CONTENTS
SAFETY
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USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 5
Oven Controls .......................................................... 6-8
Cooktop Cooking .................................................. 9, 10
Oven Cooking ........................................................... 11
Broiling ...................................................................... 12
Self-Clean Cycle ................................................. 13, 14
Cleaning Tips ............................................................ 15
Removable Range Parts ..................................... 16.18
SERVICE
Before Calling For Service ................................. 19, 20
Adjusting Oven Temperature .................................. 21
WARRANTY
SEARS
Kenmore
MODELS 45520, 45521
USE •CARE • SAFETY
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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 notto play
with control knobs or any
other part of the range.
Never leave children
alone or unattended
where a range is in use.
Caution:
Never store things chil-
dren might want above a
range.
Never let anyone climb,
sit or stand on the range.
They might be injured on a
hot surface.
Never leave an oven door
open when you are not
watching.
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To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual
carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the
safety sections =°f your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by
looking
Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that will burn.
CAUTION:
Never store things In an oven
or near cooktop elements/
burners. These things may catch
fire and plastic Items could melt.
for the _1_ symbol or the word "Safety".
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 let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range. Turn
handles In so that they cannot be
bumped into. Keep the handles
away from other hot surface ele-
mentsFourners.
Never use a towel or other bulky cloth
as a potholder. Such cloths could
catch fire on a hot element/burner,
Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings, Botlovers cause smok-
ing and greasy spillovers 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.
Always use care when touching cooktop elements,
areas nearthe cooktop elements, oven hasting elements
or inside the 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 oven use.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
oven and clean it. Leftover grease In the broiler pan can
catch on fire next time you use the pan.
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven. 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 keep the range and oven clean. Food and
grease are easy to Ignlte. Clean the range, oven and vent
hood regularly.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep canned food and wooden or plastic utensils
a safe distance away from your range.
Always follow cleaning Instructions In this book.
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.
Only certain 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.
Teach children not to play with oven controls or any
other part of the range.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from
the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Be sure the range Is securely installed in a cabinet that
is firmly attached to the house structure. Weight on the
oven door could potentially cause the oven to tip and
result in Injury. Never allow anyone to climb, sit,
stand or hang on the oven door.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Place oven racks In desired position while oven is cool.
Clean Only parts listed in the Manual.
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.
A fan noise may be heard sometime during the clean
cycle. This is normal.
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
the oven. Never let grease build up on your oven. You
can keep grease fires from starting If you clean up
grease and spills after each oven use.
Neverusealumlnum folltoline oven bottoms. Improper
use of foil could start a fire.
Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Walt until the fat has cooled.
Never leave children alone or unattended where a
range Is in use.
Never use your range for warming or heating a room.
Such use can be dangerous and can damage oven parts.
Never wear loose fitting or hanging clothes while using
your oven. Such clothes could catch fire and cause
serious injury.
Never use a towel or other bulky cloth as a potholder.
Such cloths could catch fire on a hot element.
Never put removable heating elements in water. Don't
put them In a dishwasher. Do not put them in the self-
clean cycle of self-cleaning ovens.
Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip
bowls in place. If these pans or bowls are not there
during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be
damaged.
Never clean cooktop surface when it is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes end wet cloths could
cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.
Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your range In the oven during a self-clean cycle.
Do not use any type of commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating In or around your oven.
Never store things In an oven or on your range.
Do Not clean door gasket without following Instructio ns
in this manual.
Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on self-
cleaning oven. The gasket is essential for a good seal.
Only clean the gasket by soaking it with hydrogen
peroxide, as described in the self-clean section of this
manual.
If the self.cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off
and disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a
qualified technician.
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 self-clean
oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Read and understand this information
NOW!
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 a fire.
Never use water on a grease fire - it.will
only spread the flames.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act requires the Governor of California to publish
a list of substances known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
OVEN FIRE
Do not try to move the pan.
