Kenmore Elite 79033243600, 79033269600, 79033263601, 79033263600, 79033262600 Owner’s Manual

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GAS COOKTOP

Use & Care Guide

PA ILLA COCINAR A GAS

Manual del Usuario

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

www.sears.com

P/N 318200679 Rev. B (0604)

Table of Contents

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

Product Record........................................................................... 2

Serial Plate Location.................................................................. 2

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.................................. 3-4

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

Grounding Instructions ............................................................... 6

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

Before setting Surface Controls ................................................. 7

Setting Surface Controls ......................................................... 8-9

Surface Cooking ....................................................................... 10

General Care & Cleaning .................................................... 11-14

Before You Call ......................................................................... 15

Sears Service ............................................................. Back Cover

Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty

OneYear Limited Warranty

When installed,operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, ifthis appliance fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-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.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For five years from the date of purchase, when this range is installed, operated, and maintained according to all instructions
supplied with this product, Sears will replace the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons below. After

the first year, customer must pay labor cost of installation.

• Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock.
Cooktop elements if they are defective.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship, Sears will 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.

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 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number printed on the
serial plate. The serial plate is located under the cooktop.

Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to
record the serial number for future reference (See Product

Record above) ......... .....

Serial

located under the

burner box.

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.

Serial No.
Date of purchase

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

2 Printed in United States

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
instructionsgiven.

_This symbol will help alert yOUto situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property darnage.

This symbol Will help alert you to Situations that may cause bodily injury 0r property damage

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 gasoJine or other flammabJe vapors and Jiquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

= Do not try to Jight any appliance.
= Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas suppJier from a neighbor's phone. FoJJowthe

gas supplier's instructions.

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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
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 properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 latest edition and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the

National Electrical 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.

• in case of an emergency, know how to disconnect

the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box and how to turn off the gas
supply at the main shutoff 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 to reduce the risk of personal injuryand

damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by
removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of the

product.

Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can

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

cooktop.

• Storage on Appliance--Flammable materials should :_'_t'
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

infire or property damage.

Do not store items of interest to children

in the cabinets above the cooktop.

Do not leave children alone--Children should not be

left alone or unattended inthe area where an appliance
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 Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging

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

contact hot surfaces.

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

important Safety instructions

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother
the fire with apan lid,or use baking soda, adry chemical

or foam=type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp pot holders

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
letthe pothoJders 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 result in
injury.

• Knowwhichknobcontrolseachsurfaceburner.AIways
turn the knob to the LITE position when ignitingthe burners.
Visually check that the bumer has lit.Then adjust the flame
so itdoes not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame size
so itdoes 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 ignitionof 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, itwill 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 size--This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface burners of different 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 BeTurned Inward from Edges

of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface

Burners--To reduce the riskof burns, ignitionofflammable
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.

• NeverLeaveSurfaceBurnersUnattendedatHighHeat
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
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 ison. 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):

• 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 ifapplied to a hot surface.

• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.

This could cause glass to break.

• Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface. They
may scratch the cooktop surface.

Do not let pans boil 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).

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.

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

in the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new

Kenmore ®product isdesigned 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.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

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

lY_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor

on all covered repairs

lY_ "No-lemon"guarantee- replacement

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

lY_ Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed

[Y_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request- no extra charge

I_ Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears

representative on products requiring in-home repair,
plus convenient repair scheduling

[Y_ Power surge protection against electrical damage

due to power fluctuations

[Y_ Rental reimbursement ifrepair of your covered

product takes longer than promised

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentraPfor service. With over 2400

Service Technicians and more than a million parts and

accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and

skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.

Your Kenmore®product is designed, manufactured
and tested to provide years of dependable operation. But

like all products, it may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price
Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and

tear
Provides phone support from a Sears representative on

products requMng in-home repair
Even ifyou don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to
ensure that your product is in proper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For more information about

Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements,
call 1-800-361-6665

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.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,
who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for

years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information call

1-800-827-6655.

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. call

1-800-4-MY-HOME ®

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