CONTENTS
SAFETY
......... .. ....................... . ......................................... 1-4
USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 5
Oven Controls .......................................................... 6-8
Cooktop Cooking .................................................. 9, 10
Oven Cooking ........................................................... 11
Broiling ...................................................................... 12
Self-Clean Cycle ................................................. 13, 14
Cleaning Tips ............................................................ 15
Removable Range Parts ..................................... 16-18
SERVICE
Before Calling For Service ................................. 19, 20
Adjusting Oven Temperature .................................. 21
WARRANTY
MODELS
46520,46521
46525
SE_A/RS
Kenmore
USE • CARE • SAFETY
MANUAL
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Teach children not to play with range
knobs or any other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unattended
where a range is in use.
Never store things children might want
above a range.
Never let anyone climb, sit or stand on the
open door or any other part of the
range• Their weight may make the range
tip over.
Never leave the oven door open when you
are not watching the range.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental tipping of the range
from abnormal usage, including excess
loading of the oven door, attach It to the
wall or floor by installing the anti-tip de-
vice supplied. If the range Is moved for
cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure
Anti-tip Device Is re-engaged properly
when the range Isreplaced. Falluretotake
this precaution could result In tipping of
the range and cause Injury.
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Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that will burn.
CAUTION:
Never store things In an oven
or near cooktop elements/
burners, These things may catch
fire and plastic items could melt.
Never use your range for warming
or heating a room. You could be
burned or seriously Injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage to
the range.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing
could catch fire.
Never use a towel or other bulky clot h
as a potholder, Such cloths could
catch fire on a hot element/burner.
Never let pot handles stick out
over the front of the range. Turn
handles in so that they cannot be
bumped into. Keep the handles
away from other hot surface ele-
ments/burners,
Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings. Bollovers cause smok-
Ing and greasy splnovers could
catch fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep this bOok for later use.
Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly
by a qualified technician.
Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough
to cover the entire cooktop element. This will cut down
the risk of setting potholders or clothing on lira with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.
Always use care when touching the cooktop elements,
areas near cooktop elements, oven heating elements or
inside theoven. Heating elements could be hot enough
to burn you even If they are dark In color. The oven vent
duct and oven door may also become hot during range
use.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will
not break when heated on the cooktop elements.
Place oven racks In desired position while oven Is cOol.
If rack must be moved while oven Is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
Alter broiling, always take the broiler pan out o! the
range and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pan
can catch on fire next time you use the pan.
Always use dry potholdera when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam burns.
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam out before moving food.
Always follow cleaning instructions in this book.
Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and
grease are easy to Ignite. Clean the range, oven and
vents regularly.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners -- No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used In or around any part of the oven.
Clean Only Parts Listed In Manual.
Always remove broiler pan and other utensils from the
oven before a self-clean cycle.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the
backguard of a range. Children climbing on a
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains, or
drapes a safe distance away from your range and oven.
Always keep the appUance area clear and free from
things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.)
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless Instructions are given in this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician.
Never heat unopened food contalnera. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause Injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
therange. Neverletgreasebullduponyourrange. You
can keep grease fires from starting If you clean up
grease and spills after each range use,
Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls or oven
bottoms. Impropar use of foil could start a fire or cause
electrical shock.
Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Walt until the fat has cooled.
Never put removable heating elements In water. Do not
put them In a dishwasher. Do not put them In the self-
clean cycle of self-cleaning ovens.
Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on self-
cleaning ranges. The gasket Is essential for a good seal.
Only clean the gasket by soaking It with hydrogen
peroxide, as described In the self-clean section of the
manual.
Never touch surface units, heating elements, or interior
surfaces of the oven. They may be hot even though they
appear dark In color.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off
and disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a
qualified technician.
A fan noise may be heard sometime during the clean
cycle.
Always keep wooden utensils, plastic utensils orca nned
food a safe distance away from your range.
Be sure everyone In your home knows what to do in
case of fire.
Never clean cooktop surface when It Is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could
cause steam burns If used on a hot surface.
Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your range durlng a self-clean cycle.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Read and understand this Information
NOW!
Should you ever need it, you will not have
time for reading.
Be sure everyone in your home knows
what to do in case of a fire.
Never use water on a grease fire - it will
only spread the flames.
OVEN FIRE
Do not try to move the pan.