1. Close oven door and turn controls off.
2. If fire continues, throw baking soda on the tire.
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE
Never pick up a flaming pan.,, instead:
1. Turn off the element.
2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid,
baking soda or an extinguisher.
The fiberglass Insulation In self-clean ovens gives off a
very small amount of carbon monoxide during the
cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting
with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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YOUR RANGE
iMPORTANT:
The model and serial number of your oven can be found on a tag located
below the lift-up cooktop, at the rear.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Removable Chrome Bowls
(Soe pages 15 & 17)
Cooktopindicator Light
(glows when any cooktop
element Is on)
CooktopControl
(See pages 9 & 17)
Oven Control
(See pages 6 - 8)
Oven Door Latch
(Locks during self-clean
cycle; See pages 13 & 14)
Oven Vent
below element -
area may get hot
during oven use;
DO NOT BLOCK)
Removable
Cooktop Elements
(See page 17)
Oven Light Switch
(Push to turn oven
light on and off)
Self-Cleaning Oven
(See pages 13 & 14)
Racks
(See page 16)
Door Gasket
(See pages 13 &15)
Removable Oven Door
(See page 16)
Bake Element
Broiler Pan & Grid
(See pages 12 and 15)
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Range Control
CANCELS BAKE,
BROIL OR
CLEAN OPERATION
PROGRAM
STATUS
DISPLAY
CLOCK /
TIMER
DISPLAY
I
TEMPERATURE FUNCTION
DISPLAY DISPLAY
UP ARROW PAD
(INCREASES TIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
I
PRESS TO TURN
TIMER ON AND OFF
Your range control Is touch controlled. To set BAKE,
BROIL,TIMER or CLEAN,touch the desired function pad
and select the temperature or time by touching t he arrow
pad.
TO SET THE CLOCK:
1. Press CLOCK. The word "TIME" will flash In the
display.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the correct
time of day. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to
change display numbers quickly. Touch and release
the arrow pad to change the time slowly. See Fig. 1.
SET AUTOMATIC
OVEN OPERATIONS
DOWN ARROW PAD
(DECREASES TIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
The TIMER display will Increase as follows:
:10 TEN SECONDS See Fig. 2
1:00 ONE MINUTE See Fig. 3
1HR:00 ONE HOUR See Fig. 4
When the display reaches one hour, the display will
change. "HR" will appear In the display.
DISPLAYS TEN SECONDS
INCREASE OR l
DECREASE TIME
Fig. 2
DISPLAYS ONE MINUTE ZERO SECONDS
INCREASE OR q
DECREASE TIME
Fig. 1
TO SET THE TIMER:
NOTE: The TIMER does not control oven operations.
The maximum time setting Is 9 hours and 55
minutes.
1. Press TIMER. "TIMER" will flash In the display.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
amount of time. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to
change t he time quickly. Touch and release the arrow
pad to change the time slowly. The TIMER will
automatically begin counting down after a few
seconds.
3. When the time is up, the end-of-cycle tone will beep. (_)
PressCLOCKtoreturnthetimeofdaytothedisplay. 6 Fig. 4
ID HOLD
TO CANCEL TIMER
INCREASE OR (
DECREASE TIME
ZERO MINUTES
INCREASE OR
DECREASE TIME
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TO RESET THE TIMER:
"TIMER" will stop flashing and the TIMER will start
counting down a few seconds after you stop touching
the UP or DOWN arrow. If you pause while selecting the
time and the timer activates, press TIMER again and
continue to set the time.
TO CANCEL THE TIMER:
TOCANCELBAKE
After TIMER begins to count down, press TIMER and
hold TIMER In at least four seconds until "TIMER" quits
flashing and time of day returns to display.
TO SET BROIL:
1. Press BROIL. "BROIL"wlllflashand(---)wlllappear
in the display. See Fig. 5.
2. Select LO Broil by pressing the UP arrowonce. Select
HI Broil by pressing the UP arrow twice. To change
from HI Broil to LO Broil, press the DOWN arrow.
