Kenmore 790.4558 Series, 790.4559 Series Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / EspaKol
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Table of Contents
Drop-ln Range Warranty ........................................... 2
Product Record ......................................................... 2
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS .................. 3-5
Range Features ......................................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls ......................................... 7-9
* Models with Coil Surface Elements ............................ 7
* Models with Ceramic Gtass Cooktop ..................... 7-9
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware ........................ 9
Before Setting the Oven Controls ............................. 10
Arranging Oven Racks ............................................ 10
Air Circulation in the Oven ...................................... 10
Control Pad Functions ............................................... 11
Setting Oven Controls ......................................... 12-17
Adjusting the Oven Temperature ............................. 17
Self Cleaning ...................................................... 18-19
General Care & Cleaning ................................... 20-24
Before you call .................................................. 25-26
Protection Agreements ............................................ 27
Sears Service .......................................................... 28
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.
Thiswarrantyappliesfor only90 daysfrom the date of purchaseif this appliance iseverusedfor other than privatefamily 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 isnot 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
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.
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 instructionsfor your appliance
and feature information for several models. Your product may not have aii the
described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your
appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common senseand caution must
be practiced when installing,operating and maintaining any appliance.
Printed in Canada 2
Serial Plate Location
You wiii 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.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
The safety symbol _ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can
kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
This symbol will help alert you to serious bodily harm_
death or property damage;
This symbol will help alert youto situations that bodily injury or
property damage;
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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.
Tip Over Hazard
* A child or adult can tip the range
and be killed.
* Verify the rear bracket is
engaged with countertop or the
anti=tlp device has been installed
to the walls of the cabinet as per
installation instructions.
" Ensure the anti=tlp bracket is re=engaged with the
countertop or to the cabinet side walls as per the
installation instructions when the range is moved.
* Do not operate the range without the antl-tlp
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=tlp bracket is
installed properly, use both arms
and grasp the rear edge of range
back. Carefully attempt to tilt range
forward. When properly installed,
the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the antl-tlp bracket installation instructions
supplied with your range for proper installation.
Proper Installation=Be 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 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. An open
drawer, when hot, may cause burns.
Do not use the oven for storage.
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 your appliance for
warming up or heating up the room.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
* Storage in or on appliance--Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven, near
surface units. 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 or near the
appliance. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.
* 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 NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS
NEAR THESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING
ELEMENTS OR iNTERiOR SURFACES OF THE
OVEN. Both surface and oven heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units 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
sumcient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the
oven vent openings and surfaces near these
openings, oven door and window.
* 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.
* Do not use water or flour on grease fires--
Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use
baking soda, a dry chemical or foam=type
extinguisher.
* When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.
Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to
become too hot.
* Use only dry potholders--Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
* 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 the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the
power resumes, the oven may begin to operate again
(Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil).
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
* Know which knob controls each surface heating
unit.
* Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select utensils having fiat bottoms large enough
to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the surface
heating unit to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil
to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
" Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface units. To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials,
and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
utensil.
Never leave surface burners unattended at
high heat settings--Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy accumulations that may ignite, or a pan
that has boiled dry may melt.
Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil
to line oven bottom or any other part of
the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended for baking if used as a cover
placed on the food. Any other use of protective
liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire or short circuit.
* Glazed cooking utensils=Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
* Do not use decorative surface element covers.
if an element 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.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
FOR COOl(TOPS WiTH COiL ELEMENTS ONLY
* Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface
Heating Elements. Surface heating elements
should never be immerse in water. Heating elements
clean themselves during normal operation.
* Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in
Place. Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
FOR GLASS COOl(TOPS ONLY
* Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop
and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
* Clean cooktop glass with caution--if a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn.
Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes 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 doormStand 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.
* Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven
is vented through the right rear coil element or
at right side of the front panel and visible when
the oven door is open. Touching the surfaces in
this area when the oven is operating 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.
* Placement of oven racks. Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool.
If rack must be moved while oven is hot use
extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the
rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let
potholders contact the hot heating elements
in the oven. 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 gasketmThe 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 any range. Move birds to another
well ventilated room.
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.
SAVE THESE SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
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Range features
Your Electric
Range Features
at a Glance Electronic Oven Controls with
Clock and Kitchen Timer
Surface Element
Control Knob
Broil Element
(2) adjustable
Oven Racks
Glass Front Oven
Door (Style varies
with model)
Models with Ceramic
Glass Cooktop
6" Sincjie Radiant
Element
6" Sincjie Radiant
Element
Models with Coil
Surface Elements
Removable 8" Coil
Surface Element
Oven Vent
Oven Light
Seif-Cieanincj
Oven
Door Handle
(Style varies with
model)
Removable 6" Coil
Surface Element
6" - 9" Dual
Radiant Element
Hot Surface
Indicator Light
Note: The features of your range wlil
vary according to model.
