Kenmore 982.9683 Series Use & Care Manual

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Electric Range

Model: 982.9683#

Transform SR Brands Management LLC

Hoffman Estates, IL, U.S.A. 60179 U.S.A

www.kenmore.com

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Page 1 Use & Care Guide Electric Range Model: 982.9683# Transform SR Brands Management LLC Hoffman Estates, IL, U.S.A. 60179 U.S.A www.kenmore.com...
Page 3 PRODUCT RECORD In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification label located on the inside right lip of the oven cavity. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
Page 4 Kenmore Limited Warranty Kenmore ® products are sold and distributed by Kenmore and Kenmore authorized distributors and licensees in various countries. For information on the limited warranty and authorized provider applicable to your product and country please visit: https://www.kenmore.com/warranty-information/ For a printed copy please contact us at 1-844-553-6667 or at the address below:...
Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY.........................6 PARTS AND FEATURES....................11 CONTROL PANEL......................12 COOKTOP USE.........................15 OVEN USE........................21 RANGE CARE........................32 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................37 Installation Requirements....................40 Installation Instructions....................45...
Page 6 RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
Page 7 THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children • WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF should not be left alone or unattended in TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST area where the range is in use.
Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR • Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot even though they are dark in color. hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam Areas near surface units may become hot burn.
Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Proper Installation – The range, when • Injuries may result from the misuse of installed, must be electrically grounded in appliance doors drawers such accordance with local codes or, in the stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or absence of local codes, with the National drawers.
Page 11 PARTS AND FEATURES A. Left Rear Burner H. Hot Surface Indicator Lights B. Left Front Burner I. Oven Door Window C. Anti-tip Bracket J. Broil Element D. Kick Plate K. Oven Lights E. Right Rear Burner L. Convection Fan and Rear F.
Page 12 CONTROL PANEL A Front Left Burner D Oven Touch Control B Rear Left Burner E Rear Right Burner C Center Burner (Warming Zone) F Front Right Burner G Convection Conversion L Light H Cook Time M Start/Control Lock (hold 3seconds) I Delay Start N Cancel J Settings...
Page 13 Oven Settings Guide Clock 1. Press "Settings" repeatedly until the display shows " --:-- Timed". 2. Press numbers to enter the time. 3. Press "Start" to save. Selecting Fahrenheit or Celsius 1.Press "Settings" repeatedly until "Unit" appears in the display. 2.Press "1"...
Page 14 Setting the Hour Mode 1. Press "Settings" repeatedly until “12h" or"24h" appears in the display. 2. Press "1" to select "12h" or "24h". 3. Press "Start" to save. Setting the SABBATH mode 1. Press "Settings" repeatedly until "SAbb" appears in the display. 2.
Page 15 COOKTOP USE The ceramic cooking area will glow red when a heating element is on. Some parts of the cooktop may not glow red when an element is on. This is normal. The cooking area cycles off and on, even when set to HI to keep the cooktop glass from overheating. It is normal for the surface of ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot.
Page 16 NOTES: • This procedure evaporates any protective oils and humidity collected during the manufacturing process, and enables the electronic control circuits to operate properly. • There may be a slight odor during the first several uses; this is normal and will dissipate. •...
Page 17 WARMING ZONE ELEMENT WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. • Use the Warming Zone element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time recommended to maintain food quality.
Page 18 sauces Braising meet, pan frying meet, fish, eggs, stir frying, quickly brown or sear meats, hold rapid Medium to HI boil Boiling water for vegetables, pasta CONTROL KNOBS WARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The control knobs turn in either direction and from any position to the desired temperature setting or to OFF.
Page 19 • Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used. Match Pan Diameter to Element The base of the pan should cover or match the diameter of the element being used. BALANCED PAN UNBALANCED PAN COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS •...
Page 20 Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. • When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. •...
Page 21 OVEN USE This multi-function oven combines the functions of traditional oven modes with the functions of modern, fan-assisted convection modes in a single oven. Use the Cooking Mode control, located on the control panel, to select the oven mode. IMPORTANT: During any cycle, the heating elements will turn off when the oven door is opened, and stay off until the door is closed.
Page 22 oven is preheating. When the oven has heated to the set temperature, a tone will sound. You can then open the door and place food in the oven. OVEN MODES BAKE Baking is cooking with heated air. Both upper and lower elements in the oven are used to heat the air but no fan is used to circulate the heat.