1. Close oven door end turn controls off.
2. If fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire.
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE
Never pick up a flaming pan.., instead:
1. Turn off the element.
2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid,
baking soda or an exUnguIsher.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act requires the Governor of California to publish
a list of substances known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a
very small amount of carbon monoxide during the
cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting
with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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YOUR RANGE
IMPOITrA_. The model and serial number of your range can be found on a tag, which Is attached
to the front frame on the left side of the unit. Open the storage drawer to locate this tag.
Copy the numbers Into the box on the cover of this manual.
REMOVABLE CHROME
BURNER BOWLS
(SEE PAGE 17)
UFT-UP COOKTOP
(SEE PAGE 18)
OVEN VENT (UNDER RIGHT
REAR COOKTOP ELEMENT;
AREA MAY GET HOT
DURING USE; DO NOT
BLOCK VENT)
REMOVABLE
COOKTOP ELEMENTS
(SEE PAGE 17)
OVEN CONTROL
COOKTOP CONTROLS
(SEE PAGE9)
OVEN LIGHT SWITCH
(PUSH TO TURN UGHT
ONAND OFF)
REMOVABLE
OVEN RACKS
(SEE PAGE16)
SURFACE INDICATOR
LIGHT (GLOWS WHEN
ANY COOKTOP
ELEMENT IS ON)
OVEN BAKE ELEMENT
REMOVABLESTORAGE
DRAWER
(SEEPAGE16)
REMOVABLE
OVEN DOOR
(SEEPAGE16)
BROILER PAN
AND GRID
(SEE PAGE 12 & 15)
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Range Control
CANCELS BAKE,
BROIL OR
CLEAN OPERATION
PROGRAM
STATUS
DISPLAY
\
CLOCK !
TIMER
DISPLAY
TEMPERATURE FUNCTION
DISPLAY DISPLAY
UP ARROW PAD
(INCREASES TIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
PRESS TO TURN
TIMER ON AND OFF
t
SET AUTOMATIC
OVEN OPERATIONS
Your range control Is touch controlled. To set BAKE,
BROIL, TIMER or CLEAN, touch the desired function pad
and select the temperature or time by touching the arrow
pad.
TO SET THE CLOCK:
1. Press CLOCK. The word "TIME" will flash In the
display.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the correct
time of day. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to
change display numbers quickly. Touch and release
the arrow pad to change the time slowly. See Fig, 1.
DOWN ARROW PAD
(DECREASES TIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
The TIMER display will Increase as follows:
:10 TEN SECONDS See Fig. 2
1:00 ONE MINUTE See Fig. 3
1HR:00 ONE HOUR See Fig. 4
When the display reaches one hour, the display will
change. "HR" will appear In the display.
DISPLAYS TEN SECONDS
INCREASE OR (
(_) DECREASE TIME
Fig. 2
DISPLAYS ONE MINUTE ZERO SECONDS
Fig. 1
®
INCREASE OR
TO SET THE TIMER:
DECREASE TIME
NOTE: The TIMER does not control oven operations.
The maximum time setting is 9 hours and 55
minutes.
1. Press TIMER. "TIMER" will flash in the display.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
amount of time. Hold your finger on the arrow pad to
change the time quickly. Touch and release the arrow
pad to change the time slowly. The TIMER will
automatically begin counting down after a few
seconds.
3. When the time is up, the end-of-cycle tone will beep. (_)
PressCLOCKtoreturnthetlmeofdaytothedlsplay. 6 Fig. 4
INCREASE OR
(_) DECREASE TIME
Fig. 3
DISPLAYS ONE HOUR ZERO MINUTES
IESSAND HOLD
TO CANCEL _MER
INCREASE OR
DECREASETIME
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TO RESET THE TIMER:
"TIMER" will stop flashing and the TIMER will start
counUng down a few seconds after you stop touching
the UP or DOWN arrow. If you pause while selecting the
time and the timer activates, press TIMER again end
continue to set the time.
TO CANCEL THE TIMER:
After TIMER begins to count down, press TIMER end
hold TIMER In at least four seconds unUl "TIMER" quits
flashing end time of day returns to display.
TO SET BROIL:
1. Press BROIL. "BROIL"wlllflashand(---)wlUappear
in the display. See Fig. 5.
2. Select LO Broil by pressing the UP arrow once. Select
HI Broil by pressing the UP arrow twice. To change
from HI Broil to LO Broil, press the DOWN arrow.
