Kenmore 790.3669 Series Use & Care Manual
Gas Range
Slide-in models
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sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PIN 318203880 Rev.B (0712)
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Table of Contents
Slide-in RangeWarranty .................................................. 2
Product Record ................................................................ 2
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......................... 3_
Protection Agreements .................................................... 6
Grounding instructions ................................................... 7
Conversion to Liquified Petroleum Gas (or L.P. Gas) .... 7
Range Features ................................................................ 8
Before Setting Surface Controls ...................................... 9
Setting Surface Controls ............................................... 10
Kenmore 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-HOM E® to arrange for free repair.
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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Surface Cooking ............................................................. 11
Before Setting Oven Controls ........................................ 12
Control Pad Functions ................................................... 13
Setting Oven Controls ............................................... 14-30
Oven Cleaning ............................................................ 31-33
General Care & Cleaning ........................................... 34-37
Adjusting OvenTemperature ......................................... 37
BeforeYou Call ........................................................... 38-39
Sears Service ................................................................. 40
Product Record
In this space below, record tile date of purchase, model and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
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 2
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial
number printed on the serial plate. The
serial plate is located as shown below.
Remember to record the serial
number for future reference.
Serial Plate
Location
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
propertydamage.
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 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 fire
department.
-- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed with range.
• Seelnstallationlnstructions,
To reduce the risk
of tipping, the range must be
secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket(s) provided with
the range. To check if the
bracket(s) isinstalled properly,
remove the lower panel or storage
drawer and verify that the anti-tip
bracket(s) is engaged. Refer to
the installation Instructions for
properanti-tip bracket(s)
installation,
This symbol will help alert you to
situations that may cause bodily injury or property
damage.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
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 National
Electrical Code ANSIINFPA No. 70 latest edition, and
local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
range.
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, This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
* Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door
or drawer of this range can result in serious injuries
and also cause damage to the range. Do not allow
children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a
child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting
in serious burns or other injury.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) forstorage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
, Storage inor on Appliance--Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the
drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic and cloth
items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, aswell as
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important Safety instructions
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol the first time, or if it has not been used for a long
cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
explode and result in fire or property damage, temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the power supply.
* Do not leave children alone--Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where appliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR
THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface burners and
oven burners may be hot even though 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 coektop, surfaces facing the
ceoktep, the oven vent openings and surfaces near
these openings, oven door and window.
o 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.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
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 the burner
grates of 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.
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.
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.
o When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
in case of fire or gas leak, be sure to turn
off the main gas shutoff valve.
Use only dry potholders--Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let petholders touch hot heating burners. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a petholder.
Do not heat unopened food containers--Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
* Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is
to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--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 may begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
Electronic controllers can be damaged
by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for
Always turn the 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.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface burners of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms 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.
Utensil handles should be turned inward 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 to adjacent surface
burners.
Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings--Boilevers 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, or oven bottom, except as
suggested in this manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
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important Safety instructions
* Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for rangetep service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop
use.
* Do not use Searing Grill on the cooktop. The searing
grill is not designed for use on the ceoktep. Doing so
may result in a fire.
Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a
burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. 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.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillevers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
° Clean cooktop glass with caution--If awet 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 if applied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
° Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer
(if equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when
opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven/
warmerdrawer.
* Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is
located at the center rear of the cooktop. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven isoperating may
cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-
sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items
could melt or ignite.
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating
elements inthe oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
Do not use your broiler pan without its insert. Your
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be
kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil,
Exposed fat and grease could ignite,
* Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing
so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the
appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing light bulb.
iMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
Clean the range 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 you are flaming
food under the hood, turn the fan on. Refer to the hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
° In the self-Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in
this Use and Care Guide. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove all utensils or foods from the oven.
° Do not use oven cleaners--No commercial 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.
* Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left
in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning
cycle of the range. Move the birds to another well
ventilated room.
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages
in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven
and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil
linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
° Placement °f °Yen/warmer drawer (if equipped) racks"
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven/
warmer drawer (if equipped) is cool. If rack must be
moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use
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.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Yournew
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,
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of
your new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes:
[] Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating
properly under normal use, not just defects, Our coverage
goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles,
no functional failure excluded from coverage - real
protection.
[_ Expert service by a force of more than 1o,o00 authorized
Sears service technicians, which means someone you
can trust will be working on your product,
[_ Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as
often as you want us, whenever you want us
[_ 4{No-lemom_guarantee- replacement of your covered
product if four or more product failures occur within twelve
months,
[_ Product replacement if your covered product can't be
fixed.
