Kenmore 91131, 91135 Use, Care, Safety Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

.................................................................... .......,1-4

USE AND CARE

Your Renge end Its Features ..................................... 5

To Smrl Things Cook]n O ............................................ 6

Cooktop Controls ....................................................... 6

Overt Control ............................................................... 6

Oven Cooking ............................................................. 8

Broiling ........................................................................ 9

Cleaning Tips ............................................................ 10

Removable Range Parts ..................................... 11-12

SERVICE

Before Calling For Service ....................................... 13

Removal of Packaging Tape .................................... 14

Thermostat Adjustments ......................................... 14

WARRANTY

S_EARS

Kenrnore

MODELS 91131

91135

USE -CARE -SAFETY

MANUAL

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical

appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Teach children not to play with range
knobs or any other part of the range.

Never leave children alone or unat-

tended where a range Is In use.

CAUTION:

Never store things children might

want above a range.

Never let anyone climb, sit or stand
on the open door or any other part of

the range. Their weight may make
the range tip over.

Never leave the oven door open when
you are not watching the range.

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Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that will bum.

CAUTION:

Never store things in an
oven or near cooktop elements'
burners. These things may catch
fire and plastic items could melt.

Never use your range for warming

or heating a room. You could be

burned or seriously Injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage to

the range.

Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing

could catch fire.

Never use atowel or other bulky cloth
as a potholder. Such cloths could

catch fire on a hot element/burner.

Never let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range, Turn

handles in so that they cannot he
bumped into. Keep the handles
away from other hot surface ele-

ments/burners.

Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smok-
ing and greasy splllovers could

catch fire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly

by a qualified technician.
Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough

to cover the entire cooktop element. This will cut down
the risk of setting potholders or clothing on fire with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.

Always use care when touching cooktop elements,
areas near cooktop elements, oven heating elements or
insldethe oven. Heating elements could be hot enough
to burn you even If they are dark In color. The oven vent
duct and oven door may also become hot during range

use,

Always change oven rack positions while oven Iscool.

After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
range and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pen

can catch on fire next time you use the pan.

Always keep canned food and wooden or plastic uten-

sils a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from

things that will burn, gasoline, and other flammable

vapors and liquids.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used

for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will

not break when heated on the cooktop elements.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range

unless Instructions are given In this book. All other

work should be done by a skilled technician.

Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause Injury.

Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
therange. Neverletgreasebullduponyourrange. You
can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up

grease and spills after each range use.

Place oven shelves In desired position while oven is

cool.

Always use dry potholders when removing pans from

the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can

cause steam burns.
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air

and steam out before moving food.
Always follow cleaning Instructions In this book.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from

the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and

grease are easy to ig nlte. Clean the range, oven and vent
hoods regularly.

Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes a safe distance away from your range.

Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls or oven

bottoms. Improper use of toll could start a fire or cause
electrical shock.

Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat

fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
Never put removable heating elements In water.
Never use the cooktop wIthout reflector pans or drip

bowls being In place. If these pans or bowls are not
there during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be
damaged.

Never touch surface unIts, heating elements, or Interior
surfaces of the oven. They may be hot even though they
appear dark In color.

Clean only parts listed In manual.

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholdera and
other linens a safe distance away lrom your range.

Never clean cooktop surface when It Is hot. Some

cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could

cause steam burns If used on a hot surface.

Read and understand this information
NOW!

Be sure everyone in your home knows

what to do in case of fire.

Should you ever need it, you will not have
time for reading.

Never use water on a grease fire - it will
only spread the flames.

COOKTOP GREASE FIRE

Never pick up a flaming pan... Instead:

1. Tum off the element.

2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid,
baking soda, or a foam, halon, or dry chemical

extinguisher.

OVEN FIRE

1. Close oven door and turn controls off.

2. If fire continues, throw baking soda on the

fire, or use a foam, halon, or dry chemical
extinguisher.

