Kenmore 79093012311, 79093012312, 79093012313, 79093012314, 79093012315 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English/ Espa_ol

Model/Modelo: 790.9301", 9701"

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

www.kenmore.com

Table of Contents

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................. 2

Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8

Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 11

Radiant surface element settings .......................................................... 11

Warmer Zone (some models) ................................................................ 12

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 14

Oven vent location ................................................................................... 14

Setting Oven Controls ................................................................................. 15

Setting Oven Controls ............................................................................. 15

Setting Bake .............................................................................................. 16

Broil ............................................................................................................ 17

Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 19

Cooktop maintenance ............................................................................. 20

Cooktop Cleaning .................................................................................... 20

Replacing oven light ................................................................................ 21

Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door ................................. 22

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 23

Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 23

Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 24

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed,
operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, 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.

Z 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 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 conse-
quential 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 or Canada*.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation

expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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. 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 hazard type.

DEFINITIONS

AThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety message that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

ndicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injuryl

Indicates a potentially

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

Storage In or On Appliance m

Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven. 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 oven.

Do Not Leave Children Alone -

Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended 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.

When heating fat or grease,

watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot

Do not soak removable heating
element. Make sure reflector pans and drip
pans are in place. Do not use aluminum foil
to line drip bowls. Improper installation could

cause a fire hazard.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the

door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the

appliance. Do not allow children to climb or

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

_Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.

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.

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. Do not operate the range without the

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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 leNg _ Anti ti

__ 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

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proper installation.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Do not heat unopened food

containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.

Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use
baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam
type extinguisher.

Wear proper apparel when
cooking. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using this appli-
ance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials come into contact with hot
surfaces.

Use dry potholders. Moist or
_olders 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.

The California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires
the governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harms, and it
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.

Read and follow all the warnings,
cautions and important notes regarding the
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using
the oven. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the oven. Never allow
children to play with packaging material.

Do not touch heating elements or
_faces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in

color. Interior surfaces of ovens become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,

do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact heating

elements or interior surfaces of oven until
they have sufficient time to cool. Other

surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough cause burns such as the oven door,
windows, and the oven vent.

° Proper InstallationmBe sure your

appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition

and local electrical code requirements. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.

° User ServicingmDo not repair or replace

any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally 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

oven.

• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair

service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or

fuse box in case of an emergency.

• Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,

panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.

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

Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and

oven function.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic 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 32°F (0°C) for at

least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.

Only certain types of glazed cookware,
glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other
types of glazed utensils are suitable for
use on the cooktop. Improper cookware
may break due to sudden changes in
temperature. Check the cookware manu-
facturer's recommendations for cooktop

use.

• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOl(TOP

Know which knob or keypad 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

heating element. The use of undersized
cookware may expose a portion of the

heating element to direct contact and

may result in the ignition of clothing or
other items. Using the proper cookware on
the cooking zone will improve efficiency.

To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spills due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the

utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over other cooking areas.

Never leave surface elements unattended.

Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy
spills may ignite. A pan that has boiled
dry could be damaged and may damage
the cooktop.

When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.

Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
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 clear. 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.

Always handle oven racks when the oven
is cool. Place oven racks in desired

positions while the oven is cool. if a rack
must be moved while the oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposi-
tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the

rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.

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 use aluminum foil or other protec-
tive liners to line the oven bottom. Only

use aluminum foil as recommended in this

manual. Improper installation of these

liners may result in risk of electric shock or
fire.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always use proper bakeware and use the

oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CERAMIC GLASS COOl(TOPS

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

Use the self-clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual. Before using

self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any
food, utensils, and bakeware from the
oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise

instructed.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial

oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.

Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and
spills may penetrate the cooktop and

create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.

Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a

hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce

noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any
part of the range, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a

hot oven can cause burns.
° Clean the range regularly to keep all

parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not allow grease to accumulate.

• Always follow the manufacturer's recom-

mended 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 accumu-

late on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning

hoods.

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Do not rub, damage, or move the gasket.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another

well-ventilated room.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. 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 plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is the correct voltage, is
correctly polarized and properly grounded in
accordance with local codes. Is the personal
responsibility of the consumer to have the
appropriate outlet 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 confor-

mance 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.

Product Record

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

location.

Model
No. 790.

Serial No.

Date of

Purchase

Save sales receipt for future reference.

Serial Plate Location

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

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant
element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be
sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware
shown on this page.

Figure 1: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler

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* 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

Cookware larger than

cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than

one-half inch or 12mm.

prepared and the size
of the surface element.

" Made of material that

conducts heat well.

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Easy to clean.

- Always match pot
diameter to element

size.

Pan is smaller than the

heating area marked on
cooktop.

Cookware material types

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

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
& pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop,
they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches.
Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is
durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not
recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be
smooth to avoid scratching ceramic

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Important note:

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of
cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly
especially if left empty & they may bond to the ceramic
cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be
sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer's suggestions when
using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.