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GAS COOKTOP
PLA COCl A A GAS
Models, Modelos 790. 3242-,-, 3243-,-
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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
P/N 318203662 Rev. A (0903)
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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
Setting Surface Controls ................................................. 7-9
General Care & Cleaning ........................................... 10-12
Before You Call ................................................................ 13
Notes ............................................................................... 14
Protection Agreements .................................................... 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 Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, ifthis 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 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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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.
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 reference (See Product
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
instructions given.
This sYmbol Will help alert YOuto situatioBS 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 fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
m 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.
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,, 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 prop=
erly 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 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 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.
,, Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop
by removing panels, wire covers, or any other part
of the product.
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 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 chil=
dren in the cabinets above the cooktop.
• Do not leave children alone--Children should not
be left alone or unattended in the area where an ap=
pliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of the appliance,
', DO NOTTOUCN 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 ApparelmLoose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the ap-
pliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materi-
als 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 I
• Do Hot Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smoth-
er 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 hold-
ers 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.
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 por-
tion 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, 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.
nstructions
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free
of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventila-
tion 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 flam-
ing 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 uninten-
tional 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 com-
bustion. 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 cook-
top 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.
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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.
Grounding
type wall
receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding
prong.
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, use the
instructions in the envelope attached, 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.
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.
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
Severe electrical shock, or damage
To avoid serious injury, any .............
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