Use & Care Guide
English
Model: 7451*, 7452*
Kenmore®
Gas Range
* = color number
P/N 808530307 Rev A
Transform SR Brands Management LLC,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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Table of Contents
Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... 9
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 11
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 14
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 15
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 16
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 25
Oven Baking Problems ................................................................................25
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and main-
tained according to all supplied instructions.
One Year on Appliance
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appli-
ance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
Lifetime on Oven Door Glass
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, free replacement glass will be supplied for defective oven door glass*. If the
defect appears within the first year, new door glass will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, new door
glass will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the door glass, and does not apply to any
other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of door glass installation after the first year from the
date of sale. *Defects must be verified by a Sears authorized service representative.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household
purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and
maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with
house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including
installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse
or use for other than its intended purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners,
chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate
certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and
for as long used on the oven door glass, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequen-
tial damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
tion on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Transform SR Brands Management LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay
attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and
care must be exercised with installing, main-
taining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT - Indicates installation, opera-
tion, maintenance, or valuable information
that is not hazard related.
NOTE - Indicates a short, informal reference
– something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
—Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
servicer or the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING
AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using
the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic
bags after unpacking the appliance. Never
allow children to play with packaging
material. Do not remove the wiring label and
other literature attached to the appliance.
Do not remove model/serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance for
the first time, or when the appliance has not
been used for an extended period of time, be
sure the appliance has been in temperatures
above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before
turning on the power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the
appliance by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws,
or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily
accessible located near the appliance.
- Air curtain or other overhead
range hoods which operate that operate by
blowing a downward air flow onto a range
or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunction
with gas ranges or cooktops other than when
the range or cooktop and hood have been
designed, tested, and listed by an indepen-
dent test laboratory for use in combination
with each other.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
Tip Over Hazard
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
to title range forward. When properly
installaed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip
bracket
• A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
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Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest
edition and National Electrical Code NFPA
No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical
code requirements. In Canada, install in
accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest
editions and local electrical code require-
ments. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the
correct voltage, is correctly polarized and
properly grounded, and protected by a
circuit breaker in accordance with local
codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet or
junction box with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in confor-
mance with all local codes and ordinances.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
For personal safety, the appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsi-
bility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle, installed by a qualified techni-
cian.
Conversion to (L.P.) Gas
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
- Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer
or electrician. Any additions, changes or
conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the applica-
tion needs must be made by a qualified tech-
nician.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Figure 1: Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not under any
circumstance, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE
APPLIANCE
- Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or microwave, near surface burners
or elements, or in the storage or warmer
drawer (if equipped). This includes paper,
plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the appli-
ance.
- Do not leave children alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
- Do not store items of interest
to children in the cabinets above the
appliance or on the backguards of ranges.
Children climbing on or near the appliance
to reach items could be seriously injured.
- Do not allow children to climb
or play around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open oven door may cause the
appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury. An open drawer when hot may
cause burns.
- Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of this appliance can
result in serious injuries and also cause
damage to the appliance.
-Never cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover and
entire rack with materials such as aluminum
foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also
trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
- Do not use oven or warmer
drawer (if equipped) for storage.
- Never use your appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
- When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
- Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
- Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
- Do not heat unopened food
containers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
- Wear proper apparel - Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
- Do not touch surface burners or
elements, areas near these burners or
elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the
warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface
burners and elements may be hot even
though they appear cool. Areas near surface
burners and elements may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they are cool. These areas may include the
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven
vent areas, oven door, and oven window.
- Do not attempt to operate the
appliance during a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn off the appliance. If
the appliance is not turned off and the power
resumes, electric surface elements may
resume operation when power is restored.
Once the power resumes, reset the clock and
the oven function.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
GAS COOKTOP
- Use Proper Flame Size —
Adjust flame size so it does not extend
beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of
the burner flame to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relation-
ship of utensil to flame will also improve effi-
ciency.
Know which knob or key controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware with
food on the cooking area before turning it
on. Turn the cooking area off before
removing the cookware.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units of
different sizes. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that match the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware
may expose a portion of the flame to direct
contact and may result in the ignition of
clothing or other items. Using the proper
cookware on the cooking areas will improve
efficiency.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting top burners. Visually check that
burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil.
