Kenmore 79092850300, 79092850302, 79092851300, 79092851302, 79092852300 Owner’s Manual

ELECTRIC RANGE

Use & Care Guide

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Guia para el Uso y Cuidado

Models, Modelos 790. 9285_, 9385_

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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PIN 316257927(0302)
www.sears.com

Table of Contents Product Record

Free-Standing Range Warranty ......................................... 2

Product Record ................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4

Protection Agreements ...................................................... 5

Range Features .................................................................. 6

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

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

Surface Cooking ................................................................. 9

Setting Oven Controls ................................................ 10-13

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ............................... 14-15

Self Cleaning .............................................................. 16-17

General Care & Cleaning ........................................... 18-20

Adjusting Your Oven Temperature .................................... 20

Before You Make a Service Call ................................. 21-22

Notes ................................................................................ 22

Sears Service ................................................... Back Cover

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In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You wilt find the model
and serial number printed on an identification plate. This
serial plate is located on the right side of the oven front
frame in the storage or warmer drawer compartment. See
bottom of this page for the serial plate location.

Model No. 790.

Serial No..................................

Date of Purchase

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

Free-Standing Range Warranty

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS

If,within one year from the date of installation, any partfails to function properly due to a defect in material orworkmanship,

Sears will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge.
Your ceramic glass smoothtop is covered by an additional 2nd through 5th year limited warranty. This warranty provides for

replacement for any defective surface heating element, deteriorated rubberized-silicone seal, or glass smoothtop that cracks
due to thermal breakage. Damage or breakage due to customer abuse is not covered by this warranty.

If the product is subjected to other than private residential use, the above warranty is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER 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 Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Serial Plate Location

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You wilt find the model and serial number printed on an serial
plate. The serial plate is located on the right side of the oven
front frame in the storage or warmer drawer compartment.

Please see the illustration for exact location.

Remeber to record the serial number for future reference
(See top of this page under Product Record).

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Serial plate location; Open the
Warmer Drawer (some models)
orstoragedrawer(somemodels).

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy

the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never
allow children to play with packaging material.

• Proper Installation]Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest

edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per

installation instructions provided in the literature package for this
range.

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

• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing

leveling legs, panels,wire covers, anti-tip bracketslscrews, or
any other part of the product.

All ranges can tip.

Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.

See installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping,

the range must be secured by properly installed

antktip bracket provided with the range. To
check ifthe bracket is installed properly, visually
check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and

fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing

lower panel or storage drawer. For models with
awarmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge of the
range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward.

Refer to the Installation instructions for proper
antFtip bracket installation.

r!,','f-'1:t,'ll_[q Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play

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

FIVJV_'I:I_II_[ell DO not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

_F_!_'I'_'_ Do not store items of interest to children in the

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children

climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

Heating the Room.

• Storage in or on Appliance]Flammable materials should not

be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or in

the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,

such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable

liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near _

the range.

• Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left V_'_

alone or unattended in the areawhere appliance ]sin use.They _
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the

appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF

THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements may

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

areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these
areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent

openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and
window.

• Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire

with a pan lid, or use baking soda, adry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may

catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp pothelders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth

instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildup of pressure

may cause container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be

stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT]Do not attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the

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

oven function.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit, Place a

pan of food on the unit before turning iton, and turn the unit off before
removing the pan.

• Use Proper Pan Size--Th isappliance isequipped with one or more
surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result inignitionof clothing. Proper relationship

of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil 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 utensil should be positioned

so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.

• Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Heat
Settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements i
Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable

for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Checkthe manufacturer's recommendations for cook
top use.

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

OVEN

• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if

equipped)--Stand to the side ofthe range when opening the door
of a hot oven, Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or

replace food in the oven,

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located

underthe left rear surface element ifyour model is equipped with coil
elements, Theoven vent islocated belowthe backguard for models
equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops, Touching the surfaces in

this area when the oven isoperating may cause severe burns, Also,
do notplace plastic orheat-sensitive items onor near the oven vent,

These items could 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

use extreme caution, Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition, Do not let potholders contact the hot heating

elements in the oven, Remove all utensils from the rack before

moving.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and
itsinsert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high

heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat

and grease could ignite.

• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended inthis manual.

Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric

shock, or fire.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self*cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan
and any utensils or foods from the oven,

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for agood seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

•The health of some bird s is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each
surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue
from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently--Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's

instructions for cleaning.

COIL COOK TOP MODELS

• Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage,

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

in risk of electric shock, or fire.

