Kenmore Pro 79072583518, 79072583517, 79072583516, 79072583515 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.7258*
Kenmore PRO®
Front Control Gas Range
Estufa de gas con un control frontal
* = color number, número de color
P/N 809126807 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
®
Table of Contents
KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................... 2
Before Setting Surface Controls ..................................................................9
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 11
Types of Cooktop Surface Burners .......................................................11
Setting Simmer Oval’s Surface Burners .............................................. 13
Home Canning ......................................................................................... 14
Before Setting Oven Controls ....................................................................15
Glide Racks ...............................................................................................16
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Setting The Clock..................................................................................... 18
Accela-Heat ............................................................................................. 20
Setting Bake............................................................................................. 21
Setting Broil ...............................................................................................22
Setting Convection Bake........................................................................ 23
Setting Convection Roast ........................................................................25
Bread Proof ............................................................................................. 27
Meat Probe.............................................................................................. 28
Setting the Sabbath Feature ................................................................ 30
Clean ......................................................................................................... 32
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 34
Oven Baking ............................................................................................ 34
Solutions to Common Problems............................................................. 35
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 39
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance........................................ 39
Cleaning Surface Burner Heads........................................................... 41
Replacing the Oven Light ...................................................................... 41
Caring for Your Porcelain Enameled Glide Rack............................. 42
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door........................................... 43
KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and
maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, 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 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 or Canada*.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses
if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 IF YOU 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.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. 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 hazard type.
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.
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.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or near surface units. 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 oven.
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 store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Tip Over Hazard
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 title 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.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip
bracket
• 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.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Air curtain or other overhead range 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.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING
BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE
OF THE OVEN. Both surface burners and
oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface cooking 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 cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and
oven door window.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
• Remove all tape and packaging before
using the oven. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
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.- latest edition, or in
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/
CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and
local code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this range.
• 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 reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
oven.
• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
• Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
• 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.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
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
in hot, do not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all bakeware 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
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
• Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
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.
• Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the
surface burner before turning it on, and
turn the burner off before removing the
pan.
• Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
burner. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the flame to direct
contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
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 units.
• 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.
• Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
• When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
• Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware 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. Burns will occur if the
hot covers are touched. Damage may also
be done to the cooktop.
• Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting top burners. Visually check
that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
• Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate. Pay
particular attention to the area around
each surface burner.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• 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 ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRRUTIONS FOR SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
• 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.
CONVERSION TO L.P. GAS
Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer
or electrician.
Any additions, changes or
conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician.
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance. The L.P.
conversion kit is provided with this appliance
and is located on the lower REAR (back side)
panel of the range. Before installing the kit
be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instructions and follow them carefully when making
the installation.
• 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.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
Important: 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 cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT RECORD
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an
extension cord, or remove the grounding
prong from the electrical power cord. Failure
to follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
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.
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 an identification plate.
See Figure 2 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
Figure 1: Three-prong grounding plug with power supply
For personal safety, the range must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
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 technician.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Figure 2: Serial plate location
To locate the serial plate, open the storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). The serial plate is attached to
the side.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
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 unit by more
than 2.5 cm (1”).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond unit.
Using proper cookware
For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms
that rest level on the surface
burner grate. Before using
cookware, check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Figure 3).
Specialty pans such as lobster
pots, griddles, and pressure
cookers may be used but must
conform to these recommended cookware requirements.
Figure 3: Testing cookware
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface burner 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).
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 however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Using a Wok (not supplied)
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.
Figure 4: Cookware recommendations
Important:
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting
needed for best cooking results.
Surface burners may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface burner may still be
hot and burns may occur if the surface burner is touched before
it has cooled sufficiently.
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
available in most cookware 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.
Figure 5: Wok recommendations
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Check burner cap placement before operating
the surface burners
To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame
size.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
before operating the cooktop burners.
Important notes:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the gas orifice port opening.
• Burner heads are fixed. Do not try to remove them.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 6) should fit
snug into the center of burner head and rest level.
Burner cap
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the
burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly
seated (Figure 8). When the burner cap lip makes contact inside
the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner
cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off
the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps
are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
Figure 8: Checking the fit
Installing Burner Grates
Surface burners may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface burner may still be
hot and burns may occur if the surface burner is touched before
it has cooled sufficiently.
Burner cap lip
Burner head
Burner head
Figure 6: Burner cap lip placement
Refer to Figure 7 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement.
Correct burner cap
Correct burner cap
placement
placement
Figure 7: Correct & Incorrect Burner cap placement
Incorrect burner cap
Incorrect burner cap
placement
placement
Figure 9: Burner grates placement
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop
before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest
inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align
into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each
other and against the sides of the recess (Figure 9).
