Kenmore Elite 79046822100, 79074503990, 79074503991, 79099503990, 79046823100 Owner’s Manual
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GETTING STARTED WITH
YOUR NEW KENMORE RANGE
This information sheet is a supplement to your Use and Care guide, not a substitute for it, You must read
the entire Use and Care guide to ensure safe range operation and to fully benefit from all range features,
Before using your oven for the first time, provide good ventilation of the room by opening a window(s) or
exterior door, Use a range vent hood if available, Turn the oven to ON at 400°F and allow oven to heat for
30 minutes, This will allow for an initial burn-in period, During this time some emissions including odors
and/or a small amount of smoke may be generated from the binding agent which holds together the
fiberglass insulation around the oven,
Q: Why does the cooktop surface seems too hot to touch
while usingthe surface burners,elements, warmer zone
or the oven?
A: It's normal. Heat conducts from the cooking areasto the
entire surface during operation.
Q: Why do I haveuneven cooking results?
WRONG GOOD
(Flame beyond unit) (Too large pan)
(Curved pan)
(Heavy handle)
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Q: Whydo the back or sides of the cooktopget warm when
operating the oven, even though the cooktop elements _
are not being used? (Curved pan) (Heavyhandle)
............... (Too large pan) (Too small pan)
i_::_:..............._:+_ A: You may not be using flat bottom utensils, or you may be
__!ij]__, --4i-+i:: usingflat bottom utensilsincorrectly. Seeillustration above.
' Q: Whydotheindicator lightsfor the cooktop elements stay
red even when their control knobs are in the off posi-
u
"_(_;;_:t:td::.::d::j.::::::........ tion ?
A: The heat from the oven escapes from avent in the cooktop.
Make sure that you don't place anything on the cooktop
that will block these vents.
Q: Whydo the elements on my ceramic glasssmoothtop go
on and off all the time during operation?
A: It's normal. The radiant elements cycle on and off to main-
tain the selected heat setting.
A: It's normal. As long as the sensor feels heat, the light will
stay on. When the cooktop cools down, the light will go off.
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Q: Why does the Electronic Oven Controller (EOC) emit
sound signals and displayF-codes (F1 through FIO)?
A: Some electric events, like a power failure, can mislead the
EOC. Push the CANCEL button to erase the messageand
stop the sounds; reprogram the EOC. If problems persist,
contact your nearest SearsService Center.
Q: My oven temperature seemseither too low or too high
for my cookingrecipes. Do I need a new thermostat?
Q: There is a soft, spongyfeel when I closemy oven door.Is
there something wrong with the door seal?
SQUlSH?
SQUlSH?
A: No. The spongy feel isdue to the door gasket design. The
"spongy" gasket ensures proper sealing.
For Models with Gas Cooking Surface
Q: When I turn oneburner on, why doall the surfaceburner
electrodes spark?
A: No. It is normal to notice some cooking time differences
between your old and new oven. Old oven thermostats of-
ten become lessprecise after years of use.Your new range
hasa more accuratetemperature systemwhich may require
that you shorten or lengthen your usualcooking times. You
may alsoadjustyour oventhermostat to run hotter or cooler
than the temperature displayed, so that you cancontinue to
use your familiar time and temperature settings. This tem-
perature adjustment is explained in detail in your Use and
Care guide.
Q: Why doesmy range make a noise when I usethe oven?
A: It's normal. Noises come from metal expanding and con-
tracting due to changesin temperature.
A: It's normal for all the surface electrodes to spark at the same
time, but only the burner you are turning on receives gas
and will light.
Q.-
What can I do about a problem I have getting a burner
to light?
A:
Burner lighting problems can be
burner or burner cap. See installation _sy_
caused by improper installation of the _
instructions in the Use and Care guide
to correct the problem. If problems
persists, contact your nearest SearsService Center.
Q: Who do I call to ask other questionsI may have about
my range?
A: Seethe back cover of your Use andCare
guidefor a complete list of servicephone
numbers. Youmay alsosimply call1-800-
4-MY-HOME, and you will be directed
to the service operator you need.
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