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ELECTRICSELF-CLEANING RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PIN 316000944 (9810)
www.sears.com
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Table of Contents
Product Record
Free-Standing Range Warranty ........................................ 2
Product Record ................................................................ 2
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS........................... i.. 3-4
Control Pad Functions ..................................................... 5
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. The identification plate is located under the lift-up
cooktop.
Setting the Clock and Minute Timer ................................ 6
Setting Surface Controls .................................................. 7
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (if equipped) ............... 8
Model No. 790.
SerialNo.
Before Setting Oven Controls .......................................... 9
Setting Oven Controls ................................................ 9-11
Date of Purchase
Oven Cleaning ......................................................... 12-13
General Cleaning ..................................................... 14-16
Savethese instructions and your salesreceipt for future
reference.
Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights ......................... 17
Adjusting Oven Temperature ......................................... 17
Avoid Service Checklist ............................................ 18-19
SearsService .................................................................. 20
Espa_ol .................................................................... 21-40
Free-Standing Range Warranty
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS
If, within one year from the date of installation, any part fails to function properly due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge.
If the product is subjected to other than private family 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. 817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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To Further Add To The Value Of Your Range, Buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement,
Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
1. Replacement of Defective Parts W MA MA
2. Annual Preventive Maintenance MA MA MA
Check at Your Request
W=Warranty MA=Maintenance Agreement
Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any major home
appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Maintenance Agreement helps
provide protection from unexpected repair bills.
The chart above compares the warranty and Maintenance Agreement and shows you the benefits of a Sears Range
Maintenance Agreement.
Contact your Sears Sales Associate or Local Sears Service Center today and purchase a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Thismanual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
Thisis the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messagesthat inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or
cause damage to the product.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or
product-damage-only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
with range.
(_ • Install anti-tip device packed
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must
be secured by properly installed anti-tip
bracket provide with the range. To check if
the 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 a warmer drawer or broiler
compartment, grasp the top rear edge of
the range and carefully attempt to tilt it
forward. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket
installation.
• 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 at the circuit breaker or fuse 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,
• See Installation Instructions.
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb rl"l
or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open Z
door may causethe range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury. I"
storage.
the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range,
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
Heating the Room.
• Storage in or on Appliance---Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, broiler
compartment, 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
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.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACEUNITS, AREAS NEARTHESE UNITS,
HEATING ELEMENTSOR INTERIOR SURFACESOF 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 cooktop, surfaces facing
the cooktop, 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, a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer for "l-
Do not store items of interest to children in
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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 potholders 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOl(TOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn
the unit off before removing the pan.
• Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance is equipped 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 in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element
will also improve efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface Units--To reduce the risk of bums,
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 Units 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--
Heating elements should never be immersed in water.
Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.
• Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Placer
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, reflector pans, or oven bottom, or any other
part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual, Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer--
Stand to the side of the 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 under the right rear surface element. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive
items on or 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 its insert 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,
• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain
the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance
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. Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions
for cleaning.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be
aware that excess residuefrom cleaners and aerosols may
ignite causing damage and injury.
SELF CLEANING OVENS
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this
Owner's Guide. 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
a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
move the gasket.
SAVI= TNES[" tNS[RIJCTIONS
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Control Pad Functions
CLEAR PAD-- Used to
clear any function
previously entered
except the time of day
and minute timer. Push
CLEAR to stop cooking.
BAKE PAD--Used to
enter the normal
baking mode _
temperature.
BROIL PAD--
Used to select_
the variable
broil function.
CLEAN PAET--
Used to select the
self-cleaning
cycle.
OVEN, PREHEAT & LOCK LIGHTS--The "OVEN" light
will glow each time the oven unit turns on to maintain
the set oven temperature. The "PREHEAI" light will glow
when the oven is first set to operate, or if the desired
temperature is reset higher than the actual oven
temperature. The "LOCK • light will flash until the door
locks when the self-clean cycle is in use. It glows
constantly after the door locks.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYBEFOREUSING THE OVEN. For
satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of
the oven as described below.
UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used along with the
function pads to select oven temperature, cooking
time, stop time (when programming an automatic
stop time), time of day, clean time and minute timer.
TIMER PAD_
Used to set or
canceltheminute
timer. The minute
timer does not
sta_ orstop
cooking.
CLOCK PAD-- Used
_=time of
day.
FEATURE
LIGHTS-- These
light to show which
feature is in use.
BAKE TIME PAD--
Used to enter the
length of the
baking time.
-STOP TIME PAD--
Used to set the I'rl
desired stop time Z
for baking. Can be
used with BAKE _1"
TIME to program a
delayed bake cycle.
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The oven can be programmed to:
• Bake normally
• Time bake
• Broil
• Self-clean
For a silent control panel:
When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad ispushed. If desired, the controls can be
programmed for silent operation. Pushand hold []. After 7 seconds,the control will beep once. This will block the
controls from sounding when a pad is pushed. To return the sound, push and hold _J
beep is heard.
Note: The control will return to the audible mode after a power outage,
again
for 7
seconds until 1
Temperature conversion:
The electronic oven control isset to operate in °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can be
programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C).
To change the temperature to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (control should not be in a Bake or Clean mode):
1. Push _. " " appears in the display.
2. Push and hold the _ until "HP'appears in the display,
3. Push and hold _ until °F or °C appears in the display.
4. Push the _ or _ to change °F to °C or °C to °F.
5. Push any function pad to return to normal operating mode.
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Setting the Clock and
Minute Timer
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To Set the Clock
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range
has been interrupted, the display will flash "I 2:00".
Note: The oven function will not
work if the time of day clock is not
set.
I. Push _.
2. Within 5 seconds, push and hold the [] or [_
time of day appears in the display.
Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or self-clean
cycle.
until the correct
To Set the Minute Timer
1. Push8"
2. Push the [] to increase the time in one minute increments. Push
and hold the _ to increase the time in 10 minute increments. The
timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and
59 minutes.
Note: If
and 59 minutes.
3.
The display shows the timer count down in minutes until one minute
remains. Then the display will count down in seconds.
4.
When the set time has run out, the timer will beep 3 times. It will then
continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until _-_ is
Note: The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It serves as an extra
timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The
minute timer can be used alone or during any of the other oven functions.
When the minute timer is in use with any other mode, the minute timer will
be shown in the display. To view other functions, push the function pad for
that mode.
you push the L._ first, the timer will advance to 11 hours
pushed.
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:
While the timer is active and shows in the display, push and hold the []
or [_ to increase or decrease the time.
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out:
Push 8"
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