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Kenmore 790.4500series Use & Care Manual

Electric range with induction cooktop
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Electric Range with Induction Cooktop
Slide-in models
Use & Care Guide
Estufa eléctrica con cubierta de inducción
Modelos deslizables
Manual de uso y cuidado
Models, Modelos
790.4500*
* = Color number, número de color
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
P/N 318203841 Rev. B (1006)

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  • Page 1 Electric Range with Induction Cooktop Slide-in models Use & Care Guide Estufa eléctrica con cubierta de inducción Modelos deslizables Manual de uso y cuidado Models, Modelos 790.4500* * = Color number, número de color Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com P/N 318203841 Rev.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting Silent Control Operation ........17 Setting Temperature Display ........18 Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ........2 Setting Preheat............. 19 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... 3-5 Setting Bake ............20-21 Product Record ..............5 Setting Convection Bake ..........22 Serial Plate Location ............

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. The safety symbol calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions • Never leave surface burners unattended at high Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if heat settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy equipped) for storage. accumulations that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled • Storage in or on appliance—Flammable materials dry may melt.

  • Page 5: Product Record

    Important Safety Instructions • Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. • Do not use oven cleaners—No commercial oven Exposed fat and grease could ignite. cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind • Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. should be used in or around any part of the oven.

  • Page 6: Range Features

    Range features Your Electric Range Features: 1. Electronic Oven Control with Timer 2. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel 3. Left Front 8” Cooking Zone Controls & Digital Display 4. Left Rear 7” Cooking Zone Controls & Digital Display 5. Warm & Ready Drawer Control & Indicator Light 6.

  • Page 7: Before Using The Cooktop

    Before Using the Cooktop USE THE CORRECT COOKWARE TYPE - The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones. When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer for use with Induction cooktops.

  • Page 8: Before Using The Cooktop

    Before Using the Cooktop Induction Cookware Recommendations Use Quality Cookware in Good INCORRECT CORRECT Condition The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig.

  • Page 9: Before Setting The Cooktop

    Before Setting the Cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme (on the web visit www. sears.com for replacement cleaner, item number 40079) to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no- scratch cleaning pad.

  • Page 10: Setting The Cooktop Controls

    Before Setting the Cooktop Display Window Messages Pan detection All four Cooking Zones provide a Pan Detection message. If a Cooking Zone is turned ON and no pan is detected (the pan has been moved, the pan is not centered correctly, or the pan is not made of magnetic material), the power level will flash in the cooking zone display window.

  • Page 11: Preheat Recommendations

    Setting Cooktop Controls Cooking zones will appear to be cool after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.

  • Page 12: Power Sharing

    Setting Cooktop Controls Power Sharing The range is equipped with four cooking zones divided into two heating sections: right and left. Each section has two zones that share the power of one induction inverter. If you are cooking in both zones of a heating section, the last zone that began to heat will cook at the power setting you selected.

  • Page 13: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a while.

  • Page 14: Electronic Oven Control Pad Features

    Electronic Oven Control Pad Features READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. FLEX CLEAN START—Use BAKE PAD—...

  • Page 15: Setting The Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the TIMED DELAY...

  • Page 16: Setting Continuous Bake Or 12 Hour Energy Saving

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Flex Timer The TIMER and FLEX CLEAN Clean pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The Set/Off oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes.

  • Page 17: Setting Oven Lockout Feature

    Setting Oven Controls Note: Adjustments to the Oven Lockout, Temperature Display, and Silent Control Operation features will not affect cooking results. Setting Oven Lockout Feature STOP pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the oven from being turned on.

  • Page 18: Setting Temperature Display

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Temperature Display — Fahrenheit or Celsius: Flex Broil The BROIL and FLEX CLEAN Clean pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit.

  • Page 19: Setting Preheat

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Heat The PREHEAT pad controls the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.

  • Page 20: Setting Bake

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Bake Heat The BAKE pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the Preheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170° F to 550° F (the sample shown below is for 350°F).
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls Oven Baking For best cooking results, pre-heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. If you feel your oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust its temperature. Refer to the “Adjusting oven temperature” section.

