Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa Eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.4253*, 790.4251*
P/N 139901301 Rev. C
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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Table of Contents
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Kenmore Limited Warranty .................................................................... 2
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 9
Using proper cookware ............................................................................ 9
Cookware Material Types ....................................................................... 9
About the ceramic glass cooktop ........................................................... 9
About the Radiant Surface Elements ....................................................10
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights ....................................10
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements ......................................................11
Home Canning ..........................................................................................11
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 12
Before Setting Oven Controls..................................................................... 14
Oven vent location ..................................................................................14
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 15
Self Clean ................................................................................................ 22
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 24
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 28
Solutions to Common Problems .......................................................... 29
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This Use & Care Guide contains operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product
may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look
exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced with installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable part of this
appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
to arrange for free repair.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears 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 failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
3. Consumable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the
product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recom-
mended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by
law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi-
tation 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.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appli-
ance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. 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 hazard type.
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.
Storage in or on appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven, near surface units or in the storage
drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. 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 oven.
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
oven door, storage drawer, lower broiler
drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double
oven.
- 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, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is
not hazard related.
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
appliance and be killed.
• Verify the device is
engaged with the
countertops or that the device has been
installed to the walls of the cabinet, the
wall, or the floor as per the installation
instructions
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged
with the countertop, the walls of the
cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the
installation instructions when the
appliance is moved.
• Do not operate the appliance 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.
To check if the anti-tip
bracket is installed prop-
erly, use both arms to
grasp the rear edge of the
appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt
appliance forward. When properly
installed, the appliance should not tilt
forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
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Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of a range can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the range. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other
injury.
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.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
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.
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 it requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such
substances.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
• Remove all tape and packaging before
using the range. Dispose of the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the range.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
• Proper installation—Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements.
Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this
range.
• User servicing—Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally 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
range.
• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
a range by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the range.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.
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• Do not attempt to operate the range
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the range. If the range is
not turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven functions.
• 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 32 ºF (0 ºC) for at
least three hours before turning on the
power to the appliance.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the range
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, use extreme caution and do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in
oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
bakeware 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.
• Protective liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the
surface element unit before turning it on,
and turn the element off before removing
the pan.
• Use proper pan size — This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion
of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element
will also improve efficiency.
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• Utensil 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, position the utensil handle
inward to keep from extending it over
adjacent surface units.
• Never leave surface elements unattended
at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
• Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn the fan on.
• Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer’s recommen-
dations for cooktop use.
• 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS
COOKTOPS
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and
spills may penetrate the cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
• Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
RANGE
Before manually cleaning any
part of the range, be sure all controls are
turned off and the range is cool. The range
may be hot and can cause burns.
• Clean the range regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Pay particular attention to the area
around each surface element. Do not
allow grease to accumulate. on the hood
or filter.
• 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 ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
hoods.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
• 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.
• Do not clean door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
Do not touch surface heating units
or surface cooking elements, areas near
these surface heating units, or interior surface
of the oven. Both surface heating and oven
heating elements may be hot even though
they are dark in color. Areas near surface
cooking units 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 have
had sufficient time to cool. Among these
areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the
cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and
oven door window.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is the correct voltage, is
correctly polarized and properly grounded in
accordance with local codes. It is the
personal responsibility of the consumer to
have the appropriate outlet with the correct,
properly grounded wall receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician. It is the responsi-
bility and obligation of the consumer to
contact a qualified installer to assure that the
electrical installation is adequate and is in
conformance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
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PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record the date of
purchase, model and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial
number printed on an identification plate.
See
Figure 1 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
To locate the serial plate, open storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). The serial plate is attached to
the left oven frame.
Figure 1: Serial plate location
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a straight-edged ruler across the
bottom of the cookware (see
Figure 2). Cookware should have
flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (see
Figure 3).
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The
most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop,
they may leave metal marks, which will resemble scratches.
Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see
Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is
durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not
recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be
smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important note:
Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of
cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly,
especially if left empty, and they may bond to the ceramic
cooktop. If the cookware melts, it will damage the cooktop! Be
sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when
using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
About the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the size and type of element available. Be sure
to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline
on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be
used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements
in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the
amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot
enough to cause burns.
