Kenmore 3103 - Elite 30 in. Slide-In Gas Range Use And Care Manual
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- Page 1 ® A GE Slide=in models ESTU A GAS IVlodelos deslizables Models, modelos 790.3103_-, 790.3104_- _- = color number, n_mero de color 00 00 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 318203891 Rev. A (0808) www.sears.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. Kenmore Elite Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. The safety symbol _F_ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or o_ners, or cause damage to the product. - Page 4 important Safety instructions INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER connecting it to the power supply. DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface burners and IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface burners may become YOUR COOKTOP hot enough to cause burns.
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Page 5: Product Record
important Safety Instructions careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface. removing and replacing light bulb. • Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING... -
Page 6: Protection Agreements
Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra intetigente. Su nuevo producto Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore®esta diseSado y fabricado para brindarle aSos de funcionamiento Kenmore®product is designed and manufactured for years of fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento dependable operation. -
Page 7: Grounding Instructions
Grounding instructions For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. Grounding Do not, under any maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical type wall circumstances, outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. receptacl, cut, remove, or DO NOT Operatethe cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension bypass the cord. -
Page 8: Range Features
Features Range Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer Your Slide-in Electronic Warmer Range Drawer Control Dishwasher Safe Features (some models) Burner At a Glance Burner Valve & Knob Convection Fan Cover Self-Cleaning Interior Oven Ajustable Oven Racks Interior Halogen Oven Ligths One Piece Door Handle... -
Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls
Before Setting Surface Controls Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates for Regular Burners It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads, Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly and at the correct locations. Remove all packing tape from cooktop area. - Page 10 Before Setting Surface Controls Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
- Page 11 Setting Surface Controls Operating the Gas Surface Controls: Do not place plastic items Place cooking utensil on surface burner. such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise holders or plastic wrappings on top of of the OFF position (See Figure 1).
- Page 12 Setting Surface Controls Setting the Dual Burner (SOME MODELS ONLY) The Dual Burner has two rings of flame that you can control for two different heat levels, one for small and one for large cookware. Large Cookware Operation (Figure 1; Zone A & B) 1.
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Page 13: Surface Cooking
CORRECT INCORRECT Surface Cooking = Curved and warped pan bottoms. Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact Pan overhangs burner grate by with the entire • Flat bottom and straight more than 2.5 cm (1"). sides. - Page 14 Surface Cooking (cont'd) Care & Seasoning of the Griddle (some models) Before first use: ,, Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. ,, Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). ,, Preheat your oven to 350°R Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.
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Page 15: Air Circulation In The Oven
Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN), Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot. RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING Food Rack position Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3 or 4... -
Page 16: Before Setting Oven Controls
Control Pad Features READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use &... -
Page 17: Setting Oven Controls
Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock The _ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of clay operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash (See Fig. - Page 18 Setting Oven Controls (con't) Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER _ and FLEX CLEAN @ pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes.
- Page 19 Consumer Defined Control Note: The Consumer Defined Control features are adjustments to the control that will not affect cooking results. These include the Oven Lockout, Temperature Display and Silent Control Operation features Setting Oven Lockout Feature The (_TO_pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the oven from being turned on.
- Page 20 Consumer Defined Control Features Setting Temperature Display m Fahrenheit or Celsius: The BROIL ¢"B_i="'_,,,, _ and FLEX CLEAN @ pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes• The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius• The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit.
- Page 21 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat The PREHEAT _ pad controls the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature then indicate when to place the food in the oven• Use this feature when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.
- Page 22 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake The BAKE B_'ke_ }} pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the _ Preheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 ° F to 550 ° F (the sample shown below is for 350°F).
- Page 23 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Oven Baking Information For best results, preheat 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.
- Page 24 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake circulation The CONVECTION BAKE _,,_k_,,_ pad controls the Convection Bake feature. during Convection Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed Jsdesired. The oven can Bake be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 300°F (149°C) to 550°F (288°C).