  • Page 22: Setting Convection Bake

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake Conv circulation The CONVECTION BAKE Bake pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use during the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be Convection programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 170°F (77°C) to Bake 550°F (288°C).

  • Page 23: Setting Convection Roast

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast This method of cooking enables you to obtain the best results when roasting. The oven can be programmed to convection roast at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). Remember to use tested recipes with times adjusted for convection roasting when using the convection mode.

  • Page 24: Setting The Slow Cook Feature

    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Slow Cook Feature Slow Cook SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...

  • Page 25: Setting Cooking Timed Feature

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Timed Bake, Timed Convection Bake or Timed Convection Roast Timed Oven Conv Conv Cook Bake Roast Time The BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE Bake or CONVECTION ROAST and OVEN COOK TIME pads control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you selected.

  • Page 26: Setting Delayed Cooking Timed Feature

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake Timed Oven Conv Cook Delay Bake Time Start The BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE Bake , OVEN COOK TIME and DELAY START pads control the Delayed Time Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance.

  • Page 27: Setting Food Categories Feature

    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Food Categories Feature: The CAKES BREADS pads in the Food Categories feature are used when cooking certain food items. These pads have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods selected in each category. The CAKES pad provides a preheat with a gentle cycling of heat giving cakes more volume and allowing delicate foods to cook more evenly.

  • Page 28: Using And Setting The Meat Probe

    Setting Oven Controls Using and Setting Meat Probe Checking the internal temperature of your food is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the meat probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork.
  • Page 29 Setting Oven Controls Using and Setting Meat Probe To use the meat probe: 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT PREHEAT or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and oven receptacle while the oven is still cool.

  • Page 30: Setting The Warm & Hold Feature

    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Warm & Hold™ Feature The Warm & Hold pad turns ON the Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C). The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm &...

  • Page 31: Setting Broil

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Broil pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F. An optional Searing Grill for searing meats (Figure 6) is available via the enclosed mail-in card.

  • Page 32: To Set The Sabbath Feature

    Setting Oven Controls To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Timed Oven Cook Delay Start Time COOK TIME and DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may Bake only be used with the pad.

  • Page 33: To Set The Rcipe Recall Feature

    Setting Oven Controls To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) (continued) Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut off. When power is returned the oven will not turn back on automatically. If your food was nearly fully cooked, you may allow the trapped heat in the oven to finish the cooking process.

  • Page 34: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath).

  • Page 35: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls To Set the Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls: 1. Touch the pad at the Warmer Drawer control position. The Warmer Drawer indicator light will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the Warmer Drawer ON will clear. 2.

  • Page 36: Self Cleaning

    Self-Cleaning During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range.
  • Page 37 Self-Cleaning The cooktop lockout feature will be activated during the self-clean and will unlock after the oven has cooled down. Self-Clean Cycle Time Length Flex The FLEX CLEAN Clean pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self- clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock.
  • Page 38 Self-Cleaning To Start the delayed Self-Clean Cycle Delay Flex Start The FLEX CLEAN Clean , DELAY START pads and length of clean cycle, controls the Delayed Self-Clean operation. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Be sure to review TO START THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE for recommended clean times.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Oven Temperature

    Self-Cleaning INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: STOP STOP 1. Press TIMED DELAY TIMER CONV BAKE BROIL DOOR LOCKED CLEAN...

  • Page 40: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings now will reduce the extent and difficulty of major cleaning later. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum &...

  • Page 41: Cleaning Recommendations For The Ceramic Glass Cooktop

    General Care & Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
  • Page 42 General Care & Cleaning Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils • Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances. • Aluminum utensils Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used.

  • Page 43: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning Removing and Replacing Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Lever Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result Pull up lever Left Glide in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric with finger power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. To Remove Warmer Drawer: Turn power off before removing the warmer drawer.

  • Page 44: Before You Call

    Before you call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level.
  • Page 45 Oven smokes Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under “Setting Broil” in this Use and Care excessively during Guide. broiling. Make sure oven 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.

  • Page 46: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 47: Protection Agreements

    Master Protection Agreements Acuerdos maestros de protección Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo producto Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore está diseñado y fabricado para brindarle años de funcionamiento ® Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of ®...

  • Page 48: Sears Service

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