CONTENTS
SAFETY
...................................................... . ..................... 1-3
USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Features ................................. 4, 5
Range Controls ........................................................ 6-8
Cooktop Controls ....................................................... 9
Oven Vent .................................................................... 9
Oven Cooking ........................................................... 11
Broiling ...................................................................... 12
Self-Clean Cycle ................................................. 13, 14
Cleaning Tips ............................................................ 15
Removable Range Parts ..................................... 16-18
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
What to Do Before Calling for Service .............. 19, 20
Thermostat Adjustments ......................................... 20
WARRANTY
SEARS
Kenmore
MODELS
93521, 93525,
93821, 93829
USE • CARE •SAFETY
MANUAL
......._ii!ii!!ili_ii_!ili!iiill_:_::_:ii!_i_i.__ii_:_
_:_i_._ %i_:i :_i_iii_...... _
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 not to playwlth 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 it to 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.
NESAF08-3
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 warmlng
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 or other 10ulkycloth
as e 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.
2 NESAFO9-2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly
by a qualified technician.
Always use care when touching surface elements,
oven heating 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.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
oven and clean it. Leftover grease In the broiler pan can
catch on fire next time you use the pan.
Always use dry potholdera 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. Never
store such Items In or on your range.
Always keep wooden, plastic utensils, or canned food
a safe d]stance away from your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn, gasellne 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, potholdera, and
linens a safe distance away from your range. Never
store such Items In or near your range.
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
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 usa.
Neverusealumlnum folltollne oven bottoms. Improper
usa of full 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 position 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 fiat bottoms, large enough
to cover the entlra cooktop element. This will cut down
the risk of setting 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 pan you use will
not break when heated on the COOktopelements.
Never try to clean utensils, cookwara or removable
parts of your range In the oven during a self-clean cycle.
Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on self.
cleaning oven. The gasket Is essential furs good seal.
Only clean the gasket by soaking It with hydrogen
peroxide, as described In the self-clean section of this
manual.
If 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 commercial 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. DOnot
put them In a dlshwasber. Do not put them In the self.
clean cycle of your oven.
Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip
howls 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 not have time for
reading.
i
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act requires the Governor of California to publish
a list of substances known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
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.
Never use water on a grease fire -- It will only
spread the flames.
The fiberglass Insulation In self-clean ovens gives off a
very small amount of carbon monoxide during the
cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting
with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hoed.
NESAF30
YOUR RANGE
MODELS 93521 AND 93525
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.
Oven ht Switch
(Push
fight ON and OFF)
Range Control
(See pages 6-8)
Cooktop Indicator
(glows when any
cooking element Is on)
Cooktop
(See pages 9 & 17)
Removable Plug-In
Elements and
Reflector Bowls
(See page 17)
Oven Vent
(Below element; area may
get hot during oven use:
DO NOT block vent)
Lift-Up Cooktop
(See page 16)
Oven Door
Lock/Unlock Handle
(See pages 13 & 14)
Oven Bake Element
Model and Serial
Number Location
Oven Door Latch
(Locks door during
Self-clean cycle)
Removable
Oven Racks
(See page 18)
Removable
Storage Drawer
(See page 18)
• Removable
Oven Door
with Window
(See page 18)
:)yen Door Gasket
(See pages 3 & 13)
Broiler pan end grid
(See pages 12 & 15)
4 NEFSF14
get
OO
Vent
/
N_FSF I
Range Control
CANCELS BAKE,
BROIL OR
CLEAN OPERATION
PROGRAM CLOCK/
STATUS TIMER TEMPERATURE FUNCTION
DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY
UP ARROW PAD
(INCREASES TIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
PRESS TO TURN
TIMER ON AND OFF
I
SET AUTOMATIC
OVEN OPERATIONS
Your range control Is touch controlled. To set BAKE,
BROIL, TIMER or CLEAN,touch the desired function pad
and select the temperature or time by touching the arrow
pad.
TO SET THE CLOCK:
1. Press CLOCK. The word "TIME" will flash In the
display.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the correct
time of day. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to
change display numbers quickly. Touch and release
the arrow pad to change the Ume slowly. See Fig. 1.
DOWN ARROW PAD
(DECREASES TIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
The TIMER display will Increase as follows:
:10 TEN SECONDS See Fig. 2
1:00 ONE MINUTE See Fig. 3
1HR:00 ONE HOUR See Fig. 4
When the display reaches one hour, the display will
change. "HR" will appear In the display.
