Kenmore 790. 7260 User Manual

Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada

English / Español

Model/Modelos: 790. 7260^

Kenmore

de gas

color number, código de color

P/N 316901012 Rev A

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

®

www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Appliance Warranty

Important Safety Instructions

Product Record/Serial Plate Location ..........................................................6

Before Setting Oven Controls.......................................................................7

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware............................................................................8

Cookware material types..........................................................................8

Setting Surface Controls ...............................................................................9

Home canning...........................................................................................9

Oven Control Functions..............................................................................10

Setting Oven Controls............................................................................10-16

Setting clock............................................................................................10

Setting silent or audible control mode

Changing temperature display (F° or C°)

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour

Energy Saving feature............................................................................11

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Setting timer...........................................................................................11

Oven lockout...........................................................................................12

Setting Bake............................................................................................12

Setting Cook Time...................................................................................13

Setting Delay Start..................................................................................14

Broil.........................................................................................................15

Adjusting Oven Temperature.................................................................16

Operating Oven Light
Select Clean

Care & Cleaning.....................................................................................19-22

Cleaning recommendation table............................................................19

Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners............................................20

Caution for aluminum use

Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door.......................22

Before You Call - Solutions to common problems................23-25

Master Protection Agreement....................................................................26

Sears Service .............................................................................back cover

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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. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other
than private family purposes.

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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.

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 U.S.A.
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada AA5B 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 safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety 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.

A WARNING

situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.

A CAUTION

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous

- indicates a potentially hazardous

A WARNING

If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
* Do not try to light any appliance.
* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use

any phone in your building.
* Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.- latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1,
and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest 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 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.

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.

A WARNING

* All ranges can tip.
* Injury to persons could result.
* Install anti-tip device packed with

range.

* See Installation Instructions.

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. i

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
proper anti- tip bracket installation.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
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 other.

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.

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A WARNING

heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning.

A WARNING

the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

A WARNING

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.

F!Vi7Jt-l^ll^[cl Storage in or on appliance — 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.

A WARNING

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, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer or

lower double oven.

A CAUTION

the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could

be seriously injured.

NEVER use this appliance as a space

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NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in

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Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or

I DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE —

I Do not store items of interest to children in

A CAUTION

— smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become

too hot.

A CAUTION

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.

A CAUTION

buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.

I Do not use water or flour on grease fires

When heating fat or grease, watch it

I Use dry potholders — moist or damp

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Do not heat unopened food containers —

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Protective Liners — DO NOT use

aluminum foil to line 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 with 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

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A WARNING

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

top 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 — 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 cook 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.

Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF

CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in

this 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

A CAUTION

range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is

COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

• Clean the range regularly to keep all 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 follow 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.

Before manually cleaning any part of the

Save these instructions for future reference.

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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 electrical 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 wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is
the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it

replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not under any
circumstance, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong.

See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this
range for complete installation and grounding instructions.

Conversion to L.P. Gas

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À WARNING

shock may occur if the range is not installed by a
qualified installer or electrician.

A WARNING

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.

Personal injury or death from electrical

I Any additions, changes or conversions

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.

bottom of this page for serial plate location.

Model No.
Serial No.

Date of Purchase
Save sales receipt for future reference.

790.

See

Serial Plate Location

To locate the serial plate open storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). 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 block oven vent.

oven vent

Removing, replacing and arranging racks

A CAUTION

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and

exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot
which can cause burns.

A CAUTION

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.

Recommended oven rack positions by food type:

Food type Position

Broiling See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 3 or 4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles 2 or 3
Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2

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DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom

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Fig. 2

Types of oven racks

flat handle

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 ).

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks

For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven

racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 4. For best

results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven

rack, place cookware on rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 (See

Fig. 2).

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

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A CAUTION

plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop.

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).

DO NOT place flammable items such as

Setting proper burner flame size

A CAUTION

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 is clear, 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.

Never extend the flame beyond the outer

Correct
flame setting

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 clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat

very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will

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 cook properly.

Flame size*

High flame

Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,

Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
cookware made from different materials.

Type of cooking

Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling.

gravies; steaming.

