Sears Kenmore Classic 98591,Kenmore Classic 98598 Owner's Manual

K_nmore

CLASSIC ®

ELECTRIC RANGE

OWNER'S MANUAL

models 98591/98598

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION
INTEGRAL VENTING

HOOD EXTENSION

CARE AND USE

Important Safety Instructions
Features of Your Cooking Center
Surface Cooking:

Canning Tips
Sudace Cooking Guide

Ovens:

Clock/Timer
Control Settings

Baking, Baking Guide

Roasting, Roasting Guide
Broiling, Broiling Guide
Favorite American Recipes
Care & Cleaning

Thermostat Adjustment
Self-Cleaning Instructions

Exhaust System

PROBLEM SOLVER

The Problem Solver lists causes of
minor operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

WARRANTY

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin--Read these instructions com-

pletely and carefully,
IMPORTANT--Save these instructions for local

inspector's use.
IMPORTANT--OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

AND ORDINANCES.
Note to Installer--Be sure to leave these instruc.

tions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer--Keep this Owner's Manual for
future reference.

Note--This appliance must be properly grounded.

Tools You Will Need

Electric drill

3/32" drill bit

Phillips head screwdriver

Blade type screwdriver

Hammer
Knife

Electrician pliers

Electrical Requirements

CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT USE

AN EXTENSION CORD WiTH THIS APPLIANCE.

IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ALUMINUM HOUSE

WIRING TO COPPER LEADS CAN RESULT IN A
SERIOUS PROBLEM. USE ONLY CONNECTORS

DESIGNED FOR JOINING COPPER TO ALUMINUM
AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOM-
MENDED PROCEDURE CLOSELY.

REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT
BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

• This appliance must be supplied with the proper

voltageand frequency, andconnectedtoan individual,
properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a cir-

cuit breaker or time delay fuse, as noted onthe rating
plate. (Rating plateis located on the loweroven door

frame.)

• Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.

• If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications,call a licensed electrician.

• Because range terminals are not accessible after
range is in position,flexible service conduit or cord

must be used.

Step I

Preparation of Wag or Cabinet

1. All vertical dimensions given are for 36" recom-

mended height fromtop of trim to floor. The leveling
screws can be used to obtain approximately 112'
additional height,but the vertical dimensions should

be adjusted accordingly.

2. Leveling screwsmust be reassembled tothe range
after removing the wood shipping frame.

Toeliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface units,the maximum depth of cabinet

installed over range must notexceed dimensions as
shown in Fig. below.

15"VENTED

MAX,

CAB.

DEPTH

WALL-

OUTLET

8OX

OUTLET80X

INSTALLED

f OFRANGE LEFTOF

OFRANGE

CORD FLOOR 2-1/4"

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Step 1 (continued)

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Step 2

Duct Installation

IMPORTANT:The exhaustairshouldnotbeventedinto
a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.

• The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with

a standard, 31/4"xl0" rectangularduct. If roundduct is
desired, a rectangular-to-roundadapter must beused.

CAUTION: If rear (horizontal) exhaust is to be used,
careshouldbetakentoaligntheexhaustwiththe space
between 2 studs,or thewallshouldbe prepared atthe
timeit isconstructedbyleavingenoughspace between
wall studs to accommodate the exhaust.

,,Maximum ductlength--For satisfactoryairmovement

(CFM) the total duct length should not exceed 120

equivalentfeet 3V4"xl0" rectangular duct. Equivalent
feet are defined as total feet of straight duct, plus

equivalent feet of elbows, transitions,hood caps, etc.

Duct Recommendations

• Use recommended wallcap. Do notuse laundry-type

wall cap.

• Use no more than two 90° elbows with 3V4"x10" or

6" round duct. Do not overrun your system with too

many bends and turns.

• Ductsystemtothe outside.Donotventappliance into
attic or crawl space.

• Tapealljoints securelywithseveralwrapsof duct tape.
Donotbuttjoints.Alwaysuse male-femaleconnections

in direction of flow.

