30" electric self-cleanng free-standing range (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Kenmore 911.95361
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SEARS Kenmore OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 911.95361 911.95368 911. 95455 911.95465 911.95459 30" RADIANT 911,95465 911.95469 SELF-CLEANING 911.95371 911.95378 FREE-STANDING RANGE • Safety Instructions • Features CAUTION: • Operation Read and Follow All Safety • Care and Cleaning Rules and Operating...
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RADIANTFREE-STANDING RANGE TABLE OFCONTENTS Range Safety ...._tabJlity Device ......,'empeFi,', ;_ "_T bstmefl[ ...._,..._ ,: .._ b _.> _ z, ! : ,,[7 _,!oats Removal of Packaging Tape ... " Features of Your Range ....... Self.Cleaning ..... tz- t8 Protecting Your New Cooktop ....
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS F OR YOUR SAFETY If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine where the location of the range side (painted outside panel) wil! be. Place the bracket with its outside edge at this location against back wall. See illustration below.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYeontin To insure safety for yourself, family and home, touch heating elements, surfaces please read your Owner's Manual carefully near them or Interior oven surfaces These Keep it handy for reference Pay close m_v be hot enough to burn even though...
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IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS F OR YOUR SAFETYcontinue COOKWARE USED NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or cooktop cooking should drippings in your oven. flat on the bottom and large ALWAYS KEEP the oven and surface unit enough to cover the heating area being used. areas free from things that will bum.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYeontin UNDERSTAND T HIS READAND CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in tb, i s manu,_ ' INFORMATIONNOW! Jlow all cleaning instructions. Be sure r :. _move the broilerpan and grid befo,"_ _t_r_J_ __; _;._ouldyou ever need it, you will not have time e self-clean cycle.
PROTECTING YOUR NEWCOOKTOP To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape, use household dishwashing liquid, • Donotslidecookwareacrossyourcooktop. mineral oil or cooking oil. With a soft cloth rub into the area and allow to soak. Rinse and dry • Do not use a dish towel orsponge to clean well.
RADIANTCOOKTOP COOKING Before using your radiant cooktop, clean it with the Cooktop Cleaning Creme®. This will leave a protective coating. If you don't know your cookware is flat on the bottom, try this .,_J test. Turn your pan upside down on the countertop, place a ruler...
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RADIANTCOOKING continued The Temperature Limiters of the cooking zones Water-bath or pressure canners and large provide a protection for your new cooktop.. diameter pots extending more than 1"beyond The Limiters will turn the radiant coils on and the edge of the cooktop zones may be used off while cooking or canning.
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CLOCK AND TIMER After releasing the MIN/HR pad, the timer indicator light will blink three to five times and the timer will begin the countdown. The Timer HOUR Indicator Light will remain until countdown reaches "0". When the timer has started the countdown, The CLOCK and TIMER...
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OVEN COOKING TIPS It is normal to ha ve some odor when using your In the back of the oven you will notice a small oven for the first time. This is caused by the tube. This is a heat sensor that maintains heating of new parts and insulation.
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OVENCOOKING TIPScontinued FLAT COOKIE SHEETS The Oven Temperature Sensor at the back of the oven continuously senses and controls the (without sides) temperature inside the oven. To keep Flat cookie sheets allow air constant set temperature, the elements will to circulate all around cycle or turn on and off during cooking.
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OVENCOOKINGTIPScontinued • PREHEATED Indicator Light turns on and stays when oven reached selected temperatures. You may feel that your oven cooks • OVEN Indicator Light turns differently than the oven it replaced. on and stays when bake, broi!, recommend that you use your new oven a clean function...
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BROILING The U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that meat cooked rare is popular, but meat cooked to only 140°F (rare) means that some food Broiling is cooking by direct poisoning organisms may survive. heat from the upper element. The closer you place foods to the broil elemen t, The oven door should remain the faster foods...
SELF-CLEANING C YCLE WARNING! self-clean cycle. Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven Theoven racks may be cleaned tensils shouldnever be left in a racks, utensils and any foil that may be in during the self-clean cycle, but the oven. will lose their luster and become FRON_ FR*U£...
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SELF-CLEANING C YCLEcontinued Turn the oven control knob to the off position. 1. For best results, follow the steps i/., BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE. '/nu wi!l need to wait for the oven temperature , _drop be!owthe lock temperature (approx. 2. Slide the handle to the right _ou_)before attempting to open the door.
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CLEANING GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOP CLEANING Cleaning a glass-ceramic cooktop is different from cleaning a standard porcelain cooktop. To maintain and protect your glass-ceramic Sugar spills (such as jellies, fudge, candy cooktop follow these basic steps. syrups) or melted plastic can cause pitting of the cooktop surface unless...
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CLEANING continued MORE ON YOUR NEW GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOP CLEANING %_ost c leaners contain ammon,a _:', _ pm;,-.:, _ E_NING MATERIALS USE: and abra ves that damage ,,_ . ._..D/shwash_ng detergent cooktop. your or}/y ,.,c,o,<t{ ;. Warm water Cleaning Creme®...
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REMOVABLE PARTS CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE: CAUTION: • Dishwashing detergent • Warm water • Soft cloth MOLDED SPRING CLIP _ LIVE COLLAR REMOVE: ..1. Be sure the control knob is in the off position. 2. Pull straight off the stem. Using a piece of string can make removing the knob easier.
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REMOVABLE PARTScontinued 3. Lift up on the front of the drawer until the stop guide of the drawer clears the stop guide of the base rail. Sfide the drawer into CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE: place. • Dishwashing detergent • Damp cloth space for keeping eookware and •...
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REMOVABLE PARTScontinued CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE: BROIL STOP POSITON • Dishwashing detergent • Warm water • Scouring pad or soap-filled steel wool BUMP RAISED BACK IN RACK REMOVE: OF THE RACK 1. Open the door to the broil stop position. 2.
BEFORE CALLING FORSERVICE To save you time and money, before making a service call check the list below for any problem you may feel you have with the performance of your range. If the problem is something you cannot fix use the Consumer Service Numbers...
BEFORE CALLING FORSERVICEco,tJn.e, PROBLEM POSSIBL E CA USE POSSIBLE SOL UTION Foods do not broil Improper rack Check broil pan placement; see broiling section. properly. position. Oven preheated. Do not preheat when broiling. Improper use of foil. Check broiling section. Oven door closed during Open door to broil stop position.
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"DO IT YOURSELF" TEMPERATURE A DJUSTMENT You may feel that your oven cooks differently than the oven it replaced. recommend that you use your new oven a few 1. Press and hold, at the same weeks to become more familiar with _t, time, the HOUR...
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Forthe repairor replacement partsyouneed delivereddirectlyto yourhome Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Forin-homemajorbrandrepairservice Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Forthe locationof a SearspartsandRepairCenterin yourarea Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 For information on purchasing a Sears MaintenanceAgreementor to inquire...
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"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Seers service Is nationwide. Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears trained technicians..,...