Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Models/Modelos: 790.31113, 31123
Kenmore Elite®
Gas Cooktop
Plancha de cocinar a gas
P/N 316902489B (1201)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Elite Warranty ............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 3-4
Product Record ............................................................................. 5
Serial Plate Location ................................................................... 5
Grounding Instructions ................................................................ 5
Liqueed Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion ...................... 5
Setting Surface Controls ......................................................... 6-7
Surface Cooking .......................................................................... 8
Setting the Downdraft Vent System .......................................... 9
Setting Surface Burner Controls ............................................9-10
Kenmore Elite Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due
to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange
for free repair.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to lters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest
period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces DO
NOT allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied
warranties of merchantability or tness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
General Care & Cleaning .................................................... 11-13
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop ........................... 11
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions ............. 11
Cleaning the Burner Grates .................................................12
Cleaning the Burner Caps ....................................................12
Cleaning the Burner Heads ..................................................12
Cleaning the Vent Grate ......................................................13
Cleaning the Vent Seal ........................................................13
Cleaning the Grease Filter...................................................13
Cleaning the Vent Chamber ................................................ 13
Before You Call .......................................................................... 14
Protection Agreements ............................................................... 15
Sears Service ...............................................................................16
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179 - Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Printed in U.S.A.
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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.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm,
death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a re or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
— DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
ammable 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 re department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualied installer,
servicer or the gas supplier.
• Remove all 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 qualied
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.
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.
• User Servicing—DO NOT repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specically
recommended in the manuals. All other
servicing should be done only by a qualied
technician to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the cooktop.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a
cooktop by removing panels, wire covers, or
any other part of the product.
• Air curtain or other overhead hoods, which
operate by blowing a downward air ow on
to a range, shall not be used in conjunction
with gas ranges other than when the hood and
range have been designed, tested and listen
by an independent test laboratory for use in
combination with each other.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop
can result in serious injuries and may also cause
damage to the cooktop. DO NOT allow children to
climb or play around the cooktop.
• 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 ammable liquids. DO
NOT store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on
the cooktop. Flammable materials may explode
and result in re or property damage.
DO NOT store items of interest to
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 NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES,
OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface
burners may be hot even though the ames
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
ammable materials touch these areas until they
have had sucient time to cool. Among these
areas are the cooktop and the surfaces facing
the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-tting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using
the appliance. DO NOT let clothing or other
ammable materials contact hot surfaces.
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT Use Water or Flour on Grease
Fires—Smother the re 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 re 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 ame 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 ame so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust
ame size so it does not extend beyond the edge
of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the burner ame to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to ame will also
improve eciency.
DO NOT use stove top grills on
your 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 allowable
current standards. This can be hazardous to your
health.
Use proper pan size—This appliance
is equipped with one or more surface burners of
dierent sizes. Select utensils having at 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
eciency.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch re. Exhaust fan
ventilation hoods and grease lters should be
kept clean. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate
on lter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch
re.
• 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 ammable 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.
• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at
High Heat Settings—Boilovers 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,
or other glazed 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. Air will be blocked from the
burner and cause combustion problems.
IMPORTANT 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 reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
Please 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.
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Product Record
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product. You will nd 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
serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________________
Date of purchase ____________________________________
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
790.
Serial Plate Location
Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to
record the serial number for future reference.
Serial plate is
located under the
burner box.
Conversion to Liqueed Petroleum Gas (or L.P. Gas)
This natural gas appliance is designed to allow for
conversion to Liqueed Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
Only a qualied service agent should perform the L. P.
conversion. Contact the local gas provider for conversion.
The L. P. Conversion Kit is supplied with this unit and is
located in the literature package. The kit contains installation
instructions which must be read before and followed
carefully when installing the kit.
changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a
qualied service agent.
Grounding Instructions
For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum
safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is
correctly polarized and properly grounded.
DO NOT operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension cord.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal
responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualied electrician.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop for
complete installation and grounding 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.
NOT use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove
grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, re or death.
To avoid serious injury, any additions,
Grounding
type wall
receptacle
Avoid re hazard or electrical shock. DO
DO NOT, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
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Setting Surface Controls
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Control Locations of the Gas Surface Burners
Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with dierent BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger
volumes increases as the burner size increases.
• The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
• The REGULAR burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.
• The large TURBO BOIL burner is best used for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when
preparing larger quantities of food.