,, Use only one appliance per duct system. Do not

exhaust more than one appliance into a single duct
system.

•The minimum distancebetween elbows and fittings
is21/2times the normal diameter ofduct being used.

The longer the straight section the better.

• Ifusinga roofcap,donotreduce ductsize.Alsomake
sure a backdraft damper is in the roofcap.

• Hand-made crimps are likely to cause restrictions.

,, Use metal duct minimum 26 gage galvanized or

minimum24 gage aluminum. Localcodesmay require
heavier gage.

• In areas ofextreme cold weather, a thermal barrier

may be needed. Providea shortlengthofnon-metallic
ductasclosetothe wall as possibletopreventconduc-
tion along the metal duct.

,, In highaltitude installations,itisadvisabletousesix-
inchor 31/4"xl0" duct. Alsoreducethe maximumduct

run.

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Duct Rttings

_Stock

#59781

6" Adjustable

Elbow(Galv.)

Equivalent Length--10 ft.

Stock

#59581

Round Duct
Transition(Galv.)
Equivalent Length--9 ft,

RectangularElbow
formutingrightorleft

For31/4"xl0" Duct

_Stock

#59581

(Galv.) Ducts with 31,_"side down
Equivalent Length--10 It,

#59391

3t/4"xl0"Walt Cap(Painted)

IncludesDamperandScreen

EquivalentLength--32 ft.

Stock

#59281

6"RoundDuct(Galv.)

Two24" Sections
Equivalent Length--2 ft.

6" dia. Round Duct
Transition (Galv.)

Equivalent Length--7 ft.

#59691

6" WallCap(Aluminum)
IncludesDamperandScreen

EquivalentLength--40 ft.

#59296

RectangularElbow
formutingbackorfront

For31/4"xl0" Duct
(Galv.)Ductswith 10"sidedown

EquivalentLength--16 ft.

#59091

3V4"xl0" or6"RoofCap (Painted)
IncludesBackdraftDamper
andScreen

EquivalentLength--24 ft.

Stock

Rectangular Duct #56351

31/4"xt0"(Galv.)

Two 24" Sections

Equivalent Length--2 ft.

L

Equivalent Length--1 ft.

Straight Duct--t ft,

SAFETY

INSTALLATION MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES, USE

ONI2f MJ_TERIALSWHICH CONFORM TO UNDER-
WRITERS' LABORATORIES, NATIONAL ELEC-

TRIC CODE AND THE LOCAL CODE IN EFFECT.
BE SURE THE POWER IS DISCONNECTED

BEFORE DOING ANY ELECTRICAL WORK.

Further instructions on wiring can be found in Sears
book"Simplified ElectricalWiring"available fromSears

storesand catalog. (Stock No. 5428.)

Step 3

Preparefor ElectricalConnection

Use only a 3-conductor, or if required, a 4-conductor
rangecordsetasnoted below.These cordsetsare pro-

videdwith ring type terminals.
The electrical ratingof the cord mustbe 125/250 volts

minimum, 40 amperes.
NOTE: Onlya 4-conductorcordistobe usedwhen the

appliance isinstalled ina mobilehome or where local
codes do not permit grounding throughthe neutral.

Step 4

1. Locateconnector block at the bottom rear ofrange
and remove rear wiring cover.

2. Directly belowthe connector block is a holewith a
knockout ring for accommodating conduit fittings.

Bracketsprovidedare usedtosupportthe flexible cord

strain relief,which must be securely attached to the
cord set.

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Step 5

3 Wire System

The followingprocedureshouldbeusedforcopper (#1)
or aluminum (#2) wire connection:

Power Cord Installation--insert screws through

power cordterminals sothat the screwspass through
connector blockterminals and engage nuts. Tighten
screws securely.

POWER CORD

RING TERMINAL

CONNECTOR

BLOCK
TERMINAL

POWER

CORD

MOVABLE
NUT

Cable Direct Installation--Clamp bare wires between
the connector block terminals and movable nuts with

screws tightened securely.

