Kenmore 790. 9011, 790. 9300, 790. 9001 Series, 790. 9083 Series, 790. 9302 Series Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada

English / Español

Model/Modelos:

790. 9011*, 9300*

Kenmore®

Electric Range

Estufa eléctrica

* = color number, código de color

P/N 316902003 Rev C

Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Appliance Warranty ............................................................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3-6

Product Record/Serial Plate Location ............................................... 6

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

Removing, replacing and arranging oven racks .......................... 7

Before Setting Surface Controls ...................................................... 8-9

Using proper cookware .................................................................... 8

Cookware material types................................................................. 9

Home canning .................................................................................... 9

Setting Surface Controls ...................................................................... 10

Surface element settings .................................................................10

Oven Control Features.......................................................................... 11

Setting Oven Controls ..................................................................... 11-14

Setting Clock ...................................................................................... 11

Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°) ........................... 11

Setting Timer ..................................................................................... 12

Setting Bake ...................................................................................... 12

Broil ..................................................................................................... 13

Adjusting Oven Temperature .........................................................14

Care & Cleaning .............................................................................. 15-19

Cleaning recommendation table ................................................... 15

General cleaning.............................................................................. 16

Surface elements and drip bowls .................................................. 17

Removing and replacing lift-off oven door................................. 19

Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ....................20-21

Master Protection Agreement............................................................ 23

Sears Service ......................................................................... back cover

Kenmore Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due
to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange
for free repair. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other
than private family purposes.

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

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all
instructions supplied with the product.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
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.

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

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

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

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

- -

- indicates a potentially hazardous

- -

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

- indicates a potentially hazardous

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

• 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 Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions

provided in the literature package for this range.

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range
and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device has been
installed to floor or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the
range is moved to floor or wall.

• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device
in place and engaged.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious burns to children and adults.

Range
leveling leg

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use
both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back.
Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions
supplied with your range for proper installation.

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

• Do not attempt to operate the range during a power
failure.

the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

If the power fails, always turn off the range. If

Anti-Tip
bracket

• •

• 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.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.

••

•

Never modify or alter the construction of a range by

••
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance.

to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on
an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury.

Storage in or on appliance — flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface
units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower
oven. This includes paper, plastic and 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.

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DO NOTDO NOT

DO NOT allow children

DO NOTDO NOT

Important Safety Instructions

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in
the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE —
children should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where appliance is in use. They should never be

allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer or lower double oven.

Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items

could be seriously injured.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING
UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR
SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and oven

heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface cooking units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these
areas until they 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 oven door 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.

Do not heat unopened food containers —
buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.

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 reproductive harm, and requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN

Protective Liners — DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.

aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.

• Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer or

lower oven door — 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 items could melt or
ignite.

• •

• Placement of interior 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.

Only use

Use dry potholders — moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.

Save these instructions for future reference.

• •

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.

• •

Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP

• •

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

• •

Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before
turning it on, and turn the element off before removing
the pan.

• •

• Use proper pan size — This appliance is equipped with

• •

one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.

• •

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend

• •

over adjacent surface elements —
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 units.

To reduce the risk of

COIL COOK TOP MODELS

Protective liners — Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only
use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of
electric shock, or fire.

• Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place —

Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

• •

• Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat

• •
settings —
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• •

• Glazed cooking utensils —

• •
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cook top
use.

• •

• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the

• •
fan on.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers

Only certain types of glass,

Save these instructions for future reference.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is
COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of

grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to

the area around each surface element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.

• 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 ventilating hoods frequently — Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow

the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.

Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will find the model
and serial number printed on an identification plate. See
bottom of this page for serial plate location.

Model No. _____________________________________

Serial No. _____________________________________

Date of Purchase ________________________________

Save sales receipt for future reference.

790.

Serial Plate Location

To locate the serial plate open the storage drawer. The
serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located

elementelement

element (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes

elementelement

through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not
block oven vent.

oven vent

under the left rear surfaceunder the left rear surface

under the left rear surface

under the left rear surfaceunder the left rear surface

Fig. 1

Removing, replacing and arranging racks

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, exterior,

oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can
cause burns

Arranging - always arrange
the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the
oven).

To remove - pull the rack
forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.

Types of oven racks

flat handle

oven rack

flat
oven rack

offset

oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (on some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.

The offset oven rack (on some models) will place the base
of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than a flat
oven rack. This feature provides several additional possible
oven rack positions.

Air circulation in the oven

For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or
back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to
reach around the food.

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.

