Kenmore 71381 Use, Care, Safety Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

USEANDCARE

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

Cooktop Controls ....................................................... 6

Oven Controls ............................................................. 6

Burner ignition ............................................................ 6

Wok Cooking ............................................................... 6

Oven Vent .................................................................... 7

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

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

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

Removal ol Packaging Tape .................................... 11

Removable Range Parts ..................................... 11-13

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

What toDo BeforeCalling for Service..............14, 15

TemperatureAdjustments .......................................16

WARRANTY

MODEL 71381

SEARS

Kenmore

USE • CARE •SAFETY

MANUAL

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP

• INJURY COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED WITH

RANGE

• SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473

TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips head screwdriver

1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench

Bracket attachesto floor or wallto hold either right or left 3.

rear leg leveler. If fastening to floor, be sure that screws
do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If this
cannot be determined, use shorter screws that will not

penetrate through flooring.

If the bracket came with your range, It is shipped at-

tached to the lower range back. Remove and discard

the shipping screw that holds the bracket and then

4.

follow Instructions below.

1. Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the
right or left side of range location.

2. If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown in Figure 1.

Ifthere is no adjacent cabinet, determine where the
location of the range side (painted outside panel) will

be. Place the bracket with its outside edge at this

location and against back wall. See Figure 1.

5,

ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE
PANEL

OUTSIDE EDGE OF

BRACKET TO BE
FLUSH WITH LEFT OR
RIGHT SIDE OF RANGE

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WALL BEHIND •

RANGE

Determine whet her you will anchor the bracket tothe

floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with the
screws provided. Screws are self-drilling In wood,

plywood, particle and chip board, and most metal
framing. Ifattachlngtomasonry, youcanbuysultable

screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use a
masonry drill to drill the required holes.

Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at
least two turns. See your installation guide for more

leveling information before positioning range.
Slide the range into place. Be sure rear leg leveler

fully engages slot in bracket. If range cannot be
moved back far enough for rear leg leveler to enter

bracket, move bracket forward as required and attach

to floor in new location.

BRACKET

SCREWMUST ENTER_

WOOD ORMETAL |

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WALL
PLATE

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ATTACHMENT TO WALL

Fig, 1

Fig. 2

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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:

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WARNING: If the Information In this manual is I

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not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal Injury ordeath.

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not tryto light any appliance!

• Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not

use any phone in your building!

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow thegas supplier's

instructions!

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.

-- Installation and service must be performed

by aqualified Installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.

WARNING:

The adjustments In the Installation Instructions
must be made before you try to use your range. If

you are using Liquefied Petroleum Gas (bottled
gas) all L.P. adjustments in the installation instruc-
tions must be made before use. Ifyour range is not
properly adjusted, flames may be too high, the
range may use too much fuel, release toxic fumes

or cook poorly.

Teach children not toplay with control knobs or any
other part of the range.

Never leave children alone or unattended where a
range is In use.

Never leave the oven door open when you are not
watching the range.

Never let anyone climb, sit or stand on the open
oven door or any other part of the range. Their weight

might cause the range to tip over.
WARNING: To prevent accidental tipping of the

range from abnormal usage, Including excess load-
ing of the oven door, attach it to the wall or floor by

installing the anti-tip bracket supplied. Ifthe range is
moved for cleaning, servicing or any reason, besure

the 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.

NGSAF12-1

To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual
carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the

safety sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by

looking for the symbol or the word "Safety".

Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat

settings. Boilovers cause smok-
ing and greasy spillovers could

catch fire.

Never use a towel or other bulky

cloth as a potholder, Such cloths
could catch fire.

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

CAUTION.
Never store things in an oven or

near cooktop elements/burners.
These things may catch fire and
plastic items could melt.

Never wear loose clothing when

using your range. Such clothing
could catch fire,

Never use your range for warm-

ing or heating a room. You could
be burned or seriously injured.
Such misuse could also cause

damage to the range,

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 elements/burners.

