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GAS COOKTOP
Use & Care Guide
PLANCHA COCINAR A GAS
Manual del Usuario
Models, Modelos 790.
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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www, sears,oom
P/N 318200674 Rev. B (0601)
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Table of Contents
Cooktep Warranty .............................................................. 2
Product Record ................................................................. 2
Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 3-4
Protection Agreements ...................................................... 5
Grounding Instructions ...................................................... 6
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion ................. 6
Surface Cooking ............................................................... 7
Setting Surface Controls ............................................... 8-10
General Care & Cleaning ............................................. 11-13
BeforeYou Call ................................................................. 14
Notes ............................................................................... 15
Sears Service .................................................................. 16
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
serial plate location.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
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 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 instructthe 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 ifitis 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 bythe 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 under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, includingwarranties 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 impliedwarranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used inthe 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, IL60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Please carefully read and save these
instructions
This Use & Care Manual contains general operating
instructionsfor 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
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 referen,
Record above).
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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
instructionsgiven,
_This symbol will help alert yOUto situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property darnage.
This symbol Will help alert you to Situations that may cause bodily injury 0r property damage
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.
-- WHATTO DO IFYOU 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 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 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.
Sears Parts & Repair isthe 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 specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injuryand
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.
• 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.
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 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. Donot letclothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can
result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to
the cooktop. Do not allow child ten to climb or play around the
cooktop.
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 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
letthe pothoJders 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.
• Knowwhichknobcontrolseachsurfaceburner.AIways
turn the knob to the LITE position when ignitingthe burners.
Visually check that the bumer has lit.Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame size
so itdoes 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.
Do not use stove top grills on your sealed
gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas
burner, itwill 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 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.
• 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. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food
under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
• Utensil Handles Should BeTurned Inward from Edges
of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface
Burners--To reduce the risk of burns, ignitionof flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned sothat
it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface burners.
• NeverLeaveSurfaceBurnersUnattendedatHighHeat
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.
GLASS COOKTOPS (some models):
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. Ifcooktop
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. Ifa 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 ifapplied 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.
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 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.
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
in the U.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
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The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the
life of your new product. Here's what's included inthe
Agreement:
I_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists
[Y_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor
on all covered repairs
I_ "No-lemon"guarantee- replacement
of your covered product if four or more product
failures occur within twelve months
I_ Product replacement if your covered product can't
be fixed
[Y_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request- no extra charge
Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears
technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling
[2_ Power surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations
[2_ Rental reimbursement ifrepair of your covered
product takes longer than promised
In Canada
MaintenanceAgreements
Your purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentral®for service. With over 2400
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Your Kenmore®product isdesigned, manufactured
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like all products, it may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
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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 technician 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
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.
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