Kenmore 7903261331C, 7903261331B, 7903261331A, 79032613319, 79032613317 Owner’s Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Espafiol

Model/Modelo. 790.3261"

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P/N 139901306 Rev. A

Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com www.sea rs.com

Sears Canada Inc. Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

Table of Contents

Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8

Setting Surface Burners .............................................................................. 10

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 11

Oven Controls .............................................................................................. 12

Self Clean .................................................................................................. 23

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 25

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven ................................................. 25

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ............................................ 27

Replacing the Oven Light ....................................................................... 28

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 29

Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 29

Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 30

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.

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 failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product.

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 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 in the U.S. or two years in Canada, 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 and Canada.*

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province.

* In Canada, in-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an

authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, United States Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a

WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the hazard type.

DEFINITIONS

_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

If the information in this manual is

not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal

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.

- Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in death or serious injury.

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.

- Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Do Not Leave Children Alone -

may result in minor or moderate injury. Children should not be left alone or unat-

tended in the area where appliance is in use.

Important note: 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 cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms, and it requires busi- nesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials, such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

Do not store items of interest to

children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

Storage In or On Appliance m

Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units. This includes

paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cook-

heat, causing a fire hazard.

books, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Tip Over Hazard

* A child or aduff can tip the

appliance and be killed.

* Verify the device is

engaged with the counterfops or that the device has been installed to the walls of the cabinet, the

wall, or the floor as per the installation

instructions

* Ensure the anti=tip device is re=engaged

with the countertop, the walls of the

cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the installation instructions when the

appliance is moved.

" Do not operate the appliance without the

anti=tip device in place and engaged.

* Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or serious burns to children

and adults.

_,_ To check if the anti-tip

bracket is installed prop-

erly, use both arms to

grasp the rear edge of the

appliance back. Carefully attempt to flit appliance forward. When properly

installed, the appliance should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on

the door or drawers of an oven can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the

appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the oven. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the oven to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

Wear proper apparel. Loose- fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials come

into contact with hot surfaces.

Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it

becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry

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

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

Read and follow the below

instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using the oven. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the oven. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Proper InstallationmBe sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition

and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1, and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this oven.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

User ServicingmDo not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi- cally recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the

oven. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified

technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the

power to the oven at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

Never modify or alter the construction of an oven by removing the leveling legs,

panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the oven.

Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded.

Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and

oven function.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily located near the appliance.

Cold temperatures can damage the elec- tronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance

has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at

least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

Air curtain or other overhead range 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or

near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.

Placement of Oven Racks - Always place

oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven

in hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all bakeware and utensils before moving the rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.

Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat

to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with

aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum

foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock,

or fire. Do not cook food on the oven bottom.

Always cook in proper bakeware and always use the oven racks.

Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease

could ignite.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR COOKTOP OVEN

Use Proper Flame Size m 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.

Know which knob controls each surface

burner. Place a pan of food on the burner

before turning it on, and turn the burner off before removing the pan.

Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of

the utensil.

Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface

burners m 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. Glazed cooking utensils _ Only certain

types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without

breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's

recommendations for cook top use. When you are flaming foods under a

ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

Before manually cleaning any

part ot the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a

hot oven can cause burns.

Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

Always follow the manufacturer's recom- mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners

and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite

causing damage and injury. Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer's

instructions for cleaning hoods.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

Clean only the parts listed in this manual.

Before using self-clean, remove the broiler

pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware from the oven. Remove oven racks unless

otherwise instructed. Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-

cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care

should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another

well-ventilated room.

Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in

color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.

_During and after use, do not

touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have sufficient

time to cool.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

_i_[_m_Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns including oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and

windows of oven doors.

This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

Conversion to L.P. Gas

Grounding Instructions

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Do not use an adapter plug, and extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or

death. This appliance is equipped with a three-

prong grounding plug. For your protection against shock hazard, it should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an elec- trical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a two-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsi- bility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electri-

cian.

Personal injury or death from

electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified

installer or electrician.

_Any additions, changes or conver- sions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician.

If L.P.conversion is needed, contact your local L.P.Gas provider for assistance. The L.P. conversion kit is provided with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR (back side) panel of the range. Before installing the kit

be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instruc- tions and follow them carefully when making

the installation.

Product Record. You may find the model and serial number printed on an identification label. The label

is located on the lower right of the oven frame. Open the drawer to see the serial label.

Serial Plate Location

To locate the serial plate open the oven door. The serial plate is located on the left side of the oven

frame, oven frame.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not cut, remove, or bypass the grounding

plug under any circumstances.

Power supply cord

with 3-prong grounding plug

See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product in the corresponding space

below. Model Number: Serial Number:

Date of Purchase: Save your sales receipt for future reference.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners

To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of

harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame

size. On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should fit

snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer to Figure 2 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement. Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side (Figure 3) to be sure it is centered and firmly 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 off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.

Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps are correctly in place on oval burner heads.

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 firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.

• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

Burner cap

Burner cap lip

urner head

Figure 1: Burner cap on burner head

Correct burner cap Incorrect burner cap

placement placement

Figure 2: Correct placement (L) Incorrect placement (R)

Installing burner grates:

Do not use the surface burners without the

burner caps and burner grates properly installed. Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your range and cookware. Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop. To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess.

Figure 3: Moving cap gently until seated properly

Figure 4: How to place burner grates properly

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using Proper Cookware

_DO NOT place flammable items such as plastic

salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.

Important: DO NOT place aluminum foil, or ANY

material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop.

For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms that rest level on the burner grate. Before using cookware, check for

flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Check for flat bottom cookware

Please note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.

Cookware material types

The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food

will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting).

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.

• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached.

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size *

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge

of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame. *These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.

For most cooking Start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking (Table 1)

For deep fat frying Use a thermometer and adjust the surface 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 under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.

Table 1: Suggested flame settings

Flame size

High flame

Medium flame

Low flame

Type of cooking

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces, gravies, steaming.

Keep foods cooking, poach- ing and stewing.

iilli

flame setting

Porcelain -enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Figure 6: How to set flame for efficient cooking

Setting Surface Burners

Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.

• The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc.

• The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center

burner.

The larger POWER burners (on some models) or TURBO BOIL burner (on some models) are recommended for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

To set surface burners:

1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be

sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.

2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counter- clockwise out of the OFF position and rotate to the LITE

position. Visually check that the burner has lit. (Figure 7)

3. Once the burner has a flame, turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.

Important notes:

• DO NOT cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the

control knob setting remains in the LITE position.

• When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position, all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.

NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time. This can cause uneven heating results.

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting surface burners 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 push in and turn knob to desired setting.

When operating the oven, it is possible for residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above

the oven door.

Figure 7: Correct way to set burners

Do not place flammable items such as plastic

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material

that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface.

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest

possible setting to maintain that boil.

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