Kenmore 790.7403, 7413, 7404, 790.7413, 790.7404 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Gufa de uso y cuidada
English/ Espa_ol
Model/Modelos: 790-7403, -7413%7404*
I(enmoreo
P/N 807189501Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sea rs.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2B8
www.sea rs.ca
Table of Contents
Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 2
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8
Setting surface burners ............................................................................... 10
Before setting oven controls ...................................................................... 11
Oven vent location ................................................................................... 11
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 12
Self Clean .................................................................................................. 18
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 20
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven ................................................. 20
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ............................................ 21
Replacing the oven light ......................................................................... 22
.................................................................................................................... 22
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 23
Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 23
Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 24
I(enmore 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.
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 recom-
mended 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 limi-
tation 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.
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. and Canada.
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
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 hazard type.
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.
If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, per- sonal
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.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
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.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
may result in minor or moderate injury. Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
Important note: 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 cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Storage In or On Appliance m
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cook-
heat, causing a fire hazard.
books, plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Tip Over Hazard
* A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
* Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
* Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
* Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
* Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
andadults°
leveling leg _ Anti ti
__- bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
to title range forward. When properly
installaed, the range should not flit forward.
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Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
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instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before
using the oven. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
Proper InstallationmBe sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.
User ServicingmDo not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
oven.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clack and
oven function.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
Air curtain or other overhead range hoods,
which operate by blowing a downward air
flaw 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
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.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can 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
in hot, do not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all bakeware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
COOKTOP OVEN
Use Proper Flame Size m Adjust
flame size so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the burner
flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
Know which knob controls each surface
burner. Place a pan of food on the burner
before turning it on, and turn the burner
off before removing the pan.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting 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 m To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with
the utensil, the handle of the utensil should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent
surface burners.
Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings _ Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
Glazed cooking utensils _ Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cook top use.
When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
Before manually cleaning any
part ot the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do not
allow grease to accumulate.
Always follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners
and aerosols. 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.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-
cial 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.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
Do not touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of an oven become
hot enough to cause burns.
_During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have sufficient
time to cool.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
_l__Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns
including oven vent openings and surfaces
near these openings, oven doors, and
windows of oven doors.
Grounding Instructions
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shack. Do not use an adapter plug, and
extension card, or remove grounding prong
from the power card. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
This appliance is equipped with a three-
prong grounding plug. For your protection
against shack hazard, it should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power card must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a two-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsi-
bility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
Conversion to L.P. Gas
Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified
installer or electrician.
_Any additions, changes or conver-
sions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a qualified technician.
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 read the L.P. Installation Instruc-
tions and follow them carefully when making
the installation.
Product Record: You may find the model and serial
number printed on an identification label. The label
is located on the lower right of the oven frame.
Open the drawer to see the serial label.
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.
Record the date of purchase, model and serial
number of your product in the corresponding space
below.
Model
Number:
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.)Gas.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Save your sales receipt for future reference.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Check burner cap placement before operating the
surface burners
To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame
size.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (See Fig. I) should fit
snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer to Figs.
2 & 3 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement. Once in
place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap
from side to side (Fig. 4) to be sure it is centered and firmly
seated. When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the
center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner
cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off
the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps
are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
BEFORE operating the cooktop burners.
Remember:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT
Burner cap
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Burner cap lip
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Figure 1: Burner cap on burner head
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Correct burner cap Incorrect burner cap
placement placement
Figure 2: Correct placement (L) Incorrect placement (R)
allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material
to enter the gas orifice port opening.
Installing burner grates
Do not use the surface burners without the
burner caps and burner grates properly installed. Missing pieces
or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to
your range and cookware.
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop
before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest
inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align
into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each
other and against the sides of the recess.
Figure 3: Moving cap gently until seated properly
Figure 4: How to place burner grates properly
Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
_DO NOT place flammable items such as 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 burner grate. Before using cookware, check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware
(Fig. 1).
Setting proper burner flame size
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge
of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
_These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other
types of pans.
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.
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.
Table 1: Suggested flame settings
Figure 5.- Check for flat bottom cookware
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.
Flame size
High flame
Medium flame
Low flame
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Type of cooking
Start most foods, bring water
to a boil, pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces, gravies, steaming.
Keep foods cooking, poach-
ing and stewing.
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flame setting
Figure 6: How to set flame for efficient cooking
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
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