Kenmore 79092452910, 79092459910 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9245*
Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 808529907 Rev. A
Transform SR Brands Management LLC,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Table of Contents
Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... 9
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 12
Using Proper Cookware .........................................................................12
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 14
Before Setting Oven................................................................................... 16
Setting Oven Controls ................................................................................ 17
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 22
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 28
Oven Baking Problems ...........................................................................28
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
One Year on Appliance
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appli-
ance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
Lifetime on Oven Door Glass
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, free replacement glass will be supplied for defective oven door glass*. If the
defect appears within the first year, new door glass will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, new door
glass will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the door glass, and does not apply to any
other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of door glass installation after the first year from the
date of sale. *Defects must be verified by a Sears authorized service representative.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household
purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and
for as long used on the oven door glass, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller 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.
Transform SR Brands Management LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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.
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.
Warnings and important instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and
care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance.
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.
- 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.
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 to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• 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 the 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.
Anti-tip
bracket
IMPORTANT - Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information
that is not hazard related.
NOTE - Indicates a short, informal reference
– something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using
the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic
bags after unpacking the appliance. Never
allow children to play with packaging
material. Do not remove the wiring label and
other literature attached to the appliance.
Do not remove model/serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for
the first time, or when the appliance has not
been used for an extended period of time, be
sure the appliance has been in temperatures
above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before
turning on the power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the
appliance by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws,
or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily
accessible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest
edition and National Electrical Code NFPA
No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical
code requirements. In Canada, install in
accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest
editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the
correct voltage, is correctly polarized and
properly grounded, and protected by a
circuit breaker in accordance with local
codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet or
junction box with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE APPLIANCE
- Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or microwave, near surface burners
or elements, or in the storage or warmer
drawer (if equipped). This includes paper,
plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
- Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where 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 the appliance
or on the backguards of ranges. Children
climbing on or near the appliance to reach
items could be seriously injured.
- Do not allow children to climb
or play around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open oven door may cause the
appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury. An open drawer when hot may
cause burns.
- Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of this appliance can
result in serious injuries and also cause
damage to the appliance.
- Never cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover and
entire rack with materials such as aluminum
foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also
trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
- Do not use oven or warmer
drawer (if equipped) for storage.
- Never use your appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
- When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
- Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
- Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
- Do not heat unopened food
containers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
- Wear proper apparel - Loosefitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
- Do not touch surface burners or
elements, areas near these burners or
elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the
warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface
burners and elements may be hot even
though they appear cool. Areas near surface
burners and elements 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 are cool. These areas may include the
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven
vent areas, oven door, and oven window.
- Do not attempt to operate the
appliance during a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn off the appliance. If
the appliance is not turned off and the power
resumes, electric surface elements may
resume operation when power is restored.
Once the power resumes, reset the clock and
the oven function.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP
Know which knob or key controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware with
food on the cooking area before turning it
on. Turn the cooking area off before
removing the cookware.
Use proper pan size - This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units of
different sizes. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that match the surface unit size.
Using the proper cookware on the cooking
area will improve efficiency.
Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types
of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer’s recommendations for
cooktop use.
Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check the
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations
for cooktop use.
Never leave surface elements unattended.
Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy
spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled
dry could be damaged and may damage the
cooktop.
Do not use a searing grill meant for use with
a broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing
grill is not designed for use on the cooktop.
Doing so may result in a fire.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
Cookware handles should be turned inward
and not extend over adjacent surface
elements — To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage
due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of the cookware should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does
not extend over other cooking areas.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COIL COOKTOP
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.
Carefully check the reflector pans, drip
bowls, and coils for packaging material.
Remove all packaging material before using
the cooktop.
Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil
to line surface drip bowls. Improper use of
these liners may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
Do not immerse or soak removable heating
elements—Heating elements should never be
immersed in water. Heating elements clean
themselves during normal operation.
Do not use decorative surface burner covers.
If an element is accidentally turned on, the
decorative cover will become hot and
possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be
done to the cooktop.
Do not allow grease to accumulate around
surface burners and drip bowls.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some models).
Stand to the side of the appliance when
opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or
steam escape before you remove or replace
food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching
surfaces in this area when the oven is on may
cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or
heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent.
These items can 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, do not
let potholder contact hot burner or element
in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
cookware and utensils before moving the
rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to
drain away from the high heat of the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum
foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper cookware and always
use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil,
aftermarket oven liners, or any other
materials or devices to line oven bottom,
oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended
for baking, such as lining cookware or as a
cover placed on food. Any other use of
protective liners or aluminum foil may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short
circuit.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
- Before manually cleaning any
part of the appliance, be sure all controls are
turned off and the appliance is cool.
Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners
and aerosols. 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
hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning vent hoods.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a
damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to
break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped)
with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect
the appliance or shut off the power to the
appliance before removing and replacing
the bulb.
California Residents: for cancer
and reproductive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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 Figure 1 for serial
plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
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
reduces the risk of personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service.
Know how to disconnect the power to the
appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box
in case of an emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven
if it is to be stored or discarded.
Save sales receipt for future reference.
Figure 1: Serial plate location
To locate the serial plate, open storage drawer
(some models) or warmer drawer (some models).
The serial plate is attached to the lower right
oven frame.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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Cooking Recommendations
Bakeware
The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware
is the best for even heating. It is suitable for
all baked goods.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same piece of
bakeware can be used for cooking, serving,
and storing food.
Recommended cooking temperatures and
times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than shiny
bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed for baking
in gas ovens.
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Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.
Cooking Recommendations
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition AttributesRecommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking
times may need to be reduced slightly.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and
liquids evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook
time in the recipe or packaging.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to
maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as
needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce
evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in
recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow
it to rise twice.
Cooking Results
Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Cooking Tips
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 17.
When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food immediately after
the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking performance.
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
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