Kenmore Elite 79031034802, 79031033802, 79031032801, 79031039804, 79031043800 Owner’s Manual

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Models, modelos 790.3103_-, 790.3104_-

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

www.sears.com

P/N 318203891 Rev. A (0808)

Table of Contents

Slide-in RangeWarranty............................................................ 2

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 3-5

Product Record.......................................................................... 5

Serial Plate Location ................................................................. 5

Protection Agreements ............................................................. 6

Grounding instructions ............................................................. 7

Conversionto Liquefied Petroleum Gas ................................. 7

Range Features.......................................................................... 8

Before Setting Surface Controls ......................................... 9=10

Setting Surface Controls ....................................................11-12

Surface Cooking ................................................................. 13-14

Before Setting Oven Controls ............................................ 14=15

Air Circulation in the Oven ...................................................... 15

Control Pad Features ............................................................... 16

Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings ...................... 16

Setting Oven Controls ........................................................ 17-35

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ....................................... 36-37

Self=Cleaning ....................................................................... 38=41

Adjusting Oven Temperature .................................................. 41

General Care & Cleaning .................................................... 42-45

Before You Call .................................................................... 46-47

Sears Service ........................................................................... 48

Please carefully read and save these instructions

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructionsfor 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 Elite 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 ifthis 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

2 Printed in United States

important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The safety symbol _F_ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or o_ners,

or cause damage to the product.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or

product damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

if the information in this manual is not followed

exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

,, Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone

in your building.

,, Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

,, if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

-- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

_, Injury to persons could result.

_i Install anti-tip device packed

the range must be secured by properly

installed anti-tip bracket(s) provided with the
range. To check ifthe bracket(s) is installed
properly, remove the lower panel or storage

drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is

engaged. Refer to the Installation Instructions

for proper anti-tip bracket(s) installation.

All ranges can tip.

with range.
See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping,

,, Remove all tape and packaging before using the

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

,, Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas

Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition, and National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition,
and local code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the literature
package for this range.

Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair
service for this appliance. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box and
gas supply at the main shutoff valve in case of an
emergency. Remove the drawer to access the valve.

• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by
a qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or

drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and

also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to
climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an
open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious
burns or other injury. An open drawer, when hot, may cause

burns.

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

Do not store items of interest to children

in the cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.

NEVER use this appliance as a space

heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in

carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface burners

or in the drawer (if equipped). 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 infire or property damage.

• Do not leave children alone--Children should not be

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

on any part of the appliance.

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DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR

THESE BURNERS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR

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important Safety instructions

INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER
DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface burners and

oven heating elements may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface burners 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 apparelmLoose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials contact hot surfaces.
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.

In case of fire or gas leak, be sure to

turn off the main gas shutoff valve.

• Use only dry potholdersmMoist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do not heat unopened food containers--Buildup of

pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it
is to be stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn
the oven off. If the oven is not turns off and the power
resumes, the oven may begin to operate again. Food left
unattended could catch fire or spoil.

Use proper flame size=Adjust flame

size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil. The use of undersize utensils will exposed a

portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result
in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
flame will also improve efficiency.

Do not use stove top grills on the burner

grates of sealed gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on
a sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion
and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels

above allowable current standards. This can be hazardous
to your health.

Electronic controllers can be damaged

by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance
for the first 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating
unit. Always turn the knob to the LITE position when
igniting the burners. Visually check that burner has lit.
Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil.

• Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface burners of different sizes. Select

utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface burner. The use of undersized utensils will

expose a portion of the surface burner to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship
of utensil to the surface burner will also improve

efficiency.

Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface burners--To reduce the

risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.
The handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it
is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent

surface burners.
Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat

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

Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line
oven bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use

aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a
cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective
liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric

shock or fire or short circuit.

,, 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
rangetop use.

• Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a
burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover

will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the
hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to
the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause
overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and
cause combustion problems.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

,, Do not clean or operate a broken cooktopilf 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

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important

Safety Instructions

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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

• Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer
(if equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when

opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven/

warmer drawer.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is
located at the rear of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces
in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive

items on or near the oven vent. These items could melt
or ignite.