3. After cooking Is complete, press CLEAR/OFF.
ITO CANCEL BROIL
PRESS ONCE TO SET LO BROILI
FIG. 5
PRESS TWICE TO SET HI BROIL
TO RESET BROIL:
Ifyou do not select LO or HI Broil the function display will
go blank. Repeat Steps I and 2.
TO SET BAKE:
FIG.6
TEMPERATURE
TIMED BAKING:
AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF:
You can begin baking now and set the oven to turn OFF
automatically.
1. Press COOKTIME.
2. Press UP or DOWN arrow to set how long you want
to bake.
3. Press BAKE.
4. Select temperature using UP or DOWN arrow.
See Fig. 7.
INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME (
FIG. 7
NOTE: You should consider that food will continue
to cook after controls turn OFF unless you remove
the food Immediately.
INCREASE OR DECREASEI
TEMPERATURE
1. Press BAKE. "BAKE" will flash.
2. Select the desired temperature by touching the UP or
DOWN arrow pad. The last used bake temperature
will appear In the temperature display. Increase the
temperature with the UP arrow. Decrease the
temperature with the DOWN arrow.
Ifyou do not set a temperature after you press BAKE, the
display will go blank. Repeat steps I and 2.
3. After baking is complete, press CLEAR/OFF.
See Fig. 6.
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DELAYED ON AND OFF:
You can set the oven to turn on and off automatically.
The control will calculate the Ume to start cooking.
1. Press COOK TIME.
2. Press UP or DOWN arrow to set how long you want
to bake.
3. Press STOP TIME. The earliest stop time you can set
will appear In the display.
4. Set STOP TIME (the time of day when you want the
oven to turn OFF) by pressing the UP or DOWN
arrow.
5. Press BAKE.
6. Select temperature by pressing UP or DOWN arrow.
See Fig. 8.
INCREASE OR DECREASEI
TO SET STOP TIME
Fig. 8
NOTE:
If the control beeps, you have not completed your timed
oven setting. Press CLEAR/OFF and start again with
Step 1.
The low temperature zone of this range
(between 150°F and 200°F) Is available to
keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept
longer than two hours at these low
temperatures may spoil.
INCREASE OR DECREASE
TO SET TEMPERATURE
Never let food, such as dairy products,
fish, meat, poultry, etc., sit for more
than I hour before cooking starts when
you set your oven for a delay start.
Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria. Besure the
oven light Is off because heat from the
bulb will speed bacteria growth.
DISPLAY:
Once you have programmed your control for any
operation, you can display the setting by pressing the
appropriate pad. For example, if you are using the
TIMER and want to see the time of day, press CLOCK.
The display will show the time of day.
You cannot set BAKE, BROIL or COOK TIME while the
oven door Is In the locked position. If you try, the word
"door" will appear In the display. The oven door lock is
to be used for Self-Cleaning only.
TONES:
The end-of-cycle tone will sound at the end of timer use
and automatic oven functions. The end-of-cycle tone is
3 short beeps followed by I beep every 6 seconds that
repeat until you press any operation. If you would like
to eliminate the repeating beeps, push and hold CLEAR/
OFF for ten seconds. To return the 1 beep every 6
seconds, push and hold CLEAR/OFF for 10 seconds.
To cancel the end-of-cycle tone, press CLOCK.
F.CODE:
If the time display beeps conUnuously and flashes an
"F" followed by a number, you have a function error
code. Note the number after the "F". Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow oven to cool for 1 hour. If problem repeats,
disconnect all power to the range and call for service.
Advise your service technician of the number following
the "F" in the display.
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Start Things
Cooking
COOKTOP COOKING
The sign near each cooktop control knob shows
which element Is turned on by that knob.
O0 eO Oe O0
eO O0 O00e
Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Rear Front
To
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.
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.
