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Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 790.34913 Kenmore PRO ® Gas Cooktop Parrilla de Cocinar a gas Table de cuisson à gaz P/N A01704603A (1409) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoff...
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.
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust fl ame size of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The Burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the fl...
Product Record Serial Plate Location In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to serial number of your product. You will fi nd the model and record the serial number for future reference. serial number printed on the serial plate.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and fl ame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow fl ames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan. Figure 1 - Model 790.34913...
Surface Cookware Recommendations Use Proper Cookware Cookware Material types Cookware should have fl at bottoms that make good contact The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly with the cooktop grate. Check for fl atness by rotating a heat is transferred from the surface unit to the pan bottom. ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1).
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Surface Cookware Recommendations Using a Wok (not supplied) Using the Griddle Woks with fl at bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop Before fi rst use: are available in most cookshop or hardware stores. Round- • Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. bottomed woks (with a support ring that does not extend Rinse and then dry completely.
Before Setting Surface Controls Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating Double Ring Style Burners the Surface Burners The Double Ring burner only operates properly with two burner caps in place. Be sure the burner cap lips are To prevent fl are-ups and avoid creation of harmful by- positioned facing down towards the burner head (Fig.
Setting Surface Burner Controls Setting the Regular, Simmer or Turbo Boil Burners Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and Place cooking utensil on surface burner. then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the 2.
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Setting Surface Burner Controls Setting the Turbo Boil Flex Twin Burner The versatile Turbo Boil Flex Twin burner off ers a complete range of gas surface settings from the same burner position. At the lowest setting, only the burner’s inner ring is active, providing a smaller fl...
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners Cleaning surface burner heads For proper gas fl ow it may be necessary to clean the CAUTION To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt burner head and slots. To clean, fi rst use a clean DAMP any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before cloth to soak up any spills.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners do not light...
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