Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9272*
P/N 808529906 Rev. A
Transform SR Brands Management LLC,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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Table of Contents
Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... 8
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 10
Using Proper Cookware .............................................................................10
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 12
Before Setting Oven................................................................................... 16
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 22
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 26
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and main-
tained according to all supplied instructions.
One Year on Appliance
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appli-
ance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
Lifetime on Oven Door Glass
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, free replacement glass will be supplied for defective oven door glass*. If the
defect appears within the first year, new door glass will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, new door
glass will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the door glass, and does not apply to any
other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of door glass installation after the first year from the
date of sale. *Defects must be verified by a Sears authorized service representative.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household
purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and
maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with
house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including
installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse
or use for other than its intended purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate
certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and
for as long used on the oven door glass, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequen-
tial damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
tion on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Transform SR Brands Management LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay
attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and
care must be exercised with installing, main-
taining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT - Indicates installation, opera-
tion, maintenance, or valuable information
that is not hazard related.
NOTE - Indicates a short, informal reference
– something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
Tip Over Hazard
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
to title range forward. When properly
installaed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip
bracket
• A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING
AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT -
Read and follow the below instruc-
tions and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow
children to play with packaging material. Do not
remove the wiring label and other literature
attached to the appliance. Do not remove
model/serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic
control. When using this appliance for the first
time, or when the appliance has not been used
for an extended period of time, be sure the
appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF
(0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the
power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the
appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels,
wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any
other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible, and easily acces-
sible located near the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause
serious injury, fire, or death.
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong from
the power cord. Failure to follow this warning
may cause serious injury, fire, or death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician. In the United States, install in accor-
dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National
Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and
local electrical code requirements. In Canada,
install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions
and local electrical code requirements. Install
only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the
correct voltage, is correctly polarized and
properly grounded, and protected by a circuit
breaker in accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer
to have the appropriate outlet or junction box
with the correct, properly grounded wall recep-
tacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the
responsibility and obligation of the consumer to
contact a qualified installer to assure that the
electrical installation is adequate and is in
conformance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
See the installation instructions packaged with
this appliance for complete installation and
grounding instructions.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
APPLIANCE
- Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in an
oven or microwave, near surface burners or
elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if
equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth
items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and
towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the appliance.
- Do not leave children alone -
Children should not be left alone or unattended
in the area where appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance, including the storage
drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or
lower double oven.
- Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the appliance or
on the backguards of ranges. Children climbing
on or near the appliance to reach items could be
seriously injured.
- Do not allow children to climb or
play around the appliance. The weight of a child
on an open oven door may cause the appliance
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An
open drawer when hot may cause burns.
- Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
door or drawers of this appliance can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance.
Never cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire
rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing
so blocks air flow through the oven and may
cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil
linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard
- Do not use oven or warmer drawer
(if equipped) for storage.
- Never use your appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing
so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the appliance.
- When heating fat or grease, watch
it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes
too hot.
- Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the
fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
- Use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot
cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky
cloths.
- Do not heat unopened food
containers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
- Wear proper apparel - Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact
hot surfaces.
- Do not touch surface burners or
elements, areas near these burners or elements,
interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer
drawer (if equipped). Surface burners and
elements may be hot even though they appear
cool. Areas near surface burners and elements
may become hot enough to cause burns. During
and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch these areas
until they are cool. These areas may include the
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent
areas, oven door, and oven window.
- Do not attempt to operate the
appliance during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off the appliance. If the
appliance is not turned off and the power
resumes, electric surface elements may resume
operation when power is restored. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and the oven
function.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
RADIANT COOKTOP
Know which knob or key controls each surface
heating area. Place cookware with food on the
cooking area before turning it on. Turn the
cooking area off before removing the cookware.
Cookware handles should be turned inward and
not extend over adjacent surface elements — To
reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of the
cookware should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend over other
cooking areas.
Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select cookware with flat bottoms that match
the surface unit size. Using the proper cookware
on the cooking area will improve efficiency.
Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufac-
turer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
Improper cookware may break due to sudden
changes in temperature. Check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop
use.
Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-
overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that
may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be
damaged and may damage the cooktop.
