Kenmore 790.7801 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Espa_ol
Models/Modelos: 790.7801 _
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P/N 318205250A(lOOl)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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Table of Contents
Appliance Warranty .......................................................... 2
Product Record ................................................................. 2
Serlal Plate Location ......................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 3-5
Grounding Instructlons ...................................................... 5
Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.P.)................ 5
Range Features ................................................................. 6
Before Setting Surface Burner Controls ............................. 7
Setting Surface Burner Controls ........................................ 8
Surface Cooking ............................................................... 9
Before Setting the Oven Controls ...................................... 9
Control Pad Features ....................................................... 11
Setting Oven Controls ................................................. |2-18
Adjusting the Oven Temperature ..................................... 18
Self-Cleanlng ............................................................. 19-20
General Care & Cleaning ............................................ 21-23
Before You Call .......................................................... 24-25
Protection Agreements .................................................... 26
Notes .............................................................................. 27
Sears Service .................................................................. 28
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 accident or improper operation or maintenance.
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 the 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 - Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Product Record
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number
of your product. You wili find the model and serial number printed on the
serial plate.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
Please carefuffV read and save these instructions
This Use & Care Guide contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature
information for several models. Your product may not have all the described features. The
graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like
those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Printed in United States
Serial Plate Location
You will find the
model and serial
number printed
on the serial
plate. The serial
plate is located
as shown.
important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and
follow all instructions given.
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
m Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
mWHAT 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.
* Immedlately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas suppller's instructions.
" If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installatlon and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging
material
• Proper Installatlon. Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with 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, Canadian
electrical Code, part 1,and local code requirements. Install
only per installation instructions provided in the literature
package for this appliance.
• In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the
electrlcal power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specificaffy 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. Sears Parts & Repair isthe
recommended repair service for this appliance.
• Never modlfy or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers or any other
part of the product.
appliance and carefully attempt to tilt it forward.
Refer to the Installatlon Instructlons for proper anti=tip
bracket installation.
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* Air curtain or other overhead 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 listen by
an independent test laboratory for use in combination with
each other.
to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning.
the oven bottom or cover an entire 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.
on the door of this appliance can result in serious injuries
and may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow
children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting
in serious burns or other injury.
the cabinets above an appffance. Children climbing on the
appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
• All appliances can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti=tip bracket packed
with unit.
• See Installatlon Instructlons.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the
appliance must be secured by
properly installed anti=tlp bracket
provided with the appliance. To
check if the bracket is installed
properly; grasp the top rear of the
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in
Stepping, leaning, silting or puffing down
Do not use the ovens for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children in
Important Safety
Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be
stored in an oven, near surface burners. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasficware and
towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
* Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
* DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR
THESE 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 sumcient
time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop, surface
facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces
near these openings, oven door and window.
" Wear Proper Apparel. Loose=riftlng or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do
not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot
surfaces.
* DO Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the
fire with a pan lld, or use baking soda, a dry chemlcal or
foam=type extinguisher.
* When heating fat or grease, watch it c_oseJy. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
* Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
the pothoiders touch hot heating burners. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
* Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.
* Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is
to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the appliance
during a power failure. If power fails, always turn off: the
appliance. If the appliance is not turned off: and the power
resumes, it will begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
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
e_iciency.
Instructions
* Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a
pan of food on the burner before turning it on, and then
turn the burner off: before removing the pan.
" Always turn knob to the fun 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 sefflngs--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
accumulations that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled
dry may melt.
* Protective llners--Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface burner pans, or oven bottom, except as
suggested in this manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
* Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Use Care When Opening an Oven Door--Stand to the
side of the appliance 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 upper oven is
vented at the back of the cooktop and the lower oven at
the center trim. Touching the surfaces in this area when
the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not
place plastic or heat=sensitive items 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. Remove all utensils
from the rack before removing rack. If rack must be
moved while oven is hob use extreme caution. Use pot
holders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition.
Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven burner or
interior of the oven.
* Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler
pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept
away from the high heat of the broiler.
* Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
important Safely
* Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth.
Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the
appliance or shut off: the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
* Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods
and grease filters should be kept dean. Do not allow
grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could
catch fire. Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions
for cleaning.
* 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 in the self-cleanlng cycle only the parts of the
appliance Jlsfed in fhls Use & Care Guide. Before using the
self-cleaning cycle of the appliance, remove the broiler pan
and any utensils stored in the appliance.
instructions
* Do not cleon the oven door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket.
* 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 appliance
The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off: during the self-clean cycle of
any oven. Move birds to another well ventilated room.
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 productive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Grounding instructions
For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum
safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is
correctly polarized and properly grounded.
DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension
cord. If a 2-prong wail receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the
personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wail receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop for
complete installation and grounding instructions.
