Kenmore 790.3668 Series Use & Care Manual

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Estufa de gas
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Models, Modelos 790.3668_':
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Sears Roebuck
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Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www,
sears,com
P/N 318203855 Rev. B (0601)

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  • Page 1 ® Gas Range Slide-in models Estufa de gas Modelos deslizables Models, Modelos 790.3668_': .,. = Color number, nQmero de color (:i> _, _ __.. Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 318203855 Rev. B (0601) www, sears,com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting Surface Controls ..........Slide=in RangeWarranty ..........Surface Cooking ............. Product Record ..............Before Setting Oven Controls ........IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......3-5 Control Pad Functions ........... Protection Agreements ............ Setting Oven Controls ..........14-19 Grounding instructions ........... Self=Cleaning ..............
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 propertydamage.
  • Page 4 important Safety instructions • DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR Do not use stove top grills on the burner THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR iNTERiOR grates of sealed gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface burners and a sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion oven burners may be hot even though flames are not and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    important Safety instructions FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY • Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite. • Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may •...
  • Page 6: Protection Agreements

    Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral®for service. With over 2400 Kenmore ®product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require Service Technicians and more than a million parts and preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
  • Page 7: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding type Grounding instructions wall receptacle For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properlygrounded. DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly g rounded Power supply cord with...
  • Page 8: Range Features

    Range Features Your Surface Burner Removable Surface Burner Range Control Knobs Electronic Oven Controls Grates (Styles and color Features with Clock and Kitchen Timer will vary by At a Glance Oven Light (2) Adjustable Oven Racks Oven Door Handle Glass Front Oven Doorwith Large Window Opening Oven Vent...
  • Page 9: 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. Remove all packing tape from cooktop area.
  • Page 10: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Operating 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 t).
  • 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 • Pan overhangs unit by more than with the entire surface • Flat bottom and straight 2.5 cm (1"). heating element.
  • Page 12: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls continue to run after the range has been turned "OFF" but may also stop immediately to turn "ON" after a while. This range has a fan that will turn "ON" and "OFF" by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN).
  • Page 13: Control Pad Functions

    Control Pad Functions Note: The appearance of your oven control may differ slightly from the one illustrated below. However, all functions are the same. Also, push buttons or pads may be shaped differently than those appearing in this Use and Care Guide. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
  • Page 14: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00".
  • Page 15 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: Press _, ..appears in the display. Within 5 seconds, press the A or V.
  • Page 16 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start Features The _ COOK TiME and _ DELAY START pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically (Timed Bake) or to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time (Delay Start).
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Oven Baking Informations 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. Refer to "Recalibrating Your Oven Temperature"...
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set for Broiling: Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below. Press "---- "will appear in display. Press and hold the j_, or V until the desired broil setting level appears in the display.
  • Page 19: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold Feature pad turns ON the Serve Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of t 70 ° F (77°C). 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 20: Self=Cleaning

    Self-Cleaning ® • ® During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT • 00vee leave small children unattended near the Q Preheat appliance. ® Boor Looked Oven Lo6kout The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range.
  • Page 21: Self=Cleaning

    Self=Cleaning (cont'd) Self-Clean Time Length For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils, and a 3 hour cycle for average, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self-Clean cycle.
  • Page 22 General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range 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) 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 24 General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) ngeleverhook Cleaning Care of Stainless Steel (Stainless Steel models only) Hinge Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and support cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care &...
  • Page 25 General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Storage Drawer Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can de removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing Replacing Storage Drawer To remove the drawer: Storage Roller Drawer...
  • Page 26: General Cleaning

    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 27 Surface burner flame is orange. Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue. Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable. Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
  • Page 28: Sears Service

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