Kenmore Elite 79033222401, 79033232401, 79033239401, 79033234401, 79033229401 Owner’s Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Manual del Usuario

Models, Modelos 790. 3322-",_, 3323;',_

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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL60179 U.S.A.
wwwosearsocorn

P/N 318200675 Revo B (0601)

Table of Contents

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

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......................... 3-4

Protection Agreements ...................................................... 5

Product Record ................................................................. 6

Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 6

Grounding instructions ...................................................... 6

Liquefied Petrobum (Propane) Gas Conversion ................. 6

Surface Cooking ............................................................... 7

Setting Surface Controb ............................................... 8-10

Kenmore EHte Appmiance Warranty

OneYear Limited Warranty
When instalbd, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplbd with the product, if this appliance fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call !-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free
repair, If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase,

This warranty covers onty defects in material and workmanship. Sears wilt NOT pay for:
1, Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags,
2, A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance,
3, A service technician to clean or maintain this product,
4, Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with

the product,
5, Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose,
6, 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,

7, Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product,

General Care & Cbaning ............................................. 11-13

Cbaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop ....................... 11

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cbaning instructions

(some modeb) ............................................................ 12

Care & Cbaning of Stainless Steel (some modeb) ..... 12

Seabd Burner Modeb ................................................. 13

Before YouCall ................................................................. 14

Notes ............................................................................... 15

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

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For the second through the fifth year from the date of purchase, when instalbd and operated according to the Installation

Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will supply the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons
listed below, Customer must pay labor cost of installation,
o Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock,
o Cooktop elements if they are defective,

What Sears witt not cover:
o Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose,

o Damage to the cooktop glass caused by the use of cleaners or utensils other than the recommended cleaning cream

and tools,

o Damage to the cooktop glass caused by hardened spills of sugary materials (including starches from vegetables or

pastas) or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Use & Care Guide,
o Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance,
Disclaimer of implied warranties; Hmitation of remedies

Customer's sob 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 limitations on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you,

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and 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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Printed in United States

important Safety instructions

Read aH instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manuaUcontains important safety symbob and k_structions. PUeasepay attention to these symbob and follow aiI
instructions given.

if the information in tHs manuam is not followed exactmy, a fire or explosion may resumt

causing property damage, personam injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to Hght any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediatemy calm your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas suppHer's instructions.

o

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.

o Remove alt tape and packaging wrap before using the

cooktop. 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 appliance is property

installed and grounded by a quaJified technician in
accordance with the Nationa! Fuet Gas Code ANSi

Z223.1 Jatest edition and CAN/CGA 8149.2, and the
NationaJ EJectricaJ Code ANSm/NFPA No. 70--latest

edition, and Joca[ 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,

o User Servicing--Do not repair or repJace any part of the

appliance untess specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal inju B,and
damage to the cooktop,

o Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by

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

o Storage on Appliance--FJammabb materials shouJd

not be stored on the cooktop, 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.
o Do not leave children alone--Children should not be

teft aJone or unattended in the area where an appliance

is in use. They should never beallowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance,

o DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR

AREAS NEAR TH ESE 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,

o Wear Proper AppareJ--Loose-fitting or hanging

garments shouJd never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not letclothing or other flammable materials

contact hot surfaces.

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Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can

resuJt in serious injuries and may also cause damage to
the cooktop. Do not allow child ten to climb or play around the
cooktop.

NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may resutt in
carbon monoxide poisoning.

important Safety instructions

o Do Not Use Water or Ftour on Grease Fires--Smother

the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, adry chemica!
or foam-type extinguisher.

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

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot,

° Use Only Dry PothoJders--Moist 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 Containers--Buildup of

pressure may cause container to burst and resuJt in
injury.

* Knowwhichknobcontrolseachsurfacebumer, Always

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

Use Proper FJame SizeIAd]ust 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,

Do not use stove top grills on your seaJed

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 sizeIThis appliance is
equipped with one or more surface burners of different sizes,
Select utensils having fiat 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,

o CJean the appliance regularJy to keep aH 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,

o Utensil Handtes Should Be Turned inward from Edges

of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface
Burners--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition offlammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned sothat
it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent

surface burners,

o Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat

SettingsIBoilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers

that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt,

Protective LinersIDO not use aluminum foil to line
sutrace 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 UtensHsIOnly certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed

utensils are suitable for cooktop sen,ice 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,

GLASS COOKTOPS (some models):

o Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. Ifcooktop

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 with Caution. Ifa wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to

avoid a steam burn, Some cleaners can produce harmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface,

o Do Not Ptace Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.

This could cause glass to break,

o Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface. They

may scratch the cooktop surface,
Do not Jet pans boit dry. Pans that boil dry may

permanently damage the cooktop by breaking, fusing to,
or marking it, (This type of damage is not covered by your
warranty),

mMPORTANT SAFETY NOTmCE

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,

PROTECTmON AGREEMENTS

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Master Protection Agreements
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[_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and Uabor

on aft covered repairs

5_ "Noqemon" guarantee- replacement

of your covered product if four or more product
failures occur within twelve months

5_ Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed

5_ AnnuaJ Preventive Maintenance Check at your
5_ request- no extra charge

Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears
technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus

convenient repair scheduling

[_ Power surge protection against electrical damage

mr_Canada

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Your Kenmore®product is designed, manufactured
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like all products, it may require service from time to time,
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The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

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Eliminates repair biffs resulting from normal wear and

tear
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