Sears 911.92768, 911.92761, 911.91468, 911.91461, 911.91761 User Manual

Kenmore

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

911.91461

911.91468

911.91761

911.91765

911.91768

911.92761

911.92768

911. 91761

30"ELECTRIC

FREE-STANDING

RANGE

• Safety Instructions

• Features

CAUTION:

• Operation

Read and Follow All Safety
Rules and Operating

Instructions Before First

Use of This Product

• Care and Cleaning

• Problem Solving

• Easy Adjustment

• Consumer Service

Sears, Roebu_iandCo__Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

229C4020P085(31-1o2o5)

ELECTRICFREE-STANDING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Range Safety .................................................. 3-5.

Stability Device .................................................. 3

Bakeware ........................................................ 10

Bakeware Placement ....................................... 10

Element Cycling ............................................. 10

Oven Racks ..................................................... 11

Oven Temperature Adjustment ................. 11,20

How to Set Bake .............................................. 11

To Set Roast .................................................... 11

Features of Your Range ...................................... 6

Removal of Packaging Tape .............................. 6

CookingElements ............................................... 7

OontrolSettings .................................................. 7

HomeCanning ................................................... 7

How To Set The Clock ....................................... 8

How To Set The Timer ....................................... 8

How To Reset The Timer ................................... 8

How To Cancel The Timer ................... 8

End-of-Cycle Tone ........................................... 8

Oven Cooking Tips ................... 911

Strong Smell or Odor ......................................... 9

No Peeking ........................................................ 9

Aluminum Foil .................................................... 9

Preheating ......................................................... 9

Oven Light ............................................ 9

Temperature Sensor ....................................... 9

Oven Vent.......................................................... 9

Moisture ........................................................... 10

Broiling ....................................... 12

General Rules .................................................. 12

Preparing Meats .............................................. 12

Oven Rack Position ......................................... 12

How to Set Broil ............................................... 12

Control Panel ................................................... 13

Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................ 13

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop .............................. 13

Burner Box Bottom ......................................... 13

Painted Surface ............................................... 13

Oven Interior .................................................... 13

Glass .............................................................. 13

Oven Racks ..................................................... 15

Oven Door ....................................................... 15

Surface Control Knobs .................................... 14

Oven Light Bulb ............................................... 14

Storage Drawer ............................................... 16

Lift Up Cooktop ............................................... 16

Cooktop Units .................................................. 17

Before Calling for Service .......................... 18, 19

Consumer Service Numbers ........................... 21

Warranty

For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model

and serial number in the space provided. They are located on the front

MODEL NUMBER:

frame behind the storage drawer.

SERIAL NUMBER

2

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORYOURSAFETY

If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine

where the location of the range side (painted

outside panel) will be. Place the bracket

with its outside edge at this location and

against back wall. See illustration below.

o

Determine whether you will anchor the
bracket to the floor or wall. Make sure this

location is clear of electrical wiring or

plumbing.

5. Fasten the bracket securely with the screws
provided. Screws are self-drilling in wood,

plywood, particle and chip board, and
most metal framing. If attaching to
masonry, you can buy suitable screws and

Tools you will need:

Phillips head screwdriver

1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench

anchorsathardwarestores. Useamasonry
drill to drill the required holes.

BRACKET

\

SCREW MUST ENTER _k

WOOD OR METAL |

1. Remove the bracket from the prepack
located inside the oven.

2, Decidewhetherthebracketwillbeinstalled

on the right or left side of range location.

3, ff the bracket side of the range is adjacent

to a cabinet, place the bracket against
back wall and cabinet as shown below.

ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE

PANEL

OUTS_OEEDGE OF

TO BE

FLUSH WITH LEFT OR

RIGHT SlOE OF RANGE

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WALL BEHIND

RANGE1

6.

Using the wrench, back out the four leg
levelers at least two turns. See your
installation guide for more leveling

information before positioning range.

7.

Slide the range into place. Be sure rear leg
levelerfuIlyengagestheslotinthebracket. If
range cannot be moved back far enough

for rear leg leveler to enter bracket, move

bracket forward as required and attach to
floor in new location.

