Kenmore Elite 6.9 cu. ft. Double-Oven Electric Range Owner's Manual

Name: Kenmore Elite 6.9 cu. ft. Double-Oven Electric Range
Brand: Kenmore
SKU: 2054210
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Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Models/Modelos: 790.9731*, 790.9732*

Kenmore Elite®

Double Oven Range

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* = Color number, número de color

P/N 808574601A (1407)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Table of Contents
Appliance Warranty....................................................................	2
Product Record.............................................................................	2
Serial Plate Location....................................................................	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................	3-5
Range Features.............................................................................	6
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................	7
Setting Surface Controls..........................................................	8-11
Surface Cooking..........................................................................	12
Before Setting the Oven Controls.......................................	12-14

Control Pad Features..................................................................	15
Setting the Clock.........................................................................	16
Consumer Defined Control........................................................	17
Setting Oven Controls...........................................................	18-25
Self-Cleaning........................................................................	26-27
Adjusting the Oven Temperature.............................................	27
General Care & Cleaning...................................................	28-32
Before You Call.....................................................................	33-34
Protection Agreements...............................................................	35
Sears Service..............................................................................	36

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).

U.S.A. Warranty Coverage

• One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance

For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship.

• Two Year Limited Warranty on Ceramic Cooktop (if equipped)

For two years from the date of purchase, if a ceramic cooktop fails due to thermal shock, or a ceramic cooktop element is defective, a free replacement part will be supplied. After the first year from purchase date, you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation.

All warranty coverage 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, and 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 failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product.

3.Consumable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, incandescent 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 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 in the U.S. or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states 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.

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

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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.

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate. The serial plate is located as shown.

Please carefully read and save these instructions

Printed in United States

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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					• In case of an emergency, know how to
	the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic				disconnect the electrical power to the appliance
	bags after unpacking the appliance. Never				at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
	allow children to play with packaging material.				• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace
• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is					any part of the appliance unless specifically
	properly installed and grounded by a qualified				recommended in the manuals. All other servicing
	technician in accordance with National				should be done only by a qualified technician to
	Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 (USA) or CSA				reduce the risk of personal injury and damage
	C22.1, PART 1 (Canada)-latest edition and local				to the appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is the
	code requirements. Install only per installation				recommended repair service for this appliance.
	instructions provided in the literature package for				• Never modify or alter the construction of an
	this appliance.				appliance by removing panels, wire covers or

					any other part of the product.
			Tip Over Hazard

					• Remove the oven door from any unused
			• A child or adult can tip the
					appliance if it is to be stored or discarded.
			range and be killed.			Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling

			• Verify the anti-tip device has
					down on the door of this appliance can result in
			been installed to floor or wall.
					serious injuries and may also cause damage to
	• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
					the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
	floor or wall when the range is moved.				play around the appliance.
	• Do not operate the range without the anti-				• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials
	tip device in place and engaged.
					should not be stored near surface units. This
	• Failure to follow these instructions can result
					includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such
	in death or serious burns to children and				as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well
	adults.				as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
		Range			such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
		Leveling		Anti-Tip	Flammable materials may explode and result in
		Leg			fire or property damage.
				Bracket
						Do not use the ovens for storage.

	To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed					Do not store items of interest to

	properly, use both arms and grasp the rear				children in the	cabinets above an appliance.
	edge of range back. Carefully attempt to tilt				Children climbing on the appliance to reach items
	range forward. When properly installed, the				could be seriously injured.
	range should not tilt forward.				• Do not leave children alone. Children should
	Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation				not be left alone or unattended in the area
	instructions supplied with your range for				where an appliance is in use. They should never
	proper installation.				be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
					appliance.

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Important Safety Instructions

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR 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, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.

•Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting 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 fire 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.

•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.

Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures. When you use your range for the first time, or if it has 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

•Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and then turn the unit off before removing the pan.

•Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.

•Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.

•Never leave surface units unattended—

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy accumulations that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

•Glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.

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 upper oven is vented at the back of the cooktop and the lower oven at the center trim. Touching the surfaces in this area when the 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

•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 the broiler pan without its insert. The 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.

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN

•Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. 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.

•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently—Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS

•Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop—If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

•Clean cooktop glass with caution—If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.

•Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN MODELS

•Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the appliance listed in this Use & Care Guide. Before using the self-cleaning cycle of the appliance, remove the broiler pan and any 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.

•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 appliance.

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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

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Kenmore Elite 6.9 cu. ft. Double-Oven Electric Range Owner's Manual

Range Features

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Your Range includes:

1.Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.