Fig. 2

Recommended oven rack positions by food type:

(Refer to Fig. 2 for oven rack positions)

Food type Position

Broiling See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 2 or 3
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles 1 or 2
Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1

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Before Setting Surface Controls

About the surface elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red.

For efficient cooking, turn OFF the surface element just
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.

Surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The surface
element may still be hot and burns may occur if the
surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

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.

ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

These items could melt or

Using proper cookware

The size and type of
cookware used will
influence the surface
element power level
setting needed for best
cooking results. Be sure to
follow the
recommendations for
using proper cookware as
illustrated in both Figs. 1
& 2.

Fig. 1

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (See Fig. 2).

Do not place aluminum foil or ANY material that could
melt on the surface elements.

Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place —
Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

Element On indicator lights

The ELEMENT ON indicator lights
control panel and will glow when a surface cooking
element is turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator
lights after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface
controls are turned OFF.

are marked on the

• Flat bottom and straight
sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.

• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.

• Made of material that
conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot
diameter to surface
element size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than
surface element on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the
surface element on
cooktop.

Fig. 2

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting).

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking

results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning
procedures.

• •

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.

• •
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• •

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges

• •
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning
using a ceramic cooktop.

• •

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1

• •
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.

• •

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more

• •
quickly.

• •

• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water

• •
to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.

• •

• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2

• •
different surface cooking areas at the same time. This
will cause uneven heating results and may cause the
ceramic cooktop to fracture.

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Setting Surface Controls

Surface element settings

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the surface element
power level setting needed for best cooking results.

The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based
when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Suggested settings for surface elements

Settings Type of cooking

High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep

fat fry

Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken

sauces and gravies or
steam vegetables

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer

Fig. 1

Surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The surface
element may still be hot and burns may occur if the
surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

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.

ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to the surface elements.

These items could melt or

Fig. 2

To operate the surface element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 2).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.

Important notes:

• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly

on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a
guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Refer to
Fig. 1 for suggested power level settings.

• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and

then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

• The ELEMENT ON indicator light(s) will glow when one

or more surface elements are turned ON. A quick glance
at this indicator light when finished surface cooking is an
easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned OFF.

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Oven Control Features

For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below.

Indicator lights — These
indicator lights show if
Bake or Broil is active.

Bake pad — Use to
select the bake feature.

Broil pad — Use to
select the variable broil
feature.

Up and down arrow
pads— Use with the

feature or function
pads to set oven
temperature or
adjusting the clock
and minute timer.

Timer Set/Off pad — Use to set or cancel

the minute timer. The minute timer does not
start or stop cooking.

Clock pad — Use to
set the time of day.

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Clock

When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power
supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display
will flash “12:00”.

You must set the clock for the time of day before using the
appliance.

To set the clock:

1. Press key pad once (do not hold key pad down).

2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the
pad until the correct time of day appears in the
display and release key pad.

3. The clock should display the correct time of day.

or key

STOP pad — Use to clear any feature
previously entered except the time of day and
minute timer. Press STOP

to end cooking.

To change temperature display mode from °F to °C
(Celsius) or from °C to °F (Fahrenheit):

1. Press and hold Broil key pad (for 6-8 seconds) until F
or C appears in the display. At this time the display will
show the current temperature display mode whether
set for F or C.

2. Press either
(Fahrenheit) or

3. To accept the change, wait until the oven control
provides the acceptance beep (See Notes below).

4. The display will return to the time of day with the
temperature display mode changed the next time the
oven is set for Bake or Broil.

or key pad to toggle between

CC

C (Celsius) mode choices.

CC

FF

F

FF

Changing temperature display mode (°F or °C)

The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit)
when shipped from the factory. The display may be
changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven
temperatures.

Important notes:

• If at any time during the process of changing the

temperature display mode you decide not to change the

mode, press the

acceptance beep.

• The temperature display mode cannot be changed when

Bake or Broil is active.

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key pad once before the

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Timer

The timer allows you to track your cooking times without
interferring the cooking process. The timer may be set from
1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

To set Timer:

1. Press Timer Set/Off.

2. Press the
increments. Press and hold the
time in 10 minute increments. The timer can be set for

any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59
minutes.
Note:Note:

Note: If the

Note:Note:
advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

3. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound a 3
second tone . 0:00 will show in the display until Timer

Set/Off

To change the time remaining in Timer:

While the timer is active, press and hold the
key pad to increase or decrease the time remaining.

To cancel the Timer before the set time has run out:

Press Timer Set/Off key pad once.

Important notes:

• The Timer will not start or stop the cooking process. It

serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep
when the set time has run out. The minute timer can be
used alone or when Bake or Broil is active.