NEVER cover any slots, holes or

passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack
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/warmer drawer (if equipped)
racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while
oven/warmer drawer (if equipped) is cool. if rack must

be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to

reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating
elements in the oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).

Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.

Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth.
Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the

appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before

removing and replacing light bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range 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 on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When you are
flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on. Refer to the

hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• in the self-Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in
this Use and Care Guide. Before self cleaning the oven,

remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the

oven.

• 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 oven.

• Do not clean door gasket--The door gasket is

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.

• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left

in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

• _ The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-

cleaning cycle of the range. Move the birds to
another well ventilated room.

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.

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. 790.
Serial No.

Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

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Serial Plate Location

You will find the model
and serial number

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore®product is designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all products, it may require
preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when

having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money
and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of
your new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes:

[] Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating

properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage

goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles,

no functional failure excluded from coverage - real

protection.

[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized

Sears service technicians, which means someone you

can trust will be working on your product.

[] Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as

often as you want us, whenever you want us.

[] ,,No-lemon,, guarantee- replacement of your covered

product if four or more product failures occur within twelve
months.

[]

Product replacement if your covered product can't be

fixed.

[]

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request -

no extra charge.

[]

Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution -
phone support from a Sears representative on all products.

Think of us as a ,4alking owner's manuab.

[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due to

power fluctuations.

[] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food

spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any

covered refrigerator or freeoer.

[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

takes longer than promised.

[] 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered

repair service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all
that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime

day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you

cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we
will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the

product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master
Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and

additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details

call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage
door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

Acuerdos maestros de proteccibn

Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra intetigente. Su nuevo producto
Kenmore®esta diseSado y fabricado para brindarle aSos de funcionamiento

fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento

preventivo o reparaciones peri6dicas. Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro

de protecci6n podria ahorrarle dinero y molestias.

El Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n tambien sirve para prolongar la durabilidad

de su nuevo producto. El acuerdo* incluye Io siguiente:

[] Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el

funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones
normales de uso, no s61o en caso de defectos de los productos. Nuestra

cobertura va mucho mbs allb que la garantia del producto. No se
aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento: es decir,
verdadera proteccibn.

[] Servicio t_cnico por expertos (mas de 10000 t_cnicos autorizados de

Sears), Io cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su
producto sera un profesional de confianza.

[] Servicio t_cnico a escala nacional y n_mero ilimitado de Ilamadas de

solicitud de servicio t_cnico: se puede poner en contacto con nosotros
cuantas veces Io desee y cuando Io desee.

[] Garantia <,sin sorpresas,,: se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el

acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o mas fallas del producto en un periodo de 12
meses.

[] Reemplazo del producto: en caso de que no se pueda reparar el

producto cubierto por el acuerdo.

[] Revisibn anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto: puede

solicitarla en cualquier momento, sin costo alguno.

[] Rbpida asistencia telefbnica, la cual denominamos Solucibn rbpida: es

decir, asistencia telef6nica a traves de cualquiera de nuestros

representantes de Sears, sobre cualquiera de nuestros productos. Piense

en nosotros como en un <<manualparlante del usuario>,.

[] Proteccibn contra fallas el_ctricas, contra daSos debidos a fluctuaciones

de la corriente electrica.

[] $250 al aSo para cubrir cualquier posible deterioro de alimentos que

haya tenido que desechar debido a una falla mecanica de cualquiera de
nuestros refrigeradores o congeladores cubiertos por este acuerdo.

[] Devolucibn de gastos de alquiler de electrodom_sticos si la reparaci6n

de su producto asegurado toma masque el tiempo prometido.

[] 10% de descuento aplicable tanto a los costos del servicio de reparaci6n,

como de las piezas instaladas relacionadas que no hayan quedado
cubiertos por este acuerdo.

