Sears 93331, Kenmore 93331 Use, Care, Safety Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

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USE AND CARE

Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 5

Cooktop Controls ....................................................... 6

Clock and Timer .......................................................... 6

Oven Controls ............................................................. 6

Oven Vent ........ r...................................................... 5, 6

Oven Cooking ............................................................. 7

Broiling ........................................................................ 8

Self-Clean Cycle .................................................... 9, 10

Removal of Packaging Tape .................................... 12

Cleaning Tips ...................................................... 10, 11

Removable Range Parts .................................... 12, 13

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

What to Do Before Calling for Service .............. 14, 15

Thermosta! Adjustments ......................................... 15

WARRANTY

MODEL 93331

SEARS

Kenmore

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USE •CARE • SAFETY

MANUAL

I WARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN TiP

• INJURY COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED WITH

RANGE

• SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473

TOOLS NEEDED:

Phillips head screwdriver
1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench

Bracket attaches to floor or wallto hold either right or left 3.
rear leg leveler, iffaetenlng to floor, be surethat screws

do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If this
cannot be determined, use shorter screws that will not

penetrate through flooring.
If the bracket came with your range, It Is shipped at-

tached to the lower range back. Remove and discard
the shipping screw that holds the bracket and then

4.

follow instructions below.

1. Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the
right or left side of range location.

2. If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown In Figure 1.

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 Figure 1.

5°

ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE

PANEL

OUTSIDE EDGE OF

FLUSH WITH LEFT OR
RIGHT SIDE OF RANGE

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WALL BEHIND

Determine whether you will anchor the bracket tothe
floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with the
screws provided. Screws are self-drilling In wood,

plywood, particle and chip board, and most metal
framing. Itattachlngtomasonry, youcanbuysultable

screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use a
masonry drill to drill the required holes.

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

leveling Information before positioning range.
Slide the range Into place. Be sure rear leg leveler

fully engages slot In bracket. 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.

BRACKET

SCREWMUSTENTER_

WOODOR METAL |

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PLATE

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical

appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Teach child ran not toplay with range
knobs or any other part of the range.

Never leave children alone or unat-

tended where a range Is In use.

CAUTION:

Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets

above the range or on the
backsplash of the range. Chil-
dren climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously
injured.

Never let anyone climb, sit or stand
on the open door or any other part of
the range. Their weight may make
the range tip over.

Never leave the oven door open when
you are not watching the range.

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To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual

carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the
safety sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by

looking for the A symbol or the word "Safety".

Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that will burn.

CAUTION:

Never store things In an

oven or near cooktop elements/

burners. These things may catch
fire and plastic Items could melt.

Never use your range for warming

or heating a room. You could be

burned or seriously Injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage to

the range.

Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing

could catch fire.

Never use atowel or other bulky cloth

as a potholder. Such cloths could
catch tire on a hot element/burner.

Never let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range. Turn

handles In so th_ they cannot be
bumped Into. Keep the handles
away from other hot surface ele-

ments/burners.

Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat

settings. Bollovers cause smok-
Ing and greasy splllovers could

catch fire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range Is installed and grounded properly

by a qua,lied technician.
Always use care when touching surface elements,
oven beating elements or Inside the oven. Heating
elements could be hot enough to burn you even If they
are dark In color. The oven vent duct and oven door may
also become hot during oven use.
Alter broiling, always take the broiler pan out ol the
oven and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pen can
catch on fire next time you use the pan.

Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven. Moist or damp potholders can cause steam

burns.

Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air

and steam out before moving food.

Always follow cleaning Instructions In this book.
Always keep the range clean. Food and grease are
easy to ignIte. Clean the oven regularly.

Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or

drapes a safe distance away from your range.

Always keep wooden and plastic utensils or canned

food a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from

things that will burn, gasollne and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from
the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Clean Only parts listed in the Manual.

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders, and

linens a safe distance away from your range. Never
store such Items In or near your range.

Never heet unopened food containers. Pressurebuildup
may make container burst and cause injury.

Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the range. Never let grease build up on your range. You
can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up

grease and spills after each range use.

Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms or drip

bowls. Improper use of foil could start a fire.

Never blOck free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat

fryer. WaIt until the fat has cooled.
Place oven racks In desired poslUon while oven Iscool.

