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Kenmore 790.9258 Series Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 790.9258 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9258*
Kenmore PRO
Front Control Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica a control frontal
* = color number, número de color
P/N 809126703 Rev. F
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.9258* Kenmore PRO ® Front Control Electric Range Estufa eléctrica a control frontal * = color number, número de color P/N 809126703 Rev. F Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    After the first year from the sale date you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appli- ance. Tip Over Hazard This manual contains important safety • A child or adult can tip the symbols and instructions. Pay attention to range and be killed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read and follow the below Stepping, leaning, or sitting on instructions and precautions for unpacking, the door or drawers of an oven can result in installing, and servicing your appliance: serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Never modify or alter the construction of aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease an oven by removing the leveling legs, could ignite. panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ • Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum screws, or any other part of the oven.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain • Always follow the manufacturer’s recom- types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, mended directions for use of kitchen earthenware, or other glazed utensils are cleaners and aerosols.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT RECORD Avoid fire hazard or electrical In this space below, record the date of shock. Failure to follow this warning may purchase, model, and serial number of your cause serious injury, fire, or death.

  • Page 8: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat The size and type of cookware is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The used will influence the radiant ele- most popular materials available are: ment power level setting needed Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.

  • Page 9: About The Radiant Surface Elements

    Before Setting Surface Controls About the Radiant Surface Elements Important notes: • Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil temperature rises, the element will glow red.

  • Page 10: Home Canning

    Before Setting Surface Controls Types of Cooktop Surface Elements Home Canning Your range is equipped with several radiant surface burners, Canning can generate large amounts of steam. each with a unique wattage rating. The ability to heat food Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage vent steam away from you.

  • Page 11: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Single Radiant Surface Elements Radiant Surface Element Settings To operate the single radiant element: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power Your range is equipped with two 6-inch single radiant elements, level setting needed for best cooking results.
  • Page 12 Setting Surface Controls Triple Radiant Surface Element Important note: To operate the triple radiant element: You may switch from single, double, or triple setting at any time during cooking. All three portions will adjust to the same power The triple element is located at the right front position. It may be level, as determined by the Temperature Knob in Step 2.
  • Page 13 Setting Surface Controls Turbo Boil Flex Element Important notes: • For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes Your range is equipped with a 9-inch TURBO BOIL FLEX radiant before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to element, located at the left front position.
  • Page 14 Setting Surface Controls Warm & Ready Zone Important notes: The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at • The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature to keep time when the warmer zone is turned on.

  • Page 15: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Oven Racks The oven is vented through its upper front frame. When the oven Protective Liners — Do not line the oven walls, is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary racks, bottom, or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil.

  • Page 16: Glide Racks

    Before Setting Oven Controls Glide Racks The fully-extendable Glide Rack is an extendable rack that makes food preparation easier. It has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall. Removing and Replacing the Oven Glide Racks Release lever To remove the oven Glide Rack:...

  • Page 17: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Oven Controls Oven Mode Selector Knob - Use this knob to select the 10. Clean - Use to select the function that cleans the oven with desired cooking mode, such as bake, broil, and so on. This high temperatures, which eliminate soils completely or knob works hand-in-hand with the Oven Temperature reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away Selector Knob.
  • Page 18 Only a 12 hour clock is Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings available on the Kenmore Professional model. Feature Min. Temp. or Time Max. Temp. or Time Bake 200°F (93°C)
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Setting Control for Silent Operation 3. Once locked, a lock icon and LOC will appear in the The oven is set to operate with certain chimes and tones (default display. settings) that alert the user to certain oven functions. The silent operation feature allows the oven control to be operated 4.
  • Page 20 Oven Controls 5. When the timer ends, a reminder chime will sound and 3. Turn the oven mode selector to the AccelaHeat™ position. repeat once every 60 seconds for a period of five minutes. 4. Turn the oven temperature selector to the desired tempera- Before the user can program an expired timer again, the ture.