The size and type of cookware
used will influence the radiant ele-
ment power level setting needed
for best cooking results. Be sure to
follow the recommendations for
using proper cookware as illus-
trated in both
Figure 2 and
Figure 3.
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Figure 3: Proper cookware placement
• 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
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
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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 off the surface element just before
cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete
the cooking process.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface
control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel— the
ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator
lights.
The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control
panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned
on. A quick glance at these indicator lights after cooking is an
easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
The Surface indicator light is located on the cooktop. It will glow
when any cooking area heats up and will remain on until the
cooktop has cooled to a moderate level.
Important notes:
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil
is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating
results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element of if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the “Care &
Cleaning”
and “Before You Call” checklist sections of this
Use & Care Guide.
Figure 4: Element indicator light
Figure 5: Element indicator light
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic class
will outline the size and type of element available. The single
radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern
shown on the cooktop The warmer zone feature (on some
models) located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one
round outline and is designed to keep food warm only. A dual
radiant element (on some models) allows the user to set the
smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer
portions may be set to heat together. See
Figure 6 below.
Turbo Boil Feature (some models)
Your appliance may be equipped with a special element on the
ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL.
These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when
bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and when
preparing larger quantities of food.
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful
micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed
completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but
steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required
time.
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) website (www.usda.gov) and
be sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• 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.
• 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 seating 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.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid
canning on the same burner unit all day.
Figure 6: Single (L) and dual (R) radiant elements
Figure 7: Turbo boil control (some models)
Figure 8: Turbo boil (some models)
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant Surface Element Settings
The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the surface element power
level setting needed for best cooking results.
The suggested settings found in are based on cooking with
medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Important notes:
• For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• 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. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to
Table 1 above for suggested power level settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at
the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware
is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware
bottom is not flat. Refer to page 9 of this manual for using
correct cookware instructions with the cooktop).
• 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.
Single Radiant Surface Elements
To operate the single radiant element:
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface element may still
be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
to the desired setting (See Figure 9).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the surface element to the
OFF position before removing the cookware.
Table 1: Suggested settings for surface elements
Settings Type of cooking
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 (LO-1.8) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 9: Single radiant element
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Setting Surface Controls
Dual Radiant Surface Elements (some models)
To operate the dual radiant element:
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface element may still
be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin
heating both the inner and outer portions of the element
marked dual (See Figure 9).
Important note:
Please note that you may switch from the single or dual settings
at any time during cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off before removing the cookware.
Important notes:
• For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• 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. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to
Table 1 for suggested power level settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at
the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware
is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware
bottom is not flat. Refer to
page 9 of this manual for using
correct cookware instructions with the cooktop).
• 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.
Figure 10: Dual radiant surface element operation
Heating with inner (small) el-
ement only*
Heating with both elements*
*Areas that heat are shown darkened.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the control panel (See Figure 11).
When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This
venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and
good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Doing so may
cause cooking failures, fires, or damage to the range. Steam or
moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior,
oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up the front of the 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.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other parts of the
range. Doing so will alter heat distribution, produce poor baking
results, and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior.
The temperatures reached during the self-clean process are hot
enough to melt the foil. Only use aluminum foil as recom-
mended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2” to 4" (5 cm to 10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back
of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the
cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Oven Rack Description
Before using the self clean feature, be sure to
remove all oven racks and accessories from the oven cavity
to
avoid damage to oven racks. If the oven racks are not removed
they may discolor. Remove all items from the oven and cooktop
including cookware, utensils and any aluminum foil. Aluminum
foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle
and will melt.
Important note:
• The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack
(some models) may be used for most cooking needs.
• The offset oven rack (on some models) is designed to place
the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than
flat oven racks. This design allows several additional
positions between the flat rack positions.
• To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven
rack (on some models) in the lowest rack position for
roasting large cuts of meat.