If racks must be handled when hot, do not let potholder
contact hot heating element In oven.
Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough
to cover the entire cooktop element. This will cut down
the risk of setUng potholders or clothing on fire with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pen you use will

not break when heated on the cooktop elements.

Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your range In the oven during a self-clean cycle.

Never rub, move, clean or damage the door gasket on

self-cleaning oven. The gasket Is essential for s good
seal.

I! the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn Off
and disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a
qualified technician.

Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless Instructions are given in this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician.

Do Not Use Oven Cleaners -- No commercla! oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Never put removable heating elements In water. Do not

put them in a dishwasher. Do not put them In the sell-

clean cycle ot your oven.

Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip

bowls in place. If these pans or bowls are not there
during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be

damaged.

Never clean cooktop surface when it Is hot. Some

cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could

cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.

Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do
in case of a fire.

Read and understand this information NOW!
Should you ever need it, you will net have time for

reading.

• COOKTOP GREASE FIRE

Never use water on a grease fire - It will only
spread the flames.
Never pick up a flaming pan...instead:

1. Turn off the element.

2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan.lid,
baking soda, or a foam_ halon, or dry chemical

extinguisher.

OVEN FIRE
Do not try to move the pan.

1. Close oven door and turn controls off.

2. If fire continues, throw baking soda on the
fire, or use a foam, halon, or dry chemical
extinguisher.

Never use water on a grease fire m It will only
spread the flames.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor ot California to publish a listof
substances knowntothe stateto causebirthdefectsorother
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn cus-
tomers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass Insulation In self-clean ovens gives off a
very small amount of carbon monoxide during the clean-
Ing cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with
an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

NESAF30-3

YOUR RANGE

IMPORTANT: The model and serial number of your range can be found on a tag, behind the

storage drawer panel, on the left side of the range front frame.

Cooktop Control
(See pa

Clean Indicator Light

(Glows when clean
cycle is on)

Removable Plug-In
Elements and Chrome

Reflector Bowls
(See page 11)

Lift-Up Cooktop

Oven Door
LocldUnlock Handle
(For Self-clean Cycle only;
See page 9)

Oven Bake Element

Cooktop Indicator
Light (glows when any

cooking element Is on)

Oven Indicator Light

(glows when bake or broil
elements are cycling on;
When baking, oven Is

Ight first

goes out.)

Oven Temp Knob Clock and Timer
{See pages 6 & 15) (See page 6)

Oven Light Switch

turn oven

light ON and OFF)

Oven Set Knob

(See pages 6 & 9)

Oven Vent

(Below element-

area may get hot

during oven use;

DO NOT block vent.

See page 6)

Oven Door Latch

(Locks door during

Self-clean cycle)

Removable

Oven Racks

(See page 13)

Model and Serial
Number Location

Removable
Storage Drawer
(See page 12)

Removable

Oven Door

(See page 13)

Oven Door Gasket

(See pages 9 8, 10)

Broilerpan and grid
(Seepages 8 & 10)

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TO START THINGS COOKING

COOKTOP COOKING

The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which

element Is turned on by that knob.

O0 O0 Oe O0

• 0 O0 O0 Oe

Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Rear Front

To operate cooktop controls:

1. Push to turn.

2. Set on or between marks for desired heat.

An Indicator light will glow when any cooktop element

ison. OFF

For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should usa pans that:

A_Have flat bottoms and straight sides.
B. Have light handles that do not tilt pans.

C. Are about the same size as the element.

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COOKTOPCONTROL

Never line the bowls below cooktop

elements with aluminum foil. Foil can
block normal heat flow and damage the

range. This is especially true if foil
blocks the oven vent tube under the

right rear cooktop element.

CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROLS

OVEN• TEMP

OVENSET

OFF

TO SET THE CLOCK:
Push in and turn CLOCK KNOB to sat time. Turn knob

without pushing in to set timer hand back to OFF.

TO SET THE TIMER:
Turn CLOCK KNOB counterclockwise without pushing

in.
To turn off buzzer after time is up, reset timer hand to

OFF.

NOTE: The timer Is a reminder only and will not control

the range.

TO BAKE, ROAST OR BROIL:
Be sure that the OVEN SET KNOB is turned to BAKE for

baking or roasting or BROIL for broiling.

