Kenmore 91136665790, 91136665791, 91136665892, 91136665893, 91136669790 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

30" GAS SELF- CLEANING SLIDE-IN RANGE

MODEL NO.

911.36665

911,36669'

911.36765

911.36766

911.36769'

CAUTION:

Before using this range,

read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules

and Operating Instructions.

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

229C4020P_66 1/2 SIZE I

• Safety Instructions ° Operation

° Care and Cleaning ° Problem Solving

229C4020P166 (SR- 10371)

Tableof Contents

Range Safety ..................... 3-7

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

Oven Shut-Off Valve ........... 7

Cooking Utensils and Woks .. 7 Removal of Packaging Tape .._8

Features of Your Range ....... 8

Cooktop Burners ............ 9

Control Settings .............. 9

Burner Ignition .......... 9

Simmer Flame ............... 9

Home Canning ................... 9

Oven Control .............. 10

Conlrol Display .................... 1t

To Set the Clock .................... 12

To Set the Timer ........... t2

Tones .................. t3

F-Code ................................. 13

Oven Cooking Tips ...... t4-15

Strong Smell or Odor ..... t4

Aluminum Foil .............. 14

Oven Vent ................. 14

Preheating ......................... 14

Oven Temperature Sensor . . t4

No Peeking ................... t4

Bakeware Placement ......... 14

Burner Cycling ............. 14

Oven Light .................. 15

Bakeware ............... 15

Oven Racks ............... t5

Oven Glow Bar .......... 15

Oven Temperature

Adjustment ........... t5, 30

To Set Bake ................... 16

Broiling ............................. 17

SLIDE-INRANGE

Self-Clean Cycle .18,19

Special Features ............. 20,21

Control Panel .................. 22

Broiler Pan and Grid ....... 22

Painted Surfaces ....... 22

Glass Cooktop ........ 22

Porcelain Cooktop ..... 22

Burner Grates ............. 23

Burner Bowls, Caps,

and Heads ................ 23

Oven Bottom ......... 23

Control Knobs ......... 24

Oven Light Bulb .......... 24

Storage Drawer 25 Cooktop Burner Componenis 26

Oven Racks ............ 27

Oven Door ................ 27

Before Calling for Service ......

................................. 28-29

Temperature Adjustment 30

Warranty ......... 31

Consumer Service Numbers 32

For'your convenience and future reference, please write down your model and serial numbers in the space provided. They are located on the front frame behind the storage drawer.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

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IMPORTANTSAFETY

'INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas or electri- cal appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

ers of potential exposure to such

WARNING!! if the infor-

mation in this manual is

not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, or gas leak may result causing property damage, personal injury, or

death.

substances, Gas appliances can cause minor

exposure to four of these sub- stances, namely benzene, carbon

monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incom-

plete combustion of natural gas or

L,P. fuels. Properly adjusted appli- ances, indicated by the bluish

rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion,

Exposure to these substances can be minimized by further venting

with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood,

The oven, as shipped from the fac. tory, can only be operated with

natural gas. Do not try to operate it with L,P, (bottled) gas. High

flames and toxic fumes could cause serious injury. If you wish to

use your oven with L.P. gas, you must convert the range following

the procedure found in the installa. tion instructions shipped with your

range.

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING -- L,P. BURNER _

If you intend to use

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (bottled

gas} all L.P. adjustments in the Installation Instructions must be

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!

The California Safe Drinking Water

and Toxic Entorcement Act re* quires the governor of California to

publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects

or other reproductive harm and re- quires businesses to warn custom.

made before using your oven.

if your oven is not properly

adjusted, flames may be too high, or the oven may use too

much fuel, release toxic fumes

or cook poorly.

22904020PT66 'U2 SIZF- _/27f97, t:34 PM

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove all part s from the plastic bag attached to the back of the range and save packaging tape.

Before placing range in the counter, check the location of the stability bracket on the back of the range,

Bracket Location

1. Decide on

alocation that has

no electrical

wiring or plumbing

2. With the long screw provided, anchor the

chain to the floor or wall

Make sure the screw is

going into the wail plate or

stud at the base of the wall at least

3/4"

4. Attach thestability chain so that it

lines up with the bracket on the back of the range.

5. Tug the chain to make sure it is securely fastened

6. Take the packaging tape and temporarily attach the loose end of the chain to the rear of the

countertop

7, Slide the range into

the counter leaving

enough space behind to attach the chain to

the bracket

8.Slip the nearest link of the chain onto the

bracket Pull to make sure it i_e snug as possible.

