Kenmore 79092612810, 79092613810, 79092619810 Owner’s Manual
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
Table of Contents
Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... 8
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 10
Using Proper Cookware .........................................................................10
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 12
Before Setting Oven................................................................................... 14
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 15
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................15
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 20
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 24
Oven Baking .............................................................................................24
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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.
Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
11.
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
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Tip Over Hazard
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.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip
bracket
• 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.
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.
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
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.
- Indicates a potentially
- Indicates a potentially
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 -
tions 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.
Read and follow the below instruc-
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.
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.
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 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.
- 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.
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 RADIANT COOKTOP
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS
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.
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.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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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.
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. ___________________________
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
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.
Date of Purchase _____________________
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.
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.
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.
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 “Oven Controls” on starting on page 16. 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.
Broiling/Roasting
Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food,
help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent
grease splatters.
Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Sears.
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
• 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 element
size.
.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
element by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is much smaller
than the element.
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.
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.
Figure 3: Proper cookware
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Before Setting Surface Controls
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.
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
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
•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.
Use and Care Guide
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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
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 (1) Low temperature cooking
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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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.
Setting Surface Controls
• 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
oset
oven rack
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
at
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 re m ove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To re p lac e - 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
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
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
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.
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
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Oven Controls
oven light switch
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.
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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Oven Controls
STOP
5
4
3
2
1
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
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.
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.
Figure 8: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 9: Oven rack positions
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