Figure 11: Oven vent location
Figure 12: Types of oven racks
at oven rack
bottom oven
rack
at handle
oven rack
oset
oven rack
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Oven Controls
1. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
2. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.
3. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed for
cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end of
set time.
4. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self Clean cycle.
5. Timer ON/OFF - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set
the Continuous Bake feature.
6. Delay Start - Use with Bake and Self Clean functions to pro-
gram a delayed start bake or delayed start self clean cycle.
7. O V E N i n d i c a t o r l i g h t - Glows each time the oven cycles on
to maintain the set oven temperature.
8. PREHEAT indicator light - Is on when oven is preheating.
Stays on until the oven reaches the desired temperature.
9. DOOR LOCKED indicator light - Is on when door locks or
unlocks and when oven lockout is active.
10. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to accept
settings and adjust temperature and times.
11. Bake - Selects Bake function. Bake light illuminates when in
use.
12. Broil - Selects Broil function. Broil light illuminates when in
use.
13. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and
timer.
14. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at
serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
15. OVEN LOCK - Use STOP key to activate oven door lock.
Minimum & Maximum Control Settings
All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum
time and temperature settings that can be entered into the
control. An entry error tone (three short beeps) will sound if the
entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum
allowable setting or above the maximum setting for the cooking
feature.
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
14
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Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature 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 1 Min 11 Hr. 59 Min.
Self Clean 2 Hours 4 Hours
Warm & Hold 170 °F (77 °C) 3 hours
Cook Time 1 Min. 11:59
Delay Time 1:00 12:59
Clock 1:00 12:59
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Oven Controls
Setting the Clock
When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup-
ply to the appliance has been interrupted,
12:00 will flash in the
display. The time of day must first be set before operating the
oven. Most models will not work properly without first setting the
clock.
To set the clock:
1. Press CLOCK once. CLO appears in display.
2. Press or and the time appears in the display.
Continue to hold the
Arrow key until the correct time of day
appears in the display.
3. Release the Arrow key to accept time of day.
Important note:
The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is in use.
Silent or Audible Control Mode
The oven control is factory preset with audible tones active. The
control may be programmed for silent operation.
To block the control from sounding when any key is pressed,
press and hold
Delay Start key until the control beeps once
(about six seconds).
To return to the audible control mode, press and hold
Delay
Start until the control beeps once (about six seconds).
Operating Oven Light
The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is
opened. The oven light does not operate during a self-clean
cycle.
Press the
icon to turn the oven light on or off whenever the
oven door is closed. The oven light will not operate during a self
clean cycle.
The oven light is located at the upper right rear wall of the oven
interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by
screws. The glass shield protects the bulb from high tempera-
tures and should always be in place when the oven is in use.
To replace the interior oven light, see
page 26.
Changing the Temperature Display
The electronic oven control is set to display Fahrenheit (ºF) when
shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show
either Fahrenheit or Celsius (ºC) oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C
to °F:
1. Press Broil.
2. Press until HI appears in the display.
3. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
4. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode
choices and release the arrow key.
5. The display will sound an acceptance tone and the display
will return to the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the
oven is in use.
Oven Lock
The OVEN LOCK feature allows you to lock the oven portion of
the appliance while the oven is not in use.
To activate OVEN LOCK feature:
1. Be sure the door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold STOP for three seconds. Loc will appear in
the display. The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will flash
while the motor driven door latch begins locking the oven
door. Do not open the door during this time. Allow 15 sec-
onds for the door to completely lock. Once oven door is
locked, the time of day will appear in the display.
To cancel the OVEN LOCK feature:
1. Press and hold STOP for three seconds. The DOOR
LOCKED indicator light will flash and the motor driven door
latch will begin to unlock. Do not open the door at this time.
The door will unlock completely in about 15 seconds.
Important notes:
• The Oven Lock feature automatically activates while the
oven is in self clean and cannot be canceled without
canceling the self clean cycle.
• To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch
mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door
whenever the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is flashing.
• If a control key is pressed when the OVEN LOCK is active,
Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that the oven
keys are inactive when the OVEN LOCK feature is active.