DISPLAYS TEN SECONDS
(_) INCREASE OR
DECREASETIME
Fig. 2
ZERO SECONDS
Fig. 1
(_ INCREASE OR_
DECREASETIME
TO SET THE TIMER:
NOTE: The TIMER does not control oven operations.
The maximum time setting Is 9 hours and 55
minutes.
(_) INCREASE ORq
DECREASETIME
Fig. 3
DISPLAYS ONE HOUR ZERO MINUTES
1. Press TIMER. "TIMER" will flash In the display.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
amount of time. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to
change the time quickly. Touch and release the arrow
pad to change the time slowly. The TIMER will
automatically begin counting down after a few
seconds.
3. When the time Is up, the end-of-cycle tone will beep. (_)
PressCLOCKtoreturnthetlmeofdaytothedlsplay. 6 Fig. 4
TO CANCEL TIMER
INCREASE ORq
DECREASE TIME
NCERC08
TO RESET THE TIMER:
"TIMER" will stop flashing and the TIMER will start
counting down a few seconds after you stop touching
the UP or DOWN arrow. If you pause while selecting the
time and the timer activates, press TIMER again and
continue to set the time.
TO CANCEL THE TIMER:
After TIMER begins to count down, press TIMER and
hold TIMER in at least four seconds until "TIMER" quits
flashing and time of day returns to display.
TO SET BROIL:
1. Press BROfL. "BROIL" will flash and (---) will appear
In the display. See Fig. 5.
2. Select LO Broil by pressing the UP arrow once. Select
HI Broil by pressing the UP arrow twice. To change
from HI Broil to LO Broil, press the DOWN arrow.
3. After cooking Is complete, press CLEAR/OFF.
TO CANCEL BAKE
FIG. 6
INCREASE OR DECREASE1
TEMPERATURE
TIMED BAKING:
AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF:
YOUcan begin baking now and set the oven to turn OFF
automatically.
1. Press COOK TIME.
2. Press UP or DOWN arrowto set how long you want
to bake.
3. Press BAKE.
4. Select temperature using UP or DOWN arrow.
See Fig. 7.
FIG. 5
PRESS ONCE TO SET LO BROILI
PRESS TWICE TO SET HI BROIL
TO RESET BROIL:
Ifyou do not select LO or HI Broil the function display will
go blank. Repeat Steps I and 2.
TO SET BAKE:
1. Press BAKE. "BAKE"will flash.
2. Sefect the desired temperature by touching the UP or
DOWN arrow pad. The last used bake temperature
will appear In the temperature display. Increase the
temperature with the UP arrow. Decrease the
temperature with the DOWN arrow.
Ifyou do not set a temperature after you press BAKE,the
display will go blank. Repeat steps I and 2.
3. After baking Is complete, press CLEAR/OFF.
See Fig. 6.
FIG. 7
INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME(
INCREASE OR DECREASE(
TEMPERATURE
NOTE- You should consider that food will continue
to cook after controls rum OFF unless you remove
the food Irnmediately.
NOTE:
DO NOT LOCK THE OVEN LOCK/UNLOCK
HANDLE WHILE BAKING OR BROILING
IN THE OVEN. THE OVEN LOCK/UNLOCK
HANDLE IS USED FOR SELF-CLEAN
ONLY.
7 NCCTL16
DELAYED ON AND OFF:
You can set the oven to turn on and off automstlcally.
The control will calculate the time to start cooking.
1. Press COOK TIME.
2. Press UP or DOWN arrow to set how long you want
to bake.
3. Press STOP TIME. The earliest stop time you can set
will appear In the display.
4. Set STOP TIME (the time of day when you want the
oven to turn OFF) by pressing the UP or DOWN
arrow.
5. Press BAKE.
6. Select temperature by pressing UP or DOWN arrow.
See Fig. 8.
Fig. 8
INCREASE OR DECREASE
TO SET STOP TIME
INCREASE OR DECREASE
TO SET TEMPERATURE
NOTE:
Ifthe control beeps, you have not completed your timed
oven setting. Press CLEAR/OFF and start again with
Step 1.
The low temperature zone of this range
(between 150°F and 200°F) Isavailable to
keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept
longer than two hours at these low
temperatures may spoil.
Never let food, such as dairy products,
fish, meat, poultry, etc., sit for more
than I hour betorecooklng starts when
you set your oven for a delay start.
Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria. Besurethe
oven light Is off because heat from the
bulb will speed bacteria growth.
DISPLAY:
Once you have programmed your control for any
operation, you can display the setting by pressing the
appropriate pad. For example, If you are using the
TIMER and want to see the time of day, press CLOCK.
The display will show the time of day.
You cannot set BAKE, BROIL or COOK TIME while the
oven door Is In the locked position. If you try, the word
"door" will appear In the display. The oven door lock Is
to be used for Self-Clssnlng only.
TONES:
The end-of-cycle tone will sound st the end of timer use
and automatic oven functions. The end-of-cycle tone Is
3 short beeps followed by 1 beep every 6 seconds that
repeat until you press any operstlon. If you would like
to eliminate the repeating beeps, push and hold CLEAR/
OFF for ten seconds. To return the 1 bsep every 6
seconds, push and hold CLEAR/OFF for 10 seconds.
To cancel the end-of-cycle tone, press CLOCK.
F-CODE:
If the time display beeps continuously and flashes an
"F" followed by a number, you have a function error
code. Note the numbar after the "F". Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow oven to cool for 1 hour. If problem repeats,
disconnect all power to the range and call for service.
Advise your service technician of the number following
the "F" in the display.
8 NCCTL17
To
Start Things
Cooking
COOKTOPCOOKING
The sign near each cooktop control knob shows
which element Is turned on by that knob.
O0 eO Oe O0
eO 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
is on.
For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should use pans that:
A. Have flat bottoms and straight sides.
B. Have Ilgnt handles that do not tilt pans.
C. Are about the same size as the element.
/
\
\
COOKTOP
CONTROL
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.
9 NEMTC29
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
flat-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 cookware tilt when I place them
on the surface unit?
A. Because the surface unit or the cookware Is not flat.
Make sure that the "feet" on your surface unIts are
silting tightly In the range top indentation end the
outer edge of the drip pan Isflat 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 cookware material and leave It, the finish may
smoke, crack, pop or burn, depending on the pot or
pan. 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 cooktop 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-di-
ameter 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 hlgherthan boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding heating units.
OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING
1. Bring water to boll on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain
boil (saves energy and best uses surface unit).
2. Besurecannerfitsovercenterofsurfaceunit. 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 cannlng 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 WRONG
10
.
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 Service.
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.
NEMTC06-1
OVEN COOKING
When cooking a food for the first time In your new
oven, use time given on reclpos 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.
Affer you have used your oven for awhile, If you feel
your oven should be hotter orcooler, you can adjust
It yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS
In this manual.
Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure Ingmdisnts properly.
Use proper pan placement.
Place pans on the oven racks with 1" to I 1/2" of air
space on all sldee 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.
2 cake layers
4 cake layers
When beklng several Items stagger pans so that no
pen Is directly above another.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Listen for preheat notification tone
and put the food In the oven.
Opening the door too often to check food during
baking will allow heat loss and may cause poor
baking results.
Do not lock the oven lock/unlock handle while
heldng or broiling. The oven lock/unlock handle
Is used for self-clean only.
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 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 Ifexterior 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 pars 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 reclpes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is
allowed to remaln open for more than a brlef tlme,
the preheat temperature wlll be lost.
11 NEOVC12
BROILING
Most foods can be broiled at the HI Broil Setting. Select
the LO Broil setting to avoid excessive browning or
drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done
stage (such as thick pork chops or poultry).
POSITIONING BROILER PAN
Broiling Iscooking by direct heat from the broil element.
Tender cuts of meat or marlnsted meat should be se-
lected for broiling. For best results steaks and chops
should be at least 3/4" thick.
After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on an
oven reck In the proper position. The recommended
reck position and cooking time can be found In the chart
below.
The closer the food Isto the broil element, the faster the
meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink In the
center. Moving the meat farther away from the element
lets the meat cook to the center while browning outside.
Side one should be cooked 1 - 2 mlnutea longer than
side two.
BROILING TIPS
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 ,quids and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
Do not preheat when broiling. For even broiling
on both sides, start the food on a cold pan.
Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops. Silt
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 and broil with skin side down. It is
not necessary to turn fish.
Never leave • soiled broiler pan in the range.
Grease In the pan may smoke or bum the next time
the oven Is used.
Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting
out a grease fire. Seethe section on safety.
Do not cover the entire broiler
grid with foil. Poor drainage
of hot fat my cause a broiler
fire.
