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Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modèle: 790.9771*,9772* Kenmore Elite ® Double Oven Electric Range Estufa de eléctrica con un doble horno * = color number, número de color P/N 808574611 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety Do not store items of interest to symbols and instructions. Pay attention to children in the cabinets above a range on the these symbols and follow all instructions backguard of the ranges.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Never cover any slots, holes, or Important: Remove all tape and packaging passages in the oven bottom or cover an before using the oven. Destroy the carton entire oven rack with materials, such as and plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not attempt to operate the oven • Never leave surface elements unattended. during a power failure. If the power fails, Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy always turn off the oven. If the oven is not spills may ignite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OVEN CLEANING YOUR OVEN Before manually cleaning any • Never use your appliance for warming or part of the oven, be sure all controls are heating the room.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Serial Plate Location You will find the model and serial number Avoid fire hazard or electrical printed on the serial plate. The serial shock. Failure to follow this warning may plate is located as shown.
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 Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
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Before Setting Surface Controls On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights Cooktop Surface Elements Your appliance is equipped with indicator lights that will light up Ceramic Glass Cooktop when the surface element is turned on. When the surface The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located cooking element heats up the hot surface indicator turns on and below the surface of the glass.
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Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lock To turn the cooktop lock feature off: The COOKTOP LOCK key is used to activate the cooktop lock feature which will lock all surface elements from being acciden- Press and hold the until two disappear from the LOCK tally turned on.
Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature provides still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched a digital display of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop.
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Setting Surface Controls Suggested Element Settings Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models) The suggested settings below are based on averages when Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may may vary when using other types of pans.
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Setting Surface Controls Single, Double or Triple Radiant Surface Element Using Turbo Boil™ Flex The Turbo Boil™ (Flex) feature uses a higher wattage radiant element to bring liquids to boil much quicker. The left front radiant element is the TURBO BOIL FLEX burner. To use the Turbo Boil™...
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Setting Surface Controls WARM ZONE Table 2: Recommended settings for WARM ZONE The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the Food Item Heating level feature to keep cooked foods hot WARM ZONE Breads and Pastries LO (Low) such as vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups,...
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 16). Do not block oven vent. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
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Before Setting Oven Controls The Glide Rack To replace the glide rack: Grasp both upper and lower portions of the glide rack The glide rack is an extendable rack that makes food prepara- (Figure 19). tion easier. It has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock Changing Between 12 or 24 Hour Time of Day key is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 Press and hold for about 6 seconds until 12 Hr day or or 24 hour time of day operation.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting the Oven Lock Setting Temperature Display -- Fahrenheit or Celsius controls the oven lock feature. The oven lock automati- The Broil and Self Clean keys control the Fahrenheit or Celsius LOCK cally locks the oven door and prevents the oven from being temperature display modes.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat To change preheat temperature (from 350°F to 425°F) while oven is preheating: The Pre Heat key controls the preheat feature. Preheating will While oven is preheating, press Pre Heat again. . bring the oven up to temperature and then alert when to place the food in the oven.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Setting Cook Time Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using The Cook Time key controls the cook time feature. The normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating automatic timer of the feature will turn the oven off after when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food cooking for the amount of time selected.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Press . The oven will stop heating will remain in this The Delay Start key controls the delay start feature. The state until the set start time is reached. automatic timer of the delay start will turn the oven on at the time you select in advance.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake To set the oven for convection bake and temperature to 350°F Use the convection bake feature when cooking speed is desired. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. The oven can be programmed for convection baking at any 2.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil To set the oven to broil at 550°F. Arrange the interior oven rack. he Broil key controls the broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. 2. Press Upper or Lower Oven. Press .
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Setting Cakes and Breads Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan The Cakes and Bread functions are designed to give optimum and element to roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates baking performance for Cakes or Breads.
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Setting Oven Controls Meat Probe Important note: Changing how the oven reacts after reaching the target temper- The Meat Probe feature is only available in the upper oven. ature must be done before starting the cooking process. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry, use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without To set meat probe: any guesswork.
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Setting Oven Controls To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe Setting Warm & Hold™ target temperature: The Warm & Hold key turns on the Warm & Hold feature and Press Meat Probe and hold for 6 seconds. will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C).
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Setting Oven Controls Cooking and Preparation Tips for Slow Cook To set Warm & Hold to turn on automatically: Arrange oven racks and place food in oven. • Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking. When using a single rack, place in position 2 or 3. Position multiple 2.
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Setting Oven Controls Accent Light Figure 37: Accent light feature located beneath oven controls Your appliance includes a decorative accent light at the base of Note: To check the brightness level after adjusting, press the the oven controls panel. The accent light provides a theatre style Accent Light key and hold for about 6 seconds until the bright- intensity feature that slowly increases brightness at turn on and ness level appears.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on Jewish Sabbath 5. The oven will turn on and begin heating. If you need to set and Holidays) both ovens for the Sabbath, set both at this time. 6. Press and hold both the Cook Time and Delay Start keys for The Cook Time and Delay Start keys are at least 3 seconds.
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Recipe Recall Adjusting Oven Temperature This feature will only recall a bake, convection bake, convection The temperature in the oven is pre-set at the factory. Before roast, slow cook, or cook time. This feature will not work with adjusting, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures.
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Setting Oven Controls Self Cleaning Oven Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with very high temperatures During the self cleaning cycle, the outside of the (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils range can become very hot to the touch. Do not leave small completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can children unattended near the appliance.
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Setting Oven Controls To Start Self Clean 6. Press Delay Start. The Self Clean key controls the self clean feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Important note: 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...
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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 cooktop. ceramic glass cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface.
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Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Aluminum Foil and Utensils When cleaning the cooktop be sure to follow these guidelines: Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as •...
Care and Cleaning Porcelain enameled glide racks 4. Extend and return the glide rack several times to distribute the lubricant. 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.
Care and Cleaning Oven door Removing and Replacing the Oven Door hinge The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, locations lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove the oven door: Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 47).
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...
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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 will have an effect on baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
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Before You Call Surface element is too hot or not hot • Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. enough Surface element does not heat or • Be sure the correct surface control is turned on for element needed. does not heat evenly •...
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