Kenmore Elite 7903263231B, 7903264331C, 7903264331B, 7903263931B, 7903263331B Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.3263*, 790.3264*
Kenmore Elite®
Slide-in Gas Range
Estufa a Gas
* = color number, número de color
P/N A00539101 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
Table of Contents
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................................. 9
Setting Surface Burners.............................................................................. 13
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 14
Setting Oven Controls ............................................................................... 16
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 35
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven ..................................................35
Replacing the Oven Light .......................................................................37
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ............................................38
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 40
Oven Baking .............................................................................................40
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................41
KENMORE ELITE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly
installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used
for other than private household 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 accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3.Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light
bulbs.
5.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and
maintenance.
6.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with
house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
7.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including
installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
8.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
9.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse,
misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
10.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
11.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
12.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the
appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement 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. Seller 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.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and
transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is
not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
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.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is
not hazard related.
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 cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harms, and it requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such
substances.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
servicer or the gas supplier.
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, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
appliance and be killed.
• Verify the device is
engaged with the
countertops or that the device has been
installed to the walls of the cabinet, the
wall, or the floor as per the installation
instructions
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged
with the countertop, the walls of the
cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the
installation instructions when the
appliance is moved.
• Do not operate the appliance without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
To check if the anti-tip
bracket is installed properly, use both arms to
grasp the rear edge of the
appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt
appliance forward. When properly
installed, the appliance should not tilt
forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Storage in or on appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Wear proper apparel. Loosefitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
• Remove all tape and packaging before
using the oven. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
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 Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.
• 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 reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
oven.
• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
• Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32 ºF (0 ºC) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
• Air curtain or other overhead range
hoods, which operate by blowing a
downward air flow on to a range, shall
not be used in conjunction with gas ranges
other than when the hood and range have
been designed, tested and listed by an
independent test laboratory for use in
combination with each other.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
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.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
• Placement of oven racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, do not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all bakeware and
utensils before moving the rack.
• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
• Protective liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
• Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
Use proper flame size — Adjust
flame size so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil. The use of undersized
utensils will expose 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.
• Know which knob controls each surface
burner. Place a pan of food on the burner
before turning it on, and turn the burner
off before removing the pan.
• Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting top burners. Visually check
that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil.
• 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.
• Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
• When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
OVEN
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
• Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
• 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.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
hoods.
• Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
Do not touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of an oven become
hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have sufficient
time to cool.
Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns
including oven vent openings and surfaces
near these openings, oven doors, and
windows of oven doors.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Grounding Instructions
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, and
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
This appliance is equipped with a threeprong grounding plug. For your protection
against shock hazard, it should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a two-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Conversion to L.P. Gas
Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer
or electrician.
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a qualified technician.
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
If an L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance. The L.P.
conversion kit is provided with this appliance
and is located on the lower REAR (back side)
panel of the range. Before installing the kit
be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instructions and follow them carefully when making
the installation.
Product Registration and Customer
Information
Serial Plate Location
The serial plate is on the left side of the oven
frame.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product in the corresponding space below.
Model Number:_______________________
Serial Number:_______________________
Date of Purchase: _____________________
Save your sales receipt for future reference.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Burner cap lip
Burner cap
Burner head
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Check burner cap placement before operating the
surface burners
To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
armful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame
size.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should fit
snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer to
Figure 2 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement. Once
in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap
from side to side (Figure 3) to be sure it is centered and firmly
seated. When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the
center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner
cap click. Please note that the burner cap should not move off
the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps
are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
before operating the cooktop burners.
Figure 1: Burner cap on burner head
Remember:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the gas orifice port opening.
Figure 2: Correct placement (L) Incorrect placement (R)
Figure 3: Moving cap gently until seated properly
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Burner cap lip
Burner head
Recessed areas
Dual burner head (some models)
Burner caps
Burner cap
Burner
head
Double Ring style burners (some models)
The Double Ring burner only operates properly with two burner
caps in place. Be sure the burner cap lips are positioned facing
down towards the burner head and into the recessed areas
(Figure 4) on each side of the burner head. Be sure both burner
caps are seated firmly and rest level on the burner head before
operating.
