Kenmore 61011 Use, Care, Safety Manual

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CONTENTS Kenmope SAFE_ important Safety instructions ......2, 3, 17-20 Anti-Tip Device ............... 2, 3, 12, t8 IIHSTALLAYtlOH ......... 2-16 Dimensions and Clearances ........2 Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations ....5-8 Electrical Connections ............How to Convert the Range for Use with LP Gas or Natural Gas ....13-16 Installing the Anti-Tip Device ..........
Page 2: Iihstallaytloh
o Do not touch any electrical switch; WAFINmNG: if the information in do not use any phone in your this manual is not followed buiBding. exactly,a fire or explosion may • immediately call your gas supplier resuJt c ausingproperbjdamage, from a neighbor's phone.
Page 3: Anti-Tip Device
OMPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTBONS o Installation of this range must conform with local o Clearance between the cooking surface and protect- ed cabinets MUST NEVER LESS THAN codes, or in the absence local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSi Z223.1, latest INCHES.
Page 4: Dimensions And Clearances
BnstaHationInstructions TOOLS YOU WiLL NEED GENERAL o See Dimensions and Clearances in this section • Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers all rough-in and spacing dimension& These dimen- o Pencil and ruler sions must be met for safe use of your range. °...
Page 5: Gas Pipe And Electric Outlet Locations
St®p I Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Provide Adequate Gas Supply This area allows Your range is designed to operate at a pressure for flush range installation with 4" of water column on natural gas or, if designed through-the-walt LP gas (propane...
Page 6 Normal Installation Steps (continued) Flexibge Connector and Rigid Pipe Flexible Connector Hookup Hookups for Models Equipped for Models Equipped with Dual Burners with Sealed Burners Flexible Connector Regulator Hookup Pressure 90" Elbow' (provided) Connector Flex (6ft max,) -,_------ Adapter installer: Inform the consumer of the Shuhoff 1t'Z' ot 3/4"...
Page 7: Electrical Connections
1. Installa manualgas line shut-offvalve in the gas Step line in an easily accessedlocation outside of the range. Make sure everyoneoperatingthe range Electrical Connections (for Models knowswhere andhowto shut off the gas supplyto Equipped with Electric ignition) the range_ Electrical Requirements 2.
Page 8 Normal NnstaHation Steps (continued> A: Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord B: Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. will be Disconnected Frequently. An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuiL an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting...
Page 9 Step Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots If Necessary 1. Raise the cooktop, Seal the Openings Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under range when hookups completed, Step Light the Pilots (for models equipped Locate the pilot with Standing Pilots)
Page 10 Normag nstaHation nnstructions (cont noed) Quality of Flames S'_ep _=_ (continued) The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be Light The Pilots determined visually, Stand-By (A) Yellow flames-- Call for service (B) Yellow tips on outer cones-- 4, Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200°F, pilot flame...
Page 11 $ ep 8 Adjusting the Air Adjustment Shutter Necessary To determine if the oven burner flames are burning prop- erly, first remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle. With the baffle removed, properly adjusted flames should have approximately 1" blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping..
Page 12: Installing The Anti-Tip Device
NormaD installation Bnstructions cont nued $ :ep 9 _e_:Ant_'rip t Leveling the Range ;ce ! 1. Remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick t!i 'ii'°'e I panel° 2. Use a 3/16" open-end or sock- Approx et wrench to back both t_71 \ rear...
Page 13: How To Convert The Range For Use With Lp Gas Or Natural Gas
How to Convert the Range for Use with LP Gas or NaturaUGas Tools Required: Prepare Range for Conversion T-10 Torxdriver (for sealed burners) CAUTION--Before converting the range: I/2" and 3/4" open-end wrench (1) Turn off gas supply at the wall and Flat blade screwdriver (small) (2) Turn off the electrical power to the range.
Page 14 Hew to Convert the Rangefor Use withLP Gas or Natural Gas <continued Step Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas: Converting Surface Burners on Models Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3-digit number one side.. Each orifice spud will also have 1, 2 or 3 Equipped with Sealed Burners (See Step 3 grooves...
Page 15 Step Step Convert the Oven Burner Orifices Converting Surface Burners on Models Equipped with Dual Burners (See Oven Burner Step 2 if range is equipped with sealed 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler draw- burners.) er, oven bottom and burner baffle,. The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage...
Page 16 Step $tep Check for Leaks Adjust The Surface Burner Pilots (For Models Equipped With Standing Pilots) When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections...
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Page 18 MPORTANT SAFE INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: iTEMS OF o_Do not use water on INTEREST TO CHIL- grease :i_ fires. Never DREN SHOULD NOT pick up a flaming pan, BE STORED IN CABi- Turnoff burner, then NETS ABOVE smother flaming RANGE IOR ON THE by covering pan com- BACKSPLASH OF A...
Page 19 ,(, i: _i_, _ • o Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot ° Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is coo!. =steam.
Page 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTJON$ (continued) Baking, Broiging and Roasting Cleaning Your Range oDo not use oven for a storage area. items o Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care stored in the oven can ignite. Guide. o Stand away from the range when opening the o Keep range clean and free of accumulations door of a hot oven, The hot air and steam that of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
Page 21: Features Of Your Range
Features of Your Range NOTE: Not amlmodels have all features. Appearance of features varies. Your range is equipped with one of lhe two types el surface burners shown above ® ® Feature Index See Page Feature Index See Page Clock and Timer 32, 33, 37, 40 Broiler Compartment (on some models)
Page 22: Surface Cooking
Surface CeekJng Surface Burner Controls Lighting Instructions Standing Pilot Models Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which burners they control,. The two The surface burners on these ranges have standing knobs on the left control the left front and left rear pilots that must be lit initially,.