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 burners
Never leave surface burners unattended at
high heat settings — Boil overs cause
smoking and greasy spill overs that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earth-
enware, 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 you are flaming foods under a venti-
lating hood, turn the fan on.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil,
aftermarket oven liners, or any other
materials or devices to line oven bottom,
oven racks, or any other part of the appli-
ance. Only use aluminum as recommended
for baking, such as lining cookware or as a
cover placed on food. Any other use of
protective liners or aluminum foil may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short
circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some models).
Stand to the side of the appliance when
opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or
steam escape before you remove or replace
food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching
surfaces in this area when the oven is on may
cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or
heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent.
These items can melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If
rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not
let potholder contact hot burner or element
in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
cookware and utensils before moving the
rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to
drain away from the high heat of the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum
foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper cookware and always
use the oven racks.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR APPLIANCE
- Before manually cleaning any
part of the appliance, be sure all controls are
turned off and the appliance is cool.
Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners
and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue
from cleaners and aerosols may ignite,
causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended
in the manuals. All other servicing should be
done only by a qualified technician. This
reduces the risk of personal injury and
damage to the appliance.Always contact
your dealer, distributor, service agent, or
manufacturer about problems or conditions
you do not understand.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not under-
stand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service.
Know how to disconnect the power to the
appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box
in case of an emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven
if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a
damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to
break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped)
with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect
the appliance or shut off the power to the
appliance before removing and replacing
the bulb.
California Residents: for cancer
and reproductive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
PRODUCT RECORD
In this space below, record the date of
purchase, model and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial
number printed on an identification plate.
See Figure 2 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
To locate the serial plate, open storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). The serial plate is attached to
the lower right oven frame.
Figure 2: Serial plate location
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Cooking Recommendations
Bakeware
The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware
is the best for even heating. It is suitable for
all baked goods.
Recommended cooking temperatures and
times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny
bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same piece of
bakeware can be used for cooking, serving,
and storing food.
Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than shiny
bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed for baking
in gas ovens.
Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F
(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.
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Cooking Recommendations
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition AttributesRecommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking
times may need to be reduced slightly.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook
time in the recipe or packaging.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to
maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids
evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as
needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce
evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in
recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow
it to rise twice.
Cooking Results: Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips: Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Cooking Tips
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Oven Controls” on starting on page 16. When using only one rack, place the rack
so the food is in the center of the oven.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food immediately
after the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking performance.
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
Broiling/Roasting
Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food,
help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent
grease splatters.
Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Sears.
Call 1-844-553-6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Check burner cap placement before operating the surface
burners
To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame
size.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
before operating the cooktop burners.
Important notes:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the gas orifice port opening.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (See Figure 3) should
fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level.
Refer to Figure 4 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-
ment.
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the
burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly
seated (See Figure 5). When the burner cap lip makes contact
inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the
burner cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT
move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to
side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps
are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
Installing Burner Grates
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.
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop
before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to
rest inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align
into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each
other and against the sides of the recess (See Figure 6).
Figure 3: Burner cap lip placement
Figure 4: Burner cap placement
Burner cap lip
Burner cap
Burner head
Burner head
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Figure 5: Checking the fit
Figure 6: Burner grates placement
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the range cooktop.
Important:
Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the
range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the
cooktop.
Important:
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting
needed for best cooking results.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The
most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
and pitting).
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See
Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. 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.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge
of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A
good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted
room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or
clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: Start on the highest setting and then turn to a
lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations
in Table 1 as a guide for determining proper flame size for
various types of cooking.)
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the surface
knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the
fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so
quickly that the center will be under cooked. Do not attempt to
deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither
brown or cook properly.
For best cooking results, cook-
ware should have flat bottoms
that rest level on the surface
burner grate. Before using
cookware, check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bot-
tom of the cookware (See
Figure 7).
Figure 7: Testing cookware
Figure 8: Correct and incorrect flame settings
Table 1: Flame size recommendations
Flame Size* Type of Cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces;
gravies; steaming
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing
*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
cookware made from different materials.
correct
flame setting
incorrect
flame setting
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Before Setting Surface Controls
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 USDA (United
States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only 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.
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Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Burners
Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized
surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger
volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to
select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food
being prepared.
The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for
simmering delicate sauces, etc.
The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking
needs. Some models are equipped with a center burner.
The larger POWER burners (on some models) or TURBO BOIL
burner (on some models) are recommended for bringing large
quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger
quantities of food.
To set surface burners:
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be
sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counter-
clockwise out of the OFF position (See Figure 9).
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE
position. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and
turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the
control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.
Important notes:
• Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE
position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the
control knob setting remains in the LITE position.
