Kenmore 79032419902, 79032413901, 79032412902, 79032413902 Owner’s Manual
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GAS COOKTOP
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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
www.sears.com PIN 318203675 Rev. A (1105)
Table of Contents
Cooktop Warranty .............................................................. 2
Product Record .................................................................. 2
Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4
Grounding Instructions ...................................................... 5
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion ............... 5
Surface Cooking ............................................................. 6-8
Setting Surface Controls ................................................. 8-9
General Care & Cleaning ........................................... 10-13
Before You Call ................................................................ 14
Protection Agreements .................................................... 15
Sears Service ..................................................... Back Page
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 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 and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free
repair.
For five years from the date of purchase, if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are
defective, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free part replacement. After the first year from purchase date, you must
pay the labor cost of part installation.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase ifthis 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 filters, 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 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, 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 limitation on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, 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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 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 Canada
Serial plate is ,...,.
located under
the burner box.
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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 he!p alert you t0 situati0ns tha t may cause Serious bodily harm;death or property damagei
V_I_ This symbol Will help alert y0U t0 Situati0ns that may cause bodily injury or 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.
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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.
,, In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker
or fuse box.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the product literature supplied with this appliance.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified
technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage to the appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.
• 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 flow 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 listed by
an independent test laboratory for use in combination with
each other.
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 flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on the cooktop. Flammable materials may
explode and result in fire or property damage.
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 NEARTHESE BURNERS. Surface burn-
ers 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.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop
Do not store items of interest to
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important Safety instructions
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning.
* 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 ifallowed 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. Al-
ways 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.
Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame
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.
Do not use stove top grills on your
sealed gas burners. Ifyou 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 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 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.
* 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. ifa
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.
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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. 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 qualified electrician.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. DO 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, fire or death.
See the iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS packaged with this
cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions.
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion
This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is
shipped from the factory for use with natural gas.
If you wish to convert your cooktop for use with propane gas:
- For models with Open Burners, convert according to directions in
the Gas Cooktop Installation Instructions.
- For models with Sealed Burners, convert according to the
instructions in the attached envelope marked FOR LP/PROPANE
GAS CONVERSION.
Only a qualified service agent should perform the L. R conversion.
Contact the local gas provider for conversion. An L. R Conversion
Kit is supplied with this range and is located on the main back of the
range. The kit contains installation instructions which must be read
before and followed carefully when installing the kit.
damage to the cooktop, may occur if the
cooktop is not converted by a qualified installer
or electrician.
additions, changes or conversions required in
order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
the application needs must be made by a
qualified service agent.
Grounding
type wall
receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding
prong.
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
Severe electrical shock, or
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