- Page 25 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast This method of cooking enables you to obtain the best results when roasting. The oven can be programmed to convection roast at any temperature from 300°F to 550°F (149°C to 288°C). Remember to use tested recipes with times adjusted for convection roasting when using the convection mode.
- Page 26 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Slow Cook Feature SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more The _ slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...
- Page 27 Setting Oven Controls Setting Timed Bake, Timed Convection Bake or Timed Convection Roast Timed Oven _iBake_,,,,,_,,_jj or CONVECTION BAKE _B_k_,_ or CONVECTION ROAST _,_a_,,and OVEN COOK TIME _ pads BAKE control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you selected.
- Page 28 Setting Oven Controls Setting Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake Timed Oven The BAKE l,Bake or CONVECTION BAKE/e_' _ ..,_ak_/ OVEN COOK TIME @ and DELAY START pads control the ..Delayed Time Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance.
- Page 29 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Food Categories Feature: The CAKES _ BREADS pads in the Food Categories feature are used when cooking certain food items. These pads have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods selected in each category. The CAKES pad provides a preheat with a gentle cycling of heat giving cakes more volume and allowing delicate foods to cook more evenly.
- Page 30 Setting Oven Controls Using and Setting Meat Probe Checking the internal temperature of your food is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the meat probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork.
- Page 31 Setting Oven Controls Using and Setting Meat Probe To use the meat probe: Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT PREHEAT or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe, The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool.
- Page 32 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold Feature pad turns ON the Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C). The Warm & Hold _ The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm &...
- Page 33 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil The (J'BJro'i_i _} pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F. This appliance includes a Searing Grill for searing meats (Figure 5).
- Page 34 Setting Oven Controls To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Timed Oven DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may The @ COOK TIME and _ only be used with the/' Bake pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature .,,'J (the oven temperature...
- Page 35 Setting Oven Controls To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) (continued) Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut off. When power is returned the oven will not turn back on automatically, if your food was nearly fully cooked, you may allow the trapped heat in the oven to finish the cooking process.
- Page 36 Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (SOME MODELS ONLY) Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath).
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Page 37: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (cont'd) (SOME MODELS ONLY) To Set the Warmer Drawer & Bread Proof Controls: The control and indicator lights for the Warmer Drawer Bread Proof features are located on the control panel. The temperatures are approximate, and are PROOF designated by HI (high), MED (medium) and LO (low) and BREAD PROOF. -
Page 38: Self=Cleaning
Self=Cleaning During the Self- Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self- Cleaning cycle of any range. - Page 39 Self-Cleaning What to Expect during Cleaning To avoid possible While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those burns use care when opening the used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor oven door after the Self-Cleaning is also normal as the food soil is being removed.
- Page 40 Self-Cleaning To Start the delayed Self-Clean Cycle The FLEX CLEAN _, DELAY START _ pads and length of clean cycle, controls the Delayed Self-Clean operation. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Be sure to review TO START THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE for recommended clean times.
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Page 41: Adjusting Oven Temperature
Self=Cleaning iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY Stopping or interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle if it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: 1. Press 0. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR Figure 1 and the "DOOR LOCKED"... -
Page 42: General Care & Cleaning
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will reduce the effort required for major cleanings later. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum... - Page 43 General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
- Page 44 General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cool(top, making it more difficult to clean. •...
- Page 45 General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Removing and Replacing Warmer (Warm & Ready Drawer Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result Pull up lever with finger in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. To Remove Warmer Drawer: Turn power off before removing the warmer drawer.
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Page 46: Before You Call
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... - Page 47 *Oven controlbeeps and Electronic control hasdetected a faultcondition. Press STOP/CLEAR toclearthedisplay displaysanyFcodeerror andstopbeeping. Reprogram o ven. I ffaultrecurs, record faultnumber. Press STOP/ (forexample Fll) CLEAR andcall1-800-4-1VlY-HOlVlE ® forassistance ( Seebackcover). Ovenlightdoesnotwork. Replace b ulb. S ee"Changing O ven Light"inthisUseandCareGuide forinstructions. Poorbakingresults.
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Page 48: Sears Service
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