If a fire starts, close the oven
door and turn controls off. If
fire conUnues, throw baking
soda on the fire. Do not put
water on the fire.
Food
Steak - 1" Thick
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Ground Beef Patties
Medium-l" Thick
Medium-I/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
Rack
Posit_n
4- Highest
f = Lowest
Total Tim
(minutes)
4 9-11
3 13-15
3 21-23
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
16-18
7-9
16-21
27-29
16-18
11-12
11-13
46.55
8-11
9-11
This chart Is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-
ness, 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.
12 NEBRL14
THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1. Removethe broll pan and grid,oven racks, allutenslls
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 oll 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 seal and
the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" Into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
Illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then
rinse well.
No matter how stubborn the stain, never use harsh
abrasive cleaners. They could permanently damage
the enamel surface. We recommend a cleanser such
as 'Soft Scrub®' brand or a similar cleaning product
to keep white surfaces looking clean and new. After
cleaning, rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture.
This will help prevent a brown residue from forming
when the oven Is heated. Buff these areas dry with a
dry cloth.
FRONT FRAME
soil Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive
soil buildup. Do not rub the door seal. The fiberglass
material of the seal has an extremely low resistance
to abrasion. An Intact and well fitting oven door seal
Is essential for energy efficient oven operation and
good baking results. Ifyou notice the seal becoming
worn, frayed or damaged In any way or If It has
become displaced on the door, you should replace
the seal.
AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE
Aftera clean cycle, you may notice some white ash In the
oven. Just wipe It up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue that can not be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven Is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Qo If my electronic control Is not working, can Istill self-
clean my oven?
A. No. Your RANGE CONTROL Is used to program the
oven to start and stop the self-cleaning cycle.
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of
my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used on or around
any part of this oven.
Q,
A.
Can I clean the woven gasket around the oven door?
YOUcannot clean the woven gasket. You can soak It
with hydrogen peroxide as explained In the Cleaning
Tips section of this manual. Be careful not to rub,
move, or damage the gasket.
Q. Is It normal to hear "crackling sound" during clean-
ing?
A. Yes. This Is the metal heating and cooling.
Q. Why do I have ash left In my oven after cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit. It can be
removed with a damp sponge or cloth.
"DOOR LINER
3. Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4. Clean the door seal by using a clean sponge to soak
the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. Repeated
soaking may be needed depending on the amount of
Q.
A.
Q.
A.
What should Ido if excessive smoking occurs during
cleaning?
This Is caused by excessive soil and you should
press CLEAR/OFF. Open windows to rid room of
smoke. Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour
before opening the door. Wipe up excess soil and
reset the clean cycle.
Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause an odor when cleaning.
13 NESCL03-1
TO SET SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Slide door loCk handle to the right. You may need to
lightly press on the door to lock It properly.
2. Push CLEAN. The time display will show (---). See
Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
@
3. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set the destred
length of clean time. Clean time Is normally 3 hours.
You can change It between 2 and 4 hours, depending
on how dirty the oven Is. See Fig. 2.
CLEAN TIME
Fig. 2
You can push STOP TIME to find out when the cycle
will end. Push CLEAN to return to countdown.
WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS
FINISHED:
1. Walt until the LOCK display goes out. Allow 30
minutes for oven to cool. The oven temperature must
drop to a safe level before the door can be unlocked.
See Fig. 3.
2. Slide door lock handle to the left.
NEVER FORCE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK
HANDLE. FORCING THE HANDLE MAY DAMAGE
THE DOOR LOCK.
UNTIL OUT
TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:
I. Push CLEAR.
Follow InstrucUons under "WHEN A CLEAN
CYCLE IS FINISHED".
TO SET DELAYED SELF-CLEAN
CYCLE:
Follow steps 1-3 under "TO SET SELF.CLEAN
CYCLE", THEN:
4. Press STOP TIME.
5. Set the time of day when you want the clean cycle to
end. See Fig. 4.
The control will calculate the start clean time.
Fig. 4
INCREASE OR DECREASE
CLEAN TIME
SET TIME OF DAY YOU
WANT CLEAN CYCLE TO END
Note:When selecting a stop time for a
delayed clean cycle, you must allow
time tor the 2-4 hour clean time.
"Door" will flash In display If you forget to lock the door.
NOTE: Your oven light should be OFF during a
self-clean cycle to prolong the life of the
bulb.
