Kenmore 790.4678 Series Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Espa_ol
Models/Modelos: 790.4676% 790.4678 _
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P/N 31820S826B(1202)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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Table of Contents
Slide-ln Range Warranty ........................................... 2
Product Record ......................................................... 2
iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 3-5
Range Features ......................................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls ......................................... 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 & Cleanlng ................................... 20=24
Before you call .................................................. 25=26
Protection Agreements ............................................ 27
Sears Service .......................................................... 28
I(enmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructionssupplied 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 daysfromthe date of purchaseif this appliance iseverusedfor other than private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay far:
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 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 seria! 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 all 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
Youwill find the model and serial
number printed onthe serial plate. The
serial plate islocated asshownbelow.
Remember to record the serial
number for future reference.
Serial
Pla|e
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
This symbol will alert you to situations that bodily njury 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.
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.
Tip Over Hazard
* A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
* Verify the anti-tip device has
been installed to floor or wall.
* Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
* Do not operate the range 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.
Range ___.,
Leveling _.]_ Anti-Tip
Leg __ Bracket
To check if the anti-tip 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 anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
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 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 in or on appliance--Flammable
materials should not be stored in an 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.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
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 OR WARMER 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.
* 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--Build-
up 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 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
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.
FOR COOKTOPS 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
4 damage.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
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 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 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 / warmer drawer.
* 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/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 potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven/warmer drawer
(if equipped). Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
* Do not use your broiler pan without its insert.
The 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
ove n.
* 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 any range. Move birds to another
well ventilated room.
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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Range features
Your Electric Range
Features At a glance
Broil Element
Self-Cleaning Oven
Glass or Stainless
Steel Front Oven
Door (Style varies
with model)
Storage Drawer with
Integrated Handle or
Stainless Steel Handle
(style varies with
model)
Electronic Oven Controls with
Clock and Kitchen Timer
Surface Element
Knob
Oven Vent
Oven Light
(2) Adjustable
Oven Racks with
Handle
Door Handle
(Style varies
with model)
Models with Coll Surface Elements
Removable 8" Coil Removable 6" Coil
Element Element
Removable 6" Coil
Surface Element
Note: The features of your range will vary according to model.
Removable Element Removable 8" Coil
Drip Bowls Surface Element
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop
6" Single Radiant
Element
A-,
6"-9" Dual Radiant
Power Element
6
Hot Surface
Indicator Light
6" Single Radiant
Element
"_l _E
6" - 9" Dual
Radiant 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.
Sefflng_
HI
MED
MED-LO
LO
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.
_The suggested settings are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids.
Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
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.
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
/"_'_ _ The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass.
\,,,_,J 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 cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that
Figure I
will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may
become hot enough to cause burns.
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables.
Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
Keep warm, melt, simmer.
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 ef_cient 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 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
istoo small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat (Refer
to the section Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware for using correct cookware
instructionswith 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 will 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 Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure |
_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 rear and the left
rear (Figure 2) element positions.
Radiant
surface elements may appear
to have cooled after they
have been turned off. A hot
surface indicator light wiii
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 if the glass
surface is touched before the
indicator light has turned off:.
Do nat place
plastic items such as salt
and pepper shakers, spoon
holders or plastic wrappings
on fop 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.
To Operate the Single Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Pushin 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 and Left Rear
Elements
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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 (See Figure 2 & 4) position.
Single and Multi 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 & 2). Multi indicates that
both inner and outer coils will heat (Figures 3 & 4). You may
switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.
Fi lure 1
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
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
Figure 2 Figure 4
extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface
Indicator light wiii come on when the control knob is turned on and wiii 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.
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware
Correct Incorrect
Cookware should have fiat 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 cookware
as shown in Figure 6.
Note: The size and type of cookware
used will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results.
Figure 5
t t
e Fiat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
®Weight of handle does not
tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
e Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
• Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
o Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
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® Pan overhangs element by
more than one-half inch.
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® Pan is smaller than
element.
• Easy to clean.
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:
o Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter. ® Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 6
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.
PORCI:LAIN-ENAMEL on M!:TAL - Heating characteristics will 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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