Kenmore 790.3253 Series Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 790.3253 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Manuel d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 790.3253*, 790.3254*, 790.3255*, 790.3268* & 790.3269*
Kenmore
®
Gas Cooktop
Parrilla de Cocinar a gas
Table de cuisson à gaz
* = Color number, número de color, numéro de couleur
P/N A01704601B (1411)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoff man 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 Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 790.3253*, 790.3254*, 790.3255*, 790.3268* & 790.3269* Kenmore ® Gas Cooktop Parrilla de Cocinar a gas Table de cuisson à gaz * = Color number, número de color, numéro de couleur...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust fl ame size of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The Burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the fl...
  • Page 5: Product Record

    Product Record Serial Plate Location In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to serial number of your product. You will fi nd the model and record the serial number for future reference. serial number printed on the serial plate.
  • Page 6: Features At A Glance

    Features at a Glance Location of the Gas Surface Burners Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with diff erent BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The REGULAR burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.
  • Page 7: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Surface Cookware Recommendations Use Proper Cookware Cookware Material types Cookware should have fl at bottoms that make good contact The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly with the cooktop grate. Check for fl atness by rotating a heat is transferred from the surface unit to the pan bottom. ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1).
  • Page 8: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Burner Controls Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size the Surface Burners For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and To prevent fl are-ups and avoid creation of harmful by- then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps recommendations below as a guide for determining proper fl...
  • Page 9 Setting Surface Burner Controls Setting the Burners Using a Wok (not supplied) Place cooking utensil on Woks with fl at bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop surface burner. are available in most cookshop or hardware stores. Round- 2. Push the surface control bottomed woks (with a support ring that does not extend knob down and turn beyond the burner unit) may also be used.
  • Page 10: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
  • Page 11: Cleaning The Grates

    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners Cleaning surface burner heads For proper gas fl ow it may be necessary to clean the CAUTION To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt burner head and slots. To clean, fi rst use a clean DAMP any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before cloth to soak up any spills.
  • Page 12: Before You Call

    Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners do not light...
  • Page 13: Protection Agreements

    MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS ® Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 14: Sears Service

    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: www.managemylife.com For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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