6" - 9" Dual
Radiant Element
Removable 6" Coil
Surface Element
Removable
Element
Drip Bowls
Removable 8"
Coil Surface
Element
Setting Surface Controls
Models with Coil Surface Elements
Setting Surface Controls
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn
the element off before removing the pan.
Setting _ Type of Cooking
HI Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MED Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables.
MED-LOW Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
LO Keep warm, melt, simmer.
_The suggested settings are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids.
Note: The size and type
of utensil used, and the
amount and type of food
being cooked will influence
the setting needed for best
cooking results.
W \--._J
Figure 1
Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
plastic wrappings on fop of the cooktop when if is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wood could catch fire if placed too dose to the element.
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop
About the Ceramic Glass Coaktap
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass.
The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the
cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only fiat-
bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cool<ware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that
will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns.
Do not place items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
Figure 2
NOTE: (White glass cooktops only) Due
to the high intensity of heat generated by
the surface elements, the glass surface
will turn light green when the element
is first turned off. This phenomenon is
normal and the glass will come back
to its original white color after it has
completely cooled down.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature
rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element
will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a
uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For emcient cooking, turn off
the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual
heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage
ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the
element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows:
2 smaller 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear position;
2 dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the right and left front
position.
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning
in the General Care & Cleaning section and Before You CaJJ checklist
section of this Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on
and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic
glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not fiat (Refer to page 10 for using correct cookware instructions with the
cooktop).
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Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont'd)
Surface Cooking Settings
Use the chart (Figure 1) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are
preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of
foods warm such as stews and soups, The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate
foods and melting chocolate or butter.
Note: The size and type of cookware used wiii influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.
HIGH Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW Keep warm, melt, simmer Figure I
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables
Radiant surface
elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been
turned off. A hot surface
indicator light will come on and
will continue to glow until the
glass cooktop has cooled down
to a moderate level. The glass
surface may stiff be hot and
burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before the
indicator light has turned off:.
Do not place
plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders
or plastic wrappings on fop
of the range when if is in use.
These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
_The suggested settings are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans
with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements
The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right and left rear
(Figure 2) element positions.
To Operate the Single Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting
(Figure 3). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A
glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before
removing the cookware. Note: The Hot Surface Indicator light will come on when
the control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop
has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the
controls are turned OFF.
Note: See above, Figure 1 for recommended control settings.
Figure 2
Right Rear, Left Rear & Left Front
Elements
Figure 3
Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont'd)
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element
The cooktop is equipped with two dual radiant surface elements
located at the right and left front positions (See Figure 2). "'Single
and Dual" on the control knob are used to indicate which coil of the
dual radiant element will heat. "'Single" indicates that only the inner
coil will heat (Figures 1 and 2). "Dual" indicates that both inner and
outer coils will heat (Figures 3 and 4). You may switch from either coil
setting at any time during cooking.
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
Figure 1 Figure 3
Figure 2 Figure 4
4. When cooking has completed° turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cool<ware. Note: The Surface
Indicator light will come on when the control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has
cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.
Note: See "Recommended Settings for Single and Dual Surface Elements" for recommended control settings.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element.
2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 1) for
smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 3) for larger cookware.
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to
finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of
heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too srnaJJ for the surface heating area.
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware
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 cookware (See Figure 5).
Be sure to follow the recommendations
for using cool<ware as shown in Figure 6.
Note: The size and type of cookware
used will influence the setting needed
for best cooking results.
Figure 5
Cookware Material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is
transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. 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). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble
scratches. Remove these marks immediately. See Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop section.
COPPER- Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
STAINLESS STEEL- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON- A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL- Heating characteristics wiii vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating
must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS- Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
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Correct incorrect
t t bottoms.
o Flat bottom and straight
sides.
®Tight fitting lids.
o Weight of handle does not _1 I_
tilt pan. Pan is well • Pan overhangs element by
balanced, more than one-half inch,
o Pan sizes match the _m
amount of food to be ..... .........
prepared and the size of .......
the surface element. ÷1 I_
® Made of a material that o Pan is smaller than
conducts heat well, element.
• Easy to clean,
®Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter. • Heavy handle tilts pan.
e Curved and warped pan
Figure 6
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