3. After cooking Is complete, press CLEAR/OFF.
TO CANCEL BROIL
TO CANCEL BAKE
RG. 6
INCREASE OR DECREASE
TEMPERATURE
TIMED BAKING:
AUTOMATIC OVEN OFF:
You can begin baking now and set the oven to turn OFF
automatically.
1. Press COOK TIME.
2. Press UP or DOWN arrowto set how long you want
to bake.
3. Press BAKE.
4. Select temperature using UP or DOWN arrow,
See Fig. 7.
FiG. 5
PRESS ONCE TO SET LO
PRESSTWICE TO SET HI BROIL
TO RESET BROIL:
Ifyou do not select LO or HI Broil the function display will
go blank. Repeat Steps I and 2.
TO SET BAKE:
1. Press BAKE. "BAKE" will flash.
2. Select the desired temperature by touching the UP or
DOWN arrow pad. The last used bake temperature
will appear In the temperature display. Increase the
temperature with the UP arrow. Decrease the
temperature with the DOWN arrow.
If you do not set a temperetu re after you press BAKE, the
display will go blank. Repeat steps I and 2.
3. After baking Is complete, press CLEAR/OFF.
See Fig. 6.
FIG. 7
INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME(
INCREASE OR DECREASE(
TEMPERATURE
NOTE: You should consider that food will continue
to cook after controls turn O FF unless you remove
the food immediately.
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DELAYED ON AND OFF:
You can set the oven to turn on and off automatically.
The control will calculate the time to start cooking.
1. Press COOK TIME.
2. Press UP or DOWN arrow to set how long you want
to hake.
3. PressSTOPTIME. Theearlleststoptlmeyoucanset
will appear In the display.
4. Set STOP TIME (the time of day when you want the
oven to turn OFF) by pressing the UP or DOWN
arrow.
5. Press BAKE.
6. Select temperature by pressing UP or DOWN arrow.
See Fig. 8.
Fig. 8
INCREASE OR DECREASE TIME q
INCREASE OR DECREASEq
TO SET STOP TIME
INCREASE OR DECREASEq
TO SET TEMPERATURE
NOTE:
If the control beeps, you have not completed your timed
oven setting. Press CLEAR/OFF and start again with
Step 1.
The low temperature zone of this range
(between 150°F and 200°F) Is available to
keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept
longer than two hours at these low
temperatures may spoil.
Never let food, such as dairy products,
fish, meat, poultry, etc., sit for more
than I hour before cooking starts when
you set your oven for a delay start.
Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure the
oven light is off because heat from the
bulb will speed bscterla growth.
DISPLAY:
Once you have programmed your control for any
operation, you can display the setting by pressing the
appropriate pad. For example, If you are using the
TIMER and want to sea the time of day, press CLOCK.
The display will show the time of day.
You cannot set BAKE, BROIL or COOK TIME while the
oven door Is In the locked position. If you try, the word
"door" will appear In the display. The oven door lock Is
to be used for Self-Cleaning only.
TONES:
The end-of-cycle tone will sound at the end of Umer use
and automatic oven functions. The end-of-cycle tone Is
3 short beeps followed by I beep every 6 seconds that
repeat until you press any operation. If you would like
to eliminate the repeating beeps, push and hold CLEAR/
OFF for ten seconds. To return the 1 beep every 6
seconds, push and hold CLEAR/OFF for 10 seconds,
To cancel the end-of-cycle tone, press CLOCK.
F-CODE:
If the time display beeps continuously and flashes an
"F" followed by a number, you have a function error
code. Note the number after the "F". Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow oven to cool for 1 hour. If problem repeats,
disconnect all power to the range and call for service.
Advise your service technician of the number following
the "F" in the display.
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To
Start Things
Cooking
Cooktop Cooking
The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
element Is turned on by that knob.
O0 00 O0 O0
O0 • 0 O0 O0
Left Left Right Right
Roar Front Rear Front
To operate cooktop controls:
1. Push to turn.
2. Set on or between marks for desired heat.
An Indicator light will glow when any cooktop
element Is on.
For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should use pans that:
A. Have flat bottoms and straight sides.
B, Have light handles that do not tilt pans.
C. Are about the same size as the element.
When the oven Is on, heated air moves through a vent
under the right rear cooktop element. This hot air may
make pot handles hot or melt plastic items left too near
the vent. The vent is necessary for proper oven perform-
ance. Do not block it.