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.
Conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.R Gas)
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.
Grounding
type waJJ Do not, under any
rece
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. DO
circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Power supply
:ord with 3-prong
grounding plug
This natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.R) Gas.
Only a qualified service agent should perform the L. R
conversion. Contact the local gas provider for conversion.
The L. R Conversion Kit is supplied with this range and is
located on the main back of the range. The kit contains
installation instructions which must be read before and
followed carefully when installing the kit.
To avoid serious injury, any additions,
changes or conversions required in order for this appliance
to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made
by a qualified service agent.
Range Features
Your gas range includes:
1. Electronic Oven Control with Timer
2. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob
3. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob
4. Right Front Burner Valve & Knob
5. Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob
6. Easy to clean Upswept Cooktop
7. Burner Grates
8. One Piece Handle
9. Self-Clean Upper Oven
10. Lower Oven Self-Clean Door Latch
11. Oven Interior Light
12. Self-Cleaning Lower Oven
13. Adjustable Oven Rack
14. One Piece Handle
15. Decorative Bottom trim
16. 12,000 BTU Power Burner
17. 5,000 BTU Simmer Burner
18. 9,500 BTU Burner
19. 17,200 BTU Power Burner
NOTE: The features of your range may vary according to
model type & color.
Before Setting Surface Burner Controls
Locations of the Gas Surface Burners
Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with
different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in
larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.
The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering
delicate sauces, etc. This burner is located at the right rear
burner position on the cooktop.
The STANDARD burner can be used for most surface
cooking needs. The standard burner is located at the left
front position on the cooktop.
The POWER burner is best used for bringing large quantities
of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger
quantities of food. The POWER burners are located at the
right front and left rear burner positions on the cooktop.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable
for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a
burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow
flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Burner Cap
Fixed Burner Head
Gas Opening
Assembly of the surface burner caps and
burner grates
It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface
Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed
correctly and at the correct locations.
1. Remove all packing material from cooktop area.
2. Discard all packing material (if applicable).
3. Position the burner caps in the correct position.
4. Unpack Burner Grates and position on the cooktop.
Note: Burner heads are fixed. Do not try to remove them.
REMEMBER m DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING
AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS
OPENING. Always keep the Burner Caps in place whenever
the surface burners are in use.
Seffing Surface Burner Controls
Do not place plastic items
such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
holders or plastic wrappings on fop of
the range when if is in use. These items
could melt or ignite. Pofholders, towels or
wood spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to a flame.
Manual Lighting
In the event of an electrical power outage,
the surface burners can be lit manually.
To light a surface burner, hold a lit match
to the burner head, then slowly turn the
surface control knob to UTE. After burner
lights push in and turn knob to desired
setting. Use caution when lighting surface
burners manually.
Operating the Gas Surface Controls:
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the
OFF position (See Figure 1).
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position.
Note: All four electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time.
However, only the burner you are turning on will ignite.
4. Visually check that the burner has a flame.
5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The
control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the knob
indicator settings to adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cool< with
the surface control knob in the LITE position (The electronic ignitor will
continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position).
Seffing Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for
determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type
of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed for cooking.
Figure I
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Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces_ gravies; steaming.
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
_These setflngs are based on using medlum=welghf metal or aluminum
pans wlfh llds. Sefflngs 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. Clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and
type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to
the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
flame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned by
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control 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
undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the
food will neither brown nor cool< properly.
Figure 2
Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
Cookware should
have flat bottoms that
make good contact
with the entire surface
heating burner.
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the Figure 1
cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using cookware as
shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in the
oven or on the cooktop.
CORRECT
* Flat bottom and straight sides.
° Tight fitting lids.
° Weight of handle does not flit
pan. Pan is well balanced.
° Pan sizes match the amount of
food to be prepared.
° Made of material that con-
ducts heat well.
Easy to clean.
Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers
may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware
requirements.
INCORRECT
° Curved and warped pan bottoms.
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° Pan overhangs burner grate by
more than 2.5 cm (1").
° Heavy handle tilts pan.
° Flame extends beyond pan.
Figure 2
Using a wok
Woks with flat bottoms suit-
able for use on your cooktop are
available in most cookshop or
hardware stores. Round-bottomed
woks (with a support ring that
does not extend beyond the burn-
er circumference) may also be
used. The metal ring was designed
to support the wok safely when it
is filled with large amounts of liq-
uids (soup making) or fat (frying).
Wire trivets: Do not use wire
trivets. Cookware bottoms must be
in direct contact with the grates.
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a
metal ring that extends beyond the burner
circumference. Because this ring traps heat,
the surface unit and cooktop surface could
be damaged.
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