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- Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Model/Modèles: 970C6231*, 6233* Kenmore ® Electric Range Cuisinière Électrique * = color number, numéro de color P/N 316902148 Rev B Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3 www.sears.ca...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setting Surface Controls ................13 Radiant Surface Element Settings ............13 Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty ..........2 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............16 Parts and Repair Service................3 Oven Vent Location .................16 Before Setting Surface Controls ............... 10 Oven Controls ..................... -
Page 3: Parts And Repair Service
Parts and Repair Service Parts and Repair Service Sears Parts and Repair Services WE’RE THERE FOR YOU LONG AFTER THE SALE To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call 1.800.4.MY.HOME (1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair store. Delivery to your home is available. - Page 4 Parts and Repair Service 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 1 for serial plate location. Model No.
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appli- ance. Tip Over Hazard This manual contains important safety • A child or adult can tip the symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions range and be killed. - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read and follow the below Stepping, leaning, or sitting on instructions and precautions for unpacking, the door or drawers of a range can result in installing, and servicing your appliance: serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not attempt to operate the range • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place during a power failure. If the power fails, oven racks in desired location while oven always turn off the range.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Utensil handles should be turned inward IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC-GLASS and not extend over adjacent surface COOKTOP MODELS elements — To reduce the risk of burns, • Do not cook on broken cook top — If ignition of flammable materials, and cook top should break, cleaning solutions spillage due to unintentional contact with...
- Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS For models factory-equipped with a power • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. cord: Before using self-clean, remove the broiler Avoid fire hazard or electrical pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware shock.
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Page 10: Before Setting Surface Controls
Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat The size and type of cookware is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The used will influence the radiant ele- most popular materials available are: ment power level setting needed Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. -
Page 11: About The Radiant Surface Elements
Before Setting Surface Controls About the Radiant Surface Elements Important notes: • Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil temperature rises, the element will glow red. -
Page 12: Home Canning
Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Warmer Zone Control The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the Canning can generate large amounts of steam. cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to warm only. -
Page 13: Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Controls Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models) Radiant Surface Element Settings To operate the single radiant element (all models): The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power Radiant surface elements may appear to have level setting needed for best cooking results. - Page 14 Setting Surface Controls Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models) To operate the dual radiant element: Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled 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.
- Page 15 Setting Surface Controls Warm & Ready Zone (some models) The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See Figure 12) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.
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Page 16: Before Setting Oven Controls
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel. flat handle When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This oven rack venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. -
Page 17: Oven Controls
Oven Controls 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settings 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. 3. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle. Feature Min. Temp or Time Max. Temp or Time 4. - Page 18 Oven Controls Silent or audible control mode Important notes: • To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch 1. Press and hold Delay Start until the control beeps once mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door (about 3 seconds).
- Page 19 Oven Controls Setting Bake For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks, • place racks in positions 3 and 6 (See Figure 16). Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking • Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny using normal temperatures.
- Page 20 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after oven baking or cleaning functions.
- Page 21 Oven Controls Setting Broil Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook- to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is top will become very hot which can cause burns.
- Page 22 Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Electrical Outlet and Circuit Protection (some models) Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for For protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt circuit serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 breaker reset may be provided near the electric outlet located hours, Warm &...
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Page 23: Self Clean
Oven Controls Self Clean • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting a self A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth. above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils com- Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe... - Page 24 Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Delayed Start Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: To start Delay Start Self Clean: 1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed. 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop.
- Page 25 Oven Controls Steam Clean 11. Stand to the side of the range out of the way of escaping when opening the oven door. vapor Steam cleaning works best for spot cleaning and light soils on the oven bottom. Steam clean may also be used before manu- Wipe oven cavity and bottom.
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Page 26: 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 27 Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. ceramic glass cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
- Page 28 Care & Cleaning Do not use the following on the cooktop: • Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements metal and some nylon pads.
- Page 29 Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off 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 Oven door away from the door hinge area. hinge locations The door is heavy.
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Page 30: 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 31: 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 32 Before You Call Oven smokes excessively when • Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” page broiling. • Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling. • Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element.
- Page 33 Before You Call Areas of discoloration with metallic • Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended CookTop® sheen on cooktop surface. Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
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