Never line the bowls below cooktop ele-
ments with aluminum foil. Foil can
block normal heat flow and damage the
range. This Is especially true if foil
blocks the oven vent tube under the
right rear cooktop element.
COOKTOPCONTROL 9 NEMTCIO
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. May I can foods end preserves on my surface
units?
A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning
purposes. Check the manufacturer's Instructions
and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner Is
flat-bottomed and fits over the center of your surface
unit. Since canning generates large amounts of
steam, be careful to avoid bums from steam or heat.
Canning should only be done on surface units.
Q. Can I cover my drip pens with foil?
A. No. Clean as recommended In Cleaning Guide.
Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an
oriental wok, on any surface units?
A. We recommend flat bottomed woks. Cookware with-
out fiat surfaces Is not recommended. The life of
your surface unit can be shortened and the range top
can be damaged from the high heat needed for this
type of cooking.
Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from my
units even though I have the knobs on the
right setting?
A. After turning surface unit off and making sure it is
cool, check to make sure that your plug-in units are
securely fastened into the surface connection.
Q. Why does my €ookwere Uit when I place them
on the surface unit?
A. Because the surface unit or the cookware Is not flat.
Make sure that the "feet" on your surface units are
sitting tightly In the range top indentation and the
outer edge of the drip pan is flat on the range sudace.
Q. Why Is the porcelain finish on my cookware
coming off?
A. If you set your surface unit higher than required for
the cookware material and leave it, the finish may
smoke, crack, pop or bum, depending on the pot or
pan. Also, a too high heat for long periods, and small
amounts of dry food, may damage the finish.
HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done on cooktop only.
In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use
of large-diameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond
edge of drip pan) Is not recommended. However, when
canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-di-
ameter pots may be used. This Is because bulling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are nat harmful to
cooktop surfaces surrounding heaUng unit.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN
WATER.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures -- and all types of frying
-- cook at tem peratu res much hlgherthan boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding heating units.
OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING
1. Bring water to boil on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain
boil (saves energy and best uses surface unit).
2. Be sure canner fits over center of surface unit. If your
range does not allow canner to be centered on
surface unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.
3. Fist-bottomed canners give best canning results. Be
sure bottom of canner is flat or slight Indentation fits
snugly over surface unit. Canners with flanged or
tippled bottoms (often found In enamelware) are not
recommended.
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4. When canning, use recipes from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-
ning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
5. Remember, In following the recipes, that canning is
a process that generates large amounts of steam. Be
careful while canning to prevent burns from steam or
heat.
NOTE: If your range Is being operated on low power
(voltage), canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been carefully fol-
lowed. The process may be Improved by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) for fastest heating of large water quantities,
begin with HOT tap water.
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OVEN COOKING
When cooking a food for the first time In your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and is more apt to be accurate than the oven It
replaced.
After you have used your oven for awhile, If you feel
your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
It yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS
In this manual.
Always follow recipe carefully.
Measure Ingredients properly.
Use proper pan placement.
Place pans on the oven racks with 1" to I 1/2" of air
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.
Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the
oven bottom block the free movement of air. Im-
proper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.
Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should
be baked In shiny pans -- to reflect the heat
because they should have a light golden crust.
Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat
M because they should have a brown, cdsp crust.
Be sure the underside of the pan Is shlny, too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over-browning on the bottom of your food.
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2 cake layers
4 cake layers
When baking several Items stagger pans so that no
pan is directly above another.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Listen forpreheat notlflcatlontons
and put the food In the oven.
Opening the door too often to check food during
baking will allow heat loss and may cause poor
baking results.
Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures If exterior of pan
Is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.
There may be some odor when the oven Isfirst used.
This Is caused by the heating of new parts and
Insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow end cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly above the bake
element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface; therefore, it
should not be used.
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets
without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. It the oven door is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.
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BROILING
Most foods can be broiled at the HI Broil Setting. Select
the LO Broil setting to avoid excessive browning or
drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done
stage (such as thick pork chops or poultry).
POSITIONING BROILER PAN
Broiling Is cooking by direct heat from the broil element.
Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se-
lected for broiling. For beat results steaks and chops
should be at least 3/4" thick.
After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on an
oven rack In the proper position. The recommended
reck position and cooking time can be found In the chart
below.
The closer the food Is to the broil element, the faster the
meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink In the
center. Moving the meat farther away from the element
lets the meat cook to the center while browning outside.