Do not use a searing grill meant for use with a
broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing grill is
not designed for use on the cooktop. Doing so
may result in a fire.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND
CERAMIC COOKTOPS
Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
Clean cooktop glass with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn.
Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil,
aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or
devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any
other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum
as recommended for baking, such as lining
cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any
other use of protective liners or aluminum foil
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a
short circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower oven
door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to
the side of the appliance when opening the door
of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before
you remove or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching
surfaces in this area when the oven is on may
cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-
sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items can melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If
rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot burner or element in oven.
Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler
pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain
away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not
cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil;
exposed fat and grease could ignite.
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Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always
cook in proper cookware and always use the
oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
APPLIANCE
- Before manually cleaning any part
of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned
off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot
appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow
grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the
fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended
directions for use of kitchen cleaners and
aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done
only by a qualified technician. This reduces the
risk of personal injury and damage to the appli-
ance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified tech-
nician and an authorized repair service. Know
how to disconnect the power to the appliance at
the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it
is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper
towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance
or shut off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
California Residents: for cancer
and reproductive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
PRODUCT RECORD
In this space below, record the date of purchase,
model and serial number of your product. You
will find the model and serial number printed on
an identification plate. See Figure 1 for serial
plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
To locate the serial plate, open storage drawer
(some models) or warmer drawer (some models).
The serial plate is attached to the lower right
oven frame.
Figure 1: Serial plate location
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Cooking Recommendations
Bakeware
The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware
is the best for even heating. It is suitable for
all baked goods.
Recommended cooking temperatures and
times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same piece of
bakeware can be used for cooking, serving,
and storing food.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than shiny
bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed for baking
in gas ovens.
Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.
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Cooking Recommendations
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition AttributesRecommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking
times may need to be reduced slightly.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook
time in the recipe or packaging.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to
maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids
evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as
needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce
evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in
recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow
it to rise twice.
Cooking Results: Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips: Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Cooking Tips
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Oven Controls” on starting on page 16. When using only one rack, place the rack
so the food is in the center of the oven.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food immediately
after the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking performance.
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
Broiling/Roasting
Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food,
help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent
grease splatters.
Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Sears.
Call 1-844-553-6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in
Figure 2 and Figure 3.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The
most popular materials available are:
•Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists
staining and pitting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see
Aluminum).
•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.
Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining.
•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material.
•Glass - Slow heat conductor.
IMPORTANT: Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-
enamel coated cookware on the element. The melting point of
cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly,
especially if left empty. If the cookware melts it will damage the
cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for use and care of cookware.
IMPORTANT: NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over
two different surface cooking areas at the same time. Incorrect
use may damage the cooktop.
Check for flatness by rotating a
ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (see Figure 2).
Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface of the
heating element (see Figure 3).
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Figure 3: Proper cookware
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced
.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
element by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is much smaller
than the element.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
About the Radiant Surface Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiating elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cover
marks the edges of the upper element below. Be sure to use
utensils of the same size as the edge of the element on the cover
and only use flat bottom utensils. The type and size of the
utensil, as well as the amount of upper elements that are in use
and their respective adjustments, are factors that will affect the
amount of heat that will be distributed to areas near the upper
elements. The areas surrounding the elements can get hot
enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The temperature of the element rises gradually and uniformly.
As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting, the element will cycle through on and off.
The heating element retains sufficient heat to provide uniform
and constant heating during the shutdown cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before
cooking is finished. This will allow residual heat to complete the
cooking process.
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The element surface may still
be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area
is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that
can melt, to make contact with the cooking element. If these
items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
Element On Indicator Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more
elements are turned on.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will come on when the
element is too hot to touch and will remain on until the element
has cooled to a safe temperature.
A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is
an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
Important notes:
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This cycle in the HI
setting is normal and will occur more often if the utensil is
too small for the radiating element or if the bottom of the
utensil is not flat.
• Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil cooktop
cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning” section and “Before
You Call” checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface elements
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The element may still be
hot and burns may occur if the element is touched before it has
cooled sufficiently.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.To operate the radiant
element.
