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Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.9505*
Kenmore Elite
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 316902026 Rev B
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: 790.9505* Kenmore Elite ® Electric Range Estufa eléctrica * = color number, número de color P/N 316902026 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Radiant Surface Element Settings ............12 Please carefully read and save these instructions ....... 2 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............16 Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ............2 Oven Vent Location .................16 Before Setting Surface Controls ..............9 Oven Controls ..................... 17 Using Proper Cookware ................

  • Page 3: 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord, or remove grounding prong • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. from the power cord.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. 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. Figure 1 for serial plate location.

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Home Canning

    Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Warmer Zone Control, Turboboil Flex, and Triple Radiant Element Canning can generate large amounts of steam. The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food vent steam away from you.

  • Page 12: 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 13 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 14 Setting Surface Controls Triple Radiant Surface Element (some models) Important notes: To operate the triple radiant element: • For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes The triple radiant element (some models) has three element before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2 (dual), or 3 complete the cooking process.
  • 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 13) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.

  • 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 - Use to start a normal Bake function. 2. Broil - Use to select Broil function. Important note: The oven control works with both the numeric keypad and the 3. Convec Bake - Use to select Conv Bake function. Up / Down arrow keys.

  • Page 18: Minimum And Maximum Control Settings

    Oven Controls Important note: Minimum and Maximum Control Settings The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean, All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and Delay Start, or cooking feature is active. temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An Setting Timer entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched.
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours. The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory.
  • Page 20 Oven Controls Setting Oven Lockout Operating Oven Lights The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven the oven control keys. door is opened. Oven lights will not operate during a self clean To activate the oven lockout features: cycle.
  • Page 21 Oven Controls Setting Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
  • Page 22 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after cleaning functions.
  • Page 23 Oven Controls Convec Bake Benefits of convection cooking include: • Foods can cook up to 25 to 30% faster. • Multiple rack baking. • When using convection, use cookware or pans with low sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly. Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.
  • Page 24 Oven Controls Setting Conv Roast To add Conv Convert to Conv Bake function using default oven set temperature of 350°F: The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convec- Press Conv Bake. tion fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the Conv Roast function will be juicier, and poultry will be crisp on 2.
  • Page 25 Oven Controls Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Setting Broil the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook- top will become very hot which can cause burns. Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results.
  • Page 26 Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook Warm & Hold™ The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already oven temperatures for longer periods of time. Slow Cook is ideal at serving temperatures.
  • Page 27 Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of Sabbath and Holidays) 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the 2.
  • Page 28 Oven Controls Important note: To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: • Oven temperature adjustments will not change the Broil or Press Self Clean function temperatures. To turn off the Sabbath feature: • Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off.

  • Page 29: Warmer Drawer (Some Models)

    Oven Controls Warmer Drawer (some models) • In the downward position (See Figure 32) to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware (for example, rolls, Warm & Ready™ Drawer pastries, and dinner plates) on the rack. The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures.
  • Page 30 Oven Controls Warmer Drawer Humidity Controller Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer This feature may be used to control humidity levels in the To remove the warmer drawer: warmer drawer. The humidity control knob is located on the Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in inside front panel of the warmer drawer.
  • Page 31 Oven Controls To replace the warmer drawer: Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compart- ment glide channels until they snap into place (See Figure 36). Figure 36: Bearing glide placement 2. Carefully line up both sides of the warmer drawer glide rails to the outer compartment glide channels located inside the empty warmer drawer compartment (See Figure...

  • Page 32: Self Clean

    Oven Controls Self Clean • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com- Clean cycle.
  • Page 33 Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Setting Delay Start Self Clean To set self clean: To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37 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 38 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.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42 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.
  • Page 43 Before You Call...

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