ATTACHMENT TO WALL

WALL
PLATE

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3

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORYOURSAFETYcontinued

To insure safety for yourself, family and home,

please read your Owner's Manual carefully.

Keep it handy for reference. Pay close
attention to Safety Sections.

BE SURE your applliance is installed and

grounded by a qualified technician.

RNING!

To prevent accidental
tipping of the range from

excessive loading of the
oven door, attach it to the

wall or floor by installing the Anti.

Tip device supplied. If the range is
moved for cleaning, servicing or any
reason, be sure the Anti.Tip device

is re-engaged properly when the
range is slid back in the opening.

Failure to do so could result in the
range tipping or personal injury.

TEACH CHILDREN

• Not to play with controls or

any part of the appliance.

• Not to sit, climb or stand on
the appliance door.

NEVER USE your appliance
for warming or heating the room.

ALWAYS KEEP combus-
tible wall coverings, curtains and other linens

a safe distance from the appliance.
NEVER HEAT unopened food containers.

Pressure buildup can cause the container to
burst and cause injury.

NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or drip-

pings in or near your appliance.
ALWAYS KEEP the appli-

ance area free from things that
will bum. Food, wooden uten-

sils and grease buildup could
catch fire. Plastic utensilscould

melt and canned foods could
explode Your appliance should never be

used as a storage area.

ALWAYS KEEP your apphance clear of

things that will burn (gasoline and other

flammable vapors or liquids).

SOME CLEANERS produce
noxious fumes and wet cloths

or sponges couId cause steam
bums.

NEVER STORE items of
interest to children in cabinets

above the appliance.

KEEP THIS book for later use.
NEVER TRY torepair or replace any part of the

appliance unless instructions are given in this
manual. All other work should be done by a
qualified technician.

4 important safety instruction continued

IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORYOURSAFETYcontinued

NEVER WEAR loose fittng clothing when using

your appliance.

NEVER USE a towel or other
bulky cloth as a pot holder

and make sure the pot holder

is dOz. Moist pot holders
could cause steam burns.

Keep dish towels, dish cloths,

pot holders and other linens a

safe distance away from your appliance.

ONLY SOME kinds of glass or ceramic
cookware can be used for cooktop cooking.

Make sure the cookware you choose to use is

designed for cooktop cooking.

ALWAYS USE care when touching cooktop
elements. They will retain heat after the range

has been turned off.

NEVER BLOCK the oven air vent under the
right rear element.

COOKWARE USED for cooktop cooking
should be flat on the bottom

and large enough to cover

the heating area being used.

ALWAYS USE care when opening the oven

door. Let hot air and steam escape before
moving foods.

NEVER USE aluminum foiltoline the ovenbottom.

Improper use offoil could start afire.

READ AND

UNDERSTAND THIS

INFORMATION NOW!

Should you ever need it, you will not
have time for reading. Be sure everyone

in your home knows what to do in case
of fire. Never use water on a grease fire;

it will only spread the flames.

COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
Never pick up a flaming pan...

1. Turn off the surface

2. Smother the flame with a

elements.
tightly fitting rid,baking soda

or an extinguisher.

OVEN FIRE:

Do not try to move the pan!

PLACE OVEN RACKS in the desired

position while the oven is cool. Ifracks must be

moved while oven is hot, do not let pot holder
contact the hot oven element.

AFTER BROILING, always take the broiler

pan and grid out of the oven and clean them.
Leftover grease in the broiler pan could catch

fire next time you use your oven.

1. controlsoffCl°sethe °ven d°°r and tum

2. Iffirecontinues, throwbakingsoda

on the fire, or use a dry chemical,

foam, or halon type extinguisher.

5

FEATURESOFYOURNEW

FREE-STANDINGRANGE

To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape, use household dishwashing liquid, mineral oil

or cooking oil. With a soft cloth rub into the area and allow to soak. Rinse and dry well. Repeat
procedure using an appliance polish to insure no damage is done to the oven. This should be

done before the range is turned on for the first time, The tape cannot be
removed once the oven has heated.