Page 23 Wok Cooking After Lighting a Burner (on models with sealed burners) o Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one We recommend that you use you want to user only a flat-bottomed wok.. o Do not operate a burner for an extended period of...
Page 24: Using "Four Oven
Using Your Oven Before Using Your Oven Lighting instructions for Electric ignition iVlodels Be sure you understand how to set the control proper- ly., Practice removing and replacing the shelves while The oven burner is lighted by electric ignition the oven is cool_ Read the information and tips on the some models).
Page 25 Oven Vents the oven, pull it toward The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear you, tilt front end upward of the cooktop See Features section. Do not block and pull shelf out° To remove a shelf from these openings when cooking in the oven--it is impor-...
Page 26 USing VOu_' Oven (continued) Oven Temperature Adjustment When cooking food for the first time in your new oven, use time given on recipes as a guide. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may "drift" from factory setting differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 degrees are not unusual.
Page 27: Clocks And Timers
Clock and Timer (on models) s ome To Change or Cancel the Timer Setting DigF_ai C lock and Timer (onsomemodels) When the timer is counting down, the UP or The electronic range clock and timer allow you to set DOWN pad to change the remaining time, or press...
Page 28: Baking
Baking How to Set Your Range for Baking Preheating 1. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat correct position before you turn the oven on. means bringing the oven up to the specified tempera- ture before...
Page 29 Aluminum Foil Baking Guides Never entirely cover When using prepared baking mixes, follow package shelf with a large cookie recipe or instructions for the best baking results° sheet or aluminum foil, This will disturb the heat Cookies circulation and results When baking cookies,...
Page 30: Roasting
Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat.. Tender meat or pou!- Step 4: Most meats continue to cook slightly while try can be roasted uncovered in your oven Roasting standing after being removed from oven. temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep Recommended standing time for roasts...
Page 31: Roasting Guide
Roasting Guide Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F, Meat 3 to 5 Ibs. 6 to 8 Ibs. 325 ° Rare: 24-35 18-25 Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin 140°-150 ° t Medium: 35-39 25-3t tip, rump or top round*...
Page 32: Broiling
BroiRing Use of Aluminum Foil Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range a convenient compartment You can aluminum below the oven for broiling., it also has a specially foil to line your broiler pan designed broiler pan and rack that allows dripping and broiler rack°...
Page 33: Broiling Guide
Broiling Guide Quantity andlor Broil 1st Side 2nd Side Food Thickness Position Minutes Minutes Comments Bacon 1/2 ib. (about 8 3½ Arrange in single layer thin slices) Ground Beef I0-1 t Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take ! lb. (4 patties) about same time.
Page 34: Care And Cleaning
Care and Caear ing Proper care and cleaning are important so your range You should clean the surface burners routinely, espe- will give you efficient and satisfactory service, Follow cially after bad spillovers, which could clog these these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure hole&...
Page 35 Dual Burners Burner Heads: (on (on some models) sealed burners only) The holes in the burners of your range, and the spark electrodes, must be kept Grate clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burner heads...
Page 36 Care and Cneaning (continued) Drip Pans (onsome models Lift-up Cooktop models with dual burners) Remove the grates and Clean the area under lift out drip pans. cooktop often. Drip pans Built-up soil, especial- cleaned in dishwasher ly grease, may catch on fire, or by hand.
Page 37 Broiler Pan and Rack Oven Air Vents After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from Never block the vents (air openings) of the storage drawer, oven or broiler compartment range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are (depending on your model).
Page 38 Care and Cneaning Icoot nuedt Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR: (Do not immerse door in water.) The oven door is removable but it is heavy.. You may Inside of door: need help removing and replacing the door. Allow to cool before cleaning, For light soil, wipe fre- To remove the door,...
Page 39 Control Panel and Knobs Oven Shelves It's a good idea to wipe the control panel after each Shelves can be cleaned by hand using soap use of the oven.. Clean with mild soap and water, water or with an abrasive cleanser, After cleaning,...
Page 40 Care and CDeaning (ooot,ooed Removable Storage Drawer (onsomemodels) Removable Kick Panel (on somemodels) The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware kick panel removed cleaning and bakeware, Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer,. under the range° To remove, lift up bottom Do not overload...
Page 41 Porcelain Oven Interior Oven Light Bulb (onsomemodels) (on all models except Continuous-Cleaning mod- The light bulb is located in the upper left corner of the els) oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to range at the main fuse or circuit breaker With proper care, the porcelain...
Page 42 Care and €Meaning(cont oued) Specia Care of Continuous-Cleaning To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: Oven interior some models) 1. Let range parts cool before handling We recom- mend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning The Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself while cooking. The oven walls are finished with a special...
Page 43: Service Problem Solver
Questiens? Use This Probaem Selver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS o Pilots are not lit. On models with standing pilots, lift cooktop and hold lighted NOT LIGHT OR DO match next to pilot opening between front and rear burners (see Installation NOT BURN EVENLY instructions).
Page 44: Warranty
"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears trained tech- nician&oprofessional...

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