Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9255*
P/N 808529904 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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Table of Contents
Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... 9
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 12
Using Proper Cookware .........................................................................12
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 14
Before Setting Oven................................................................................... 16
Setting Oven Controls................................................................................. 17
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 22
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 28
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained 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 appliance will receive free repair or
replacement at option of seller.
Lifetime on Cooktop Gas Burners and Cooktop Electric Elements
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective cooktop gas burner or cooktop electric element. If the defect
appears within the first year, a new burner or element will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new burner or element will be
supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the burners or elements, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism.
You are responsible for the labor cost of burner or element glass installation after the first year from the date of sale.
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. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instruc-
tions.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
12. 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 as used on cooktop gas burners or cooktop electric
elements, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation 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.
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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 tilt range forward. When properly
installed, 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
instructions 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 elec-
tronic 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
accessible 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 accordance 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 require-
ments. 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 receptacle 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 confor-
mance with all local codes and ordinances.
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See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
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 appli-
ance.
- Do not leave children alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended 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.
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- 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.
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 posi-
tioned 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, earthen-
ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer’s recom¬mendations 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 venti-
lating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COIL COOKTOP
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in
place - absence of these pans or bowls
during cooking may subject wiring or compo-
nents underneath to damage.
Carefully check the reflector pans, drip
bowls, and coils for packaging material.
Remove all packaging material before using
the cooktop.
Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil
to line surface drip bowls. Improper use of
these liners may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
Do not immerse or soak removable heating
elements—Heating elements should never be
immersed in water. Heating elements clean
themselves during normal operation.
Do not use decorative surface burner covers.
If an element is accidentally turned on, the
decorative cover will become hot and
possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be
done to the cooktop.
Do not allow grease to accumulate around
surface burners and drip bowls.
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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 appli-
ance. 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.
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 recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners
and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue
from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and injury.
Clean venitlating 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 appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not under-
stand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician 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.
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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.
Important Safety Notice - The California
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harms, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such
substances.
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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 or more done than 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 “Setting Oven Controls” on starting on page 17.
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.
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Cooking Recommendations
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.
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.
Cooking Tips
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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 1 and Figure 2.
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 1).
Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface of the
heating element (see Figure 2).
Figure 1: Testing cookware
Figure 2: 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 Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before
cooking is complete. 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 use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
•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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•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 and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more
elements are turned on.
A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is
an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the burner is
hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after the burner is
turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface elements
To operate the radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
(Figure 1) 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 1). 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 Table 1 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.
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.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
•The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results.
•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. The Hot Surface indicator
light will remain on AFTER the control knob is turned to the
“OFF” position and will stay on until the heating surface
area has cooled sufficiently.
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 1: Surface control knob
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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.
•Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check
with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service
or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-
mation.
•It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
•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.
•The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional step
down positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about ½ of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions. To maximize oven cooking space,
place the bottom oven rack in the lowest rack position for
baking or roasting large cuts of meat.
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 1: Oven vent
Figure 2: Oven rack types
oset
oven rack
at
oven rack
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Setting Oven Controls
1. Indicator lights — These indicator lights show if Bake
or Broil is active.
2. Bake pad — Use to select the bake feature.
3. Broil pad — Use to select the variable broil feature.
4. Timer Set/Off pad — Use to set or cancel the minute
timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking.
5. Clock pad — Use to set the time of day.
6. STOP pad — 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 Clock pad once (do not hold key down).
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold or until the
correct time of day appears in the display.z
Important note: The clock cannot be changed when the oven is
set for cooking.
1
1
2
3
456
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Feature Mode Min Temp or
Time Max.Temp or
Time
Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil LO 400°F
(205°C) HI 550°F
(288°C)
Timer 12 Hr. Mode
24 Hr. Mode
1 minute 11 hrs 59 mins
Clock Time 12 Hr. Mode
24 Hr. Mode
1:00 Hr./Min.
0:00 Min
12:59 Hr./Min.
23:59 Hr./Min.
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Setting Oven Controls
Temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
The electronic oven control is set to operate in Fahrenheit (°F) at
the factory. The oven may be programmed for any temperature
from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).
To change the temperature to Celsius (°C) or from °C to °F:
1. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
2. Press or to change °F to °C or °C to °F. To
accept the change, wait 6 seconds until the oven control
provides an acceptance beep.
3. The display will return to the time of day.
Important notes:
•If at any time during the process of changing the tempera-
ture display mode you decide not to change the mode,
press the key pad once before the acceptance beep.