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Oven Controls
Setting the Timer
The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set the timer:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release
when the desired time appears in the display.
3. Release and the timer will begin to count down.
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with
three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60
seconds until
Timer ON/OFF is pressed.
To change time remaining in timer, press and hold or
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the timer at any time, press Timer ON/OFF once.
Important notes:
• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when
the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or
when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow
when the timer is active.
• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour
remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less
than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display.
Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting and 12-Hour
Energy Saving Feature
The oven control has a factory-preset 12-Hour Energy Saving
feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is left
on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to
override this feature to continuously bake.
To change to continuous bake mode:
Press and hold
Timer ON/OFF until the control beeps once
(about six seconds).
- - hr will appear in display. The control is
set for continuous bake setting.
To change to 12-Hour Energy Saving feature:
Press and hold
Timer Set/Off until the control beeps once
(about six seconds). 12hr will now appear in display. The control
is set for 12-Hour Energy Saving feature.
Important note:
Changing between continuous bake or the 12-Hour Energy
saving mode does not change how the cooktop controls
operate.
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Oven Controls
Setting Bake
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using
normal temperatures. The PREHEAT oven light is on until the set
bake temperature is reached, when a reminder tone will sound
to inform the user that the set bake temperature has been
reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from
170 °F to 550 °F (77 °C to 288 °C). The factory preset bake
temperature is 350 °F (177 °C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
To set Bake for 350 ºF:
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. The display shows 3 5 0. The light above the
Bake key illuminates while in use. The OVEN indicator light
will glow each time the oven cycles on to maintain the set
oven temperature.
3. To set temperature, press or . By pressing
or , the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5 °F
increments (1 °C if the control is set to display Celsius).
4. Release Arrow key when desired temperature appears.
When the oven reaches the set temperature, the PREHEAT
indicator light will turn off and the control will beep three
times.
To cancel bake at anytime press .
To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:
1. Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.
2. Press or to increase or decrease the current set
temperature to the new oven temperature.
3. When the new oven temperature appears, release the
arrow key. The control will automatically accept the
change.
Important note:
• If you wish to bake longer than 12 hours, see “Changing
Between Continuous Bake Setting and 12-Hour Energy
Saving Feature” on page 17 mode for detailed information.
For best results:
• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads.
• When using any single rack, use rack position 2.
• Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) space between bakeware to
allow for proper air circulation.
• Do not open the oven door often. Opening the door will
reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase
cooking time.
• When baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place
cookware as shown in
Figure 13 and place racks in rack
positions 1 and 4.
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware,
resulting in dark or over-browning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent over-browning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies; shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.
STOPSTOP
Figure 13: Rack positions (L) and pan spacing (R)
1
2
3
5
4
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Oven Controls
Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The
oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the
set cook time ends.
To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut
off automatically:
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness.
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. The display shows 350.
4. By pressing or , the temperature may be
adjusted in 5 °F increments (1 °C if the control is set to dis-
play Celsius). Release key when desired set temperature is
in display.
5. Press Cook Time. The display shows :00.
6. Press or to reach the desired cook time and
release arrow key for oven control to accept cook time.
7. When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature,
the PREHEAT indicator light turns off and the oven control
will beep three times.
8. To cancel at anytime press .
When the cook time runs out,
End will appear in the display. The
oven control will beep three times every minute as a reminder
until
STOP is pressed.
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has
started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. To adjust temperature or cook time, press or and
release when the desired temperature or cook time setting
appears in the display.
3. Release the Arrow key. The oven control will beep when the
change is accepted.
Important notes:
• Cook Time and Delay Start may be set with Bake but are
not available for use with Broil.
• While baking with Cook Time, press Cook Time to display
any cook time remaining.
• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
Setting Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven
baking or cleaning functions.
To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off
automatically:
Food Poisoning Hazard
. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refriger-
ator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than one hour before cooking begins, and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burn
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. The display shows 350.
4. Press or , to set desired temperature (the oven
temperature may be adjusted in 5 °F increments (1 °C if the
control is set to display Celsius). When desired temperature
is reached release arrow key for control
to accept.