Important: The type and size of utensil you use, as well as the
amount and type of food you cook, will influence the power
setting necessary to obtain the best results. The suggested
adjustments in the table are based on cooking with medium-
weight utensils made of aluminum and with lids. The settings
may vary when other types of utensils are used.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
(Figure 4) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested
radiant surface element settings” table, Table 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn
to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do
not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics
provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see
Figure 4). A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond
the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in below are based on cooking
with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material
that can melt to make contact with the radiant surface element.
If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the
cooktop.
Important notes:
• The Element ON indicator lights will glow when one or more
elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these indicator
lights when finished cooking is an easy check to be sure all
control knobs are turned OFF.
Settings Type of Cooktop
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies or steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (1) Low temperature cooking
Low (LO) Keep warm, melt
Table 1: Suggested settings for radiant elements
Figure 4: Surface control knob
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Setting Surface Controls
Dual radiant surface elements
To operate a dual radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin
heating both the inner and outer elements. If only the inner
element is needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn
the knob counter-clockwise (see Figure 7).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to OFF before
removing the cookware.
4. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control
knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark.
Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed.
5. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
6. You may switch from either single or dual element setting at
any time during cooking. See “Suggested radiant surface
element settings” on page 13.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material
that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If
these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic
cooktop.
• Start most cooking functions at a higher setting and then at
a lower setting to finish cooking.
• The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one or
more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these
indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to
be sure all control knobs are turned OFF.
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Setting Surface Controls
Warm Zone
Use the warm zone feature to keep cooked foods hot.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold
food on the warm zone. All food placed on the warm zone
should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover
should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use
plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface
and be very difficult to clean. Use only dishware, utensils, and
cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm
zone.
Setting the warm zone control:
1. Push in the knob and turn in either direction. The tempera-
tures are designated by hi and lo. However, the control can
be set at any position between hi and lo for different levels
of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The hot
surface indicator light will remain on until the warm zone
cools.
Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will
not glow red when it is hot. To avoid burns always use
potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop,
including the warm zone, as cookware and plates will be hot.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Food Poisoning Hazard: do not let food sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Doing so may result in
food borne illness.
Temperature selection - Refer to the recommended warm zone
settings table. If a particular food is not listed, start with the
medium level and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at
serving temperatures by using the medium level.
Important: Only use plates and utensils recommended for use in
ovens and ceramic glass cooktops.
Figure 5: Warm Zone control
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)
Eggs LO (Low)
Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium)
Sauces MED (Medium)
Soups (cream) MED (Medium)
Stews MED (Medium)
Vegetables MED (Medium)
Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High)
Soups (liquid) HI (High)
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Setting Surface Controls
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United
States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.
Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center
canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
• NEVER place or extend a cooking utensil over 2 different
cooking areas at the same time. This will cause the heating
to be uneven and could break the ceramic cover.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
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Before Setting Oven
Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm
air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do
not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with
aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or moisture may
appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
-Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil
or any other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls,
racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the heat
distribution, produce poor baking results, and possibly cause
permanent damage to the oven interior. Improper installation of
these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
- Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior,
oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
- To prevent possible damage to the oven, do
not attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are
fully positioned back inside the oven cavity.
Types of oven racks
•Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and
may be placed in most oven rack positions.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.
To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using.
Figure 6: Oven vent
Figure 7: Oven rack types
at
oven rack
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Oven Controls
1. Bake key— Use to select the bake feature.
2. Broil key— Use to select the variable broil feature.
3. Timer Set/Off — Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The
minute timer does not start or stop cooking.
4. Set Clock — Use to set the time of day.
5. Indicator lights — These indicator lights show if Bake or
Broil is active.
6. OFF — Use to clear any feature previously entered except
the time of day and minute timer. Press STOP to end
cooking.
7. Up and down arrow pads— Use with the feature or
function pads to set oven temperature or adjusting the clock
and minute timer.
Minimum and Maximum Setting
Setting the Clock
When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power
supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will
flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock for the
correct time of day before using the appliance.
To set the clock:
1. Press once (do not hold key down).
2. Press and hold or until the correct time of
day appears in the display and release the key.
Important note: The clock cannot be changed when the oven is
set for cooking.
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
7
Feature Mode Min Temp
or Time
Max.Temp or
Time
Bake 170°F (77°C) 500°F (260°C)
Broil LO HI
Timer 12 Hr. Mode 1 minute 11 hrs 59 mins
Clock
Time
12 Hr. Mode 1:00 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.
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Oven Controls
Setting Timer
The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set the timer:
1. Press Timer Set/Off.
2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release
when the desired time appears in the display. The timer will
begin to count down.
3. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with
three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60
seconds until Timer Set/Off is pressed.
To change time remaining in timer, press and hold or
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer Set/Off
once.
Important notes:
• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when
the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or
when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer Set/Off will glow
when the timer is active.
• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour
remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less
than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer
will show in the display by default. To view information of
any other active oven function, press the key once for the
active function to view status.
Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or
Celsius (ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped
from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F
or ºC oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F:
1. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
2. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode
choices.
3. Release the arrow key and the oven control will to accept
change. The display will return to the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the
oven is set for cooking.
Operating Oven Light
The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is
opened. Press the oven light switch located on the upper left
control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF when-
ever the oven door is closed.
The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven
interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a
wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high tem-
peratures and should always be in place when the oven is in
use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing the Oven
Light” on page 24.
oven light switch
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Oven Controls
Setting Bake
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the
set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed
for any temperature from 170°F to 500°F (77°C to 260°C).
The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
Baking tips
• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven on rack position 4. Place
pans as shown in Figure 8.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5.
• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature
and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods.
• Dark bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is
recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
• Do not open the oven door often. Opening the door will
reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase the
cooking time.
• Do not leave oven light on while baking.
To set Bake
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. The display will show — —.
3. Press or . The display will show the default oven
temperature of 350°F (177°C). By pressing or ,
the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5°F increments
(1°C). When the desired setting is reached release the up
or down key.
4. The oven will begin heating to the selected temperature.
When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature.
To cancel bake at anytime, Press .
Figure 8: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 9: Oven rack positions
STOP
STOP
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Oven Controls
Setting Broil
Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If
smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element.
Watch food to prevent burning. When broiling, always remem-
ber to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Increase or
decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to
suit for doneness.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be
explosive. Do not use broiler drawer for storage. Items placed
in broiler drawer will catch fire.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and
cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns
Broiling Tips:
• If using broil pan and insert, place insert on broil pan. Place
on oven rack, preheat on broil HI for 5 minutes before
placing food on insert. Broil with the oven door open to the
stop position.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
• When cooking, the oven interior, exterior, and oven racks
will become very hot which can cause burns. Always
arrange oven racks when oven is cool.
• Do not use the broil pan without the insert. Do not cover the
insert with foil; the exposed grease could catch fire.
.
To set broil:
1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.
2. Press broil. The display will show — —.
3. Press for HI broil or for LO broil. Most foods
may be broiled at the HI broil setting.
4. For optimum results, preheat pan using Broil HI for 5 minutes
before placing food on pan. Boil with the oven door open.
5. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food
on the other side.
6. When broiling is finished press STOP.
For best results when broiling, use broil pan along with pan
insert. A broil pan is designed to drain the fat from food, helping
to reduce smoking and avoid splatter.
Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appli-
ance, they may be purchased from Sears. Call 1-844-553-6667
and order broiler pan kit 5304442087.
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Oven Controls
Adjusting oven temperature
The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure
an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference
Offset (UPO). For the first few uses, follow your recipe times
and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the
oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you
may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than
the oven temperature displayed.
The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F
(+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory cali-
brated settings.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press Bake and hold for 5 seconds. The UPO value will
appear in the display with a degree sign.
2. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset
from the original factory temperature setting. If the control
still has the original factory calibration, the display will
read 00.
3. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35°F (19°C),
in 5°F increments by pressing and holding or .
Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset
appears in the display and the oven will save the setting
automatically.
4. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,
the UPO value will remain unchanged.
Important notes:
• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the
Broil temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your
oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20°F
to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control has been set to display °C temperatures.
Minimum and maximum settings for °C is plus (+) or minus
(-) 19°C.
• If the display mode is set for °C, adjustments made will be
in 1°C increments on each press of or .