Side one should be cooked 1 - 2 minutes longer than
side two.
BROILING TIPS
Your oven door should be open to the broil
stop position while broiling. If the door is
closed, the food will roast and not broil.
Use on ly the broiler pan and grid t hat came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
Do not preheat when broiling. Foreven broiling
on both sides, start the food on a cold pan.
Trim t he outer layer of fat from steaks and chops. Slit
the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.
For maximum juiciness, salt the first side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second side just before
serving.
Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil. When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It Is
not necessary to turn fish.
Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range.
Grease In the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven Is used.
Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting
out a grease fire. Seethe section on safety.
Do not cover the entire broiler
grid with foil. Poor drainage
of hot fat may cause a broiler
fire.
If a fire starts, close the oven
door and turn controls off. If
fire continues, throw baking
soda on the fire. Do not put
water on the fire.
Rack
Position Total Time
Food 4 ,: Highest (minutes)
1 : Lowest
Steak - 1" Thick
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Ground Beef Patties
Medium-1" Thick
Modlum-1/2" Thick
Lamb Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops - 1/2" Thick
Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick
Fish (Fillets)
Chicken (Pieces)
Frankfurters
Bacon
4 9-11
3 13-15
3 21-23
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
16-18
7-9
18-21
27-29
16-18
11-12
11-13
45-55
8-11
9-11
This chart Is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-
ness, and starting temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. Times in the chart are based on the food being st
refrigerator temperature.
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The Self-Clean Cycle
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1. Remove the broil pan and grid, oven racks, all utensils
and any foil that may be In the oven. Do not try to
clean utensils or any other objects In the oven during
a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the
range during a clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide. If
you choose to ieeve the racks In the oven, you can
polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and
apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack
edges after the self-clean cycle. This will make the
racks easier to slide.
2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door seal and
the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then
rinse well.
FRONTFRAME
3. Wipo up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
much sell may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4. Clean the door seal by using a clean sponge to soak
the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. Repeated
soaking may be needed depending on the amount of
soil. Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive
soil buildup. Do not rub the door seal. The fiberglass
material of the seal has an extremely low resistance
to abrasion. An Intact and well fitting oven door seal
Is essential for energy efficient oven operation and
good baking results, if you notice the seal becoming
worn, frayed or damaged In any way or If It has
become displaced on the door, you should replace
the seal.
AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash inthe
oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue that can not be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.
NOTE: Your oven light should be OFF during a self-
clean cycle to prolong the life of the bulb.
This range has a fan that will turn "ON" and
"OFF" by Itself to keep the electronics coal.
Sometimes It will run after the range has been
turned off.
"DOOR LINER
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TO SET SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Close oven door. Push CLEAN. The time display will
show (--). See Fig. 1. You may need to press
slightly on the door.
Fig. 1
2. Press L_ or _ to set the desired length of clean
time. Clean time is normally 3 hours. You can
change It between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how
dirty the oven Is. See Fig, 2, The door locks
automatically after the controls are set. The display
will show "LOCK" when door locks.
TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Push CLEAR/OFF.
Follow Instructions under "WHEN A CLEAN
CYCLE IS FINISHED."
TO SET DELAYED SELF-CLEAN
CYCLE:
Follow steps 1-3 under "TO SET SELF.CLEAN
CYCLE," THEN:
4. Press STOP TIME.
5. Set the time of day when you want the clean cycle to
end. See Fig. 4.
The control will calculate the start clean time.
Rg. 2
YOUcan push STOP TIME to find out when the cycle
will end. Push CLEAN to return to countdown.
WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS
FINISHED:
1. Walt until the LOCK display goes out. The oven
temperature must drop to a safe level before the door
can be opened. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 4
Note: When selecting a stop time for a delayed clean
cycle, you must allow time for the 2-4 hour clean
time.
Your oven light should be OFF during a self-clean cycle
to prolong the life of the bulb.
WAIT UNTIL LOCK GOES OUT
Fig. 3
If you cannot open the door Immediately after the word
LOCK goes off, wait about one minute and try again.
14 NESCL07-1
Cleaning Tips
Refer to the removable parts section when cleaning your oven.
Warm water, e mild detergent and • soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range.
Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended.
