Kenmore Elite 79032313000, 79032319000, 79032323000, 79032329000, 79032333000 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Espa_ol

Models/Modelos: 790.3230% 3231% 3232% 3233% 3235 _

I<e Elite

P/N 318203668B (1307)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Haft:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Cooktop Warranty ...................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ............................... 3-4

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

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

Grounding Instructions ................................................................ 5

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion .................... 5

Before Setting Surface Controls ............................................ 6-7

Surface Cooking .......................................................................... 8

Setting Surface Controls ......................................................... 9-11

Kenmore Elite Warranty

When installed,operated and maintained according to all instructionssuppliedwith the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material
and workmanshipwithinone year from thedate of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

Thiswarrantyappliesfor only90 days from the date of purchase if thisappliance isever usedfor otherthan private family purposes.
Thiswarranty 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 resultingfrom 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 instructionssupplied with the

product.

7. Damage to or failure of this product resultingfrom 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 utensilsother than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

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

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer'ssole 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.

Thiswarranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
Thiswarranty 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 - Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

General Care & Cleaning .................................................... 12-13

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop .......................... 12

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions ........... 12

Cleaning the Grates ............................................................. 13

Cleaning the Burner Caps .................................................... 13

Cleaning the Burner Heads ................................................. 13

Before You Call ............................................................................ 14

Protection Agreements .............................................................. 15

Sears Service ............................................................................... 16

Printed in Canada

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 pr0per _ damage,

This symbol _ill help alert y0ut0 situations that may cause b0dily injury 0r pr0perty damage_

if the information in fhls manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or exploslon may result causing

property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:

m Do not store or use gasoilne or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of fhls or any other
appliance.

mWHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

* Do not fry to light any appliance.
* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any

phone in your building.

* Immedlafely call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas suppller'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.

* Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using

the cookfop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with

packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial
plate attached to the cooktop.

* Proper Installation--Be sure your appllance is properly

installed and grounded by a quallfled technician in
accordance wlfh the National Fuel Gas Code ANSi Z223.1

latest edition and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National
Electrlcal Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition, and

local code requirements. Install and/or adjust only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package

for this cooktop.

Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for
this appliance. Know how to disconnect the electrical power
to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case
of an emergency.

* User ServlclngmDo not repair or replace any part of

the appffance unless speclflcaHy 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 cooktop.

* Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by

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

* Air curtain or other overhead hoods, which operate by

blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shaft not be
used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the

hood and range have been designed, tested and listen by
an independent test laboratory for use in combination wlfh

each other.

Stepping or leaning on fhls cookfop can result

in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cookfopo
Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.

* Storage on Appffance--Flammable materlais should

not be stored on the cookfop, near surface burners.
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 the cooktop. Flammable materials may explode and

result in fire or property damage.

Do not store items of interest to children in

the cabinets above the cooktop.
* Do not leave children alone=Chlldren should not be left

alone or unaffended in the area where an appffance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any

part of the appliance.

* DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR

AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface burners may be

hot even though the flames are not visible. 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 and the surfaces facing the cooktop.

* Wear Proper ApparelmLoose-flfflng or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let

clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

NEVER use fhls appliance as a space heater

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

monoxide poisoning.

* Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the

fire with a pan ffd, or use baking soda, a dry chemlcal or

foam=type extinguisher.

* When heating fat or grease, watch if closely. Fat or

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

* Use Only Dry Potholders--Molst or damp pot holders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
the potholders touch the flame or burners. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.

* Do Not Heat Unopened Food Contalners--Buildup of

pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

* Know which knob controls each surface burner. Always

turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners.
Visually check that the burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

Use Proper Rame Size--Adjust flame slze

so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The

use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the

important Safety instructions

burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition • Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat
of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also
improve efficiency.

Do not use stove top grills on your 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.

Use proper pan slze--This appliance is

equipped with one or more surface burners of difl:erent
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottom 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.

* 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 on hood or filter. Greasy

deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food

under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.

* Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges

of Cooktop 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.

Setflngs--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 surface

burner pans. Protective liners or aluminum foil may
interfere with heat and air distribution, and combustion.

Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may result.

* Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the

manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

* Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If a

burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will

become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see
that the burner is on. 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.

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.

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.

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. This serial plate is located under the
cooktop. See bottom of this page for the serial plate location.

Model No. 790.
Serial No.

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

Serial Plate Location

Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to record

the serial number for future_reference.

Serial plate is "__

located under the J

burner box _-

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

This natural gas appliance is designed to aflow for instructions which must be read before and followed
conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. carefully when installing the kit.

Only a qualified service agent should perform the L. P.
conversion. Contact the local gas provider for conversion.
The L. P.Conversion Kit is supplied with this unit and is

located in the literature package. The kit contains installation

changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a

qualified service agent.

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 Operate the 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.

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.

To avoid serious injury, any additions,

Grounding
type wail Do not, under any

rece

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. DO

circumstances,
cut, remove,

or bypass the
grounding prong.

Power supply

"ord with 3-prong

grounding plug