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www.sears.com PIN 318203670 Rev. A (1105)

Table of Contents

Kenmore Appliance Warranty ............................................ 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4

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

Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 5

Grounding Instructions ...................................................... 5

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion ............... 5

Surface Cooking ................................................................ 6

Setting Surface Controls ................................................. 7-9

General Care & Cleaning ........................................... 10-13

Before You Call ................................................................ 14

Protection Agreements .................................................... 15

Sears Service .................................................................. 16

Kenmore PRO Warranty

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

For five years from the date of purchase, if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are
defective, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free part replacement. After the first year from purchase date, you must
pay the labor cost of part installation.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase ifthis appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears 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. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

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

6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

8. 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.

9. 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 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 or Canada.

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
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Printed in Canada

important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.

This symbol IhelP alert you to situat ons ihat may cause seri0uS body harm death o_ property damage:

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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:

m Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHATTO 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.

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the

cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with
packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial plate
attached to the cooktop.

= Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Fuel

Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition and CAN/CGA
B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSVNFPA
No. 70mlatest edition, and local code requirements.

install and/or adjust only per installation instructions

provided in the literature package for this cooktop.

,, In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect

the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box and how to turn off the gas
supply at the main shutoff valve.

,, User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by
a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair isthe
recommended repair service for this appliance.

,, Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop

by removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of
the product.

Air curtain or other overhead hoods, which operate by
blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be
used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the
hood and range have been designed, tested and listed
by an independent test laboratory for use in combination

with each other.

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 on the cooktop, near surface
burners. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,
such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well
as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on the cooktop. Flammable materials may
explode and result in fire or property damage.

Do not store items of interest to

children in the cabinets above the cooktop.
,, Do not leave children alone--Children should not

be left alone or unattended 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 NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR

AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface burners

may be hot even though the flames are not visible. Areas

near surface burners may become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing
or other flammable materials touch these areas until they

have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cooktop and the surfaces facing the cooktop.

,, Wear Proper AppareIRLoose=fitting 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

NEVER use this appliance as a space

heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning.

• 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.

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

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let the potholders touch the flame or burners. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.

= Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildup of

pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.

• Know which knob controls each surface burner.

Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting
the burners. Visually check that the burner has lit.Then
adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of

the utensil.

Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame

size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a

portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result
in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame
will also improve efficiency.

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed

gas burners, if you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas
burner, 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.

Use proper pan size--This appliance is

equipped with one or more surface burners of different
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to

cover the surface burner. The use of undersized utensils
will expose a portion of the surface burner to direct contact

and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to the surface burner will also improve efficiency.

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free
of grease that could catch fire, Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food

under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.

• Utensil Handles Should BeTurned Inward from
Edges of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent

Surface Burners--To reduce the 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

surface burner pans. Protective liners or aluminum
foil may interfere with heat and air distribution, and
combustion. Damage to the cooktop or personal injury

may result.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed

utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking

due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the

manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. if a

burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see

that the burner is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers
are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop

or burners because the covers may cause overheating.
Air will be blocked from the burner and cause combustion

problems.

GLASS COOKTOPS (some models):

• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. 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 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.

• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.

This could cause glass to break.

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

• Do not let pans boil dry. Pans that boil dry may

permanently damage the cooktop by breaking, fusing to,
or marking it. (This type of damage is not covered by your
warranty).

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a

list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires

businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.

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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 instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number )rinted 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.

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. Ifa 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 directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug.

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.

Grounding
type wall
receptacl_

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.

Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.P. Gas)

This natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.R) Gas.

Only a qualified service agent should perform the L. R
conversion. Contact the local gas provider for conversion.
The L. R Conversion Kit is supplied with this range and
is located on the main back of the range. The kit contains

installation instructions which must be read before and
followed carefully when installing the kit.

shock may occur if the range is not installed by a qualified
installer or electrician.

changes or conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs

must be made by a qualified service agent.

Personal injury or death from electrical

To avoid serious injury, any additions,

Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass

the grounding

prong.

supply cord with

3-prong grounding plug

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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
cookware (See Figure 1). Figure 1

Be sure to follow the recommendations for
using cookware as shown to the right.

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

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.

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.
Specialty pans such as lobster pots,

griddles and pressure cookers may
be used but must conform to the

above recommended cookware

requirements.

INCORRECT

Curved and warped pan
bottoms.

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Pan overhangs unit by more

than 2.5 cm (1").

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Flame extends beyond unit.

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 unit) 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.

DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring that extends beyond
the burner unit. Because this ring traps

heat, the surface unit and cooktop
surface could be damaged.

Using the Griddle (some models)

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°R 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 removing.
,,The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from this 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.
,, 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.

Always place the griddle on the grate before turning on the burner.
Always use potholders to remove the griddle from the grate. Allow the griddle to cool before

removing. Do not set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops.

Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and is stable before use to prevent hot spills and

possible burns.

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