Kenmore 91163271891, 91163275891, 91163278891, 91164271891, 91164278891 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

30" ELECTRIC

SELF-CLEANING FREE.STANDING

RANGE

MODEL NO.

9tl.63271

911.632751

911.63278

911.64271

911.64278

911.92291

911.93291

911.93298

911.9338t 9tl.93388

CAUTION:

Before using this range, read this manual and

follow all its Safety Rules

and Operating

Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck an(] Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

o Safety instructions

• Operation . Care and Cleaning

• Problem Solving

229C4020P 143-2 (SR- 10353)

Tableof Contents

Range Safety ........ 3-6

Stability Device .................. 3

Features of Your Range .... 7

Removat of Packaging Tape,, 7

Cooking Elements ........ 8

Control Settings 8

Home Canning ........... 8

Hour/Minute Arrow Pad ..... 9

Display ........................ 9

Indicator Lights ............... 9

Black Out The Display ...... 9

F-Codes .............. 9

Power On ......... 9

Automatic Oven Shut-off ,, 9

To Set The Clock ......... 10

To Set The Timer ..... 10

To Reset The Timer ..... 10

To Cancel The Timer ........ 10

Oven Cooking Tips 11-14

Strong Smell or Odor ........ 11

Aluminum Foil . 11

Oven Vent ............ 11

Preheating ................ 11

Temperature Sensor ......... 11

No Peeking .............. 11

Oven Light ................... 11

Baking With Margarine .... 11

Bakeware .............. 12

Bakeware Placement ......... I2

Oven Racks .... 12

ELECTRICFREEmSTANDINGRANGE

Oven Control ................ 13

Hide-A-Way Handle ..... 13

Baking ................... 14

To Set Bake ......................... 14

Element Cycling ......... 14

To Disable The 12 Hour

Shut-Off ...................... 14

Broiling ...................... 15

Self-Cleaning Cycle ....... 16-17

Control Panel .................. 18

Broiler Pan and Grid ......... 18

Walls of The Oven ............... 18

Cooktop and Burner Box

Bottom ................. 18

Painted Surfaces ...... 18

Control Knobs ..................... t9

Replacing Oven Light Bulb ,,, 19

Lift Up Cooktop ............. 20

Cooktop Units ...................... 20

Oven Racks ......................... 21

Oven Door .................... 2-1

Storage Drawer ...... 22

Before Calling for

Service ................... 23, 24

Temperature

Adjustment .................... 13, 25

Warranty .............................. 27

Consumer Service

Numbers .......................... 28

For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model and serial number in the space provided. They are

located behind the storage drawer.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using

gas or electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

be followed, including the following:

Outside Edge Of

Bracket To Be

With Left Or

Right Side Of Range

• All Ranges Can Tip

• Injury To Persons Could Result

e Install Anti-tip

Device Packed With Range

• See Installation

Instructions

Tools you wil! need:

o Phillips head screwdriver

- 1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench

t. Remove the bracket from the

prepack located inside the oven

2. Decide whether the bracket will be

installed on the right or left side of range location

3. Ifthe bracket side of the range is

adjacent to a cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and

cabinet as shown in Figure t

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 2

4. Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the floor or wall

Make sure this location is clear of electrical wiring or plumbing

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 masonry, you can buy suitable

screws and anchors at hardware stores Use a masonry drill bit to

drill the required holes

Bracket j I Wall

Screw must enterX_l I plTte

Fig. 2 Attachment to wall

Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at least two turns, See your installation guide for

more leveling information before

positioning range

Slide the range into place Be sure

rear leg leveler fully engages the

slot in the 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

Fig. 1

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

prevent accidental

WARNING! To

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

device supplied, if the range is moved for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the Anti-Tip device is re.engaged properly when the range is slid back in the opening. Failure to do so could result in the range tipping or personal injury. To inspect the anti-tip device, remove the storage drawer

and look to see if the rear leg leveler fully engages the

slot in the bracket.