Fig. 2

Setting Surface Controls

Setting surface burners

Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized
surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in

larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is
important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount
and type of food being prepared.

The smaller SIAAAAER burner (on some models) is best suited
for simmering delicate sauces, etc.

The standard size burners may be used for most surface
cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center

burner.
The larger POWER burners (on some models) or TURBO

BOIL burner (on some models) are recommended for

bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when

preparing larger quantities of food.

To set surface burners:

1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate.

Be sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner
grate.

2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn

counterclockwise out of the OFF position (Fig. 1).

3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE

position. Visually check that the burner has lit.

4. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in

and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size.
Use the control knob markings and adjust the flame as
needed.

Important notes:

• DO NOT cook with the surface control knob left in the

LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark

if the control knob setting remains in the LITE position .

• When setting any surface control knob to the LITE

position, all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the
same time. However, only the surface burner you are
setting will ignite.

• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2

different surface cooking areas at the same time. This
can cause uneven heating results.

• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting

surface burners manually. To light a surface burner, hold
a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the
surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in
and turn knob to desired setting.

Fig. 1

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A CAUTION

plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop.

 CAUTION

material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items

melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface.

Do not place flammable items such as

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Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY

Home canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when

home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning

procedures.

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.

Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1

inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more

quickly.

• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water

to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.

Oven Control Functions

For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven.

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Timer :

Set/Off ^
(3)

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Cook
Time

(2)

(5>

Delay

Start

(4J

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(7)0

Oven control keypads

1. Clock - Use to set the time of day.

2. Cook Time - Use Cook Time key pad when adding any

Cook Time instructions.

3. Timer Set/Off - Use to set or cancel the timer. Timer

Set/Off is used to set the continuous bake feature.

4. Delay Start - Use with Bake and Select Clean functions

to program a delay start bake or delay start self

cleaning cycle.

5. OVEN indicator light - The OVEN light will glow each

time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven
temperature.

6. PREHEAT indicator light - The PREHEAT light will glow

when the oven is first set for cooking and remain on until
the oven reaches the set temperature.

H

OVEN
PREHEAT
DOOR LOCKED

(8)

V

; Bake Broil

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(11)

Select
Clean

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STOP

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(ii LOCKOUT

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Function indicator lights

- These indicator lights
located above the key
pad will glow when that
function is active.

7. DOOR LOCKED indicator light - The DOOR LOCKED

light will glow when the oven door locks or unlocks, oven
lockout is active or when Select Clean is active.

8. Up / Down arrow key pads - Use with the function key

pads to accept settings and to adjust temperature and
times.

9. Bake - Use to select Bake function.

10. Broil - Use to select variable broil function.

11. STOP - Use to cancel any active oven function except

clock or timer. Use to activate or cance I OVEN

LOCKOUT.

12. Select Clean - Use to select a 2, 3 or 4 hour Self-Clean

cycle time.

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Clock

When the appliance is first powered up or when the power
supply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will
flash in the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first
be set before operating the oven.

To set the clock:

1. Press key pad once (do not hold key pad down).

2. Within 5 seconds, press and continue pressing the
or N/ key pad until the correct time of day appears
in the display. Release key pad.

Important note:

The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set
for cooking or when Select Clean is active.

Setting silent or audible control mode

The oven control is factory preset with audible tones active.
The control may be programmed for silent operation or with
normal audible tones.

To block the control from sounding when any key pad is
pressed, press and hold Delay Start key pad until the
control beeps once (about 6 seconds).

To return to the audible control mode, press and hold Delay

Start key pad until the control beeps once (about 6

seconds).

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Setting Oven Controls

Changing temperature display (°F or °C)

The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit)
when shipped from the factory. The display may be
changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven
temperatures.

To change temperature display mode from °F to °C

(Celsius) or from °C to °F (Fahrenheit):

1. Press Broil key pad.------------------appears in the display.

2. Press and hold until HI appears in display.

3. Press and hold Broil key pad until F or C appears in the

display.

4. Press either /\ or N/ key pad to toggle between F

(Fahrenheit) or C (Celsius) mode choices. Release key

pad when desired mode is displayed.

5. To accept selection, press any control key pad once. The
display will return to the time of day.

Important note:

The temperature display mode cannot be changed when
the oven is set for cooking or Select Clean is active.

