Kenmore 790.3669 Series Use & Care Manual

Slide-in models

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Gas Range
Slide-in models
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Modelos deslizables
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Models, Modelos 790.3669;4-
_- = Color number, numero de color
sears
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
PIN 318203880 Rev. B (0712)
www.sears.com

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  • Page 1 ® Gas Range Slide-in models Estufa de Modelos deslizables Models, Modelos 790.3669;4- _- = Color number, numero de color sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PIN 318203880 Rev. B (0712) www.sears.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears Service ..............Setting Surface Controls ..........Kenmore 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-HOM E® to arrange for free repair.
  • 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 flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol the first time, or if it has not been used for a long cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a explode and result in fire or property damage, temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before...
  • Page 5 important Safety instructions * Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of glass, potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating utensils are suitable for rangetep service without elements in the oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).
  • Page 6: Protection Agreements

    Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore '_ estA disellado y fabricado para brindarle aSos de funcionamiento Kenmore®product is designed and manufactured for years of liable, Pero, come cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive o reparaciones peri6dicas.
  • Page 7: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding instructions For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. Grounding type not, under an maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical wal{ receptacle circumstances, outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. cut, remove, or DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension bypass the cord.
  • Page 8: Range Features

    Range Features Surface Burner Removable Surface Burner Electronic Oven Controls .Control Knobs Your with Clock and Kitchen Timer Grates (Styles and color Range will vary Features At a Glance Self-Cleaning Oven --... ight (2) Adjustable Oven Racks Oven Door Insert (some models) Broil Pan Glass Front Oven...
  • 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 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 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 burner grate by with the entire surface Fiat bottom and straight sides. more than 2.5 cm (1"). heating element.
  • Page 12: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls _This range hasa fanthat willturn"ON"and"OFF" byitself to keeptheelectronicscooi. Itmaycontinue to run after the range has been turned "OFF", but may also stop immediately and then turn "ON" after a while. 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.
  • Page 13: Control Pad Functions

    Control Pad Functions Read the instructions carefuny before using the oven. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below. Note: The graphics on your timer may not look exactly like those shown. This doesn't change the way it operates.
  • Page 14: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls The CLOCK _') pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day 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 along with "PF"...
  • Page 15 Setting Oven Controls Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER SET/OFF and FLEX CLEAN ¢_.padscontrolthe 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 16 Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _c_, P')pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the Oven from being turned on. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven lights. iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Silent Control Operation The DELAY START and FLEX CLEAN ¢_,, pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary. If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps.
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat The PREHEAT _e_t p ad controls the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this featu re when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.
  • Page 19 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake The BAKE Bake p ad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the }{eat PrePreheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 ° F to 550 ° F. iNSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls Oven Baking Inforrnations 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 "Adjusting Oven Temperature"...
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake COIIV The CONVECTION BAKE B,k_pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use circulation the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 325 ° F during Convection (149 °...
  • Page 22 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast The CONV ROAST _,_ pad is designed to give optimum cooking performance for this feature. The Convection Roast pad combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to roast meats and poultry. Preheating is not necessary for meats and poultry.
  • Page 23 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Slow Cook Feature The _ SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or C roc k-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...
  • Page 24 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time for Timed Bake, Timed Convection Bake or Timed Convection Roast The BAKE Bake or CONVECTION BAKE _e or CONVECTmON ROAST _',_st an dCOOKTIME f_p(cT_'o'!_) ads 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 25 Setting Oven Controls Setting Delayed Start Bake, Convection Bake or Convection Roast _'_o,,v _-_'co,,v COOKTIME_ dDELAYSTART s_l,a_p The BAKE Bal(e or CONVECTION BAKE Rake,or C ONVECTION ROAST Roast, 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 26 Setting Oven Controls Setting theWarm & Hold Feature The Warm & Hold wH",_'i',_ pad turns ON the Warm & Hold featu re and will maintain an oven temperatu re of 170°F (77°C). The Keep Warm feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm &...
  • Page 27 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil The Broilpad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F; however, the Broil feature temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F.
  • Page 28 Setting Oven Controls To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only The _o,_ COOK TiME and _ be used with the Bakepad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature (the oven temperature adjustment feature should be used only during Jewish Holidays), however the display will not visibly show or provide any audible tones indicating whether the change occurred correctly.
  • Page 29 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 returns, the oven remembers that it is set to SAb and 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 30: Oven Cleaning

    Oven Cleaning t,2. t3, During the Self-Cleaning p::W ..... ,,4J cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT .:;t; , <7; 7" leave small children unattended near the ,o:i appliance. \ Set/Oil s \Mi..te \.#,J +.._,.,/...
  • Page 31 Oven Cleaning Self-Clean Cycle Time Length The FLEX CLEAN c_, pad is used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START pad, a delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The FLEX CLEAN feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00) to be selected.
  • Page 32 Oven Cleaning To Start the delayed Self=Clean Cycle PRESS DISPLAY iNSTRUCTiONS 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: Press @. Oncetheovenhascooleddownferapproximatelyl HOURandthe Figure 1 "DOOR LOCKED"...
  • Page 33 General Care & Ciear|ing 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 34: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning 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 35 General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Care of Stainless Steel (Stainless Steel models only) Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please Lock_, refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in this Use &...
  • Page 36 General Care & Cleaning Storage Drawer Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing and Replacing the Storage Drawer with finger To Remove the Drawer: Open the drawer to the fully opened position.
  • Page 37: Adjusting Oventemperature

    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 38 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 39 Notes...
  • Page 40: Sears Service

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