Kenmore 79046599502, 79046599501, 79046599500, 79046594501, 79046594500 Owner’s Manual
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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www, sears,com
P/N 318203800 Rev. B (0601)
Table of Contents
Arranging Ovan Racks ................................................... 11
Slide=in RangeWarranty ................................................. 2
Product Record ............................................................... 2
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......................... 3-5
Protection Agreements ................................................... 6
Range Features ............................................................... 7
Setting Surface Controls ............................................ 8-10
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware ........................... 10
Before Setting the Oven Controls ................................. 11
Air Circulation in the Oven ............................................ 11
Control Pad Functions ................................................... 12
Setting Oven Controls .............................................. 13-18
Adjusting the Oven Temperature ................................... 18
Self Cleaning ............................................................. 19-20
General Care & Cleaning .......................................... 21-25
Before you call .......................................................... 26-27
Sears Service ................................................................. 28
Kenrnore Appliance Warranty
OneYear Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, ifthis appliance fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free
repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship, Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instructthe user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if itis not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructionssupplied with
the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than itsintended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended inall instructions supplied with the product.
7. 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, includingwarranties 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 incidentalor consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used inthe United States and 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., Dept. 817WA, 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 instructionsand 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 many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
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.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or
product 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.
Proper Installation=Be sure your appliance is prop-
erly 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 inthe 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 or warmer drawer (if i!i_i'_.i
equipped) 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.
Storage inor on appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored inan oven, near surface units
or in the drawer (if equipped). 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
infire or property damage.
= All rangescan tip.
• injury to persons could result.
• Install anti=tip device packed with
= Seelnstallationlnstructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the
range.
range oven must be secured by
properly installed anti=tip bracket(s) provided with
the range. To check if the bracket(s) is installed
properly, remove the lower panel or storage drawer
and verify that the anti=tip bracket(s) is engaged.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti=
tip bracket(s) installation.
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 UNITS, AREAS NEAR
THESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR
iNTERiOR SURFACES OFTHE OVEN ORWARMER
DRAWER (if equipped). 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 sufficient 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.
important Safety instructions
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.)
Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy accu-
mulations 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 ifused 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 break-
ing 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 ifthe
hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to
the cooktop.
FOR COOKTOPSWITH 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.
Electronic controllers can be damaged
by cold temperatures.When you use your appliance for
the first time, or if it has not been used for a long
period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the power supply.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating
unit.
Use proper pan size. This appliance isequipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat 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 ignitionof 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, ignitionof flammable materials, and spillage
due to unintentional contact with the utensil.
• 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 COOKTOPS 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 immedi-
ately.
• 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 ifapplied 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 inthe oven /
warmer drawer.
important Safety instructions
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
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.
Placement of oven/warmer drawer (if equipped)
Racks. Always place oven racks indesired location
while oven/warmer drawer (if equipped) iscool. 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 inthe oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and its insertallow 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 CLEAN=
ING YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularJy 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 instructionsfor 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 the broiler pan and any 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 isessen-
tial fora good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket.
• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change ifleft
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 venti-
lated 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.
SAVETHESE SAFETY STR CTI
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in the U.S.A.
Master Protection Agreements
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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
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Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life
of your new product. Here's what's included in the
Agreement:
[Y_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists
lY_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on
all covered repairs
5_ "No=lemon"guarantee- replacement
of your covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months
5_ Product replacement if your covered product can't be
fixed
lY_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Checkatyour request
- no extra charge
lY_ Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears
technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling
5_ Power surge protection against electrical damage due
to power fluctuations
5_ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product
takes longer than promised
in Canada
Maintenance Agreements
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Your Kenmore®product isdesigned, manufactured
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like all products, it may require service from time to time.
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The Sears Maintenance Agreement:
Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price
Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and
tear
Provides phone support from a Sears technician on
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Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to
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Some limitations apply. For more information about
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Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is
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Range features
Your Electric
Range
Features _-
Broil Element
Electronic Oven Controls
with Clock and Kitchen Timer
Surface Element
Control Knob
At a glance
Broil Pan Insert
Broil Pan
Models with Ceramic
Glass Cooktop: 6"Single Radiant
790-4659" Element
6" Single Radiant
Light
Self-Cleaning
(2) adjustable
Racks
One Piece Door
Handle (Style
varies with
model)
Glass Front
Oven Door
(Style varies
with model)
Storage Drawer with Integrated
Handle or Stainless Steel Handle
(style varies with model)
\d
T
Hot Surface
indicator Light
9"Single Radiant
Element
Note: The features of your range will vary
according to model.
Removable 6" Coil
Surface Element
Removable
Element
Drip Bowls
6" - 9" Dual
Radiant Element
Removable 8" Coil
Surface Element
7
Models with Coil
Surface Elements:
790-4658"
Removable 6" Coil
Surface Element
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 (MAX) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
5 (MED) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables.
2-4 (MED-LOW) Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
LO (MIN) Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Note:The size and type of
utensil used, and the
amount and type of food
being cooked will influ-
ence the setting needed
for best cooking results.
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Figure 1
*The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Do not place items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite.Potholders, towels or wood could catch fire if placed too close to the element.
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
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 flat-
bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, 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.
Figure 2
NOTE: (White glass cooktops only) Due to
the high intensity of heat generated by the
surface elements, the glass surface will
turn 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 efficient 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;
- a dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the right front position;
- a 9 inch radiant element located at the left front position;
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop
cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call
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
flat (Refer to page 10 for using correct cookware instructions with the cooktop).
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 will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.
Recommended Settings for Single and
Dual Surface Elements
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
still be hot and burns may
occur ifthe glass surface is
touched before the indicator
light has turned off.
HIGH(Hi)
MEDIUM HIGH (5-8)
MEDIUM (5)
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2- 4)
LOW (Lo- 2)
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 1
Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements
The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 3 locations; the right rear, left rear and
left front (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.
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
wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the
surface elements.
Figure 2
Right Rear, Left Rear and Left
Front Elements
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 3
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