SCREW

CONNECTOR

BLOCK

TERMINAL

WIRE_ . FLEXIBLE

1. Copper Wiring

Connect the neutral or grounded wireofthe supplycir-
cuit to the neutral terminal of the connector block,
located in the center. The power leads must be con-

nected to the outside brass terminals.

NEUTRAL

TERMINAL

GROUNDING STRAP

(GROUNDED TO RANGE)

WARNING: CONNECTOR BLOCK IS APPROVED
FOR COPPER WIRE CONNECTION ONLY,

2. Aluminum Wiring
A. Connect length of copper building wire to range ter-

minal block.

B. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using
special connectors designed and U.L. approved for

joining copperto aluminum, and follow the connector

manufacturer's recommended procedure closely.
NOTE: Wire used, locationand enclosure ofsplices,

etc., must conform to good wiring practice and local
codes.

Step 6

4 Wire System

SpecialGroundingInstructions

WARNING: Frame grounded to neutral of appliance

througha link.If used ina MOBILE HOME orifLOCAL
CODES do notpermit groundingthrough the neutral:

1. Disconnect the link from neutral.

2. Use grounding terminal or lead to ground unit in
accordance with local codes.

3. Connect neutral terminal or lead to branch circuit in
usual manner.

(If the appliance is to be connected by means of acord
set, use 4-conductor cord for this purpose.)

CONNECTOR

BLOCK

4th GROUNDING LEAD

GROUND

LUG

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Step 7

Exhaust Information

For Outside Vented Models Only

1. Adjustable Exhaust Outlet
Hood exhaust outlet is adjustable to compensate for

duct-work misalignment. In the top (vertical) exhaust
position, it can be adjusted 7/3"Z' to the left or right of

center, and it has a total adjustment of 7/16" from front
to rear of the range, inthe rear(horizontal) exhaust posi-

tion, itcan be adjusted 7/3,_' to the leftor right of center,

and it has a total adjustment of 7/16" from top to bot-
tom of the range.

REMOVE 2 SCREWS

FOR FULL

ADJUSTMENT

TO REAR

HINGE

2. Top (Vertical) Hood Exhaust

• Your range is shipped assembled for Top (Vertical)
Hood Exhaust. For installation under a close fitting
cabinet, the exhaust outlet assembly must be removed

from the top of the blower cover by removing 2 screws

and 2 plates. Insert the exhaust outlet assembly into

the vertical exhaust pipe with the hinge of the damper
toward the wall. Temporarily secure with duct tape or

some other means. After range is in place, reassem-
ble exhaust outlet assembly to the top of the blower

cover with 2 plates and 2 screws.

* Ifthere isspace between the bottom ofthe cabinet

to clear the exhaust outlet assembly, it can remain in
place and be adjusted to fit with the vertical pipeby

loosening 2 screws.

3, Hood Exhaust Conversions (Optional)
Be sure the range is not connected to the power.

Remove the 2 screws and damper assembly from the

top of the hood. Remove the 11 screws and cover from
the hood. Lift the blower assembly out of the hood.

_ DAMPER ASSEMBLY

VENTED

A. Recirculating Hood Conversion

Rotate the blower 90 degrees FORWARD (exhaust

toward front). Reassemble the cover onto blower with
3 screws. Slide the blower-cover back into the hood.

Assemble the remaining 8 screws.

RECIRCU_'_LATING_OVER

A recirculating filter kit (Pub. No.03-FOK6-01)isrequired
and must be installed intothe front of the hood.

B. Rear Exhaust Conversion

Remove the wires from the 2 slotsand turnthe blower
END to END. Then rotatethe blower exhaust intothe

rear position.The wires can be unplugged for easier
realignment of blower.

j_: ._,,__AMPER ASSEMBLY

COVER

Reposition the wires into the slots (opposite side of
blower).Reassemble coverontorear ofthe blowerwith

3 screws.Slide blower-coverback intohood.Reassem-

blethe remaining8 screws. Locateand assemble the

damper assembly onto the rear exhaust of the hood
(cover) as shown.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before
using this appliance.