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CAUTION:
Do Not store items of interest to

children above a range or on the
backguard of a range.

Children climbing on a range to
reach such items could be seri-

ously injured. NGSAF06

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep this book for later use.
Always follow cleaning Instructions in this book.
Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly

by a qua,fled tnchniclan.
Always keep the range area clear and free from things

that will burn, gasollne 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 burners.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the

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

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

cause steam burns.
Always use care when opening oven dour. Let hot air

and steam out before moving food.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the oven

unless instructions are given in this book. All other
work should be done by a qualified 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
the oven. Never let grease build up on your oven. You

can keep grease fires from starting If you Clean up
grease and spills after each oven use.

Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. Im-
proper use of foil could start afire and cause Incomplete

combustion.

Never block the flow of combustion and ventllstlon air
through oven vents and cooktop burners.

Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.

Always keep the range and oven clean by foiiowlng
Instructions In thls book. Food and grease are easy to

Ignite. Clean the range, oven and vent hood regularly.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or

drapes, wooden utensils, plastic utensits or canned
food a safe distance away from your range.

Place oven racks Indeelred poslUo nwhile oven Is cool.
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.

Always use care when touching the cooktop.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholdera and

other linens a safe distance away from your range.
Never store such Items on your range.

Do not use awok on the cooklng surface If the wok has
a round metal ring which Is placed over the burner grate

to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap which

may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it
may cause the burner to work improperly. This may

cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting In a health hazard. Expo-
sure to carbon monoxide may cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm according to the California

safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

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

Read and understand this informtion NOW!
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 burner.

2. Smother the fire with a UghUy fitting pan lid, baking

soda or with a dry chemical foam or halon type

extinguisher.

OVEN FIRE

Do not try to move the pan.

1. Close oven door and turn controls off.

2. Iffire continues, throw baking suda on the fireor

use a dry chemical foam or halon type
extinguisher.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act requires the Governor of California to publish

a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm and requires

businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene,

carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused pri-

marily by the Incomplete combustion of natural gas or
L.P. fuels. Properly adjusted ranges, Indicated by a
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize Incom-
plete combustion. Exposure tothese substances can be

minimized further by venting with an open window or
using a ventilation fan or hoed.

NGSAF14-1

LIFT-UP/OFF COOKTOP

YOUR RANGE

IMPORTANT:

The model and serial number of your oven can be found on a tag,
on the left side of the front frame. Pull out broiler drawer to locate.

OVEN VENT (may get hot

during oven use; DO NOT

block vent)

REMOVABLE

GRATES

(See page 6)

OVEN CONTROL

(See pages 6 & 15)

BURNER

(See page 13)

OVEN LIGHT SWITCH

REMOVABLE

OVEN RACKS
(See page 12)

(with _oplocks

_rsaf_y)

REMOVABLE

OVEN BOTTOM

(Seepage12)

REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

(Sea page 11)

REMOVABLE

ROL_OUTBROILER

BROILER PAN
& GRID

NGFSF06

TO START THINGS COOKING

COOKTOP

The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
burner Is turned on by that knob.

eO O0 Oe O0
O0 eO O0 Oe

Left Left Right Right
Rear Front Rear Front

To operate cooktop controls:

1. Push to turn knob left to LITE.

2. After the burner lights, turn knob to desired flame
setting.

COOKTOP
CONTROL

Ifacooktop burner fails to light within five seconds, turn

the knob to OFF and wait one minute before trying
again.

Ifthe burner still will not light, check the service section
in this manual.

As a safety precaution you should set
controls so flame heats pan bottom

only and does not lick pan sides.
Flames licking pan sides are unsafe
and waste heat.

WOK COOKING

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok.

Flat-bottomed woks are available at your local retail

store.

