lip on the stems. If this happens, the knobs will
fit loosely.
To replace the knob:

1. The knob stem has a groove In each side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see illustration).

MOLDED

mB

SPRING

CLIP

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

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

knob Into the clear groove on the stem.

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 models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
remove the chrome trim ring. See the Self-Cleaning
Section about Information on cleaning porcelain
enameled reflector bowls In self-clean cycle.

3. Lift out the bowl.

Do not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when

heated during normal use.

IMPORTANT: Never operate • €ooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the cnoktop, burning of wiring insu.
lation and loss of energy.

ELEMENTS

REFLECTOR BOWLS RECEPTACLE

TO replace:

1. Replace the bowl. Be sum the receptacle Is showing

In the bowl opening.

2. For models wit h porcelain enameled reflector bowls,

replace chrome trim ring.

3. Slide the plug of tha element firmly Into the receptacle
and lower the element Into place.

LIFT-UP COOKTOP

To raise the cooktop so the area underneath can be
cleaned, grasp the cooktop at the front and lift up.

The range has a support rod to hold the cooktop while
cleaning. Lower the support rod as shown In the Illus-
tration.

When finished cleaning, lower the cooktop. Besurethat
the strikes fit the catches on each side of the cooktop.

Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain
enameled cooktops carefully.

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ANTI-TIP DEVICE

If your range is rentoved for cleaning,
servicing or any reason, be sure anti-
tip device is re-engaged properly
when the range is replaced• Failure

to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury.

When replacing the range:

1. Slide the range Into place.

2. Be sure the rear leg leveler fuIlyengagestheslot In
the bracket. TO Insure the device is properly In-
stalled and engaged, remove the drawer panel and
Inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure It fits
securely into the slot.

ADJACENT CABINET
OR FINAL LOCATION OF

RANGE SIDE PANEL

MAKE SURE LEG LEV-
ELER ENGAGES SLOT

OUTSIDE EDGE OF
BRACKET TO BE FLUSH

WITH LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Save time and money m Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service ceils, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a

problem, always check this list of common problems and possible soluUons before you cell for ssrvlce.
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 and your Repair Parts List handy with the model, serial number and purchase date.

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK

Range does not work; • No power to range Check household circuit breaker or fuse.

totally Inoperative Check cord (If equipped) to be sure it Is

plugged In.

Oven does not heat; • Oven controls set lncor- Check oven control.
cooktop elements OK rectly

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

Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.

Foods do not bake
properly

Improper operation of con-

trol
Oven not preheated long

enough

Improper rack or pan place-
ment

Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered

Improper use of foil
Improper temperature sst-

ring for utensil used
Recipe not followed

Range and oven rack not
level

Using Improper cookware

Be sure to preheat:
until Indicator light goes out.

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?

Check the installation section for leveling
Instructions.

See cooking hints.

Oven temperature Thermostat calibration See adjustments described after this sec-
seems Inaccurate tion.

13 NESER55

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE(CONT.)

PROBLEM

• Foods do not broil
properly

Oven smokes

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK

• Oven door closed

• Improper rack position

• Oven preheated

Improper utensil used

• Improper broiling time

Dirty oven
Broiler pan full of grease

left In oven

Open door to broil stop position.
Check broil pan placement; see

Broiling section.

• Do not preheat when broiling.

• Use broiler pan and grid

supplied with range.

• Check broiling chart.

• Check for heavy splllover.

• Check pan and grid aftereach

use.

THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS

The temperature In your new oven has been set cor-
rectly at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipe
temperatures and times the first few times you bake in
your new oven.

Ifyou think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can

adjust It yourself. To decide how much to change the
temperature, set the oven temperature 25°F higher or

lower than the temperature In your recipe, then bake.

The results of this "test" should give you an Idea of how

much the temperature should be changed.

To adjust knob:

1. Turn OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and remove the
knob by pulling straight off.

2. Look at the back of the knob. The arrow pointing to
the center of the bottom screw Indicates the original
factory setting.

3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws about 2
turns each.

4. Hold the knob handle (A on Illustration) while turning
the disk (B on Illustration) in the desired direction to

increaseordecrease thetemperature (See Illustration for
"Standard" thermostat). As you turn, you should be

able to hear clicks and feel notches or teeth. Each
click or notch Is 15°F. You can turn up to 2 clicks or

notches in either direction.

5. When you reach the desired adjustment, retlghten

both screws.

"A" "B"

KNOB DISK

TO MAKE OVEN
COOLER

TURN DISK

TO MAKE OVEN

HOTTER_
TURN DISK-J

14 NESER51

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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r 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, falls to function properly due to a defect 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 defecUve 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 Installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,

any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation ofthe 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 IsIn use 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, ROEBUCK and CO.

Dept. 731 CR-W
Seers Tower

_-_ Chicago, IL 60684 j

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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.

YaarsofOwnershlpCoverage lstYear 2ndYear 3rdYear

Replacement of Defective

1 Parts oth.r than porcelain W MA MA

or Glass

90 DAYS

2 Mechanical Adjustment W MA MA

30 DAYS

3 PorcIlaln and Glass Part, W MA MA

Anntml Preventive Malnten-

4 ance Check lt your request MA MA MA

W - W_rnrd MA- fl_lntlrcmce Ag_nl

CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE

CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Kenmore" America's Best Selling Appliance Brand

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684