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Important: To insure safety for yourself, family and home, please read your Owner's Manual carefully Keep it handy for reference Pay close attention to

Safety Sections. 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 sit, climb or stand on the

door, or any other part of the appliance

CAUTION: NEVER STORE items of interest to children on the backguard

or in cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the appliance

could be seriously injured.

KEEP THIS book for later use

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 in this manualr All other work

should be done by a qualified technician

* ALWAYS KEEP combustible wall

coverings, curtains, dish cloths, towels, potholders, and other linens a safe

distance from the appliance.

o NEVER HEAT unopened food

containers Pressure buildup can cause the container to burst and cause injury.

o NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or

drippings in your oven.

° ALWAYS KEEP the oven and surface

unit areas free from things that will burn. Food, wooden utensils, and grease buildup could catch fire Plastic

utensils could melt and canned foods could explode. Your appliance should

never be used as a storage area.

o 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 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 and wet cloths or sponges could cause steam burns. DO NOT let potholders touch hot heating elements.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

* DO NOT touch heating elements,

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 elements or hot

surfaces until they have had time to coot Other surfaces near the oven

vent openings, oven door and 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 elements They will retain heat after the range has been turned off.

• NEVER BLOCK the oven air vent under the right rear element

° COOKWARE USED for cooktop

cooking should be flat on the bottom and large enough to cover the heating area being used Undersized utensils expose the heating element and may result in direct contact or ignition of clothing

° ALWAYS USE drip bowls to prevent

wiring and component damage Do not use aluminum liners or foil in drip

bowls Improper use may result in risk

of electrical shock or fire

NEVER LEAVE surface units unattended at high settings Boilovers

result in smoking or greasy spills

which could catch fire

° ALWAYS TURN utensil handles

inward and away from other surface units to reduce the risk of burns,

ignition, unintended contact, and spillage

. NEVER put heating elements in

water WHEN PREPARING flaming foods

under the vent hood, turn the fan on

• PLACE OVEN RACKS in the desired position while the oven is

cool If racks must be moved while oven is hot, do not iet potholder

contact the hot oven element

° 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 start a fire, or electrical shock could

result

IMPORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to

the fumes given off during the

self-cleaning cycle of any range,

Move birds to another well- ventilated room,

• CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in this manual Follow alt cleaning

instructions Be sure to remove broiler

pan and grid before the self-clean

cycle

• NEVER RUB, move or damage the door gasket on self-cleaning ranges

• 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

• NEVER force the latch handle to the

open position while oven is hot

iMPORTANT SAFETY

NOTICE!

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement

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

businesses to warn their cus- tomers of potential exposure to

such substances. The fiberglass

insulation in a self-cleaning oven will give off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle, Exposure can be

minimized by venting with an open door or window or using a

ventilation fan or hood.

_ AUTION: Never line

the drip bowls with aluminum foil. Foil can

block the normal heat flow and damage the range.

Always use cookware and woks that are flat on the

bottom and the same size as

the cooking element being

used. Cookware should not

extend more than 1" beyond the edge of the cooking element.

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 elements

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,m

if fire continues, carefully open the door, throw baking soda on the fire,

or use a dry chemical, foam, or

halon type extinguisher

OPERATION

FEATURESOF YOURRANGE

Clock &

Removable

Chrome Drip

Hide.A-Way door Latch Handle

Broil Element

Model and Serial Number

Storage Drawer

Oven Control

Ill _ -Latch

Oven Light

Switch

Cooktop

)ven Vent

Lift-up

Removable Plug.in

Cooktop

'Element

Oven Door

Removable Racks

Bake Element

Oven Door Gasket

Removable Oven Door

Broiler Pan and Grid

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 well 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, Oven Area, Control Panel Area and Door Trim Area

OPERATION

CooktopCooking

The sign near each control knob shows you which element is turned on by that knob

RIGHT

FRONT

O0 00 00

00 O0 O0

LEFT LEFT RIGHT FRONT REAR REAR

Water-bath or pressure canners and

large diameter pots extending more than t" beyond the edge of the cooktop element may be used for canning However, do not use large diameter canners, pots or pans for anything other than boiling water

Most syrup or sauce mixtures, and all types of frying, cook at temperatures

much higher than boiling water Such temperatures could eventually harm the cooktop surfaces surrounding the

surface units.