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WARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP

• INJURY COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICE PACKED WITH
RANGE

• SEE INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS NEEDED:

STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473

PhUlips head screwdriver
1-3/8" open end or adjustable wrench

Bracket attaches to floor orwall to hold either right or left
rear leg leveler. If fastening to floor, be sure that screws
do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If this
cannot be determined, use shorter screws that will not
penetrate through flooring.

If the bracket came with your range, It Is shipped at-
tached to the lower range back. Remove and discard

the shipping screw that holds the bracket and then
follow instructions below.

1. Decide whether the bracket will be Installed on the
right or left side of range location.

2. If the bracket side of the range Is adjacent to a

cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown in Figure 1.

If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine where the
location of the range side (painted outside panel) will

be. Place the bracket with Its outside edge at this
location and against back wall. See Figure 1.

.

4.

5,

Determine whether you will anchor the bracket tothe

floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with the
screws provided. Screws are self-drilling in wood,
plywood, particle and chip board, and most metal
framing. If attaching to masonryyou can buy suitable

screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use a
masonry drill to drill the required holes.

Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at

least two turns. See your Installation guide for more
leveling InformaUon before positioning range.

Slide the range into place. Be sure rear leg leveler
fully engages slot In bracket. If range cannot be
moved back far enough for rear leg leveler to enter
bracket, move bracket forward as required and attach

to floor in new location.

ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE

PANEL

OUTSIDE EDGE OF

BRACKETTOBE
FLUSHWITH LEFTOR
RIGHTSIDEOF RANGE

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WALL BEHIND

RANGE

BRACKET

SCREWMUST ENTER_

WOOD OR METAL

WALL
PLATE

/

ATTACHMENT TO WALL

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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YOUR RANGE

IMPORTANT." T_e rnode| and serlst number of yaur fange c_n be found on a ta_, behind the

storage drawer psnet, on the left s_e ot _e range front frame,

Cooktop fndlcator LIg_
(glows whenever any
cooktop element Is onJ

Removable Chrome
Refle_or Bow_,_,

(See I_age_ 6, 10,12)

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To

Start Things

Cooking

COOKTOP COOKING

The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
element Is turned on by that knob.

O0 eO Oe OO
eO O0 O00e

For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,

you should use pans that:

A. Have flat bottoms and straight sides.
B. Have light handles that do not tilt pans.

C. Are about the same size as the element.

Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Rear Front

To operate cooktop controls:

1. Push to turn,

2. Set on or between marks for desired heat.
An Indicator light will glow when any cooktop element

Is on.

OFF

OVEN

To use bake or broil:

1. Set the OVEN CONTROL to desired temperature or

to BROIL, When broiling, be sure to turn the knob all
the way to the stop Inthe BROIL secUon of the knob.

2. When finished, turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF.

/

COOKTOP
CONTROL

_ Never line the bowls below cooktop

elements with aluminum foil. Foil can

block normal heat flowy end damage the
range, This is especially true if foil
blocks the oven vent tube under the

right rear cooktop elecnent.

OFF

OVEN

CONTROL

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q. May I can foods and preserves on my surface

units?

A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning

purposes. Check the manufacturer's InstrucUons
and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner Is

flat-bottomed and fits over the center of your surface
unit. Since canning generates large amounts of
steam, be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat.
Canning should only be done on surface units.

Q. Can I cover my drip pans with toil?
A. No. Clean as recommended In Cleaning Tips. Do not

use alumlnu m foil to line drip pans or anywhere Inthe
oven except as described In this book. Misuse could

result In a shock, fire hazard, or damage to the range.

Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an

oriental wok, on any surface units?

A. We recommend flat bottomed woks. Cookware with-

out flat surfaces Is not recommended. The life of
your surface unit can be shortened and the range top

can be damaged from the high heat needed for this

type of cooking.

Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from my

units even though I have the knobs on the
right setting?

A. After turning surface unit off and making sure It Is

cool, check to make sure that your plug-In units are
securely fastened Into the surface connection.

Q. Why does my ¢ookware tilt when I place them

on the surface unit?