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature

The oven control has a factory preset 12-Hour Energy
Saving feature that will turn the oven off automatically if
the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may

be programmed to override this feature to continuously
bake.

To change to continuous bake mode:

Press and hold Timer Set/Off key pad until the control

beeps once (about 6 seconds). - - hr will appear in

display indicating the control is now set for continuous

bake setting.

To change to 12-Hour Energy Saving feature:

Press and hold Timer Set/Off key pad until the control

beeps once (about 6 seconds). 12hr will now appear in

display indicating the control is set for 12-Hour Energy
Saving feature.

Setting Timer

The timer allows you to track your cooking times without
interferring the cooking process. The timer may be set from
1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

To set the timer:

1. Press Timer Set/Off key pad.

2. Press the to increase the time in one minute
increments. Press and hold to increase the time in
10 minute increments. Release when the desired
time appears in the display. The timer will begin to count

down.

3. When the set time has run out, the Timer will sound with
3 beeps and will continue to beep 3 times every 60
seconds until

To change time remaining in Timer:

While the timer is active, press and hold the or \/

key pad to increase or decrease any time remaining.

To cancel the Timer before the set time has run out:

Press Timer Set/Off key pad once.

Important notes:

• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It

serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep
when the set time has run out. The timer may be used
alone or when any other oven function is active.

• The indicator light located above the Timer Set/Off key

pad will glow when the timer is active.

• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour

remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has
less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display.

• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer

will show in the display by default. To view information of
any other active oven function, press the key pad once
for the active function to view status.

Timer Set/Off key pad is pressed.

Important note:

Changing between continuous bake or the 12-Hour Energy
saving mode does not change how the cooktop controls
operate.

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Setting Oven Controls

Oven Lockout ^

The control may be programmed to lockout
the oven control key pads and oven door.

To activate OVEN LOCKOUT feature:

1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

2. Press and hold stop key pad for 3 seconds. Loc will
appear in the display. The DOOR LOCKED indicator

light will flash and the motor driven door latch
mechanism will begin locking the oven door
automatically. Do not open the oven door at this time.

Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely

lock. Once the oven door is locked, the time of day will
appear in the display.

To cancel OVEN LOCKOUT feature:

1. Press and hold stop key pad for 3 seconds. The DOOR

LOCKED indicator light will flash and the motor driven

door latch mechanism will begin to unlock the oven
door. Do not open the oven door at this time. Allow
about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely
unlock.

OVEN

LOCKOUT

Setting Bake

Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound

when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be

programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F
(77°C to 287°C). The factory preset bake temperature is
350°F (177°C).

To set Bake:

1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

2. Press Bake key pad.

3. Within 5 seconds, press or N/ The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing /\ or N/ the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to
display Celsius).

4. As soon as the^^^ or \/ key pad is released, the
oven will begin heating to the selected temperature.
When the oven temperature reaches the set
temperature, the PREHEAT indicator light will turn off
and the oven control will beep 3 times.

----------------------

° appears in display.

2. The oven control key pads will be available and the
oven door may be opened.

Important notes:

• To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch

mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven

door whenever the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is
flashing.

• If a control key pad is pressed when OVEN LOCKOUT is

active, Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that
the key pad action is not available when the OVEN

LOCKOUT feature is active.

To cancel bake at anytime:

Press STOP .

To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:

1. Press Bake key pad. The current set oven temperature

will display.

2. Press the^^^ or N/ pad to increase or decrease the
current set temperature to the new oven temperature.

A CAUTION

I Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven

racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.

Important notes:

• The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to

continuously bake, see Changing between continuous
bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving mode for detailed
information.

• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware

resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.

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Setting Oven Controls

Setting Cook Time

Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for
baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop

automatically after the set cook time ends.

A WARNING

food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that
can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry,
should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled,
they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour

before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly
when finished cooking.

A CAUTION

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven

racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause

burns.

To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically:

1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.

2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

3. Press Bake key pad.------------------------° appears in display.

4. Within 5 seconds, press or N/ key pad. The

display will show the default oven temperature of 350°F
(177°C). By pressing or , the temperature

may be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is

set to display Celsius).

FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let

I Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

To change the oven temperature or cook time after

baking has started:

1. To change press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook

Time key pad.

2. To adjust, press /\ or \/ and release when the
desired setting appears in the display.

Important notes:

• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11

hours & 59 minutes.

• Cook Time may be set with Bake or Convection (on some

models). Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with

Broil active.

• While baking with Cook Time, press the Cook Time key

pad to display any cook time remaining.

• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware

resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.

5. Press Cook Time key pad. :00 will appear in display.

6. Press or \/ and release when the desired cook
time appears in the display.

7. The oven will turn ON and begin heating. When the
oven temperature reaches the set temperature, the

PREHEAT indicator light will turn off and the oven

control will beep 3 times.

To cancel at anytime press stop .

When the cook time runs out:

End will appear in the display. As a reminder, the oven

control will beep 3 times and continue every minute after
until is pressed.

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Setting Oven Controls

Setting Delay Start

Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the

oven baking or cleaning functions.

To change the oven temperature or cook time after

baking has started:

A WARNING

food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that
can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry,
should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled,
they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour

before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly
when finished cooking.

A CAUTION

FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let

I Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven

racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause

burns.

To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut
off automatically:

1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.

2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

3. Press Delay Start. The time of day will appear in the

display.

4. Press or \/ until the desired starting time

appears in the display and release.

1. To change press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook

Time key pad.

2. To adjust, press /\ or \/ and release when the
desired setting appears in the display.

When the cook time runs out:

End will appear in the display. As a reminder, the oven

control will beep 3 times and continue every minute after
until STOP is pressed.

Important notes:

• Cook Time may be set with Bake or Convection (on some

models). Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with

Broil active.

• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11

hours & 59 minutes.

5. Press Cook Time key pad. :00 will appear in display.

6. Press the or \/ and release when the desired
cook time appears in the display.

7. Press Bake key pad.

8. Within 5 seconds, press or N/ key pad . The
display will show the default oven temperature of 350°F
(177°C). By pressing or key pad, the oven

temperature may be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if
the control is set to display Celsius).

9. The oven will automatically turn ON at the set delayed
starting time and begin heating. When the oven

temperature reaches the set temperature, the PREHEAT

indicator light will turn off and the oven control will
beep 3 times.

To cancel at anytime press stop .

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° appears in display.

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Setting Oven Controls

Broil

Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct

exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The

Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F.

The suggested broil settings table (See Fig. 1) is provided for

recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times,
or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If
the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow the
instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item
closely.

1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum

browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before

adding food.

2. Position cookware in oven. Close oven door when

broiling.

3. Press Broil key pad.------------------will appear in display.

4. Press or N/ key pad until the desired broil

setting level appears in the display. Press for HI

broil or \/ for LO broil setting. Most foods may be
broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting

to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should

be cooked to the well-done stage.

5. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil

food on 2nd side.

6. When finished broiling press stop .

To cancel Broil at anytime press stop .

Fig. 1

A WARNING

door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour

may be explosive.

A CAUTION

I Should an oven fire occur, close the oven

I Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, exterior,

oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can
cause burns

Important notes:

• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.

• For best results when broiling, use a quality broil pan
along with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to
drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter and
reduce smoking.

• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.

• Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil
function.

Suggested broil settings table (gas oven)

Food Rack position Setting Cook time in minutes

{S.ee Fig. 1) 1st side 2nd side Doneness

Steak 1” thick 5th or 6th* Hi 8 6 Medium
Steak 1 ” thick 5th or 6th* Hi 10 8 Medium-well
Steak 1” thick 5th or 6th* Hi 11 10 Well
Pork chops 3/4” thick 5th Hi 12 8 Well
Chicken-bone in 4th Lo 25 15 Well
Chicken-boneless 5th Lo 10 8 Well
Fish 5th Hi - as directed - Well
Shrimp 4th Hi - as directed - Well
Hamburger 1” thick 5th or 6th* Hi 12 10 Medium
Hamburger 1” thick 5th Hi 14 12 Well

Cook times given are approximate and should be used only as a guide.
*Use the off-set rack only in rack position 6.