5. Press Cook Time. The display shows :00.
6. Press the or to set the desired cook time.
Release arrow key when desired cook time appears in the
display.
7. Press Delay Start. The time of day will appear in the display.
Press or until the desired starting time appears
in the display and release arrow key.
8. The oven will turn on at the set delayed starting time and
begin heating. When the oven temperature reaches the set
temperature, the PREHEAT indicator light will turn off and
the oven control will beep three times.
To cancel at anytime, press .
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has
started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. Press or and release when the desired tempera-
ture or cook time setting appears in the display.
When the cook time runs out:
End will appear in the display. The oven control will beep three
times every minute until is pressed.
STOPSTOP
STOP
STOP
STOPSTOP
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Oven Controls
Setting Broil
Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is
factory preset to broil at 550 °F.
The suggested broil settings found in
Table 3 below are recom-
mendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times or move to
a different rack position to suit for doneness. If the food you are
broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided
in your cookbook and watch the item closely.
To set Broil:
1. Arrange the oven rack when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for two minutes before adding food.
2. Position cookware in oven. Close oven door when broiling.
3. Press Broil. HI will appear in display.
4. Press or until the desired broil setting level
appears in the display. Press for
HI broil or for
LO broil setting and release arrow key.
5. Preheat for 2 minutes. Broil with the door closed.
6. Turn food over and broil on the other side.
7. When finished broiling or to cancel at any time, press .
Remember:
Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce smoke. If smoke
is excessive, place food further away from the broil element.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and
cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door
closed and turn off the oven. If fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on fire. Flour may be explosive
and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal
injury.
Important notes:
• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
• Do not use a broil pan without the broil pan insert. Inserts
are designed to drain the grease from the food and help
avoid splatter and reduce smoking. Do not cover insert with
foil. The exposed grease could ignite.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
• To purchase broil pan and insert call Sears at
1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) and order broiler
kit 5304442087.
STOP
STOP
Figure 14: Broiler pan and insert Figure 15: Rack positions
1
2
3
5
4
Table 3: Suggested Broil Settings
1
Food Rack Position Setting Cook time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Internal
Temperature
Doneness
Steak, 1 inch thick
4th or 5th
2
Hi 8 6 145ºF (63ºC) Medium
Steak, 1 inch thick
4th or 5th
2
Hi 10 8 160ºF (71ºC) Medium-well
Steak, 1 inch thick
4th or 5th
2
Hi 11 10 170ºF (77ºC) Well
Pork Chops, 3/4 inch thick 4th
Hi 12 8 170ºF (77ºC) Well
Chicken, bone-in 4th
Lo 25 15 170ºF (77ºC) Well
Chicken, boneless 4th
Lo 10 8 170ºF (77ºC) Well
Fish 4th
Hi
as directed
170ºF (77ºC) Well
Shrimp 3rd
Hi
as directed
170ºF (77ºC) Well
Hamburger, 1 inch thick 4th or 5th
Hi 9 7 145ºF (63ºC) Medium
Hamburger, 1 inch thick 4th or 5th
H10 8170ºF (77ºC) Well
1. Cook times are suggestions and should only be used as a guide. the USDA states, “Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only
140ºF (60ºC) means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book: Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985). The lowest tem-
perature recommended by the USDA is 145ºF (63ºC) for medium rare fresh beef, and 170ºF (77ºC) for well done.
2. Use an offset rack (if available) if you choose to use an oven rack in the top position. Watch food closely and check for desired doneness.
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Oven Controls
Warm & Hold
™
Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for
serving for up to three hours after cooking has finished. After
three hours the Warm & Hold will shut off automatically.
Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already
at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will maintain the oven
temperature at 170 ° F (77 °C).
To set Warm & Hold:
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven.
2. Press Warm & Hold. HLd will appear in the display.
3. Press the Arrow. The oven control will beep when
Warm & Hold is accepted.
4. To turn Warm & Hold off at any time press .
To set Warm & Hold to start after a Timed Bake automatically:
1. Press Bake. Press or to set temperature and
release the arrow key for the oven to accept the set temper-
ature.
