Kenmore  73311 Owner's Manual
Kenmore  73311 Owner's Manual

Kenmore 73311 Owner's Manual

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MANUAL
GAS RANGE
models 7331 1 73321
73318
73328

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  • Page 1 Kenmore MANUAL models 7331 1 73321 GAS RANGE 73318 73328...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS iNSTALLATiON Before You Begin Dimensions and Clearances Important Safety Instructions Normal Installation Steps CARE AND USE Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Range Surface Cooking Clock and Timers Using Your Oven Baking PROBLEM SOLVER The Problem Solver lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    WARNaNG:If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,a fire or explosion may resultcausingpropertydamage, personalinjuryor death. --Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vaporsand liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions...
  • Page 4 RMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must conform codes, or in the absence of local codes, National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223, latest edition. This range has been design-certified Gas Association according to ANSI Z21,,1, latest edi- tion, As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions...
  • Page 5 installation Instructions GENERAL = See Dimensions and Clearances rough-in and spacing dimensions. must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening may be adjusted to meet specific requirements° • The range may be placed with 0" clearance the back wall and side walls of the range.
  • Page 6: Normal Installation Steps

    NORMAL iNSTALLATiON Step t Provide Adequate Gas Supply The range is designed to operate inches of water column on natural for LP gas (propane or butane), column. Make sure the range is supplied with the type of gas for which it is designed.
  • Page 7 installation Unstructions (coothued) 5. When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector joints and connections to check for leaks in the system, CAUTION: DO NOT A FLAME...
  • Page 8 Usage Situations Where Appliance Will Be Disconnected FREQUENTLY: adapter plug because disconnecting of the undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual ure of the adapter ground terminal should have the two-prong waft receptacle with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle fled electrician before using the appliance.
  • Page 9 installation instructions (coot ued) Step Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames° The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven, The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall behind the kick panel,.
  • Page 10 Toremovethe ovenbottom: 1. Removeknurledscrewsholdingdown rearof oven bottom. 2. Graspovenbottomat fingerslotson eachside, 3. Lift rear of oven bottom enoughto clearthe lip or rangeframe,thenpullout° Remove Screw To remove the burner baffle: 1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4" hex head screw shown in the illustration above°...
  • Page 11 mnstaHUation instructions Step installing the Anti-Tip Device WARNING: o Range must be secured with an approved Tip device° o Unless properly installed, the range tipped by an adult or a child standing, leaning on an open door or drawer. . After installing the Anti-Tip device, is in place by carefully attempting...
  • Page 12 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WiTH LP GAS WARNING: Do not remove Step t Convert The Pressure Regulator For LP Gas 1. Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure lator at right rear of the range1 2. Determine which figure, A, B, or C, is appropriate for your regulator type.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions Step Convert The Oven Burner Orifice For LP Gas Oven Burner: 1. Remove oven door, kick panel, burner baffle, burner orifice behind a metal shield at the center bottom of range° 2. Remove metal shield and use a 1/2" wrench to turn the burner orifice spud clockwise°...
  • Page 14 iMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTBONS Read all instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires business- es to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
  • Page 15: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFE3= I ' INSTRUCTIONS WARNING-Am1 ranges can tip and injury could result. accidental range, attach Anti-Tip device to the wail. (See Installation Instructions°) To check installed and engaged proper- ly, carefully tip the range for- ward. should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
  • Page 16 = Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous_ . Use only dry pot holders--moist holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam° Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT SAFE Baking, BroUing and Roasting • Do not use oven for a storage 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 18: Features Of Your Range

    Features of Your Range Feature Index 1 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans (on models so equipped) 2 Oven Cleaning Indicator Light 3 OVEN SET Knob 4 Oven "On" Indicator Light 5 Automatic Oven Timer, Clock and Minute Timer 6 OVEN TEMP Knob 7 Oven Vents 8 Lift-Up Cooktop (locks in up...
  • Page 19: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking Lighting Instructions Surface burners on this range are lighted ignition, ending the need for standing stantly burning flames, tn case of a power outage, you can light the pilotless ignition surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position,...
  • Page 20 Ctock and Timers Clock Timers on your devices that serve several purposes° Clock & Minute Timer To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the right to the correct knob out and continue turning to OFE Minute Timer...
  • Page 21: Using Your Oven

    Using Your Oven Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner on your range are lit by electric ignition.. To light either burner, turn the OVEN desired oven operation and the OVEN the desired temperature. within 60 seconds. Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls erly,...
  • Page 22 Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings of the cooktop (see page 28). openings when cooking in the oven--it that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted. = The vent openings nearby become...
  • Page 23: Baking

    Baking How to Set Your Range for Baking 1. Position shelf or shelves in oven, tf cooking on two shelves at the same time, stagger circulation. 2. Close oven door° Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE, and turn OVEN TEMP temperature,, 3.
  • Page 24 Baking Guide 1. Preheating is very important peratures below 225°F. and when such as biscuits, cookies, cakes tries. Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes,. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for long- time cooking of whole meals. 2.
  • Page 25: Roasting

    Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender try can be roasted uncovered in your oven.. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. When roasting, essary to sear, baste or add water to your meat. oven a special low shelf support...
  • Page 26 Broining Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food,. Your range is designed for waist-high also has a specially designed broiler pan and rack that allow dripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame. Distance from the heat source positioning...
  • Page 27 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Before a Self-Cleaning Cycle Step 1 : Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cook- ware and any aluminum foil from the oven--they withstand high cleaning temperatures_ shelves may be left in oven. Note: Shelves or during the self-cleaning cycle.) Step 2: Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
  • Page 28: Self-Cleaning Oven

    Follow These Steps after Self-Cleaning After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked until the oven cools and the CLEANING This takes about 30 minutes. Step 1: When CLEANING _._- light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will open door.1...
  • Page 29 Care and C eaning Proper care and cleaning are important will give you efficient and satisfactory these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. Outer Painted Finish When the range is cool, wash the top, front and,...
  • Page 30 Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom excessive spillovers. This is particularly when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic (such as milk,...
  • Page 31: Care And Cleaning

    Care and CReaning(continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable to make the interior more accessible, if desired. Note: The oven door is heavy. removing and replacing the door. remove door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will...
  • Page 32 Cleaning Guide NOTE: Let range/oven parts cool before touching PART MATERIALS TO USE Broiler Pan and = Soap and Water Rack , Soap4ilfed Scouring Pad o Plastic Scouring Pad - Dishwasher-safe Control Panel ; Damp Cloth Paper Towel - Soap and Water Control Knobs •...
  • Page 33: Minor Adjustments You Can Make

    Minor Adjustments You Can Make Oven Thermostat Adjustment The thermostat control in your carefully adjusted to provide accurate However, if your new oven is replacing used for several years, you may notice a difference the degree of browning or the length of time required when using your...
  • Page 34 Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven. The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall behind the kick panel.
  • Page 35 Questions? Use This ProbUern SoWver PROBLEM POSSIBLE OVEN WILL NOT o Oven temperature SELF-CLEAN cool to room temperature • Door latch handle TOP BURNERS o Make sure electrical DO NOTLtGHT o Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged., OR DO NOT BURN burner and clean them with a safety pin or paper clipo Make sure you do not EVENLY...
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  • Page 39 ... "We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide. Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears trained technicians...

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