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Table of Contents

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

iMPORTANTSAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS .................................. 3-5

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

Serial PlateLocation .................................................................. 5

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

GroundingInstructions .............................................................. 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=33

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ....................................... 34-35

Self-Cleaning ....................................................................... 36-38

Adjusting Oven Temperature .................................................. 38

General Care & Cleaning .................................................... 39-43

Before You Call .................................................................... 44-45

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

Please carefully read and save these instructions

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructionsfor your appliance and feature informationfor 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 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 inmaterial 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.

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 instructthe user incorrect product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product ifitis 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 itsintended 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.

FIVE=YEAR UMITED WARRANTY
For the second through the fifth year from the date of purchase, when installed and operated according to the Installation

instructionsand 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.
= Cooktop glass if itfails due to thermal shock.

• Cooktop elements ifthey are defective.

What Sears will not cover:

• Failure of the product ifit isabused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose.

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

and tools.

= 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.

• Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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, includingwarranties 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 impliedwarranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used inthe 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

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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 _ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hut t yuu ,J_ uu _ b,

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 IFYOU 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

installedanti-tip bracket(s) provided with the
range. To check if the 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 incarbon

monoxide poisoning and overheating ofthe oven.

• StorageinoronAppliance--Flammablematerialsshould
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 in fire 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.

• DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR
THESE BURNERS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR

INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER

DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface burners and oven

important

Safety Instructions

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 apparel--Loose-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 ifallowed to become too hot.

in case of fire or gas leak, be sure to turn

off the main gas shutoff valve.
= Use only dry potholders--Moist 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 itdoes 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 ignitionof 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 ifused 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 intemperature.
Check the manufacturer's recommendations for rangetop

USe.

= Do not use decorative surface burner covers. Ifa

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 cooktop--lf 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 awet 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.

important

Safety Instructions

• 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/

warmerdrawer.

• 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.

• Placementofoven/warmerdrawer(ifequipped)racks.

Always place oven racks in desired location while oven/
warmer drawer (if equipped) is cool. Jfrack 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 inthe 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 instructionsfor 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 i'_-

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 Serial Plate Location

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.

You will find the model
and serial number

printed on the serial
plate. The serial plate is

located as shown below.
Remember to record the

serial number for future
reference.

Serial Plate

Location

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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

in the U.S.A.

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.

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 in the
Agreement:

[Y_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists

lY_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor

on all covered repairs

5_ "No=lemon" 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
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request- no extra charge
Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears

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

5_ Power surge protection against electrical damage

due to power fluctuations

5_ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised

in Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can
depend on Sears HomeCentral®for 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 technician on
products requiring in-home repair
Even if you 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

on-line.

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®

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
directlyintoa properlygrounded receptacle. DO NOTcut or removethe
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 receptacle

_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

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. Call I=800=4=IVIY=HOME® if you wish to have
Sears Service perform the conversion. An L.P. Conversion
Kit is provided with this range and is located on the right
panel (right side) 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.

Range Features

Your
Slide=In

Range
Features

At a Glance

Convection
Fan Cover

Broil Self-Cleaning

Broil Pan
Insert

Searing Grill

Dishwasher Safe
Burner Grates

Electronic Warmer
Drawer Control

Electronic Oven Controls with
Clock and Kitchen Timer

BurnerValve

Knob

Interior Oven

Interior Halogen

Oven Ligths

ustable

Oven Racks

Piece Door

Handle

Convection
Rack

14,200 BTU
Power Burner Oven Vent

T

9,500 BTU Porcelain Cooktop

Burner

T

Warmer Drawer with Rack

*9,000 BTU Burner Oven Vent

5,OOOBTU
Simmer Burner

*9,000 BTU
Burner

16,200 BTU
Power Burner

ii

i

Ceramic
Cooktop

Oven Door
with Large Window
Opening

5,OOOBTU
Simmer Burner

*9,000 BTU 17,200 BTU
Burner Power Burner

Note: The features of your range will *27,000 BTU when used with all 3 burners
vary according to model, combined as a Bridge Burner.

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates (Porcelain Cooktop
models)

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
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

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(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.

6 "_" Elect rode

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

Figure 1

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.

_14.2K _ 5K"

Figure 2

_ectrodes must

_i,_ure 3 align into slot or hole for each

Burner Head

Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates (Ceramic Glass
Cooktop models)

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. Be sure to follow the installation instructions before installing

and using your new range.

2. Remove all packing tape from cooktop. Remove Burner Caps

and Burner Heads (See Figure 4).

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

applicable).

4.To replace Burner Heads & Caps, match the letters located under

center of Burner Caps with the letters located inside Burner Head BridgeBurnerHead
(only positions A & F are marked with letters - See Figure 5).

