Page 1 Use & Care Guide Gu{a de uso y cuidada English / Espafiol Model/Modelos: 790. 9218" I(enmoreo UCCI@B ::::::::::::: collop' numlbe_, c6@9o de coHo_ P/N 316902020 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com...
Page 2 ............Energy Saving feature ..............Sears Service ................. back cover Changing oven temperature display (F ° or C °) ......Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect...
Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and Tip Over Hazard instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Page 4 Important Safety Instructions • Never modify or alter the construction of a range by DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS brackets/screws, or any other part of the range. NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN.
Page 5 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN COOl(TOP Know which knob or keypad controls each surface Protective Liners m DO NOT USE heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.
Page 6 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF- YOUR RANGE CLEANING OVENS Before manually cleaning any part of the Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range this Use &...
Page 7 Range Features Lo • Lo IMedl ZONE100 ZON, 2 OO ..ZONE3 ooO" :ON, 4 o'OO Your electric range with induction features include: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. 2. Cooking Zone 1 control. 3. Cooking Zone 2 control. 4.
Page 8 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Page 9 Before Setting Surface Controls Induction cooking zones The type and size of cookware, cooking duration, number of cooking zones in use and their power level Benefits of induction cooking zones: settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat faster that will spread...
Page 10 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop display windows The cooktop display features provide a digital display for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily controlled and monitored using the window displays in combination with the Fig.
Page 11 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lock feature Cooktop operational noises Cooktop Use the Cooktop Lock keypad to activate The electronic processes involved with induction cooking Lock Cooktop Lock feature. This feature will lock all may create some unusual background noises. You could cooking zones from being accidentally...
Page 12 Surface Cookware Recommendations Induction cookware Induction cookware types When purchasing pans for use on the induction cooktop, The most common induction cookware types available: look for cookware specifically identified by the Stainless steel - Generally, excellent for induction cooking. manufacturer for induction cooking, marked...
Page 13 Induction Cooking Zones Pan sensing The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop Pan sensing checklist surface require that certain cookware conditions are met Correct conditions Incorrect conditions before the induction cooking zones can operate. • Cookware base material • Cookware base material The cooking zone display...
Page 14 Induction Cooking Zones Induction cooking zone minimum maximum cookware sizes Maximum pan size Minumum pan size Each of the four Induction cooking zones require Use the cooktop graphics provided for each induction minimum pan size in order to activate. The cookware cooking zone location to help determine...
Page 15 Induction Cooking Zones Power sharing Your cooktop is equipped with four induction Cooking Zones controlled by two heating sections. The left-hand (Cooking Zones 1 & 2) and the right-hand (Cooking Zones 3 & 4) heating sections are powered by two independent induction inverters - one inverter...
Page 16 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction cooking zones Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then To operate cooking zones: set to a lower setting to finish cooking. Suggested power 1. Place induction cookware on cooking zone. level settings are shown in Fig. 1. The suggested settings 2.
Page 17 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction Home Canning zones (cont_d) Be sure to read and observe all the following points when Important notes: home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA • If the cookware is moved from the center of any active (United States Department of Agriculture)
Page 18 Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions and features of the oven. Cooktop Lock Guard Timer Set/Off Minute Cook Delay I Slow Conv Conv LCook' I Roast Dro,,j Time Start Bake I Warm l Heat &Hold...
Page 19 Setting Oven Controls Add 1 Minute Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in Use the Add 1 Minute keypad to set additional minutes to the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set the timer.
Page 20: Setting Silent Or Audible Control Mode
Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display Setting Oven Lockout OVEN LOCKOUT The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when The control may be programmed to lock the shipped from the factory. The control can be changed oven door and lock the oven control keypads.
Page 21: Setting Preheat
Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Bake For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound temperature.
Page 22: Setting Cook Time
Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking automatically turn the oven function off after a desired cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the length of time.
Page 23 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Bake Benefits of the convection bake feature Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. Multiple rack baking. No special pans or bakeware needed. Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously...
Page 24: Setting Conv Convert
Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Roast Setting Conv Convert The Conv Convert function makes it easy to convert The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the baking recipe using the convection feature. The oven convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked control uses the normal...
Page 25: Setting Broil
Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C)
Page 26: Setting Slow Cook
Setting Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook function may be used to cook foods more FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow Cook provides food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Page 27: Warm & Hold Tm
Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold Recipe Recall Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the favorite baking recipe settings.
Page 28: Restoring Factory Default Settings
Setting Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Restoring factory default settings When new, your appliance left the factory with Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to predetermined oven control settings. Over time, the user ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few may make changes to these default...
Page 29: Setting The Sabbath Feature
Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Important notes: For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the • It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven Sabbath feature,...
Page 30 Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Example - to turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Press STOP . Example - to turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off.
Page 31: Warmer Drawer
Warmer Drawer Warm & Ready drawer (some models) Arranging warmer drawer rack positions The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways: foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles,...
Page 32: Warmer Drawer
Warmer Drawer Warmer drawer controls The warmer drawer controls are located on the left side of Warmer drawer settings the control panel. Use the warmer drawer control keypads The recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown to turn ON and OFF and make temperature adjustments.
Page 33: Flex Clean
Flex Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures • Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The high bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces a self-clean...
Page 34: Flex Clean
Flex Clean Setting Flex Clean (cont'd) Setting Delay Start Flex Clean As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven Example m To start a delay Flex Clean with default clean lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o'clock: automatically, door Loc will appear...
Page 35: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and Painted body parts built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- Painted decorative trim 60 minutes.
Page 36: Cooktop Maintenance
Care & Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot your ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Page 37: Cooktop Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials metal and some nylon pads.