Page 23 Biscuits 425 (220) 15-19 Muffins Pizza Frozen 400-450 (205-235) 23-26 Fresh 475 (246) 15-18 To Bake: 1. Close the oven door. NOTE: The oven controls cannot be set if the oven door is open. 2. Press BAKE. “BAKE” will appear in the display, and 350°F (177°C) will be displayed. 3.
Page 24 • Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the oven door and set the control. To Broil: The temperature can be set from 450°F (232°C) to 550°F (288°C). 1.
Page 25 Enter the desired temperature by pressing the number keypad, and then press START. The temperature can be set from 140°F (60°C) to 210°F (99°C). 3. “WARM” will appear in the display, once Start is pressed. NOTE: After selecting an Oven Mode and Temperature, you have the option to set a Cook Time before pressing START.
Page 26 CONVECTION FAN The convection fan operates during any convection mode. When the oven is operating in convection mode, the fan will turn off automatically when the door is opened. The convection fan may run in non-convection modes during the preheat time. CONVECTION BAKE •...
Page 27 Temperatures have been reduced in this chart. RACK TEMP. °F (°C) FOOD ITEM TIME (MIN) POSITION (PREHEATED OVEN) Cake Cupcakes 350 (175) 19-22 Bundt Cake 350 (175) 40-45 Angel Food 350 (175) 35-39 2 crust, fresh, 9" 375-400 (190-205) 45-50 2 crust, frozen fruit, 9"...
Page 28 CONVECTION BROIL General Guidelines • Place rack in the required position needed before turning on the oven. • Use Convection Broil mode with the oven door closed. • When convection broiling, enter your normal broiling temperature. • Do not preheat oven. •...
Page 29 CONVECTION ROAST When Convection roasting, enter your normal roasting temperature. The roasting time should be 15-30% less than in conventional cooking. It is not necessary to preheat the oven for convection roast. General Guidelines • Do not preheat for Convection Roast. •...
Page 30 Turkey, not stuffed 12-15 325 (160) 10-14 180 (82) Turkey, not stuffed 16-20 325 (160) 9-11 180 (82) Turkey, not stuffed 21-25 325 (160) 6-10 180 (82) Turkey Breast 325 (160) 15-20 170 (77) Comish Hen 1-1½ 350 (175) 45-75 total 180 (82) Lamb Half Leg...
Page 31 5. Press START. The oven begins to preheat. Once the set temperature has been reached, a tone will sound. 6. At the end of the set Cook Time the oven will turn off automatically, the end of cycle tone will sound and “End” will appear in the display. MEATS IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to preheat the oven for the convection conversion MEAT option.
Page 32 RANGE CARE CLEANING IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are turned off, and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. It is recommended that you first use soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge unless otherwise noted. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
Page 33 To Clean the Ceramic Glass Cooktop: 1. Remove food/residue with a cooktop scraper. • For best results, use the cooktop scraper while the cooktop is still warm, but not hot to the touch. • It is recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the warm cooktop. •...
Page 34 OVEN RACKS Cleaning Method: Steel-wool pad To Steam-Clean 1. Make sure the oven is "OFF" and everything is removed from inside of the oven. 2. Prepare steam cleaning solution of 85% distilled water, 10% white vinegar & 5% dishwashing liquid (approximately 10 oz) and place into a spray bottle. 3.
Page 35 2. Lift up the hinge latch on each side. 3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut. 4. While grasping both outside edges of the oven door, lift up on the door. 5. Continue to push the top of the door closed, while pulling the bottom of the door out of the hinge receivers in the door frame.
Page 36 Failure to do so could result in death, electric shock, cuts or burns. The oven light is a standard 25 watt (G9) appliance bulb. IMPORTANT: Before replacing the bulb, make sure the oven is cool and the controls are turned off. WARNING: 1.
Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING BAKING AND ROASTING PROBLEMS With any oven setting poor results can occur for many reasons other than a malfunction of the oven. Check the chart below for causes of the most common problems. Since the size, shape and material of baking utensils directly affect the baking results, the best solution may be to replace old baking utensils that have darkened and warped with age and use.
Page 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Replace the fuse or reset the Fuse is blown or circuit circuit breaker. If the problem Heating elements and breaker is tripped. continues, call an electrician. controls do not work. No electricity to the Have electrician check your cooktop.
Page 39 Close the oven door. The oven Oven mode and mode and temperature controls temperature controls The oven door is open. cannot be set if the oven door is cannot be set. open. Cooling fan continues The electronic components The fan will turn off automatically to run after oven is have not yet cooled when the electronic components...
Page 40 Installation Requirements TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. TOOLS NEEDED • Tape Measure • Metal Snips or Large Wire Cutters • Flat-Blade Screwdriver •...
Page 41 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS VENTILATION IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances, if specified, on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the right-hand side of the oven frame. Open oven door to view label. See label on back panel of range for additional element and oven power ratings.