Packaging tape can be found in the following areas:

Cooktop Surface Control Panel Area

Door Handle Door Trim

Oven Area

6

COOKTOPCOOKING

Before using the cooktop for the first time, take
a few moments to familiarize yourself with the

elements and the knob used to turn on each
element. The sign near each control knob

shows you which element is turned on by that
knob.

O0

RIGHT

°"

REAR

Water-bath or pressure canners and large
diameter pots extending more than 1"beyond
the edge of the cooktop element may be used

for canning. This is because the temperature
needed to boil water is not harmful to the

surfaces surrounding the cooktop elements.

However, do not use large diameter
canners, pots or pans for anything
other than boiling water.

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R AR eO Oe

LEFT RIGHT

FRONT FRONT

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Used for quick starts, such as

bringing water to a boil.

MED

Used for slow boiling and sauteing.

CFF

O

LO

Used for steaming foods or
keeping cooked foods at serving

temperature.

1. Push down to turn the
knob.

2. Set on or between
marks for desired

heat.

°0."

1. Be sure the canner is centered over the
element.

2. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available

from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr
and the Department of Agriculture

Extension Service.

4, Usecaution whilecanning, topreventbums

from steam or heat.

bowls with aluminum foil. Foil

_ CAUTION: Never line the drip

and damage the range.

Always use cookware and woks that are

flat on the bottom and the same size as
the cooking element being used.

Cookware should not extend more than

1" beyond the edge of the cooking

element.

can block the normal heat flow

7

CLOCKANDTIMER

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The CLOCK and TIMER are controlled with touch pads. They do not

control any of the oven operations. (Appearance may vary.)

1. Press CLOCK

2, Use the UP or DOWN touch pad to set the

correct time of day.

3. The clock will start keeping time and the
words "SET TIME" will disappear within
the next 60 seconds.

The TIMER displays hours and minutes. The

maximum setting is 9 hours and 45 minutes on

the TIMER. Seconds will be displayed during
the countdown of the last minute only. The
TIMER will beep when one minute remains in

the countdown. Seconds will be displayed
during the last minute countdown. "HR:MIN"

will disappear from display.

1. Press TIMER ON/OFF uO0" appears

and "SET TIMER" flashes. "HR:MIN"
appears.

2. Select the desired time using the UP or
DOWN touch pad. The TIMER will begin

to count down and "SET TIMER" will
disappear about 4 seconds after you select

the time. If you do not wish to wait 4
seconds, press TIMER and the countdown

will begin immediately.

To reset the timer during countdown use the
UP or DOWN arrow pad "SET TIMER" will

flash and you can reset the TIMER. The
TIMER will count down from the new time you

select and "SET" will disappear in about 4
seconds.

If you wish to cancel the TIMER while it is
counting down, press TIMER ON/OFF The

word "TIME" will disappear from the display

and the display will return to the time of day.

If you wish to cancel the TIMER while "SET

TIMER" is flashing in the display, press
TIMER ON/OFF twice.

The END.OF.CYCLE tone will sound when

the TIMER countdown is complete. The
display will show "00" and you will hear a

series of beeps. Press TIMER ON/OFF or

CLOCK to stop the tone.

8

OVENCOOKINGTIPS

It is normal to have some odor when using

your oven for the first time. This is caused by

the heating of new parts and insulation.

To help eliminate this odor, ventilate the

room by opening a window or using a
vent hood.

IMPORTANT:

Never cover the
oven bottom or oven

rack with aluminum

foil. Improper use

can cause poor heat

flow, poor baking

results, and may

damage the oven
finish.

Let the oven preheat thoroughly when recipes
call for preheating. Preheating is bringing the

temperature up to the temperature you will be
using during baking. When the oven has

reached the preheat temperature, the
indicator light will turn off. Have foods nearby

ready to place in the oven.

In the back of the oven you will notice a small
tube. This is a heat sensor that maintains the

temperature of the oven. Never move or bend
this tube.

OVEN TEMPERATURE

SENSOR

The oven vent is located under the right rear

element. This area could become very hot
during oven use. The vent is important for
proper air circulation. Never block this

vent.

OVEN VENT

LOCA_ON

Opening the door often to check foods will

cause heat loss and poor baking results.