•The temperature display mode cannot be changed when
Bake or Broil is active.
Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour
energy saving feature
The oven control has a built-in 12-hour energy saving feature
that will shut off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12
hours. The oven control can be programmed to override this
feature for continuous baking.
To change the continuous bake setting:
1. Press and hold Timer set-off for 6 seconds until a tone
sounds. — — hr will appear in the display for continuous
cooking. The current time of day will return to the display.
2. To cancel the continuous bake setting, press Timer set-off
and hold for 6 seconds until a tone sounds. 12 hr will appear
in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12-
hour energy saving feature.
Operating oven light
The interior 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
whenever the oven door is closed.
Setting the minute timer
1. Press Timer on-off.
2. Press to increase time in one-minute increments.
Press and hold to increase time in 10-minute incre-
ments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1
minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Important note: If is pressed first, the timer will advance
to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
When the set time ends, the timer will beep three times and will
continue to beep three times every minute until Timer set-off is
pressed.
Important note: The minute timer will not start or stop the
cooking process. The minute timer can be used alone or while
using any of the other oven features. If another feature is active
when the minute timer is active, the minute timer will show in the
display. To view information about other active features, press
the key for that feature.
To change the timer while it is in use:
While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and
hold or to increase or decrease the time
remaining.
To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out:
1. Press Timer set-off once.
oven light switch
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Bake
Bake cooks with heat that rises from the oven bottom. The heat
and air circulate naturally in the oven. Follow baking recom-
mendations for best results.
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from
170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset automatic
bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Baking Tips
•Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
cakes, biscuits, and breads.
•When using any single rack, use rack position 3.
•For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks,
place racks in positions 2 and 4.
•When baking using two oven racks, position cookware to
allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between cookware
for proper air circulation and position pans as shown in
Figure 1.
To set Bake:
1. Press Bake. — — — appears in the display.
2. Within 5 seconds, press or . The display will
show 350°F (177°C). The temperature can then be adjusted
in 5°F (1°C) increments.
3. When a key is released, the oven will begin heating to the
selected temperature. When the oven reaches the set
temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn off and the
control will beep three times.
4. To cancel the baking function, press STOP.
To change oven temperature after bake has started:
1. Press Bake.
2. Press or to increase or decrease to a new
temperature. The oven indicator light on the electronic
display will turn on and off when using the bake feature
and during preheat. This is normal and indicates that the
oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking tempera-
ture.
3. To cancel baking press STOP.
Figure 1: Baking layer cakes with one or two oven racks
Figure 2: Rack positions
1
2
3
5
4
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Setting 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. Always remember to arrange
the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as
suggested in Table 1.
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.
The broiler pan and the insert (some models)
allow grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of
the broiler. Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not cover
the insert with aluminum foil; the exposed grease could ignite.
Always use oven mitts. Oven racks will become
very hot which can cause burns.
When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to
the stop position before turning or removing food.
To set Broil
1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.
2. Press Broil. — — will appear in display.
3. Press the or until the desired broil setting level
appears in the display: NOR for normal, HI for high, LO for
low the low setting. Select the lo broil setting to avoid
excess browning or drying of foods that should be broiled
to the well-done stage.
4. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food
on 2nd side.
5. When broiling is finished press STOP.
Important 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.
Figure 3: Broil pan and insert (L) Broil stop position (R)
Table 1: Broil recommendations
Food item Rack Position Setting Doneness
Steak 1” thick 5th Hi Medium
Steak 1” thick 5th Normal Medium well
Pork Chops 3/4 “thick 4th Normal Well
Chicken 4th Lo Well
Fish 4th Lo Well
Hamburger 1” thick 4th Hi Well
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Setting Oven Controls
Adjusting the oven temperature
Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure
an accurate baking temperature. 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 can adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter
or cooler than the temperature displayed.
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 to 40 degrees from
actual temperatures.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press and hold the Bake key and release when the display
shows the factory temperature setting of 00. If the oven
temperature has been previously adjusted from the factory
setting, the last adjusted value will appear in the display
instead.
2. The temperature can now be adjusted up +35°F (+19°C), in
5°F increments with each press of the key.
3. When lowering the oven temperature using the key,
minus sign (-) will appear before the number to indicate
that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of
degrees.
4. To accept the change, wait for the oven control to provide
an acceptance beep.