PART
Control panel, knobs
Porcelainenameledcooktop
Oven racks
Burner box bottom (area
under cooktop)
Broiler pan and grid
Chrome drip bowls
Brown food stains
CLEANING MATERIALS
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
Blue-gold heat stains
Brushed chrome cooktop
(some models)
Glass
Self-cleaning oven finish
Oven door gasket
Detergent, warm water, plastic or nylon
scouring pad
Det_ergent, warm water, scouring pad or
soap-filled staalwool pad or oven cleaner
Detergent and water
Detergent, war m water, soap-filled scour-
Ing pad, commercial oven cleaner (pan
only)
Detergent, water, plastic scouring pads,
mild abrasive cleaners, soap-filled scour-
Ing pads, ammonia
Metal polish
REMARKS
Donot use abrasive cleaners. Knobspull offfor
easier cleaning.
Clean after each splllovar. Soak stubborn soil,
Remove from oven to clean. Rlnse thoroughly.
Clean after each splllover with detergent and
water. Dry well.
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool. Drain fat
ordrlpplngs. Flilpanwlthwarmwater. Sprinkle
grid with detergent and cover with damp cloth or
paper towels. Let pan and grid soak for a few
minutes. Rinse or scour as needed. Grid and
pan may be washed in a dishwasher.
Bowls can permanently discolor if exposed to
excessive heat or if soil Is allowed to bakeon.
After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent
difficult soils. If heavily soiled, place an ammo-
nia-soaked paper towel on stains to loosen soil,
then gently scrub with plastic scouring pad.
These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur over a period of time, and usually
are permanent. To minimize:
1. Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting. Use It to start cooking, then lower the heat
setting to finish cooking.
2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two Inches from the surface element.
If large pans or canners are used, alternate the elements that are used.
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth or a
chrome cleaner or Sears Cooktop Clean-
Ing Creme
Glass Cleaner and paper towels
Detergent, warm water and scouring pad
or soap-filled steel wool pad
Do not use oven cleaner In or around any
part of your self-clean oven
Hydrogen peroxide
Do not scour chrometops. Stubborn stains may
be removed by using Espraa Magwheel Cleaner®
or Turtle Wax Polishing Compound®. To re-
move finger prints on brushed chrome, apply a
little baby oil with a paper towel. Rub in the
direction of the brush marks. Armor All Protec-
tant®can also be used (after cleaning). Be sure
to clean spills of acidic foods quickly. Vinegar
spills can permanently stain chrome.
Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking soda
and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse
thoroughly.
Rinse well after cleaning. Cleaning inside the
oven need only be done as an optional touch-up
between self-clean cycles. See the self-cleaning
oven section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
Soak with hydrogen peroxide, using a sponge.
Frequent soaking helps prevent soil buildup. Do
not rub. See self-clcanlng section for more
information.
15 NECCH11-2
REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.
To install:
1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack
guides.
2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump In the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack and push the rack
all the way In.
To remove:
1. Pull the oven rack out, then up.
Some models have one standard oven rack and one
folding oven rack.
The folding rack can be easily stored away when not In
use.
NOTE: For best performance, remove oven racks
during a clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the
range during a self-clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide. If you
choose to leave the racks in the oven, you can
polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and
apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the rack
edges after the self-clean cycle.
m
BUMP
IN RACK
GUIDE
REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR
TO remove:
1. Open the door to the stop position (see illustration).
2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the
hinges.
NOTE:
When the door is removed and hinge
arms are at stop position, do not bump or
try to remove the hinge arms. The hinges
could snap back causing an injury to the
hands or damage to the porcelain on the
front of the range. Cover the hinges with
toweling or empty towel rolls while
working in the oven area.
To replace:
1.
Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.
The hinge arms must still be in the stop
position.
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as It will
go and close the door.
STOP (BROIL) POSITION
HINGE
REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER
This drawer gives you space for keeping cook-
ware and bakeware. Plastics and flammable
material should not be kept in this drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is too
heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. To open the
drawer, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight
out.
To remove:
To replace:
Pull drawer straight out and lift over the
guide stops.
Lift over the guide stops and slide
drawer into place.
16
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NCMNT01
REMOVABLE KNOBS
All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sure that the
knob Is In the OFF position before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
Caution: Read these instructions carefully before re-
placing the knobs. Replacing the knobs Improperly will
damage the knobs and the spring clips on the stems. If
this happens, the knobs will fit loosely.
To replace the knob:
1. The knob stem has a groove in each side. The
groove on one side has a spring clip. The other
groove is clear (see illustration).
2. Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
Be sure that the light switch is in the off position.
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch oven
bulb with wet hands. Do not wipe oven light area
with wet cloth.
Never touch the electrically live collar on the
bulb when replacing it.
Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.
1. Unscrew glass cover and remove.
2. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb.
3. Replace the cover.
REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS
The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the
bowls removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned
off and elements are cool before you remove or
replace a cooktop unit.
TO remove:
1. Grasp element, tilt it upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element
will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far
upward when removed.
2. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
remove the chrome trim ring.
3. Lift out the bowl.
DO not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself
when heated during normal use.
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle Is showing
in the bowl opening.
.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the
knob Into the clear groove on the stem.
MOLDED
RIB
CLEAR GROOVE
IN STEM
Note: Be sure to replace knobs on correct stems
from which they came.
BULB
GLASS
COVER
GLASS
Note: We recommend you use a 40 watt appliance bulb
that is no longer than 3 1/2".
2. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
3. Slide the plug of the element firmly Intothe receptacle.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the cooktop, burning of wiring
insulation and loss of energy.
CAUTION: Do not pull element up more than 1/2"'or
damage to the receptacle will occur.
17 NEMNT58
LIFT-UP COOKTOP
The range has s support to hold the cooktop up while
cleaning.
Raise the support as shown In the Illustration.
Porcelain enamel can chip if dropped. Handle
porcelain enameled €ooktops carefully.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
If your range is removed for cleaning,
servicing or any reasonj be sure anti-
tip device is re-engaged properly
when the range is replaced. Failure
to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury.
NOTE: To Insure the device Is Installed and re-en-
gaged properly, carefully try to tip the range
forward. The device should secure the range
and not allow It to tip.
BACKGUARD
When replacing the range:
1. Hook the loose end of the chain onto the bracket by
slipping the nearest link of the chain Into the slot In
the bracket, making sure the chain Is pulled as tight
as possible and that there Is no excess slack In the
chain after chain Is attached to the bracket.
• Excess slack In the chain could allow the range to
tip over.
2. Slide the range all the way back Into the counter.
Oncethe range Is pushed back In place, there will be
a small amount of slack In the chain. This Is normal.
OPTIONAL
LOCATION
FACTOR_
LOCATION MAINBACK
(Electric model shown;
Opposite side used for Gas models)
18 NEMNT59
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money - Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the instructions In this manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual, the Repair Parts LIst, model number, serial number and purchase date handy.
PROBLEM
• Range does not work;
totally inoperative
Oven does not heat;
cooktop OK
Cooktop does not work;
oven OK
Foods cook slowly on
the cooktop
Foods do not bake
properly
Surface works;
oven stops working
and range display Is
flashing
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power to range
• Clock set incorrectly
• Oven controls set Incorrectly
• Improper operation of control
• Element(s) unplugged
• Improper cookware
• Oven not preheated long
enough
Improper rack or pan place-
ment
Oven vent blocked or covered
Improper use of foil
Improper temperature setting
for utensil used
Recipe not followed
Improper thermostat calibra-
tion
Range and oven rack not level
Using Improper cookware
Possible range malfunction
Oven temperature
seems Inaccurate
Fan comes on during
bake, broil or clean
Heavily soiled orstained
chrome cooktop cannot
be cleaned satisfacto-
rily
• Thermostat calibration
• This is normal operation of a
fan designed to cool the
range's internal components
• Spills were not wiped up
promptly
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
Check household circuit breaker
or fuse.
Check power cord to be sure It Is
plugged In.
• Check clock Instructions.
• Check oven control InstrucUons.
• Be sure knob Is pushed In while turning.
• Check element connections by removing
and re-plugging element(s) firmly.
Use pans that have flat bottoms and a tight
tilting lid (Ifapplicable). Pansshould match
element size. Read the cooktop cooking
section for complete Information.
Be sure to preheat:
Until notification tone sounds.
Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking eectlon.
Keep vent area clear.
Foil use not recommended.
Reduce temperature 25 degrees for glass
or dull/darkened pans.
Is recipe tested and reliable?
Check oven temperature adjustment pro-
cedures (next page).
Check the Installation section for leveling
instructions.
See cooking hints section.
Let range cool down for one hour. Place
range back Into cooking or cleaning cycle.
If problem repeats, call for service.
See adjustments described following this
section.