Do not use woks which have support rings. Use ofthese

types of woks, with or without the ring In place, can be

dangerous. Placing the ring over the burner grate may
damage theburner grate and burner head. Also, placing

the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to

work improperly resulting In carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards. This could be dan-

gerous to your health. See the Safety Section of this
manual. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.

You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

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OVEN

To use your oven or broiler.

1. Push in and set the OVEN CONTROL to desired
temperature or to BROIL. When broiling, be sure to

set the knob to the mark In the BROIL section of the
knob.

2. When finished, turn OVEN CONTROL to 0FF.

BURNER IGNITION

OVEN CONTROL

COOKTOP SPARK IGNITION---When you turn the
cooktop knob to LITE, the spark igniter makes a series

ofelectric sparks (ticking sound)which lightsthe burner.
After the burner lights, turn knob to desired setting.

During a power failure the burners will not light autO-
matically. In an emergency, a cooktop burner may be lit

with a match by following the steps below.

Lighting gas burners with a match

is dangerous. You should match

light the cooktop burners only in

emergency,

1. Light a match and hold the flame near the burner

you want to light. Wooden matches work best.

2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly. Be sure
you are turning the correct knob for the burner you
are lighting.

NOTE: If the burner does not light within five
seconds, turn the knob off and wait one minute

before trying again.

OVEN IGNITION

When you turn the Oven Control on, the oven spark
igniter makes a series of electric sparks (ticking sound)

which light the pilot light. About I minute after the pilot
light Is lit, the burner witt light.

During a power failure the oven burner will not light

automatically.

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During a power failure the oven
burner cannot be lit and you should

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not try to do so. Doing so could

severely injure you.

NGMTC18-2

OVEN COOKING

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

Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and Is more apt to be accurate then the oven It

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

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

Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure Ingredients properly.
Use proper pan placement.

Place pans on the oven racks with 1" to I 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 layer s

When baking several Items stagger pans so that no

pan Is directly above another.

Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking

baked products. Allow 10 minutes for preheating.

Opening the door too often to check food during
baking will allow heat loss and 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 ofpan

is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.

There may be some odor when 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 on the oven

bottom. Foil used on the oven bottom 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 preheeUng, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief _lme,

the preheat temperature will be lost.

OVEN VENT

When the oven is on, heated airmoves through a vent In
or below the backguard behind the cooktop. On the

cooktop, this hot air may make pot handles hot or melt

plastic Items left too near the vent.

The vent Is necessary for proper air circulation In the

oven and good baking results. Do not block this
vent. Doing so my cause cooking failure, fire or
damage to the range.

MOISTURE

•Asyour oven heats up,the temperature change oftheair

Inthe oven may causewater droplatsto form on thedoor
or door glass. To prevent this, open the oven door for

the first minute of oven heat up to let the moist air out.

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BROILING

Broiling Is cooking by direct 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 piecing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on

the rack In the lower broiler compartment. The

recommended rack position and cooking time can
be found In the chart at dght.

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

the meat browns on the outside, yet stays redto pink
Inthecenter. Moving the meat farther away from the

burner lets the meat cook tothe center white brown-

Ingoutside. Side one should be cooked I - 2minutes
longer than side two.

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Your ovenand broiler doors should be !

completely closed while broiling.

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Use only the broiler panand grid that came withyour
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, saltthe 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
inthe 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.

The removable roll-out broiler drawer should never
be used as a storage compartment. Cookware,

-bakeware, plastics, flammable materials, or any

other Items, could catch fire resulting in serious
burns.

Do not cover the entire broiler grid
with foil. Poor drainage of hot fat
may cause a broiler fire.

if a fire starts, close the oven door

and turn controls off. If fire contin-

ues, throw baking soda on the fire.
Do not put water on the fire.

POSITIONING BROILER PAN

After placing food on the broiler pan, slide the pan Into
the proper rack position In the lower broiling compart-

ment.

Be sure the sump (grease wel I) in the pan is to the
front of the range.