Important Safety Notice

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

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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new

Kenmore® appliance is designed and manufactured for
years of dependable operation. But like all products, it
may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to
time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the
life of your new appliance. Here's what's included in the
Agreement:

_Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists

5i(Unlmited service and no charge for parts and labor on

all covered repairs

5/("No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered

product if more than three product failures occur within
twelve months

5_Product replacement if your covered product can't be

fixed

_Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request

- no extra charge

_Fast help by phone -non-technical and instructional

assistance on products repaired in your home, plus
convenient repair scheduling

_Power surge protection against electrical damage due

to power fluctuations

_Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

takes longer than promised

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentral® for service. With over 2400

Service Technicians and access to over 900,000 parts
and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and

skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.

Your Kenmore® appliance is designed, manufactured and
tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any

major appliance may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an

outstanding service program, affordably priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and
tear.

• Provides for non-technical and instructional assistance. F_;

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual

Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to

ensure that your appliance is in proper running F_
condition. U_

Some limitations apply. For information concerning
Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call

1-800-361-6665.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is
all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment

online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,
who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for
years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information,

call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears guaranteed professional installation of home

appliances and items like garage door openers and water
heaters, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

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Range Features

Your

Electric
Range

Features

At a Glance

Manual Warm & Ready" ElectronicOven Control
Oven Single Drawer Control and with Cloak and

Light Element Indicator Light Kitchen"Rmer Single
Switch Control (some models) I Control Indicator Light

Simmer Select _ \ _ [

Element Contro ( % --\ _ ............................J

(some models).._,_ _ I1_1 _ ;',_

Simmer Select. _ __ : m ...............

PushButton ......::

(some models) :

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Cooktop ......_. ......... .........................................

Automatic Oven

Door Light Switch"
(some models)

Interior
Oven

Light

V W_ + "

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Element "Element On"

Single

Element

Control

-- Easy to Clean
Cooktop

Self-Clean
Door Latch

Self-Gleaning
Oven Interior

Adjustable

Oven Racks

Large1Piece
DoorHandle

(sty_vadas
withmodel)

Full Width
Oven Door with

Window

(stylevaries

with model)

(1)BroilPen and
(1) Broil PanInsert

Note: The features of your
range will vary according

to model.

Removable

6" Coil Surface

Element

Removable Element
Drip Bowls (colors

may varyby model)

Removable

8' Coil Surface

Element

Coil Element Cooktop

Drawer
(some models)
or Storage Drawsr

with Integrated
Handle

LevelingLegs and

Anti-tipBracket (included)

Removable
8"Coil Surface

" Element

6' Coil Surface
Element

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Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location
For models equipped with coiled surface elements, the oven vent is located

under the left rear surface element. When the oven is on, warm air flows

through the left rear element. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation
in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT.

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO

OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pullthe rack forward until itstops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on
the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

Rack

Food Rack Position
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1,2 or 3

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits& muffins 3 or 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 5

casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey,roast or ham Roasting shelf

'Roasting

Shelf

(somemodels)

RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR

BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING

ELEMENT ON Indicator Light(s)

Your range is equipped with one or more control lights that will glow on your range-- the

Element On indicator light(s). The ELEMENT ON indicator light(s) are located on the
control panel and will glow when any surface element is turned on. A quick glance at these
lights after cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.

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Setting Surface Controls

To Operate Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)

To Operate the Surface Elements:

1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.

2.

Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired

setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower
setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a
particular setting. Use the settings as a guide and adjust the control knob as

needed.

.

When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the
pan. Note: The surface "Element On" indicator light(s) will glow when one or
more elements are turned on. A quick glance at these indicator light(s) when
cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned

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To Operate Simmer Select Surface Element (some models

off. See chart below for recommended control settings for different types of
foods.

The left front element control may be used as a normal element or as a simmer element. The "Simmer Select" feature
heats the element at a much lower temperature and more precisely than when used as a normal surface element. You

may switch between normal cooking and the Simmer Select feature at any time during the cooking process. When
using the element control for normal cooking, all of the settings on the control knob (LO to HI) function as normal.

1. To activate the Simmer Select feature, push in the Simmer button located below the left front control knob. The
Simmer Select indicator light will glow and remain on while simmering.

2. Turn the surface control knob to the desired simmer setting within the dark band on the control knob (LO to 4). Use
the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob from LO to 4 as needed (see illustration below).

3. To return to normal cooking, push in and release the "Simmer Select" button and the indicator light will turn off.
When cooking is completed, be sure to set the control knob to the OFF position.

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

STANDARD SURFACE ELEMENTS

Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

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Simmer SelectSurface Control

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

SIMMER SELECT SURFACE ELEMENT (some models)

shownin LO setting

Max. Simmer (4)

Larger quantities of food, stews and soups

Min. Simmer (LO) Smaller quanitites of food, delicate foods, melting chocolate

or butter

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on

top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch

fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

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