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Kenmore 790.7258 SERIES Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 790.7258 SERIES Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.7258*
Kenmore PRO
Front Control Gas Range
Estufa de gas con un control frontal
* = color number, número de color
P/N 809126803 Rev. C
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.7258* Kenmore PRO ® Front Control Gas Range Estufa de gas con un control frontal * = color number, número de color P/N 809126803 Rev. C Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • 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 Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appli- ance. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion This manual contains important safety may result causing property damage, symbols and instructions.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of an oven can result in Tip Over Hazard serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or •...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read and follow the below • Never modify or alter the construction of instructions and precautions for unpacking, an oven by removing the leveling legs, installing, and servicing your appliance: panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the oven.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease • Never leave surface burners unattended could ignite. at high heat settings — Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may • Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven melt.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Always follow the manufacturer’s recom- CONVERSION TO L.P. GAS mended directions for use of kitchen Personal injury or death from cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that electrical shock may occur if the conversion excess residue from cleaners and aerosols to L.P.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT RECORD Avoid fire hazard or electrical In this space below, record the date of shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an purchase, model, and serial number of your extension cord, or remove the grounding product.

  • 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 is transferred from the surface burner to the pan bottom. The For best cooking results, cook- most popular materials available are: ware should have flat bottoms Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
  • Page 10 Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly the surface burners seated (Figure 8).

  • Page 11: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Types of Cooktop Surface Burners Setting Proper Burner Flame Size Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge The front control gas cooktop comes with a variety of burners to of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and accommodate different sizes of cookware.
  • Page 12 Setting Surface Controls Setting the Turbo Boil, Simmer, Power, and Standard Important note: Surface Burners • Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the The front control gas cooktop is equipped with a Turbo Boil control knob setting remains in the LITE position.

  • Page 13: Setting Simmer Oval's Surface Burners

    Setting Surface Controls Setting Simmer Oval’s Surface Burners 4. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE position. Visually check that the burner has lit. The Simmer Oval burner is specifically designed for use with a 5. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and griddle, but it may also be used for simmering sauces or foods in turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size.

  • Page 14: Home Canning

    Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely.

  • Page 15: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Oven Racks The oven is vented through its upper front frame. When the oven Protective Liners — Do not line the oven walls, is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary racks, bottom, or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil.

  • Page 16: Glide Racks

    Before Setting Oven Controls Glide Racks The fully-extendable Glide Rack is an extendable rack that makes food preparation easier. It has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall. Removing and Replacing the Oven Glide Racks Release lever To remove the oven Glide Rack:...

  • Page 17: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Oven Controls Oven Mode Selector Knob - Use this knob to select the 10. Clean - Use to select the function that cleans the oven with desired cooking mode, such as bake, broil, and so on. This high temperatures, which eliminate soils completely or knob works hand-in-hand with the Oven Temperature reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away Selector Knob.

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Only a 12 hour clock is Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings available on the Kenmore Professional model. Feature Min. Temp. or Time Max. Temp. or Time Bake 200°F (93°C)
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Setting Control for Silent Operation 3. Once locked, a lock icon and LOC will appear in the The oven is set to operate with certain chimes and tones (default display. settings) that alert the user to certain oven functions. The silent operation feature allows the oven control to be operated 4.

  • Page 20: Accela-Heat

    Oven Controls 5. When the timer ends, a reminder chime will sound and 3. Turn the oven mode selector to the Accela-Heat position. repeat once every 60 seconds for a period of five minutes. 4. Turn the oven temperature selector to the desired tempera- Before the user can program an expired timer again, the ture.

  • Page 21: Setting Bake

    Oven Controls Setting Bake Important note: If Bake is active without a cook time setting, the oven will remain Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using on for 12 hours before turning off automatically unless it is normal temperatures.

  • Page 22: Setting Broil

    Oven Controls Setting Broil Turn the temperature and the selector knobs to OFF when broiling is complete or to cancel broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure Important notes: to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is •...

  • Page 23: Setting Convection Bake

    Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F (177°C): Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat the oven.

  • Page 24: Instructions

    Oven Controls • When baking using two oven racks, position bakeware as shown in Figure 31. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation. • The convection fan on a gas range will not begin rotating until Convection Bake has been into the cycle for 6 minutes.

  • Page 25: Setting Convection Roast

    Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Roasting Rack Instructions (if equipped): The Convection Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using When preparing meats for convection roasting, use broiler pan the Convection Roast function will be juicier, and poultry will be and insert along with the roasting rack.
  • Page 26 Oven Controls Table 4: Convection roasting temperature and time recommendations Meat Weight Oven Temp Internal Temp Minutes per lb. Beef Standing rib roast 4 to 6 lbs. 350°F (177°C) 160°F (71°C) 25-30 Ribeye roast 4 to 6 lbs. 350°F (177°C) 160°F (71°C) 25-30 Tenderloin roast...

  • Page 27: Bread Proof

    Oven Controls Bread Proof For best results: • Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170° F The Bread Proof feature maintains a warm environment useful (77°C) for 3 hours. for rising yeast-leavened products. The Bread Proof feature is •...

  • Page 28: Meat Probe

    Oven Controls Meat Probe • When cooking fish, insert meat probe just above the gill. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams, or poultry, use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked meats.
  • Page 29 Oven Controls To set meat probe: Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Note: If the meat probe is plugged while the oven is in a the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well function which allows probe cooking, it may be set the following as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.

  • Page 30: Setting The Sabbath Feature

    Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Figure 37: Oven display showing Sabbath mode Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k.org.
  • Page 31 Oven Controls Adjusting the Oven Temperature Restoring Factory Default Settings The temperature in the oven is pre-set at the factory. When first Yours appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. control settings.

  • Page 32: Clean

    Oven Controls Important notes: Clean Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories from A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the oven racks above normal cooking temperatures. The high temperature elim- are not removed they may discolor.
  • Page 33 Oven Controls To set the controls for a 4 hour cleaning cycle to start immedi- When the Clean time ends: ately and shut off automatically: Do not force the oven door open when self- It is recommended to use a 2 hour clean cycle for light soils, a 3 clean is active.

  • Page 34: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs...
  • Page 35 Care and Cleaning General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the To avoid possible burns, do not attempt any of gas burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF cleaned up immediately.

  • Page 36: Cleaning Surface Burner Heads

    Care and Cleaning Cleaning Surface Burner Heads Replacing the Oven Light For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner The round halogen oven light is located at the rear of the oven head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder any spills.

  • Page 37: Caring For Your Porcelain Enameled Glide Rack

    Care and Cleaning Caring for Your Porcelain Enameled Glide Rack 4. Extend and return the Glide Rack several times along the tracks to distribute the lubrication. Handle oven racks only when they are cool. After cooking or after the self clean cycle, racks will be very hot and can cause burns.

  • Page 38: Removing And Replacing The Oven Door

    Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the 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 or pastries, etc. 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 effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.

  • Page 41: Instructions

    Before You Call Surface burners do not ignite. • Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. •...
  • Page 42 Before You Call Appliance is not level. • Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. • Be sure floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support range. • If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. •...
  • Page 43 Before You Call call 1-844-553-6667, and in Canada call 1-800-469-4663. llame al 1-800-553-6667 en lose EE.UU. o llame al 1-800-469-4663 en Canadá.

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