When usingelectricalappliances,basicsafetypre-

cautionsshouldbefollowed,including thefollowing:

• Use this appliance only for its intended useas

describedinthismanual.

• Be sure your appli-

ance isproperlyinstall-
ed and grounded by a

qualified technician in
accordance withthepro-

vided installation in-
structions.

• Don't attempt to
repair or replace any

part of your range un-
less it is specifically

recommended in this
book. All otherservicing

shouldbe referredtoa qualifiedtechnician.

• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSE-

HOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING

THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT

BREAKER.

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• Do not leavechildren

alone--children should
notbeleft aloneor unat-

tendedinanareawhere
an appliance is in use.

They should never be

allowedtositorstandon
anypartoftheappliance.

• Don't allowanyoneto

climb, stand or hang
on the door, drawer or

range top. They could
damage the range and

even tip it over, caus-
ing severe personal

injury.

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF

INTEREST TO CHIL-
DRENSHOULDNOT BE

STORED IN CABINETSABOVEA RANGE OR ON
THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE--CHILDREN

CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS
COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

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• Never wear loose-

fitting or hanging gar-
ments while using the

appliance. Flammable
materialcouldbeignited

ifbroughtincontactwith
hotheatingelementsand

maycausesevereburns.

• Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from

steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot heating
elements.Do notuse atowelor otherbulkycloth.

• For your safety, never

use your appliance for
warming or heating the

room.

• Keep hood and

grease filters clean to
maintain good venting

andtoavoidgreasefires.

• Do not store flam-

mable materials in an
oven or near the

cool(top.

• Do not store or use

combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Donotletcookinggreaseorotherflammable

materialsaccumulatein or nearthe range.

• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on sur-

face unit bycovering pan completely with well-

fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray, Flaming
grease outside a pan

can be put out by
covering with baking

soda or, if available, a
multi-purpose dry

chemical orfoam type
fire extinguisher.

• Donottouch heating

elements or interior
surface of oven. These

surfaces may be hot

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)

enough to burn eventhoughthey are dark incolor.
During and afteruse,donottouch, or let clothing or

other flammable materials contact surface units,
areas nearby surface units or any interior areaofthe

oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentiallyhot surfaces
includethe cooktopand

areasfacing the cooktop,
oven vent opening and

surfacesnear the open-

ing,andcrevicesaround

the ovendoor.Remem-

ber: The inside surface

of the oven may be hot
whenthedoorisopened.

• When cooking pork, follow the directionsexactly

andalwayscookthemeattoan internaltemperature
of at least 170°F.This assuresthat, in the remote

possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthe meat,
it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

Oven

• Whenusingcookingorroastingbagsinoven,

followthemanufacturer'sdirections.

• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers. If

overheated,they can catchfire.

Self-CleaningOven

• Do not clean door gasket. The doorgasketis
essential for a goodseal. Care shouldbetakennot

to rub,damage or movethe gasket.

• Do not use oven
cleaners. No commer-

cialovencleaneroroven
linerprotectivecoatingof

anykindshouldbe used

in oraroundany part of

the oven.

• Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.

• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler

pan and other cookware,

• Stand away from range when opening oven

door. Hotair or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

• Don't heat unopened
food containers in the

oven. Pressure could
build up and the con-

tainer could burst,
causing an injury.

, Keep oven vent duct

unobstructed.

• Keep oven free from grease buildup.

• Place oven shelf in

desired position while
oven is cool. If shelves

must be handled when
hot,do notletpotholder

contactheatingunitsin
the oven.

• Pulling out shelf to
the shelf stop is a con-

venience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burnsfromtouching hotsur-

faces of the door or oven walls.

Surface Cooking Units

../_, • Use proper pan size

: _ ....._..... --Thisapplianceis equip

:.. "%. ..

