Kenmore 790.3047 Use And Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Manual del Usuario

Models, Modelos 790. 3017,',.', 3047,b"

.,. = Color number, numero de color

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

P/N 318200954 Rev. B (0801)

Table of Contents

Wail Oven Warranty ....................................................... 2

Product Record .............................................................. 2

Serial Plate Location ...................................................... 2

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......................... 3-4

Protection Agreements ................................................... 5

Grounding instructions .................................................. 6

Oven ignition ................................................................... 6

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion ........... 6

Wait Oven Features ......................................................... 7

Oven Vent and Racks ...................................................... 8

Air Circulation in the Oven ............................................. 8

Control Pad Features ...................................................... 9

Setting the Clock ............................................................ 10

Setting the Oven Controts ........................................ t %17

Self-Cleaning (some models} ................................... 18-19

General Care & Cleaning .......................................... 20-23

Adjusting the Oven Temperature ................................... 23

BeforeYou Call .......................................................... 24=25

Sears Service ................................................................. 26

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

OneYear 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 or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1=800-4=MY-HOME ®to arrange for free
repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.

This warranty covers onJy defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

6. 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.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; Hmitation 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 limitations on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
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. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of
your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial

plate. 790,
Model No.

Serial No.
Date of purchase

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
P_ease carefully read and save these instructions

This Use & Care Manual contains general 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 when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Printed in United States 2

Seria P ate

Location

You wiii find the
model and serial

number printed on
the serial plate. The
serial plate is located
along the interior side

trim and visible when
the oven door is

opened.

Rememberto record
the serial number for
future reference,

Serial Plate

Location

important Safety instructions

Read aH instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manuaUcontains important safety symboUsand instructions. PUeasepay attention to these symboUsand follow aH
instructions given.

This symboUwHUheUpalert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

This symboUwHUheUpalert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage,

ifthe information in this manuaJ is not foltowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personaJ injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoJine or other flammable vapors and tiquids in the vicinity of this or any other applia nce.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
o Do not try to tight any appJiance.

o Do not touch any electricaJ switch; do not use any phone in your building.
o mmmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas suppHer's instructions.

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

-- mnstaHation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

o Remove aHtape and packaging before using the

appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with

o Proper installation. Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National FueJ Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54 Jatest edition, and National Electrical
Code ANSl/NFPA No.70-tatest edition and tocal code

requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this appliance,

Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for
this appliance. Know how to disconnect the electrical power

to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of
an emergency,

Electronic controllers can be damaged by

cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the

first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of

time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
temperature above 0°0/32°F for at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the power supply.

, All watt ovens can tip.
o injury to persons could result.
o install mounting brackets packed with

wall oven.

o See mnstaHation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the wall

oven must be secured by properly
installed mounting brackets provided

with the wall oven. Refer to the
Installation Instructions for proper

mounting bracket installation.

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Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.

Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if
it is to be stored or discarded.

Stepping, Jeaning, sitting or putting
down on the door of this appliance can resutt in
serious injuries and may also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around

o Storage on Appliance. FlammaMe materiaJs should

not be stored near surface units. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,

plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or

near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.

Do not use the oven for storage.

Do not store items of interest to

children in the cabinets above an appliance. Children
climbing on the appliance to reach items could be

o Do not leave children alone. Children shouM not be

teft aJone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance untess specifically recommended in

the manuals. All other servicing should be done only
by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance,

o DO

mNTERmORSURFACESOFTHEWALLOVENUNTmLTHEY
HAVECOOLED.Theovenheatingburnermaybehoteven

though the flames are not visibUe,Areas near the burner may

become hot enough to cause burns, During and after use, do

not touch, orbt clothing or other fiammabb materiaUstouch
these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool
Among these areas are the oven vent openings, the surfaces

near these openings, oven door, window and broiler drawer

o Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging

garments shouJd never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not bt cbthing or other fiammabb

materiaUs contact hot surfaces,

important Safety

NOT TOUCH mNTERmOR OVEN BURNER OR *

instructions

Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool, Remove all utensils from

the rack before removing rack, If rack must be moved while
oven is hot, use extreme caution, Use pot holders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposition, Do not let pot

holders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven,

NEVER use this appliance as a space

heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in

carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
o Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother

the fire with a pan tid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemicaJ or foam-type extinguisher.

o When heating fat or grease, watch it cJosely. Fat or

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot,

o Use Onty Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do

not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units, Do

not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a

potholder,

o Remove the oven doors from any unused appliance if it

is to be stored or discarded.

o Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of

pressure may cause the container to burst and

result in injury.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the appliance
during a power failure. If power fails, always turn off the
appliance, If the appliance is not turned off and the power

resumes, it will begin to operate again, Once the power

resumes, reset the clock and oven function,

mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN

o Use Care When Opening an Oven Door--Stand to the

side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven,
Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace

food in the oven,

o Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The wall oven is

vented at the upper control panel or at the center trim
depending of the model, Touching the surfaces in this

area when the wall oven is operating may cause severe

burns, Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
near the oven vent, These items could melt or ignite,

NEVER cover any slots, hobs or passages

in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with matedaJs
such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the

oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning, Aluminum
foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard,

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

o Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with

aluminum foit. Exposed fat and grease could ignite,

o Do not touch a hot oven light butb with a damp ctoth.