1. Sat the OVEN TEMP KNOB to desired tempersture or
to BROIL.

For broiling the OVEN TEMP KNOB must be set to

500 BROIL.

2. When finished, turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.

NOTE: To set an automatic oven operation, the
time of day must be correct on the clock.

AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF:

1. Turn the OVEN SET KNOB to TIME BAKE (oven
Indicator light will glow).

2. Push In and turn STOP TIME KNOB to sat time when
oven will turn off. DELAY START TIME should show
same as clock.

3. Set OVEN TEMP KNOB to desired temperature.

4. When finished, turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.

AUTOMATIC OVEN ON AND OFF:

1. Turn the OVEN SET KNOB to TIME BAKE.

2. Push In and turn DELAY START TIME KNOB to set
time when oven will turn on.

3. Push in and turn STOP TIME KNOB to settime when
oven will turn off.

4. Set OVEN TEMP KNOB to desired temperature.

5. When finished, turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.
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OVEN COOKING

When cooking a food for the first time In your new

oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
Your new oven has been set correctly st the factory

and Is apt to be more accurate than the oven It

replaced.
After you have used your oven for awhile, Ifyou feel

your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust

It yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS in

this manual.

Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure ingredients properly.

Use proper pan placement.
Place pans on the oven racks with 1" - 1 1/2" of alr

space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.

Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the

oven bottom, block the free movement of air. Im-

proper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.

f f f

2 cake layers

4 cake layers

When baking several Items stagger pans so that no

pan Is directly above another.
Always turn oven to OFF before removing food.

During baking, avoid frequent door openings. Keep

oven door open as short a time as possible.

Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Watch the oven Indicator light and

put the food In the oven promptly after the IIght goes

out.

Never let food such as dairy products,
fish, meat, poultry, etc., sit for more

than I hour before cooking starts when
you set your oven for a delay start.

Room temperature promotes the

growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure

the oven light is off because heat from
the bulb will speed bacteria growth.

Do not lock the oven door during baking. The
lock/unlock handle Is used for self-cleaning only.

Avoid opening the door too often to check the food
during baking as heat will be lost. This may cause

poor baking results.
Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should

be baked In shiny pans -- to reflect the heat --
because they should have a light golden crust.

Yeast breeds and pis crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat

-- because they should have a brown, crisp crust.

Be sure the underside of the pan is shiny too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over-browning on the bottom of your food.

Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures if exterior of pan

Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.

There may be some odor when the oven Isfirst used.
This Is caused by the heating of new parts and

Insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil

can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly above the bake

element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface; therefore, it

should not be used.
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets

without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby

before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,

the preheat temperature will be lost.

Use residual heat In oven whenever possible to

finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Use

residual heat when warming rolls or precooked
desserts. NEOVC08-2

BROILING

• Do not lock oven door during broiling. The
lock/unlock handle Is used for self-cleaning only.

Broiling Is cooking by direct heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat

should be selected for bronlng. For best results
steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick.

Alter placing food on the broiler pen, put the pen on

the rack In the lower oven. The recommended rack

position and cooking time can be found In the chart
at right.

The closer the food is to the broil burner, the faster

the meat browns on the outside, yet stays redto pink

In the center. Moving the meat farther away from the
burner lets the meat cook to the center while

browning outside. Side one should be cooked I - 2
minutes longer than side two.

Your oven door should be open to
the broil stop position while
broiling. If the door is closed the

food will roast and not broil.

Use only the broller pan and grid that came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper

drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.

Do not preheat when broiling. Preheating may

cause the thermostat to cycle the broil burner off
and on. For even broiling on both sides, start the

food on a cold pan.

Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.
Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curllng.

Formaxlmum juiciness, salt the first side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second side just before
serving.

Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil. When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It Is

not necessary to turn fish.

• Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range.

Grease In the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven Is used.

• Be sure you know the correct procedure for
putting out a grease tire. See the section on

safety.

Do not cover the entire broiler

grid with foil. Poor drainage

of hot fat may cause a broiler

fire.

If a fire starts, close the oven
door and turn controls off. If

fire continues, throw baking
soda on the fire. Do not put

water on the fire.