Una vez que haya realizado el pago de este acuerdo, bastara una simple
Ilamada telef6nica para concertar una visita de servicio. Puede Ilamar a

cualquier hora del dia o de la noche, o bien concertar una visita de servicio por

Internet.
La adquisici6n del Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n es una inversi6n exenta de

riesgos. Si por cualquier motivo decide cancelar dicho acuerdo durante el
periodo de garantia del producto, le haremos un reintegro total del valor. O bien
un importe proporcional si cancela el acuerdo en cualquier otro momento
posterior al vencimiento del periodo de garantia del producto, iAdquiera hoy

mismo su Acuerdo maestro de protecci6n!

Algunas limitaciones y exclusiones podrian aplicarse. Para solicitar

precios e informacibn adicional, Ilame al 1-800-827-6655 (en los EE.UU.).

* La cobertura en Canadb varia en el caso de algunos articulos. Para
obtener detalles completos al respecto, Ilame al 1-800-361-6665 de Sears

de Canadb.

Servicio de instalaci6n de Sears

Para solicitar la instalacidn por profesionales de Sears de electrodomesticos,

abridores de puertas de garaje, calentadores de agua y otros articulos de uso

prioritario en el hogar, Ilame al 1-800-4-MY-HOME en los EE.UU. o CanadA.

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Grounding instructions

For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For
maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical
outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

DO NOT Operatethe cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension
cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the
personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified

electrician.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop

for complete installation and grounding instructions,

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding

plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded receptacle, DO NOT cut or remove
the grounding prong from this plug,

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may

occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or
electrician.

Grounding
type wall

receptacl,

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.

DO NOT use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or
remove grounding prong from electrical power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire or death.

Do not, under any
circumstances,

cut, remove, or
bypass the

grounding prong.

Power supply cord with

3-prong grounding plug

Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L. P. Gas)

This natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L. P.) Gas.

Only a qualified service agent should perform the L. P. conversion. Contact the local gas provider for conversion. A L.
P. Conversion Kit is supplied with this range and is located on the main back of the range. The kit contains installation
instructions which must be read before and followed carefully when installing the kit.

To avoid serious injury, any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to

satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified service agent.

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Range

Your
Slide-in

Range
Features

At a Glance

Features

Dishwasher Safe
Burner

Convection
Fan Cover

Electronic Oven Controls with

Clock and Kitchen Timer

Electronic Warmer
Drawer Control

(some models)

Burner Valve

& Knob

Self-Cleaning

Interior Oven

Ajustable Oven

Racks
Interior Halogen

Oven Ligths

One Piece Door
Handle

Searing Grill

Broil Pan insert

Broil Pan

Convection

Rack Griddle

ii i_ii ii

_i i! ii ii

i_ii ii

14,200 BTU
Power Burner Oven Vent

Glass Oven Door
with Large Window

Opening

Warmer Drawer with Rack
and One Piece Handle/or

Storage Drawer with
integrated Handle

5,OOOBTU
Simmer Burner

17,200 BTU Power Burner or
18,000 BTU Dual Burner

9,5OOBTU
Burner

Porcelain Cooktop

Note: The features of your range will

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vary according to model.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates for Regular Burners

It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads, Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates
are installed correctly and at the correct locations.

1. Remove all packing tape from cooktop area. Remove all

Burner Caps and Burner Heads.

2. Discard all packing material located under Burner Heads (if

applicable).

3. To replace the Burner Heads & Caps, match the letters

Figure 1

c.°

Figure 2

Figure 3 align into slot or hole for each

Burner Head

located under center of Burner Caps with the letters located
inside Burner Heads (Figure 1).

4. Match Burner Skirts with Burner Heads and Burner Caps

(see Figure 1). Replace the Burner Heads and Caps on
cooktop (see Figure 2). Carefully align the Electrodes into
slot or hole of each Burner Head (Figure 3). Note: The
Burner Heads should sit flat on Cooktop Burner Skirts.

5. Place the removable oven vent cover over the fixed oven

vent cover.

6. Unpack Burner Grates and position on the cooktop.

REMEMBER = DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING
AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. Always keep the Burner
Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use.