Table 2: Broil recommendations
Food item Rack Position Temperatur
e
Cook time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Doneness
Steak 1” thick 5 HI 6:00 4:00 Rare
Steak 1” thick 5 HI 7:00 5:00 Medium
Pork Chops 3/4 “thick 4 HI 8:00 6:00 Well
Chicken - Bone In 3 HI 20:00 10:00 Well
Chicken Boneless 4 HI 8:00 6:00 Well
Fish 3 HI as directed Well
Shrimp 3 HI as directed Well
Hamburger 1” thick 5 HI 7:00 5:00 Medium
Hamburger 1” thick 5 HI 8:00 7:00 Well
** The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, “Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means
some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest tem-
perature recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC).
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Care and Cleaning
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be
sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.
If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they
must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed
before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide
adequate ventilation.
Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible.
Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning
later.
Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation
Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and
polish with a soft, clean cloth.
Painted and plastic control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trims
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth. Glass cleaners may
be used, but do not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth and wipe.
Control panel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area. Do not use large
amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage
to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper
towels - they will damage the finish.
Control knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. To remove control knobs: turn to the OFF position, grasp firmly, and pull off the
shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the OFF markings and push the knobs into place.
Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use cleaners containing
abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.
Easy Clean Stainless Steel
Black Stainless Steel
Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use appliance cleaner,
stainless steel cleaner, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia. These
cleaners may damage the finish.
Porcelain-enameled broiler pan
and insert
Porcelain door liner
Porcelain body parts
Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring
pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If neces-
sary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse
and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage the
porcelain. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauer-
kraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause a dull
spot even after cleaning.
Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top,
sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of
the door. Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on the interior door glass. Do not
immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or cleaners to enter the door vents. Do
not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the
outside of the oven door.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is
essential for a good seal. Do not rub, damage, or remove this gasket.
Manual clean oven interior The oven interior is porcelain coated and safe to clean using oven cleaners. Always follow
manufacturer's instructions for cleaners. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the
porcelain may become damaged during future heating. Do not spray oven cleaner on any
electrical controls or switches. Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on the oven
temperature sensing probe. Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim, door gasket, plastic
drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the appliance.
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Care and Cleaning
Cooktop maintenance
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your
ceramic glass cooktop.
Before using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic
cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery,
and department stores) to the ceramic surface.
Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. This
will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special
cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass
to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop
can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks
should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled
using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become
permanent if not removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough
bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.
Do Not:
• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom; replace
with clean cookware before using.
• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the
kitchen.
• Cook food directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.
• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop,
they make cause it to crack.
• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.
Do not use the following on the cooktop:
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as
metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop,
making it more difficult to clean.
• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach,
ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the
cooktop.
• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they
can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and
cause discoloration.
Cooktop Cleaning
Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot
cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can
chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the
controls are turned to off and the cooktop is COOL. The glass
surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
For light to moderate soil
Apply a few drops of ceramic cooktop cleaning cream directly
to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive plastic
type no-scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop
surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving
no residue.
For heavy, burned on soil:
Apply a few drops of ceramic cooktop cleaning cream directly
to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive
plastic type no-scratch cleaning pad, applying pressure as
needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for
any other purpose.
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade
scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface.
Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff
surface clean.
Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or
melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage
(such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not
removed immediately. After turning the surface elements off, use
a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape
the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop
to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils.
Figure 10: Do not slide pan on cooktop
Figure 11: Cleaning with aid of razor blade
30°
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Care and Cleaning
General Cleaning
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool.
The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Aluminum foil and utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a
fire hazard.
• Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the
oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in
this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result
in risk of electric shock, or fire.
Replacing the Oven Light
Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are
cool before replacing the oven light.
Replacing the oven interior light bulb:
The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity
(Figure 10).
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the
appliance.
2. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.
3. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug
the appliance back in).
4. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.
To remove and replace storage drawer (some models)
Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer
can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care
when handling the drawer.
Figure 12: Oven light
wire
holder
glass
shield
Figure 13: Open storage drawer
Figure 14: Closed storage drawer
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Care and Cleaning
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door:
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage,
lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.
To remove the oven door
1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See
Figure 15).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges
down from the oven frame completely towards the oven
door (See Figure 16). A tool such as a small flat-blade
screwdriver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 17).
4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the door
frame (See Figure 17).
5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on
each side of the oven frame (See Figure 18).
To replace the oven door:
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 17).
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal
position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins
located on each side of the oven door frame (See Figure 17
and Figure 18). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully
seated onto the roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See
Figure 15).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven
frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked
position (See Figure 16).