Fig. 3
14 NCSCL05
CLEANING TIPS
On the following pages, all removable parts on your range are shown. Refer to those pages when cleaning your
range.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range.
Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended.
PART
Control panel and knobs
Porcelain enameled
cooktop
Porcelain bowls
Self-cleaning oven
finish
Oven door gasket
Oven racks
CLEANING MATERIALS
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
Burner box bottom (area
under cooktop)
Broiler pan and grid
Detergent, warm water, plasticor ny-
lon scouring pad
Ammonia or abrasive cleaners and
scouring pad
Detergent, warm water and/or soap-
filled steel wool pad
Do not use oven cleaner In or around
any part of the oven
Hydrogen paroxlde
Detergent, warm water, soap.filled
soourlng pad, plastic scouring pad
Detergent and water
Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, commercial oven
cleaner (pan only)
REMARKS
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleaning.
Clean after each splllover. Soak stubborn
soil.
Put 1/4 cup ammonia Into drip bowl. Place
In enclosed plaatlc bag or container. The
fumes will soften the soil Allow bowl to
soak overnight. Do not clean porcelain
bowls In self-cleaning ovens. Bowls can
he cleaned In a dishwasher.
Rinse well after cleaning. Cleaning Inside
the oven need only be done as an optional
touch-up between self-clean cycles. See
the self-cleaning sactlon for more Informa-
tion.
Soak with hydrogen paroxlde, using a
sponge. Frequent soaking helps prevent
soil buildup. Do not rub. See self-clean
section for more information.
Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor-
oughly.
Clean after each splllover with detergent
and water. Dry well.
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm
water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and
coverwlth 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 _.nd paper towels Remove stubborn soil with paste o! bak-
Ing soda and water. DO NOT use abrasive
cleaners. Rinse thoroughly.
15 NECCH31
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
RANGE SIDE PANEL
OUTSIDE EOGE OF
BRACKET TO BE FLUSH
DR RIGHT SIDE
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-
stalled and engaged, remove the drawer panel and
inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure It fits
securely Into the slot.
MAKE SURE
LEG LEVELER
ENGAGES SLOT
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. Besurethat
the strikes fit the catches on each side of the cooktop.
Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain
enameled cooktops carefully.
SUPPORT RODS
REPLACING COOKTOP LIGHT AND
STARTER (SOME MODELS)
Do not touch the bulb when It is hot or with wet hands.
Never wipe light area with a wet cloth. Electrical power
must be shut off If you have to replace a broken bulb.
To replace bulb:
1. Flip front of the hinged canopy up.
2. Remove bulb. Replace the bulb with one of the same
length and wattage.
3. Lower the canopy.
To replace starter:.
1. Open canopy and remove bulb as explained above.
2. Grasp starter, turn It counterclockwise about one
quarter turn and lift out. Replace with one of the
same wattage.
3. Reposltion bulb and lower the canopy.
STARTER CANOPY
16 NEMNT_
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 posltlon before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece
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 hasa groove In each side. The groove
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 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 removed.
2. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
remove the chrome trim ring. See the Cleaning
Section about Information on cleaning porcelain
enameled reflector bowls.
3. Lift out the bowl.
Do not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when
heated during normal use.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the cooktop, burning of wiring insu-
lation end loss of energy,
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle Is shewing
In the bowl opening.
2. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
3. Slide the plug ofthe element firmly Into the receptacle
and lower the element Into place.
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 appliance bulb.
3. Replace the cover.
Note: We recommend you use a 40 watt appliance bulb
that Is no longer than 3 1/2".
17 NEMNT49
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.
BUMP
REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR
To remove:
1. Open the door to the stop position (see IIIustraUon).
2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the
hinges.
NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
are 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 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
position.
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as faras It will
go and close the door.
STOP(BR_POSI_ON
HINGE
REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER
This drawer gives you space for keeping
cookware and bakeware. Plastics and flammable
material should not be kept in this drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is too
heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. To open the
drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight
out.
To remove: Pull drawer straight out and rift over the
guide stops.
To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide drawer
Into place.
18
GUIDE STOP
NEMNT38
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 this manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for sarvlce.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Servlca Center for help. When
calling, have this manual handy with the Repelr Parts LISt, model number, serial number and purchase date.