Fig. 1

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Setting Oven Controls

Adjusting oven temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to
ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few
uses, follow your recipe times and temperature

recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking
too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you may adjust
the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven
temperature displayed.

The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F
(+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory
calibrated settings.

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press Bake key pad.

2. Set the oven temperature to 550°F (287°C) by pressing

and holding the key pad. Release when 550°F
appears in display (287°C if control is set for Celsius
display mode).

3. Within 2 seconds, press and hold Bake key pad until

numeric digit(s) appear. Release Bake keypad. The

display now indicates the amount of degrees offset from
the original factory temperature setting and the current
temperature setting. If the control still has the original

factory calibration, the display will read 0.

Operating oven light (on some models)

The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the
oven door is opened.

Press the rocker switch marked OVEN LIGHT on the control
panel to turn the oven light ON or OFF whenever the oven
door is closed.

The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the

oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held by a
wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high
temperatures and should always be in place whenever the

oven is in use.

To replace the interior oven light, see Replacing oven light

in the Care & Cleaning section.

4. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35°F
(19°C), in 5°F increments by pressing and holding the

or N/ key pads. Adjust until the desired amount
of temperature offset appears in the display and release
key pad.

5. Press STOP to accept and return to normal operation.

Important notes:

• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the
Broil or Select Clean operating temperatures.

• DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in

grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside
your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much
as 20 to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.

• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your

oven control has been set to display °C (Celsius)

temperatures. Minimum and maximum settings for

Celsius is plus (+) or minus (-) 19°C.

•

• If the display mode is set for Celsius, adjustments made

will be in 1°C increments each press of the or \/

key pads.

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Select Clean

A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate
soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash
you can wipe away aftwerwards with a damp cloth.

The Select Clean function allows you to select 3 different
cleaning times from 2, 3 or 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time
is best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils
and a 4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.

Read before starting Select Clean

Be sure to read all the following caution and important

statements BEFORE starting a self-clean cycle:

A CAUTION

near the appliance. During the self-cleaning cycle, the

outside of the range can become very hot to touch and can
cause burns.

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.

DO NOT leave small children unattended

DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom

• Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven
bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting
a self-clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a
cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire

when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow

food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as
milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to
remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even
after cleaning.

• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket (See Fig. 1). The

woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a

good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove the gasket. DO NOT use any cleaning materials
on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage

to the door gasket.

I

 CAUTION

sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning
cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated

room.

A CAUTION

damage the automatic door locking system.

after self-cleaning. The oven may still be VERY HOT and
can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the side
of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or
steam to escape.

The health of some birds is extremely

DO NOT force the oven door open. This can

Use caution when opening the oven door

Important notes:

• Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and ANY

ACCESSORIES FROM OVEN CAVITY to avoid damage
to oven racks. If the oven racks are not removed they

may discolor.

• Remove ALL items from the oven and cooktop including

cookware, utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. Aluminum
foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self-clean
cycle and will melt.

• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in

or around any part of the oven interior.

• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the
front center of the oven bottom (See Fig. 1). These areas

heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and

water prior to starting Select Clean (See Fig. 1).

Setting Select Clean

To set Select Clean to start immediately:

1. Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are

removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure
oven door is completely closed.

2. Press Select Clean key pad.-------------------------appears in the

display.

3. Press /\ or N/ once. 3:00 appears in the display
indicating the default 3 hour clean time is selected. To
change to a 2 hour clean time press \/; "2:00"
appears in the display. To select a 4 hour clean time
press ; "4:00" appears in the display.

4. After selecting the clean time Select Clean will activate.
The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will glow and CLn
will appear in the display.

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Select Clean

When Select Clean begins the cleaning cycle, the

motorized door latch mechanism will automatically start to
lock the oven door and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light

wi II flash. DO NOT open the oven door when the DOOR

LOCKED indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds

for the oven door to completely lock.

Once the oven door has locked the DOOR LOCKED
indicator light will glow steady. When CLn will appears in
the display Select Clean is active.

A CAUTION

after self-cleaning. The oven may still be VERY HOT and

Use caution when opening the oven door

can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the side

of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or
steam to escape.