Place all Burner Heads & Caps on the cooktop (See Figure 4)
while carefully aligning the Electrodes into slots or holes of the
Burner Heads (Figure 7). Note: The Burner Heads should sit flat
on Cooktop Burner Skirts.

5. Replace Bridge Burner Caps. These include one Bridge Burner

Center Cap (rectangular shaped) and the two Bridge Burner End L Bridge

Caps (The Bridge Burner End Caps will fit either the front or rear Burner
Bridge Burner Head locations). Make sure that the tabs located Center

under the Bridge Burner Caps fall into the slots located in the Figure 7

Bridge Burner

3 positions

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9k _t

................. ..... 17.2k ........

Figure4

Cap

/

Figure5

Electrodes

must align into slot or hole

for each Burner Head

Burner Caps lie flat and evenly on the Bridge Burner Head. i Burner ._:

6. Unpack Burner Grates. NOTE: Do not force End Burner Grates

Bridge Burner Head (See arrows in Figure 6)and that all the Bridge i i i Bridge
down on cooktop. Be careful to line up the 2 Grate Pins located

on each of the 2 End Burner Grates into the Pilot holes located .............

on top of the Burner Caps (See Figure 8). Position Burner

Fig

End

Grate

_ _ Burner

Cap

Pilot hole

Grates on cooktop and check that all the Burner Grate legs lie
on the glass surface.

Figure8

7. Place Center Burner Grate between the end Burner Grates.

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. 9

Pin

Before Setting Surface Controls

Locations of the Gas Surface Burners

(For models with Porcelain Cooktop =Figure 1)

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 2 POWER burners are located at the right front and

left rear positions 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

Figure2

Locations of the Gas Surface Burners

(For models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop - Figure 2)

The 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 sized burner are used for most surface cooking
needs. These burners are located at the left front and left rear

positions on the cooktop.
The POWER burner is best used for bringing large quantities of

liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities
of food. This burner is located at the right front position on the
cooktop.

The BRIDGE burner is best suited when using rectangular or long
shaped cookware. The left rear and left middle are combined and
controlled by the same control knob. The left front burner may also

be added fora total of 3 burners.

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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 slowly turn the

surface control knob to LITE. After burner
lights push in and 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.

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*Flame Size Type of Cooking

Figure 1

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 so quickly that 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

Improper

flame size

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Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)

Setting the Bridge Burner (some models)

The Bridge Burner should be used with rectangular shaped cookware.
Cookware like the cast-iron Griddle that is supplied with your range is designed
specifically for best results with the Bridge Burner.

The Bridge Burner feature may be used to combine the cooking power of 2 or if
needed 3 gas surface Burners located along the left-hand side of the glass
cooktop. The left rear and left center Burners are controlled by the left rear surface
Control Knob. In addition the left front Burner may be added to the Bridge Burner
with the left front gas Control Knob (See Figure 1).

Operating the Bridge Burner (some models)

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

2. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (See Figures 2 & 3). Note:
All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the

selected surface Burner will lite.

3. Visually check that the left rear Burner has lit.

4. Continue to rotate the gas control knob clockwise past the first LO setting to
the arrow marked BRIDGE.

5. Visually check that both the left rear and left center Burners are lit.

6. When both burners are lit, continue to turn the control knob
counterclockwise to adjust to the desired flame size for both burners
together. Note: The markings between the 2nd HI and LO settings on the left
rear control knob adjust the flame size for both burners. Use the guide marks
between the 2nd HI and LO settings and adjust the flame size as needed
(Refer to Figure 3).

7. Add the left front Burner if needed. Once lit, visually adjust the flame size of
the left front Burner to match the flame size of the Bridge Burner.

8. Place cooking utensil centered over the left-hand cooktop surface Burner
Grate. 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).

Note: If only the left rear surface Burner is needed, follow the instructions
provided below.

Figure 1

Operating only the Left rear Gas Surface Burner (some models)

1. Place cooking utensil centered over the left-rear surface Burner Grate.

2. Push the left rear surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of
the OFF position (See Figure 2).

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

ignite.

4.

Visually check that the left-rear burner has lit. Adjust the
flame size by turning the control knob between the first HI
and LO settings (See 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).

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Left Rear Burner
flame adjustment

area

Figure 2

OFF

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Bridge Burner-- _E
LITE position H I

Bridge Burner

Figure 3

flame adjustment
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Lo

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 bottom of the Figure 1

cookware (See Figure

1). Be sure to follow

the recommendations for using cookware
as shown in Figure 2.

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

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.

Easy to clean.

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: 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

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 in direct
contact with the grates.

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

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°E Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.

Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before remov-

ing.

• 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 afan 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 ison, warm air passes through

the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation inthe 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

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