9 oven cooking tips continued

OVENCOOKINGTIPSoont,'nued

FLAT COOKIE SHEETS

(withoutsides)

Flat cookie sheets allow air to circulate all
around the cookies for even browning.

SHINY PANS

(reflect heat)
Shiny pans are perfect for cakes and quick

breads that have a golden brown crust.

GLASS_ DARK NON.STICK_ OR
DARKENED BY AGE BAKEWARE

(absorb heat)

As the oven heats, the change in temperature
inside the oven causes water droplets to form

on the oven door glass. Toprevent this, open

the door momentarily toallow themoist air out.

If baking with more than one pan, place the

pans so each has at least 1 to 1 1/2" of air

space around it. Place pans so one is not
directly above the other.

Perfect for yeast breads, pie crust or foods that
have a brown crust. The oven temperature
should be reduced by 25°F.

The Oven Temperature Sensor at the back of
the oven continuously senses and controls the
temperature inside the oven. To keep a
constant set temperature, the elements will
cycle or turn on and off during cooking.

10 oven cooking tips continued

OVENCOOKINGTIPScontinued

The oven racks
are designed

with stop locks, a BUMP IN
convenience as BACK

well as a safety
precaution for

placing foods inor
removing foods

from the oven.

When the racks

are placed correctly in the oven, the guides

have a bump to prevent the racks from tilting.

Your oven has four (4) rack positions that may

be used during cooking.

The top position is only a guide. It
cannot be used as a rack position.

4
3
2

_4
_3

1. Set the OVEN
CONTROL KNOB to

the desired temperature.

2. When baking is finished,

turn the OVEN
CONTROL KNOB to

the "OFF" position.

Roasting iscooking tender cuts of meats with dry
heat. It is not necessary to preheat your oven

before roasting.

2

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OFF

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Always place oven racks in the proper
position while oven is cool.

You may feel that your new oven cooks

differently than the oven it replaced. We
recommend that you use your new oven a few

weeks to become more familiar with it,

following the times given in your recipes as a
guide. See Do It Yourself Adjustment at the
back of this manual to make the adjustment if

you feel your oven is too hot or too cool for your

cooking preference.

GENERAL ROASTING INSTRUCTIONS

1, Place meat (fatty side up) on a roasting

rack or in a shallo wpan about the same size
of the meat.

2. Place pan in No. I or No. 2 rack position.

3. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the

desired temperature.

Remember:

Most meats continue to cook internally after
being taken out of the oven.

11

BROILING

Broiling is cooking by direct
heat from the upper element.

The oven door should remain

opened to the broil stop
position during broiling.

It is not necessary to preheat the oven when
broiling. Use the broiler pan and grid that

came with your range. Both are designed for
proper drainage of fat and liquids.

Foil must be molded tightly
to the grid and slits cut into

the foil to match those of
the grid. This allows fats and

liquids to drain into the
broiler pan, preventing fire

and excessive smoke.

Always remove the pan
and grid from the oven.

Storing or forgetting a
soiled broiler pan in the
oven is a potential smoke

or fire hazard.

The U.S.Department ofAgriculture notes that meat
cooked rare is popular, but meat cooked to only

140°F (rare) means that some poisoning

organisms may survive.

The closer you place foods to the broil element,
the faster foods brown on the outside yet remain

red to pink in the center.
Moving meats awayfrom theelementwill allowthe

meat to cook to the center while browning on the

outside. Using thispositioning, cook side l at least
2 minutes longer than side 2. If your oven is
connected to 208 volts, you may want to use a

higher rack position and/or broil foods longer.

The size, weight, thickness, starting
temperature and your preference of thedoneness

of the meat will affect broiling. This chart is based

on meats at refrigerator temperature.

RACK

POSITION

3

• Choose tender cuts of meat at least 3/4"
thick for broiling.

• Trim the outerlayeroffat, slit the edges to
keep meats from curling.

• Always use tongs to turn meats. Piercing
meat allows juices to escape.

Salt the first side of meats just before
tuming, the second side just before

serving. Brush chicken and fish with butter
several times as they broil.

• Chicken and fish should be placed on the

grid skin side down. For fish, lightly grease

the grid to prevent sticking.

