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Table of Contents
Free-Standing Range Warranty ........................................... 2
Product Record ................................................................... 2
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS .......................... 3-4
Range Features .................................................................. 5
Before Setting Oven Controls .............................................. 6
Setting Surface Controls .................................................. 7-8
Surface Cooking .................................................................. 9
Oven Control Functions ..................................................... t0
Setting Oven Controls .................................................. tt-t 5
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls .................................. 16-17
Self-Cleaning (Select Clean) ......................................... 17-18
General Care & Cleaning .............................................. 19-20
Adjusting Your Oven Temperature ...................................... 21
Before You Make a Service Call ........................................ 22
Protection Agreement ........................................................ 23
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 instructionsand 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.
shock may occur if the range is not installed by a
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact 1-800=4-MY-HOME® for
qualified installer or electrician.
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.
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 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.
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 important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention tothese symbols and follow allinstructions given.
This symbol Wil! help alert You to situati0ns tha t may cause serious b0dily harm, deaf h or prOPeity damage.
This symb01 Will help alert you to Situations that may cause bodily injury 0i pi0perty damage
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:
-- 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 inCanada 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 breakerorfuse 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 ranges other than when the hood and
range have been designed,tested and listed byan independent
test laboratoryfor use in combination 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.
• 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.
NEVER coverany slots, holesor passagesin the
oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks airflowthrough theoven and may
cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire 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 ofa child 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 itemscould 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 andcloth 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 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 ProperAppareI--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.
IMPO RTANT--ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY: Do not
attempt tooperate the oven during apower 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 of burns, ignitionofflammable 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 R OVEN
• 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 itsinsert 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 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 betaken 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 is the
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
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
Do not, under any
circumstance, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong,
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.
5. Bridge Burner Valve & Knob.
6. Right Front Power Burner Valve & Knob.
7. Right Rear Simmer Valve & Knob.
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 (styles vary with model).
17. Lower Panel (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 Standard Burner (some models).
20. 12,000 BTU Power Burner (some models).
21. 14,200 BTU Power Burner (some models).
22. 17,200 BTU Power Burner (some models).
23. 18,000 BTU (Combined) Bridge Burner
24. Broil Pan (some models)
25. Broil Pan Insert (some models)
26. Leveling Leg and Anti-tip Bracket (included)
27. Cooktop Lockout (some models)
28. Cast Iron Griddle Grate
NOTE: The features of you r range may
vary according to model type & color.
Before Setting Oven Controls
OVE.VENT Oven Vent Location
The oven vent islocated below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven
ison, warm air is released through this vent. This venting isnecessary 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
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, 1 or 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; Fiat 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 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
Setting Surface Controls
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.
The BRIDGE Burner isbest suited when using rectangular or long shaped cookware. The center rear and center middle
burners are combined. The center FRONT burner may also be added for a total of 3 burners.
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.
Operating single Gas Surface Burners:
1. If the Cooktop Lockout indicator light is ON, unlock the cooktop (some
models). If your model does not have this feature or if the cooktop is
unlocked proceed to step 2.
2. Place cooking utensil on gas surface burner.
3. Push the surface control knob in & turn counterclockwise out of the OFF
position.
4. Release the knob & 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.
5. Visually check that the burner has lit.
6. Push the control knob in & turn counterclockwise to the desired flame
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use
the guides & adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook 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).
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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.
Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
Formost cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
CORRECT
Never extend the flame beyond the outer
edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply
wastes heat and energy, and increases
your risk of being burned by the flame.
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 forcooking.
*Flame Size
High Flame
Medium Flame
Low Flame
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer & 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 or cook
properly.
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces, gravies or steaming.
Keep foods cooking, poach or stewing.
*These settings are based on using 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 & nearly invisible 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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Setting Surface Controls
Setting the Bridge Burner
The Bridge Burner is comprised of 3 individual burners connected from the front to
the rear of the cooktop. The front or rear burner portions of the 3 burner sections
may be used seperately. The Bridge Burner feature may be used to combine the
cooking power of the rear and center Bridge Burner portions together. In both of
these circumstances, normal sized cookware should be used.
Cookware such as the Griddle Grate that is supplied with your appliance is
designed specifically for best results when used when ALL 3 portions of the Bridge
Burner are utilized together.
The middle rear and middle center Burners are controlled by the Rear +Bridge
Burner Control Knob. The front portion of the Bridge Burner may be added to
complete the entire Bridge Burner using the Front (center) Control Knob (See Fig.
1).
Operating the Bridge Burner:
1. Push the Rear +Bridge Burner control knob in and turn counterclockwise out
of the OFF position (See Fig. 1).
2. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (See Figs. 1 & 2). Note: All
electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the
selected surface Burner will lite.
3. Visually check that the rear Bridge Burner has lit.
4. Continue to rotate the gas control knob clockwise past the first LO setting to
thearrowmarked BRIDGE.
5. Visually check that BOTH the rear and middle Bridge Burner portions are lit.
6. When both burners are lit, continue to turn the control knob counterclockwise
to adjust to the desired flame size for both burners together. NOTE: The
markings between the 2nd HI and LO settings on the middle rear control knob
adjust the flame size for both burners together. Use the guide marks between
the 2nd Hi and LO settings and adjust the flame size as needed (Refer to Fig.
3).
7. Add the Front (center) Burner if desired. Once lit, visually adjust the flame size
of the Front (center) Burner to match the flame size of the Bridge Burner.
8. Place cooking utensil centered over the middle cooktop surface Burner Grate.
NEVER cook with any surface control knobs in the LITE position (The electronic
ignitor will continue to spark if the knob remains in the LITE position).
Left
Rear
Burner
Left
Center
Burner
Left
Front
Burner
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FRONT
Fig. 1
POWER
BURNER
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REAR
+BRIDGE
Left Rear Burner Bridge Burner
Burner flame Burner flame
LITE adjustment LITE adjustment
position area position area
Left Rear Bridge
Fig. 2
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OFF LifE HI LO• TRIIpLEHI • LO
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Fig. 3 - Bridge Burner Surface Control Knob markings (rear& middle burner portions).
NOTE: If only the rear Bridge Burner is needed, follow the instructions provided below.
Operating only the Rear Gas Surface Burner (for Bridge Burner):
1. Place cooking utensil centered over the Rear Bridge Burner Grate.
2. Push the Rear +Bridge surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (See Fig. 2).
3. Releasetheknoband rotate totheLJTEposition. Note: All electronicsurfaceignitorswill spark atthesametime. However,
only the rear Bridge Burner portion will ignite.
4. Visuallycheckthat the rear Bridge Burnerhas lit. Adjustthe flame sizebyturningthecontrol knob between thefirst HI and
LO settings (See Fig.3). DO NOTcook with the surface control knob in the LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue
to spark if the knob is remains in the LITE position).
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