"_ :." ped with one or more

surfaceunitsofdifferent
size. Select cookware

havingflatbottomslarge
enough to cover the

surfaceunitheatingele-
ment.Theuseofunder-

sized cookware will

exposeaportionoftheheatingelementtodirectcon-

tact and may result in ignitionof clothing. Proper

relationshipofcookwaretoburnerwillalsoimprove

efficiency(see pages 16-17).

• Never leave surface

units unattended at
highheatsettings.Boil:

over causes smoking

and greasy spillovers

that maycatchon fire.

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• Don't use aluminum
foil to line drip pans or
anywhere in the oven

except as described in
this book.Misuse could

result in a shock, fire

hazardor damagetothe

range.

• Be sure drip pans and vent duct are not
covered and are in place. Their absence during
cookingcould damage rangepartsand wiring.

• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for range.top service; othersmay break
becauseofthesuddenchangeintemperature.(See
sectionon ,Surface Cooking"for suggestions.)

• Tominimize the pos-

sibilityof burns,ignition
of flammable materials,

and spillage,the handle

ofa containershouldbe
turnedtowardthecenter
of the range without
extending over nearby

surface units.

• Always turn surface

unit to OFF before re-
moving cookware.

• Keep an eye on foods being fried atH! orMED

Hi heat settings.

• To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, alwaysbecertain that the controls forall
surface unitsareat OFF position andall coils are
cool before attempting to lift orremove the unit.

• Don't immerse or soak removable surface
units. Don't put them in a dishwasher. Do not
self-clean the surface units in the oven.

= When flaming foods are underthe hood, turn

the fanoff. The fan, if operating, mayspread the

flame.

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Foodsfor frying should be asdry as possible.

Frostonfrozenfoodsormoisture onfreshfoodscan

cause hotfat to bubbleup and oversidesof pan.

• Use little fat for effective shallow or deepfat

frying. Filling the pan too full off at can cause
spilloverswhen food is added.

,, Ifa combination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stirtogetherbeforeheating,or as fatsmelt

slowly.

• Always heat fat slowly, and watchas itheats.

• Usedeep fat thermometer whenever possible

topreventLoverheatingfatbeyondthesmokingpoint.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

Energy-Saving Tips

SurfaceCooking

• For best use of energy, use cooking utensils of
mediumweightaluminum,tight-fittingcovers,and flat

bottomswhich completelycover the heated portionof
the surface unit.

• Cook freshvegetables with a minimum amount of

water ina covered pan.

• Watch foodswhen bringingthem quicklytocooking
temperaturesat HIGH heat. When food reachescook-

ingtemperature,reduce heat immediatelytolowestset-

ting that will keep itcooking.

• Use residual heat with
surfacecookingwhenever

possible. For example,

when cooking eggs inthe

shell, bring water and
eggs to boil, then turn to

OFF position and cover

with lid to complete the
cooking,

• Always turn surface unit OFF before removing
utensil.

• Use correct heat for cooking task.., high heats to

start cooking (if time allows,donot use high heat to

:start), medium high--quick brownings,medium--slow

frying, low--finish cooking most quantities, warm
doubleboilerheat,finish cooking,and specialfor small
quantities.

• When boiling water for

teaor coffee,heatonlythe
amount needed. It is not

economicalto boil a con-

tainerfull ofwater for only

one or two cups.

Oven Cooking

• Preheat the oven only when necessary. Most foods

will cook satisfactorilywithout preheating. Ifyou find

preheatingisnecessary,watchthe indicator light,and

put food inthe oven promptlyafter the light goesout.

• Always turn oven OFF before removing food.

• During baking, avoidfrequent door openings. Keep

door open as short a time as possible if it is opened.

• Cook complete oven

meals instead of just one
food item. Potatoes,other

vegetablesand somedes-
serts will cook together

with a main-dish casse-
role,meat loaf,chickenor

roast. Choose foodsthat
cookatthesame temper-

atureand in approximately

the same time.

• Use residualheatinovenwhenever possibletofinish

cooking casseroles, ovenmeals, etc.Also add rollsor

precookeddesserts towarm oven, using residualheat

to warm them.

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