Electric Range
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Models, Modelos 790.9081,, 9083,, 9103,, 9104,, 9105,
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www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PIN 316417203 (0403)
Table of Contents Product Record
Free-Standing Range Warranty ......................................... 2
Product Record .................................................................. 2
Serial Plate Location .......................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4
Protection Agreements ...................................................... 5
Range Features .................................................................. 6
Before Setting Oven Controls ............................................ 7
Setting Surface Controls .................................................... 7
Oven Control Functions ..................................................... 8
Setting Oven Controls .................................................. 8-10
General Care & Cleaning ........................................... 11-13
Before You Make a Service Call ................................. 14-15
Sears Service .................................................................. 16
EspaSol ...................................................................... 17-32
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will find the model
and serial number printed on an identification plate. This
serial plate is located on the right side of the oven front
frame in the storage drawer or lower panel compartment
area. See the bottom of this page for the serial plate
location.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
Free-Standing Range Warranty
FULL ONEYEARWARRANTY ON ALL PARTS
If, within one year from the date of installation, any part fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge.
If the product is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER 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. 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on a
serial plate. This serial plate is located on the right side of
the oven front frame behind the storage drawer or lower
panel compartment area.
Please see the illustration for exact location.
Remember to record the serial number for future reference.
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Open the storage drawer
or remove lower panel
(on some models).
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
This symbol will help a!eit you to situations that may Cause serious bodily harm, death or property damagel
This sYmbol Will help alert y0uto situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy
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.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to
the range atthe circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing
leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or
any other part of the product.
All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.
See Installation Instructions.
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To reduce the risk of tipping,
the range must be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To
check if the bracket is installed properly, visually
check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and
fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing
lower panel or storage drawer. For models with
a warmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge of the
range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper
anti-tip bracket installation.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play
around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause
the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.
• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or in
the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,
such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the range.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left _
alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They (_
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the _
appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF
THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface 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
window.
• Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildup of pressure
may cause container to burst and result in injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--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 function.
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR
COOKTOP
• Knowwhich knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a
pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit 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.
• 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, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend 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.
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements--
Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.
• 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR
OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)--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. The oven vent is located
under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with
coil elements. The oven vent is located below the backguard for
models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on
or near the oven vent. These items could 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. Use potholders and grasp the rack with
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert, The broiler pan and
its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept 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 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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each
surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess
residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently--Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.
COIL COOKTOP MODELS
• Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual, improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
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 the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
In the U.S.A.
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore® appliance is designed and manufactured for
years of dependable operation. But like all products, it
may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to
time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the
life of your new appliance. Here's what's included in the
Agreement:
5_ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists
I_'Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on
all covered repairs
I_'"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered
product if more than three product failures occur within
twelve months
lY_Product replacement if your covered product can't be
fixed
I_'Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request
- no extra charge
I_"Fast help by phone - non-technical and instructional
assistance on products repaired in your home, plus
convenient repair scheduling
lY_Power surge protection against electrical damage due
to power fluctuations
I_'Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product
takes longer than promised
In Canada
Maintenance Agreements
Your purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentral® for service. With over 2400
Service Technicians and access to over 900,000 parts
and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and
skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.
Your Kenmore® appliance is designed, manufactured and
tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any
major appliance may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement
• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price.
• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and
tear.
• Provides for non-technical and instructional assistance. _
• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to
ensure that your appliance is in proper running _
condition. _A_
Some limitations apply. For information concerning
Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call
1-800-361-6665.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is
all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment
online.
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For prices and additional information,
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Range Features
Your
Electric
Range
Features
(1)Broil Pan and
(1) Broil Pan Insert
Note: The features
of your range will
vary according to
model.
