Sears 72671 Owner's Manual

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6E/.aR8

GAS

RANGE

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model Numbers:

72671

75478

72675

75571

72676

75575

72678

75576

73271

75578

73278

75671

73465

75675

75371

75676

75375

75678

75376

75681

75378

75685

75471

Safety Instructions

And-Tip Device

2, 3, 34,42

Important Safety Instructions

2-6

Care & Maintenance

BeforeYou Call for Service

43-45

Care and Cleaning

27-32

Consumer Services

46, 48

Repair Services

Thermostat Adjustment

Warranty

Installation

Instructions

Air Adjustment

40, 4 I

Anti-Tip Device

34, 42

Connect the Rangeto Gas

36-38

Dimensions & Clearances

Electrical Connections

38, 39

Operation

FeaturesofYour Range

Baking

i 5-18

Broiling/Broiling Guide

22, 23

Oven Control, Ctock and Timer

I 1, 12

Roasting,Roasting Guide

20, 21

Surface Cooking

9, 10

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Sears,

Roebuck

and Co., Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

U.S.A.

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

and Operating

Instructions

Before First Use

of This Appliance.

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Page 1 6E/.aR8 RANGE OWNER'S MANUAL Model Numbers: 72671 75478 72675 75571 72676 75575 72678 75576 73271 75578 73278 75671 73465 75675 75371 75676 75375 75678 75376 75681 75378 75685 75471 ,,,, Sears, Roebuck Safety Instructions And-Tip Device 2, 3, 34,42 Important Safety Instructions Care &...
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Plug your range (electric ignition models only) into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it...
Page 3 " Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on models with standing pilots) and poor air circulation.
Page 4 • To minimize flammable handles toward the side or back of the range without letting them extend over adjacent burners. • Always turn the surface burners to OFF before extinguisher.
Page 5 * When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operatinga may spread the flames. . If the range is located near a window, do not hang of fat for effective 10ng curtains that could blow over the top burners...
Page 6 " Do not use aluminum foil anywhere except as described in this manual. Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range. o When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directionsr °...
Page 7 1 Model and Serial Numbers of range, front frame drawer) behind the storage 2 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear corner on range back. See the Installation Instructions_) 3 Oven Bottom 4 Oven Interior Light 5 Oven Light Switch (on some models)
Page 8 How Does This Cool(top Your Old One? Your new cooktop has gas burners. cooldng with induction or other you will notice some differences when burners. Description Type of Cook'top Gas Burners Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas or natural gas_ Hectric Coil Flattened...
Page 9 Before • If drip pans are supplied by electric ignition, should pilots with • Mal_e sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner. To Light a Surface lighting burners Push the control and turn...
Page 10 A traditional will give Wok Holder ordered the enamel fits on top of the range grate to provide proper for cooldng methods. woks onlyo Do not use flat bottomed Wok Holder. cooking Do not use a wok on any...
Page 11: Oven Control, Clock
Oven Control, 1. COOK TIME ON/OFE Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. Turn the OVEN SET knob to the desired oven will shut off after the Cook 2.
Page 12: Oven Control
Oven Control, Automatic Clock The clock must be set for the automatic functions to work properly, The time of day cannot changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning To Set the Clock: _)1. Press the CLOCK pad. to set the time of day. (A_(_2.
Page 13: Power Outage
UsingYour Oven Before UsingYour Oven Be sure you understand how to set the control properly° Practice removing and replacing while the oven is cool. Read the information on the following pages° Keep this manual you can refer to it, especially during using your new range_ Electric...
Page 14: Shelf Positions
UsingYour Oven Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop- locks so, when placed shelf correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and wil! not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them.
Page 15: Baking Pans
Oven Thermostat section. How to SetYour Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn 1. Close the oven door, Turn...
Page 16 Baking (continued) Cooldes When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-!ooking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven.
Page 17 Timed Baking (o0 How toTime Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed baking. The latch is used for serf-cleaning o ly. The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off' automatically at specific times that you set.
Page 18: Questions And Answers
When the oven automatically OVEN light will flash the food from the oven. Remember, the oven shuts off automatically, cooking after controls are off. zone of this range [between promotes the growth of harmful and Answers timer during oven timer can be used during function.
Page 19 Adjust the Oven Thermostat---Do You may find that your new oven cooks than the one it replaced. We recommend your new oven for a few weeks to become familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guider If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust...
Page 20 Roasting Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting. The latch is used for self-deaning Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender poultry can be roasted uncovered Roasting temperatures, which should steady, keep spattering to a minimum. The oven has a special low shelf position just above the oven...
Page 21: Roasting Guide
Roasting Guide Oven Type Temperature Meat Tender cuts; rib, 325°E (I 63°C.) high quality sirloin tip, rump or top round* 325oF (i63oco) Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder* Veal shoulder, 325°E (t63°Co) leg or Ioln* 325°E (163aC.) Pork loin, rib or shoulder* 325OE (163°C.) Ham, precooked Poultry...