A. Because the surface unit or the cookware Is not flat.

Make sure that the "feet" on your surface units are
sitting tightly In the range top Indentation and the
outer edge of the drip pan Is flat on the range surface.

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming off?

A. If you set your surface unit higher than required for

the cookware material and leave It, the finish may
smoke, crack, pop or burn, depending on the pot or

pan. Also, atoo high heat for long periods, and small
amounts of dry food, may damage the finish.

HOME CANNING TIPS

In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use
of largeodlameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond
edge of drip pan) Is not recommended. However, when
canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-di-

ameter pots may be used. This Is because boning water

temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to

cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit.

NOWEVERp DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS

FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN
WATER.

Most syrup or sauce mixtures -- and all types of frying

-- cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water.

Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding heating units.

OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING

1. Bring water to boll on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, adjust heat to lowest setUng to maintain

boil (saves energy and best uses surface unit).

2. Be sure canner tits over center of surface unit. Ifyou r

range does not allow canner to be centered on
surface unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.

3. Flat-bottomed canners give best canning results. Be
sure bottom of canner Is flat or slight Indentation fits
snugly over surface unit. Canners with flanged or

rippled bottoms (often found In enamelware) are not

recommended.

RIGHT WRONG

4. When canning, use recipes from reputable sources.

Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-

nlng, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

5. Remember, in following the recipes, that canning Is
a process that generates large amounts of steam. Be

careful while canning to prevent burns from steam or
heat.

NOTE: If your range Is being operated on low power

(voltage), canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been carefully fol-

lowed. The process may be improved by:
(1) using e pressure canner, and

(2) beginning with hot tap water when heating

larger quantlUes of water.

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OVEN COOKING

When cooking a food for the first time in your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.

Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and Is more apt to be accurate than the oven It

replaced.
After you have used your oven for awhile, If you feel

your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
It yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS In

this manual.
Always follow recipe carefully.

Measure ingredients properly.
Use proper pan placement.

Place pans on the oven racks with 1" - 1 1/2" of air

space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.

Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the

oven bottom, block the free movement of air. Im-
proper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.

2 cake layers

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4 cake layers

When beklng several Items, stagger pans so that no

pan Is directly above another.
Always turn oven to OFF before removing food.

During baking, avoid frequent door openings. Keep
oven door open as short a time as possible.

Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Watch the Indicator light and put

the food in the oven promptly after the light goes out.

Avoid opening the door too often to check the food
during baking as heat will be lost. This may cause

poor baking results.
Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should

be baked In shiny pans -- to reflect the heat --
because they should have a light golden crust.

Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat

-- because they should have a brown, crisp crust.

Be sure the underside of the pan Is shiny too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over browning on the bottom of your food.

Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures If exterior of pan
Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof

glass.
There may be some odorwhen the oven Isfirst used.

This Is caused by the heating of new parts and

Insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil The foil

can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly above the bake

element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface; therefore, It

should not be used.
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets

without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby

before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is

allowed to remain open for more than a brief Ume,
the preheat temperature will be lost.

Use residual heat In oven whenever possible to

finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Use

residual heat when baking rolls or precooked des-

serts.

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BROILING

Broiling is cooking by direct heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat

should be selected for brolnng. For best results
steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick.

After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on
the rack In the oven. The recommended rack posi-

tion and cooking time can be found In the chart at
right.

The closer the food Is to the broil burner, the fester

the meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink
In the center. Moving the meat farther away from the
burner lets the meat cook to the center while brown-

ing outside. Side one should be cooked I - 2 mln utes
longer than side two.

Your oven door should be open to the broil

stop position while broiling. If the door is
closed the food wilt roast and not broil.

Use only the broiler pan and grid that came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter,

smoke or fire.

Do not preheat when broiling. Preheating may
cause the thermostat to cycle the broil burner off
and on. For even broiling on both sides, start the
food on a cold pan.

Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.
Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.

For maximum juiciness, salt the first side just before

turning the meat. Salt the second side just before

serving.

Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil When broiling fish, grease the grid to

prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It Is
not necessary to turn fish.

Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range.

Grease In the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven is used.

• Be sure you know the correct procedure for
putting out a grease fire. See the section on

safety.

POSITIONING BROILER PAN

Rack

Position Total Time

Food 4 : Highest (minutes)

1 = Lowest

Steak - 1" Thick

Rare

Medium

Well Done

Ground Beef PatUes

Medium - 1" Thick
Medium - 1/2" Thick

Lamb Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1/2" Thick

Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick

Fish (Fillets)
Chicken (Pieces)

Frankfurters

Bacon

4 9-11

3 13-15

3 21-23

3
4
3
3

3
3
3
2
3

3

16-18

7-9

18-21

27-29
16-18

11-12

11-13

45-55

8-11

9-11

This chart Is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-
ness, and starting temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. Times In the chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature.

Do not cover the entire broiler
grid with foil. Poor drainage of

hot fat may cause a broiler fire.

If a fire starts, close the oven

door and turn controls off. If
fire continues_ open door care.
fully and throw baking soda on

the fire. Do not put water on
the fire.

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CLEANING TIPS (conUnued)

PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS

Oven Intedor Detergent, warm water, acourlng pad or Rinse thoroughly after cleaning. Do not

soap-filled steel wool pad or oven cleaner coat oven bake element or broil element

with oven cleaner,

Oven rack Detergent, wenn water, scoudng pad or Removefromoventoclean. Rlnsethoroughly.

seap-filled steel wool pad or oven cleaner Racks am dishwasher safe.

Broiler pan and grid Detergent, warm water, soap-filled RemovesolledpanfromoventocooL Dralnfat

scouring pad, commercial oven cleaner orddpplngs. FIIIpanwlthwannwater. Sprlnlde
(pan only) gdd with detergent and cover with damp cloth

orpapartowel_ Let panand gddsoak fora few
minutes. Rinse or scour as needed. Grid and

pan may be washed Ina dishwasher.

Glass

Painted surfaces
(Front of oven door

and side of range.)

Bake element and
broil element

Chrome drip bowls

Brown food atalns

Blue/gold heat

stains

Glass cleaner and papar towals
If you need additional cleaning for

spotting, wash with equal parts white

vinegar and warm water. Rinse weband
dry.

Door should be completely open when

cleaning the top edge.

Detergent, warm water, paper towel,

dry cloth

Do not allow water to run down Inside

opanlng In door while cleaning. Remove
stubbom soil with paste of baking soda and

water. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse
thoroughly. Door can be removed; see

removable parts sectlon.

If acids should spill on the oven while It Is
hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe

them up dght away.

When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. Polish with dry cloth. No matter how
stubborn the stain, never use harsh abrasive cleaners. They could permanently damage

theenernelsurface. We recommend acleansersuch as SoftScrub_brand or aslmllarcleanlng
product to keep porcelain surfaces Iooldngclean and new. After cleaning, dnse well with a
vinegar and water mixture. Thiswill halp preventa brown realdue from forming when the oven

Is heated. Buff these areas dry with a dry ck)th.
DOnot clean

Detergent and water, plastic scouring
pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap

filled scouring pads, ammonia

Metal Polish

Any soll wlll bum off when the unit Is heated.

NOTE: The bake element can be llfted gently

to clean the oven floor. If splllover, rasldue or
ash accumulates around the bake element,

gently wipe the cooled element with wen_
water.

Bowls can permanantly discolor if

exposed to excessive heat or if soil is
allowed to bake on.

After each use, wash, rinse and dry to
prevent difficult soils. If heavily sclled,

place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on
stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub with

plastic acourlng pad.

These stains are caused by overheaUng,

normally occur over a padod of time, and
usually are permanent. To minimize:

1. Avoidexcessive useof thehighheatsenlng.

Use It to start cooking, then _ the heat
setting to finishcooking.

2. Use ltst bottom pans thst do not extend
rnom than two Inches from the surface

element.

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REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS

Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.

To install:

1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack

guides.

2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack and push the rack
all the way in.