POSITIONING BROILER PAN

Food

Steak - 1" Thick

Rare

Medium
Well Done

Ground Beef Patties

Medium - 1" Thick
Medium - 1/2" Thick

Lamb Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1/2" Thick

Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick

Fish (Fillets)

Chicken (Pieces)
Frankfurters

Bacon

Rock

Position Total Time

4 : Highest (minutes)
1 : Lowest

4 9-11
3 13-15

3 21-23

3 16-18
4 7-9

3 16-21
3 27-29
3 16-18
3 11-12
3 11-13

2 45-55
3 8-11
3 9-11

This chart is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-
ness, and atartlng temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking

time. Times In the chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature.

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THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE

1. Remove the broil pan and g rld, oven racks, all utensils
and any foil that may be In the oven. Do not try to

clean utensils or any other objects In the oven during
a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the

range during a clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide, if

you choose to leave the racks in the oven, you can
polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and

apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack
edges after the self-clean cycle. This will make the

racks easier to slide.

2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket

and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1"Into the

oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
illust ration below). Clean these areas by hand before

starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then

rinse well.

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FRONT FRAME

"_""DOOR LINER

3. Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
mucl_soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.

4. DO NOT rub or clean the door gasket (seal). The
fiberg lass material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An Intact and well-fitting oven
door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven
operation and good baking results. If you notice the
gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any
way, or if it has become displaced on the door, you

should have it replaced. The door gasket Is designed
with a 5" to 6" gap at the bottom to allow proper air

circulation.

For your safety, the oven door cannot
be unlocked while the oven is at clean-

ing temperature. After a clean cycle,
the door cannot be unlocked until the

temperature has droppedto a safe level.

TO SET A CLEAN CYCLE:

Recommended Cleaning Times:

Light Soil ............................................ 1 1/2 hours

Moderate Soil .................................... 2 1/2 hours

Heavy Soil .......................................... 3 1/2 hours 9

1. Set DELAY START TIME KNOB on the clock to the
present time of day.

2. Set the STOP TIME knob to the time of day when you
want the clean cycle to end.
Note: The oven will not unlock until the

temperature has dropped to e safe level after
the stop time.

3. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to CLEAN.

4. Turn OVEN TEMP KNOB counterclockwise to CLEAN.
Turn the knob all the way until It stops.

5. Slide the door lock/unlock handle all the way to the

right to lock the door. You may need to press onthe
door slightly to get It to lock.

OVEN • TEMP OVEN SET

CLEA_

OFF

TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:

1. Turn STOP TIME knob to the current time of day.

2. Allow sufficient time for cooling.
Do not force the door lock handle. Slide door lock/

unlock handle to left to unlock door.

3. Allow sufficient time for cooling.

WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS FINISHED:

1. Stop time will be the same as the time of day.

2. Allow sufficient time for cooling. Do not |orce the

door lock handle. Slide door lock/unlock handle to

left to unlock door.

3. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF. Turn OVEN TEMP
KNOB clockwise.

AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE

After aclean cycle, you may notice some white ash In the

oven. Just wipe It up with a damp cloth.

Ifwhite spots remain, scrub them with a soap-filled steel
wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a white

vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue that cannot be removed by theclean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated. NESCL22-2

TO SET DELAYED CLEAN CYCLE:

NOTE: Clock must be sot to correct time of day.

1. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to CLEAN.

2. Set the Delay Start Time Knob on the clock to the time
of day when you want cleaning to begin.

3. Set the Stop Time Knob to the time of day when you
want the clean cycle to end. (See recommended

cleaning times on previous page.)

4. Turn OVEN TEMP KNOB to CLEAN. Turn the knob
all the way until It stops.

5. Slide the door lock/unlock handle all the way to the
right to lock the door.

After cleaning ends, wait for oven to cool. Turn OVEN SET
KNOBandOVENTEMP KNOBtoOFF. SlldedoorlockhJnlock

handletoleft to unlockdoor. Neverforcethe doorlock hendle.

CLEANING TIPS

Onthe following pages, all removable parts on your range are shown. Refer to thosepages when cleaning your range.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safeto useon allcleanable parts of your range.

Do not use metal scoudng pads, except where recommended.

