Kenmore 790.31 User Manual

GAS COOKTOP

Use & Care Guide

PARRILLA DE COCINAR A GAS

Manual del Usuario

Models, Modelos 790. SIGO?:«, 790.3101

5!« = color number, número de color

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com

P/N 318200678 Rev. A (0603)

Table of Contents

Cooktop Warranty..................................................................2

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protection Agreements

Grounding Instructions...........................................................6

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion

Surface Cooking.....................................................................7

Before setting Surface Controls.............................................8

Setting Surface Controls...................................................9-10

General Care & Cleaning

Before You Call....................................................................13

Sears Service.......................................................................14

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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. This serial plate is
located under the cooktop. See bottom of this page for the

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serial plate location.
Model No. 790.____________________________________

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Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future

reference.

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Kenmore Pro Appliance Warranty

One Year 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.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For five years from the date of purchase, when this range is installed, operated, and maintained according to all instructions
supplied with this product. Sears will replace the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons below. After
the first year, customer must pay labor cost of installation.

• Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock.

• Cooktop elements if they are defective.

This warranty covers only 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 orfailure 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; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy underthis limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness tor 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number printed on the
serial plate. The serial plate is located under the cooktop.

Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to
record the serial number for future reference (See Product
Record above).

Printed in United States

Serial plate is
located under

the burner box

Important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.

r I Thig symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily, harm, death or property damage.
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If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

— 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 try to 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 the

gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

Remove ail tape and packaging wrap before using the

cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after

unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play

with packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial

plate attached to the cooktop.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas

Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition and CAN/CGA
B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70—latest edition, and local code requirements.

Install and/or adjust only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this cooktop.

In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect
the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box and how to turn off the gas
supply at the main shutoff valve.

User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by

a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the

recommended repair service forthis appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop

by removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of
the product.

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result in serious injuries and may also cause damage
to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play

around the cooktop.

Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can

Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials should
not be stored on the cooktop, near surface burners.

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

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children in the cabinets above the cooktop.

• Do not leave children alone—Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to

sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR
AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface burners

may be hot even though the flames are not visible.
Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let
clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these
areas are the cooktop and the surfaces facing the
cooktop.

• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials contact hot surfaces.

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

Do not store items of interest to

NEVER use this appliance as a space

Important Safety Instructions

Do Not Use Water or Flouron Grease Fires—Smother

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

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

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp pot holders

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not

let the potholders touch the flame or burners. Do not use a

towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.

Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.

Know which knob controls each surface burner.

Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the

burners. Visually check that the burner has lit. Then adjust

the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the

utensil.

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size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion

of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will
also improve efficiency.

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sealed gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on a sealed

gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and can
result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allow
able current standards. This can be hazardous to your
health.

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equipped with one or more surface burners of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to cover the
surface burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may result
in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the
surface burner will also improve efficiency.

Do not use stove top grills on your

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Use proper pan size—This appliance is

• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High
Heat Settings—Boil overs cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.

• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface burner pans. Protective liners or aluminum foil
may interfere with heat and air distribution, and
combustion. Damage to the cooktop or personal injury
may result.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, orotherglazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop
use.

• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If a
burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover
will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able
to see that the burner is on. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the
cooktop or burners because the covers may cause
overheating. Airwill be blocked from the burner and
cause combustion problems.

GLASS COOKTOPS (some models):

• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If

cookfop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create
a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.

• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful
to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.

• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.

This could cause glass to break.

• Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface. They
may scratch the cooktop surface.

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all 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 on hood or filter. G reasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food

underthe hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's

instructions for cleaning.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges
of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface

Burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of

flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be

positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend

over adjacent surface burners.

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• Do not let pans boil dry. Pans that boil dry may
permanently damage the cooktop by breaking, fusing
to, or marking it. (This type of damage is not covered
by your warranty).

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Waterand 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 reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.

PROTECTION AGREEIVIENTS

IntheU.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for
years of dependable operation. But like all products, it
may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to
time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the
life of your new product. Here’s what’s included in the
Agreement:
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Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists

Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor
on all covered repairs
“No-iemon” guarantee-replacement

of your covered product if four or more product
failures occur within twelve months

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Product replacement if your covered product can’t
be fixed

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request - no extra charge

Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears

representative on products requiring in-home repair,
plus convenient repair scheduling

Power surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longerthan promised

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentral®for service. With over 2400

Service Technicians and more than a million parts and

accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and

skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.

Your Kenmore*product is designed, manufactured
and tested to provide years of dependable operation. But

like all products, it may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

■ Is your way to buy tomorrow’s service at today’s price

■ Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and
tear

■ Provides phone support from a Sears representative on

products requiring in-home repair

■ Even if you don’t need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to
ensure that your product is in proper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For more information about
Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements,

call 1-800-361-6665

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Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is
all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment

online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,
who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for
years to come. Purchase your Master Protection

Agreementtoday!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information call
1-800-827-6655.

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