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Kenmore 790.4255 series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modèlo: 790.4255*
Kenmore Elite
Slide-in Electric Range
Estufa Eléctrica Deslizable
* = color number, numéro de color
P/N 139901303 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 Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modèlo: 790.4255* Kenmore Elite ® Slide-in Electric Range Estufa Eléctrica Deslizable * = color number, numéro de color P/N 139901303 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Solutions to Common Problems ..............36 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............13 Kenmore Elite Warranty When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the This manual contains important safety door or drawers of an oven can result in symbols and instructions. Pay attention to serious injuries and also cause damage to the these symbols and follow all instructions appliance.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Never cover any slots, holes, or • Remove all tape and packaging before passages in the oven bottom or cover an using the oven. Destroy the carton and entire oven rack with materials, such as plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR fire extinguisher available, visible, and CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS easily located near the appliance. • Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the •...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not cook food on the oven bottom. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Always use proper bakeware and use the Do not use an adapter plug or an oven racks. extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord.

  • Page 7: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat element power level setting needed for best cooking results. is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper •...
  • Page 8 Before Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements may appear to have The HOT ELEMENT indicator will appear in the display cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may (Figure 5) when any surface cooking element heats up and will still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level.
  • Page 9 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lockout (--) Important notes: • Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. accidentally turned ON (including WARM ZONE).

  • Page 10: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface element settings Important notes: The suggested settings below are based when cooking with • For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to when using other types of pans.
  • Page 11 Setting Surface Controls Expandable radiant Element The cooktop provides expandable radiant elements. Use the following instructions when operating these elements. Use the Element Size key (Figure 9) to select which portions of the expandable element are needed for heating. The expand- able element size may be changed anytime the element is ON.
  • Page 12 Setting Surface Controls WARM ZONE Unlike other radiant surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is HOT. The glass surface The WARM ZONE is located at the center rear element position may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is on the cooktop as shown.

  • Page 13: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (Figure 12). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this flat handle vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven rack oven and good baking results.

  • Page 14: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls Timer Add 1 Cook Set/Off Minute Time Delay Slow Warm Start Cook & Hold Conv Conv Cakes Conv Bake Broil START Bake Roast Heat Breads Convert Self STOP Clean COOKTOP OVEN LOCKOUT LOCKOUT Timer Set/Off - Use to set and cancel timer. Timer does not 18.
  • Page 15 Setting Oven Controls Setting The Clock Setting Timer When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without display (Figure 14). The time of day must first be set before interfering with the cooking process.
  • Page 16 Setting Oven Controls Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour Setting Oven Controls Lockout Energy Saving The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy the oven control keys.
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Bake For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. The Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temper- normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating ature.
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Bake To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F (177°C): The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven heat Press Conv Bake. uniformly and continuously around the oven (Figure 21).
  • Page 19 Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Convert Cakes and Breads Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to baking performance for Cakes or Breads. These functions work the lower temperature required for convection baking.
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or turn the oven function off after a desired length of time. cleaning functions.
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F (288°C): Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
  • Page 22 Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Roast Setting Slow Cook The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convec- The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower tion fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the oven temperatures for longer periods of time.
  • Page 23 Setting Oven Controls Setting Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer Temperature Selection To Operate the Warmer Drawer Refer to the chart below for recommended settings. If a particu- lar food is not listed, start with the medium setting. If more crisp- Your range is equipped with a warm drawer. The purpose of the ness is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil.
  • Page 24 Setting Oven Controls Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions Warm & Hold The warmer drawer rack can be set in two positions to accom- Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for modate foods and any items that need to be warmed or kept more than one hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 25 Setting 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 (177°C) 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 26 Setting Oven Controls Recipe Recall To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your favorite Press baking recipe settings. This feature stores and recalls different recipe settings using Bake, Conv Bake, and Conv Roast. To turn off the Sabbath feature: Recipe Recall may be programmed for any baking temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
  • Page 27 Setting Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperatures Restoring Factory Default Settings Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
  • Page 28 Setting Oven Controls Self Clean • This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is above normal cooking temperatures.
  • Page 29 Setting Oven Controls 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 clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven 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 of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl...
  • Page 31 Care and Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recom- mended CookTop®...
  • Page 32 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning (cont) Aluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil.
  • Page 33 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing Warmer Drawer Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric Left-hand rail and release power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. To remove the warmer drawer: 1.
  • Page 34 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. hinge locations To remove the oven door: Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 42).

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 Before You Call Scratches or abrasions on cooktop • Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause surface. scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time. •...
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