• If another feature is active when the Timer is running, the

minute timer will show in the display. To view information
about other active features, press the key pad for that
feature.

to increase the time in one minute

pad is pressed first, the timer will

is pressed.

to increase the

or

Setting Bake

The oven may be programmed to Bake at any temperature
from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset
bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

To set Bake:

1. Press Bake key pad. — — — appears in display.

2. Within 5 seconds, press
display will show 350°F (177°C). By pressing and
holding or key pad, the temperature can
be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set
to display Celsius).

3. As soon as the
oven will begin preheating to the selected temperature.
As a reminder the control will beep when the oven
reaches the set baking temperature.

To cancel Bake at any time press the key pad.

To change oven temperature after Bake has started:

1. Press Bake key pad once. Visually check the bake
temperature and that it needs to be changed.

2. Press the
the set temperature to the desired new oven
temperature.

Important note:

Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.

or key pad is released, the

or key pad to increase or decrease

or key pad. The

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Setting Oven Controls

Broil

Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct
exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The
Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F.

The suggested broil settings (See Fig. 3) are provided for
recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times
or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If
the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow
the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the
item closely.

To set Broil:

1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum
browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before
adding food.

2. Position cookware in oven. Leave oven door open at
broil stop position when broiling (See Fig. 2).

3. Press Broil key pad. — — will appear in display.

4. Press the
setting level appears in the display. nor is for normal, hi
for high and lo is for low setting. Most foods can be
broiled at the hi broil setting. Select the lo broil setting
to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should
be broiled to the well-done stage.

5. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil
food on 2nd side.

6. When finished broiling or to cancel broil at any time

press

or key pad until the desired broil

.

Fig. 1

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven
door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire
extinguisher.
may be explosive.

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

Important notes:

• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.

• For best results when broiling, use a quality broil pan

along with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to
drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter and
reduce smoking.

• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop

position before turning or removing food.

DO NODO NO

DO NO

DO NODO NO

TT

T put water or flour on the fire. Flour

TT

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

Fig. 2

Food Rack position Setting Doneness

Steak 1” thick 5th Hi Medium
Steak 1” thick 5th Normal Medium-well
Pork chops 3/4” thick 4th Normal Well
Chicken 4th Lo Well
Fish 4th Lo Well
Hamburger 1” thick 4th Hi Well

Suggested broil settings (See Fig. 1)

Fig. 3

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Setting Oven Controls

Adjusting oven temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to
ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few
uses, follow your recipe times and temperature
recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking
too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you may adjust
the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the
temperature displayed.

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press & hold the
display shows the factory temperature setting of 00. If
the oven temperature has been previously adjusted
from the factory setting, the latest adjusted value will
appear in the display instead.

2. You may increase the oven temperature in 5°F
increments with each press of the
may also adjust the oven temperature downward in
5°F increments with each press of the
(total adjustment range is +35°F to -35° F).

3. To accept the change, wait until the oven control
provides the acceptance beep (See Notes).

4. The oven temperature adjustment has been accepted
by the oven control and the display will return to the
time of day.

Bake Bake

Bake key pad and release after the

Bake Bake

key pad. You

key pad

Operating oven light (on some models)

The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the
oven door is opened.

Press the rocker switch marked OVEN LIGHT on the control
panel to turn the oven light ON and OFF whenever the
oven door is closed.

The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall
of the oven interior. To replace the interior oven light, see

Replacing oven light in the Care & Cleaning section.

Important notes:

••

• If at any time during the process of adjusting the oven

••

temperature feature you decide not to make the

change, press the

acceptance beep tone.

••

• The oven temperature adjustment feature can not be

••

modified if Bake or Broil is active.

••

• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your

••

oven control has been set for °C (Celsius) temperature
display mode. In this case each press of the

key pad will adjust in 1°C increments upward
(maximum +18°C) or downward (maximum -18°C),
depending on which arrow key pad is pressed.

••

• DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in

••
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside
your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much
as 20 to 40°F from actual temperatures.

key pad once before the

or

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning recommendation table

Surface type Recommendation

Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim

Control panel
Control key pad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)

Oven interior & door liner
Porcelain enamel broil pan and
broil pan insert (some models)

Oven racks

Oven door

For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30­60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of
these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position;
grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up
the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF and if needed remove any
knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can
scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess
water from dishcloth before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around
the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze
excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.

Gentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. Rinse
with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots
with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water
and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse
and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid
content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the
surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

The oven interior is porcelain coated and safe to clean with oven cleaners following
manufacturer's instructions. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the porcelain
may become damaged during future heating. Do not spray oven cleaner on any
electrical controls or switches. Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on
oven temperature sensing bulb. Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim, door
gasket, plastic drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range. Clean
any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. Clean with
hot, soapy water. Rinse using clean water and a cloth. For additional cleaning
information see “General cleaning” in the Care & Cleaning section.

Remove oven racks from oven cavity before cleaning. Clean by using a mild,
abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry
and then replace in oven.

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do
not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to
enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh
abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door.

Stainless Steel (on some models) Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning

stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use
cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess
cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future
oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and
a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.

Surface elements and drip bowls

Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Surface elements and drip
bowls” in the Care & Cleaning section.

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Care & Cleaning

General cleaning

Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is
COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.

Follow these cleaning precautions:

••

• Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.

••

••

• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance

••

manually.

Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food
spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain
on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after
cleaning. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as
possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the effort required
for major cleaning later.

Cleaning porcelain enamel oven:

The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it is safe to clean
using oven cleaners.

To remove heavy soil:

1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or

for several hours with the oven door closed. Clean
softened dirt spots using hot, soapy water. Rinse well
with water and a clean cloth.

2. If soil remains, use a nonabrasive scouring pad or a

nonabrasive cleaner. If necessary, use an oven cleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT mix
ammonia with other cleaners.

3. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner

outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the
front center of the oven bottom. Clean with hot, soapy
water. Rinse well using clean water and a cloth.

Adhere to the following precautions when using spray
oven cleaners:

••

• DO NOT spray cleaner on the electrical controls or

••
switches because it could cause a short circuit and
result in sparking or fire.

••

• DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on

••
the temperature sensing bulb; it could cause the oven
to heat improperly. The bulb is located in the rear of
the oven. Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each
oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb. A
change in its position could affect how the oven bakes.
Avoid bending the bulb and capillary tube.

••

• DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or

••
gasket, broiler drawer glides, handles or any exterior
surfaces of the range, plastic or painted surfaces. The
cleaner can damage these surfaces.

Cleaning oven bottom (some models)

Oven elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The oven bake and broil
elements may still be hot and burns may occur if touched
before they have cooled sufficiently.

Please note:

On some models the lower oven bake element is visible.
The following cleaning instruction applies ONLY for models
that have a visible lower bake element.

The lower bake element may be tilted from the front for
better access to the oven bottom for cleaning purposes. Be
careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches
from the resting position.

On models equipped
with a visible lower
bake element only;
element may be raised
4-5 inches to clean oven
bottom.

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Care & Cleaning

Surface elements and drip bowls

Surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The surface
elements may still be hot and burns may occur if touched
before they have cooled sufficiently.

Protective liners — Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.

Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make
cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean
themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot
element will burn off. Food spilled on a COOL element
may be cleaned with a damp cloth — any remaining soil
will burn off the next time the element is used.

To remove the surface elements and drip bowls:

1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal

end. Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just
enough to clear the cooktop.

2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element,

gently pull the terminal end out from terminal plug (See
Fig. 1).

Element
support

Allow element
support to rest on
drip pan inside rim.

Terminal end

Cleaning drip bowls

Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and
dry while still warm. Hard to remove, burned on soil can be
removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in
a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia
and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water).

A no-scratch scrubbing pad may be used after soaking.
DO NOT
scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and
polish dry with a soft cloth.

To replace drip bowls and surface elements:

1. Slide the terminal end on the surface element through

2. Align the surface element support to rest on the rim

3. After the surface element is positioned in the drip bowl,

4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as

Important notes:

• Be sure the range is cool before removing surface
elements or drip bowls.

• Never immerse a surface element in water.

• Make sure drip bowls are in place
bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.

• Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing
surface elements after cleaning.

use abrasive cleaners or steel wool, they will

the opening in the drip bowl (Refer to Fig. 1).

inside the drip bowl.

line up the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown
(Fig. 1).

level as possible and firmly push the terminal end into
the terminal plug. Make sure element terminal is seated
properly into terminal plug. Make sure the surface
element is level to reduce the hazard of cookware
sliding off the element.

- Absence of these

Fig. 1

Terminal plug

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Care & Cleaning

Raising and lowering the cooktop (some models)

To avoid possible burns DO NOT turn
the surface elements on when the cooktop is raised. Be
sure that the top is completely lowered and securely in
place before turning on any of the surface burners.

When lowering the lift-up range cooktop,
grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to
pinch fingers. Do not drop or bend the cooktop when
raising or lowering. This may permanently damage the
cooktop surface.

cooktop

lift-up rods

Fig. 1

Relacing oven light (some models)

Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts
are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather­faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.