• The BRIDGE burner is best suited when using rectangular or long shaped cookware. The rear and middle burners are
combined and controlled by the same control knob. The front burner may also be added for a total of 3 burners.
• The POWER burner is best used when preparing larger quantities of food and it quickly bring liquids up to a rolling boil.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner
and ame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow ames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
MED
HI
LITE
MED
OFF
HI
LO
LITE
OFF
MED
HI
LO
LO
LITE
MED
OFF
HI
LO
LITE
OFF
Figure 1 - Model 790.31113
Figure 2 - Model 790.31123
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Setting Surface Controls
Bridge Burner Head
Bridge
Burner
End
Cap
Bridge
Burner
End
Cap
Bridge
Burner
Center
Cap
Igniter
Hole
Igniter
Hole
Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating
the Surface Burners
To prevent are-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-
products, DO NOT use the cooktop without all burner caps
properly installed to ensure proper ignition and gas ame size.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps
and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct
locations BEFORE operating the cooktop burners.
Remember:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using
a surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated rmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper ow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT
allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to
enter the gas orice port opening.
Round Style Burners
The burner cap lip (See Fig. 1) should t snug into the center
of burner head and rest level. Refer to Figs. 2 & 3 for correct
and incorrect burner cap placement. Once in place, you may
check the t by gently sliding the burner cap from side to
side (Fig. 4) to be sure it is centered and rmly seated. When
the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the
burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click.
Please note that the burner cap SHOULD NOT move o the
center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Burner Cap
Burner Head
Correct Burner Cap
Placement
Fig. 2
Burner Cap Lip
Fig. 1
Incorrect Burner Cap
Placement
Fig. 3
Bridge Style Burners
Install Burner Caps, these include one Bridge Burner Center
Cap (rectangular shaped) and the two Bridge Burner End
Caps (The Bridge Burner End Caps will t either the front
or rear Bridge Burner Head locations). Make sure that the
lips located under the Bridge Burner Caps fall into the slots
located in the Bridge Burner Head (See arrows in Figure 5)
and that all the Bridge Burner Caps lie at and evenly on the
Bridge Burner Head.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
Cookware should have at bottoms that
make good contact with
the entire surface heating
element. Check for atness
by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware
(See Figure 1). Be sure to
follow the recommendations
for using cookware as shown
in Figure 2.
Figure 1
CORRECT
• Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight tting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.
• Pan sizes match the amount of
INCORRECT
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than 1"
(2.5 cm).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will
inuence the setting needed for best cooking
results.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some
utensils were not made to be used in the oven or
on the cooktop.
Using a Wok (not supplied)
Woks with at bottoms suitable for use
on your cooktop are available in most
cookshop or hardware stores. Round-
bottomed woks (with a support ring that
does not extend beyond the burner unit)
may also be used. The metal ring was
designed to support the wok safely when
it is lled with large amounts of liquids
(soup making) or fat (frying).
Wire trivets: DO NOT use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct
contact with the grates.
food to be prepared.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers
may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware
requirements.
• Flame extends beyond unit.
Figure 2
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring that extends beyond
the burner unit. Because this ring traps
heat, the surface unit and cooktop
surface could be damaged.
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Setting the Downdraft Vent System
Your appliance is equipped with an integrated downdraft vent system that
may be turned on at any moment. This system helps remove smoke, odors and
vapors from food prepared on your cooktop.
To activate the downdraft vent system, simply turn the knob to the desired fan
power setting.
When you are nished operating the downdraft vent system, turn back the
knob to the O position.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, the grease lter must be properly
installed and often cleaned. See the "General Care and Cleaning" section for
Figure 1
more information.
Setting Surface Burner Controls
DO NOT place plastic
items such as salt and pepper shakers,
spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders,
towels or wood spoons could catch re if
placed too close to a ame.
Manual Lighting
In the event of an electrical power outage,
the surface burners can be lit manually.
To light a surface burner, hold a lit match
to the burner head, then slowly turn the
surface control knob to LITE. After burner
lights, turn knob to desired setting. Use
caution when lighting surface burners
manually.
Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for
determining proper ame size for various types of cooking. The size and type
of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will inuence the setting
needed for cooking.
Flame Size* Type of Cooking
High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.
Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color
of the ame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good ame is clear,
blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of ame should be
steady and sharp. Clean burner if ame is yellow-orange.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and
type of food being prepared. Select a burner and ame size appropriate to
the pan. Never allow ames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Proper
ame size
Improper
ame size
Figure 2
NEVER extend the ame beyond the outer edge of the
utensil. A higher ame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of
being burned by the ame (Figure 2).
