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Kenmore 790.9262 Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9262*
Kenmore
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 808530004 Rev. A
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 Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.9262* Kenmore ® Electric Range Estufa eléctrica * = color number, número de color P/N 808530004 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You are responsible for the labor cost of burner or element installation after the first year from the date of sale. 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 Tip Over Hazard attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the Do not attempt to install or operate your range and be killed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below install in accordance with the National Fuel instructions and precautions for unpacking, Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING - Never cover any slots, holes or THE APPLIANCE passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire rack with materials such as aluminum - Storage In or On Appliance— foil.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. - Do not touch surface burners or Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types elements, areas near these burners or of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen- elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for warmer drawer (if equipped).
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OVEN CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, - Before manually cleaning any aftermarket oven liners, or any other part of the appliance, be sure all controls are materials or devices to line oven bottom, turned off and the appliance is cool.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Some birds are extremely sensitive to the - California Residents: for cancer fumes given off during the self clean cycle of and reproductive harm information, visit any oven. Move birds to another well-venti- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov lated room.

  • 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 Recommended cooking temperatures and bakeware is the best for even heating. It is 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 Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
  • Page 13 Before Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop temperature rises, the element will glow red.
  • Page 14 Before Setting Surface Controls Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights Types of ceramic cooktop elements The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and elements are turned on. type of element underneath.

  • Page 15: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate the single radiant element: Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 1) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings”...
  • Page 16 Setting Surface Controls Dual radiant surface elements (some models) Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the dual radiant element to set. You may switch the element setting at any time during cooking. To operate a dual radiant element: Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element.
  • Page 17 Setting Surface Controls Keep warm (some models) Home Canning Use the keep warm feature to keep cooked foods hot. Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United Always start with hot food.
  • Page 18 Setting Surface Controls...

  • Page 19: Before Using Oven

    Before Using Oven Oven Vent Location Types of oven racks The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm flat handle air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for oven rack proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.

  • Page 20: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Setting Clock 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup- ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in 3. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle. the display.
  • Page 21 Oven Controls Changing Temperature Display (ºF or ºC) Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show The oven control has a factory-preset 12-Hour Energy Saving either Fahrenheit or ºC (Celsius) oven temperatures.
  • Page 22 Oven Controls Setting Bake Baking tips Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed biscuits and breads.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28: Care & Cleaning

    Care & 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 29 Care & Cleaning Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of the door.
  • Page 30 Care & Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery, - Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the...
  • Page 31 Care & Cleaning Aluminum Foil and Utensils Cleaning under bake element (some models) Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up such as aluminum foil.
  • Page 32 Care & Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To remove oven door: Oven door - The door is heavy. For safe, temporary hinge storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing locations down. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 2.
  • Page 33 Care & Cleaning Replacing the Oven Light Remove and replace storage drawer (some models) - Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer are cool before replacing the oven light. can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range.

  • Page 34: Before You Call

    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 Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected.

  • Page 35: Instructions

    Before You Call Problem Cause / Solution Oven racks discolored or do not Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before slide easily starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 36: Instructions

    Before You Call Problem Cause / Solution Other Problems Be sure the floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support the range. Appliance is not level. If the floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. Poor installation.
  • Page 37 Kenmore ® Customer Care Hotline To schedule in-home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y ordenar piezas 1-844-553-6667 www. kenmore. com...

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