Kenmore 7961 - Pro 30 in. Gas Range Use And Care Manual

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www.sears.com
P/N 318203959 Rev. A (0808)

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  • Page 1 ESTU E GAS Model, modelo 790.79613 000_000 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 318203959 Rev. A (0808) www.sears.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. Kenmore PRO Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with this product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
  • Page 3 portant 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 a!l safety messages. The safety symbol _ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    important Safety instructions = Do not use water or flour on grease fires--Smother Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical settingsiBoilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers or foam-type extinguisher.
  • Page 5: Product Record

    important Safety instructions iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven. CLEANING YOUR RANGE Do not use oven cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or = Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or grease that could catch fire.
  • Page 6: Protection Agreements

    Su nuevo Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your producto Kenmore ® esta dise_ado y fabricado para brindarle a_os de Kenmord_product is designed and manufactured for years funcionamiento fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar dependable operation.
  • Page 7: Range Features

    Features Range Electronic Oven Controls with Oven Vent Oven Function Your Clock and Kitchen Timer Control Knob Left Rear & Oven Temperature Range Dishwasher Safe Control Knob Features Bridge Burner Burner Grates Knob At a Glance Right Rear Burner Knob Left Front Burner Knob Right Front...
  • Page 8: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates 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. 1.
  • Page 9: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Operating the Gas Surface Controls: Do not place plastic Place cooking utensil on surface burner. items such as salt and pepper shakers, Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the OFF position (See Figure 1).
  • Page 10 Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) Setting the Bridge Burner The Bridge Burner should be used with rectangular shaped cookware. Cookware like the cast- iron Griddle that is supplied with your cooktop is designed specifically for best results with the Bridge Burner. The Bridge Burner feature may be used to combine the cooking power of 2 or if needed 3 gas surface Burners located along the left-hand side of the glass cooktop.
  • Page 11: Surface Cooking

    CORRECT INCORRECT Surface Cooking = Curved and warped pan bottoms, Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire Pan overhangs burner grate by • Flat bottom and straight more than 2.5 cm (1"). surface heating sides.
  • Page 12: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Surface Cooking Care & Seasoning of the Griddle 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.
  • Page 13: 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. 1 Oven Rack Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks.
  • Page 14: Control Button Features

    Control Button 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 15: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting the Clock (cont'd) Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving 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 16 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Oven Baking For best cooking results, pre-heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. If you feel your oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust its temperature.
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting Convection Bake Use the Convection Bake feature when fast cooking is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 300°F and 550°F. Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven"s heat evenly and circulation continuously within the oven (See Figure 1).
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Using the Temperature Probe Feature For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked food. The Temperature Probe gets the exact temperature you desire without having to guess. iMPORTANT: Use only the probe supplied with your appliance;...
  • Page 19 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold Feature The Warm & Hold feature will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F, and will keep oven baked foods warm for serving for 3 hours after cooking has finished. The Warm & Hold feature may be used without any other cooking operations or can be used after cooking has finished.
  • Page 20: Self=Cleaning

    Self=Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
  • Page 21: Adjusting Oven Temperature

    Self-Cleaning (cont'd) Self-Clean Cycle Time Length To avoid possible burns use care when opening the if you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to oven door after the Self-Cleaning allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally cycle.
  • Page 22: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the oven is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE EXTENT AND DIFFICULTY OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
  • Page 23 General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel This model is equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in this Use &...
  • Page 24 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 25 General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
  • Page 26 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 cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
  • Page 27: Before You Cajl

    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 Oven Control Beeps and Displays...
  • Page 28 Before You Call Solutions To Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Oven smokes excessively during Oven door is closed. Door should be open during broiling. broiling. Meat too close to the broiler unit. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler.
  • Page 29 Before You Call Solutions To Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners do not light Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size.
  • Page 30: Sears Service

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