Page 22 6. When broiling is finished, turn knob to OFE Remove the broiler range and setve the food immediately. outside the range to cool. Use of Alurninum only. You can use aluminum from above the foil to line your broiler pan...
Page 23: Broiling Guide
Broiling Guide The oven door must be closed . Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize spattering by trapping juices in the shielded part of the pan° • For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around edges of meat.
Page 24 Operating the Self-Cleaning Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean I. Remove the broiler pan, broiler and any aluminum foil from the oven--they withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
Page 25 to Set the Oven Quick Reminder: 1. latch the door. 2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to CLEAN. If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, you wilt not be able to slide the latch° Allow additional time for cooling the cycler...
Page 26 Operating the Self-Cleaning to Set Delay Start (on some models) Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door° 2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to CLEAN. 3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF 4. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day you want cleaning to start°...
Page 27 NOTE: On some models the caps are all the same size 27 and can be used in any of the 4 needed locations. Heads only) make that fits heads of your range must at all times for an even, unhampered routinely, which could clog these openings_ burned-on...
Page 28 Drip pan (on some models) a warm oven for 50 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure it is properly seated and level Check the flame pattern are "jumpy" sewing...
Page 29: Oven Air Vents
After cleaning, by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. not 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 30: Broiler Pan And Grid
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range. CAUTION: Do not clean the broiler a seff-deaning oven.
Page 31 (on some models) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. covered with a removable glass cover that is held in /_-.""...
Page 32: Removable Broiler Drawer
To replace the storage 1. Set the stops on the back of the drawer stops in the range. 2. Slide the drawer the rails in the range are engaged° the grid and pan, it stops, then push Control It's a good drawer use of the oven.
Page 33: Installation
NEW flexible installing a gas appliance. CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (electric ignition models only). IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting DIMENSIONS Provide...
Page 34 180°E (82°C,) without warping or discoloring° Do not install the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1/4" (6 mm) thick plywood or similar insulator is placed range and carpeting. sure the wall coverings...
Page 35 • The range may be placed with 0" (0 cm) clearance (flush) at the back wall and side wa_s of the range. LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject strong drafts.
Page 36 (continued) STEP Connect Lift up the cooktop and remove Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook-up seated and level. been completed. parts other gas appliances Because the use of an A.GA.-certified...
Page 37 Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners This area allows for flush range installation with through-the- walt connection of pipe stublshut-off vafve and rear wall 120V outleL Flexible Connector Hookup Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure...
Page 38 When using test pressures of 112 psig or less to test the gas supply system, simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by c!osing the individual shut-off valve. (continued)
Page 39 Mobile Home Installation Electric Disconnect ground terminal 1. Locate disconnect plug on the range back 2. Pinch sides of connector and ptLUOUtof range back, is grounded You will have this disconnect plug: should electrician grounded. If this is not...
Page 40 Instructions STEP Check Ignition of Surface Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks, Hectric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously turn to I_.ITE position.
Page 41 If using a spirit with the level placed and then the other. 6. Adjust flames are burning 7. After the range is level, slide the range away from Flames should have the wall so that the Anti-Tip not lift off...
Page 42 5, Slide the range against the wall, and check for proper installation rear surface unit openings and calefu!Iy attempting to tilt the range forward. EDGE of the...
Page 43 To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner storage drawer, broiler drawer or ldck pane! and look for the gas shut-off' lever at the back of the range. Lever shown \ cJosed. PULL / Sealed Burner Models into a live power outlet.
Page 44 5 minutes If the failure code repeats, then call for service. ° Disconnect power to the range ar the time box or circuit I0 seconds. Turn power bade on_ If the indicator "The OVEN SET knob is set at CLEAN moved to the right.
Page 45 • Oven bottom not securely seated • Oven temperature is too high to set self-cleaning Allow the range to cool to room temperature • OVEN SET knob not set to CLEAN. • Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right.
Page 46 Call24 hours a day, 7 daysa week 1-800-4-MY-HOME'" (1-800-469-4663) Forthe locationof a SearsRepairServiceCenterin yourarea Call 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week 1-800-488-1222 For informationon purchasinga Sears MaintenanceAgreementor to inquire aboutan existingAgreement call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday 1-800-827-6655 America's Repair Specialists mmmmmmmm...
Page 47: We Service What We Sell
%_/eService 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 technicianSoooprofessional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, that we meet our pledge to you--"We...

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