PART CLEANING MATERIALS

Control panel and knobs Detergent, warm water, soft cloth

Porcelain enameled

cooktop

Self-cleaning oven
finish

Oven door gasket

Detergent, warm water, plastic or ny-
lon scouring pad, cleansing powder

REMARKS

DO not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleaning.

Clean after each splllover. If acidic foods
(such as hot fruit fillings, milk, tomatoes,

sauerkraut or sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) should spill on the cooktop, use
a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash
and rinse. For other spills, such as fat spatterlngs, wash with soap and water when
cooled and then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth.

Detergent, warm water and/or soap-

tilled steel wool pad

Do not use oven cleaner In or around
any part of the oven

Do Not clean

RInsawell after cleanlng. CleaningInside the
oven need only be done asan optionaltouch-
up between solf-clean cycles. See the self-
cleaningsection for more information.

Do Not cleanthe door gasket; the fiberglass

materialof the gasket has anextremely low resistanceto abrasion. An Intactand well-fitting
oven door gasket Isessentialfor energy efficient oven operation and good baking results.

Ifyou noticethe gasket becoming worn, frayed ordamaged Inany way, or ifit hasbecome
displaced on the door, you should have It replaced.

Oven racks Detergent, warm water, soap-filled Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor-

scouring pad, plastic scouring pad oughly.

Burner box bottom (area Detergent and water Clean after each splllover with detergent
under cooktop) and water. Dry well.

Broiler pan and grid

Detergent,warm water,soap-fflied scour-

Ing pad, commercial oven cleaner (pan

only)

Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.

Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm

water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and

cover with damp cloth or paper towels. Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes. Rinse
or scour as needed. Dry well. Grid and pan may be washed In a dishwasher.

Glass Glass cleaner and paper towels Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking

soda and water. DO NOT use abrasiveclean-
ers. Rlnsothoroughly.

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CLEANING TIPS (cont.)

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PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS

Chrome drip bowls

Brown food stains

Detergent and water, plastic scouring
pads, mlld abrasive cleaners, soap-

filled scouring pads, ammonia

Bowls can permanently discolor if
exposed to excessive heat or if soil
is allowed to bake on.

After each use, wash, rinse and dry to
prevent difficult soils. If heavily soiled,
place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on
stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub
with plastic scouring pad.

These stains are caused by overheaUng,
normally occur over a period of fime, and

usually are permanent.

Blue/gold heat Metal Polish
stains

To minimize:

1. Avoidexcesstveuseofthehighheatsetting. UseItto startcooking,thenlowerthe heatsetting
to finish cooking.

2. Use flat bottompans that do not extendmore than two Inches from the surface element.

REMOVABLE KNOBS

The control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off stem. Be sure that the knob

is in the OFF position before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or apiece

of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
Caution: Read these instructions carefully be-

fore replacing the knobs, Replacing the knobs
improperly will damage the knobs and the spring
clip on the stems. If this happens, the knobs will

fit loosely.
To replace the knob:

1. The knob stem has a groove In each side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is

clear (see illustration).

2. Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.

3. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the
knob into the clear groove on the stem.

MOLDED

RIB

SPRING

CLIP

REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS

The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls

removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned

off and elements are cool before you remove or

replace a cooktop unit.

To remove:

1. Grasp element, tilt It upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element

will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far

upward when _emoved.

2. See the Cleaning Tips Section about Information on
cleaning reflector bowls.

3. Lift out the bowl.

Do not put the element into water. It cleans itself when
heated during normal use.

Do not lift a plug-in unit more than 1". If you do, it may
not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug-in unit more than 1" above

the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.

IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the cooktop, burning of wiring insu.

lation and loss of energy.

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To replace:

1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle is showing
In the bowl opening.

2. Slidetheplug ofthe efament firmly intothe receptacle

and lower the element Into place.

NECCH42

REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:

When packaging tape is remov_.d from your appliance, you may find some adhesive still on the product. To remove
the adhestve and assure you do not damage the finish, use an application of household liquid dlshwashlng detergent,
mineral o11,or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth. DO NOT use a plastic pad or equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply
an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure Is also safe for the face of microwave
doors and other plastic parts.

NOTE:

The plastic tape that Is not removed from chrome trlm on range parts CANNOT be removed If baked on.

REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER

This drawer gives you space for keeping cook-
ware and bakeware. Plastics and flammable

material should not be kept in this drawer.

Do not overload the storage drawer. Ifthe drawer Is too
heavy, it may slip offthetrack when opened. Toopenthe

drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight
out.

To remove:

Pull drawer straight out and lift over the guide stops.

To replace:

Lift over the guide stops and slide drawer Into place.

GUIDE STOP

Thts drawer gives you space for keeping cookware and

bakeware. Plastics and flammable material should not
be kept in this drawer.

REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT

Be sure that the light switch is in the off position.
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch oven

bulb with wet hands. Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth.

Never touch the electrically live collar on the

bulb when replacing it.

Electrical power must be shut off if you have to

replace a broken bulb.

1. Unscrew glass cover and remove.

2. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appllance bulb.

3. Replace the cover.

Note: We recommend you usea40wattappnancebulb

that Is no longer than 3 1/2".

GLASS RETAINER

BULB __

GLASS COVER _

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REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS

Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.

To install:

1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack
guides.

2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack and push the rack
all the way In.

To remove:

1. Pull the oven rack out, then up.

Some models have one standard oven rack and one
folding oven rack.
The folding rack can be easily stored away when not in

use.

NOTE:

The racks are designed with stop locks. When placed
correctly on the rack support and extended from the
oven, the stop lock prevents the racks from tilting when
you are removing food from the racks or placing food on

them.

NOTE: For best performance, remove oven racks dur-

Ing a clean cycle, if oven racks are left In the
range durlng a self-clean cycle, they will darken,

lose their luster and become hard to slide.
If you choose to leave the racks In the oven,

you can polish the edges of the racks with steel
wool and apply a small amount of vegetable oll
to the rack edges after the self-clean cycle.

REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR

TO remove:

1. Open the door to the stop position (see Illustration).

2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the
hinges. Do not lift door by the handle; glass breakage
or damage to the door could result.

NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
ere at stop position, do not bump or try to move
the hinge arms. The hinges could snap back

causing an injury to the hands or damage to the
porcelain on the front of the range. Cover the
hinges with toweling or empty towel roils while
working in the oven area.

To replace:

1. Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.

The hinge arms must still be in the stop
position.

2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as itwill
go and close the door.

STOP BROIL)POSITION

HINGE

LIFT-UP COOKTOP

The cooktop can be raised so the area underneath
can be cleaned.

To raise cook|op:

1. Remove the cooktop units.

2. Grasp the front of the cooktop and lift up until the
support rods snap into position to hold the cooktop.

Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain enameled
cooktops carefully.

To lower cooktop:

1. Push Inonthe front of the support rodswhile lowering
the cooktop.

NOTE: Some models do not have prop rods.

PROP RODS // ///

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NEMNT55-1

BEFORE CALLINP. FOR SERVICE

Save time and money _ Check this list before you call for service.
To ellmlnateunnecessarv servme calls, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, if you have a

problem, always cneck tillS list or common proolems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem yot, car'not fi_ y_urself, call ynur nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When

calling, have this _rlaJ;uai, th_ - , J-_ _,|_ r_;st, your model number serial number and purchase date handy.

PROBLEM

• Range does not work;
totally inoperative

• Oven does not heat;
cooktop elements OK

I. Cooktop does not

work; oven OK

Foods do not bake
properly

• Oven temperature

seems inaccurate

• Foods do not broil
properly

• Oven smokes

• Oven door acciden-

tally locked while bak-

Ing or broiling
Oven emits odor

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No power to range

Oven controls set Incorrectly

Oven Temp Knob turned too
far past 500 Broil

Element(s) unplugged

Improper operation of control
Oven not preheated long

enough
Improper rack or pan place-

ment
Oven vent blocked or covered

Improper temperature setting •

for utensil used

Recipe not followed
Range and oven rack not level •

Using Improper cookware
Thermostat calibration

Oven door closed

Improper rack position .

Oven preheated
Improper utensil used

Improper broiling time

Dirty oven
Broiler pan full of grease left

In oven

Oven has heated to high tem- •
peratures

Oven installation may emit •
odor during first few usages

Failure to wipe out excessive •
soil during seIFcleaning

DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
Check cord (If equlppad) to be sure It Is

plugged in.
Check oven control.