[_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request-
no extra charge.
[_ Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution-
phone support from a Sears representative on all products.
Think of us as a ,,talking owner's manual,,,
[_ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to
power fluctuations.
[_ $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer.
[_ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product
takes longer than promised.
[_ 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered
repair service and related installed parts.
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,
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase, if you
cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we
will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the
product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master
Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and
additional information in the U,S,A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details
call Sears Canada at 1-600-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage
door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in
the U,S.A. or Canada call 1-ao0-4-MY-HOME _.
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Acuerdos maestros de proteccion
Enhorabuena per haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo producto
Kenmore '_estA disellado y fabricado para brindarle aSos de funcionamiento
liable, Pero, come cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento
preventive o reparaciones peri6dicas. Es per eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro
de protecci6n podria ahorrarle dinero y molestias,
El Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n tambi_n sirve para prolengar la durabilidad
de su nuevo preducto, El acuerdo* incluye Io siguiente:
[] Piezas y mane de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el
funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones
normales de use, no s61o en case de defectos de los productos, Nuestra
cobertura va touche mas all& que la garantia del producto. No se
aplican deducibles ni exclusiones per fallas del funcionamiento: es decir,
verdadera protecci6n.
Servicio t6cnico per expertos (mRs de 10000 t#cnicos autorizados de
[]
Sears), Io cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su
producto serA un profesional de confianza.
[]
Servicio tecnico a escala nacional y numero ilimitado de Ilamadas de
solicitud de servicio tecnico: se puede pener en contacto con nosotros
cuantas veces Io desee y cuando Io desee.
Garantia ,_sin sorpresas,_: se reemplaza el producto cubierto per el
acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o mrs fallas del producto en un periodo de 12
meses,
[] Reemplazo del producto: en case de que no se pueda reparar el
producto cubierto per el acuerdo,
[] Revision anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto: puede
solicitarla en cualquier memento, sin costo alguno,
[] Rapida asistencia telefbnica, la cual denominamos Solucibn i_pida: esdecir, asistencia telef6nica a traves de cualquiera de nuestros
en nosotros come en un ,,manual parlante del usuario>>.
representantes de Sears, sobre cualquiera de nuestros productos. Piense
[]
Protecci6n contra fallas el_ctricas, contra dafios debidos a fluctuaciones
de la corriente el_ctrica.
[] $250 al a_o para cubrir cualquier posible deterioro de alimentos que
haya tenido que desechar debido a una falla mecAnica de cualquiera de
nuestros refrigeradores o congeladores cubiertos per este acuerdo,
[] Devolucion de gastos de alquiler de electrodom_sticos si la reparacion
de su producto asegurado toma mrs que el tiempo prometido,
[] 10% de descuento aplicable tanto a los costos del servicio de reparaci6n,
come de las piezas instaladas relacionadas que no hayan quedado
cubiertos per este acuerdo,
Una vez que haya realizado el page de este acuerdo, bastarA una simple
Ilamada telef6nica para concertar una visita de servicio. Puede Ilamar a
cualquier hera del dia o de la noche, o bien cencertar una visita de servicio per
Internet.
La adquisici6n del Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n es una inversi6n exenta de
riesgos. Si per cualquier motive decide cancelar dicho acuerdo durante el
periodo de garantia del producto, le haremos un reintegro total del valor, O bien
un imperte proporcional si cancela el acuerdo en cualquier otro memento
posterior al vencimiento del periodo de garantia del producto, iAdquiera hey
mismo su Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n!
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Algunas limitaciones y exclusiones podrian aplicarse. Para solicitar
preclos e informacibn adicional, Ilame al 1-800-827-6655 (en los EE.UU.),
* La cobertura en Canada varia en el case de algunos articulos. Para
obtener detalles completes al respecto, Ilame al 1-800-361-6665 de Sears
de Canada.
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Servicio de instalacibn de Sears
Para solicitar la instalacion per profesionales de Sears de electrodomestices,
abridores de puertas de garaje, calentadores de agua y otros articulos de use
prioritario en el hogar, Ilame al 1-800-4-MY-HOME en los EE,UU, o CanadA,
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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 qualified
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.
Personal injury or death from electrical shock may
occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or
electrician.
Grounding type
(Do not, under an
wal{ receptacle circumstances,
cut, remove, or
bypass the
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
_Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
DO NOT use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or
remove grou nding prong from electrical power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire or death.
Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L. P. Gas)
This natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L. P.) Gas.
Only a qualified service agent should perform the L. P. conversion. Contact the local gas provider for conversion. A L. P.
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 avoid serious injury, any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified service agent.
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Range Features
Your
Range
Features
At a Glance
Self-Cleaning Oven --...
Removable Surface Burner
Grates (Styles and color
will vary
Electronic Oven Controls
with Clock and Kitchen Timer
Surface Burner
.Control Knobs
ight
(2) Adjustable
Oven Racks
Oven Door
Broil Pan
(some models)
Insert
(some models)
Storage Drawer
12,200 BTU
Sealed Burner
LP convertible
9,500 BTU
Sealed Burner
LP convertible
Glass Front Oven
Door with Large
WindowOpening
Oven Vent
5,000 BTU
Sealed Burner
(LP convertible
16,200 BTU
Sealed Burner
(LP convertible
Porcelain
CookTop
Note: The features of your range will
vary according to model.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates
It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads, Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are
installed correctly and at the correct locations.
1. Remove all packing tape from cooktop area. Remove
all Burner Caps and Burner Heads.
2. Discard all packing material located under Burner
Heads (if applicable).
3. To replace the Burner Heads & Caps, match the
letters located under center of Burner Caps with the
letters located inside Burner Heads (Figure 1).
4. Match Burner Skirts with Burner Heads and Burner
Caps (see Figure 1). Replace the Burner Heads and
Caps on cooktop (see Figure 2). Carefully align the
Electrodes into slot or hole of each Burner Head
(Figure 3). Note: The Burner Heads should sit flat on
Cooktop Burner Skirts.
5. Place the removable oven vent cover over the fixed
oven vent cover.
6. Unpack Burner Grates and position on the cooktop.
REMEMBER -- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD,
CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO
ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. Always
keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads inplace
whenever the surface burners are in use.
Figure 1
Figure 3 align into slot or hole for each 22:;
Figure 2
Electrodes must
Burner Head
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Figure4
Locations of the Gas Surface Burners
Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with
different 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. This burner is located at the right
rear burner position on the cooktop (see Figure 4).
The STANDARD burner can be used for most surface
cooking needs. The 2 standard burners are located at
the left front and rear positions on the cooktop (see
Figure 4).
The POWER burner is best used for bringing large
quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when
preparing larger quantities of food. The POWER burner
is located at the right front burner position on the
cooktop (see Figure 4).
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is
suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.
Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan.
Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of
the pan.
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Setting Surface 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 fire if
placed too close to a flame.
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 push in and turn knob to desired
setting. Use caution when lighting surface
burners manually.
Operating the Gas Surface Controls:
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
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 flame.
5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The
control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the knob
indicator settings to adjust the flame 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 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 flame size for various types of cooking. The
size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for cooking.
*Flame Size Type of Cooking
Figure 1
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 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. Clean burner if flame 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 flame size appropriate
to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned
by the flame (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.
Proper
ilame size
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Figure 2
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Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
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• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Cookware should
have flat bottoms that
make good contact
with the entire surface
heating element.
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the Figure 1
cookware (See Figure
1). Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using cookware
as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
Fiat bottom and straight
sides.
o
Tight fitting lids.
o
Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.
o
Pan sizes match the amount
of food to be prepared.
o
Made of material that
conducts heat well.
o
Easy to clean.
, Pan overhangs burner grate by
more than 2.5 cm (1").
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
, Flame extends beyond pan.
cooking results.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended Figure2
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in * Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and )ressurecookers may be
the oven or on the cooktop, used but must conform to the above recommended cookware re( uirements. .....
Using a wok
Woks with flat 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 circumference) may also be
used. The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safely when it is filled
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.
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
burner circumference, Because this
ring traps heat, the surface unit and
cooktop surface could be damaged.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
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Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use
oven mitts when the oven is hot.
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located in the center rear on the cooktop. When the
oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking
results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.
Never close off the openings with aluminum foil or any other material.
OVEN VENT
RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR
Food Rack position
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3 or 4
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins
1 rack 2 or 3
Multiple racks 2 & 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 1 or 2
casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham 1
Removing and Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it
stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To
replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the
oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward
and slide the rack back into place.
BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot
air must circulate around the pans and cookware for even heating.
Note: Always use caution when removing food.
1 Oven Rack
12 Multiple Oven Racks
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