Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9261*
Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 808529905 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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Oven Controls |
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Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................ |
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Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... |
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Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... |
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Before Setting Surface Controls ............................................................... |
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Before You Call ........................................................................................... |
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Using Proper Cookware ......................................................................... |
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Oven Baking ............................................................................................. |
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Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. |
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Before Setting Oven ................................................................................... |
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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 appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
Lifetime on Cooktop Gas Burners, Cooktop Electric Elements and Oven Door Glass
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective cooktop gas burner, cooktop electric element or oven door glass. If the defect appears within the first year, a new burner, element or door glass will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new burner, element or door glass will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the burner, element or door glass, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of burner or element installation after the first year from the date of sale.
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.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 accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3.Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
5.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
6.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.
7.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.
8.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.
9.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.
10.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.
11.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
12.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 as used on cooktop gas burners, cooktop electric elements or 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.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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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.
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.
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
Anti-tip 
bracket
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 title range forward. When properly installaed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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.
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.
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 recom¬mendations 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. Boilovers 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS
Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean cooktop glass with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
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.
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 heatsensitive 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks.
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 venitlating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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 _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
Figure 1: Serial plate location
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.
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.
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.
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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 |
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Recommendation |
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Shiny metal bakeware |
Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware |
Recommended cooking temperatures and |
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all baked goods. |
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Dark metal bakeware |
Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny |
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F |
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bakeware. |
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware. |
Glass bakeware |
Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny |
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F |
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bakeware. |
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware. |
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Glass is convenient, as the same piece of |
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bakeware can be used for cooking, serving, |
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and storing food. |
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Insulated bakeware |
Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than shiny |
Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F |
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bakeware. |
(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware. |
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Insulated bakeware is designed for baking |
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in gas ovens. |
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Cooking Recommendations
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition |
Attributes |
Recommendation |
Aging cookware |
As pans age and become discolored, cooking |
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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.
High altitude |
Air is drier and air pressure is lower. |
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Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids |
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evaporate faster. |
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Foods may take longer to bake. |
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Doughs may rise faster. |
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.
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 |
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Baking |
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Rack placement |
Follow the instructions in “Oven Controls” on starting on page 16. When using only one rack, place the rack |
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Preheat |
Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food immediately |
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Checking food |
Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking performance. |
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Food placement |
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation. |
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Broiling/Roasting |
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Broiling pan |
For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, |
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help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent |
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grease splatters. |
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Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Sears. |
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Call 1-844-553-6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087. |
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 2). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the heating element (see Figure 3).
Figure 2: Testing cookware
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 and pitting).
•Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see Aluminum).
•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining.
•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but 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.
•Flat bottom and straight • Curved and warped pans. 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 element size.
Figure 3: Proper cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelainenamel coated cookware on the element. The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly, especially if left empty. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for use and care of cookware.
IMPORTANT: NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.
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About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes 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 element surface may still be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or 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 drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
•Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning” section and “Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
•Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt, to make contact with the cooking element. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
Before Setting Surface Controls
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more elements are turned on.
A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the burner is hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after the burner is turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
Figure 4: Element indicator light
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface elements
To operate the radiant element:
1.Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2.Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 5) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings” table, Table 1).
3.When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. 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 (see Figure 5). A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Settings |
Type of Cooktop |
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High (HI - 9) |
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, |
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pan broiling |
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Medium High (7 - 8) |
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry |
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Medium (5 - 6) |
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and |
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gravies or steam vegetables |
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Medium Low (2 - 4) |
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew |
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Low (1) |
Low temperature cooking |
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Low (LO) |
Keep warm, melt |
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements
Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the radiant surface element. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
Figure 5: Surface control knob
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The element may still be hot and burns may occur if the element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic 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 wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
•The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
•The Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light will remain on AFTER the control knob is turned to the “OFF” position and will stay on until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
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Setting Surface Controls
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) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
•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 and to center canners on the burner grates.
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
•Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
•It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
•Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.
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Before Setting Oven
Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
Figure 6: Oven vent
-Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil or any other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls, racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and possibly cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
- Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
- To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity
Types of oven racks
flat 
oven rack 
offset 
oven rack 
Figure 7: Oven rack types
•Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions.
•The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional step down positions from the standard flat rack design. The offset design positions the base of the rack about ½ of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions. To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks
Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.
To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.
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Oven Controls
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1.Bake - Selects Bake function.
2.Broil - Selects Broil function.
3.OVEN ON indicator light - Appear above Bake and Broil. Lioght glows when oven is on and each time the oven cycles to maintain the set oven temperature.
4.Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set the Continuous Bake feature.
5.CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.
6.STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and timer.
7.Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to accept settings and adjust temperature and times.
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings
All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control.
Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature |
Min. Temp or Time |
Max. Temp or Time |
|
|
|
Bake |
170°F (77°C) |
550°F (288°C) |
|
|
|
Broil |
LO |
Hi |
|
|
|
Timer |
1 minute |
11 hrs. 59 mins. |
|
|
|
Clock 12 Hr. |
1:00 |
12:59 |
|
|
|
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven.
To set the clock
1.Press CLOCK key once. CLO appears in display.
2.Press 
or 
and the time appears in the display. Continue to hold arrow key until the correct time of day appears in the display.
3.Release key when desired time is reached. Clock will set to new time ina few seconds.
Important note:
The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking.
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Oven Controls
Setting Timer
The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set the timer:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Press and hold |
to increase the time. Release |
when the desired time appears in the display. The timer will begin to count down.
3.When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60 seconds until Timer ON/OFF is pressed.
To change time remaining in timer, press and hold 
or
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer ON/Off once.
Important notes:
•The timer does 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 timer may be used alone or when any other oven function is active.
•The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow when the timer is active.
•The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
•If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer will show in the display by default. To view information of any other active oven function, press the key once for the active function to view status.
Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or ºC oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C to °F:
1.Press Broil. HI appears in the display.
2.Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
3.Press either 
or 
to toggle between F or C mode choices.
4.Release the arrow key and the oven control will to accept change. The display will return to the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking.
Operating Oven Light
The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Press the oven light switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed.
oven light switch
The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place when the oven is in use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing oven light (some models)” on page 23.
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Setting Bake
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
To set Bake
1.Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2.Press Bake. 350° appears in display.
3.Within 15 seconds, press 
or 
. The display will show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing 
or 
, the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C).
4.The oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature.
To cancel bake at anytime, Press STOP .
To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:
1.Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.
2.Press 
or 
to increase or decrease the current set temperature to the new oven temperature.
3.Release arrow key and the oven will start the baking.
Important notes:
•The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to bake for a longer period, see “Setting Timer” on page 16 for detailed information.
Oven Controls
Baking tips
•Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads.
•When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.
•For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See Figure 9).
•Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
•For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place pans as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8: Baking on multiple levels
5 4 3 2
1
Figure 9: Oven rack positions
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