1. Be sure the canner is centered over the element,

2. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom

iVIED

1. Push down to

2. Set on or i

When any surface unit is

on, the surface unit indicator light will

be on

Used for quick starts, such as bringing water to a boil.

Used for slow boiling and sauteing

Used for steaming foods or keeping cooked foods at

serving temperature

turn the knob

between

marks for desired heat :_'

OFF

3. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are

available from manufacturers such

as Ball e and Kerr ®,and the Department of Agriculture

Extension Service

4. Use caution while canning, to prevent burns from steam or heat

OPERATION

OvenControl,Clock& Timer

OFF

Your new range CLOCK, TIMER and OVEN operations are simple and easy to understand,

The HOUR/MIN arrow pads allow you to set the exact time you need

The display in the center of your control will show:

1. The time of day CLOCK

2. The amount of time you choose when using the TIMER

Your control has individual indicator lights that will show you the

operations you have chosen As you read through your manual, you

will find what each of these indicators is used for and how they will help you

in understanding your new control

Your new control has the special feature of blacking out the display (have nothing showing in the display)

To activate this feature:

If the display flashes an "F" followed by a number and beeps continuously,

you have a function error code, Note the number after the "F" Turn the

oven control knob to the OFF position Allow the oven to cool for

about 1 hour and retry the oven operation If the problem repeats call

for service Advise the technician what code was flashing

When the power to your range is turned on for the first time, the display will flash the time when the power was

turned off You can set the clock at this point, or press the clock pad to

stop the flashing

As a safety feature, this oven will automatically shut off if it has been

left on for more than 12 hours

This feature can be disabled

See page 14

If the time of day is showing in the

display, press the CLOCK pad once To bring back the display from the

time of day black-out, press the CLOCK pad twice

OPERATION

Clockand Timer

HOUR MrN

v V

AAI

The CLOCK and TIMER are set by

using the touch pads The TIMER will

not control any oven operation.

1. Press the CLOCK pad

CLOCK

^ 2. Press the HOUR/MIN UP

v colon will flash while you

The clock will automatically start keeping time within one minute or you may press the CLOCK pad for

immediate start

The TIMER is only a minute timer It wilt not control oven operations The maximum time you may set is 11 hours

and 59 minutes

twice to make the display flash

and/or DOWN arrow pads to set the time of day The

are setting the time

After releasing the arrow pad, the timer indicator light and colon will blink

three to five times and the timer wil! start the countdown The Timer Indicator

Light will remain on until countdown reaches "0"

When the timer has started the countdown, you may press the CLOCK

pad to return to the current time of day

At the end of the countdown the

control will beep and the Timer Indicator Light will flash Press the TIMER OH/ OFF pad

If you have selected an amount of

time, but decide to change it:

If the countdown is showing in the display, press the HOUR/MIN UP and/or DOWN arrow pads Select the

desired time,

If the time of day clock is showing in the display, press the TIMER

ON/OFF pad, Then, press the

HOUR/MIN UP and/or DOWN

arrow pads Select the desired time

If you wish to cancel the TIMER, press the TIMER ON/OFF pad

once. If the countdown is not showing, press the TIMER ON/OFF

pad twice

Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad "0:00" and the Timer

indicator light witl flash

Press the HOUR/MIN UP and/or DOWN arrow pads

to set the desired time The colon will flash while you are

setting the time.

OPERATION

OvenCooking Tips

It is normal to have some odor when

using your oven for the first time. To help eliminate this odor, ventilate

the room by opening a window or using a vent hood

in the back of the oven you will notice

a small tube This is a heat sensor that maintains the temperature of the

oven Never move or bend this tube

Temperature Sensor

Opening the door often to check

foods will cause heat loss and poor

baking results

IMPORTANT: Never cover the oven bottom or oven rack with aluminum

foil. Improper use can cause poor

heat flow, poor baking results, and may damage the oven finish. To prevent staining from spiltovers, you may place a piece of aluminum foil or

a cookie sheet on the rack below the food which may spill over

The oven vent is located under the

right rear element This area could become very hot during oven use.