Manual Oven
Light Switch
(some models)
Electronic Oven Control "Element On"
with Clock and Indicator
Kitchen Timer Lights
Automatic
Door Light
Switch --
(some models
Interiol
Oven
Light
Leveling Legs and
Anti-tip Bracket (included)
Coil Element Cooktop
Removable
6" Coil Surface
Element
Removable
Drip Bowls
(colors may
Removable
8" Coil Surface
Element
-- Easy to Clean
Coil Cooktop
Easy to Clean
Enamel
Oven Interior
Adjustable
Interior
Oven Rack(s)
Large 1 Piece
Door Handle
(style varies
with model)
Full Width
Oven Door with
Window
(style varies
with model)
Storage Drawer
with Integrated
Handle
Removable
Coil Surface
Element
Removable
6" Coil Surface
Element
Before Setting Oven Controls
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Oven Vent Location
For models equipped with coiled surface elements, the oven vent is located
under the left rear surface element. When the oven is on, warm air flows
through the left rear element. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE
OVEN VENT.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR
TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the
guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Rack
RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR
BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING
Food Rack Position
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1,2 or 3
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 3 or 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 5
casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham (some models) 6 (some models)
Note: Always use caution when removing food from the lower rack
positions
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Setting Surface Controls
To Operate the Surface Elements:
1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations
on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set
exactly on a particular setting. Use the settings as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.
3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the pan. Note: The surface "Element
On" indicator light(s) will glow when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at these indicator light(s)
when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
1
2
LO
OFF
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
SURFACE ELEMENTS
Setting Type of Cooking
HI
HIGH (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
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MEDIUM HIGH (7- 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
8 MEDIUM (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
7 MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range when itis in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels orwooden spoons couldcatch fire ifplaced
too close to the surface elements.
Oven Control Functions
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar
with the various functions of the oven as described below.
BAKE PAD--Used
to select the bake •
function.
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PADS-- Used along with
the function to selectpads
oven temperature, time of
J% day, clean time and minute
timer,
SELECT BROIL
PAD-- Used to
select the variable
broil feature.
/
TIMER ON/OFF PAD-- Used to set or
cancel the minute timer. The minute
timer does not start or stop cooking.
CLOCK SET PAD--
Used to set the time
of day.
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STOP/CLEAR -- Used to clear
any function previously entered
except the time of day and minute
timer. Press STOP/CLEAR to stop
cooking.
Setting Oven Controls
Note: The time of day must first be set in order"to operate the oveni
To Set the Clock
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash
"12:00".
1. Press _.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the /_ or v until the correct time of day appears in the display.
To Set the Minute Timer:
1. Press _ .
2. Press the /_ to increase the time in one minute increments. Press and hold the /,, to increase the time in 10
minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Note: If you press the v first, the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
3. The display shows the timer count down in minutes until one minute remains. Then the display will count down in
seconds.
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound a 3 second beep. 0:00 will appear in the display until @ is
pressed.
Note: While the minute timer is counting down, the ":" will flash. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The minute timer can be used
alone or during any of the other oven functions. When the minute timer is in use with any other function, the minute
timer will be shown in the display. To view other functions, press the pad for that function.
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:
While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and hold the ._. or v to increase or decrease the time.
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out: Press @.
Setting Oven Controls
To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 500°F.
To Set the Controls for Baking:
1. Press 0" '.... appears in the display.
2. Within 5 seconds, press the /,_ or v . The display will show "350°F. '' By pressing and holding the A or v, the
temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments.
3. When the A or v is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the displayed
temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the control will beep one (1) time.
4. To cancel the baking function, press (
To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has Started:
1. Press O and make sure the bake temperature is displayed.
2. Press the /_ or v to increase or decrease the set temperature.
Setting Oven Controls
Should an oven fire
occur, close the oven door and turn off
the oven. If the fire continues, use a fire
extinguisher. DO NOT put water orfiour
on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
The broiler pan and the insert allows
grease to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the
)an without the insert. DO NOTcover the
insert with foil; the exposed grease could
ignite.