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy.
If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be
undercooked. DO NOT attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the
food will neither brown nor cook properly.
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Setting Surface Burner Controls
MED
HI
LITE
OFF
OFF
Figure 1 - Regular Burner Knobs
LITE
LO
LO
MED
HI
Setting the Simmer / Regular / Power / Turbo Boil Burners
Operating the Regular Burner:
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the
OFF position (See Figure 1).
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position.
Note: All four (or ve) electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same
time. However, only the burner you are turning on will ignite.
4. Visually check that the burner has a ame.
5. Once the burner is lit, continue to turn counterclockwise to the desired
ame size. The control knobs DO NOT have
to be set at a particular setting. Use the
knob indicator settings to adjust the ame
as needed. DO NOT cook
with the surface control knob in the LITE
position (The electronic ignitor will continue
to spark if the knob is left in the LITE
position).
Setting the Bridge Burner
LO
bridge
OFF
LO
LITE
HI
HI
bridge
Setting the Bridge Burner
The Bridge Burner should be used with
rectangular shaped cookware. Cookware like
a cast-iron Griddle is designed specically for
best results with the Bridge Burner.
The Bridge Burner feature may be used to combine the cooking power of 2
or if needed 3 gas surface Burners located along the left-hand side of the
cooktop. The left rear and left center Burners are controlled by the left rear
surface Control Knob. In addition the left front Burner may be added to the
Bridge Burner with the left front gas Control Knob.
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Operating the Bridge Burner
1. Push the left rear surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out
of the OFF position (See Figure 2).
2. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (See Figure 2). Note: All
electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the
selected surface Burner will lite.
3. Visually check that the rear Burner has lit.
4. Continue to rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise past the rst LO.
5. Visually check that both the rear and center Burners are lit.
6. When both Burners are lit, continue to turn the control knob
counterclockwise to adjust to the desired ame size for both Burners
together. Note: The markings between bridge HI and bridge LO settings
on the control knob are used for adjusting the ame size for both burners.
7. Add the front Burner if needed. Once lit, visually adjust the ame size of
the front Burner to match the ame size of the Bridge Burner.
Figure 2 - Bridge Burner
DO NOT cook with any of the surface control knobs in the
LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in
the LITE position).
Note: If only the rear surface Burner is needed, adjust the settings between
the 1st HI and LO.
Note: The front Burner may be added to the Bridge Burner by setting the left
front gas Control Knob.
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General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop
Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE
SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY
AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces How to Clean
Control Knobs For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more dicult soils and built-up grease,
apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a
damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch
or dull the nish.
Control Panel Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to
OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight o the shaft. Clean using
hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the
panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may
cause damage to the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the at sides of both the
knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Stainless Steel Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. DO NOT use
cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. DO NOT use harsh scrubbing
cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always
be sure to rinse the cleaners o from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that
cannot be removed.
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates, Cooktop
Surface
Grease Filter For general cleaning, the grease lter can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Grate Seal Clean with a mild solution of soap and warm water. Rinse clean and dry before use. The grate
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear
water and ammonia. If necessary, cover dicult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30
to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-lled scouring
pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
seal may be cleaned in a dishwasher, TOP RACK ONLY.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions (some models)
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas burner are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers
are cleaned up immediately. Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop.
If food spills and grease spatters are not removed, they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent
discoloration.
DO NOT remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely
cooled and are safe to handle.
Daily Cleaning
For normal soil:
1. Allow cooktop surface to cool.
2. Wipe o spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm,
soapy water.
3. If needed, use mild household cleaners or a soap-lled steel wool pad.
4. Be sure to rinse o all cleaning solutions or the porcelain may become damaged during
future heating.
For heavy, burned-on soil:
1. Allow cooktop surface to cool.
2. Use a soap lled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a
solution of clear water and ammonia. Scour gently. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
a cooktop cleaner on a hot
cooktop. The fumes can be
hazardous to your health, and
can chemically damage the
cooking surface.
the surface cooktop, be sure the
controls are turned to OFF and
the cooktop is cool.
commercial oven cleaners on
the cooktop
DO NOT use
Before cleaning
DO NOT use
DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners on the cooktop. They can scratch the stainless
steel / porcelain.