1. BOTTOM RACK PORTION 3. THIRD RACK

PO_qlON

2. SECOND RACK
POSmON

(GREASE WELL)

Food

Steak - 1" Thick

Rare
Medium

Well Done

Ground Beef Patties

Medium
Well Done

Lamb Chops - 1" Thlcb
Pork Chops - 1" Thick

Pork Shoulder Steaks
Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick

Fish (Fillets)
Chicken (Halves)
Frankfurters
Bacon

Open-face Sandwiches

Rack

PosiUon Total Time

3 = Highest (minutes)
1 = Lowest

3 10-12
3 14-16

2 20-22

3 11-13
3 13-15

2 16-20
2 20.25

2 15-20
3 14-16

2 10.15

1 40-60
2 10.15

2 5-7

2 6-10

This chart is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-

ness, and starting temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, witl affect the cooking

time. Times in the chart are based on the food being at

refrigerator temperature.

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CLEANING TIPS

On the following pages, all removable parts on your range are shown. Refer to those pages when cleenlng.
Warm water, a mild detergent end asoft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts ofyour range. Do not use metal

scouring pads, except where recommended.

Range cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or brushed chrome. Porcelain enamel looks like apainted

surface. Brushed chrome has a metallic appearance.

PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS

Control panel Detergent, warm water, sort cloth DOHOT use abrasive cleaners, steel wool

or plsetlc scouring pads. Dry thoroughly
after cleenlng.

Control knobs Mild soap and water Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not

soak. Dry and return controls to unit.

Cooktop burners

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

Detergent, warm water, plastic or
nylon scouring pad or boll In Dip-

It@solution to remove stubborn

soll

Cleansing powder, soap, water,
soft cloth

Do not use all-purpose cleaners, ammo-
nia, powder cleansers or oven cleaners.

Such products can scratch or discolor
the burners. TO use Dip-It® solution,

remove burners and boll for 20 minutes In

• 2 tbsp. Dip-it® granules per quart of wa-
ter. Boll with burner head down. Rinse

thoroughly,drain and completely dryburn-
ers in a 200°F oven for 1/2 hour. After

cleaning or a splllover, light the burners
and make sure that no ports are clogged

(see removable parts section).
If hot fruit fillings or foods that are acidic

foods such asmilk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
sauces with vinegar orlemon juice should
spill on the cooktop, use adry paper towel
or cloth to wipe up right away. When the

surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For
other spills, such as fat spatterlngs, wash

with soap and water when cooled and
then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth.

Glass oven door Glass cleaner and paper towels Remove stubborn soil with paste of bak-

ing soda and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Rinse thoroughly.

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CLEANING TiPS (CONTINUED...)

CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS

PART

Painted surfaces-.-Front of
oven door, sides of range

Broiler pan and gdd (rack)

Removable porcelain
enamel oven bottom

Soap and water, damp cloth,
paper towel, glass cleaner on
door glass

Soap and water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commercisl oven

cleaner on panonly, dishwasher

Soap and water, soap-filled
scouring pad

DO NOT USE oven cleaners, clesnslng
powders or harsh abrsslves. These mlgM

scratch the surface. If eclds (marinades,
tomato sauces, basUng materials,...)

should spill on the range while It Is hot,
use a dry paper towel or cloth to wlpa up

dght away. When the surface has cooled,

wash and dnse. For other spills, such as
fat spatterlngs, etc., wash with soap and
waterwhen cooled and then dnee. Polish

with a dry cloth.

Glass cleaner can be used on glass door
fronts.

DO NOT USE commercial oven cleaners

on grid. Drain fat; cool pan and rack
sllgMly. Do not let soiled pan and grid

stand In oven to cool. Sprinkle on deter-
gent. Fill the pan with warm water and

spread cloth or paper towel over the grid.
Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes.

Wash; scour If necessary. Rinse and dry.
OPTION: The broiler pan and rack may

also he cleaned in a dishwasher.

