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Table of Contents
Warranty ........................................................................... 2
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......................... 3-4
Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 4
Product Record ................................................................. 4
Protection Agreements ...................................................... 5
Surface Cooking ............................................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls ............................................... 7-11
General Cooktop information ....................................... 7-8
Operating the Single Radiant Surface Elements ............. 8
Operating the Dual Surface Element .............................. 9
Operating the Bridge Surface Element ....................... 9-10
Operating the Warmer (Warm & ReadyTM) Zone ............. 11
General Care & Cleaning ............................................. 12-13
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop ........................ 12
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance ....12-13
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel ............................ 13
Before You Call ................................................................. 14
Notes ............................................................................... 15
Sears Service .................................................................. 16
Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty
OneYear Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this 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
Printed in United States 2
important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains importantsafety symbols and instructions.Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructionsgiven.
This symbol wil! help alert youto situati0ns that may cause seriou s bodily harml death 0r pieperty damage
This Symbol will help alert you to Situations that may Cause bodily injury or property damagel
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. 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 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
appliance.
• in case of an emergency, know how to disconnect
the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.
• 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 riskof personal injuryand
damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance 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 children to climb or play around
the cooktop.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units. 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 infire or property damage.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the appliance.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the 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 UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units
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 areas facing the cooktop.
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.
Never use your appliance for warming
or heating the room.
= 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 if allowed to become too hot.
= Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot
heating surface units. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup
of pressure may cause the container to burst and
result in injury.
IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop
during a power failure, if the power fails, always
turn off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off
and the power resumes, the cooktop will begin to
operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which touch pad controls each surface unit.
• 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 instructionsfor cleaning.
important Safety instructions
Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may
result inignitionofclothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the
surface unit will also improve efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges
of Cooktop and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent
Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at a Hit 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 any
part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended for baking if used 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 range top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.
, Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your
cooking surface should be cleaned frequently, so the
grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the
hood or filter.
= Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. if an
element 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
appliance.
FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
= 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. If a 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 productive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
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 plate is
located under the
burner box.
Product Record
in this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on the serial plate. This serial plate is located under the cooktop. See bottom of this page for the
serial plate location.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructionsand your sales receipt for future reference.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
in the U.S.A.
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore ceproduct 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 pro-
tect 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:
1_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists
I_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and
labor on all covered repairs
1_ "No-lemon" guarantee- replacement
of your covered product if four or more product
failures occur within twelve months
1_ Product replacement if your covered product can't
be fixed
[2_ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request- no extra charge
[2_ Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears
representative on products requiring in-home repair,
plus convenient repair scheduling
I]_ Power surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations
I]_ 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 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 Kenmoree>product isdesigned, 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 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 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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