When Select Clean is finished:

1. The time of day will appear in the display window and
the Select Clean and DOOR LOCKED indicator lights
will continue to glow.

2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and the

DOOR LOCKED indicator light has turned off the oven
door may be opened.

3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe

away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or
paper towel.

Delayed Start Select Clean

To set Delay Start Select Clean:

1. Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are

removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure
oven door is completely closed.

2. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

3. Press Delay Start key pad.

4. Press and hold the key pad to scroll to the time to
start the self-clean cycle. Release the key pad when the
desired start time is displayed.

5. Press Select Clean key pad.
display.

6. Press /\ or \/ once. 3:00 appears in the display
indicating the default 3 hour clean time is selected. To
select a 2 hour clean time press \/; 2:00 appears in
the display. To select a 4 hour clean time press
4:00 appears in the display.

7. After selecting the clean time Select Clean is set to
activate. The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will turn on
and the oven door will lock in advance of the starting
time. Once the starting time is reached CLn will appear
in the display.

---------------------

appears in the

Important notes:

• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open
window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st
self-clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors
associated with the 1st self-clean cycle.

• DO NOT attempt to open the oven door when the

DOOR LOCKED indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15
seconds for the motorized door latch mechanism to
completely lock or unlock the oven door.

• When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain
locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition

to the clean time that was programmed, you must allow
about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you
will be able to open the oven door.

• The Select Clean function will not operate whenever a
radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is

active.

If it becomes necessary to stop Select Clean when active:

1. Press‘stop/.

2. If Select Clean has heated the oven to a high
temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool
and for the DOOR LOCKED indicator light to turn off.
When this indicator light turns OFF the oven door may
be opened.

3. Restart Select Clean if needed.

Important notes:

• If Select Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the

oven may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would
depend on how much cleaning time had elapsed before
the power failure. If needed after power is restored, set
Select Clean again.

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning recommendation table

Surface type Recommendation

Control knobs

Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim

Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
pieces

Control panel
Control key pad membrane

Decorative trim (some models)

Porcelain enamel parts & door
liner (some models)

For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30

60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of
these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position;
grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up
the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout (on

some models) and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water
and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping
control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or
around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean
water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before
wiping the control panel.

Gentle scrubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. Rinse
with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots
with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water

and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse

and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid

content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the

surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Oven interior

For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting

Select Clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door

gasket. For very important cleaning precautions be sure to read all the instructions in
the Select Clean section.

Oven racks Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Select Clean. Clean by using a

mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water,
dry and then replace in oven.

Oven door

Cooktop surface
Surface burners

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.

Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not

immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter
the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive
cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.

Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See Cleaning the cooktop and burner

grates instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section.

Burner grates

Stainless Steel (some models)

Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning

stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use

cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh

scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess

cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future

oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and

a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners

I

A CAUTION

any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before
turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to
completely cool.

A CAUTION

required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
the application needs must be made by an authorized
qualified agency.

Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp
cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches.

Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will

prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See the
following sections for more instructions.

Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktop

If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas,

blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean,
damp cloth and wipe dry.

Cleaning surface burner grates

• Clean only after the grates are completely cool.

• Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive

cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.

• Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean

immediately after the grates are cool.

• Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning.

Cleaning burner caps

• Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled.

• Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and

absorbent cloth.

• Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following

cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain.

• Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher.

• Do not operate surface burners without burner caps

properly in place. Read important notes.

To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt

I Any additions, changes or conversions

slots

ignition port

\

orifice port

I

Fig. 1 - Cooktop burner head

Cleaning surface burner heads

For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner
head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to
soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the
burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a

toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth. For

stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or
needle to clean.

Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully

cleaned. Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing
hard or it could be damaged.

To clean the burner head ignition ports

Each burner head has a small ignition port located as
shown. Should you experience ignition problems it may be

that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the

burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the
end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port (Refer to Fig.
1; round style shown; oval burner on some models not
shown).

Important notes:

• The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and
must be cleaned in place on the cooktop.

• Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use.

• When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps
are seated firmly on top of the burner heads.

• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT
allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material
to enter the gas orifice port opening.

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Care & Cleaning

General cleaning

Refer to the Cleaning recommendation table in the Care &

Cleaning section for more detailed information about
cleaning specific parts of the range.

