Kenmore 790.7535, 790.7534, 7534, 790.7533 Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide

Gufa de uso y cuidada

English / Espafiol

Model/Modelos: 790.7535,*

I(enmore Elite°

PN 807190001 Rev A

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 2

Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8

Setting Surface Burners .............................................................................. 11

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 13

Setting Oven Controls ................................................................................. 14

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 36

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven ................................................. 36

Replacing the oven light ......................................................................... 38

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ............................................ 39

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 40

Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 40

Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 41

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.

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 follow al 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 risk type.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety message that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

_]__-Indicates a potentially

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

_[_m_-Indicates a potentially

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

Important- indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is

not hazard related.

lf the information in this manual

ed exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property damage,

_ersonal 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,

service technician or the gas supplier.

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.

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.

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
heat, causing a fire hazard.

Storage in or on appliance m

flammable materials should not be stored in
an over, near surface units, or in the storage

drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This
includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such
as cookbooks, plastic ware and towels, as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store explo-
sives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the

range.

Air curtain or other overhead

range hoods which operate that operate by
blowing a downward air flow onto a range,

shall not be used in conjunction with gas

ranges other than when the range and hood
have been designed, tested, and listed by an

independent test laboratory for use in combi-

nation with each other.

Never use this appliance as

space heater to heat or warm room. Doing so
may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Do not use the oven or warming

_torage.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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 and adults.

leveling leg
Range \@_._.=

__ 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 tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions

supplied with your range for proper installation.

Anti-tip

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.

When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire

if it becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on

grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use

baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam

type extinguisher.

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.

Important: Read and follow these instructions
and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance:

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.

Do not store items of interest to

children in the cabinets above a range on the
backguard of the ranges. Children climbing
on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.

Do not touch surface heating

units or surface cooking elements, areas near
these units or elements, or interior surface of

the oven. Surface heating areas and oven
heating elements may be hot even though
they appear cool. Areas near surface
cooking units may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials touch these areas until they are
cool. These areas may include the cooktop,
surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas,
oven door, and oven window.

Do not heat unopened food

containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.

Proper InstallationmBe 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.70-1atest 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 techni-

cian 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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

User servicing--Do 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
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.

Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.

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.

Important

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.

Do not operate range during a power
failure. If power fails, turn off range. If
range is not turned off and power resumes,
the range may begin to operate again.
Once the power resumes, reset the clock

and over function.
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.

Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily accessible located near the appli-

ance.

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 -- Boil overs cause

smoking and greasy spills 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.

Important: 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 requires businesses

to warn customers of potential exposures to
such substances.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Important Instructions for Using Your Oven

Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room. Doing so may result in
CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning.

Use care when opening over door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). 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 clear. 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.

Always handle oven racks when the oven
is cool. Place oven racks in desired

positions while the oven is cool. if a rack
must be moved while the oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposi-
tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all
cookware 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.

Important Instructions for Cleaning Your
Range

Before manually cleaning any

part ot the range, be sure all controls are

turned OFF and the range is cool. Cleaning a

hot range 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 burner element. Do not allow grease

to accumulate.
On models with stainless steel cooktops,

clean with warm soapy water using a
clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with clean
water and dry with a soft clean cloth. Do
not use any store bought cleaners like
stainless steel cleaners or any other types
of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlo-
rides, chlorine, or ammonia. It is recom-
mended to use mild dish soap and water
or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.

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 iniury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on
the hood or filter. Follow the manufac-

turer's instructions for cleaning hoods.

Self-Cleaning Ovens

Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-
tive liners 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.

° Do not cook food on the oven bottom.

Always cook in proper cookware and
always use the over racks.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Use the self-clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual. Before using
self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any
food, utensils, and cookware from the

oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise
instructed.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective

coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Do not rub, damage, or move the gasket.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean cycle
of any range. Move birds to another well-

ventilated room.

Grounding Instructions

Conversion to L.P. Gas

For models factory-equipped with a power
cord:

For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord 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 responsibility of the consumer to
have it replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Power supply cord

with 3-prong
grounding plug

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Do not use an adapter plug, and
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or

death.