9. Slide the range all the way back It is normal to have some slack in the

chain, but it should not be excessive,

Long Chain I J Wall Screw Washe Plato

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING ] To

prevent accidental tipping of the range

from abnormal usage,

including excessive loading of the oven door, attach the range to the wall or floor by

installing the Anti-Tip i device supplied. If the range

is moved for cleaning,

servicing or any reason, be sure the Anti-Tip device is

ire-engaged properly when

the range is slid back in the opening. Failure to do so could result in the range

_.tjpping or personal injury. .

Important: To insure safety for yourself,

family and home, please read your Owner's Manual carefully, Keep it handy forreference Pay close attention to SafetySections, BE SURE your

appliance is installed and grounded by a

qualified technician. ,,DO NOT leave children alone or

unattended near an appliance in use.

• TEACH CHILDREN not to play with controls or any part of the appliance,

and not to sil, climb or stand on fhe door, or any other part ol theappliance

CAUTION: NEVER STORE items ol interestto children incabinets above

the appliance Children climbing on the appliance could beseriously injured

• KEEP THIS book for later use o NEVER USE your appliance for

warming or heating the room

• NEVER TRY to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless instructions

are given inthismanual All other work should be done by a qualified

technician.

• ALWAYS KEEP combustible watt coverings, curtains, dish cloths, towels,

polholders, and other linens a safe distance from the appliance

• NEVER HEAT unopened food containers Pressure buildup can cause

the container to burst and cause iniury

• NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or drippings in your oven,

• ALWAYS KEEP theoven and surface unit areas freefrom things that will

burn, Food, wooden utensils, and grease buildup could catch fire Plastic

utensils could meltand canned foods could explode Yourappliance should

never be used as a storage area,

° ALWAYS KEEP your appliance clear

of things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids)

• NEVER TRY to clean a hot surface. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes,

and wet cloths or sponges could cause steam burns

• NEVER WEAR loose fittingclothing when using your appliance

• NEVER USE a towel or other bulky cloth as apotholder, and make sure the

pothotder is dry, Moist potholders and wet cloths orsponges could cause steam burns. DO NOT let potholders touch hot heating burners.

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

"DO NOT touch cooktop burners,

surfaces near them, or interior oven surfaces These may be hot enough to cause burns even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or flammable

material contact the burners or hot surfaces until they have had time to

coo[ Other surfaces near the oven vent openings, oven door, window,

and cooktop surfaces may also be hot enough to cause burns

• 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 without breaking due to the sudden temperature change

, ALWAYS USE care when touching

cooktop burners They will retain heat after the range has been turned off.

• NEVER BLOCK theoven airvent

behind the right rearburner

• COOKWARE USED for cooktop cookingshouldbe flatonthebottom

and largeenoughtocoverlheheating areabeingused Undersizedutensils exposetheopen flameandmay result

in direct contact or ignitionof clothing.

. NEVER LEAVE cooktop burners

unattended at high settings Boitovers result in smoking o_greasy spills which

could catch tire

• ALWAYS TURN utensil handles inward and away fromother surface

burners to reduce the riskof burns, ignition, unintended contact, and

spillage

PLACE OVEN RACKS in the desired position while the oven is

cool tf tacks must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder

contact the hot oven burner

• AFTER BROILING, always take the broiler pan and grid out of the

oven and clean them Leftover grease in the broiler pan could catch

fire the next time you use your oven

• ALWAYS USE care when opening the oven door, Let hot air and steam

escape before moving foods

• NEVER USE aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Improper use of foil could

result in the risk of electric shock and

tire

• CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in this manual, Follow all cleaning instructions. Be sure to remove broiler pan and grid before the self-clean cycle,

• NEVER TRY to clean utensils, cookware, removable parts, or broiler

pan and grid in the self-clean cycle

• DO NOT USE oven cleaners - No commercial oven cleaner, or protective

coating of any kind, should be used in or around any part of the oven

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IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION NOW!

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,

COOKTOP GREASE FIRE; Never pick up a flaming pan,,,

1. Turn off the surface burners

2. Smother the flame with a tightly fitting

lid Use baking soda or a dry

chemical, foam, or halon type extinguisher

OVEN FIRE; Do not try to move the pan!