A CAUTION

range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is

COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

A CAUTION

oven. Provide adequate ventilation.

Before manually cleaning any part of the

I Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the

Aluminum foil and utensils

I

A WARNING

the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

• Al uminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop

can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum
cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the
surface burners under ANY circumstances.

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in

Replacing oven light (some models]

A CAUTION

are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather
faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.

The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and
is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The
glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place
whenever the oven is in use.

Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts

• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is

much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken
when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If
aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the
cooktop, the utensil may be damaged or destroyed.

To replace the interior oven light bulb:

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug
the range.

2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield
that covers the light bulb.

3. Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder
back into place.

5. Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance
in).

6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting
clock in this Use & Care Guide.

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Care & Cleaning

Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door

A CAUTION

replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully

and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away

from the door hinge area.

A CAUTION

lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

To remove oven door:

1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - Fig.1).

2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges
down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door
(Fig. 2). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be
required.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do
not use the oven door handle - Fig. 3).

4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will stop
into this position just before fully closing).

5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven door
hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven
frame (Fig. 4).

To replace oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do
not use the oven door handle - Fig. 3).

2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal
position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins
located on each side of the oven door frame (Fig. 4). The hook
of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins.

3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - Fig. 1).

4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame
on both left and right oven door hinges (Fig. 2) to the locked
position; then close the oven door.

I To avoid possible injury when removing or

I

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage,

Fig. 1

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Fig. 2

Special door care instructions

Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following
recommendations:

• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in

place inside the oven cavity.

• Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.

• Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its

structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.

arm
hook

Fig. 4

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems

are provided with the problem listed:

Problem Solution

Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position

is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the
oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If
you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting oven temperature in
Setting Oven Controls section.

Appliance is not level.

Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.

Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.

• Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support range.

• If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.

• Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven
rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.

• Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure

cabinets are square & have sufficient room for appliance clearance.

• Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to
make appliance accessible.

• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can
be lifted over carpet.

• Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible CSA International approved

metal appliance connector installed.

• Be sure regulator gas valve is turned to ON. See installation instructions.

• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to

operate the oven. See Setting ciock in Setting Oven Controls section.

• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See
Setting Oven Controls section and review instructions for the desired cooking
function in this manual or see "Entire appliance does not operate” in this
checklist.

Entire appliance does not operate. • Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.

• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local
electric company for service outage information.

• Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See
back cover).

Oven control beeps and displays F code
error.

• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press stop key pad to
clear the error code. Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats,

remove power from appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance
and set clock with the correct time of day. Try Bake or Broil function again.

If the fault recurs, press stop to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for
assistance (See back cover).

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Problem

Oven smokes excessively when broiling.

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven

vent.

Select Clean does not work.

Soil not completely removed after
running Select Clean cycle.

Solution

• Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls

section.

• Be sure oven door closed when broiling.

• Meat too close to upper burner. Reposition the oven rack to provide proper

clearance between the meat & the upper burner. Preheat oven when
searing.

• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining

fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when

broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

• Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie
spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up
excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke
are present see Broil in Setting Oven Controls section.

• Oven control not set properly. Review instructions in Select Clean section.

• Select Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in Select Clean section.

• Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Select Clean.

Oven racks discolored.

Oven light does not work.

• Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven
door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom.
These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn
on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started.

Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a
nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

• Oven racks left in oven cavity during Select Clean. Always remove oven

racks from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a
mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean
water, dry and replace in oven.

• Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see Replacing oven light
in the Care & Cleaning section.

•

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Problem

Surface burners do not ignite.

Surface burner flame only part way
around burner cap.

Surface burner flame is orange.

Solution

• Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the

surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to
desired flame size.

• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or

needle to burner head slots and ignition ports. See Cleaning the cooktop and

surface burners in the Care & Cleaning section for additional cleaning

instructions.

• Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only).

Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

• Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See section on Setting

Surface Controls.

Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports

with a small-gauge wire or needle.

Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to

operate until flame is full.

• Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes

until flame turns blue. In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is
unavoidable due to salt content in air.

•

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Notes

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Protection Agreements

Acuerodes de protección

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore®

product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.

