Kenmore 79078914500, 79078772405, 79078773405, 79078773406, 79078774405 Owner’s Manual
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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 .................................. 15-16
Self-Cleaning (Select Clean) ......................................... 16-17
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.
Free-Standing Range Warranty
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS
For one year from the date of purchase, when installed and operated according to the Installation Instructions and Use &
Care Guide, if any part of this range fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair or replace it, at our
option, free of charge.
ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON RANGE PARTS
For the second through the fifth year from the date of purchase, when installed and operated according to the
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will supply the following range parts free of charge if they
fail for the reasons listed below. Customer must pay labor cost of installation.
• Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock
• Cooking elements if they are defective
• Rubber seal if it cracks between the cooktop glass and the porcelain edge.
What Sears will not cover:
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose.
• Damage to the cooktop glass caused by the use of cleaners or utensils other than the recommended cleaning cream
and tools.
• Damage to the cooktop glass caused by hardened spills of sugary materials (including starches from vegetables or
pastas) or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Use & Care Guide.
• Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
If this product is subjected to other than private residential use, all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS AT
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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
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 LP. 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 LP.
Installation Instructions carefully.
shock may occur if the range is not installed by a
qualified installer or electrician.
required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
the application needs must be made by Sears Service.
Personal injury or death from electrical
Any additions, changes or conversions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains importantsafety symbols and instructions, Please pay attentionto these symbols andfollow all instructionsgiven.
This symbol wil! help alert you to situations that may cause serious b0dilY harml death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damagel
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
FORYOURSAFETY:
-- 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.70-1atest 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 Sears dealer to recommend a qualified technician
and anauthorized Sears repairservice. Know howto disconnect
the power to the range at the circuit breakerorfuse box in case
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
injury and 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.
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 ofa child on an open
door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury.
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.
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• All ranges can tip.
• 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
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Heating the Room.
• 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, plasticand cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
• Do Not 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 OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven burners
may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas near
surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top,
surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.
•Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not
let clothing or otherflammable materials contact hotsurfaces.
• 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 ofa potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
the top rear edge of the range and
carefully attempt to tilt itforward. Refer to
the installation instructionsfor proper anti-
tip bracket installation.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
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Important Safety Instructions
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to
be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY: Do not
attempt tooperate the oven during a power failure. Ifthe power
fails, always turn offthe oven. If the oven is not turned offand
the power resumes, the oven 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 burnerfiame
to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
• Knowwhich 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 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 of burns, ignition offlammable 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 YOUROVEN
• Use CareWhen Opening Oven DoororWarmer Drawer--
Stand tothe side of the range when opening the door ofa hot
oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or
replace food in the oven.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is
located below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns.
Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near
the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.
• Placement of Oven Racks, Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let
potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven.
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler
pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away
from the high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used foran extended period of time, be certain
the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least
3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR 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 allow grease
toaccumulate. Referto the range 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.
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.
Important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish alist 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.
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
powercord must be plugged
into an electrical outlet that
is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle
isthe only available outlet, it
isthe personal responsibility
of the consumer to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 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
Power supply cord [
with 3-prong
grounding plug
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
In the U.S.A.
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your
new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured
for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require preventive maintenance or repair from
time to time. That's when having a Master Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and
protect yourseff 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:
F4 Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists
[] Unlimited service and no charge for parts and
labor on all covered repairs
[] "No-lemon" guarantee- replacement
of your covered product if four or more product
failures occur within twelve months
[] Product replacement if your covered product
can't be fixed
[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request - no extra charge
[] Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears
technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling
[] Power surge protection against electrical
damage due to power fluctuations
[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised
In Canada
Maintenance Agreements
Your purchase has added value because you
can depend on Sears HomeOentral®for service.
With over 2400 Service Technicians and more than a
million parts and accessories, we have the tools,
parts, knowledge and skills to ensure our pledge:
We Service What We Sell.
Your Kenmore ®product is designed, manufactured
and tested to provide years of dependable operation.
But like all products, it may require service from time to
time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement:
* Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's
price
• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear
and tear
• Provides phone support from a Sears technician on
products requiring in-home repair
• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to
ensure that your product is in proper running condition.
Some limitations apply. For more information
about Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements,
call 1-800-361-6665
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®
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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.
24. Broil Pan Insert.
25. Leveling Legs and Anti-tip Bracket (included).
26. Cooktop Lockout (some models).
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NOTE: The features of your range may
vary according to model type & color.
Before Setting Oven Controls
OVENVENT 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
Fig. 1 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
Broiling hamburgers &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
Fig. 2
Types of Oven Racks
Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack
types shown; Flat Rack, or Handle Rack.
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Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks
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 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. The hot air
must be able to circulate around the
pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.
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.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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.
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