Check the fit for each cap using the same method for the round
burner caps by gently sliding each cap from side to side. Please
note that the burner cap lips should not move out of recessed
areas of the burner head.
Installing burner grates:
Do not use the surface burners without the
burner caps and burner grates properly installed. Missing pieces
or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to
your range and cookware.
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop
before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest
inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align
into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each
other and against the sides of the recess.
Figure 4: Dual burner head using two burner caps
Figure 5: How to place burner grates properly
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop 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 range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or any material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
damage the cooktop.
Do not straddle cookware between two
cooking surfaces unless the cookware is designed for that
purpose, as with a griddle.
For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms that
rest level on the burner grate. Before using cookware, check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware
(See Figure 6).
Cookware material types
The most popular materials available are:
•Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists
staining & pitting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.
Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached.
•Porcelain -enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material.
•Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Figure 6: Check for flat bottom cookware
Please note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame
setting needed for best cooking results.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size
1
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge
of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
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. Adjust or
clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking
Start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to
complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a
guide for determining proper flame size for various types of
cooking (See Table 1 )
For deep fat frying
Use a thermometer and adjust the surface 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 so quickly that the center
will be under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much
food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.
Table 1: Suggested flame settings
Flame size Type of cooking
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, poaching and
stewing.
Correct
flame setting
Incorrect
flame setting
Figure 7: How to set flame for efficient cooking
1. These settings are based on medium weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other
types of pans.
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Setting Surface Burners
Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized
surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger
volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to
select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food
being prepared.
• The smaller simmer burner (on some models) is best suited
for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
• The standard size burners may be used for most surface
cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center
burner.
• The larger power burners (on some models) or turbo boil
burner (on some models) are recommended for bringing
large quantities of liquid to temperature and when
preparing larger quantities of food.
To set surface burners:
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be
sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counter-
clockwise out of the OFF position and rotate to the Lite
position. Visually check that the burner has lit (See
Figure 8).
3. Once the burner has a flame, turn counterclockwise to the
desired flame size. Use the control knob markings and
adjust the flame as needed.
Important notes:
• Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the Lite
position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the
control knob setting remains in the Lite position.
• When setting any surface control knob to the Lite position,
all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time.
However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This can cause
uneven heating results.
• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting
surface burners manually. To light a surface burner, hold a
lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface
control knob to Lite. After burner lights push in and turn
knob to desired setting.
• When operating the oven, it is possible for residual heat
from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually
transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door.
• The cooktop should not be used during a self-clean cycle.
On some models, turning on any cooktop surface burner will
cause the clean cycle to cancel. If the clean cycle is
canceled, the oven control display will show “SPr" for 5
seconds. The oven door will remain locked until the oven
has cooled down below cleaning temperature. If the oven is
below cleaning temperature, the user can start another
clean cycle immediately. If the oven is in cleaning temperature range, another self-clean cycle can be set once the
door unlocks (up to 4 hours).
Figure 8: Correct way to set burners
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop 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 range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or any material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) website and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
k
at handle
oven rack
at
oven rack
bottom
oven rack
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located at the rear of the cooktop. When the
oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking
results. Do not block oven vent. Steam or moisture may appear
on or around the oven vent during the cooking process. This is
normal.
Types of Oven Racks
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oven rack
glide rac
Figure 10: Types of oven racks
Figure 9: Do not block oven vent location
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.
Be sure to remove all oven racks and accessories before starting a self clean cycle.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
•To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
•To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it
reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly
and slide out.
•To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward
slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure
oven racks are level before using.
Oven Rack Descriptions
• Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional step
down positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about half of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
• The half rack (some models) design comes with a
removable section that allows for taller cooking utensils.
• The extendable glide rack allows you to extend food away
from the oven.
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