1. Close the oven door and turn

controls off

2. If fire continues, carefully open the door, throw baking soda on the fire, or use a dry chemical, loam, or halon

type extinguisher

During a power failure,the cooktop burners wi!l not light automatically In an emer- gency, acooktop burner may be lit using a

wooden match Follow theinstructions below:

1. Light the wooden match

2. Hold the flamenexl tothe burner you

want to use

3. Pushin andturn thecorrect knob to the

light position

4. When the burner lights turn the knob to your preferred setting.

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Warning: Lighting gas burners with"I a match is dangerous, You should |

light the burners with this method | only in an emergency. J

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The pressure regulator (on range back) contains a lever which turns on or shuts

off the gas supply tothe oven To access remove the storage drawer and reach

through compartment and the range back See the installation instructions for more information

The electrical disconnect is located behind the storage drawer in the lower

compartment Remove storage drawer to access Squeeze tabs and pull to

disconnect

Use pans and woks that are the same size as the burner used when cooking

Do not use woks that have support rings.

Do not use stove top grills,

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OPERATION

FEATURESOF YOURRANGE

4 Burners

4 Removable

Burner Grates

4 Removable Cooktop

Control Knobs

Self-Clean

Door Latch

Model and Serial Number Location

Storage Drawer

Oven Vent

Removable Removable Oven Bottom Oven Door

Broiler Pan and Grid

Porcelain Enamel or

Glass Cooktop

1 Control,

Clock and Timer

Removable Oven Racks

Door Gasket

To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape, use household dishwashing liquid, mineral oil or cooking oil. With a soft cloth rub into the area and allow to soak Rinse and dry welt. Repeat procedure using an appliance polish to insure no damage is done to the appliance. This should be done before

the range is turned on for the first time. The tape cannot be removed once the range has heated, Packaging tape can be found in

the following areas: Cooktop surface, door handle, door trim, control panel area, and oven area.

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OPERATION

CooktopCooking

The sign below each control knob shows you which burner is turned on by that

knob

When theknob is turned to the lite

position, a spark igniter sends a series of electrical sparks thatwill ignite the gas

flowing to the burner automatically

@While cooki. o.glass"3

| remember these areas | | may get hot, Use caution when I

f_working near these areas, ...............)

When any surface burner is on, the surface unit indicator light will be on

or porcelain ceektops |

Left eO Oe

Rear Left Right

Front Front

Hi Forquick starts, such asbringing

water toa boi!

MED For slow boiling and sauteing

LO For steaming foods or keeping

cooked foods atserving

temperature

1. Push down to turn

the knob

2. Set on the LITE position

3. When burner

ignites set knob to desired flame

setting,

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_AUTION: When

setting the flame

size make sure the flame heats the bottom of the

pan only. Flames that extend beyond the bottom edge of the

pan or lick up the sides are unsafe and waste energy.

tfyou are simmering on one burner and

turnon the others, watch the simmer setting. Because of the increased gas

flow to lhe other burners the flame size of the burner used for simmering may

need to be increased

1,,Center canner over the burner

2. Userecipes and procedures from

reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as

Ball@and Kerr@, and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service

3. Use caution to prevent burns from steam or heat

229C4020P166 1/2 SIZE 9 9/25/97 9:06 AM

OPERATION

Clock Timer and OvenControl

OVEN

Your new touch pad oven control will allow you to set oven functions with ease, Below are the different types of functions and a description of each

TIME

BAKE -- Cooks foods in the traditional

oven with a temperature range of 170"F to 550"F

BROIL -- Cooks foods at 550°F HI broil or 450° LO broil from the direct

heat of the upper element Broiting should be done withthe door closed

CLEAN -- Cleans the inside area of the oven foryou When the cycle is

finished, tile oven willturn off automati- cally

Set the amount of time you

want foods to cook The

oven turnsoff automatically at the end of this time

Set the time of day you want the oven to turn on+The

oven will turn on automati- cally at the time you have

set

0(_ he liP and DOWN arrowpads set the time of day,

length of cooking time, fength of cleaning time, the

delayed start time, the oven temperature, and the time

set on the Kitchen Timer,

The START pad must be

pressed to activate any oven

function,

The CLEAPJOFF pad is

used to cancel any oven function and the end of cycle tone It will not cancel

the Clock or Kitchen Timer.

The KITCHEN TIMER pad

is used to turn the Kitchen

Timer on or off, it will not

control any of the other oven functions

The CLOCK pad is used to

set the time of day

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