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General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the Burner Grates
The burner grates are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing in
the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT
● For proper gas ow and ignition of the burners — DO NOT allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to
enter the gas orice opening.
● The cooktop is not removable. DO NOT attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
To avoid possible burns use care when cleaning the cooktop. DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop
whenever the cooktop or burner heads are still hot.
To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the following cleaning instructions provided before turning
OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps
Before using your gas appliance be sure to:
● Follow installation instructions before operating.
● Remove all packing tape from cooktop area.
● Properly install the bridge burner and burner caps (See page 7).
Cleaning the Burner Caps
Should you ever need to remove the burner caps for cleaning, lift the burner cap o the burner head. Clean heavy soils
with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and immediately thoroughly dry including the bottom and inside
of the cap. DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners. They can scratch the porcelain on the cap. DO NOT clean burner caps in
dishwasher.
IMPORTANT - When placing the burner caps on the cooktop, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of burner
heads. Improper flame size and uneven heating may result when any surface burners are turned ON and the burner caps
are not seated correctly.
Cleaning the Burner Heads
Lift the burner cap from the burner head. The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in
place (except for the bridge burner, which is removable. See bridge burner assembly section for proper installation).
For proper gas ow it may be necessary to clean the burner heads and slots. To clean, rst use a clean DAMP cloth to
soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and
afterwards wipe using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean.
Should you experience ignition problems it may be that an ignition port hole is partially blocked with soil (see Fig. 1). With
the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port or ports.
Slots
Ignition port
Orice port
Figure 1- Cooktop regular burner head
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General Care & Cleaning
Be sure to turn o the downdraft vent system
before cleaning any of its parts.
To avoid possible burns use care when
cleaning the downdraft system, DO NOT attempt to clean
the cooktop whenever the grates are still hot.
Cleaning the Vent Grate
Remove the vent grate (Fig. 1) from the cooktop by lifting it
o. The vent grate is dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in
the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing in
the dishwasher. Use mild detergent.
Cleaning the Vent Grate Seal
Remove the vent grate seal from the cooktop by lifting it o.
The vent grate seal can be cleaned using warm soapy water
and may be cleaned in the dishwasher, TOP RACK ONLY.
Remove any excessive soils before placing in the dishwasher.
Use mild detergent.
After cleaning the vent grate seal, make sure
the vent grate seal is properly reinstalled in the cooktop.
DO NOT operate the downdraft vent system without the vent
grate seal in place.
Vent Grate
Cleaning the Grease Filter
Remove the grease lter (Fig. 2) from the vent chamber
by lifting it o. The grease lter can be cleaned using hot
soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. The
grease lter is dishwasher safe. When cleaned, replace the
lter diagonally in the vent chamber as shown on Figure 3.
DO NOT operate the downdraft vent system
without the lter in place.
Figure 2A - 30" Model
Grease
Filter
Vent
Chamber
Figure 1A - 30" Model
Vent Grate Seal
Vent Grate
Vent Grate Seal
Vent
Chamber
Figure 2B - 36" Model
Cleaning the vent
chamber
Use a cloth with hot
soapy (mild detergent)
water to clean the
chamber. Rinse with
clean water and dry
thoroughly.
Grease Filter
Vent Chamber
Vent Filter
Figure 1B - 36" Model
Figure 3
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Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the
result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Surface burners DO NOT light. Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the
Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired
ame size.
Be sure gas supply valve is open.
Gas-air mixture needs a straight line to travel. Be sure burner is properly seated
in its support (models with open burners only).
Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner o, use a small-gauge wire or
needle to clean ports or slots.
Power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Be sure cord is
plugged securely into outlet.
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models). Burners can be lit manually.
See Setting Surface Controls in this Use & Care Guide.
Surface burner ame burns half way
around.
Surface burner ame is orange. Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until ame
Surface burner ame is too high or too
low.
Blower motor not running No power to the appliance. Check steps under “Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate”
Reduced performance of the ventilation
system
Rattling noise during ventilation
operation
Reduced performance of the ventilation
system.
Surface burner ame extinguishes when
ventilation system is ON.
Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner o, clean ports with a small-
gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots.
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the ame and allow burner to
operate until ame is full. To avoid this occurrence dry the burners thoroughly
following instructions under General Care & Cleaning.
turns blue.
In coastal areas, a slightly orange ame is unavoidable due to salt air.
Surface burner valves are not adjusted properly. Refer to your LP conversion
instructions for guidance on how to adjust the valves.
in this Before You Call checklist
Check that grease lter has been properly cleaned and installed.