COOKTOP CONTROL
When the oven Is on, heated air moves through a vent
under the right rear cooktop element. This hot air may
make pot handles hot or melt plastic Items left too near
the vent. The vent Is necessary for proper oven perform-
ance. Do not block it.
Never line the bowls below
foil, Foil can block normal heat
A €ooktop elements with aluminum
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flow end damage the range. This is
especially true if foil blocks the
oven vent tube under the right rear
cooktop element.
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 instructions
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 foil?
A. NO. Clean as recommended In Cleaning Guide.
Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an
oriental woks 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 cookware tilt when I place them
on the surface unit?
A. Because the surface unit or the cookware Is not flat.
Make sure that the ufset" 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, a too high heat for long periods, and small
amounts of dry food, may damage the finish.
HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done on cooktop only.
In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use
of large-diameter 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 boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to
cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR ROILING 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 boil on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain
boil (saves energy and best uses surface unit).
2. Besurecannerfilsovercenterofsurfaceunit. If your
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
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When canning, use recipes from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-
ning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
.
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 a pressure canner, and
(2) for fastest heating of large water quantities,
begin with HOT tap 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" to I 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.
Cakes, cooklse, muffins, and quick breads should
be baked In shiny pans -- to reflect the heat
because they should have a fight golden crust.
Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans--to absorb the heat
m 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.
2 cake layers
4 cake layers
When baking several Items stagger pans so that no
pan Is directly above another.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Listen for preheat notification tons
and put the food In the oven.
Opening the door too often to check food during
baking will allow heat loss and may cause poor
baking results.
Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures Ifexterior of pan
Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.
There may be some odorwhen the oven Is first 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 flew and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly abovethe bake
element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface; therefore, It
should not be used.
o 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 time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.
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BROILING
Most foods can be broiled st the HI Broil Setting. Select
the L0 Broil setting to avoid excessive browning or
drying of foods that should he cooked to the well-done
stage (such as thick pork chops or poultry).
BROILING TIPS
Your oven door should be open to the broil
stop position while broiling. If the door is
closed, the food will 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. 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.
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, throw baking
soda on the fire. Do not put
water on the fire.
POSITIONING BROILER PAN
Broiling Is cooking by direct heat from the broil element.
Tender cuts of meat or marlnsted meat should be se-
lected for broiling. For best results steaks and chops
should be at least 3/4" thick.
After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on an
oven rack In the proper poslUon. The recommended
rack position and cooking time can be found In the chart
below.
The closer the food Is to the broil element, the faster the
meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink In the
center. Moving the meat farther away from the element
lets the meat cook to the center while browning outside.
Side one should be cooked 1 - 2 minutes longer than
side two.
Rack
Position Total Time
Food 4 = Highest (minutes)
1 = Lowest
Steak - 1" Thick
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Ground Beef Patties
Medium-1" Thick
Medium-I/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
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,
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
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The Self-Clean Cycle
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1. Remove the broil pan and grid, oven racks, all utensils
and any foil that may be in the oven. Do not try to
clean utensils or any other objects In the oven during
a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the
range during • clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become herd 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. This will make the
racks easier to slide.
2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door seal and
the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" Into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then
rinse well.
FRONTFRAME
3. Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4. Clean the door seal by using a clean sponge to soak
the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. Repeated
soaking may be needed depending on the amount of
soil. Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive
soil buildup. Do not rub the door seal. The fiberglass
matedal of the seal has an extremely low resistance
to abrasion. An Intact and well fitting oven door seal
Is essential for energy efficient oven operation and
good baking results. If you notice the seal becoming
worn, frayed or damaged In any way or If It has
become displaced on the door, you should replace
the seal.
AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash inthe
oven. Just wipe It up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.
NOTE: Your oven light should be OFF during a self-
clean cycle to prolong the life of the bulb.
This range has a fan that will turn "ON" and
"OFF" by Itself to keep the electronics cool.
Sometimes It will run after the range has been
turned off.
