Kenmore 790.7240, 790.7230 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guia de uso y cuidada
English / EspafioI
Model/Modelos:
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790. 7230% 7240 _
P/N 316901010 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Table of Contents
Appliance Warranty ................................................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 3-6
Product Record/Serial Plate Location .................................... 6
Before Setting Oven Controls .................................................. 7
Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ............ 7
Before Setting Surface Controls .............................................. 8
Using proper cookware ......................................................... 8
Cookware material types ..................................................... 8
Setting Surface Controls ........................................................... 9
Home canning ......................................................................... 9
Oven Control Functions ............................................................ 10
Setting Oven Controls ........................................................ 10-14
Setting clock .......................................................................... 10
Operating Oven Light .......................................................... 10
Changing temperature display (F° or C°) .......................... 11
Changing between continuous bake setting or ]2-Hour
Energy Saving feature ........................................................... 11
Setting timer ............................................................................ 11
Oven lockout .......................................................................... 12
Setting Bake ........................................................................... 12
Broil ......................................................................................... 13
Adjusting Oven Temperature .............................................. 14
Select Clean .......................................................................... 15-16
Care & Cleaning ................................................................ 17-20
Cleaning recommendation table ........................................ 17
Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners ...................... 18
Caution for aluminum use .................................................... 19
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door .............. 20
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ......... 21-23
Master Protection Agreement ................................................ 25
Sears Service ............................................................. back cover
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 ]-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange
for free repair. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other
than private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all
instructions supplied with the product.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied
with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclalmer 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 Jaw. 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 U.S.A.
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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.
Definitions
_This is the alert It is used to alert to
potential personal injury hazards, Obey aJJsafety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
safety symbol.
- indicates a potentially hazardous
- indicates a potentially hazardous
you
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:
m Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vlclnlty of thls or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
* Do not try to Jlght any appliance.
* Do no| |ouch any elec|rlcaJ swi|ch; do no| use
any phone in your building.
* Immedlately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas suppiler'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.
* 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 Ins|aJJation--Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.= latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA 5149.1,
and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrlcal Code
ANSI/NFPA No.70datest edition, or in Canada CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and
local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
range. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service. Know how
to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit
breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
* User servlclngmDo not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless speclflcaHy 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.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.
* All ranges can tlp.
" injury to persons could result.
" Install anti=tlp device packed with
range.
* See Jns|aHaflon ins|rue|ions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range
must be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket provided with the
range. To check if the bracket is
installed properly, visually check that
rear leveling leg is inserted into and
fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by
removing lower front panel or storage
drawer from the range.
For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven,
grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt
to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for
ii
proper anti- tip bracket installation.
ii
* Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=tlp
brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.
* Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to
be stored or discarded.
Save these instructions for future reference.
important Safety Instructions
Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate
by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not
be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the
hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by
an independent test laboratory for use in combination with
each othen
For electric ignition models only: Do not attempt to
operate the range during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned
off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate
again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven
function.
NEVER use fhls appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning.
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in
the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with maferlals
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning.
Aluminum toll linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT allow children
to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on
an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury.
Storage in or on appliance m flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface
units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower
oven. 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 range.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE
children should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where appffance is in use. They should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer or lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
Do not use water or flour on grease fires
smother the fire wlfh a pan lld, or use baking soda, a
dry chemlcal 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 dry potholders m 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
pothoider.
Do not heat unopened food containers
buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and
resuff in injury.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
Protective Liners = DO NOT use
aluminum toll to llne the oven bottom. Only use aluminum
foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation
of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer or
lower oven door = 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.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is
located below the backguard. 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 the 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 wlfh aluminum foil.
Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Save these instructions for future reference.
important Safety instructions
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.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
Use Proper Flame Size m Adjust flame size
so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The
use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also
improve efficiency.
• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a
pan of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn
the burner off before removing the pan.
• Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting
fop burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then
adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge
of the utensil.
• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend
over adjacent surface burners m To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due
to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the
utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings _ Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Glazed cooking utensils _ Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cool< top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for cook top use.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the
fan on.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-
CLEANING OVENS
° Clean in the self-cleanlng cycle only the parts listed in
thls Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the oven racks, broil pan, broil pan insert and
any cookware, cooking 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.
° 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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure aii controls are turned OFF and the range is
COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
• aean the range regularly to keep aft parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to
the area around each surface burner. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
* Kitchen cleaners and aerosols _ Always foffow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently _ Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning hoods.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Grounding instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. DO
NOT use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove
grounding prong from electrlcal power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
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.
For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded.
For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into
an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly
grounded.
If a 2-prong wail receptacle is the only available outlet, it
is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wail
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
not under any
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with
this range for complete installation and grounding
instructions.
Conversion to L.R Gas
Personal injury or death from electrlcal
shock may occur if the range is not installed by a
qualified installer or electrician.
Any additions, changes or conversions
required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
the application needs must be made by a qualified
technician.
This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum
(L.P.) Gas.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your local L.P. Gas
provider for assistance. The L.P. conversion kit is provided
with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR (back
side) panel of the range. Before installing the kit be sure to
follow the L.P. Installation Instructions carefully.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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 an identification plate. See
bottom of this page for serial plate location.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Save sales receipt for future reference.
790.
Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open storage
drawer. The serial plate is attached to the
lower right oven frame.
Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Fig.
1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent.
This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the
oven and good baking results. Do not b|ock oven vent.
oven vent
r 1
Fig. 1
Removing, replacing and arranging racks
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and
exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot
which can cause burns.
DO NOT llne the oven walls, racks, bottom
or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing
so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking
results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior.
Aluminum foil will melt to the interior of the oven.
Arranging - always arrange
the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the
oven).
To remove - pull the rack
forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.
To replace - fit oven rack onto
the rack guides on both sides
of oven walls. Tilt the front of
oven rack upward and slide the
rack back into place. Be sure
oven racks are level before
using.
Fig. 2
Types of oven racks
flat handle
oven rack
oven rack
The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack
(some models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place
the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower
than flat oven racks. This design provides several additional
possible positions between the flat rack positions.
Air circulation in the oven
For best 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. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach
around the food (See Fig. 3 ).
Fig. 3
Recommended oven rack positions by food type:
Food type Position
Broiling
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles
Small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham
See broil
3or4
2or3
1or2
1or2
Baking layer cakes with I or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven
racks, place cookware on rack position 2 and 4. For best
results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven
rack, place cookware on rack in positions 3 or 4 (See Fig.
2).
Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
DO NOT place flammable items such as
plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings an the caaktap when it is in use. These items
could melt or ignite. Pathalders, towels or wooden spoons
could catch fire if placed too close to the range coaktap.
Important: DO NOT place aluminum foil, or ANY material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they
may damage the cooktop.
For best cooking results,
cookware should have
flat bottoms that rest
level on the surface
burner grate. Before
using cookware, check
for flatness by rotating
a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(Fig. 1).
/ /
Fig. 1
Setting proper burner flame size
Never extend the flame beyond the outer
edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy,
and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment.
A good flame isclear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted
room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust
or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
Correct
flame setting
Q
Incorrect
flame setting
Please note: The size and type of utensil used, and the
amount and type of food being cooked will influence the
burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.
Cookware material types
The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting).
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to dean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however wiii retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached.
Porcelaln-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics wiii
vary depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
For most cooking; start on the highest setting and then turn
to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as a guide for determining proper
flame size for various types of cooking (Fig. 2)
For deep fat frying; use a thermometer and adjust the
surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food
will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the
food will brown so quickly that the center will be under
cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at
once as the food will neither brown or cool< properly.
Flame slze _ Type of cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling.
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces_
gravies; steaming.
Low flame
_These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
cookware made from different materials.
Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
Fig. 2
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