Kenmore 7864, 7877, 7878, 7881, 7882 Use & Care Manual

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Gas Range

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Models, Modelos 790.7863",7864",7877",7878",7881",7882",7891",

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Table of Contents

Free-Standing Range Warranty ........................................... 2

Product Record ................................................................... 2

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS .......................... 3-4

Protection Agreements ........................................................ 5

Range Features .................................................................. 6

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

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

Oven Control Functions ....................................................... 9

Setting Oven Controls .................................................... 9-14

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls .................................. 15-t 6

Self-Cleaning (Select Clean) ......................................... t6-t7

General Care & Cleaning .............................................. 18-20

Adjusting Your Oven Temperature ...................................... 20

Before You Make a Service Call ........................................ 21

Recipes for Slow Cook ...................................................... 22

Sears Service ...................................................... Back Page

Product Record

In the space provided below record the date of purchase,
model & serial number of your product. You will find the
model & serial number printed on an identification plate.
This serial plate is located on the right side of the oven front
frame in the Storage or Warmer Drawer compartment.

Model No. 790.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

One Year 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 or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-1VlY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. If this
appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the
product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

6. 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.

7. 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 limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness,
so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.P. Gas)

The natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

If L.P.conversion is needed, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for
assistance. The L.P. Conversion Kit is provided with this range
and is located on the left lower REAR (back side) panel of the
range. Before installing the kit be sure to follow the L.P.
Installation Instructions carefully.

Personal injury or death from electrical

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

Any additions, changes or conversions

required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
the application needs must be made by Sears Service.

Important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requi res the Governor of California to publish a list of substances

known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances.

important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.

This manualcontains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

This symbol wil! help alert You tQsituati0ns tha t maY Cause serious bodily harml death 0i pr0peity damage:

This symb01 Will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

if the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, afire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.

-- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

• Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.= latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and

CAN/CGA B149.2, and the the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or in Canada CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and

local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructionsprovided inthe literature package for this range.

Ask your Sears dealer to recommend a qualified technician
and an authorized Sears repairservice. Knowhowtodisconnect
the power to the range at the circuit breakererfuse box incase
of an emergency.

• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the

manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal

injuryand damage to the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by

removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

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 rangesother than when the hood and

range have been designed,tested and listed by an independent
test laboratory for use incombination with each other.

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater
to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning.

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= All ranges can tip,
o Injury to persons could result.

= install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions.
_To reduce the risk of

tipping, the rangemust be secured by
properly installed anti-tip bracket provided

with the range. To check if the bracket is
installed properly, visually check that rear

leveling leg is inserted into and fully
secured by the anti-tip bracket by

removing lower panel or storage drawer.
For models with a warmer drawer, grasp
the top rear edge of the range and

carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to
the installation instructions for proper anti-
tip bracket installation.

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NEVER coverany slots, holesor passagesin the

oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks airfiowthrough theoven and may

cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing afire hazard.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and
also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to
climb or play around the range. The weight ofachild on an open
door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
otherinjury.

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

Do not store items of interest to children in

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

• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near
surface burners or in the storage drawer. This includes
paper, plastic and cloth items,suchas cookbooks, plasticware
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.

• 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.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR
THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR

SURFACES OFTHE 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.

important Safety instructions

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.

• 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 Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholders 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 container to burst and result in
injury.

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

IMPORTANT--ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY: Do not
attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. Ifthe 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 clock and oven function.

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame size

so itdoes not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use
of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burnerflame
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

burneroff 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 itdoes 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 ofburns, ignitionof 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.

• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this

manual. Improper installation ofthese liners may result in risk
of electric shock, or fire.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, orotherglazed utensils
are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to
sudden change in temperatures. Check the manufacturer's

recommendations for cooktop use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOU ROVEN

• Use CareWhen Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer--
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 itemscould 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 itsinsertallow 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.

• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain
the unit has been intemperatures above 32 °F (0°C) for atleast
3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOU R
RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the

area underneath each surface element. Do not allowgrease
toaccumulate. Refer tothe range manufacturer's instructions
forcleaning.

• 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.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in
this Use &Care Guide. Before self cleaning the oven, remove
the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner
or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in

or around any part of the oven.

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket isessential for
a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move
the gasket.

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.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong

grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded

receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug. For personal safety, the range must be properly

grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be
plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized

and properlygrounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle isthe
only available outlet, it is the
personal responsibility of the
consumer to have it replaced
with a properlygrounded 3-prong
wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.

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

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS ACUERDOS DE PROTECCION

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore C_product is designed and manufactured for years
of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require
preventive maintenance or repair from time totime. That's
when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you
money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life
of your new product. Here's what's included in the
Agreement:

5_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists.

5_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor

on all covered repairs.

5_ "No-lemon" guarantee- replacement

of your covered product iffour or more product failures
occur within twelve months.

5_ Product replacement if your covered product can't be

fixed.

5_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request- no extra charge.

5_ Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears

technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling.

5_ Power surge protection against electrical damage

due to power fluctuations.

5_ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised.

