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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9265*
Kenmore Elite® Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 808530102 Rev. BA
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Table of Contents |
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Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... |
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Before Setting Surface Controls ............................................................... |
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Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. |
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Before Using Oven...................................................................................... |
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Oven Controls ............................................................................................. |
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Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................ |
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Self Clean .................................................................................................. |
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Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... |
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Before You Call ........................................................................................... |
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KENMORE ELITE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
One Year on Appliance
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
Two Years on Ceramic Glass Cooktop
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale, a free replacement part will be supplied for a ceramic glass cooktop that fails due to thermal shock. If the failure or defect is within the first year, a new cooktop will be installed at no charge. If the failure or defect is after the first year, a new cooktop will be supplied but not installed at no charge. You are responsible for the labor cost of cooktop installation after the first year from the date of sale.
Lifetime on Cooktop Gas Burners, Cooktop Electric Elements and Oven Door Glass
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective cooktop gas burner, cooktop electric element or oven door glass. If the defect appears within the first year, a new burner, element or door glass will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new burner, element or door glass will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the burner, element or door glass, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of burner, element or door glass installation after the first year from the date of sale.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes. This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1.Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2.Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3.Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
5.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
6.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
7.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
8.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
9.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
10.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
11.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
12.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance, two years on the ceramic glass cooktop, and for as long as used on cooktop gas burners, cooktop electric elements or oven door glass, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller 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 limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT - Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information that is not hazard related.
NOTE - Indicates a short, informal reference
– something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or wall.
•Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.
•Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip 
bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms and grasp the rear edge of the range back. Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:
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 wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.
See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE
- Storage In or On Appliance— Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
- 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, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.
- Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards of ranges. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
- Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer when hot may cause burns.
- Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
- Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
- Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.
- Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
- When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.
- Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
- Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.
- Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
- Wear proper apparel - Loosefitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
- Do not touch surface burners or elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface burners and elements may be hot even though they appear cool. Areas near surface burners and elements 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 are cool. These areas may include the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and oven window.
- Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP
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 recom¬mendations for cooktop use.
Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop.
Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware.
Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the cookware should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over other cooking areas.
Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit size. Using the proper cookware on the cooking area will improve efficiency.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS
Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If 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 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 if applied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain 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 cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
- Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean venitlating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING OVENS
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
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 appliance.
Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped). Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-venti- lated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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 reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.
- California Residents: for cancer and reproductive harm information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Cooking Recommendations
Bakeware
The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material |
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Recommendation |
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Shiny metal bakeware |
Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated |
Recommended cooking temperatures and |
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bakeware is the best for even heating. It is |
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suitable for all baked goods. |
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Dark metal bakeware |
Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny |
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F |
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bakeware. |
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware. |
Glass bakeware |
Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny |
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F |
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bakeware. |
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware. |
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Glass is convenient, as the same piece of |
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bakeware can be used for cooking, |
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serving, and storing food. |
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Insulated bakeware |
Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than |
Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F |
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shiny bakeware. |
(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware. |
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Insulated bakeware is designed for baking |
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in gas ovens. |
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Cooking Recommendations
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
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Recommendation |
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Aging cookware |
As pans age and become discolored, cooking |
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook |
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times may need to be reduced slightly. |
time in the recipe or packaging. |
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If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to |
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maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging. |
High altitude |
Air is drier and air pressure is lower. |
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to bake. Doughs may rise faster.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.
Cooking Results
Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.
Result |
Recommendation |
Food too light |
Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe. |
Food too dark |
Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe. |
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Cooking |
Tips |
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Baking |
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Rack placement |
Follow the instructions in “Oven Controls” on starting on page 20. |
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When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven. |
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Preheat |
Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food immediately |
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after the beep. |
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Checking food |
Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking performance. |
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Bake or Convec- |
Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For best performance, see “Convec- |
tion Bake |
tion Bake” on page 24. |
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Food placement |
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation. |
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Cooking Recommendations |
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Cooking |
Tips |
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Broiling / Roasting |
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Broiling pan |
For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, |
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help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent |
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grease splatters. |
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If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Sears. Call 1- |
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844-553-6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087. |
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Convection Cooking |
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Convection |
Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food. It browns food more evenly and |
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reduces hot spots in the oven. |
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Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food items at once. |
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Convection bake |
Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the recipe is written for convection |
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baking. |
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Preheat the oven for best results. |
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Convection broil |
Reducing the cooking temperature for convection broil is not recommended. |
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Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, move the food farther |
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Convection roast |
Convection roast is best for meats and does not require preheating for most meats and poultry. |
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Reducing the cooking temperature for convection roast is not recommended. Carefully follow your recipe’s |
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temperature and time recommendations, adjusting the cooking time if the recipe does not specify convection |
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roasting time. |
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Since convection roast cooks faster, cook time may be reduced by 25% to 40% depending on food type. You |
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can reduce cook times by 25% from the recommended time of your recipe, and check the food at this time. |
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If needed, continue cooking until the desired doneness is obtained. |
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Use a meat probe if available with your appliance. Meat probes are also available from most grocery and |
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home goods stores. |
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Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack of the oven. |
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Do not cover foods when dry roasting - covering will prevent the meat from browning properly. |
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When cooking meats, use the broiler pan and insert or a roasting rack. The broiler pan will catch grease spills |
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and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, |
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they may be purchased from Sears. Call 1-844-553-6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087. |
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 1). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (see Figure 2).
Figure 1: Testing cookware
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:
•Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
•Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see Aluminum).
•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. If cast iron pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
•Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
•Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important note: Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop. The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly, especially if left empty, and they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for use and care of cookware.
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About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop outline the areas of the surface elements underneath. Always match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use, and their settings will all affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
Important notes:
•The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface.
•Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it.
•Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface (without a cooking utensil) is not recommended, as difficult cleaning will result, and foods may smoke and cause potential fire hazard.
•Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass cooktop. Any cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop. Always start with clean cookware.
Important note: White glass cooktops only - Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface may discolor when the element is turned off. This is normal and the glass will return to its original white color after it has completely cooled down.
Before Setting Surface Controls
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
- Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The element surface may still be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
- Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
- Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt, to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.
Important notes:
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
•Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the “Care & Cleaning” section and “Before You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
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