3

TO SET BROIL:

1. Set the 0 VEN CONTROL
KNOB to BROIL.

2. When broiling is finished, turn the OVEN
CONTROL KNOB to the "OFF'position.

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OFF

CLEANING

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

• Dishwashingdetergent

• Warm water

• Softcloth
Do not use abrasive cleaners,

industrial cleaners, or bleach.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

• Dishwashingdetergent

• Warm water

• Soap-filled steel wool pad

• Commercial oven cleaner

TO CLEAN:

Allow the pan to soak. Sprinkle the grid with

dishwashing detergent and cover with a damp
cloth or paper towel and let stand. Scour as

needed. Wash, rinse, and dry well. You may
also place both the pan and grid in the

dishwasher.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

• Dishwashing detergent

• Warm water

• Paper towels

TO CLEAN

Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powder,
or harsh abrasives. Ifmarinades, tomato sauce,

basting materials, etc. should spill, wipe up as
muchaspossible. Whensurfaceshavecooled

thoroughly clean painted areas.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

• Oven cleaner

TO CLEAN

Clean up after each oven use. Rinse
thoroughly. Do not coat bake or broil element
with oven cleaner. When using Oven cleaner
read directions on container carefully.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

• Dishwashing detergent • Ammonia

• Warm water • Abrasive cleaner

• Paper towel • Scouring pad

TO CLEAN

Clean after each use. If acidic foods (hot fruit
filling, milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut or sauces
with vinegar or lemon juice) spill, use a dry

paper towel to wipe up as much as possible.

When surface has cooled thoroughly clean

cooktop.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

• Glass cleaner

• Paper towels

• Baking soda

TO CLEAN

For everyday cleaning, use glass cleaner and
a paper towel. For stubborn soil, use paste of

baking soda and water. Rinse thoroughly.

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REMOVABLEPARTS

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

• Dishwashing detergent

• Warm water
* Soft cloth

MOLDED

RIB

_$PRING

CLIP

CLEAR GROOVE

IN STEM

TO REMOVE:

light switch Is in the off

_ CAUTION: Be sure the oven

position. Do not touch a hot

light bulb with wet hands or a
wet cloth. Wait until the bulb

has cooled and use a dry cloth. Never

touch the live collar of the bulb. If you

are replacing a broken light bulb, make
sure the power supply is off.

GLASS

j._E COLLAR

1. Be sure the control knob is in the off
position.

2. Pull straight off the stem.
Using a piece of string can make removing the

knob easier. Slip the string under and around
the knob, pulling straight out.

TO CLEAN:

Wash the knob throughtly with soapy water.

Dry completely with a soft cloth. DO NOT let

the knob soak.

TO REPLACE:

1. Check the back of the knob. The molded rib

of the knob is designed to fit perfectly onto
the knob stem.

2. Align the the molded rib to the clear groove

in the knob stem.

3. Push the knob back as far as it will go.

BULB

TO REPLACE:

1. Unscrew the light blub.

2. Replace the bulb with a 3 1/2" 40 watt

appliance bulb.

14 removable parts continued

REMOVABLEPARTScontinued

CLEANING MATERIALS

• Dishwashing detergent

• Warm water

• Scouring pad or soap-filled steel wool
pad

BUMP

RAISED BACK

OF THE RACK

TO REMOVE:

1. Pull the racks out to the stop lock position.

2. Pull up the front of the rack and slide under

the bump of the rack guide.

TO CLEAN:

Clean with warm water and detergent. For
hard to remove stains, gently scrub with a

scouring pad or a soap-filled steel wool pad.

Rinse well.

BROIL STOP POSITON

TO REMOVE:

1. Open the door to the broil stop position.

2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up
and off the hinges. DO NOT LIFT

DOOR BY THE HANDLE.

removed and the hinge arms

_ CAUTION: When the door is

are at the broil stop position.

As a precaution, cover the
hinge arms with toweling or an

empty paper towel roll. Do not bump or

try to move the hinge arms while working
in the oven area. They could snap back

causing injury to the hands or damage
the porcelain finish of the front frame.

TO REPLACE:

TO REPLACE:

1. Place the raised back of the rack onto the

rack guides.