To Broil:
1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack and adjust the
Broil settings as suggested in the chart provided below:
Food
Steak
Hamburger patties
Pork chops
Chicken
Fish
Desired Doneness Setting Rack Position
Rare Hi 2nd
Medium Normal 2nd
Well Hi 3rd
Well Normal 3rd
Well Lo 3rd
Well Lo 3rd
2. Press " - - " will appear in the display.
3. Press /_ or v once to Broil with a normal setting (nor will appear in the
display).
4. To Broil with a high setting press /x twice (hiwillappearinthedisplay).To
Broil with a low setting press the v arrow twice (Io will appear inthe display).
.
The oven is properly set for Broil when the indicator light over the _ pad
stops flashing and glows steady. Broil may be canceled at anytime bypressing
at anytime.
Note: The Broil level setting may be changed anytime while broiling. To change
the level press Iand press /_ one time for each increment of higher
levels or v for each desired lower level increment. Select the io broil setting
to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be broiled to the well-
done stage.
6. Place the insert on the broil pan, then place the food on the insert. DO
NOT use the broiler pan without the insert or cover the insert with
aluminum foil. The exposed grease could ignite.
7. Place the pan on the oven rack. Open the oven door to the broil stop
position when broiling (see illustration).
.
Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the 2nd side.
Note: Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or
removing food.
9. When broiling is finished, press
10. When removing broiler pan from the oven always use pot holders.
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General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Table
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body
Parts, and Decorative Trim
Stainless Steel, Chrome Control Panel,
Decorative Trim
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert,
Door Liner, Body Parts, Warmer Drawer
(if equipped)
Oven Racks
Oven door
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils
andbuilt-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil
for 30 to 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 the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace
knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then
push the knob into place.
Before cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control
knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with a clean water using a dishcloth. Be sure to
squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when
wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance.To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides
of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean
water and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides
or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners
that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse
the cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that
cannot be removed.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with
a 1:1 solution of clearwater 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 scouring pad. Rinse and wipe
dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become
damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the
cooktop.
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before
Setting Oven Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's
instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides
of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this
will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions).
To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT
immerse the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
material, on self cleaning models, which is essential fora good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
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General Care & Cleaning
Surface Elements and Drip Bowls - Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning
the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element
will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth--any remaining soil will burn off the
next time the element is used.
Be sure the range is cool
before removing elements or drip bowls.
Be careful not to bend terminal ends
when replacing elements after cleaning.
Hold
Down
Clip
(if equipped) -
Allow Element
upport to rest
on drip pan
inside rim.
Terminal Enc
nina
Plug
Main top
Lift-up rod
When lowering the lift-up
range top, grasp the sides with finger-tips
only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. DO
NOT drop or bend the range top when
raising or lowering. This could damage
the surface.
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_ment
may be tilted about
4 or 5 inches
to clean oven bottom
Never immerse a surface element in water.
To Remove the Surface Elements and Drip Bowls
1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end. Lift the
surface element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the
cooktop.
2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently pull the terminal
end out from the terminal plug. If equipped, DO NOT remove the hold
down clip from the drip bowl.
To Clean Drip Bowls
Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still
warm. Hard to remove, burned on soil can be removed by soaking the drip
bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of
ammonia and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water). A nylon
scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or
steel wool, as they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water
and polish dry with a soft cloth.
To Replace Drip Bowls and Surface Elements
1. Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in the drip
bowl.
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl. If your
drip bowl is equipped with a hold down clip, align the element support
opposite the terminal end with the slot in the hold down clip, and snap
into place.
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the terminal end
with the terminal plug as shown.
4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as possible and
firmly push the terminal end into the terminal plug. Make sure element
terminal is seated properly into terminal plug. Make sure the surface
element is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element.
To Raise the Top for Cleaning
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. Lift-up rods will support the top in
a raised position. Only lift the top far enough to allow the support rods to
snap into place.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
3. To lower the top, gently push back on each rod to release the notched
support. Hold the range top and slide the lift rods down into the range
frame.
