Kenmore 61020 Use & Care Manual

Kenmore range user manual

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GAS RANGE
COCINA (ESTUFA) DE GAS
(}u_a _ssr8 ei Uso y C_£dado
Models, Modelos 362,61020,
61021,
71331,
71332,
72231,
72232,
73220,
73221,
61120,
61121,
7__L090, 71091,
72220,
72221_ 72222,
72224,
72239,
73210,
73211,
73212,
73222,
7322"4-
71330,
72230,
732I9,
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183D5580PI25
(SR85040)
4B2 JR
Printed In Mexico
This book is ptin_ed on ;ecycled paper
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
www.sears.com

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  • Page 1 GAS RANGE COCINA (ESTUFA) DE GAS (}u_a _ssr8 ei Uso y C_£dado Models, Modelos 362,61020, 71331, 72231, 73220, 183D5580PI25 (SR85040) 4B2 JR Sears, Roebuck Printed In Mexico This book is ptin_ed on ;ecycled paper ® 61120, 61121, 7__L090, 71091, 61021,...
  • Page 2: What To Do If You Smell Gas

    The model number and serial number of your gas range can be found on a plate fastened to the front frame behind the broiler drawer, storage drawer, or kick panel..
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    AWARNING not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open recommended door. Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual.
  • Page 4: Using Your Range

    Using Your Range • Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.. Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage or broiler drawer (depending on model) or cooktop, They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury..
  • Page 5 If you smell gas, and you have already made sure the pilots are lit (on models with standing pilots), turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak,...
  • Page 6: Baking, Broiling And Roasting

    • Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. • Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
  • Page 7 (on some models) Oven Interior Light (on some models) Oven Shelves Oven Bottom Model and Serial Numbers Broiler Drawe= Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown be!ow,. _Burner urner _ Head ii_\ _" Drip Pan _&___...
  • Page 8 Before • If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times ° Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using a burner.. To Light a Surface Electronic Ignition Models: burners this way.
  • Page 9 Under some conditions, the enamel of some ceokware may melt, Follow cookware manufacturer's recommendations Glass: There are two types of glass cookware--those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking°...
  • Page 10: Clock And Timer

    In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up. To Set the Clock NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire Clock/Timer display will light up. 1. Press the CLOCK pad.
  • Page 11: Lighting Instructions

    Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the control properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range_ To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired...
  • Page 12 OVEN TEMP Knob The OVEN TEMP knob is located on the control panel on the front of the range.. Simply turn the knob to the desired cooking temperatures° It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. After the oven reaches the...
  • Page 13: Oven Moisture

    Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the range. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven--it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
  • Page 14 Adjust the Oven Thermostat section., NOTE: Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking.. How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on,.
  • Page 15 Baking (continued) Aluminum Foil Never cover the oven bottom with aluminum Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking° Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a spillovero To do so, place a small sheet of foil on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
  • Page 16 20-40°F (11-22°C) To Adjust the Thermostat: Pull the oven TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side. To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the...
  • Page 17 Roasting If your model has a latch, do not lock the oven door during roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only, Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum..
  • Page 18: Roasting Guide

    Roasting Guide Oven Type Temperature Meat Tender cuts; rib, 325°F (163°C) high quality sirloin tip, rump or top round* Lamb leg or bone-in 325°F (163°C) shoulder* Veal shoulder, 325°F (163°C) leg or loin* Pork loin, rib 325°F (163°C) or shoulder* Ham, precooked 325°F (163°C) Poultry...
  • Page 19 Broiling Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range has a convenient drawer below the oven for broiling_ It also has a specialty designed broiler pan and grid that allows the dripping fat to drain away from...
  • Page 20: Broiling Guide

    • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. I1is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. ° For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meal To slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat.
  • Page 21 A sewing needle or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it+ The slits in the burner heads of your range must be kept clean at all times for an even, Grate unhampered You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially Burner cap after bad spillovers, which could clog these openings.
  • Page 22: Cooktop Surface

    After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minuteso Don't put the grates back on the range while they are wet° When replacing the grates, be sure they're positioned securely over the burners.
  • Page 23 30 minutes° Then place it back in the range, making sure it is properly seated and level. Check the flame pattern of each burner. If the flames are (on some models) "jumpy"...
  • Page 24 Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the broiler drawer.. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the broiler compartments.
  • Page 25 Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy "You may need help removing and replacing the door, To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges_ NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back...
  • Page 26 Clean the broiler drawer with hot, soapy water., To replace: Hold the broiler drawer in the allow raised position as you slide it partway into the range. Then lower the drawer and push it completely closed,...
  • Page 27 To Clean the Continuous Cleaning 1o Let range parts cool before handling. We recommend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning.. 2, Remove shelves and cookware. 3. Soil visibility may be reduced by operating the oven at 400°F (204°C).
  • Page 28 Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance. CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure IMPORTANT: Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
  • Page 29 DIMENSIONS CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. 30" (76 2 cm) Depth with door open: ",_ /_ (Glass door) _ ../ 46%" (1178 cm) "_" j 46 V,_"(!17,5 cm) (Porcelain door) Minimum to cabinets on either...
  • Page 30: Important Safety Instructions

    • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30" (762 cm) between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.
  • Page 31 (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range. LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts.. Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the...
  • Page 32 • Remove plastic film that covers some chrome parts (around oven door, side trim). • Take the accessory pack out of the oven. o Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping. STEP Adequate...
  • Page 33 Regulator Manifold Pipe Installer: Inform the ol the gas shul-off valve consumer oI the location • If the AntFTip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip device WB02X7909, Options for Models with Sealed...
  • Page 34 Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2, Install male V2"flare union adapter to the 1/2"NPT internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator.
  • Page 35 You will have this disconnect STEP 4 Seal the Openings Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. of the power cord places undue strain on The customer should have the two-...
  • Page 36 STEP Light Pilots (for models equipped with standing pilots) The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are lit or adjusted,, Light the Surface Burner Pilots CAUTION: Make sure the surface burner control knobs are in the OFF position before attempting to light the piiots.
  • Page 37 Ignition of Surface Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been tighted (on some models) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Standing Pilot Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously and turn to Hi position.
  • Page 38 3. Lift the rear of the Oven bo_om oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out. With the oven bottom removed, properly adjusted flames should _"...
  • Page 39 UNOBSTRUCTED, Converting (or converting back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer..
  • Page 40 Lever shown closed/ Standard Twin Burner Models To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner models, remove the broiler drawer and bok for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range, Lever shown Sealed Burner Models...
  • Page 41 POSSIBLE CAUSE • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Bulb may be loose or burned out Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
  • Page 42 Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase_ Your new Kenmore _ appliance 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...

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