2. Lift the front of the rack until the raised back
slides under the bump of the rack guides.

3. Slide the rack all the way back,

1. Make sure the hinge arms are in the broil

stop position.

2. Lift the door by the sides.

3. Line up the slots at the bottom edge of the

door with the hinge arms.

4. Slide the door down on to the hinge arms as
far as it will go.

5. Close the door.

15 removable parts continued

REMOVABLEPARTScontinued

CLEANING MATERIALS

* Dishwashing detergent

• Damp cloth

• Warm water

TO REMOVE:

stops.

1. Pull the drawer out until it

2. Lift the front of the drawer _11

until the stop guide of the
drawer clears the stop

guide on the base rail.

3. Lift the drawer up and
over the drawer stop.

3. Liftuponthefrontofthedraweruntilthestop
guide of the drawer clears the stop guide of

the base rail. Slide the drawer into place.

CAUTION: The drawer gives

cookware and bakeware.

_ ou space for keeping

in this drawer. Do not overload the

storage drawer, ff the drawer is too
heavy, it may slip off the base rail when

opened.

Plastics and flammable
materials should not be kept

SUPPORT RODS

TO CLEAN

Wipe the inside and outside with warm soapy

water and a damp cloth or sponge. Do not use
harsh abrasives or scouring pads on the
drawer.

TO REPLACE

1. Lift the front of the drawer

stop and lower the stop

of the drawer through the
opening of the base rail.

2. Lower the front of the
drawer and push back

the drawer until it stops.

1. Grasp the edge of the cooktop and rift up.

2. Holding the cooktop with one hand, lift the

support rod(s) up and rest the edge of the
cooktop on it.

3. When cleaning is finished, lower the
support rod(s) and the cooktop.

CAUTION: When working in
this area, be careful not to

bump into the support rod(s).

The porcelain enamel surface

of the cooktop can chip If
dropped.

16 removable parts continued

REMOVABLEPARTScontinued

For blue-gold heat stains-- use a metal

polish.

These stains are caused by overheating, and

are usually permanent. To help minimize this
effect, avoid excessive use of high heat set-

tings and use flat bottom pans that do not
extend more than 1" from the edge of the

cooking element.

TO REMO VE:

1. Be sure the controls are in the off position

and the elements are cool before attempt-

ing to remove them.

2. Grasp the element and lift slightly, just
enough to clear the drip bowl and pull it

straight out.

CAUTION: Do not lift the _

_ elernent more than 1': Lifting

3. Lift out the drip bowl.
TO CLEAN THE DRIP BOWL:

For brown food stains -- use dishwash ing

detergent, warm water, plastic scouring pads,
mild abrasive cleaners, soap- filled scouring

pads or ammonia.

Clean drip bowls after each use. Rinse and

dry well. Foods that are not removed can
cause permanent stains that cannot be
removed. For heavily soiled bowls, place an

ammonia- soaked paper towel over the bowl

to loosen the soil, then gently scrub the bowl

with a plastic scouring pad.

the element more than 1" can

damage the receptacle,

causing the element not to lie
flat when it is plugged back in.

CAUTION: Do not operate the
cooktop elements without the

drip bowl in place. Scorching
of the cooktop, burning of
wiring insulation and loss of

energy will occur.

i

TO REPLACE THE UNIT:

1. Place the drip bowl into the opening and

make sure the receptacle is visible.

2. Slide the element firmly back into the
receptacle and lower it onto the drip bowl.

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BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICE

To save you time and money, before making a service call, check the list below for any

problem you may feel you have with the performance of your range. If the problem is

something you cannot repair, use the Consumer Service Numbers located at the back of this

manual When making any calls, have the model number, repair parts list, use

and care manual and the date of purchase available.

PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE

Oven will not work;
totally inoperative.

Foods do not

hake properly.

No power to range.

a. Oven is not a.

preheated.

b. Improper rack or pan b.

placement,

C. Oven vent blocked or c.

covered.

d. Improper use of foil.

e. Improper

temperature setting for

utensil used.

f. Recipe not followed, f.
g. Improper oven control g.

calibration.

h. Range and oven rack h.

not level

POSSIBLESOLUTION

a. Check the household circuit

breaker or fuse box.

b. Check to make sure the range is

plugged in.

