Kenmore 911.63271, 911.63275, 911.63278, 911.64271, 911.64278 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

30" ELECTRIC SELF-CLEANING FREE-STANDING RANGE

MODEL NO.

911.63271

911.63275

911.64271

_91_

911.92291

911. 93291

_98

_Ll_q338/

911.93388

911.93201

911.93208

911.93391

CAUTION:

Before using this range, read this manual and

follow all its Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions.

• Safety Instructions

• Operation

• Care and Cleaning

• Problem Solving

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

229c4020P106,, I (SR-10320)

Tableof Contents

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

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

ELECTRICFREE-STANDING

Hide-A-Way Handle ............. I3

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

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

Oven Temperature

Adjustment ................... 14, 25

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

Features of Your Range ......... 7

Removal 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

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

Bakeware Placement ............. 12

Oven Racks ......................... t 2

Oven Control ....................... t3

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

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

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

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

Cooktop and Burner Box

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

Painted Surface ..................... 18

Control Knobs ....................... 19

Replacing Oven Light Bulb. 19

Storage Drawer ................... 20

Lift Up Cooktop ................... 21

Cooktop Units ........................ 21

Oven Racks ......................... 22

Oven Door ............................... 22

Before Calling for

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

Temperature Adjustment ........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:

• All Ranges Can Tip

Injury To Persons

Device Packed With Range

Instructions

Tools you wiJJ need: o Phillips head screwdriver

• 13/8"open end or adjustable wrench

1. 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. tf the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and cabinet as shown in Figure 1.

If there is no adjacent cabinet,

determine where the location of the range side (painted outside panel) will be. Place the bracket with its outside edge at this location and against back wal!. See Figure 2o

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

Make sure this location is clear of electrical wiring or plumbing.

Outside Edge Of

Bracket To Be

Right Side Of Range

Fig. 1

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 to drill the required holes.

Bracket II Wall

Screw Must Enter "\ II Plate

Wood Or Metal... _1 /

%11111' I_'_:_

Fig. 2 Attachment To Wall

Using the wrench, back out the

four feg 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,

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

_ WARNING! To pre-

vent accidental tipping

of the range from ab-

normal usage, including ex- cessive 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 open- ing. 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.

important: To insure safety for

yourself, family and home, please read your C)wner'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

o NEVER TRY to repair or replace any

part of the appliance unless instruc-

tions are given in this manual 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

° 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 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.

• 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 pothotders

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

cool 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 tempera- ture 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. Boi!overs

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..

PLACE OVEN RACKS in the desired position while the oven is

cool. If racks must be moved while oven is hot, do not let 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 result in the risk of electrical shock and

fire

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 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 positioin 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.

_ CAUTION: 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!

Re 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 haion type extinguisher.

OVEN FIRE: Do not try to move the pan!

1. Close the oven door and turn

controls off

If fire continues, carefully open the door, throw baking soda on the fire, or use a dry chemical, foam, or halon type extinguisher

OPERATION

FEATURESOFYOURRANGE

Clock & Timer,

Removable

Chrome

Reflector Bowls

Hide-A-Way door Latch Handle

Broil Element

Mode! and Serial Number Location

Oven Control

Oven Light Switch Control

Oven Vent

Lift.up Cooktop

Removable Plug-in Cooktop

Element

Oven Door Latch

Removable Racks

Bake Element

Storage Drawer

Broiler Pan and Grid

Oven Door Gasket

Removable

Oven Door

To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape, use household dishwashing

liquid, mineral oil or cooking oi!. 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.

O0 eO

eO O0 O0

LEFT LEFT RIGHT FRONT REAR REAR

RIGHT

FRONT

MED

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.

1. Push down to turn the knob.

2, Set on or

between marks for desired heat.

¢)F;:

When any surface unit is on, the

surface unit indicator light will be on.

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 ceoktop surfaces surrounding the surface units°

t,, Be sure the canner is centered

over the element,

2. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

3. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are

available from manufacturers such as Ball@ and Kerr@, and the Department of Agriculture Exten-

sion Service,

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

OPERATION

Clock,Timer&OvenControl

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.

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 services Advise the technician what the flashing code was.

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 wil! 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 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,

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.

OPERATION

Clock and Timer

The CLOCK and TIMER are set by using the touch pads. The TIMER will

not control any oven operation.