• When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position,
all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time.
However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This can cause
uneven heating results.
• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting
surface burners manually. To light a surface burner, hold a
lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface
control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in and turn
knob to desired setting.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.
When operating the oven, it is possible for
residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventu-
ally transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door.
Figure 9: Surface control knob
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 10).
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.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any
other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy
heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt
to the interior of the oven.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 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 Racks
s
Oven Rack Descriptions
• Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
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 front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using.
Figure 10: Do not block oven vent location
oven vent
Figure 11: Oven rack types
at
oven rack
at handle
oven rack
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Oven Controls
1. Bake key— Use to select the bake feature.
2. Broil key— Use to select the variable broil feature.
3. Timer Set/Off — Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The
minute timer does not start or stop cooking.
4. Set Clock — Use to set the time of day.
5. Indicator lights — These indicator lights show if Bake or
Broil is active.
6. OFF — Use to clear any feature previously entered except
the time of day and minute timer. Press STOP to end
cooking.
7. Up and down arrow pads— Use with the feature or
function pads to set oven temperature or adjusting the clock
and minute timer.
Minimum and Maximum Setting
Setting the Clock
When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power
supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will
flash 12:00. It is recommended to always set the clock for the
correct time of day before using the appliance.
To set the clock:
1. Press once (do not hold key down).
2. Press and hold or until the correct time of
day appears in the display and release the key.
Important note: The clock cannot be changed when the oven is
set for cooking.
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
7
Feature Mode Min Temp
or Time
Max.Temp or
Time
Bake 170°F (77°C) 500°F (260°C)
Broil LO HI
Timer 12 Hr. 1 minute 11 hrs 59 mins
Clock
Time
12 Hr. 1:00 Hr./Min. 12:59 Hr./Min.
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Oven Controls
Setting Timer
The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set the timer:
1. Press Timer Set/Off.
2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release
when the desired time appears in the display. The timer will
begin to count down.
3. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with
three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60
seconds until Timer Set/Off is pressed.
To change time remaining in timer, press and hold or
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer Set/Off
once.
Important notes:
• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when
the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or
when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer Set/Off will glow
when the timer is active.
• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour
remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less
than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer
will show in the display by default. To view information of
any other active oven function, press the key once for the
active function to view status.
Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or
Celsius (ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped
from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F
or ºC oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F:
1. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
2. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode
choices.
3. Release the arrow key and the oven control will to accept
change. The display will return to the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the
oven is set for cooking.
Operating Oven Light
The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is
opened. Press the oven light switch located on the upper left
control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF when-
ever the oven door is closed.
The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven
interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a
wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high tem-
peratures and should always be in place when the oven is in
use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing oven light” on
page 23.
oven light switch
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Oven Controls
Setting Bake
Baking uses heat that rises from the bottom of the oven. Heat
and air circulate naturally in the oven. The oven indicator light
above the BAKE key will remain on until the oven is preheated.
During baking, the oven indicator light will turn on and off as
the oven cycles to maintain the set temperature. Follow cooking
recommendations for best results.
Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to
500°F (77°C to 260°C). The factory preset bake temperature is
350°F (177°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
Baking tips
• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven on rack position 4.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See Figure 13).
• When baking using two oven racks, position cookware to
allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between cookware
for proper air circulation.
• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature
and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods.
• Dark bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is
recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
• Do not open the oven door often. Opening the door will
reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase the
cooking time.
• Do not leave oven light on while baking.
To set Bake
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. The display will show — —..
3. Press or . The display will show the default oven
temperature of 350°F (177°C). By pressing or ,
the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5°F increments
(1°C).
4. The oven will begin heating to the selected temperature.
When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature.
To cancel bake at anytime, Press .
Figure 12: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 13: Oven rack positions
STOP
STOP
3
2
1
6
5
4
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Oven Controls
Setting Broil
Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure
to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling will
produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further
away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning. When
broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven
is still cool. This unit has an electric broil feature. For broil
suggestions see table on next page.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be
explosive.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven.
Broiling Tips:
• If using broil pan and insert, place insert on broil pan. Place
on oven rack, preheat on broil HI for 5 minutes before
placing food on insert. Broil with the oven door open to the
stop position.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
• When cooking, the oven interior, exterior, and oven racks
will become very hot which can cause burns. Always
arrange oven racks when oven is cool.
• Do not use the broil pan without the insert. Do not cover the
insert with foil; the exposed grease could catch fire.
To set broil:
1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.