Important notes:
•Oven temperature adjustments made will not affect the
Broil temperatures.
•If the display is set for Celsius, adjustments made will be in
1°C increments each press of arrow keys.
•If at any time during the process of adjusting the oven
temperature feature you decide not to make the change,
press the OFF key once before the acceptance beep.
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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.
Figure 1: Use cleaners with caution
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 necessary, 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, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on porcelain surfaces. These
spills may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
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Care and Cleaning
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.
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.
Coil surface elements and drip bowls See “Surface elements and drip bowls” on page 24.
Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation
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Care and Cleaning
Surface elements and drip bowls
Your cooking product includes a new generation of electric coil
element. This electric coil element design follows/supports a
change made to the UL Standard for Household Electric Ranges
related to cooktop surface temperature detection. If ordering
replacement electric coil elements, you must refer to the parts
catalog to obtain the correct part number for the electric coil
element that was designed to function with the specific model
that was purchased.
Make sure drip bowls are in place - Absence of
these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
Never immerse a surface element in water.
Be sure the range is cool before removing
surface elements or drip bowls. Be careful not to bend terminal
ends when replacing surface elements after cleaning.
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to
line surface drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of
these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.Surface
elements may be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the
drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when
they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off.
Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp
cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element
is used.
To remove the surface elements and drip bowls:
1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end.
Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just enough
to clear the cooktop.
2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently
pull the terminal end out from terminal plug. Do not remove
the hold-down clip (if equipped) from the drip bowl.
.
Cleaning drip bowls
Wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry while still warm. Hard
to remove, burned-on soil can be removed by soaking the drip
bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or
a solution of ammonia and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon
of water). A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. Do not
use abrasive cleaners or steel wool, they will scratch the surface.
Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
To replace drip bowls and surface elements:
1. Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening
in the drip bowl.
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip
bowl. If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold-down clip,
align the element support opposite the terminal end with the
slot in the hold-down clip, and snap into place.
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the
terminal end with the terminal plug as shown.
4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as
possible and firmly push the terminal end into the terminal
plug. Make sure element terminal is seated properly into
terminal plug. Make sure the surface element is level to
reduce the hazard of cookware sliding off the element.
Figure 2: Coil element
Figure 3: Removing coil and drip bowl
Terminal plug
Terminal end
Hold
down
clip
(if equipped)
Element
support
Allow element
support to rest
on drip pan
inside rim.
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Care and Cleaning
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. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
•Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can
damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking
utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements
under any circumstances.
•Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much
lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when
aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If
aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the
cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed,
but it may fuse to or permanently damage the coil or
cooktop.
Cleaning under bake element (some models)
The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some
models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up
for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the
oven racks before raising the element. Be careful not to raise the
element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
Cleaning under cooktop (some models)
When lowering the lift-up range cooktop, grasp
the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. Do
not drop or bend the range cooktop when raising or lowering.
This could damage the cooktop surface.
To raise the cooktop for cleaning (some models)
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front (See Figure 5). Lift-up
rods will support the top in a raised position. Only lift the
cook top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into
place.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
To lower, hold the cooktop up and gently push back on each rod
to release the notched support. Hold the cooktop while slowly
sliding the lift rods down into the range frame.
Figure 4: Lift bake element
Figure 5: Lifting cooktop
cooktop
support rods
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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 6).
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 7). A tool such as a small flat-blade screw-
driver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 8).
4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the door
frame (See Figure 8).
5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on
each side of the oven frame (See Figure 9).
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 8).
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 8
and Figure 9). 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 6).
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 7).
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 6: Door hinge location
Figure 7: Door hinge locks
Figure 8: Holding door for removal
Figure 9: 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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Care and Cleaning
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 10: Oven light
oven
light
Figure 11: Open storage drawer
Figure 12: Closed storage drawer
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Before You Call
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 “” 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 “Setting 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.
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Before You Call
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.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, will cause corrosion if allowed to stand in/on bowls.
When cool, remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spill.
Normal environment - Houses located along sea coasts are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls
as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
Drip bowls have changing or
distorting colors.
Bottom of cookware extends beyond surface element and touches cooktop surface. This can
cause high enough temperatures to discolor drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type.
Pan sizes should match the size of the element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased
from your appliance dealer.
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 27.
Problem Cause / Solution
Kenmore ®
Customer Care Hotline
To schedule in-home repair service
or order replacement parts
Para pedir servicio de reparación
a domicilio, y ordenar piezas
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