Check that no foreign objects are present in the ventilation chamber.
Check that the proper control setting is selected to match the cooking conditions
on the cooktop.
Verify that the mounting nuts on the blower housing have been properly tightened.
Verify that the external ductwork has been mounted and secured properly.
Verify that there are no foreign objects in the external ductwork.
Verify that the vent grate seal and vent grate have been properly installed on
the cooktop.
Verify that the vent grate seal and vent grate have been properly installed on
the cooktop.
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase.
Kenmore
®
product is designed and manufactured for years of
Your new
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.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of
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; Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating
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goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles,
no functional failure excluded from coverage – real
protection.
; Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized
Sears service technicians, which means someone you
can trust will be working on your product.
; Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as
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; «No-lemon» guarantee – replacement of your covered
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months.
; Product replacement if your covered product can’t be
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; Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request –
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; Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution –
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Think of us as a «talking owner’s manual».
; Power surge protection against electrical damage due to
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; $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food
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; 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered
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Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all
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Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and
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* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details
call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation
door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
of home appliances, garage
®
.
Acuerdos maestros de protección
Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente.
Kenmore
fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento
preventivo o reparaciones periódicas. Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro
de protección podría ahorrarle dinero y molestias.
El Acuerdo maestro de protección también sirve para prolongar la durabilidad
de su nuevo producto. El acuerdo* incluye lo siguiente:
; Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el
; Servicio técnico por expertos (más de 10000 técnicos autorizados de
; Servicio técnico a escala nacional y número ilimitado de llamadas de
; Garantía «sin sorpresas»: se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el
; Reemplazo del producto: en caso de que no se pueda reparar el
; Revisión anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto: puede
; Rápida asistencia telefónica, la cual denominamos Solución rápida: es
; Protección contra fallas eléctricas, contra daños debidos a fluctuaciones
; $250 al año para cubrir cualquier posible deterioro de alimentos que
; Devolución de gastos de alquiler de electrodomésticos si la reparación
; 10% de descuento aplicable tanto a los costos del servicio de reparación,
Una vez que haya realizado el pago de este acuerdo, bastará una simple
llamada telefónica para concertar una visita de servicio. Puede llamar a
cualquier hora del día o de la noche, o bien concertar una visita de servicio por
Internet.
La adquisición del Acuerdo maestro de protección es una inversión exenta de
riesgos. Si por cualquier motivo decide cancelar dicho acuerdo durante el
periodo de garantía del producto, le haremos un reintegro total del valor. O bien
un importe proporcional si cancela el acuerdo en cualquier otro momento
posterior al vencimiento del periodo de garantía del producto. ¡Adquiera hoy
mismo su Acuerdo maestro de protección!
Algunas limitaciones y exclusiones podrían aplicarse. Para solicitar
precios e información adicional, llame al 1-800-827-6655 (en los EE.UU.).
* La cobertura en Canadá varía en el caso de algunos artículos. Para
obtener detalles completos al respecto, llame al 1-800-361-6665 de Sears
de Canadá.
Servicio de instalación de Sears
®
está diseñado y fabricado para brindarle años de funcionamiento
funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones
normales de uso, no sólo en caso de defectos de los productos. Nuestra
cobertura va mucho más allá que la garantía del producto. No se
aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento: es decir,
verdadera protección.
Sears), lo cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su
producto será un profesional de confianza.
solicitud de servicio técnico: se puede poner en contacto con nosotros
cuantas veces lo desee y cuando lo desee.
acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o más fallas del producto en un periodo de 12
meses.
producto cubierto por el acuerdo.
solicitarla en cualquier momento, sin costo alguno.
decir, asistencia telefónica a través de cualquiera de nuestros
representantes de Sears, sobre cualquiera de nuestros productos. Piense
en nosotros como en un «manual parlante del usuario».
de la corriente eléctrica.
haya tenido que desechar debido a una falla mecánica de cualquiera de
nuestros refrigeradores o congeladores cubiertos por este acuerdo.
de su producto asegurado toma más que el tiempo prometido.
como de las piezas instaladas relacionadas que no hayan quedado
cubiertos por este acuerdo.
Para solicitar la instalación por profesionales de Sears
abridores de puertas de garaje, calentadores de agua y otros artículos de uso
prioritario en el hogar, llame al 1-800-4-MY-HOME en los EE.UU. o Canadá.
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