Dual Burner Head Assembly (some models only)

Make sure that the Burner Head, Burner Caps and Burner Skirt are
installed properly and at the correct locations.

1. Follow the Installation Instructions before installing and using your

new range.

2. Remove all packing tape from cooktop and the dual burner.

3. Discard all packing material located under all Burners (if applicable).

4.To install Burner Head, Caps & Skirt, refer to figure 1 and follow the

following steps:

Step 1: Align Burner Head Pin A on Burner Base Hole.
Step 2: Place Burner Skirt around Head and Base.
Step 3: Align the Burner Outer Cap Hole into Burner Head Pin B.
Step 4: Place Inner Burner Cap centered on Burner Base.

5. Put back the grates on the cooktop.
REMEMBER -- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING

AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS
ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. Always keep the Burner Caps and

Burner Heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use.

Burner Step 4

Inner Cap

Burner
Outer Cap

Burner Outer
Cap Hole

Burner

Skirt

Burner Head

Pin B

Burner
Head

Step 3

Step 2

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//

/

/

Burner

Head
PinA

Step 1

Burner
Base
Hole

Burner
Base

Figure 4

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Locations of the Gas Surface Burners

Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with different

BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger
volumes increases as the burner size increases.

The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate
sauces, etc. This burner is located at the right rear burner
position on the cooktop.

The STANDARD burner can be used for most surface cooking

needs. This standard burner is located at the left front position on
the cooktop.

The POWER burners are best used for bringing large quantities
of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger
quantities of food. The POWER burners are located at the right
front (some models) and left rear positions on the cooktop.

The DUAL burner (some models) can be used as a standard
burner or a power burner depending on the setting you are using.
The DUAL burner is located at the right front on the cooktop.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for
the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and
flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend
beyond the outer edge of the pan.

Figure 1

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Setting Surface Controls

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
wood spoons could catch fire if placed too

close to a flame.

In the event of an electrical power outage,
the surface burners can be lit manually. To
light a surface burner, hold a lit match to
the burner head, then rapidly turn the

surface control knob to Med. After burner
lights turn knob to desired setting. Use

caution when lighting surface burners
manually.

Operating the Gas Surface Controls:

1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2. Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out
of the OFF position (See Figure 1).

3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four
electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only
the burner you are turning on will ignite.

4. Visually check that the burner has a flame.

5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size.
The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use

the knob indicator settings to adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT
cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position. (The
electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE
position.)

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a

lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a
guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The
size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will

influence the setting needed for cooking.

*Flame Size Type of Cooking

Figure 1

RIGHT

Proper

flame size

WRONG

improper

flame size

High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.

Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.

Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or

aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types
of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A
good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each
cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Clean burner if flame is
yellow-orange.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount
and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size
appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer
edge of the pan.

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being
burned by the flame (Figure 2).

For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control

knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be
greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown quickly and the center will
be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as
the food will neither brown nor cook properly.

Figure 2

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Setting Surface Controls

Setting the Dual Burner (SOME MODELS ONLY)

The Dual Burner has two rings of flame that you can control for two different
heat levels, one for small and one for large cookware.

Large Cookware Operation (Figure 1; Zone A & B)

1. Place a large cooking utensil centered over the surface Burner Grate.

2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF
position (See Figures 2 & 3).

3. Release the knob and rotate to the UTE position. Note: All electronic
surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the dual Burner
will ignite.

4. Visually check that zone A & B of dual burner are lit (Figure 4). Adjust the
flame size by turning the control knob between the HI and the 2rid dot
settings (Figure 3). DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE
position (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the

LITE position).

SrnaH Cookware Operation (Figure 1; Zone A)

1. Place a small cooking utensil centered over the dual surface Burner Grate.

2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF
position.

3. Release the knob and rotate to the UTE position (Figures 2 & 3).

Note: All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However,

only the selected surface Burner will lite.

4. Visually check that zone A & B of the dual burner has lit.

5. Continue to rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise past the 2rid dot
setting; zone B flames will extinguish.