2. Press Cook Time.
3. Press or to set time. Release arrow key when
desired cook time appears in the display.
4. Press Warm & Hold. The oven control will beep when
Warm & Hold is accepted.
5. Warm & Hold is set to turn on automatically after the
Timed Bake or Delay Timed Bake has finished. The Warm &
Hold indicator light will glow indicating that the Warm &
Hold feature is set to start when the timed bake is finished.
Adjusting 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 rec-
ipe times, you may adjust the User Programmable Offset (UPO)
so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature
displayed.
The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35 °F
(+19 °C) or decreased -35 °F (-19 °C) from the factory cali-
brated settings.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press Bake.
2. Press and hold until 5 5 0 appears.
3. Press and hold Bake until 0 appears.
4. Use the or keys to adjust to the temperature in
1 °F increments.
5. Release the arrow key for control to accept the change.
6. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,
the UPO value will remain unchanged.
Important notes:
• Making oven temperature adjustments will not change the
Broil or Self-Clean operating temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your
oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 °F
to 40 °F from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control is set to display °C temperatures. Minimum
and maximum settings for °C is plus or minus (±) 19 °C.
• If the display mode is set for °C, adjustments made will be
in 1 °C increments on each press of or .
STOP
STOP
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Oven Controls
Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well
above normal cooking temperatures, which eliminate soils com-
pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash. You can wipe
these soils away afterwards with a damp cloth.
The Self Clean function allows you to select three different
cleaning times from 2, 3 or 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is
best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils and a
4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.
Read before starting Self Clean:
Be sure to read all following caution and important statements
before starting a self clean cycle.
Do not leave small children unattended near
appliance. During self clean cycle the outside of the oven can
become very hot and cause burns if touched.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom or
any part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause perma-
nent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribution,
and will met to the oven interior.
Do not force the oven door open. This will
damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the oven door after the self clean cycle ends. The oven
may still be very hot and cause burns. To avoid possible burns
stand to side of oven when opening door to allow steam or hot
air to escape.
Some birds
are extremely sensitive to fumes
given off during the self clean cycle of any range. Move birds to
a well ventilated room.
Important notes:
• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories from
oven cavity
to avoid damage to oven racks. If the oven
racks are not removed they may discolor.
• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop including
cookware, utensils and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will
not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and
will melt.
• Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other parts
of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will alter heat
distribution, produce poor baking results, and may cause
permanent damage to the oven interior. During self-clean
temperatures the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.
• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or
around any part of the oven interior. Clean any soil from the
oven frame, the inside oven gasket, including the area at the
bottom center between the gasket ends, the oven door, the
oven bottom (See
Figure 16). These areas heat sufficiently to
burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting
Self Clean.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom
should be wiped up and removed before starting a self
clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected
to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high
sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they
may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket (Figure 16). The woven
material in the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the oven
door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door
gasket and compromise the performance of the oven.
Important notes:
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open
window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the first self
clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors
associated with the first self clean cycle.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN
LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for
the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or
unlock the oven door.
• When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain
locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to
the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about
1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be
able to open the oven door.
• The Self Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant
surface element is on or when the oven lockout is active.
Figure 16: Areas to clean and to avoid
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Oven Controls
Setting Self Clean
To set Select Clean to start immediately:
1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is
completely closed.
2. Press Self Clean. The display shows 3:00.
3. To change to a 2-hour clean time press until 2:00
appears in the display. To select a 4-hour clean time press
until
4:00 appears in the display.
4. After selecting the clean time release the Arrow key for the
oven control to activate the self clean. The DOOR LOCKED
indicator light illuminates and
CLn appears in the display.
5. When Self Clean cycle begins, the motorized door latch
mechanism automatically starts to lock the oven door and
the DOOR LOCKED indicator light flashes. Do not open the
oven door when the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is
flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to
completely lock.
Once the oven door is locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator
light will glow steadily. When
CLn will appears in the display
Self Clean is active.
Use caution when opening the oven door after
self cleaning. The oven bake and broil elements may still be very
hot
and can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the
side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or
steam to escape.