To replace oven light:

1. Turn electrical power off at

the main source or unplug
the range.

2. Replace bulb with a new

40 watt appliance bulb.

3. Turn power back on again

at the main source (or plug
the range back in).

4. The clock will then need to

be reset. To reset see
“Setting clock”.

Oven
light

Aluminum foil and utensils

To raise and lower the cooktop:

1. Remove all items from cooktop and set aside.

2. Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the
front (See Fig. 1).

3. Lift the cookop high enough to allow the support rods
to snap into place. The lift-up rods will support the
cooktop in the raised position.

4. If necessary, clean underneath using hot, soapy water
and a clean cloth; then dry.

5. To lower the cooktop, grasp the front corner of each
side of the top while pushing back on each rod with
the heel of your hand. This will release the notched
support. Hold the range cooktop and gently slide the
top back down level to the range.

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in
the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.

Protective liners — DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom. — DO NOT
USE aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls, or reflector
pans. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this

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

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Care & Cleaning

Removing and replacing lift-off oven door

To avoid possible injury when removing or
replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below
carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands
positioned away from the door hinge area.

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary
storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing
down.

To remove oven door:

1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See

Fig. 1).

2. Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven

door liner (See A Fig. 2).

3. Insert the 2 screws into the door hinge holes located on

the side of the hinge arm, one into each hinge (See B
Fig. 2).

4. Close oven door until the door stops, (do not force the

door to close any further). The placement of these
screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree
position.

5. Grasp oven door firmly on both sides and slide door

up and off hinges at the same angle (See Fig. 3).

6. To clean oven door, follow the instructions provided

listed in the cleaning chart under “oven door”.

Oven door
hinge
locations
with oven door
fully open.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

To replace oven door:

1. Be sure the hinge arms remain at the 45 degree angle

position. Be sure the screws are still locking the hinge
arms from moving. If the screws fall out of the hinge
holes, the hinge(s) may snap back against the oven
frame and could pinch fingers or chip the porcelain
finish on the oven front frame.

2. Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the

lower front of door on your knee. Insert the door
channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges,
(See Fig. 3).

3. Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges

evenly at the same 45 degree angle. The hinge arms
should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as
they can go.

4. Open door completely (horizontal with floor) and

remove both screws from holes in door hinges.

5. Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner (See C Fig. 2).

6. If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame,

remove door and repeat the above steps.

Fig. 3

Special door care instructions -

Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the
following recommendations:

••

• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are

••
fully in place.

••

• Do not hit the oven door glass (if equipped) with pots,

••
pans, or any other object.

••

• Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the oven door

••
glass (if equipped) may weaken the door structure
causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems
are provided with the problem listed:

Problem Solution

Poor baking results.

Appliance is not level.

Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.

Entire appliance does not operate.

• Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position
is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the
oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.
If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting oven temperature in
Setting Oven Controls section.

• Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support range.

• If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.

• Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the
oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.

• Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure
cabinets are square & have sufficient room for appliance clearance.

• Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to
make appliance accessible.

• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can
be lifted over carpet.

• Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.

• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local

electric company for service outage information.

• Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See

back cover).

Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.

Surface element is too hot or not hot
enough.

Surface element does not heat or does
not heat evenly.

Oven light does not work.

• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to
operate the oven. See Setting clock in Setting Oven Controls section.

• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See
Setting Oven Controls section and review instructions for the desired
cooking function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate”
in this checklist.

• Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

• Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned ON for element needed.

• Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or

heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware
materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy & medium­weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may
burn easily.

• Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see Replacing oven light
in the Care & Cleaning section.

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Problem Solution

Oven smokes excessively when broiling.

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven
vent.

Oven control panel beeps & displays
any F code error.

• Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls

section.

• Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling.

• Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide

proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil
element for searing.

• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining

fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when

broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

• Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie
spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up
excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke
are present see Broil in Setting Oven Controls section.

• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press

clear the error code. Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats,
remove power from appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance
and set clock with the correct time of day. Try Bake or Broil function again.

key pad to

Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.

Drip bowls are turning color or distorted.

If the fault recurs, press

assistance (See back cover).

• Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will
cause corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a
spill over.

• Normal environment. Along coastal areas, houses are exposed to high salt
content in air. Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to air
with high salt content.

• Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface element and touches
cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the
drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched
to the size of the element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from
your appliance dealer.

to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for

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Notes

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Protection Agreements Acuerodes de protección

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