Be sure to preheat until the tone
sounds.

Maintain uniform air space around
pans and utensils. See oven
cooking section.

Keep vent clear.

d. Racks should not be covered

during baking.

e. Reduce temperature 25 degrees

for glass or dull/darkened pans.

Check recipe and measurement.
Check the temperature adjustment

following this section.
Check the installation instructions

for leveling.

Oven temperature
seems inaccurate.

Oven light does
not work.

Oven control calibration.

a. Light switch is in

off position.

b. Bulb needs

replacing.

18 before calling for service continued

See oven cooking section.

a. Check switch setting.

b. Check or replace light bulb.

BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICEcontinued

PROBLEM

Foods do not
broil properly.

Oven smokes,

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOL UTION

a. Improper rack

position.

b. Oven preheated.
c. Improper use of foil.

d. Oven door closed

during broiling.

e, Low voltage (208

volts).

f. Improper broiling

time.

a. Dirty oven.

b. Improper use

of aluminum foil,

co Broiler pan containing

grease left in the oven,

a. Check broil pan placement; see

broiling section,

b. Do not preheat when broiling.
c. Check broiling section.
d. Open door to broil stop position.

e. Use higher rack position and/or

longer cooking time.

fo Check broiling chart in broiling

section.

a. Check for heavy spillover.

b. Use of foil not recommended.

c. Clean pan and grid after each

use.

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"DOIT YOURSELF"TEMPERATUREADJUSTMENT

You may feel that your new oven cooks
differently than the oven it replaced. We

recommend that you use your new oven a few

weeks to become more familiar with it,

following the times given in your recipes as a
guide.

ff you think your new oven is too hot (burning
foods) or not hot enough (foods are

undercooked) you can adjust the temperature
yourself. Theappearanceandtextureoffoods

is a better indicator of oven accuracy than an
inexpensive thermometer, such as those found
in grocery stores, to check the temperature

settingofyournewoven. Thesethermometers
can vary by 20-40 degrees. In addition, the

oven door must be opened to read these

thermometers. Opening the door will chat?ge
the temperature of the oven.

To decide how much to change the
temperature, set the oven temperature 25

degrees higher (if foods are undercooked) or
25 degrees lower (if foods are burning) than

the temperature in your recipe, then bake. The
results of this "test" should give you an idea of
how much the temperature should be changed.

1

Turn to OFFand remove theknob by pulling
straight off

2.

Look at the back of the knob. The arrow
pointing to the center of the bottom screw

indicates the original factory setting.

3. Use a scre wdriver to loosen the two screws
about2 turns each.

4. Hold the knob handle (A on illustration) while

turning thedisk (Bon illustration) inthe desired

direction to increase or decrease the

temperature. (See illustration below for

"Standard Thermostat. ") As you turn, you

should be able to hear clicks and feelnotches

ortee th. Each click or notch is 15_F. You can
tum up to 2clicks or notches in either direction.

5. When you reach the desired adjustment,
retighten both screws. Return the knob to the
range.

(See illustration below--use the
arrows in the gray area to make your

temperature adjustment.)

"A .... B"

KNOB

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TOMAKE OVEN

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KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY

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Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your

home In perfect condi-
tion and will give you

proper performance. As
part of these efforts, we

feel It Isour responsibil-
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fFULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL "_

PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS

If, within one year from the date of Installation, any part, other than a glass

part, fails to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship,

Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge.

FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE.

LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS

If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defective In

material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.

FULL 90.DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90days from the date of Installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.

If the range Is subjected to other than private family use, the above

iwarranty coverage Is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES

This warranty applies only while this prod uct is in use In the Unlted States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.
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WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is
nationwide.

Your Kenmors Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears trained
technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the parts, tools and equipment

to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Sell!"

TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and tested

for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modern
appliance may requfre service from time to time. The

Sears Warranty plus the Sears Maintenance Agreement
provides protection from unexpected repair bnls and
assures you of enjoying maximum range efficiency.

Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance Agree-
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Maintenance Agreement.

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