The oven bottom can be removed for
cleaning large spills.

Standard oven Interior
(CAUTION: When In use,

light bulbs can become
warm enough to break if
touched with moist cloth
or towel. When cleaning,

avoid touching warm

lamps with cleaning cloths

if lamp cover Is removed.)

Soap and water, soap-fined
scouring pad, commercial oven

cleaner

Cool before cleaning.
FOR LIGHT SOIL: Frequent wiping with

mildsoap andwater (especially after cook-
Ing meat) will prolong the time between

majorclaanlngs. Rinsethoroughly. NOTE:
Soap left on linercauses additional stains

when oven Is reheated.

FOR HEAVY SOIL= Choose an oven

cleaner and follow label Instructions. Use
of rubber gloves Is recommended. Wipe

off any cleaner that gets on thermostat

bulb. When rinsing oven after cleaning,
also wipe thermostat bulb.

Racks/shelves

Soap and water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commercial oven

cleaner

Your shelves can becleaned by using any
and all mentioned materials. Rinse thor-

oughly to remove all materials after clean-

Ing.

NOTE: Some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening and dlscolorsUon.
When using for first time, test cleaner on small part of rack and check for

discoloration before completely cleaning.

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REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT (some models)

Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch bulb

with wet hands. Never wipe oven light aroa with
wet cloth.

Never touch the electrically live metal collar on the bulb

when replacing It.

Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.

Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. An

appliance buIb Is smaller than a standard 40 watt house-

hold bulb and Is made to withstand high oven tempera-

tures and have a much longer bulb life.

BULB

REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:

The safest way to remove adhesive left from packing tape on newappliancos to assure nodamage is done tothe finish
of the product Is an application of household liquid dish washing detergent, mineral o11,or cooking oil Apply with
soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe with soft cloth. DO NOT use plastic pad or equivalent. This procedure Isalso safe

for the face of microwave doors and other plastic parts.

NOTE: The plastic tape that Is not removed from chrome trim on range parts CANNOT be removed if baked on.

REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

TO remove:

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

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

hinges. Do not lift the door by the handle. Glass
breakage or damage to the door could result.

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

STOPPOSITION

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REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS

Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.

To install:

1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack

guides.

2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack

guide, then lift the front of the rack a bit and push the
rack all the way In.

To remove:

1. Pull the oven rack out, then up.
The racks are designed with stop locks so when

placed correctly on the shelf support, they will
step when extended from the oven and will net

tilt when food is removed from or placed on them.

BUMP

GUIDE

REMOVABLE OVEN BOTTOM

The oven bottom In your range can be removed for
easier cleaning.

Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
removing or replacing the oven bottom.

To remove:

1. Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side.

2. lift the front edge of the oven bottom enough to raise

the tabs from the slots in the front frame.

3. Push the oven bottom back about 1/4" to release the

flange from the front frame, then pull out.

To replace:

1. Slide the oven bottom into the oven so the back tabs

fit Into the slots In the oven back.

2. Grasp at finger slots and push the oven bottom back

and then clown to hook the flange under the front
frame.

3. Fit the front tabs Into the slots In the front frame.

SLOTIN

OVEN BACK

"FLANGE

RNGER

SLOTIN

FRONT FRAME

REMOVABLE ROLL-OUT BROILER

To remove the roll-out broiler for easier clean-
ing:

1. Pull broiler out until It stops, then push back in about
1 Inch.

2. Grasp handle, lift, and pull broiler out (lift the rollers
under the broiler over the roller guide stops in the

range).

To replace broiler=.

1. PUt the rollers under the broiler behind the roller
guide stops In the range.

2. Hold broiler In the raised position as you slide it part
way Into the range, then lower broiler and push

completely closed.

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ROLLER GUIDE

STOP

FRONTFRAME

BROILER

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LIFT-UP COOKTOP

The cooktop can be raised or removed so the area

underneath can be cleaned.