Never block this vent.

Oven Vent

Location

Preheating is bringing the oven temperature up to the temperature you will be using during baking

To prolong the life of your oven light bulb, follow these helpful tips: Always turn the light off when the oven is not in use or during a self-clean cycle If your appliance

does not have a window in the door, you will need to open the door to

make sure the oven light is off If your oven light is left on for an

extended period of time, the oven wilt be warm when the door is opened due to the heat generated from the

oven light bulb.

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat by weight - the federal requirement

for products labeled "margarine")

You will get poor results if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made

with low-fat spreads Low-fat spreads contain less fat and more water The

high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor

of favorite baked recipes The lower the fat content of a spread product,

the more noticeable these differences become To ensure best results, use

margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at Feast70% vegetable oil

OPERATION

OvenCookingTips

If baking with more than one pan, place the pans so each has at least 1

to 1 1/2" of air space around it Place

pans so one is not directly above the

other

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The oven racks are designed with stop locks, a convenience as well as

a safety precaution The guides have a bump to prevent the racks from

tilting when racks are pulled out of the oven.

Your oven has four (4) rack positions

The area above the top guide cannot

be used for rack placement

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FLAT COOKIE SHEETS, without sides, allow air to circulate all around

the cookies for even browning

SHINY PANS reflect heat, and are perfect for cakes and quick breads

that need a light brown crust

GLASS, DARK NON-STICK OR DARKENED BY AGE BAKEWARE,

absorb heat and can be used for yeast breads, pie crust or foods that need a brown crust The oven temperature when using these pans should be reduced by 25°F

Guide

Always place oven racks in

the proper position while oven

is cool.

OPERATION

OvenCookingTips

You may feel that your new oven

cooks differently than the oven it

replaced We recommend that you

use your new oven a few weeks to

become more familiar with it, following

the times given in your recipes as a

guide See Do It Yourself Temperature

Adjustment in the back of this manual

to make the adjustment if you feel

your oven is too hot or too cool for

your cooking preference

Your oven control has a selector knob for choosing BAKE, BROIL, or

CLEAN There are also three

indicator lights.

• CLEAN Indicator Light -- turns on and stays on for self-clean if the CLEAN Indicator Light flashes,

you should check for one of the following:

1, The door handle is latched during

a baking or broiling function

2, The door handle is not latched

during a self-clean function

Your new range is equipped with a

hide-away-handle (used for self-clean

only) that can be hidden under the

maintop when it is in the unlocked position

1, Be sure the handle is in the

unlocked position and raise the cooktop

2, Push the handle into the latch

cover until it stops

3, Lower the cooktop

OFF

o PREHEATED Indicator Light

-- turns on and stays on when oven has reached selected bake

temperature

o OVEN ON Indicator Light --

turns on and stays on when bake,

broil, or clean function has been

chosen

Never latch the oven door during baking or broiling.

OPERATION

Baking

1. Turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to selected temperature

from WM to 550°F

2. The "OVEN ON" indicator light will glow

3. When the oven has reached the selected temperature, a series of

short tones will sound, and the "PREHEATED" and "OVEN

ON" indicator lights wiJI glow

4. The "PREHEATED" and

"OVEN ON" indicator lights will remain on until baking is complete

and the control knob is turned to the OFF position

1. With the control knob in the off position, press and hold the MIN UP and DOWN arrow pad,

at the same time, until "ON" or "OFF" shows in the display

2. Holding the MIN UP and DOWN arrow pads, at the same

time, again will alternate be- tween 12 hour shut-off on or Offr

The Oven Temperature Sensor continuously senses and controls the temperature inside the oven. To

keep a constant set temperature,

the elements wilt cycle or turn on and off during cooking

OPERATION

Broiling

Broiling is cooking by direct heat

from the upper element. The oven door should remain open to the broil

stop position during broiling.