2. Press broil. The display will show — —.
3. Press for HI broil or for LO broil. Most foods
may be broiled at the HI broil setting.
4. For optimum results, preheat pan using Broil HI for 5 minutes
before placing food on pan. Boil with the oven door open.
5. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food
on the other side.
6. When broiling is finished press STOP
For best results when broiling, use broil pan along with pan
insert. A broil pan is designed to drain the fat from food, helping
to reduce smoking and avoid splatter.
Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appli-
ance, they may be purchased from Sears. Call 1-844-553-6667
and order broiler pan kit 5304442087.
Figure 14: Broil positions and broil pan and insert
3
2
1
6
5
4
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Oven Controls
Adjusting oven temperature
The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure
an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference
Offset (UPO). For the first few uses, follow your recipe times
and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the
oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you
may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than
the oven temperature displayed.
The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F
(+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory cali-
brated settings.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press Bake and hold for 3 seconds. The UPO value will
appear in the display with a degree sign.
2. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset
from the original factory temperature setting. If the control
still has the original factory calibration, the display will
read 0.
3. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35°F (19°C),
in 1°F increments by pressing and holding or .
Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset
appears in the display and the oven will save the setting
automatically.
4. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,
the UPO value will remain unchanged.
Important notes:
• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the
Broil temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your
oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20°F
to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control has been set to display °C temperatures.
Minimum and maximum settings for °C is plus (+) or minus
(-) 19°C.
• If the display mode is set for °C, adjustments made will be
in 1°C increments on each press of or .
Food item Rack Position Temp
Cook time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Internal Temp Doneness
Steak 1” thick 5th Hi 6 4 140°F (60°C) Rare**
Steak 1” thick 5th Hi 8 7 170°F (77°C) Well
Pork Chops 3/4 “thick 5th Hi 13 11 170°F (77°C) Well
Chicken Breast-
Bone In (3 lbs with skin)
4th Hi 30 30 170°F (77°C) Well
Chicken Boneless (up to
3lbs)
3rd Hi 13 11 170°F (77°C) Well
Fish 3rd Hi as directed
as directed
170°F (77°C) Well
Shrimp 3rd Hi 170°F (77°C) Well
Hamburger 1” thick 5th Hi 8 8 140°F (60°C) Rare**
Hamburger 1” thick 5th Hi 10 10 170°F (77°C) Well
** The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, “Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is
145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC).
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Care and Cleaning
Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible.
Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning
later.
Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be
sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.
If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used,
they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly
rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and
provide adequate ventilation.
Table 2: Cleaning recommendations
Surface Type Recommendation
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic, or vinyl trim
For general cleaning, 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.
Porcelain enamel parts and door
liner
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 spill overs from oven cavity bottom. Clean any soils from
oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket.
Oven racks Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean
water, dry, and then replace in oven.
Manual clean oven interior The oven interior is porcelain coated and safe to clean using oven cleaners. Always follow
manufacturer's instructions for cleaners. After cleaning, remove any oven cleaner or the
porcelain may become damaged during future heating. Do not spray oven cleaner on any
electrical controls or switches. Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on the oven
temperature sensing probe. Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim, door gasket, plastic drawer
glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the appliance.
Oven door Use soap and water to thoroughly 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.
Cooktop surface
Surface burners
Burner grates
Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface
Burners” instructions on page 22.
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.
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General Cleaning
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool.
The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Aluminum foil and utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. 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 burners
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, the utensil will be damaged or destroyed.
Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners
To avoid possible burns, do not attempt any of
the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF
all of the surface burners and allow them to completely cool.
Any additions, changes or conversions required
in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency.
Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and
wipe dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface burner head
ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an
uneven flame.
Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktop
If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up
spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and
wipe dry.
Cleaning surface burner grates
• Clean only after the grates are completely cool.
• Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive
cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.
• Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean
immediately after the grates are cool.
• Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning.
Cleaning burner caps
• Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled.
• Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and
absorbent cloth.
• Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following cleaning
including the bottom and inside of cap.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain.
• Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher.
• Do not operate surface burners without burner caps
properly in place. Read important notes.
Cleaning surface burner heads
For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner
head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up
any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using
a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards
wipe up using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the
slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean.
Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully cleaned.
Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing hard or it could
be damaged.
Important note:
Small food particulars on or around the electrode could stop the
burner from lighting.
Burner Cap
Burner Head
Burner Cap Lip
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To clean the burner head ignition ports
Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown.
Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port
hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in
place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip
to clear the ignition port.
Important notes:
• The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and
must be cleaned in place on the cooktop.
• Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a
surface burner is in use.
• When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps
are seated firmly on top of the burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the gas orifice port opening.
To remove and replace the storage drawer
Use the storage drawer to store kitchen utensils. The drawer can
be removed to facilitate cleaning below the range. Be careful
when handling the drawer.
Replacing oven light
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.
The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is
covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. 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:
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the
range.
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that
covers the light bulb.
3. Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back
into place.
5. Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance in).
6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see “Setting
the Clock” on page 16.
Figura 15: Abierto y cerrado
orifice port
slots
ignition port
ignitor
Figure 16: Replacing the oven light
wire
holder
glass
shield
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Removing and replacing the 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 floor -
Figure 17).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges
down from the oven frame completely towards the oven
door (Figure 18). A tool such as a small flat-blade screw-
driver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides
(Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 19).
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 (Figure 20).
To replace oven door:
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides
(Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 19).
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 (Figure 20).
The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the
roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - Figure 17).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven
frame on both left and right oven door hinges (Figure 18) 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 17: Oven hinge locations
Figure 18: Hinge lock/unlock positions
Figure 19: How to remove door
Figure 20: Hinge pin locations
Oven door
hinge
locations
L
O
C
K
about
10°
hinge
oven
door
roller
pin
hinge
arm
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Before You Call
Oven Baking Problems
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. There is no need to preheat the
oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn on
the bottom.
• Cookies and biscuits put into
oven before the preheating
time is completed.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
• Dark pans absorbs heat too
fast.
• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing
food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1
cm o 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium weight baking sheet.
Cakes too dark on top or
bottom
• Cakes put in oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or too
low.
• Oven too hot.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
Cakes not done in center
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm to
10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of pan.
Cakes not level.
• Oven not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Oven light left on during
baking.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the
center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to
the installation instructions for leveling the oven.
• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of clearance on
all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
• Do not leave oven light on while baking.
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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Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the
problem listed:
Problem Solution
Poor baking results • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven 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. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see
“Adjusting oven temperature” on page 20. In addition, be sure to make adjustments for
cookware types.
Appliance is not level. • Be sure floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support range.
• If floor is sagging or sloping, contact 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. Contact builder or installer to make
appliance accessible.
• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over
carpet.
• Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible CSA International approved metal appliance
connector installed.
Entire appliance does not operate. • Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company
for service outage information. In addition, service wiring is not complete. Call
1-844-
553-6667
for assistance (See back cover).
Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.
• Be sure regulator gas valve is turned to ON. See installation instructions.
• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.
See “Setting the Clock” on page 16.
• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See the “Oven
Controls” chapter starting on page 16 and review instructions for the desired cooking
function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.
Oven light does not work. • Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see “Replacing oven light” on page 23.
Oven smokes excessively when
broiling.
• Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in Oven Controls chapter on
page 19.
• Be sure oven door is closed when broiling.
• Meat too close to the broiler. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the broiler. Preheat the broiler for searing.
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to
prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
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Flames inside oven or smoking from
oven vent.
• Excessive spillovers in oven. For example, this will happen for pie spillovers or large
amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting
oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present, follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in
Oven Controls chapter on page 19.
Oven control panel beeps and
displays any F 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 F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait
5 minutes, and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day. Try
Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, press STOP to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME® for assistance (See back cover).
Surface burners do not ignite. • Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the surface
control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size.
• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to
burner head slots and ignition ports. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in
the Care & Cleaning section on page 22 for additional cleaning instructions.
• Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure
power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See “Setting Surface Burners” on
page 14.
Surface burner flame uneven or only
part way around burner cap.
• Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports with a small-
gauge wire or needle. Also, moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and
allow burner to operate until flame is full.
• Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all burner caps are level and seated
correctly on burner heads. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in the Care &
Cleaning section on page 22 for additional cleaning instructions.
Surface burner flame is too high. • Surface control knob is set too high. Adjust to lower flame setting. Burner caps are not
seated properly. Check that all surface burner caps are level and seated correctly on
surface burner heads. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in the Care &
Cleaning section on page 22 for additional cleaning instructions.
• Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.
Surface burner flame is orange. • Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
turns blue. In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt content in
air.
• Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.
Kenmore
®
Customer Care Hotline
To schedule in-home repair service
or order replacement parts
Para pedir servicio de reparación
a domicilio, y ordenar piezas
1-844-553-6667
www.
kenmore.
com