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.

l_]_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 Instructions

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.

This appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug. For your protec-
tion against shock hazard, it should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the
grounding prong from this plug.

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

Important note:

This appliance allows for conversion to

Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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Record the date of purchase, model and serial

number of your product in the corresponding space
below..

Model

Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Save your sales receipt for future reference.

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.

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.

Important:

• 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

allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to
enter the gas orifice port opening.

• On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should

fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer
to Figure 2for correct and incorrect burner cap placement.

• Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the

burner cap from side to side (Figure 3) 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.

Burner cap

I

Burner cap lip

Figure 1: Burner cap on burner head

F

Correct burner cap

placement

Figure 2: Correct placement (L) Incorrect placement (R)

Incorrect burner cap

placement

Figure 3: Moving cap gently until seated properly

Before Setting Surface Controls

Double Ring style burners (somemodets)

The Double Ring burner only operates properly with two burner
caps in place. Be sure the burner cap lips are positioned facing

down towards the burner head and into the recessed areas
(Figure 4) on each side of the burner head. Be sure both burner

caps are seated firmly and rest level on the burner head before
operating.
Check the fit for each cap using the same method for the round
burner caps by gently sliding each cap from side to side. Please
note that the burner cap lips should NOT move out of recessed

areas of the burner head.

Dual burner head (some models)

Burner cap

Burner Lap lip

Burner head

cessed areas

Burner

head

Burner caps

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. When properly
installed they should rest securely on the cooktop and not slide
out of place. (Figure 5)

Figure 4: Dual burner head using two burner caps

Figure 5: Proper grate installation

BeforeSettingSurfaceControls

Using proper cookware

_E__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

(Figure 6.

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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.

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flame setting

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Figure 6: 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.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

incorrect

flame setting

Figure 7: Proper flame size for efficient cooking

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 (Figure 7)
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 Start most foods, bring water

Medium flame Maintain a slow boil, thicken

Low flame Keep foods cooking, poach-

Type of cooking

to a boil, pan broiling.

sauces, gravies, steaming.

ing, and stewing.

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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 SIMMER 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 counter-

clockwise out of the OFF position.

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

position. Visually check that the burner is 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.

When operating the oven, it is possible for residual heat
from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually
transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above

the oven door.

Figure 8: Proper way to set burners

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.

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material

that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.

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.

Setting Surface Burners

Setting Double Ring Burner (some models)

The versatile Double Ring surface burner offers a complete
range of gas surface settings from the same burner position.

At the lowest setting, only the burner's inner ring is active,
providing a smaller flame that is perfect for simmering. If
needed, the burner's outer ring may be added and when set for
HI will provide a gas flame that may be used to bring a large
pan of liquid to boil quickly.

Operating the Double Ring Burner:

1. Push right front surface burner control knob in and turn
counterclockwise out of the OFF position.

2. Release the knob and rotate to the Lite position.

3.

Visually check that both inner and outer rings for the
Double Ring burner are lit (Figure 11). Once lit, push in the

control knob and to turn counterclockwise out of the Lite
position and adjust to the desired flame size.

4.

When adjusting for a low or simmer type flame setting,
continue to rotate the control knob counterclockwise from

MED setting towards LO (Figure 9). Between the MED and
LO setting the flame for the outer ring portion of the burner
will turn off leaving only the inner burner with a flame for
simmering (Figure 11). Make any further flame adjustments

as needed.

Figure 11: Burner at highest (L) setting and simmer (R)

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.

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.

Important:

• 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 two

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.

Figure 9: Setting the double ring burner

OFF _ Ha • MED • LO

Figure 10: Burner levels

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Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel.
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

Figure 12: Oven vent in rear of range top

_ Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using

the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, oven
racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Protective Liners -- DO NOT USE ALUMINUM
FOIL to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recom-
mended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire

Types of oven racks

fiat handle

oven rack

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.

ovenrack

Figure 13: Variety of racks and their uses
The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack (some

models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (on 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 allows several additional positions
between the flat rack positions.

To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack
(on some models) in the lowest rack position for roasting large

cuts of meat.

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