When Self Clean is finished:
1. The time of day will appear in the display window and the
and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will continue to
glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and the
DOOR LOCKED indicator light has turned off the oven door
may be opened.
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away
any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper
towel.
Delayed Start Self Clean
To start Delay Start Self Clean:
1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is
completely closed.
2. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
3. Press Delay Start.
4. Press and hold to scroll to the time desired to start
the self clean cycle. and release arrow key when the
desired start time is displayed.
5. Press Self Clean. The display shows 3:00.
6. Release the arrow key if a 3-hour clean is desired. To select
a 2-hour clean time press ;
2:00 appears in the dis-
play. To select a 4-hour clean time press ;
4:00
appears in the display.
7. After selecting the desired clean time release the Arrow key.
Self Clean is set to activate. The DOOR LOCKED indicator
light will turn on and the oven door will lock in advance of
the starting time. Once the starting time is reached
CLn will
appear in the display.
If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active:
1. Press .
2. If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high enough temper-
ature, allow time for the oven to cool and for the DOOR
LOCKED indicator light to turn off. When this indicator light
turns off the oven door may be opened.
3. Restart Self Clean if needed.
I
mportant notes:
If Self Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the oven may
not have thoroughly cleaned. This would depend on how much
cleaning time had elapsed before the power failure. If needed
after power is restored, set Self Clean again.
The oven bake and broil elements may appear
to have cooled after they have been turned off. The elements
may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are
touched before they have cooled.
Do not force the oven door open when
self-clean is active. This can damage the automatic door-
locking system. Use caution when opening the door after self-
clean cycle is complete; the oven may still be very hot.
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Table 4: Cleaning Recommendations
Surface Type Recommendation
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid
detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and
dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control
knobs, turn to OFF position. Grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after
cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft, then push knob into place.
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate oven lockout (on some models),
and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these
materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Be sure to
squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping control panel, especially when wiping
around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess
water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel.
Stainless Steel (some models) Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel.
Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high
concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-
free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish
stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with
hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
Easy Clean™ Stainless Steel (some
models)
Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel.
Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high
concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint
free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish
stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with
hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
Porcelain enamel broiler pan and
insert (available by mail order)
Door liner and parts
Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-
soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then
scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do
not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or
pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Oven interior For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean.
Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For very important
cleaning precautions be sure to read all the instructions in the “Self Clean” section of the Oven
Controls chapter on page 22.
Oven racks Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Self Clean. Clean by using a mild, abrasive
cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and then replace in
oven.
Oven door Use soap and water to clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use
a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not
spray or allow water or the glass cleaner 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.
Ceramic cooktop Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cooktop Maintenance”on page 25.
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Cooktop Maintenance
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your
ceramic glass cooktop.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recom-
mended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on
the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner,
item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The
special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the
glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop
can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks
should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled
using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become
permanent if not removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough
bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.
Do not:
• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.
• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom; replace
with clean cookware before using.
• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the
kitchen.
• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.
• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop,
they may cause it to crack.
Cooktop Cleaning
Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.
The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically
damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the
controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass
surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
For light to moderate soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the
cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive cloth or
sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the
cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue.
For heavy, burned on soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the
soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive cleaning
tool, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use
to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade
scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface.
Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff
surface clean.
Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or
melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage
(such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not
removed immediately. After turning the surface elements off, use
a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape
the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop
to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils
.
Figure 17: Cooktop care
Figure 18: Figure without Border
30°
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General Cleaning
See
Table 4 for more detailed information about cleaning
specific parts of the range.
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool.
The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Cooktop Cleaning
Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.
The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically
damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the
controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass
surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Aluminum Foil and Utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a
fire hazard.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock, or fire.
• 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, break, or mark the ceramic glass surface,
permanently damaging the cooktop surface.
Replacing the Oven Light (some models)
The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is
covered with a glass shield held by screws. The glass shield
protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven
is in use.
To replace the interior oven light bulb:
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts
are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced
glove for protection against possible broken glass.