_:__!_*_"_;::::".:._1. Press the CLOCK pad

_ii,-uJfi_! twice to make the display

flash

2_ Press the HOUR/MINUTE

UP or DOWN pads to set

the time of day. The colon will flash while you are setting the time,

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,

Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad° "0:00" and the Timer indicator light will fiash_

Press the HOUR/ MINUTE UP or DOWN

arrow pads to set the desired time. The colon will

flash while you are setting the time

After releasing the arrow pad, the timer

indicator light and colon wilt blink three

to five times and the timer will start the

countdown, The Timer Indicator Light

will remain on until countdown reaches

When the timer has started the count-

down, 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 ON/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 MINUTE/HOUR

UP or DOWN arrow pad. Select the desired time.

if the time of day clock is showing in

the display, press the TIMER ON/

OFF pad LThen, press either the MINUTE/HOUR UP or DOWN

arrow pad, 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.

OPERATION

OvenCookingTips

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.

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

Preheating is bringing the oven temperature up to the temperature you will be using during baking, Let the oven preheat thoroughly when recipes call for preheating.

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 _Ilt

Opening the door often to check

foods will cause heat loss and poor

baking results

The oven vent is located under the right rear element. This area could become very hot during oven use,

Never block this vent.

Location

OPERATION

Oven Cooking Tips

FLAT COOKIE SHEETS, without sides, allow air to circulate all around the cookies for even browning.

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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 BAKE-

WARE, 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°R

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 tilt- ing when racks are pulled out of the

oven,

Bump in

rack guide

Your oven has four (4) rack positions. Above the top guide cannot be used for rack placement.

3 2_

Guide

--3

--2

--1

Always place oven racks in the proper position while oven

is cool.

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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OPERATION

OvenCookingTips

oCLEAN Indicator Light -- turns

on for self-cleano 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

You may feel that your new oven

cooks differently than the oven it re- placed We recommend that you use your new oven a few weeks to become more familiar with it, follow ing the times given in your recipes as a guide See Do It Yourself Tem

perature Adjustment in the back of this manual to make the adjustment if you feel your oven is too hot or too coot for your cooking preference

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

CLEAN There are also three indicator lights:

• PREHEATED Indicator Light

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

perature

• OVEN ON Indicator Light -- turns on and stays on when bake, broil, or clean function has been chosen

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

Never latch the oven door during baking or broiling.

OPERATION

OvenCookingTips

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 will 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 or DOWN arrow pads, at the same time, again will alternate between 12

hour shut-off on or off.

The Oven Temperature Sensor con-

tinuously senses and controls the temperature inside the oven.. To

keep a constant set temperature,

the elements will 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.

lf foil is used it must

be molded tightly to 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 ._u potential smoke or fire hazard.

The U S Department of Agriculture notes that meat cooked rare is

popular, but meat cooked to only

140°F (rare) means that some food

poisoning organisms may survive. 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 and/or 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

Steak 1" thick Ground beef

patties

1" thick

Pork Chops-I/2"

thick

Fish (fillets)

Chicken (pieces)

RACK

POSITION

TOTAL

TIME (M1N.}

9-11

3 16=18

3 3 2

27-29

11-13

45-55

TO SET BROIL:

1. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to BROIL

2. The "OVEN ON" indicator light

will glow.

3. When broiling is finished, turn the

OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the

"OFF" position.

Self-CleaningCycle

CAREANDCLEANING

t. 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

-'_ Door Liner

Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel wool pads or

cleansers such as Soft Scrub@ to remove any soil. Rinse well with clean

water and dry.

3. Wipe up any heaw spillovers on the oven bottom_

4= Do not clean the door gasket. The

fiberglass materia! 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

The door gasket is designed to have

a 5-6" gap at the bottom of the door, This allows for proper air circulation_

Door Panel Gasket

Door Liner

It 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

Utensils should never

be left in the oven during a self-clean

cycle.

The oven racks may be

cleaned during the self- clean cycle, but will 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.

b_ ....................................

CAREAND CLEANING Self-CleaningCycle

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

slide to the lefto

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

6. The clean cycle lasts 4 hours and 20 minutes, this includes cool down time The "OVEN ON" and

"CLEAN" indicator lights will

blink at the end of the clean cycle

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

position

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 will 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

tf 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,

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