Sears Service (I=SOO-4=MY-HOME) ......back cover Setting a silent control panel ..........Kenmore Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair,...
important Safety instructions Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
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important Safety instructions • 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. • Storage in or on appliance--flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, •...
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important Safety instructions iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING SELF-CLEANING OVENS YOUR COOKTOP =Clean in the self=cleaning cycle only the parts listed Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. in this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods turn the unit off before removing the pan.
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Range Features L ® ..Your electric range features include: .., , < Electronic oven control with minute timer. Left front Turbo Boil single element control (some models). Left rear single radiant element control. Warmer drawer control & indicator light (some models). Warmer zone control &...
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1 ). 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.
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Before Setting Oven Controls 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.
Before Setting Surface Controls Cookware material types Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan the recommendations for using proper cookware as bottom, The most popular materials available are:...
Setting Surface Controls The ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located :ii:iill i!iiiii!i below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2 ). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware.
Setting Surface Controls Radiant element power level display windows The radiant element power level display feature provides a digital display for each of the heating positions located on the cooktop. Power levels are easily controlled and monitored using the window displays in combination with Fig.
Setting Surface Controls Recommended Surface Cooking Settings Table Settinq or triple surface elements) Ty_pe Cookinq (Settings are for single HIGH (8.0 - Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 8.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry or deep fat fry MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables MEDIUM LOW (2.0 - 4.0)
Setting Surface Controls Triple element The cooktop is featured with a triple radiant surface element located on the right front cooktop (See Fig. 1). Selector keys and indicator lights on the control panel are used to set and indicate what portions of the Triple radiant S ze ..
Setting Surface Controls Warmer Zone Use the Warmer Zone to keep hot cooked foods warm such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot cooked food. DO NOT heat cold food on the Warmer Zone. Lo •...
Warmer Drawer Operating the warmer drawer Warmer drawer recommended food settings table The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures It is not recommended to Food Item Setting heat cold food in the warmer drawer; always start with hot food.
Home Canning Warmer Drawer Be sure to read and observe all the following points when Arranging warmer drawer rack positions home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (some models) (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well The warmer drawer rack can be used in two ways: as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
Oven Control Pad Features Overview READ THE iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. Add 1 Air Guard & Minute indicator light -- Use to Use after quickly add...
Setting Oven Features Setting the clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes When the range is first powered up. the time of day starting The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 with "12:00" will flash in the display (Fig. 1). or 24 hr mode.
Setting Oven Controls Setting silent control feature Setting Oven Lockout (cont'd) The silent control panel feature allows the oven control to operate without sounds, The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds• Fig•...
Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Cook Time Use the Preheat feature to heat the oven to bake Use the Cook Time feature to automatically turn the oven off temperatures prior to cooking. A reminder tone will sound after a desired length of time. indicating when to place the food in the oven.
Setting Oven Controls Delay Start When the set Cook Time finishes: The delay start feature allows you to set a starting and ending time to the baking process. Prior to setting a delay "END" will appear in the display window and the oven start, be sure the time of day is set correctly.
Setting Oven Controls Broiling Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to the upper heating element for optimum browing results, When broiling always remember to arrange the Broil pan oven racks while oven is still cool. insert Position the oven rack as suggested in the Suggested Broil Settings...
Setting Oven Controls Conv Bake Benefits Conv Bake feature -- Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. -- Multiple rack baking. -- No special pans or bakeware needed. Cony Bake uses a fan and heating element to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.
Setting Oven Controls Conv Convect Roasting Rack instructions (optional accessory) The Conv Convert feature provides a way to convert any When preparing meats for Conv Roast, use the broiler pan standard baking recipe for convection baking. The oven and insert (if equipped) along with the roasting rack. The control uses the standard bake recipe setting instructions broiler pan will catch grease spills and the broil pan insert and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking•...
Setting Oven Controls Slow Cook Recipe Recall feature The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more The Recipe Recall pad may be used to record and recall slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store and results much the same way as a slow cooker or crock-pot.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Warm & Hold Adjusting oven temperature The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished, provide accurate oven temperatures.
Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish To program the oven for 350°F bake and activate Sabbath & Holidays) Sabbath feature: SteD Press Be sure that the clock is set with For further assistance, guidelines for proper the correct time of day.
Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (cont'd) To turn off the oven but keep the Sabbath feature active: FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more Step Press than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Flex Clean A self-cleaning (Flex Clean)oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. can become very hot to the touch.
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Fie× Clean To set a Flex Clean to start immediately (cont'd): Setting delayed start Flex Clean cycle Example: To start a delay Flex Clean with a default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o'clock: Step Press As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven door Be sure the clock is set with the correct...
Care & Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations Table Recommendations Surface type • Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. • Painted and plastic control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more •...
Care & Cleaning Cooktop cleaning Cooktop maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop, turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. The cooktop may appear to be cool and still be HOT enough to cause Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the burns.
Care & Cleaning Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop • Aluminum Foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: will damage the ceramic cooktop. Do not use thin These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface.
Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing 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: Oven door Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor- See hinge Fig.
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Before You call Solutions to common problems Problem Solutions 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.
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Before You Call Solutions to common problems Problem Solutions Soil not completely removed after • Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area self-cleaning cycle is done. outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue.
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