To remove:

1. Pull the oven rack out, then up.

Some models have one standard oven rack and one
folding oven rack.

The folding rack can be easily stored away when not in

use.

NOTE:

NOTE:

The racks are designed with stop locks. When
the racks are placed correctly on the rack sup-

port and extended from the oven, the stop lock
prevents the racks from tilting when you are

removing food from the racks or placing food on
them.

For best performance remove oven racks during a clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the range during

a self.cleaning cyclep they will darken_ lose their luster and become hard to slide.

If you choose to leave the racks in the oven, you can polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and

apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack edges after the self-clean cycle.

REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

To remove:

1. Open the door to the stop position (see illustration).

2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the

hinges.

NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge amts
are at stop position, do not bump or try to move

the hinge arms. The hinges could snap back

causing an injury to the hands or damage to the
porcelain on the front of the range. Cover the
hinges with toweling or empty towel rolls while
working in the oven area.

To replace:

1. Hold the door over the binges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.

The hinge arms must still be in the stop

position.

2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will
go and close the door.

STOP (BROIL) POSITION

II

HINGE

REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER

This drawer gives you space for keeping
eookware and bakeware. Plastics and flammable

material should not be kept in this drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer, if the drawer is too

heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. To open the
drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight

out.
To remove: Pull drawer straight out and lift over the

guide stops.
To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide drawer

into place. 11

GUIDE STOP

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REMOVABLE KNOBS

The control knobs may be removed foreasy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off stem. Be sure that the knob
Is In the OFF position before removal.

Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece
or string under and around the knob edge and pull up.

Caution: Read these instructions carefully be-
fore replacing the knobs, Replacing the knobs
improperly will damage the knobs and the spring
clip on the stems. If this happens, the knobs will
fit loosely.

To replace the knob:

1. The knob stem has a groove In each side. The groove

on one side has a spring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see Illustration).

MOLDED

RIB

SPRING

CUP

2. Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.

3. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the

knob into the clear groove on the stem.

REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS

The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls
removed for cleaning.

Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned

off and elements are cool before you remove or

replace a €ooktop unit.

To remove:

1. Grasp element, tilt It upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element

will not sit level when replaced If it Is forced too far
upward when removed.

2. Lift out the bowl.

Do not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when
heated during normal use.

Do not lift plug-in unit more than 1 ". If you do_ it
may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it

back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug-in unit mare than 1"

above the drip pan can permanently damage the
receptacle.

IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the cooktop, burning of wiring insU-

lation end loss of energy.

To replace:

1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle is showing
in the bowl opening.

2. Slide the plug of the element firmly Intothe receptacle
and lower the element Into place.

LIFT-UP COOKTOP

To raise the cooktop so the area underneath can be
cleaned, grasp the cooktop at the front and lift up.

The range has a support rod to hold the cooktop while
cleaning. Lower the support rod as shown In the Illus-

t_tlon.
When finished cleaning, lower the cooktop. Be sure that

the strikes fit the catches on each side of the cooktop.
Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain

enameled cooktops carefully.

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Save time and money -- Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a

problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When

calling, have this manual and your Repair Parts List handy with the model, serial number and purchase date.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Range does not work; • No power to range
totally Inoperative

Oven does not heat;
cooktop elements OK

Cooktop does not
work; oven OK

• Foods do not bake
properly

Oven temperature
seems Inaccurate

Foods do not broil
properly

• Oven smokes

• Oven controls set Incor-
rectly

Element(s) unplugged

Improper operation of con-
trol

Oven not preheated long
enough

Improper rack or pan place-
ment

Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered

• Improper use of foil

• Improper temperature set-

ting for utensil used

• Recipe not followed

• Range and oven rack not

level

• Using Improper cookware

• Thermostat calibration

Oven door closed

Improper rack position

Oven preheated
Improper utensil used

Improper broiling time

• Dirty oven

• Broiler pan full of grease

left In oven

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
Check cord (If equipped) to be sure It Is

plugged In.