Fan should turn OFF after the internal com-
ponents have cooled.
See the Cleaning Tips for cleaning chrome
cooktops.
19 NESER18-1
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (€onUnued)
PROBLEM
• Foods do not broil
properly
• Oven smokes
• Oven light does not
work
• oven does not clean
or poor cleaning re-
suite (self-clean rood-
ele only)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• improper rack position
• Oven preheated
• Improper utensil used
• Oven door closed during
broil
• Improper brolllng time
• Dirty oven
• Broiler pan containing
grease left In oven
• Llght switch In off'poslUon
• Light bulb burned out
• Controls not set properly
• Clean cycle Interrupted too
soon
• Oven too dirty
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
• Check broil pen placement. See brolllng
section.
• Do not preheat when brolllng.
• Use broller pan and grld supplied with
range.
• Open door to broll stop position; see re-
movable oven door sectlon.
• Check broiling chart In broiling section.
• Check for heavy splllover.
• Clean pan end grid after each use.
Check switch selUng; see operating In-
structions.
Check or replace light bulb; see use and
care Instructions.
Check self-clean Instructions.
Heavily soiled ovens require a 3-1/2 hour
clean cycle.
Heavy eplllovere should be removed be-
fore setting clean cycle. Repeat clean
cycle.
• Oven door will not un- • Clean cycle not complete Oven must cool below lock temperature.
lock (self-clean mod-
els only)
• Tone does not sound • Tone has been eliminated Push and hold CLEAR/OFF button to actl-
by pushing and holding vatetone.
CLEAR/OFF button
20 NESER65
ADJUSTING OVEN TEMPERATURE
The temperature In your new oven has been set correctly
atthe factory, so be sure to follow the recipe temperatures
and cooking times the first few times you bake In your
oven.
If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
adjust the oven temperature yourself. To decide how
much to change the temperature, set the oven
temperature 25°F higher or lower than the temperature
In your recipe, then bake. The results of this "test"
should give you an Idea of how much the temperature
should be changed.
To adjust temperature follow these Instructions:
1. Push BAKE.
2. Select a temperature between 500°F and 550°F by
pressing the UP arrow. See Fig. 1.
Step 1: Step 2:
PRESS SET BETWEEN
500°F AiD 550°F
Step 3:
IMMEDIATELY,
PRESS AND
HOLD
Fig. 1
3. IMMEDIATELY,press BAKE again and hold for about
4 seconds. This display will show "ON" and "BAKE"
will flash In the display. See Fig. 2.
Contlnue to hold BAKE until the display changes to
show the preset oven display. See Fig. 3.
4. The temperature can be adjusted up to +35°F hotter
or -35°F cooler. Use the UP or Down arrow to select
the temperature adjustment you want. See Fig. 3.
The temperature you select Is the new preset oven
display.
Step 4:
SET BETWEEN -35°F
AND +35°F
PRESET OVEN
DISPLAY
Fig. 3
NOTE:
This adjustment will not etfect Broil or Clean
temperatures. It will be remembered when power
is removed.
5. When you have made the adjustment, push CLOCK
to return the display to thetlme of day. Useyour oven
as you would normally.
Step 5:
PRESET OVEN DISPLAY
Fig. 2
21 NESER71
NOTES
22
KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY
f
Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home in perfect condition
and will give you proper
performance. As part of
these efforts, we feel it is
our responsibility to pro-
vide you with this warranty
for your range.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL _
PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS
If, within one year from the date of Installation, any part, other than a glass
part, fails to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE-
LAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defective In
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the range is subjected to other than private family use, the above
warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UNITED STATES
This warranty applies only while this product Is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.
Dept. 731 CR-W
Soars Tower
Chicago, IL 60684
WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL
"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
service is nationwide.
Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Sell!"
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and
tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any
modern appliance may require service from time
to time. The Sears warranty plus the Sears Main-
tenance Agreement provides protection from un-
expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying
maximum range efficiency.
Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.
Years ol Ownership Coverage 1st Year 2rid Year 3rd Year
Replacement of Defective
1 Pa.sotherthanPorcelain W MA MA
or Glass
90 DAYS
2 Mechanical Adjustment W MA MA
30 GAYS
3 Porcelain and Glass Parts W MA MA
Annual Preventive Malnten-
4 anee Check at your request MA MA MA
W - W&rrant y MA - Maintenance Agreen_'nt
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
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