But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from
time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can
save you money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new

product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes:

0 Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly

under normal use, not Just defects. Our coverage goes well
beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure

excluded from coverage - real protection.

0 Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears

service technicians, which means someone you can trust will be

working on your product.

0 Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you

want us, whenever you want us.

0 “No-lemon” guarantee - replacement of your covered product if

four or more product failures occur within twelve months.
0 Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed.
0 Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra

charge.
0 Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support

from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a “talking

owner’s manual”.
0 Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power

fluctuations.

0 $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is

the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or
freezer.

0 Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes

longer than promised.

0 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair

service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes
for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or
schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel
for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full

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Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional

information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call

Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door

openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or
Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Acuerdos maestros de protección

Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo

producto Kenmore®está diseñado y fabricado para brindarle años de
funcionamiento fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar
mantenimiento preventivo o reparaciones periódicas. Es por eso que
tener un Acuerdo maestro de protección podría ahorrarle dinero y
molestias.

El Acuerdo maestro de protección también sirve para prolongar la
durabilidad de su nuevo producto. El acuerdo* incluye lo siguiente:

0 Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el

funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en

condiciones normales de uso, no sólo en caso de defectos de los

productos. Nuestra cobertura va mucho más allá que la garantía

del producto. No se aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del

funcionamiento: es decir, verdadera protección.

0 Servicio técnico por expertos (más de 10000 técnicos

autorizados de Sears), lo cual significa que quien repare o realice

el mantenimiento de su producto será un profesional de confianza.

0 Servicio técnico a escala nacional y número ilimitado de

Mamadas de solicitud de servicio técnico: se puede poner en

contacto con nosotros cuantas veces lo desee y cuando lo desee.

0 Garantía “sin sorpresas”: se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el

acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o más fallas del producto en un periodo
de 12 meses.

0 Reemplazo del producto: en caso de que no se pueda reparar el

producto cubierto por el acuerdo.

0 Revisión anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto:

puede solicitarla en cualquier momento, sin costo alguno.

0 Rápida asistencia telefónica, la cual denominamos Solución

rápida: es decir, asistencia telefónica a través de cualquiera de

nuestros representantes de Sears, sobre cualquiera de nuestros
productos. Piense en nosotros como en un “manual parlante del
usuario”.

0 Protección contra fallas eléctricas, contra daños debidos a

fluctuaciones de la corriente eléctrica.

0 $250 al año para cubrir cualquier posible deterioro de

alimentos que haya tenido que desechar debido a una falla

mecánica de cualquiera de nuestros refrigeradores o congeladores

cubiertos por este acuerdo.

0 Devolución de gastos de alquiler de electrodomésticos si la

reparación de su producto asegurado toma más que el tiempo
prometido.

0 10% de descuento aplicable tanto a los costos del servicio de

reparación, como de las piezas instaladas relacionadas que no
hayan quedado cubiertos por este acuerdo.

Una vez que haya realizado el pago de este acuerdo, bastará una simple
llamada telefónica para concertar una visita de servicio. Puede llamar a
cualquier hora del día o de la noche, o bien concertar una visita de
servicio por Internet.

La adquisición del Acuerdo maestro de protección es una inversión
exenta de riesgos. Si por cualquier motivo decide cancelar dicho acuerdo
durante el periodo de garantía del producto, le haremos un reintegro total
del valor. O bien un importe proporcional si cancela el acuerdo en
cualquier otro momento posterior al vencimiento del periodo de garantía
del producto. ¡Adquiera hoy mismo su Acuerdo maestro de protección!

Algunas limitaciones y exciusiones podrían apiicarse. Para solicitar
precios e información adicionai, Mame al 1-800-827-6655 (en los
EE.UU.).

* La cobertura en Canadá varía en el caso de algunos artículos. Para
obtener detalles completos al respecto, llame al 1-800-361-6665 de
Sears de Canadá.

Servicio de instalación de Sears

Para solicitar la instalación por profesionales de Sears de

electrodomésticos, abridores de puertas de garaje, calentadores de agua
y otros artículos de uso prioritario en el hogar. Mame al 1-800-4-MY-

HOME en los EE.UU. o Canadá.

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no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

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1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)

Para pedir servicio de reparación

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