To raise cooktop:

1. Remove the burner grates.

2. Grasp the cooktop and lilt up.
To remove cooktop:

1. Remove the burner grates.

2. Grasp the cooktop and lilt the front a little.

3. Grasping the cooktop at the sides, hold It nearly flat
while you lilt It up and off.

Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain enameled
cooktops carefully.

HOLD COOKTOP FLAT TO REMOVE

SUPPORT ROD

REMOVABLE COOKTOP BURNERS

The cooktop burners on your range may be removed for

cleaning. Be sure all cooktop knobs are turned to
OFF and burners are cool, then remove or raise

the cooktop.
If shipping screws were not removed from the burner

when the range was Installed, do so now (sea your
Installation section for Instructions).

To replace bumers:

1. Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice (Fig. A).

2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the tab In the
slots In the burner support (Fig. A).

3. Be sure both tabsare Inthelr slots, thet the burner sits

level and stralgnt and that the flash tube forms a

straight line from the Igniter to the burner (Fig. B).

BURNER GAS VALVE
SUPPORT ORIFICE

IGNITER BRACKET
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS

FROM IGNITER BRACKET

To remove burners:

1. Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to release
the two tabs from the burner support (A In Fig. A).

2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away
from the front of the range to free the air shutter from
thegas valveorlfice (Fig. B). If theyare clogged, use

a wire or needle to clear them.

See the Cleaning Chart.
Be careful not to disturb the air shutter setting

while cleaning. If you need to readjust the airshutter,
see the Installation Section.

TAB AIR

SHUTI'ER

BURNER FLASH
PORTS TUBE

UGHTER

PORTS

BURNER

SUPPORT

fig. A

Fig. B

PILOT OR
IGNITER

13 NGMNT28-1

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Save time and money m Check this list before you cail for service.

To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the InatrucUons In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a

problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.

If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When

calling, have this manual handy with the model number, the Repair Parts list, model number, serial number and
purchase date.

PROBLEM DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

• Cooktop burners and oven
burners do not work

• Cooktop burner does not

work; oven OK

Foods do not bake properly

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Gas supply not connected or
not turned on. If using L.P.
gas, tank may be empty.

• Range not properly grounded

or polarlzad. This can affect
spark Ignition (spark ignition

models only).

• Controls not set correctly

• Burners notadjusted properly

• Soil clogging holes (ports) in

burner or burner assembly

misslignad

• Improper operation of control

• Burners notadjuated properly

• Oven not preheated long

enough

• Improper rack or pan piece-

ment

• Oven vent blocked or covered

• Improper temperature set-

ting for utensil used

• Recipe not followed

• Improper thennostat calibra-

tion

• Range and oven rack not

level

• Using Improper cookware

• To check If the gas Is tumad on, light the

cooktop burners wifh s match by follow-

Ing the steps In the Ignition section of this

manual. If the burners do not light, check
the shut-off valve below the lift-up

cooktop (see valve to be sure that It Is In
the open position).

Ifusing L.P. gas, isthere any gas Inthe LP.

tank?

• Check InatallaUon Instructions.

• See burner Ignition secUon Inthis manual.

• See the Installation InstrucUons.

• Check Installation Instructions

• See the removable cooktop burner sec-

tion and the cleaning tips In thls manual.

• Be sure to push knob In while turning.

• See the Installation Instructions.

• Be sure to preheat:

10 minutes

• Maintain uniform air space around pans

and utensils; see oven cooking section.

• Be sure oven vent (in panel behind

cooktop) is not blocked.

• Raduce temperature 25 deg rses for glass

or dull/darkened pans.

• Is recipe teated and reliable?

• Check oven temperature adjustment pro-
cadures (next page).

• Check the Installation Instructions for lev-

eling Instructions.

• See oven cooking secUon.

14 NGSER10-2

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

Improper rack position

Foods do not broil
properly

Oven preheated
improper utensil used

Check broil pen placement; sea Broiling
section.