5. Close the oven door.
Important note: Special door care instructions - Most oven doors
contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots,
pans, or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing
the glass may weaken its structure, causing an increased risk of
breakage at a later time. Do not close the oven door until all of
the oven racks are fully in place.
Figure 15: Door hinge location
Figure 16: Door hinge locks
Figure 17: Holding door for removal
Figure 18: Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller
pin
Oven door
hinge
locations
L
O
C
K
about
10°
hinge
oven
door
roller
pin
hinge
arm
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Before You Call
Before You Call
Oven Baking Problems
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. There is no need to preheat the
oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn on
the bottom.
• Cookies and biscuits put into
oven before the preheating
time is completed.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
• Dark pans absorbs heat too
fast.
• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing
food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1
cm o 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium weight baking sheet.
Cakes too dark on top or
bottom
• Cakes put in oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or too
low.
• Oven too hot.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
Cakes not done in center
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Glass cookware slow heat
conductor.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm to
10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of pan.
• Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny
bakeware.
Cakes not level.
• Oven not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the
center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to
the installation instructions for leveling the oven.
• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of clearance on
all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
Foods not done when cooking
time is over.
• Oven too cool.
• Oven overcrowded.
• Oven door opened too
frequently.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and
bake for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to
be used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking
time.
• Make sure to allow 2” to 4” of clearance between all pans
and racks, allowing for even air flow.
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Solutions to Common Problems:
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the
problem listed.
Problem Cause / Solution
Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your
fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.
Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
service outage information.
Oven Problems
Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven
and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven to the set temperature before
placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking
time. See “Adjusting oven temperature” on page 21 if you feel the oven is too hot or too cool.
Flames inside oven or smoking from
oven vent.
Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto the oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up
excessive spills before starting the oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using
broil, see “Setting Broil” on page 20.
Oven smokes excessively when
broiling.
Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on page 20.
Meat too close to the broil element or burner. Reposition the broil pan to provide proper
clearance between the meat and broil element or burner. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut
remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently.
Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.
Oven control panel beeps and
displays any F or E code error.
Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. To clear the error, press the OFF key on
the control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the bake or broil function. If the F or E
code error repeats, turn off the power to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then repower the
appliance. Set the clock with correct time of day. Try the bake or broil function again. If the
fault recurs, press the OFF key to clear.
Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.
The time of day is not set. The clock must be set in order to operate the oven. See “Setting
the Clock” on page 17.
Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See “Oven Controls”
starting on page 17 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or
see “Entire appliance does not operate.” in this checklist.
Cooktop Problems
Surface element is too hot or not hot
enough.
Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.
Surface element does not heat or
does not heat evenly.
Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed.
Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight
cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the
material affect heating. Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight
pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
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Scratches or abrasions on cooktop
surface.
• Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause
scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before using. Small
scratches do not affect cooking performance and will become less visible with time.
• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply
a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream to the ceramic surface (on the web visit
www.sears.com for cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive
cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. For more information see “Cooktop maintenance” and
“Cooktop cleaning” in the Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide.
• Cookware with rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
Metal marks on cooktop. • Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Doing so will leave marks. Apply a
ceramic cooktop cleaning cream to the ceramic surface. Buff with non-abrasive cloth or
no-scratch cleaning pad. For more information see “Cooktop maintenance” and
“Cooktop cleaning” in the Care & Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide.
Brown streaks or specks on cooktop
surface.
• Food that boils over can cook onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. For
more information see “Cooktop maintenance” and “Cooktop cleaning” in the Care and
Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide.
Areas of discoloration with metallic
sheen on cooktop surface.
• Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream
to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad.
Oven racks discolored or do not
slide easily
• Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with
clean water, dry, and replace in oven.
Other Problems
Appliance is not level. Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support the range.
If the floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
Poor installation. Place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Place a level on the oven
rack. Adjust the leveling legs at the base of the appliance until the rack is level.
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square
and have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact the builder or installer to make the
appliance accessible.
Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so the appliance can be lifted over
carpet. Installation over carpet is not advised. See the installation instructions for guidelines
specific to your appliance.
Oven light does not work. Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the Oven Light” on page 24.
Problem Cause / Solution
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Customer Care Hotline
To schedule in-home repair service
or order replacement parts
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