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the
appliance.
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that
covers the light bulb.
3. Unscrew the glass cover by turning it counter-clockwise.
4. Replace light with a new halogen bulb only.
5. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back
into place.
6. Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance in).
7. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see “Setting
the Clock”
on page 16.
Figure 19: Replacing the oven light
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Care & Cleaning
Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door
To avoid possible injury when removing or
replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully
and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned
away from the door hinge area.
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 the floor (See
Figure 20).
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 21). A tool such as a small flat-blade
screwdriver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 22).
4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will
stop into this position just before fully closing).
5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven
door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of
the oven frame (See Figure 22).
To replace oven door:
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 22).
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 23
). 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 20).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven
frame on both left and right oven door hinges (See
Figure 21) to the locked position; then, close the oven door.
Special care instructions
Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Follow these
recommendations:
• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully
in place inside the oven cavity.
• 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.
Figure 20: Oven hinge locations
Figure 21: Hinge lock/unlock positions
Figure 22: How to remove door
Figure 23: Hinge pin locations
Oven door
hinge
locations
L
O
C
K
about
10°
hinge
oven
door
roller
pin
hinge
arm
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Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the
oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn
on the bottom
• Cookies and biscuits put into
oven before the preheating
time is completed.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
• Dark pans absorbs heat too
fast.
• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before
placing food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1 cm
to 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium weight baking sheet.
Cakes too dark on top or
bottom
• Cakes put in oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or too
low.
• Oven too hot.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25 °F/13 °C lower than recom-
mended.
Cakes not done in center
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Set oven temperature 25 °F/13 °C lower than recom-
mended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 2” to 4”
(5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) of space on all sides of pan.
Cakes not level • Oven not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on
the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven,
refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven.
• Be sure to allow 2” to 4” (5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) of clearance
on all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
Foods not done when
cooking time is over
• Oven too cool.
• Oven overcrowded.
• Oven door opened too
frequently.
• Set oven temperature 25 °F/13 °C higher than suggested
and bake for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to
be used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking
time.
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Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the
problem listed:
Problem Solution
Oven control panel beeps and
displays any code error
• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.
• Try bake or broil function. If the error codes repeat, turn off power to appliance, wait
five minutes and then reapply power to the appliance.
• Set clock with correct time of day. Try bake or broil function again. If fault occurs again,
press STOP to clear.
Poor baking results • Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the
oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature
before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or
baking time.
See “Setting Self Clean”on page 23 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold.
Appliance is not level • Be sure floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support range. If floor is
sagging or sloping, contract a carpenter to correct the situation.
• Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack.
Adjust leveling legs at base of 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 to allow clearance for appliance. Contact
builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted
over carpet.
Entire appliance does not operate • Make sure power cord is plugged in properly to the outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company
for service outage information.
• Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (see back
cover).
Flames inside oven or smoking from
oven vent
• Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe
up excessive spills before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when
using broil, see “Self Clean” on page 22.
Self clean does not work • Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean”on page 23.
Soil not completely removed after
self clean
• Self Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in “Setting Self Clean” section on
page 23.
• Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean.
• Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket,
and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the
self-cleaning area, but they get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before
starting the self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon
brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
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Oven smokes excessively when
broiling
• Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions on page 22.
• Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and broil element.
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges
to prevent curling.
• Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.
Oven racks discolored or do not
slide easily
• Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Always remove oven racks from oven
cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean using a mild abrasive cleaner following
manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.
Oven light does not work • Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the Oven Light (some
models)”on page 26.
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 element needed.
• Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavy-
weight 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.
Oven portion of appliance does not
operate
• The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven.
• Be sure oven controls are set properly. See “Setting the Clock”on page 16 and review
instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual.
• Service wiring is not complete.
Scratches and abrasions on cooktop
surface
• Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause
scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage.
Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply
the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit
www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a
nonabrasive cloth or sponge.
• Cookware with rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
Brown streaks or specks on cooktop
surface
• Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil.
Areas of discoloration with a
metallic sheen on cooktop surface
• Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended CookTop®
Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replace-
ment cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge
