Kenmore 91132355590, 91132356590, 91132359590 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

Kenmore

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

911.3235S

911.32359

911. 32355

30"SEALEDGAS

COOKTOP

• Safety Instructions

• Features

CAUTION:

• Operation

Read and Follow All Safety
Rules and Operating

Instructions Before First

Use of This Product

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

• Care and Cleaning

• Problem Solving

• Consumer Service

229c4020P052-2(SMo274)

GASCOOKTOP

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Cooktop Safely .............................. 3-4

Control Settings ................................ 6

Burner Ignition .................................. 6

Power Failure ................................... 7

Cooking Utensils and Woks ............. 7

Home Canning ................................. 7

Control Panel ..................................... 8

Glass Cooktop ................................... 8

Burner Grates .................................... 8

Burner Bowls, Cap, Head .................. 8

Cooktop Burner Components ............ 9

Before Calling for Service ............... 10

Consumer Service Numbers ........... 11

Warranty

For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model and

se_al numbers in the space provided. They are located under the cooktop unit.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

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IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORYOURSAFETY

To insure safety for yourself, family and home,

WARNING!!If the informationin this
manual isnot followedexactly, a fire,

explosion, or gas leak may result
causing property damage, personal

injury,or death.

_ WARNING

If you intend to use Uquefiod Petroleum Gas
(bottled gas) all L.P. adjustments in the

Installation lusbustious must be made before
using your cusktep.

If yourcusldop is notproperly adjusted, flames
may be too high, or the cooktep may use too

much fuel, release toxic fumes or cook poorly.

L.P.BURNERADJUSTMENTS

please read your Owner's Manual carefully.

Keep it handy for reference. Pay close
attention to the Safety sections.

BE SURE your cooktop is installed and

grounded by a qualified technician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!

"The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic_

Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California topublish a list of substancesknown

to the state to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm and requires businesses to

warn customers of potential exposure to such

substances. Gasappliances can cause miner
exposure to four of these substances, namely

benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and
soot, caused primarily by the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or L.P. fuels.
Properly adjusted appliances, indicated by the
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto

these substances can be minimized by further
venting with an open window or using a

ventllationfanorhaod. Thacooktop,asshipped

from the factory, can only be operated with
natural gas. Do not by to operate it with L.P.
(bottled) gas. High flames and toxic fumes

could cause serious injury. If you wish to use
your cooktop with L.P. gas, you must convert

the csektep following the procedure found m

the installation instructions shipped with your

appliance.

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IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORYOURSAFETYcontinued

TEACH CHILDREN

* Not to play with controls or

any part of the appliance.

. Not to sit, climb or stand on

the Cooktop.

NEVER STORE items of
interest to children in cabinets

above the appliance.

KEEP THIS book for later use.

NEVER TRY to repair or replace any part of

the appliance unless instructions are given in

this manual. All other work should be done by
a qualified technician.

NEVER USE your appliance
for warming or heating the room. ,_IL ,III_

ALWAYS KEEP combustible T

wallcoverings, curtainsandother J_

linens a safe distance from the - -
appliance.

NEVER HEAT unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup can cause the container to

burst and cause injury.
NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or

drippings in or near your appliance.

ALWAYS KEEP the appliance

area free from things that will

bum. Food, wooden utensils,
grease buildup, gasoline and
other flammable vapors or

liquids could catch fire. Plastic utensils could
melt and canned foods could explode. Your

appliance should never be used as a storage
area.

SOME CLEANERS

produce noxious fumes and _ J

wet cloths or sponges could __

cause steam burns.

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NEVER WEAR loose fitting clothing when

using your appliance.

NEVER USE a towel or other bulky cloth as

a potholder and make sure the potholder is

dry. Moist potholders could
cause steam burns, Keep _J m,z,_
towels, dishcloths, potholders

and other linens a safe distance
away from your appliance.

ONLY SOME kinds of glass or ceramic
cookware can be used for cooktop cooking.

Make sure the cookware you choose to use is
designed for cooktop cooking.

ALWAYS USE care when touching cooktop
elements. They will retain heat after the range

has been turned off.

COOKWARE USED for cooktop cooking
should be flat on the bottom and large enough
to cover the heating area being used.

UNDERSTANDTHIS

INFORMATIONNOW!

Should you ever need it, you will not have time

for reading. Be sure everyone in your home

knows what to do in case of fire. Never use

water on a grease fire; it will only spread the
flames.

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COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:

Never pick up a flaming pan...

1. Turn off the surface _,_ _

burners.

2. Smother the flame with a
tightly fitting lid, baking soda or an

extinguisher.

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