It is not necessary to preheat the

oven when broiling Use the broiler pan and grid that came with your

range Both are designed for proper drainage of fat and liquids.

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be molded tightly to

If foil is used it must

the grid and slits cut

into the foil to match

those of the grid. This allows fats and liquids to drain into the broiler pan, preventing fire and

excessive smoke. Always remove the pan and

grid from the oven. Storing or forgetting a soiled broiler

pan in the oven is a potential smoke or

fire hazard.

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The U S Department of Agriculture

recommends to cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least

an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an iNTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to

these temperatures usually protects

against food-borne illness

The closer you place foods to the

broil element, the faster foods brown

on the outside yet remain red to pink in the center

Moving meats away from the element will allow the meat to cook to the

center while browning on the outside Cook side 1 at least 2 minutes longer

than side 2 If your oven is connected to 208 volts, you may want to use a higher rack position andtor broil foods longer,

The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of

the doneness of the meat will affect broiling This chart is based on meats

at refrigerator temperature

FOOD RACK

POSITION

3Steak 1" thick

Ground beef

patties

1" thick 3 t 6-18

Pork Chops-I/2"

thick 3 27-2g

Fish (fillets) 3 11-13 Chicken (pieces) 2 45-55

Set the OVEN CONTROL

TOTAL

TIME (MIN.)

9-11

KNOB to BROIL

The "OVEN ON" indicator light will glow

When broiling is finished, turn the

OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the

"OFF" position

Self-CleaningCycle

1. Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven racks, utensils and any foil that may be in the oven

2. Soil on the front frame,l" inside the oven, and outside the door

gasket will need to be cleaned

by hand

Front Frame

CAREANDCLEANING

The door gasket is designed to have

a 5-6" gap at the bottom of the door

This allows for proper air circulation

Door paneU Gasket

Do_r t_- 6"-_t

liner

tt is normal for your oven door to give the appearance of not having a good seal against the range This is due to the gasket The location of the gasket on the oven door maintains a good seal and prevents any heat loss.

Clean these areas with hot water, soap-fiNed steel woof pads or

cleansers such as Soft Scrub ®to

remove any soil Rinse well with clean

water and dry,

3. Wipe up any heavy spiltovers on the oven bottom.

4. Do not clean the door gasket The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand

abrasion It is essential for the gasket to remain intact If you

notice it becoming worn, frayed or displaced on the door, it should be replaced

be left in the oven

Utensils should never

during a self-clean

cycle.

The oven racks may be cleaned during the self- clean cycle, but wild lose

their luster and become hard to slide. If you choose to

leave them in during the cycle, wiping them down with vegetable oil after the cycle will help them slide

easier.

For the first clean cycle, vent the room with an

opened window or hood vent. This will reduce the

odor when heating new parts.

CAREANDCLEANING

Self-CleaningCycle

7. After the cycle is finished, turn the oven control knob to the off

position

8. When the temperature has cooled, the door latch handle will easily

slide to the left

t. For best

results, follow

the steps in

PREPARING YOUR OVEN

2. If your handle

is hidden, lift the cooktop and pull

the handle out as far as it will go

3. Slide the handle to the right Do not force the handle If it does not

slide easily, you have not pulled it out from the latch cover as far as it

will go Repeat Step 2

4. Turn the oven control knob to

"CLEAN", The "CLEAN" and "OVEN ON" indicator lights

will glow

5. The handle will lock when high

temperatures inside the oven are reached

Turn the oven control knob to the off

position You will need to wait for the

oven temperature to drop below the

lock temperature (approx 1 hour) before attempting to open the door

The indicator light wilt not blink if the cycle is interrupted

After the cycle, you may notice some

white ash in the oven Just wipe it

up with a damp cloth or sponge

If white spots remain, scrub them with a soap-filled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly These are usually

deposits of salt that cannot be removed during the cycle.

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the cleaning results, just repeat the cycle.

6. The clean cycle lasts 4 hours and

20 mfnutes; this includes cool down time. The "OVEN ON" and

"CLEAN" indicator lights will blink at the end of the clean cycle

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