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

online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who

have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for
years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information call

1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water heaters,
and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call

1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

En los EE.UU.

Acuerdos maestros de proteccibn

Lo felicitamos por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su

nuevo producto Kenmore®rue dise_ado y fabricado para
ofrecer muchos a_os de servicio confiable. Sin embargo,
como todo producto, el mismo podrta requerir mantenimiento

preventivo o reparaciones ocasionales. Es por eso que el
tenet un Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n podrfa ahorrarle
dinero y molestias.

Adquiera ya un Acuerdo maestro de proteccion y protejase de

gastos y frustraciones inesperados.

El Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n tambi_n ayuda a extender

la vida de su producto nuevo. ElAcuerdo incluye Io siguiente:
5_ Servicio profesional por nuestros 12.000 profesionales

especialistas en reparaci6n.

5_ Servicio ilimitado sin cargos adicionales por piezas

y servicio en todas las reparaciones cubiertas.

5_ Garantia de "no-limbn" - reemplaza su producto

cubierto si ocurren cuatro o mas desperfectos en los

primeros doce meses.

5_ Reemplazo del producto si el mismo no puede ser

reparado.

5_ Verificacibn de mantenimiento preventivo anual a

su petici6n y sin cargos adicionales.

5_ Pronta ayuda por tel_fono - apoyo por tel_fono por un

t6cnico de Sears en los productos que requieran

reparaci6n en casa, ademas de la conveniencia de hacer
una cita para la reparaci6n.

5_ Proteccibn contra picos de energia o da_os

el_ctricos causados pot fluctuaciones de la corriente
el_ctrica.

Reembolso del alquiler si la reparaci6n de su producto

cubierto toma mas del tiempo prometido.

Una vez que adquiera este Acuerdo, una simple Ilamada
telef6nica es todo Io que necesita para hacer una cita de

servicio. Usted puede Ilamar a cualquier hora del dfa o de la

noche para programar una cita de servicio por Internet.

Sears cuenta con ma.sde 12.000 profesionales especialistas
de reparaci6n con acceso a mas de 4,5 millones de piezas y

accesorios de calidad. Esa es la clase de profesionalismo
con la que puede contar para extender la vida t_tilde su nueva
adquisici6n por muchos a_os. iAdquiera su Acuerdo maestro
de protecci6n hoy!

Algunas limitaciones y exclusiones podrian aplicarse.

Para precios e informacibn adicional, Ilame al

1-800-827-6655.

Servicio de instalacibn Sears

Para una instalaci6n profesional de Sears en
electrodom_sticos, abridores de puertas de garaje,
calentadores de agua y otros artfculos mayores del hogar,

Ilameal 1-888-SU-HOGAR®.

REV.030509

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Range Features

Your Gas Range Features Include:

1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer.

2. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob.

3. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob.

4. Center Burner Valve & Knob (some models).

5. Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob.

6. Right Front Burner Valve & Knob.

7. Easy to clean Upswept Cooktop

8. Dishwasher safe 3-piece Burner Grates (colors vary).

9. Warmer Drawer Control & Indicator Light (some models).

10. Automatic Oven Door Light Switch (some models).

11. Oven Interior Light with Shield.

12. Self-Clean Oven Door Latch.

13. Self-Cleaning Oven interior.

14. Adjustable Oven Racks(s).

15. Large 1 piece Oven Door Handle.

16. Full width Oven Door (style vary with model).

17. Storage Drawer (some models) or Warmer Drawer with Handle
and Warmer Drawer rack (some models).

18. 5,000 BTU Simmer Burner (some models).

19. 9,500 BTU Center Burner (some models).

20. 12,000 BTU Power Burner (some models).

21. 14,200 BTU Power Burner (some models).

22. 16,200 BTU Power Burner (some models).

23. Broil Pan (some models).

24. Broil Pan Insert (some models).

25. Leveling Legs and Anti-tip Bracket (included).

26. Cooktop Lockout (some models).

NOTE: The features of you r range may
vary according to model type & color.

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Before Setting Oven Controls

OVEN VENT

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Types of Oven Racks

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven
is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for

proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE
VENT.

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO

OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
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 back into place.

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food Position

Broilinq hamburqers & steaks See Broil
Broiling meats, chicken or fish See Broil

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & Muffins 2 or 3
Frozen pies, angel food cake, 1or Roasting Shelf

yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham 1 or Roasting Shelf

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack
types shown; Flat Rack, or Handle Rack.

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks

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For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 1 &4 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 3).
When using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 2 or 3 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 4).

Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking

results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around
the cookwa refor proper aircirculation
and be sure pans and cookware do not

touch each other, the oven door, sides
or back of the oven cavity. The hot air

must be able to circulate around the
pans and cookware in the oven for

even heat to reach around the food.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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Setting Surface Controls
Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to

heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.

The SIMMER burner (some models) is best used for simmering delicate sauces,
etc. The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. The
POWER burner or burners (some models) are best used for bringing large
quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

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.

Do not place plastic

items such as salt and pepper shakers,
spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the range when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wood spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to a flame.