Kenmore 9742 - 30 in. Electric Range Use And Care Manual

Use and care guide

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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
pin 316902001
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  • Page 1 ® Electric =an e Estufa el6ctrica Models, Modelos 790.9742* color * = color number, nOmero de _IIIII,YI? ..iii ..www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. pin 316902001 (0904)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Record Table of Contents In the space below record the date of purchase, model and Free-Standing Range Warranty ........Product Record ..............serial number of your product. You will find the model and iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... serial number printed on an identification plate. This serial plate is located on the right side of the oven front frame in Protection Agreements...
  • 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 y0u t0 sitUations that may CaUse Sed0Us b0dily ha[m; death 0r property damagel This symb0i Will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damagel •...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    important Safety instructions iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN COOKTOP , Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door , Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
  • Page 5: Protection Agreements

    Acuerdos maestros de proteccion Congratulations on making a smart purchase, Your new Kenmore '_ Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente, Su nuevo producto Kenmore®esta diseSado y fabricado para brindarle aSos de product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.
  • Page 6: Range Features

    Range Features Your Electric Range Features include: f_.____ ............_ ..............Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. Simmer Select Element Control (some models) Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Single Radiant Turbo Boil Control (some models). Single Radiant Element Control.
  • Page 7: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
  • Page 8: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop.
  • Page 9: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models) To Operate a Single Radiant Element: Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 1 ). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
  • Page 10 Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) To Operate Dual or Triple (some models) Elements The Dual or Triple Elements offers flexibilty for different sized cookware. The inner element alone may be used for smaller cookware or the inner and middle may be used in combination for medium sized cookware. All 3 portions may be activated for larger cookware.
  • Page 11: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking Using Turbo Boil Element (some models) The Turbo BoilTMfeature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which can bring food items to boil much quicker. The left front radiant element will be clearly marked if this feature is available on your range (See Fig.
  • Page 12: Oven Control Functions

    Oven Control Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use &...
  • Page 13: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Clock • Changing between 12 or 24 hour display Setting the Clock The CLOCK @ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation.
  • Page 14 Setting Oven Controls • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode • Kitchen Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER SET/OFF and FLEX CLEAN C_oa..pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes.
  • Page 15 Setting Oven Controls • Oven Lockout • Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout Feature locks the oven door, prevents The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically the Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven light.
  • Page 16 Setting Oven Controls Silent Control Operation Cony Cony Cony Bake Roast Convert Cook Belay Timer Add 1 Heat Bake Broil Time Start Set/0ff Minute Slew Warm & Flex _,o---_ 0 @ Cook Hold CJean call Guard Clear Oven Lockout Setting Silent Control Operation...
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls • Preheat for Electric Ranges Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT _& feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set baking temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature in combination with the Bake pad when recipes call for preheating.
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls • Bake Cnnv Cony Cony Bake RoaSt Convert Cook Belay Timer Add 1 Heat Bake Broil Time Start Set/0ff Minute _oO,pO 0 Ai,# C) Slew Warm& Flex Cook Hold Clean carl Guard Clear Oven Lockout Setting Bake The BAKE Beko pad controls normal baking.
  • Page 19 Setting Oven Controls • Timed Bake Setting Timed Bake The BAKE Bakeand COOK TIME pads control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you selected. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Delay Start (Delayed Timed Bake) Setting Delay Start The BAKE B.k., C OOK TIME and DELAY START pads control the Delayed Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Timed Bake will turn the oven ON and OFF at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil (Electric Range) B,o,,pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F however, the Broil feature temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F and 550°F.
  • Page 22 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: --Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. --Multiple rack baking. --No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake The CONV BAKE B_;_,_ pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired.
  • Page 23 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Roast Setting Convection Roast The CONY ROAST _;';;t pad is designed to give optimum cooking performance for this feature. The Convection Roast pad combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to roast meats and poultry. Preheating is not necessary for meats and poultry.
  • Page 24 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Convert Feature • Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature c2;;_rt CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature...
  • Page 25 Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Recipe Recall Feature To Set the Recipe Recall Feature The ..Rooo, RECIPE RECALL pad is used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store and recall from 1 to 3 different settings. The Recipe Recall feature may be used with Bake or a Timed Bake. This feature will not work with any other function including a Belay Start (Delayed Timed Bake) setting.
  • Page 26 Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Slow Cook Feature Setting the Slow Cook Feature The ,,ow cookSLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...
  • Page 27 Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The _.,_ COOK TIME and _'_ DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the Bakepad.
  • Page 28: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold Feature Oven Light It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept.
  • Page 29: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks (some models) • Operating the Warmer Drawer (some models) Arranging Warmer Drawer (Warm & Ready Drawer) Rack Positions (some models) Note: Use the warmer drawer to keep hot foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits and rolls, pastries and heated dinner plates.
  • Page 30: Setting Warmer Drawer Humidity Control

    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • Warmer Drawer Humidity Controller (some models) • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer (some models) Warmer Drawer Humidity Controller Feature (some models) This feature may be used to control humidity levels in the Warmer Drawer. The control knob is located on the inner front panel of the Warmer Drawer.
  • Page 31: Self Cleaning

    Self-Cleaning Preparing for a Self-Clean cycle During the Self-Cleaning Cony Coaa Cony cycle, the outside of the range can Bake Boast Convert become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near Cook Delay Timer Add 1 Bake 8rail Heat...
  • Page 32 Self- Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean • Setting Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN pad is used to start a Self=Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START pad, a Clea..delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The FLEX CLEAN feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00) to be selected.
  • Page 33: Self Cleaning

    Self- Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean • Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAY PRESS When the Self=Clean cycle is done: The time of day,"Hot, DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display (See Fig. 7). Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED"...
  • Page 34: Adjusting Your Oven Temperature

    Adjusting Oven Temperature • How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The temperature in the oven has been pre-set at the factory. When first using the oven, be Note: The oven sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature adjustments temperature in the oven can be adjusted.
  • Page 35: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Table Surfaces How to Clean Glass, Painted Plastic Forgeneral cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution Body Parts & Control vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth. Glass Knobs cleaners may be used if sprayed...
  • Page 36 General Care & Cleaning • Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
  • Page 37 General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont'd) • Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop • Removing & Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: pads.
  • Page 38: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning • Changing the Oven Light(s) Changing the Oven Light (s) Oven The oven light(s) automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened. The Light oven light(s) may also be manually operated by pressing the _ pad.
  • Page 39: Before You Make A Service Call

    Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences (shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Ranae is not level = (1) Poor installation.
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