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TO SET SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Close oven door. Push CLEAN. The time display will
show (---). See Fig. 1. You may need to press
slightly on the door.
Fig. 1
2. Press L_ or L_ to set the desired length of clean
time. Clean time is normally 3 hours. YOU can
change it between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how
dirty the oven Is. See Fig. 2. The door locks
automatically after the controls are set. The display
will show "LOCK" when door locks.
TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Push CLEAR/OFF.
Follow Instructions under "WHEN A CLEAN
CYCLE IS FINISHED."
TO SET DELAYED SELF-CLEAN
CYCLE:
Follow steps 1-2 under "TO SET SELF.CLEAN
CYCLE," THEN:
3. Press STOP TIME.
4. Set the time of day when you want the clean cycle to
end. See Fig, 4.
The control will calculate the start clean time.
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
YOUcan push STOP TIME to find OUtwhen the cycle
will end. Push CLEAN to return to countdown.
WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS
FINISHED:
1. Walt until the LOCK display goes out. The oven
temperature muSt drop to a safe level before the door
can be opened. See Fig. 3.
WAIT UNTIL LOCK GOES OUT
Fig. 3
Note: When selecting a stop time for a delayed clean
cycle, you must allow time for the 2-4 hour clean
time.
Your oven light should be OFF during a self-clean cycle
to prolong the life of the bulb.
If you cannot open the door immediately after the word
LOCK goes off, walt about one minute and try again.
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CLEANING TIPS
Refer to removable parts section when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mllddetergent, andasoftclotharesafetouseonallcleanablepartsofyourrange. Donot usemetal scouring
pads, except where recommended.
Range cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel or brushed chrome. Porcelain enamel looks like a painted
surface. Brushed chrome has a
PART
Control panel knobs
metallic appearance.
CLEANING MATERIALS
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
REMARKS
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull off
for easier cleaning.
Porcelain enameled
cooktop, oven door
3rushed chrome cooktop
(some models)
Chrome reflector bowls
Brown food stains
Blue/gold heat
stains
Detergent, warm water, plastic or nylon
scouring pad
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth or a
chrome cleaner or Sears Cooktop Clean-
ing Creme®
Clsen after each splllover. Rub bowls gently
with scouring pad. Soak stubborn soil.
Do not scour chrome tops. Stubborn stains
may be removed by using Espree Magwheel
Cleaner® or Turtle Wax Polishing Com-
pound®.
To remove fingerprints on brushed chrome, apply alittle baby oll with a paper towel. Rub
in the direction of the brush marks. Armor All Protectant® can also be used (after
cleaning). Besuretocleansplllsof acldicfoodsqulckly. Vinegarspillscanpermanently
stain chrome.
Bowls can permanently discolor if exposed
to excessive heat or If soil Is allowed to bake
Detergent and water, plastic scouring on.
pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap- Aftereachuse,wash, rlnseanddrytoprevent
filled scouring pads, ammonia difficult soils, if heavily soiled, place an
lmmonla-soaked paper towel on stains to
oosen soil, then gently scrub with plastic
scouring pad.
Metal polish These stains are caused by overheating, nor-
To minimize: mally occur over a period of time, and usually
are permanent.
1. Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting. Use it to start cooking, then lower the
heat setting to finish cooking.
2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface
element. If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are used.
Glass
Self-cleaning oven finish
Oven door gasket
Broiler pan and grid
Oven racks
Glass cleaner and paper towels Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking
soda and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Rinse thoroughly.
Detergent, warm water, scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad
RInsethoroughlyafter cleaning. Cleaning in-
side the oven need only be done as an op-
tional touchup between self-clean cycles. Sea
Do not use oven cleaner In or around
any part of the oven.
Hydrogen peroxide
the self-cleaning oven section of this manual
for more information.
Soak with hydrogen peroxide, using a sponge.
Frequent soaking helps prevent soil buildup.
Do not rub. See self-cleaning section for
more Information.
Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, plastic scouring pad,
commercial oven cleaner (pan only)
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool. Drain
fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm water.
Sprinkle grid with detergent and cover with
damp cloth or paper towels. Let pan and grid
soak for a few minutes. Rinse or scour as
needed. Dry well. Grid and pan may be
washed in a dishwasher.
Detergent, warm water, scouring pad
Remove from oventoclean. Rinsethoroughly.
or soap-filled steel wool pad
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NECCH37
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 arms
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:
t. Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.
The hinge arms must still he in the stop
position.
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as It will
go and close the door.
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 a bit and push the
rack all the way In.
STOP POSITION
HINGE
VENTTRIM
TO remove:
1. Pull the oven rack out, then up, In one motion. See
the cleaning chart.
Note: For best performance remove oven racks
during a clean cycle. If oven racks are left
in the range during a clean cycle, 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. This will
make the racks easier to slide.
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REMOVABLE KNOBS
All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sure that the
knob is In the OFF position before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) ora piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
Caution: Read these instructions
carefully before replacing the
knobs. Replacing the knobs improp.
erly will damage the knobs and the
spring clip on the stems. If this
happens, the knobs will fit loosely.
MOLDED
RIB
PRING
CUP
CLEAR GROOVE
IN STEM
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).
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 cooktop 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. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
remove the chrome trim ring.
3. Lift out the bowl.
Do not put the element Into water. It cleans itself when
heated during normal use,
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle Is showing
in the bowl opening.
2. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
replace chrome trim ring,
3. Slide the plug of the element firmlyinto the receptacle
and lower the element into place.
Note: Be sure to replace knobs on correct
stems from which they came.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the cooktop, burning of wiring
insulation and loss of energy.
ELEMENTS
REFLECTOR BOWl.
CAUTION: Do not pull element up more than
1/2" or damage to the receptacle
will occur.
RECEPTACLE
17 NEMNT37
LIFT-UP COOKTOP
The range has a support to hold the cooktop up while
cleaning.
Raise the support as shown In the Illustration.
Porcelain enamel can chip if dropped. Handle
porcelain enameled cooktops carefully.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
Be sure that the light switch is in the off position.
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch oven
bulb with wet hands, Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth.
Never touch the electrically live collar on the
bulb when replacing it.
Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.
1. Unscrew glass cover and remove,
2, Repiace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb.
3. Replace the cover.
Note: We recommend you use a 40 watt appliance bulb
that Is no longer than 3 1/2".
GLASS
RETAINER
GLASS
COVER
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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, the Repair Parts LIst, Model Number, Serial Number and purchase date handy.
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK
Range does not work;
totally inoperative
• Oven does not heat; * Clock set incorrectly (If Check clock instructions.
cooktop elements equipped)
OK
• Cooktop does not • Element(s) unplugged • Check element connections by removing
work; oven OK and re-plugging element(s) firmly.
• Foods do not bake Oven not preheated long • Be sure to pre-heat:
properly enough until notification tone sounds.
• No power to range
• Oven controls set incorrectly • Check oven control.
Improper operation of control • Be sure knob is pushed in while turning.
Improper rack or pan place-
ment
Oven vent blocked or covered
Improper use of foil
Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
Recipe not followed
Using Improper cookware
Check appliance's individual circuit break-
ers located behind storage drawer.
Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
Check cord (if equipped) to be sure it is
plugged In.
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?
See cooking hints.
Oven temperature Thermostat calibration See adjustments described following this
seems inaccurate section.
