Kenmore ELECTRIC BuILT-IN OVEN, 790 Series Use & Care Manual

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ELECTRIC BUILT-IN OVEN

Use & Care Guide

ENGLISH

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8 P/N 318205146 Rev. B (0908)
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Table of Contents

Kenmore limited Warranty .............................................. 2

Product Record ................................................................ 2

Serial Plate Location ....................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................3-4

Wall Oven Features ......................................................... 5

Oven Vent and Racks ...................................................... 6

Air Circulation in the Oven ............................................ 6

Control Pad Features ...................................................... 7

Setting the Clock ............................................................. 8

Setting the Oven Controls ......................................... 9-14

Self-Cleaning ............................................................ 15-16

General Care & Cleaning .........................................17-19

Adjusting the Oven Temperature ................................. 19

Before You Call .......................................................... 19-20

Protection Agreements ................................................. 21

Sears Service ................................................................. 22

Please carefully read and save these instructions

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several
models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on
your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.

Kenmore Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free
repair.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will find the model
and serial number printed on the serial plate.

Model No.______________________________________

Serial No. ______________________________________

Date of purchase _______________________________

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

Printed in United States

790.

Serial Plate
Location

You will find the model and
serial number printed on the
serial plate. The serial plate is
located along the interior side
trim and visible when the oven
door is opened.

Remember to record the serial
number for future reference.

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Serial Plate Location

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property
damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• Removealltapeandpackagingbeforeusingthe

appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play
with packaging material.

• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is

properlyinstalledandgroundedbyaqualied

technician in accordance with National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 (USA) or CSA C22.1, PART 1
(Canada)-latest edition and local code requirements.

Install only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this appliance.

Electronic controllers can be damaged

by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance

forthersttime,orifithasnotbeenusedforalong

period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the power supply.

• Incaseofanemergency,knowhowtodisconnect

the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.

• UserServicing.Donotrepairorreplaceanypartof
theapplianceunlessspecicallyrecommendedin

the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by
a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is
the recommended repair service for this appliance.

• Nevermodifyoraltertheconstructionofan

appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.

• Removetheovendoorfromanyunusedapplianceif

it is to be stored or discarded.

• Allwallovenscantip.

• Injurytopersonscouldresult.

• Install anti-tip bracket packed with

wall oven.

• SeeInstallationInstructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the wall
oven must be secured by properly
installed anti-tip bracket provided with
the wall oven. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket
installation.

Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling
down on the door of this appliance can result in
serious injuries and may also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around

the appliance.

• StorageonAppliance.Flammablematerialsshould

not be stored near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.

Do not use the oven for storage.

Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above an appliance. Children

climbing on the appliance to reach items could be
seriously injured.

• Donotleavechildrenalone.Childrenshouldnot

be left alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to

sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• DONOTTOUCHBAKEORBROILELEMENTSOR

AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES. Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch these areas until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

• WearProperApparel.Loose-ttingorhanging

garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials contact hot surfaces.

Never use your appliance for warming
or heating the room.

• DoNotUseWaterorFlouronGreaseFires.

Smothertherewithapanlid,orusebakingsoda,

a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do

not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.

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Important Safety Instructions

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result
in injury.

IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the appliance
during a power failure. If power fails, always turn off the

appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power
resumes, it will begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN

• UseCareWhenOpeninganOvenDoor—Stand to the
side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot
oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or
replace food in the oven.

• KeepOvenVentDuctsUnobstructed.The wall oven
is vented at the upper control panel or at the center trim
depending of the model. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the wall oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR OVEN

• Cleantheapplianceregularlytokeepallpartsfree
ofgreasethatcouldcatchre.Exhaust fan ventilation

hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not
allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the
fan could catch fire. Refer to the hood manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning.

• Cleaners/Aerosols—Always follow the manufacturer’s
recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess
residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and/or injury.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN MODELS

• Cleaninthe self-cleaningcycleonlythe partsofthe

appliance listed in this Owner’s Guide. Before using the
self-cleaning cycle of the appliance, remove all utensils
stored in the appliance.

• Donotcleantheovendoorgasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket.

• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in

desired location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils
from the rack before removing rack. If rack must be
moved while oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use pot
holders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition.
Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven element or
interior of the oven.

• Do not use your broiler pan without its insert. Broiler

pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away
from the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth.

Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the
appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.

• Protectiveliners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the
oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

• Donotuseovencleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around
any part of the appliance

The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle
of any wall oven. Move birds to another well ventilated
room.

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Your
Electric
Wall Oven
Features
At a Glance

Dual Oven Lights

Wall Oven Features

Note: The features of your wall oven will vary according to model.

Electronic Oven Controls with Clock
and Kitchen Timer (Features will vary
according to model)

Broil Element

Self-Clean Oven

Glass Front
Oven Door with
Large Window
Opening

Bottom Trim

Oven Vent

Adjustable
Oven Racks

1-Piece

Door Handle

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Oven Vent and Racks

Oven Vent
Location

self-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature. The
blower may keep running even if the oven has been turned off, until the compo­nents have cooled down.

Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented at the center trim. When the oven is on, warm air is released through
the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking
results.

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERAT­ING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide
out.
To replace an oven rack, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of
the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

Air Circulation in the Oven

If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger cookware
as shown.

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2”-4” (5,1cm -10,2cm) around
the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air
must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach
around the food.

1 Oven Rack

Multiple Oven Racks

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Control Pad Features

Note: The appearance of your oven control may differ slightly from the one illustrated below. However, all functions are

the same.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become
familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below.

Oven Interior
Light Pad—

Used to turn
oven interior
light ON and
OFF.

Timer Pad—Used
to set or cancel
the minute timer.
The minute timer
does not start or
stop cooking.

Clean Pad—
Used to select
the Self-Cleaning
cycle. A 2, 3 or 4
hour Self-Clean
time may be
selected.

Clock
Pad—

Used to
set the
time of
day.

Delay Start Pad—
Used to set the
desired start time for
baking. May be used
with COOK TIME to
program a delayed
bake cycle or a
delayed clean cycle.

Cook Time
Pad—Used

to enter the
length of
the baking
time.

Up and Down Arrows pads—
Used along with the function pads
to select oven temperature, cook
time, start time (when programming
an automatic start time), time of
day, clean time and minute timer.

Oven, Preheat & Door Locked Lights*—The
“Oven” light will glow when the oven unit is

turned on. The “Preheat” light will glow when
the oven is first set to operate, or if the desired
temperature is reset higher than the actual oven
temperature. The “Door Locked” light will flash
until the door locks when the self-clean cycle is
in use. It glows constantly after the door locks.

Add 1 Minute Pad—Used
to add 1 minute to the Timer
Count-down. This feature works
with the Kitchen Timer only and
does not affect any cook time
or start time functions.

Bake Pad—Used
to select the bake
function.

Feature Indicator
Lights— These

light to show
which feature is
in use.

Broil Pad—
Used to select
the variable
broil function.

Warm Pad—
Used to set the
Warm feature.

Stop Pad— Used to clear any
function previously entered except
the time of day and minute timer.
Press STOP CLEAR to stop
cooking. Also the STOP CLEAR
pad is used to activate oven
lockout setting.

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For a silent control panel

When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad is pressed. If desired, the control can be programmed for
silent operation.

1. To tell if your oven is set for normal or silent operation press and hold for 7 seconds. “- -” or “SP” appears

in the display.

2. Within 5 seconds, press the or pad to switch between normal sound operation and silent operation mode. The

display will show either “- -” or “SP”.

3. Wait 5 seconds to return to normal operating mode.
If “SP” appears, the control will operate with normal sounds and beeps. If “- -” appears, the control is in the silent operation

mode.

Temperature Conversion (Fahrenheit / Celsius)

The electronic oven control is set to operate in °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can be pro­grammed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).

To change the temperature to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (control should not be in a Bake or Clean mode):

1. Press and hold for 7 seconds until °F or °C appears in the display.

2. Press the or pad to change °F to °C or °C to °F.

3. Wait 5 seconds to accept the changes or press to reject the changes.

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