Kenmore 79073232312, 79073232313, 79073232314, 79073233312, 79073233313 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Guía de uso y cuidada

English / Español

Model/Modelos: 790.7050*, 7060*, 7323*, 7343*

Kenmore®

Gas Range

Estufa de gas

* = color number, código de color

P/N 808530303 Rev B

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Table of Contents
Kenmore Limited Warranty........................................................	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................	3-6
Before Setting Oven Controls.....................................................	7
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................	8
Setting Surface Controls..............................................................	9
Oven Controls Functions...........................................................	10
Setting Oven Controls...........................................................	10-13
Setting Clock...........................................................................	10

Setting Timer............................................................................	11
Setting Bake.............................................................................	11
Setting Broil..............................................................................	12
Adjusting oven temperature...................................................	13
Care & Cleaning...................................................................	14-17
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems............	18-19
Protection Agreements...............................................................	20
Sears Service................................................................	Back Cove

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:

1.Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2.Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3.Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.

4.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

5.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

6.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

7.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

8.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

9.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

10.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

11.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.

12.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement 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. Seller 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.

* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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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	If the information in this manual is not
	follow all instructions given.	followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
	Definitions	property damage, personal injury or death.
	This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to	FOR YOUR SAFETY:
	potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
		— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
	that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
		vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
		other appliance.
	Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until	— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
	you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety	• Do not try to light any appliance.
	items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING	• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
	or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.	phone in your building.
		• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
	- indicates a potentially hazardous	neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
	situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or	instructions.
	serious injury.	• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
	- indicates a potentially hazardous	department.
		— Installation and service must be performed by a
	situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
		qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
	moderate injury.

	• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.	Tip Over Hazard
	Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking	• A child or adult can tip the range
	the range. Never allow children to play with packaging	and be killed.
	material.	• Verify the anti-tip device has been
	• Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly	installed to floor or wall.
	installed and grounded by a qualified technician in	• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the
	accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
	Z223.- latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1,	range is moved to floor or wall.
	and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical	• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in
	Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or in Canada	place and engaged.
	CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1,	• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
	and local code requirements. Install only per installation	or serious burns to children and adults.
	instructions provided in the literature package for this	Range
	range. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
		leveling leg
	technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to		Anti-Tip
	disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker		bracket
	or fuse box in case of an emergency.
	• User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of	To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly,
	the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
		use both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back.
	manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
		Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly
	qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal
		installed, the range should not tilt forward.
	injury and damage to the range.
		Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions
	• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
		supplied with your range for proper installation.
	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.

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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.

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.

Never use this 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 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.

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 — 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 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 LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE — children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer or lower double oven.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS,

AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.

Wear proper apparel — loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces or open flames.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires — smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

Use dry potholders — moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

Do not heat unopened food containers

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

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame Size — 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 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.

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.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any part of the 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.

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

Grounding type wall receptacle

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

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug.

Grounding 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.

Conversion to L.P. Gas

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician.

	This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug		Any additions, changes or conversions
	for your protection against shock hazard and should be
			required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
	plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO
			the application needs must be made by a qualified
	NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
			technician.
	For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded.
			This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum
	For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into
	an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly		(L.P.) Gas.
	grounded.		If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your local L.P. Gas
	If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet,
			provider for assistance. The L.P. conversion kit is provided
	it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it
			with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR (back
	replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
			side) panel of the range. Before installing the kit be sure to
	installed by a qualified electrician.
			follow the L.P. Installation Instructions carefully.
		Product Record	Serial Plate Location

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.

790.

Model No.______________________________________

Serial No._______________________________________

Date of Purchase_________________________________

Save sales receipt for future reference.

Open broiler drawer (some models) or storage drawer (some models).

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Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located below the control panel (Refer to 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 the oven vent.

oven vent

Fig. 1

Removing, replacing and arranging racks

Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking using the oven, the oven interior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

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 the rack onto
	the guides on the oven walls.
	Tilt the front of the rack
	upward and slide the rack	Fig. 2
	back into place.

Recommended oven rack positions by food type:

(Refer to Fig. 2 for oven rack positions)

Food type	Position
Broiling	See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins	2 or 3
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles	1 or 2
Small cuts of meat or poultry	1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham	1

Types of oven racks

flat handle oven rack

flat oven rack

offset oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (on some models) may be used for most cooking needs.

The offset oven rack (on some models) will place the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than a flat oven rack. This feature provides several additional possible oven 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 pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

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