CONTEHTS
SAFETY
,..* ........ *........ . ................. *...* ........ •....................... 1-3
USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 4
To Start Things Cooking ........................................ 5, 6
Cooktop Coontrols ..................................................... 5
Clock/Timer ........................................................... 4, 10
Oven Control ............................................................... 5
Oven Cooking ............................................................. 7
Brctltn9 ........................................................................ 8
Cleaning Tips .......................................................... 8, 9
Removable Range Parts .................................... 11, 12
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
What to Do Before Calling for Service .............. 13, 14
Thermostat Adjustments ......................................... t 4
WARRANTY
MODELS 62821
91421
91621
SEARS
Kenmore
USE • CARE • SAFETY
MANUAL
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 children notto piaywlth range
knobs or any other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unat-
tended where a range is In use.
CAUTION:
Never store things children might
want above a range.
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 theoven door open when
you are not watching the range.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental tipping of the
range from abnormal usage, Includ-
Ing excess loading of the oven door,
attach Itto the wall or floor by install-
Ing the anti-tip bracket supplied. If
the range Is moved for cleaning, ser-
vicing or any reason, be sure anti-tip
device Is re-engaged properly when
the range is replaced. Failure to take
this precaution could result In tipping
of the range and cause Injury.
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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 a towel orot her bulky clot h
as a potholder. Such cloths could
catch fire on a hot element/burner.
Never let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range. Turn
handles In so that 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 qualified technician.
Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough
to cover the entlra cooklop element. This will cut down
the risk of setting pothoidera or clothing on fire with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.
Always use care when touching cooktop elements,
areas near cooktop elements, oven hsstlng elements or
Inside the oven. Heating elements could be hot enough
to burn you even Ifthey are dark In color. The oven vent
duct and oven door may also become hot during range
use.
Always change oven rack positions while oven Is cool.
After broUlng, always take the broiler pan out of the
range and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pan
can catch on fire next time you use the pan.
Always keep canned food and wooden or plaatlc uten-
shs a safe distance away from your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn; gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooklop cooking. Be sum that the pan you use will
not break when heated on the cooklop elements.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless Instroctlons are given In this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause Injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
therange. Neverletgraassbuliduponyourrange. You
can keep grease flrce from starting If you clean up
grease and spills after each range use.
Place oven shelves In desired position while oven Is
cool,
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam burns.
Always usa care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam out before moving food.
Always follow cleaning instructions in this book.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from
the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and
grease are easy to Ignlte. Clean the range, oven and vent
hoods regularly.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes e safe distance away from your range.
Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls or oven
bottoms. Improper use of foil ceuid start a fire or cause
electrlcel shock.
Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Walt unUl the fat has cooled.
Never put removable heating elements In water.
Never use the couktop without reflector pans or drip
bowls being In place. If these pans or bowls are not
there during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be
damaged.
Never touch surface units, heating elements, or interior
surfaces of the oven. They may be hot even though they
appear dark In color.
Clean only parts listed in manual.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens a safe distance away from your range.
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.
Read and understand this information
NOW!
Be sure everyone in your home knows
what to do in case of fire.
Should you ever need it, you will not have
time for reading.
Never use water on a grease fire. it will
only spread the flames.
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE
Never pick up a flaming pan...Instsad:
1. Turn off the element.
2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid,
baking soda or an extinguisher.
OVEN FIRE
1. Close oven door end turn controls off.
2. If fire continues, throw baking soda on the
fire.
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YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT: The modal 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.
Oven Indicator Light (glows
whenever bake or broil elements
are cycling on; when baking, oven
Is preheated when light first goes
out).
Oven Control
(See page 5)
Clock/Timer
Cooktop Indicator Light
(glows whenever any
cooktop element Is on)
Switch
ptUB oven
light on and off)
Oven Vent (below rlgnt
rear element; may gst
hot during oven use.
DO NOT block vent)
Cooktop Control
(See page 5)
Removable Cooktop
Element and Chrome
Reflector Bowls
(See page 12)
Removable Oven Racks
(See page 11)
Oven Bake
(Seepage 12)
Oven Llgnt
(Seepage 10)
Model and Serial
Number Location
Removable Oven Door
with Window (Some
' not have
page 11)
Removable
Storage Drawer
(See page 11)
TO SET THE CLOCK:
1. Push In and turn the CLOCK/TIMER knob to sat the
time of day.
2. To reset timer knob to OFF, turn CLOCK/TIMER knob
without pushing In.
TO SET TIMER, SEE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ON
PAGE 10.
Broiler pan and grid
(Sea page 9)
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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 eO Oe O0
• 0 O0 O0 O•
For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should use 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.
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
Is on.