6. Visually check that only zone A is lit.

7. Continue to turn the control knob countercmockwise to adjust to the desired
flame size for the zone A. Note: The markings between the 2rid dot and Lo
settings on the control knob adjust the flame size for the zone A (Refer to

Figure 2 or 3). DO NOT cook with any of the surface control knobs in the
LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left
in the LITE position).

Figure 1

Figure 2

Single Portion of

the Dual Burner

adjustment area

position

Dual Portion of
the Dual Burner

adjustment area

Figure 4

Figure 3

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Surface Cooking

Use Proper Cookware

Cookware should
have flat bottoms that

make good contact
with the entire

surface heating
element. Check for

flatness by rotating a
ruler across the Figure 1

bottom of the
cookware (See

Figure 1). Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using cookware as
shown in Figure 2.

CORRECT

• Flat bottom and straight
sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

Weight of handle does not tilt

pan. Pan is well balanced.
Pan sizes match the amount

of food to be prepared.

Made of material that

conducts heat well.

INCORRECT

= Curved and warped pan bottoms.

Pan overhangs burner grate by

more than 2.5 cm (1").

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Flame extends beyond pan.

Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Some utensils were not made to be used in
the oven or on the cooktop.

Using a wok (some models)

Woks with flat bottoms suitable for

use on your cooktop are available in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with a support
ring that does not extend beyond the

burner circumference) may also be

used. The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safely when it is filled
with large amounts of liquids (soup

making) or fat (frying).

Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets.

Cookware bottoms must be indirect
contact with the grates.

Easy to clean.

Figure 2

* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may

be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware

requirements.

DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped

with a metal ring that extends beyond
the burner circumference. Because

this ring traps heat, the surface unit
and cooktop surface could be
damaged.

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Surface Cooking (cont'd)

Care & Seasoning of the Griddle (some models)

Before first use:
,,Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.

,,Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle).
,, Preheat your oven to 350°R Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.
,,Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°E then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing.
,,The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If

desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.

After each use:
,,To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered.

,,After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.

• DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.
,,Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing.

Using the Griddle:

,, Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners or over the

Bridge Burner. For location refer to Figure 1.

,, Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat

ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process. ..........

,,DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle

and prevent even heat distribution.

Figure 1

Before Setting Oven Controls

This range has a fan that will turn "ON" and "OFF" by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may

continue to run after the range has been turned "OFF", but may also stop immediately and then turn "ON" after

a while.

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located in the center rear on the
cooktop. When the oven is on, warm air passes through

the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air

circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT
BLOCK OVEN VENT. Never close off the openings with
aluminum foil or any other material.

OVEN VENT

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

Removing and Replacing Oven Racks

C

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Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd)

Arranging Oven Racks

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

Figure 1

Types of Oven Racks

Rack
positions

Food Rack position
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3 or 4
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins

1 rack 2 or 3
Multiple racks 2 & 4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 1 or 2
casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham 1
Note: Always use caution when removing food.

RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR

BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING

Flat Handle Oven Rack

Figure 2

Always use pot holders or

oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks.
Wait until the oven has completely cooled if
possible. Oven racks may be HOT and may

cause burns.
Your appliance may be equipped with one

or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat
Handle Oven Rack (Figure 2) and Flat
Oven Half Rack (Figure 3).

The Flat Half Rack has a removable insert
that can provide extra space for larger food
items. The right half rack portion may still be used for other food items like a

casserole dish (See Figure 3). To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front
insert side (See Figure 4) of the rack and tilt out clockwise. To reinstall insert rear
hooks at back of insert (See Figure 5) and lay insert down. Make sure both insert
front hooks snap into rack (See Figure 5).

Do not use cookware that extends beyond the edge of the Flat Half Rack. For
best results, allow 2 inches between the pan placed on the rack and oven side or

rear walls.

Flat Half Oven Rack (some models)

Figure 3

Figure 4 Figure 5

Air Circulation in the Oven

1 Oven Rack

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) 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.

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Multiple Oven Racks