Cleaning the Oven Bottom
The bake element is designed to be tilted up using your hand from the front
of the bake element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom for
cleaning. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from
the resting position.
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General Care & Cleaning
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models)
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining
the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the Cleaning Table provided at the beginning of the General Care &
Cleaning section in this Use & Care Guide.
Oven
Light
Changing the Oven Light (some models)
On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is
opened. Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on
the light. The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven.
To replace the oven light:
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.
2. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
3. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).
4. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the Clock
and Minute Timer in this Use & Care Guide.
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.
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Fig. 2
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Oven Door
Hinge
Fig. 3
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door
flat with the inside of the door facing down.
To Remove Oven Door:
1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor- See Fig. 1).
2. Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven door liner (See A Fig. 2)
3. Insert the 2 screws into the door hinge holes located on the side of the hinge arm,
one into each hinge (See B Fig. 2).
4. Close oven door until the door stops (Do not force the door to close any further).
The placement of these screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree
position.
5. Grasp oven door firmly on both sides and slide door up and off hinges at the same
angle. (See Fig. 3)
6. To clean oven door, follow the instructions in the General Care & Cleaning Table.
To Replace Oven Door:
1. Be sure the hinge arms remain at the 45 degree angle position. Be sure the screws
are still locking the hinge arms from moving. If the screws fall out of the hinge holes,
the hinge(s) may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers or chip
the porcelain finish on the oven front frame.
2. Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the lower front of door on your
knee. Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges, (See Fig.
3).
3. Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges evenly at the same 45 degree
angle. The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as they
can go.
4. Open door completely (horizontal with floor) and remove both screws from holes in
door hinges.
5. Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner (See C Fig. 2).
6. If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame, remove door and repeat the
above steps.
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BeforeYou Call
Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review this list. tt may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Range is not level.
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Poor installation. Place oven rack in center ofoven. Place a level on theoven rack.
Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level.
Be sure floor is level and isstrong and stable enough to adequately support range.
If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unlevel. Be sure cabinets are
square and have sufficient room for range clearance.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make
appliance accessible.
Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over
carpet.
Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface
element to be used.
Surface element does not heat.
Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware
materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy- and medium-weight
pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Appliance Does Not
Operate" in this Before You Call Checklist.
Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface
element to be used.
Entire appliance does not operate.
Element not making contact in block. Follow instructions under"Surface Elements
and Drip Bowls" in the Care & Cleaning section.
Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
Oven light (some models) does not
work.
Oven smokes
broiling.
excessively during
The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.
Service wiring is not complete. Contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (see back
cover).
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
service.
Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light (some models) in this Use &
Care Guide for instructions.
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position.
Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
Insert on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place insert on
the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
Grease has built up onoven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessarywhen broiling
frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
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BeforeYou Call
Solutions to Common Problems
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.
Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause
corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover
Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect
bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
Drip bowls turning color or distorted.
Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches
cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip
bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the
size of the element. Replacement bowls may be purchased from Sears at 1-800-
4-MY-HOME® (see back cover).
Oven control beeps continuously with
no indicator lights flashing. (If model is
equipped with a display F1 or F3 will
show.)
Poor baking results.
This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven control. Among its
many features isa full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The control constantly
monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to insure they
are all operating correctly. Ifat any time one of these systems fails, the control will
immediately stop operation, and beep continuously (flashing an error code of F1
or F3 in the display window, if equipped). Electronic control has detected a fault _
condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display and stop the beeping. 21_
Reprogram oven. Iffaultrecurs, recordfaultnumber, pressSTOP/CLEARandand _
call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (see back cover). _,,_°_
Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. _
Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to _
preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the
recipe's recommended temperature or baking time.
Flames inside oven or smoking from Your oven will most likely smoke after a spillover has occurred ... this is normal,
vent. especially for high oven temperatures, pie spillovers or large amounts of grease
on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers immediately.
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