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Kenmore 790.3262 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.3262*
Kenmore Elite
Gas Range
Estufa de gas
* = color number, número de color
P/N 139901307 Rev B
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790.3262* Kenmore Elite ® Gas Range Estufa de gas * = color number, número de color P/N 139901307 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting Surface Controls ................12 Setting Surface Burners ................12 Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ............2 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............13 Before Setting Surface Controls ..............9 Oven Vent Location .................13 Using Proper Cookware ................9 Setting Oven Controls ................14 Cookware Material Types ...............

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to If the information in this manual these symbols and follow all instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion given.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Wear proper apparel. Loose- fitting or hanging garments should never be Tip Over Hazard worn while using this appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials come • A child or adult can tip the into contact with hot surfaces.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • For electric ignition models only--Do not Read and follow the below attempt to operate the range during a instructions and precautions for unpacking, power failure. If the power fails, always installing, and servicing your appliance: turn off the range.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Use proper pan size — This appliance is • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place equipped with one or more surface units oven racks in desired location while oven of different sizes.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE Before manually cleaning any HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING part of the range, be sure all controls are ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE turned off and the range is cool.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. PRODUCT RECORD GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In this space below, record the date of Avoid fire hazard or electrical purchase, model, and serial number of your shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an product.

  • Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware CORRECT INCORRECT Do not place flammable items such as plastic • Curved and warped pan bot- salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on toms. 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.
  • Page 10 Before Setting Surface Controls Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating 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 the Surface Burners seated (See Figure 8).

  • Page 11: Setting Proper Burner Flame Size

    Before Setting Surface Controls Setting Proper Burner Flame Size Home Canning Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge Canning can generate large amounts of steam. of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy and Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to increases your risk of being burned by the flame (See Figure 10).

  • Page 12: Setting Surface Controls

    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.

  • Page 13: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven is vented in the center rear on the cooktop (See flat handle Figure 12). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this oven rack vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

  • Page 14: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls Timer Set/Off - Use to set and cancel timer. Timer does not 20. Oven Lockout - Use to lock oven door and control panel. stop or start the cooking process. 21. Numeric keys - Use to enter temperatures and cooking 2.
  • Page 15 Setting Oven Controls Setting The Clock • When the timer is set for more than 1 hour, it will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the hour remains, the display counts down in minutes and display (See Figure...
  • Page 16 Setting Oven Controls Changing Oven Temperature Display - Fahrenheit (°F) or Setting Oven Controls Lockout Celsius (°C): The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock The oven control is preset for temperatures in °F when shipped the oven control keys.
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Bake The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set normal temperatures.
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake • For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks, place racks in positions 2 and 4. The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the uniformly and continuously around the oven (See Figure 22).
  • Page 19 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Convert Cakes and Breads Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to baking performance for cakes or breads. These functions work the lower temperature required for convection baking.
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or turn the oven function off after a desired length of time. cleaning functions.
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F: Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food. to radiant heat for optimum browning results.
  • Page 22 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Setting Slow Cook The Convection Roast function combines a cook cycle with the The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using oven temperatures for longer periods of time.
  • Page 23 Setting Oven Controls Meat Probe When cooking meat such as roasts, hams, or poultry, use the probe meat probe function to check the internal temperature without receptacle handle connector guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing probe the internal temperature is the best method to ensure properly cable cooked meats.
  • Page 24 Setting Oven Controls 6. Set the oven control for Bake, Convection Bake, or Convec- tion Roast and the desired oven temperature. The meat Table 4: USDA recommended minimum internal cooking probe cannot be set with Broil or Self-Clean. temperatures During the cooking process, the actual meat probe temper- Food Type Internal Temp.
  • Page 25 Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods For further assistance, guidelines for proper warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has usage, and a complete list of models with the...
  • Page 26 Setting Oven Controls To turn off the Sabbath feature: To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day.
  • Page 27 Setting Oven Controls Restoring Factory Default Settings Adjusting Oven Temperatures Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure control settings. The following options may have been modified accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your since the appliance was new: recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
  • Page 28 Setting Oven Controls Self Clean • Remove any excessive build up caused by spills. Any spill on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well starting a self clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water above normal cooking temperatures.
  • Page 29 Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven Figure 38: Door locking (L) and active Clean (R) shown is empty, and all oven racks are removed.

  • Page 30: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Table 5: Cleaning recommendations Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up Painted body parts grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse Painted decorative trim with a damp cloth and dry.
  • Page 31 Care & Cleaning General Cleaning To clean surface burner grates: Refer to Table 5 in this chapter for more detailed information • Clean only after the grates are completely cool. about cleaning specific parts of the range. • Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive Before manually cleaning any part of the cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.
  • Page 32 Care & Cleaning To clean the burner head ignition ports: Replacing Oven Light (some models) Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port and are covered with a glass shield.
  • Page 33 Care & Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door Oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or hinge replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully locations and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area.

  • Page 34: Before You Call

    Before You Call Oven Baking 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...

  • Page 35: Solutions To Common Problems

    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.
  • Page 36 Before You Call Oven racks discolored. • Oven racks left in oven cavity during Self Clean. Always remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and replace in oven. Oven smokes excessively when •...
  • Page 37 Before You Call 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. •...
  • Page 38 Before You Call...

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