Page 42 DIMENSIONS PRODUCT/OPENING Opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. Dimension 30" (76 cm) 29 7/8" (76 cm) 25" (63.5 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 37 3/4" (96 cm) NOTE: Range can be raised approximately 1"...
Page 43 POWER SUPPLY IMPORTANT: To connect to an outlet in the wall, the electrical outlet must be recessed. If the electrical outlet is in the floor, it can be either recessed or surface mounted. A 30" (76 cm) B 171/2" (44 cm) C 71/4"...
Page 44 • For direct wire installations, install a suitable conduit box (not furnished). An appropriately sized, UL conduit connector must be used to correctly attach the conduit to the junction box. IMPORTANT: Local Codes may vary; installation electrical connections and grounding must comply with all applicable local codes.
Page 45 • Do not use an aluminum wire receptacle with copper-wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper-wired power cord with a copper-wired receptacle. • The electrical outlet should be located so that the power cord is accessible when the range is in the installed position.
Page 46 Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: This appliance shall be installed only by authorized persons and in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, local gas fitting regulations, municipal building codes, electrical wiring regulations, local water supply regulations. STEP 1 - UNPACK RANGE WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range.
Page 47 2. Position the side of the bracket against either the left or right cabinet. If there is no adjacent cabinet, align the edge of the bracket with the side panel of the range in its final location. If the countertop overhangs the cabinet, offset the bracket from the cabinet by the amount of overhang.
Page 48 STEP 3 - MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION After reading the requirements for each Electrical Connection method, follow the instructions specic to your situation. POWER CORD - U.S.A. ONLY WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Use a new 50 amp UL listed or CSA certied power supply cord for 240V, 45amp for 208V. Plug into a grounded outlet.
Page 49 3. Install a UL listed strain relief (not provided) to the power cord opening in the bracket, and then completely tighten the strain relief nut. 4. Thread the end of the power cord through the strain relief. NOTE: Allow enough slack to connect the wires to the terminal block. A UL Listed Strain Relief B Power Cord C Jumper Wire...
Page 50 Access Panel Electrical Supply Connection B Power Cord Opening C Recessed Area 3. Install a UL listed strain relief to the power cord opening in the support bracket, and fully tighten the strain relief nut. 4. Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block.
Page 51 NOT the wires. 11. Replace the electrical access panel. 12. Plug range into grounded outlet. 13. Tuck excess power cord into the recessed area of the back panel. POWER CORD - CANADA ONLY WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
Page 52 DIRECT WIRE - U.S.A. ONLY WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Improper connection of aluminum house wiring and copper appliance leads can result in an electrical hazard or fire. If the home has aluminum wiring, only use connectors designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum and precisely follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure.
Page 53 Use grounding terminal or lead to ground unit. Connect neutral terminal or lead to branch circuit neutral in usual manner. Failure to do so could result in death, fire or electric shock. Connect to the House Electrical Supply IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from home power supply where local codes permit a 3-wire connection.
Page 54 A Electrical Access Panel G Conduit Opening C Recessed Area 3. Install a UL listed strain relief (not provided) to the conduit opening in the bracket, and then completely tighten the strain relief nut. 4. Thread the end of the conduit through the strain relief. NOTE: Allow enough slack to connect the wires to the terminal block.
Page 55 4-WIRE CONNECTION (UNGROUNDED NEUTRAL) Connect to the House Electrical Supply - U.S.A. Only IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from home power supply in the U.S. where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, new branch circuit installations (l99e NEC), mobile homes and recreational vehicles, new construction and in Canada.
Page 56 Connect to the Range IMPORTANT: Use this method for new branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC), mobile homes, recreational vehicles, or in an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral. 1. Feed the electric cable wires through the flexible metal conduit. NOTE: Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block.
Page 57 6. Loop the green jumper wire removed from the ground screw back onto its end that is fastened to the center post on the terminal block. 7. Use 5/16" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10-32 hex nuts.
Page 58 IMPORTANT: If there is a snapping or popping sound when lifting the range, the range may not be fully engaged in the bracket. Check to see if there are obstructions keeping the range from sliding to the wall or keeping the range foot from sliding into the bracket. Verify that the bracket is held securely in place by the mounting screws.

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