2.Left front element control.

3.Left rear element control.

4.Warm zone control.

5.Right rear element control.

6.Right front element control.

7.Lower oven self-clean door latch.

8.Lower oven vent.

9.Broil element.

10.Self-cleaning oven interior.

11.Lower oven convection bake cooking system.

12.Oven interior light with removable cover.

13.Adjustable porcelain interior oven rack(s).

14.Large 1-piece oven door handle.

15.Full width lower oven door with window.

16.Full width upper oven door with window.

17.5"/7" double radiant element.

18.Warm and ready element.

19.6" simmer flex radiant element.

20.9" turbo radiant element.

21.6"/9"/12" triple radiant element.

22.Ceramic glass cooktop.

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	7	8
	10	9
	10	12
	11	12
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	15

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NOTE: The features of your range may vary according to model type & color.

Before Setting Surface Controls

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure).

Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements.

The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls

Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows:

-a 5/ 7 inch double element located at the left rear position;

-a 6 inch simmer flex element located at the right rear position;

-a 6/ 9/ 12 inch triple element located at the right front position;

-a 9 inch turbo boil radiant element located at the left front position;

-a Warm Zone located at the center rear position.

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The

heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooledaftertheyhavebeenturnedoff.The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.

Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/ porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

Important notes:

•Never place or saddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture (for ceramic cooktop models only).

•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

•Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call sections in this Use & Care Guide.

Note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element is first turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down.

Setting Surface Controls

Surface Cooking Settings

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results.

The suggested settings found in the chart are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Simmer & Warm and Keep Warm settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. These settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Recommended Settings for Surface Elements

Setting	Type of Cooking
Hi (High)	Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
	pan broiling
6-8	Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
(Medium high)
4-6	Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
(Medium)	gravies, steam vegetables
2-4	Keep foods cooking, poach,2-4 stew
(Medium low)
Lo -2 (Low)	Keep warm, melt, simmer
	Figure 1

To Operate the Single Surface Elements:

1.Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2.Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired.

3.When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware.

Important notes:

•For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

•The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to chart above for suggested power level settings.

•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

Figure 2

Using Simmer Flex™

Element

The Simmer FlexTM feature offers more precise control to simmer your favorite meal. The left side of the

control area is used to adjust the simmer settings.

The right side of the control

area is used as a regular single element (Figure 3).

The cooktop graphics will be clearly marked with this feature.

•A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Using Turbo Boil Flex™

Element

The Turbo Boil FlexTM feature offers power to melt, warm, simmer and boil without moving the pot from element to element. The Turbo Boil FlexTM will bring food items to boil much quicker and may be used when preparing larger quantities of food. The cooktop graphics will be clearly marked with this feature.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Setting Surface Controls

Operating Dual Radiant Surface Elements (Some models)

Important notes:

•For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

•A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

To Operate the Dual Surface Elements:

1.Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2.Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both, the inner and outer portions of the element (Marked double - see figure 1) If only the inner heating portion is needed (marked single - see figure

2) for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise.

Note: You may switch from the single or double settings at any time during cooking.

3.When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware.

Figure 1 - Heating with both portion.

Figure 2 - Heating with inner (small) portion only.

Setting Surface Controls

Operating Triple Radiant Surface Elements (Some models)

The triple radiant element (some models) has three element portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2 (double), or 3 (triple) element portions together.

Important notes:

•For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

•A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

To Operate the Triple Surface Elements:

1.Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2.Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating all, the inner, middle and outer portions of the element (Marked triple - see figure 1). If the two inner heating portions are needed turn the knob at position marked double (Marked double - see figure 2). If only inner heating portion is needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise

(Marked single - see figure 3).

Note: You may switch from the single, double or triple settings at any time during cooking. Please note that all three portions will adjust to the same power level.

3.When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware.

Figure 1 - Heating with all portions

Figure 2 - Heating with the two inner portions

Figure 3 - Heating with inner portion only

Setting Surface Controls

Warm Zone Surface Element (Some models)

The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.

Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.

For best results, when keeping pastries or breads warm, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warmer zone.

Unlike other radiant surface element, the warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot. The glass surface may be still hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will not be hot.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Important notes:

•Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop.

To Operate the Warm Zone Element:

1.Place correctly sized cookware on the Warm Zone surface element.

2.Press then press . The Warm Zone indicator light will appear in the display. Note: If no Start pad is not touched within 5 seconds, the request to power the Warm zone ON will clear.

3.When it is time to serve food, touch pad once to turn off the Warm Zone. The Warm Zone indicator will turn OFF.

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