Do not preheat when broiling.
Use broiler pen and grid supplied with

range.
Check broiling chart In bronlng section.

Close door.

Improper broiling time
Oven door open

Oven smokes Dirty oven Check for heavy splllover.

Broiler pen full of grease left Clean pan and grid after each use.

in oven Be sure that sump grease well Is to the

front of the range when broiling.

Oven light or work Light switch In off position Check switch setting.

light does not work Light bulb burned out Check or replace light bulb; see cleaning

(if equipped) and care Instructions.

Burners have yellow or
yellow-tipped flames

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A B C

Yellow flames -- Yellow tips on Soft blue flames --

Call for service, outer cones -- Normal for Natural Gas

Normal for L.P. Gas

If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look
like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.

With L.P. Gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

15 NGSER24

"DO-IT-YOURSELF" TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS

You may feel that your new oven cooks dlfferenUy than

the oven It replaced. We recommend that you use your

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

Ifyou think your new oven Is too hot (burning foods) or
not hot enough (foods are under-cooked) you canadjust

the temperature yourself. The appearance and texture
of foods are better Indicators of oven accuracy than

leexpenslve oven thermometers, such as those found In

the grocery stores, to check the temperature setting ot

your new oven. These thermometers can vary by 20-
40°F. In addition, the oven door must be opened to read
these thermometers. Opening the door will change the

temperature of the oven.
To decide how much to change the temperature, set the

oven temperature 25°F lower (If foods are burning) than
the temperature In your recipe, then bake. The result of

this "test" should give you an Idea of how much the

temperature should be changed.

TO MAKE THE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
1, Make sure the oven control knob Is In the OFF

position, Remove the knob by pulling Itstraight off.

2, Look at the back of the knob. The pointer In the

center Indicates the original temperature setting.

POINTER

KNOB _

4. TO make your oven temperature HOTTER, hold the

knob by the handle and turn the knob skirt Sothe tap
screw moves toward the word hotter. As youturn the

skirt you will hear clicks and feel notches or teeth.
Each click or notch will adjust the temperature 15°F

hotter.

TOP SCREWMOVES

TOWARDHO'FfER

5. To make your oven temperature COOLER, hold the
knob by the handle and turn the knob skirt Sothat the

top screw moves toward the word cooler. As you
turn the skirt you will hear clicks and feel notches or

teeth. Each click or notch will adjust the temperature

15°F cooler.

TOP SCREW MOVES

TOWARD COOLER

6. When you have made the desired temperature ad-

justment, re-tighten both screws and return the oven
control knob to your range.

3. Use a screwdriver to carefully loosen both screws.

16 NGSER25

NOTES

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KENMO

Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive st your

home in perfect condition
and will give you i)roper
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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RE GAS RANGE WARRANTY

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL

PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS

It,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, FAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FiNiSHED PARTS

If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defective in

material or workmanship, Sears wig replace the part, free of charge.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90days from thedate of Installatlo n, 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 is Inuse in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other

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

Dept. 731 CR.W
Sears Tower

Chicago, IL 60684

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WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" Is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
ssrvIce 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 Sellt"

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

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

Kenmore Ranges are deslg ned,manufactured and

tested for years ofdependable operstlon. Yet, any

modern appliance may require service from time
to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Maln-

tsnance Agreement provides protection from un-
expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying

maximum range efficiency.
Hera's a comparative warranty and Maintenance

Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.

Replacement of Defecdve

1 Parts other than Porcelaln W MA MA

or Glass

90 DAYS

2 Mechanical Adjustment W MA MA

30 DAYS

3 _or.,.,..n,a,.. P.,s W MA MA

Annual Preventive Malnten-

4 ..Ch.ok.,you..q..., MA MA MA

W - Warranty MA - Malntm_ancl Agreement

CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE

CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Ke n m o['e America's Best Selling Appliance Brand

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

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