  • Page 21: Setting Bake

    Oven Controls Setting Bake Important note: If Bake is active without a cook time setting, the oven will remain Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using on for 12 hours before turning off automatically unless it is normal temperatures.

  • Page 22: Setting Broil

    Oven Controls Setting Broil Turn the temperature and the selector knobs to OFF when broiling is complete or to cancel broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure Important notes: to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is •...

  • Page 23: Setting Convection Bake

    Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F (177°C): Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using uniformly and continuously around the oven (Figure 32).
  • Page 24 Oven Controls Convection Baking Tips: • Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads. • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven. • Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or over browning of foods.

  • Page 25: Setting Convection Roast

    Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Roasting Rack Instructions (if equipped): When preparing meats for convection roasting, use broiler pan The Convection Roast function combines a cook cycle with the and insert along with the roasting rack. The broiler pan will convection fan to roast meats and poultry.
  • Page 26 Oven Controls Table 4: Convection roasting temperature and time recommendations Meat Weight Oven Temp Internal Temp Minutes per lb. Beef Standing rib roast 4 to 6 lbs. 350°F (177°C) 160°F (71°C) 25-30 Ribeye roast 4 to 6 lbs. 350°F (177°C) 160°F (71°C) 25-30 Tenderloin roast...
  • Page 27 Oven Controls Warm & Hold Bread Proof Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already The Bread Proof feature maintains a warm environment useful at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods for rising yeast-leavened products. The Bread Proof feature is warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has activated by using just the temperature control.

  • Page 28: Meat Probe

    Oven Controls Meat Probe • When cooking fish, insert meat probe just above the gill. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams, or poultry, use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked meats.
  • Page 29 Oven Controls To set meat probe: Note: If the meat probe is plugged while the oven is in a function which allows probe cooking, it may be set the following Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using way: the oven.

  • Page 30: Setting The Sabbath Feature

    Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature During Sabbath operation the oven temperature may be changed by adjusting the oven temperature selector. The oven (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) will remain in Sabbath until canceled by the user. For further assistance, guidelines for proper To turn off the Sabbath feature: usage and a complete list of models with the...
  • Page 31 Oven Controls Adjusting the Oven Temperature Restoring Factory Default Settings The temperature in the oven is pre-set at the factory. When first Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. control settings.

  • Page 32: Clean

    Oven Controls Important notes: Clean Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories from A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the oven racks above normal cooking temperatures. The high temperature elim- are not removed they may discolor.
  • Page 33 Oven Controls To set the controls for a 3 hour cleaning cycle to start immedi- When the Clean time ends: ately and shut off automatically: Do not force the oven door open when self- It is recommended to use a 2 hour clean cycle for light soils, a 3 clean is active.

  • Page 34: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance 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 and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs...

  • Page 35: Cooktop Maintenance

    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 36 Care and Cleaning Cooktop cleaning (cont’d) Broiler Pan Cleaning Tips To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed.

  • Page 37: Caring For Your Porcelain Enameled Glide Rack

    Care and Cleaning Caring for Your Porcelain Enameled Glide Rack 4. Extend and return the Glide Rack several times along the tracks to distribute the lubrication. 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.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Oven Light

    Care and Cleaning Replacing the Oven Light The round halogen oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder (Figure 46). The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

  • Page 39: Removing And Replacing The Oven Door

    Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned Oven door away from the door hinge area. hinge locations The door is heavy.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 Before You Call Surface element too hot or not hot • Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. enough. Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly. • Voltage is incorrect.
  • Page 43 Before You Call Soil not completely removed after • Self Clean was interrupted. Review “Clean” page self clean. • Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean. • Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom.
  • Page 44 Before You Call call 1-844-553-6667, and in Canada call 1-800-469-4663. llame al 1-800-553-6667 en lose EE.UU. o llame al 1-800-469-4663 en Canadá.

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