OFF
OVEN
To use bake or broil:
1. Set the OVEN CONTROL to desired temperature or
to BROIL. When broiling, be su reto turn the knob all
the way to the stop In the BROIL section ofthe knob.
2. When finished, turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF.
COOKTOP
CONTROL
/ MED \
Never line the bowls below cooktop
elemmnts 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.
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OFF
OVEN
_ CONTROL
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. May I can foods and preserves on my surface
units?
A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning
purposes. Check the manufacturer's Instructions
and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is
fiat-bottomed and fits over the center of your surface
unit. Since canning generates large amounts of
steam, be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat.
Canning should only be done on surface units.
Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil?
A. No. Clean as recommended In Cleaning Guide.
Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an
oriental wok, on any surface units?
A. We recommend flat bottomed woks. Cookware with-
out flat surfaces Is not recommended. The life of
your surface unit can be shortened and the range top
can be damaged from the high heat needed for this
type of cooking.
Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from my
units even though I have the knobs on the
right setting?
A. After turning surface unit off and making sure it Is
COol, check to make sure that your plug-In units are
securely fastened Into the surface connection.
Q. Why does my €oekware UIt when I place them
on the surface unit?
A. Because the surface unit or the cookware Is not fiat.
Make sure that the "feet" on your surface units are
sitting tightly In the range top Indentstlon and the
outer edge of the drip pan Isfiat on the range surface.
Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware
coming off?
A. If you set your surface unit higher than required for
the cookwars material and leave It, the finish may
smoke, crack, pop or burn, depending on the pot or
pen. Also, a too high heat for long periods, and small
amounts of dry food, may damage the finish.
HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done on €ooktop only.
In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the Use
of large-diameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond
edge of drip pan) Is not recommended. However, when
canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-all-
amster pots may be used. This is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to
cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN
WATER.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures -- and all types of frying
--cook at temperatures much highar than boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding heating units.
OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING
1. Bring water to boil on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain
boll (saves energy and best uses surface unit).
2. Besurecannerfitsovercanterofsurfaceunlt. Ifyour
range does not allow canner to be centered on
surface unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.
3. Flat-bottomed canners give best canning results. Be
sure bottom of canner Is flat or slight Indentation fits
snugly over surface unit. Canners with flanged or
rippled bottoms (often found In enamelware) are not
recommended.
RIGHT
V
WRONG
4. When canning, use recipes from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-
ning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Bervlce.
5. Remember, In following the recipes, that canning is
a process that generates large amounts of steam. Be
careful while canning to prevent burns from steam or
heat.
NOTE: if your range is being operated on low power
(voltage), canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been carefully fol-
lowed. The process may be Improved by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) for fastest heating of large water quantities,
begin with HOT tap water.
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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 at the factory
and Is more apt to be accurate than the oven It
replaced.
After you have used you oven for awhile, if you feel
your oven should be honer 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 air
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overorowdlng
the oven.
Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the
oven bottom, block the tree movement of air. Im-
proper air movement causes uneven browning end
cooking.
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 Indicator light and put
the food In the oven promptly after the IIghtgoes out.
Avoid opening the doOr too often to check the food
during baking as beat 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 breads and pie crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans--to absorb the heat
because they should have a brown, crisp crest.
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.
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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 baking rolls or precooked des-
eerts.
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BROILING
Broiling is cooking by direct heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat
should be selected for broiling. For beat results
steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick.
After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on
the reck 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 red to pink
In the center. Moving the meat farther away from the
burner lets the meat cook to the center while brown-
Ing 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 broiler 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 curling.
For maximum 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 end 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 Ume
the oven Is used.
• Be sure you know the correct procedure for
putting out a grease fire. See the section on
safety.
Do not cover the entire broiler gild
with foil Poor drainage of hot fat
may cause a broiler tire.
if u tire starts, close the oven door
and turn controls off. If fire contin-
ues, throw baking soda on the tire.
Do not put water on the tire.
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 (Plecea)
Frankfurters
Bacon
Rack
Position Total Time
4 = Nighest (minutes)
1 = Lowest
4 9-11
3 13-15
3 21-23
3 16-18
4 7-9
3 18-21
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-
nesa, and starting 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.
CLEANING TIPS
Refer to the removable parts section when cleaning your oven.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your oven.
Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended.
PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS
Control panel Detergent, warm water, soft cloth DO not use abrasive cleaners, steel
wool or plastic scouring pads. Dry
thoroughly after cleaning.