Check oven control.

Check element connections by removing
and re-plugging element(s) firmly.

Be sure knob is pushed In while turning.

Be sure to preheat:
until Indicator light goes out.

Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see cooking hints section.

Reflector bowl must have hole In center

over oven vent,

Foil use not recommended.
Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/

darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?

Check the Installation section for leveling

Instructions.
See cooking hints.

• See adjustments described after this sec-

tion.

• Open door to broil stop posItion.

• Check broil pan placement; see

Broiling section.

• Do not preheat when broiling.

• Usa broiler pan and grid

supplied with range.

• Check brolnng chart,

Check for heavy splllover.
Check pan and grid after each

use.

13 NESER92

REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:

When peckaglng tape Is removed from your appliance, you may find some adhesive still on the product. To remove

the adhesive and assure you do not damage the finish, use an application of household liquid dlshwashlng detergent,

mineral o11,or cooking o11.Apply with a soft cloth. DO NOT use a plastic pad or equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply
an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure Is also safe for the face of microwave

doors and other plastics and Lexan parts.
NOTE: The plastic tape that Is not removed from chrome trim on range parts CANNOT be removed If baked on.

THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS

The temperature In your new oven has been set cor-
recUy at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipe
temperatures and times the first few times you bake In
your new oven.

Ifyou think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
adjust It yourself. To decide how much to change the

temperature, set the oven temperature 25°F higher or
lower than the temperature In your recipe, then bake.

The results of this "test" should give you an Idea of how
much the temperature should be changed.

To adjust knob=

1. Turn OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and remove the
knob by pulling straight off.

2. Look at the back of the knob. The arrow pointing to

the canter of the bottom screw Indicates the original
factory setting.

3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws about 2
turns each.

4. Hold the knob handle (A on Illustration) while turning
the disk (B on Illustration) In the desired direction to

Increase or decreasethe temperature (see Illustration).

As you turn, you should be able to hear clicks and feel

notches or teeth. Each click or notch Is 15°F. You can

turn up to 2 clicks or notches In either direction.

5. When you reach the desired adjustment, retlghten
both screws.

TO MAKE OVEN

COOLER

TURN DISK "_

TO MAKE OVEN

We do not recommend the use of Inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found In grocery stores,

to readjust the temperature of your new oven. These
thermometers can vary 20-40°F. Your new oven has

been preset to maximize cooking efficiency.

14 NESER93-1

KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY

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| | I I If, wlthlnoneyeartromthedateofinstallation, anypert, otherthan aglase

| | I I part, tails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship,
J lit Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge,

Dear Customer: | | I I FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF POROE-

Our constant efforts arel | I I LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS

............... L,-.I I I I If, within 30 days from the date of installation, any glass part or the finish

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sure _our new enmore i-""-"--Lv-- -'--"---_UK'-'----'"-"-=I/11 on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defective In

Y _lI I | material or workmanship Sears will replace the part, free of charge.

Range will arrive at your| | II FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
home m perfect condition I II[ For 90 days from the date of Installation Sears will provide, free of charge,

and will give you proper Ill I anymechanicaladjustmentsnecessaryforproperoperationoftherange,
performance. As part of l/II exceptfor norms, maintenance.

these efforts, we feel it Is I| I | If the range Is subjected to other than private family use, the above
our responsibility to pro- I| |l warranty coverage Is effective for only g0 days.

videyou with thlswarranty I| | I WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
for your range. | | [ I NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

l I I I UNITEDSTATES

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| | II This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

| | I I rights which vary trom state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.

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WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
service is nationwide.

Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the

parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- '_Ne Service What We Selll"

TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Kenmors Ranges are designed, manufactured and
tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service from time

to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Main-
tenance Agreement provides protection from un-

expected repair biffs and assures you of enjoying
maximum range efficiency.

Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a

Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.

Years of Ownership Coverage _stYear 2ndYear 3rdYmr

Replacement of DefecUve

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CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE

CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Ken more America's Best Selling Appliance Brand

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684

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