PROBLEM
• Range does not work;
totally Inoperative
• Oven does not heat;
cooktop elements
OK
• Cooktop does not
work; oven OK
• Foods do not bake
properly
• Oven temperature
seems inaccurate
• Door will not open
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• No power to range
Clock set Incorrectly
(if equipped)
Oven controls set Incorrectly
Door latch In Incorrect posi-
tion (self-clean models with
manual door locks only)
Element(s) unplugged
Improper operatlon of
control
Oven not preheated long
enough
Improper rack or pan
placement
Oven vent blocked or
covered
Improper use of foil
Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
Recipe not followed
Range and oven rack not level
Using Improper cookware
Thermostat calibration
Door accidentally locked
while baking or broiling
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
• Check cord (if equipped) to be sure It Is
plugged In.
• Check clock Instructions.
• Check oven control.
• Check self-clean Instructions.
• Check element connections by removing
and re-plugging element(s)firmly.
Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.
Be sure to preheat:
Preheat until tone sounds
Maintain uniform air space around pens
and utensils; see cooking hints section.
Reflector bowl must have hole in canter
over oven vent.
Foil use not recommended.
Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/
darkened pens.
Is recipe tested and re,able?
Check the Installation section for leveling
Instructions.
See cooking hints.
See adjustments described following this
section.
Press CLEAR/OFF. WaIt until LOCK dis-
play goes off and oven has cooled. Unlock
door. Never force the door lock handle.
19 NESERO4-1
Before Calling for Service
PROBLEM
• Foods do not broil
properly
• Oven smokes
• Oven or work light •
does not work (If
equipped)
• Oven does not clean
or poor cleaning
results (self-clean
models only)
Oven door will not un-
lock (self-clean rood-
els only)
Tone does not sound •
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Improper rack position
• Oven preheated
• Improper utensil used
Oven door closed during
broil
Improper broiling time
Dirty oven
Broiler pan containing
grease left in oven
Light switch In off position
Light bulb or fluorescent
light starter burned out
Controls not set properly
Clean cycle Interrupted too
soon
Oven too dirty
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Check broil pan placement. See broiling
section.
Do not preheat when broiling.
• Use broiler pan and grid supplied with
range.
• Open door to broil stop position; see re-
movable oven dour section.
• Check broiling chart in brolnng section.
• Check for heavy splllover.
• Clean pan and grid after each use.
• Check switch setting; see operating in-
structlons.
• Check or replace light bulb; see Instruc-
tlons.
If work light does not work after replacing
bulb, replace starter; see instructions.
Check self-clean Instructions.
Heavily soiled ovens require a 3-1/2 hour
clean cycle.
Heavy splllovers should be removed be-
fore setting clean cycle. Repeat clean
cycle.
Clean cycle not complete Oven must cool below lock temperature
(approximately 30 minutes after clean cycle
Is complete).
Tone has been altered by Push and hold CLEAR/OFF button to actl-
pushing and holding rate tone.
CLEAR/OFF button
THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS
The temperature in your new range has been set cor-
rectly at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipe
temperatures and cooking times the first few times you
bake In your oven.
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 of this "test" should give you an Idea of how
much the temperature should be changed.
To adjust temperature:
1. Push "BAKE" key.
2. Select a temperature between 500°F and 550°F.
3. Immediately, press "BAKE" again and hold the key
for about 4 seconds. The preset oven adjustment will
appear In the temperature display.
4. The temperature can be adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter
or (.) 35oF cooler. Use the up or down keys to select.
5. When you have made the adjustment, push the clock
button to go back to the time of day. Use your oven
as you would normally.
NOTE:This adjustment will not effect Broil or
Clean temperatures. It will be remmm.
bered when power is removed.
20 NESER64
NOTES
21
NOTES
KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY
f
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
)erformance. As part of
these efforts, we feel It Is
our responsibility to pro-
vide you with this warranty
for your range.
J
¢e
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, fails to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE.
LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defective in
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
FULL 90.DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of Installation, Sears will provide, free ofcharge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the range Is subjected to other than private family use, the above
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 use in the UnlteclStates.
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
.J
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 SelW'
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 e
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.
Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2nd Y0ar 3rd Year
Replacement of Defective
1 Parts other than Porcelain W MA MA
or Glass
90 DAYS
2 MechanicalAdjustment W MA MA
30 DAYS
3 Porcelain and Glass Parts W MA MA
Annual Preventive Malnten-
4 .nce Check at your request MA MA MA
W - Wswanty _ - M_n_nsn_ Agr_nt
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
I'1 m o ® America's Best Selling Appliance Brand
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684