500 Broil must be aligned with Indicator mark
above Oven Temp Knob.

Check element connecUons byremoving and
re-plugging element(s) firmly.

Be sure knob is pushed In while turning.
Be sure to preheat until Oven Temp Indicator

Light goes out.
Maintain uniform alr space around pans and

utensils; see cooking hints section.
Reflector bowl for right rear element must

have hole in the center over the oven vent.
Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/

darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?

Check the Installation Instructions for level-

ing Instructions.
See cooking hints.

See adjustments described In THERMOSTAT
ADJUSTMENTS section.

Opendoor to broil stop position.
Check broil pan placement; see Broiling sec-

tion.

Do not preheat when broiling.
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with range.

Check broiling chart.
Check for heavy splllover.

Check pan and grid after each use.

Turn Oven Set Knob to OFF. Allow oven to

cool until lock handle slides easily. Never
force door lock/unlock handle.

Put oven through a self-clean cycle tospeed
up process of odor "wearing off."

Wipe excessive soil before beginning self
clean cycle.

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

Oven will not self-clean Controls set Incorrectly See self-clean Instructions.
or poor self-cleaning Clean cycle Interrupted too Heavily soiled ovens require a 3 1/2 hour

results soon clean cycle.

Oven too dirty Heavy splllovers should be removed be-

fore setting clean cycle, Repeat clean

cycle.

Oven door will not un- Clean cycle not complete Oven must cool below lock temperature.
lock Door accidentally locked Turn oven control to OFF. Wait until oven

while baking or broiling cools and door will unlock. Do not force

the door lock.

Oven light does not Light switch in OFF position Check switch setting; see operating in-
work structions.

Light bulb burned out Check or replace light bulb; see remov-

able parts section of this manual.

THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS

The temperature In your new oven has been set cor-
rectly at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipe
temperatures and times the first few times you bake In
your new oven.

We do not recommend the use of Inexpensive thermom-
eters, such as those found in the grocery store, to
readjust the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers can vary by 20° - 40°F. Your oven
has been preset to maximize cooking efficiency.

If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
adjust It yourself. To decide how much to change the
temperature, set the oven temperature 25°F higher or
lower than the temperature in your recipe, then bake.
The results Ofthis "test" should give you an idea of how
much the temperature should be changed.

To adjust knob:

1. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF and remove the knob

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 screwdriver to loosen the two screws about 2
turns each.

4. Hold the knob handle (A on Ulustrat[on) while turning
the disk (B on Illustration) in the desired direction to

Increaseordecreasethetempemture. (See illustration
below for "Self-Clean Thermostat.") Asyou turn, you

should be able to hear clicks and feel notches or

teeth. Each click or notch is 15°F, You can turn up

to 2 clicks or notches in either direction.

5. When you reach the desired adjustment, retighten

both screws.

"A .... B"

KNOB DiSK

TOMAKEOVEN
COOLER

TURNDISK

TOMAKEOVEN
HOTTER
TURNDISK

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NOTES

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NOTES

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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 condition

_nd will give you proper

performance. AS part of

these efforts, we feel it Is

our responsibility to pro-

vide you with this warranty

for your range.

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL

PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS

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

part, falls 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 90 days from the date of InStallation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operaUon of the range,
except for normal maintenance.

If the range is subjected to other than private family use, the above
warranty coverage Is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTERIDEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.

Dept. 731 CR.W
Sears Tower

_.. Chicago, IL 60684

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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 Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians spec:fically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We SelW'

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 require service from time

to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Main-
tenance Agreement provides protection from un-

expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying

maximum range efficiency.

Hers'_ a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a

Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.

YearsofOwnershipCoverage lstYear 2ndYear 3rdYear

Replacement of Defective

1 Partsother than Porcelain W MA MA

or Glass

90 DAYS

2 Mechanical Adlustment W MA MA

30 DAYS

3 Porcelain and Glass Parts W MA MA

Annual Preventive Meinten-

4 anceCheckatyourr.quest MA MA MA

W - Warrllnty MA. Medn_nance At/reen_nt

CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE

CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

ld_ (_ I"1 IT_ C) ['!_ ® America's Best Selling Appliance Brand

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684

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