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CLEANING TIPS
PART
Oven Interior
continued)
Oven rack
Broliar pan and grid
Glass
PorcetainerBmetand
paintedsurfaces
Bakeeiamentendbroa
element
Chrome drip bowls
Brown food stains
Blue/gold heat
stains
CLEANING MATERIALS
oetergent,warmw_er,soauringpador
soap-filled stenl wool pad or oven cleaner
Detergent, warm water, scouring pad or
soap-filled steet wool pad or oven cleaner
Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commercial oven cleaner
(panonly)
Glass cleaner and paper towels
If you need additional cleaning for
spotting, wash with equal parts white
vinegar and warm water. Rlnsewafl and
dry.
Door should be completely open when
cleaning the top edge.
Detergent, warm water, paper towel,
dry cloth
REMARKS
Rinse thoroughly after cleaning. Do not
€oat oven bake element or broil element
with oven cleaner.
Removefromovento clean. Rlnsethoroughly.
Racks ere dlshwasber eafe.
Removesolled pan fromoven tocooL Drainfat
orddl0plnge_FIIIpanwith warm water. Sprinkle
gridwith detergent and cover with danp cloth
orpapertowels. Letpanand grldscekforafew
mlnutas. Rinasorscouras nseded. Grldand
pan may be washed in a dlshwasber.
Do not allow water to run down Inside
opening In door while cleaning. Remove
stubborn soil withpaste of baking soda end
water. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse
thoroughly. Door can be removed; see
removable parts section.
If acids should spill on the oven while it Is
hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe
them up right away.
When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. Polish with dry cloth. NO matter how
stubborn the stain, never use harsh abrasive cleaners. They could permanently damage
thaenamel suriaca. We recommend aciaanser such as SoftSorub® brand or asimilar cleaning
product to keep porcelain surfaces looking clean and new. After cleaning, flnea well with a
vinegar and water mixture. This willhelp prevent abrown residue from forming when the oven
Is heated. Buff these areas dry with a dry cloth.
Do not ciaan
Detergent and water, plastic scouring
pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap
filled scouring pads, ammonia
Metal Petiah
Any sell will bum off when the unn Is heated.
NOTE: The b_e element can be IItted gently
to clean the oven floor. Ifsplllover, residue or
ash accumulates around the bake element,
gently wipe the cooled element with warm
water.
Bowls can permanantly 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 overheating,
normally occur over a period of time, and
usually are permanent. To minimize:
1. Avoldexcesslve uasofthe high heatsetting.
Use itto start cooldng, then lower the beat
setting to finish cooking.
2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend
more than two Inches from the surface
element.
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CLOCK AND TIMER
To Set the Clock=
1. Push In and turn the Clock/Timer knob to set thetlme
of day.
2. To reset timer knob to OFF, turn Clock/Timer knob
without pushing In.
NOTE:
To Set the Timer:
1. Turn Clock/Timer knob counterclockwise without
pushing In, to set timer.
2. When time Is up, • buzzer will sound until you reset
the Umer hand to OFF.
The timer is a reminder only and will not operate the range.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch bulb
with wet hands. Never wipe oven light area with
wet cloth.
Never touch the electrically live metal collar on the bulb
when replacing it.
Note: We recommend you use a 40 watt appli-
ance bulb that is no longer than 3 1/2".
The bulb is available at your Sears store or
Sears Service Center.
GLASS
Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.
Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. An
appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt house-
hold bulb and is made to withstand high oven tempera-
tures and have a much longer bulb life.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
If your range is removed for cleaning,
servicing or any reason, be sure anti-
tip device is re.engaged properly when
the range is replaced. Failure to take
this precaution could result in tipping
of the range and cause injury.
ADJACENT CABINET
OR FINAL LOCATION OF
OUTSIDE EDGE OF
BRACKET TO BE FLUSH
When replacing the range:
1. Slide the range into place.
2. Be sure the rear leg leveler fully engages the slot In
the bracket. TO Insure the device Is properly In-
etalfed and engaged, remove the drawer panel and
inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure It fits
securely Into the slot.
MAKE SURE
LEGLEVELER
ENGAGES SLOT
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REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
Installing or removing oven racks.
To install:
1. Sat the raised back edge of the rack on a patr of rack
guides.
2. Push the rack in until you reach the bump In the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack end push the rack
ell 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.
BUMP
REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR
To remove:
1. Open the door to the atop position (see IIIuatration).
2. Grasp the door at each side end lift up end off the
hinges.
NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
are at stop posiUon, 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 rolls 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
posiUon.
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will
go and close the door.
STOP (BROIL) POSITION
REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER
This drawer gives you space for keeping
cookware end bakeware. Plastics and flammable
materiel should not be kept in this drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer, if the drawer is too
heavy, It may slip off thetrack when opened. To open the
drawer, grasp the center of the handle end 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.
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REMOVABLE KNOBS
The control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off stem. Be sure thst the knob
is In the OFF position before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such sea handkerchief) or a piece
or string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
Caution: Read these instrucUons carefully be.
fore replacing the knobs. Replacing the knobs
improperly will damage the knobs and the spring
clip on the stem. If this happens, the knobs wlU
fit loosely.