Surface works; oven • Possible range malfunction Let range cool down for one hour. Place
stops working and range back into cooking or cleaning cycle.
range display is flash- If problem repeats, call for service.
ing
• Fan comes on during • This is normal operation of a Fan should turn OFF after the internal
bake, broil, orclean (if fan designed to cool the components have cooled.
so equipped) range's internal components
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
Foods do not broil
properly
• Oven smokes
• Oven light does not
work
• Oven does not clean
or poor cleaning re-
suits
• Oven door wlll not un- • Clean cycle not complete • Oven must cool below lock temperature.
lock (self-clean mod-
els only)
Improper rack position
Oven preheated
Improper utensil used
Oven door closed during
broil
Improper broiling time
Dirty oven
Broiler pan containing
grease left In oven
Light switch In off position
Light bulb burned out
• Controls not set properly
• Clean cycle interrupted too
soon
Oven toe dirty
Check broil pan placement. See broiling
section.
Do not preheat when broiling.
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with
range.
Open door to broil stop position; see re-
movable oven door section.
• Check broiling chart In broiling section.
• Check for heavy splllover.
• Clean pan and grid after each use.
Check switch setting; see operating In-
structions.
Replace bulb. See removable parts sec-
tion of this manual.
Check self-clean Instructions.
Heavily soiled ovens require a 3 1/2 hour
clean cycle.
Heavy splllovers should be removed be-
fore setting clean cycle. Repeat clean
cycle.
• Repeating tone does • Tone has been altered by • Pushand holdCLEAR/OFF button to acti.
not sound pushing and holding vate repeating tone.
CLEAR/OFF button
• Heavllysolledorstained • Spills were not wiped up • See the lnstructlons, underCleanlngTips.
cooldop cannot be sat- promptly
Isfactorlly cleaned
20 NESER7O
ADJUSTING OVEN TEMPERATURE
The temperature In your new oven has been set correctly
at the factory, so be su reto follow the recipe temperatures
and cooking times the first few times you bake In your
oven.
If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
adjust the oven temperature 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 temperature follow these Instructions:
1. Push BAKE.
2. Select a temperature between 500°F and 550°F by
pressing the UP arrow. See Fig. 1.
Step 1: Step 2:
PRESS SET BETWEEN
I 500°F AND 550°F
4. The temperature can be adjusted up to +35°F hotter
or -35°F cooler. Use the UP or Down arrow to select
the temperature adjustment you want. See Fig. 3.
The temperature you select is the new preset oven
display,
Step 4:
PRESET OVEN
DISPLAY
SET BETWEEN -35°F
AND +35°F
Fig. 3
NOTE:
This adjustment will not affect Broil or Clean
temperatures. It will be remembered when power
is removed.
5. When you have made the adjustment, push CLOCK
to return the dlsplaytothe time of day. Use your oven
as you would normally.
Step 3:
IMMEDIATELY,
PRESS AND
HOLD
Fig. 1
3. IMMEDIATELY, press BAKE again and hold for about
4 seconds. This display will show "ON" and "BAKE"
will flash in the display. See Fig. 2.
Continue to hold BAKE until the display changes to
show the preset oven display. See Fig. 3.
PRESET OVEN DISPLAY
Fig. 2
Step 5:
21 NESER71
NOTES
22
KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL
PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS
If, within one year from the date of Installation, any part, other than a glass
part, falls to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge.
Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home In perfect condition
and will give you proper
performance. As part of
these efforts, we feel It Is
our responsibility to pro-
vide you with this warranty
for your range.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE-
LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part orthe finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defective In
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
FULL 90.DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of Installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the range Is subjected to other than private family use, the above
warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES
This warranty applies only while this product Is In use 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. 731 CR-W
Sears Tower
Chicago, IL 60684 J
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 -- "We Service What We Sell!"
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Kenmora Ranges are designed, manufactured and
tested for years ofdependable 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 bills 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.
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Replacement of Defective
1 Partso|herthanPorcelain W MA MA
or Glass
90 DAYS
2 Mechanical Adjustment W MA MA
30 DAYS
3 PorcelainandGlassParls W MA MA
Annual Preventive Mainten-
4 ance Check at your request MA MA MA
W - Wawsnly MA - I,/4dntenance Agreement
Ken m ore America's Best Selling Appliance Brand
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684
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