Doing so could cause the bulb to break, Disconnect the
appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb,

o Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil 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.

mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR CLEANmNG
YOUR OVEN

o CJean the appliance reguJaHy to keep aH parts free of

grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean, Do not
allow grease to accumulate, Greasy deposits in the fan

could catch fire, Refer to the hood manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning,

o Cleaners/Aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's

recommended directions for use, Be aware that excess
residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and/orinjury,

SELF-OLEANmNG OVEN MODELS

o CJean in the seff-cJeaning cycJe onty the parts of the

appliance tisted in this Owner's Guide. Before using the
self-cleaning cycle of the appliance, remove the broiler pan
and any utensils stored in the appliance,

o Do not ctean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is

essential for a good seal, Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket,

o Do not use oven cJeaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner

protective coating of any kind should be used inoraround any
part of the appliance

The health of some birds is extremely

sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-dean cycle of
any wall oven, Move birds to another well ventilated room,

_MPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects
or other productive harm, and requires businesses to warn

customers of potential exposure to such substances,

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like all products, it may require service from time to time,
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Grounding instructions (eJeotr o gnjt onmodeUson y)

iMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for

your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a

properly grounded receptacle, DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from

this plug,

For personal safety, this oven must be properly grounded, For maximum

safety, the power cord must be plugged into a 120V_0 Hz, outlet that is

correctly polarized and properly grounded,

if a two-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal

responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded

three-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician,

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third round grounding

prong from the power cord plug, See the installation instructions packaged with

this oven for complete installation and grounding instructions, Do not operate

the oven using a two-prong adapter or an extension cord,

Avoid fire hazard or

electrical shock, Do not use an adaptor
plug, an extension cord, or remove

grounding prong from electrical power cord,

Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death,

Grounding
type wall

receptacle

Power supply cord with

3-prong grounding plug

Oven ignition

When you turn the oven on, the glow bar igniter begins to heat, When the lighter is hot enough, inless than 1 minute, the gas

flows into the burner and is ignited,

The igniter glows bright orange when hot, it cycles on and off with the thermostat and wiii glow whenever the burner is on,

Do not attempt to light the oven burners during a power failure. The oven burner valves wiii not open up

and will prevent the gas from flowing through the burner valves to the burners, in the event of a power failure, turn the

Temperature Control knob to OFF, When power resumes, turn the Temperature Control knob back to desired temperature,

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas, it is shipped from the factory for use with

Natural Gas,

Refer to the Installation instructions for conversion from Natural Gas to Propane Gas, or from Propane Gas to Natural Gas,

Severe shock or damage to the appliance may occur if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer,

_Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application

needs must be made by an authorized Sears Service Center or other qualified L,P, service agency,

Your

Gas

Wall Oven

Features

At a G_ance

Wail Oven Features

Note: "[he features of your wall oven will vary according to model

Ebctronb Oven Controls with Cbck and
Kitchen Timer (Features wHUvary

according to model'

Gas Burner

interior Oven Light

Manual or Seff=Cban Oven

depending on your mode[

BroH Pan insert

BroHPan

Glass Front
Oven Door with

Large Window
Opening

Large 1 Piece
Door Handle

Storag ,draweror
broiling drawer

Adjustabb Oven Racks

Oven Vent and Racks

Oven Vent Location

Some models are equipped with a b!ower which rune in baking

and serf-cleaning mode to keep aH internal components at a cool temperature.
The blower may keep running even if the oven has been turned off, until the
components have cooJed down.

Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented through the upper control pane! trim, When the oven is on, warm

air is reUeased through the vent, This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the
oven and good baking resuUts,

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN). AUwaysuse oven mitts when using the oven.

To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and
slide out.

To reptace an oven rack, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

Air Circulation in the Oven

If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger cookware
as shown.

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5o10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch
each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must
circulate around the pans and cookware inthe oven for even heat to reach around

the food.

1 Oven Rack

Multiple Oven Racks