To replace the knob:
1. Theknobstemhasagroovelneachslde. Thegroove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see Illustration).
MOLDED
RIB
SPRING
Clip
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.
REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS
The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls
removed for cleaning.
Be sure all €ooktop unit control knobs are turned
off and elements are cool before you remove or
replace n cooktop unit.
To remove:
1. Grasp element, tilt It upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptecla. The element
will not sit level when replaced If It Is forced too far
upward when removed.
2. For models with porcalaln enameled reflector bowls,
remove the chrome trim ring. See the Self-Claanlng
Section about Information on cleaning porcelain
enameled reflector bowls In self-clean cycle.
3. Lift out the bowl.
Do not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when
heated during normal use.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a €ooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorehing of the cnoktop, burning of wiring insu-
laugh and loss of energy.
ELEMENTS
REFLECTOR BOWLS
RECEPTACLE
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle Is showing
in the bowl opening.
2. For models with porcstaln enameled refleotor bowls,
replace chrome trim dng.
3. Slide the plug of theelement firmly Into the receptacle
and lower the element Into place.
LIFT.UP COOKTOP
To raise the cooktop so the area underneath can be
cleaned, grasp the cooktop at the front and lift up.
The range has a support rod to hold the cooktop while
cleaning. Lower the support rod as shown in the Illus-
tration.
When finished cleaning, lower the cooktop. Be sure that
the strikes fIt the catches on each side of the cooktop.
Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain
enameled cooktops carefully.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money -- Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions In thle manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual and your Repair Parts List handy with the model, serial number and purchase date.
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Range does not work; No power to range • Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
totally Inoperative
• Check cord (if equipped) to be sure it Is
plugged In.
• Oven does not heat; Oven controls set Incor- Check oven control.
cooktop elements OK rectly
• Cooktop does not Element(s) unplugged • Check element connections by removing
work; oven OK and re.plugging element(s) firmly.
Improper operation of con- Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.
trol
• Foods do not bake Oven not preheated long
properly enough
Improper rack or pan place-
ment
Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered
Improper use of foil
Improper temperature set-
tlng for utensil used
Recipe not followed
Range and oven rack not
level
Using Improper cookware
Oven temperature • Thermostat calibration
seems Inaccurate
Foods do not broil
properly
• oven door closed
• Improper rack pusitlon
• oven preheated
Improper utensil used
Improper broiling time
Be sure to preheat:
until Indicator light goes out.
Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see cooking hints section.
Reflector bowl must have hole In center
over oven vent.
Foil Use not recommended.
Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/
darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?
Check the Installation section for levering
Instructiona.
See cooking hints.
See adjustments described after this sec-
tion,
Open door to broil stop position.
Check broil pan placement; see Broiling
section.
Do not preheat when broiling.
Use broiler pan and grid supplied with
range.
Check broiling chart,
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Oven light does not work • Light switch In OFF position • Check switch setting.
Light bulb burned out • Check or replace light bulb; see
cleaning and care Instructions.
• Oven smokes Broiler pen full of grease left • Check pen and grid after each
In oven use.
ADJUSTING OVEN TEMP KNOB
The temperature In your new oven has been set cor-
rectly at the factory, so be sure to fottow the recipe
temperatures and times the first few times you bake in
your new oven.
Ifyou 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 of this "test" should give you an Idea of how
much the temperature should be changed.
To adjust knob:
1. Turn OVEN CONTROL 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 Ulustratlon) while turning
the disk (B on illustration) in the 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 feel
notches or teeth. Each click or notch Is 15°F. You
can turn up to 2 clicks or notches In either dlrecUon.
5. When you reach the desired adjustment, retlghten
both screws.
"A" "B"
KNOB DISK
TO MAKEOVEN
COOLER
TURN DISK_
TOMAKE OVEN
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KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY
Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home In perfect condition
and 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.
f FULL 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, 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 operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the range Is subjected to other than private family usa, the above
warranty 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 product Is In usa Inthe 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
Soars Tower
_ Chicago, IL 60684
• , _
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 specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Sellr'
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and
tasted 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.
Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.
YearsofOwnershlpCoverage letYear 2ndYeer 3rdY_r
Replacement of Defective
1 Part, other than Porcel.ln W MA MA
or GlaSs
90 DAYS
2 Mechanical Adjuslment W MA MA
30 DAYS
3 Porcelaln and Glass Parts W MA MA
Annual Preventive Mlinten-
4 .nceChackatyourrequesl MA MA MA
W - W_m_y _. Id_nlm'w._ce Agreemen_
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
I
Id el'-Imol"e ® America's Best Selling Appliance Brand
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684
