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Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.7443*
Kenmore
Gas Range
Estufa de gas
* = color number, numéro de color
P/N 808530402 Rev C
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: 790.7443* Kenmore ® Gas Range Estufa de gas * = color number, numéro de color P/N 808530402 Rev C Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3 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 If the information in this manual instructions given. is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion Do not attempt to install or operate your may result causing property damage, appliance until you have read the safety...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Tip Over Hazard IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below • A child or adult can tip the instructions and precautions for unpacking, range and be killed. installing, and servicing your appliance: •...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - Avoid fire hazard or electrical Grounding type Do not cut, remove, or wall receptacle shock. Failure to follow this warning may bypass the grounding plug under any cause serious injury, fire, or death.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. - When heating fat or grease, IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it APPLIANCE becomes too hot. Storage In or On Appliance— Flammable materials should not be stored in Do not use water or flour on an oven or microwave, near surface burners grease fires.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GAS COOKTOP OVEN Use Proper Flame Size — Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, Adjust flame size so it does not extend aftermarket oven liners, or any other beyond the edge of the utensil.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Clean the appliance regularly to keep all Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do technician and an authorized repair service. not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy Know how to disconnect the power to the deposits in the fan could catch fire.

  • Page 9: Cooking Recommendations

    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 Recommended cooking temperatures and is the best for even heating. It is suitable for times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
  • Page 10 Cooking Recommendations Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook times may need to be reduced slightly.
  • Page 11 Cooking Recommendations Cooking Tips 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.

  • Page 12: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of Burner cap harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size.
  • Page 13 Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Setting proper burner flame size DO NOT place flammable items such as plastic Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and the cooktop when it is in use.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before setting oven controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This flat handle venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and oven rack good baking results.

  • Page 16: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Minimum and Maximum Control Settings 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An 3.
  • Page 17 Oven Controls Setting Clock Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup- ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in The oven control has a factory-preset 12-Hour Energy Saving the display.
  • Page 18 Oven Controls Operating Oven Light Setting Timer The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. To set the timer Press OVEN LIGHT on the control panel to turn the oven light on or off whenever the oven door is closed.
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Setting Bake Baking tips • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking biscuits and breads. using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed •...
  • 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 pan and insert call Sears at 1-844-553-6667 and order broiler kit 5304442087. Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure To set Broil to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F.
  • Page 22 Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting Oven Temperature Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 ensure an accurate baking temperature.

  • 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 10. 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.

  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning 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.
  • Page 27 Care and Cleaning General Cleaning Cleaning surface burner grates • Clean only after the grates are completely cool. Refer to this chapter for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. • Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.
  • Page 28 Care and Cleaning Replacing oven light (some models) To clean the burner head ignition ports Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port are cool before replacing oven light.
  • Page 29 Care and Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or Oven door replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully hinge and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned locations away from the door hinge area.

  • Page 30: Before You Call

    Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. 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 Flames inside oven or smoking from • Excessive spillovers in oven. For example, this will happen for pie spillovers or large oven vent. amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven.
  • Page 33 Kenmore ® Customer Care Hotline To schedule repair service or order parts Para pedir servicio o ordenar piezas 1-844-553-6667 www. kenmore.com. ®...

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