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Setting Surface Controls
correct
flame setting
incorrect
flame setting
Types of Cooktop Surface Burners
The front control gas cooktop comes with a variety of burners to
accommodate different sizes of cookware. The ability to heat
food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size
increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for
the amount and type of food being prepared.
Figure 10: Surface burner types
Cooktop Surface Burners, by Size and Type
• The Turbo Boil burner (18k BTU) is the most powerful burner
for cooking in larger pots, for canning, for large amounts of
soup, or for boiling water, and it is located at the right front
of the cooktop.
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge
of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
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. Adjust or
clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then turn to a
lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations
in Table 1 as a guide for determining proper flame size for
various types of cooking.)
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the surface
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 under cooked. Do not attempt to
deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither
brown or cook properly.
• The Simmer burner (5k BTU) is best suited for simmering
delicate sauces, and so on, and it is located at the right
back of the cooktop.
• The Power burner (12k BTU) is recommended for bringing
large quantities of liquid to temperature and when
preparing larger quantities of food, and it is located at the
left front of the cooktop.
• One standard burner (7.5k BTU) may be used for most
surface cooking needs, being designed to fit most
cookware. It is located at the left back of the cooktop.
• The Simmer Oval burner is located in the center of the
cooktop and consists of a center burner (the 5k BTU Oval
Simmer burner) and an oval burner, consisting of two, 12k
burners. The center, Oval Simmer, burner can be set separately from the overall Simmer Oval burner.
Figure 11: Correct and incorrect flame settings
Table 1: Flame size recommendations
Flame Size* Type of Cooking
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 for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
cookware made from different materials.
Important note:
Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure
cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.
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Setting Surface Controls
Setting the Turbo Boil, Simmer, Power, and Standard Surface Burners
The front control gas cooktop is equipped with a Turbo Boil
burner, a Simmer burner, a Power burner, and a standard burner.
All of these burners operate in the same way, using the same
type of control knob. For a detailed description of these knobs,
see “Types of Cooktop Surface Burners” on page 11.
Figure 12: The front control gas knob
To set surface burners:
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop 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 range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.
Important note:
• Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE
position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the
control knob setting remains in the LITE position.
• When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position,
all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time.
However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking areas at the same time unless the utensil or
cookware was designed for that purpose, such as a griddle.
This can cause uneven heating results.
• 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, turn knob to desired
setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.
• The cooktop should not be used during a self-clean cycle.
On some models, turning on any cooktop surface burner will
cause the clean cycle to cancel. If the clean cycle is
canceled, the oven control display will show “SPr" for 5
seconds. The oven door will remain locked until the oven
has cooled down below cleaning temperature. If the oven is
below cleaning temperature, the user can start another
clean cycle immediately. If the oven is in cleaning temperature range, another self-clean cycle can be set once the
door unlocks (up to 4 hours).
When operating the oven, it is possible for
residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door.
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be
sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counter-
clockwise out of the OFF position (Figure 12).
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE
position. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and
turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the
control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.
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Setting Surface Controls
Setting Simmer Oval’s Surface Burners
The Simmer Oval burner is specifically designed for use with a
griddle, but it may also be used for simmering sauces or foods in
most pots and pans.
The Simmer Oval burner is located in the center of the cooktop
and consists of a center burner (Oval Simmer burner) and an
oval burner, consisting of two, 12k burners. The center, Oval
Simmer, burner can be set separately from the overall Simmer
Oval burner.
There are two knobs that control the separate functions of the
simmer, and they are the same front control gas knobs used by
the range’s other burners.
4. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE position. Visually check that the burner has lit.
5. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.
6. Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 for the OVAL BURNER control knob, located on the left-hand side of the control display.
7. Once cooking is complete, return bot knobs to the OFF position.
Using the Griddle
The griddle is intended for direct food cooking and can be used
on both sides. Do not use pans or other cookware on the griddle.
Doing so could damage the finish. Center the griddle over the
simmer oval burner.
Surface burners may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface burner may still be
hot and burns may occur if the surface burner is touched before
it has cooled sufficiently.
Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over
two different surface cooking areas at the same time unless the
cooktop is designed for such a purpose.
Figure 13: Surface burner types
To set the simmer oval burner to cook using a griddle:
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop 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 range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.
When operating the oven, it is possible for
residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door.
1. Place the griddle in the center of the cooktop, completely
covering the simmer oval burner and the two 12k BTU
burners, as shown in Figure 14. Be sure the griddle sets
stable on the burner grate.
2. Arrange the food as desired.
3. Push the OVAL SIMMER control knob in and turn counter-
clockwise out of the OFF position (Figure 12). This knob is
located on the right-hand side of the control display.
Always place the griddle on the grate before
lighting the burner. Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly
and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns.
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 a counter top.
Figure 14: Griddle cooktop placement
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Setting Surface Controls
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful
micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed
completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but
steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required
time.
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United
States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.
Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check
with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service
or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid
canning on the same burner unit all day.
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