Page 38: The Oven Racks
Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully Oven door and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away hinge from the door hinge area. locations The door is heavy.
Page 39 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. •...
Page 40 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Cooking zones do not glow when • The induction cooking zones will not glow when they are hot. Induction heating, cooking uses electromagnetic energy to induce heat directly to the cookware.
Page 41 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop surface. utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking will become...
Page 42 Notes...
Page 43 Agreements Acuerdos maestros de proteccibn Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® Enhorabuena per haber hecho una compra inteligente, Su nuevo product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. producto Kenmore®esta disefiado y fabricado para brindarle afios de funcionamiento fiable.
Page 44 Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: • y" For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself•...
Page 45 Use & Care Guide Gu{a de uso y cuidada English / Espafiol Model/Modelos: 790. 9218" I(enmoreo UCCI@B ::::::::::::: collop' numlbe_, c6@9o de coHo_ P/N 316902020 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com...
Page 46 ............Energy Saving feature ..............Sears Service ................. back cover Changing oven temperature display (F ° or C °) ......Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect...
Page 47 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and Tip Over Hazard instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Page 48 Important Safety Instructions • Never modify or alter the construction of a range by DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS brackets/screws, or any other part of the range. NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN.
Page 49 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN COOl(TOP Know which knob or keypad controls each surface Protective Liners m DO NOT USE heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.
Page 50 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF- YOUR RANGE CLEANING OVENS Before manually cleaning any part of the Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range this Use &...
Page 51 Range Features Lo • Lo IMedl ZONE100 ZON, 2 OO ..ZONE3 ooO" :ON, 4 o'OO Your electric range with induction features include: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. 2. Cooking Zone 1 control. 3. Cooking Zone 2 control. 4.
Page 52 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Page 53 Before Setting Surface Controls Induction cooking zones The type and size of cookware, cooking duration, number of cooking zones in use and their power level Benefits of induction cooking zones: settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat faster that will spread...
Page 54 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop display windows The cooktop display features provide a digital display for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily controlled and monitored using the window displays in combination with the Fig.
Page 55 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lock feature Cooktop operational noises Cooktop Use the Cooktop Lock keypad to activate The electronic processes involved with induction cooking Lock Cooktop Lock feature. This feature will lock all may create some unusual background noises. You could cooking zones from being accidentally...
Page 56 Surface Cookware Recommendations Induction cookware Induction cookware types When purchasing pans for use on the induction cooktop, The most common induction cookware types available: look for cookware specifically identified by the Stainless steel - Generally, excellent for induction cooking. manufacturer for induction cooking, marked...
Page 57 Induction Cooking Zones Pan sensing The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop Pan sensing checklist surface require that certain cookware conditions are met Correct conditions Incorrect conditions before the induction cooking zones can operate. • Cookware base material • Cookware base material The cooking zone display...
Page 58 Induction Cooking Zones Induction cooking zone minimum maximum cookware sizes Maximum pan size Minumum pan size Each of the four Induction cooking zones require Use the cooktop graphics provided for each induction minimum pan size in order to activate. The cookware cooking zone location to help determine...
Page 59 Induction Cooking Zones Power sharing Your cooktop is equipped with four induction Cooking Zones controlled by two heating sections. The left-hand (Cooking Zones 1 & 2) and the right-hand (Cooking Zones 3 & 4) heating sections are powered by two independent induction inverters - one inverter...
Page 60 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction cooking zones Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then To operate cooking zones: set to a lower setting to finish cooking. Suggested power 1. Place induction cookware on cooking zone. level settings are shown in Fig. 1. The suggested settings 2.
Page 61 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction Home Canning zones (cont_d) Be sure to read and observe all the following points when Important notes: home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA • If the cookware is moved from the center of any active (United States Department of Agriculture)
Page 62 Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions and features of the oven. Cooktop Lock Guard Timer Set/Off Minute Cook Delay I Slow Conv Conv LCook' I Roast Dro,,j Time Start Bake I Warm l Heat &Hold...
Page 63 Setting Oven Controls Add 1 Minute Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in Use the Add 1 Minute keypad to set additional minutes to the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set the timer.
Page 64 Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display Setting Oven Lockout OVEN LOCKOUT The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when The control may be programmed to lock the shipped from the factory. The control can be changed oven door and lock the oven control keypads.
Page 65 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Bake For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound temperature.
Page 66 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking automatically turn the oven function off after a desired cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the length of time.
Page 67 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Bake Benefits of the convection bake feature Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. Multiple rack baking. No special pans or bakeware needed. Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously...
Page 68 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Roast Setting Conv Convert The Conv Convert function makes it easy to convert The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the baking recipe using the convection feature. The oven convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked control uses the normal...
Page 69 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C)
Page 70 Setting Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook function may be used to cook foods more FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow Cook provides food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Page 71 Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold Recipe Recall Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the favorite baking recipe settings.
Page 72 Setting Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Restoring factory default settings When new, your appliance left the factory with Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to predetermined oven control settings. Over time, the user ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few may make changes to these default...
Page 73 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Important notes: For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the • It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven Sabbath feature,...
Page 74 Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Example - to turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Press STOP . Example - to turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off.
Page 75 Warmer Drawer Warm & Ready drawer (some models) Arranging warmer drawer rack positions The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways: foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles,...
Page 76 Warmer Drawer Warmer drawer controls The warmer drawer controls are located on the left side of Warmer drawer settings the control panel. Use the warmer drawer control keypads The recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown to turn ON and OFF and make temperature adjustments.
Page 77 Flex Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures • Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The high bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces a self-clean...
Page 78 Flex Clean Setting Flex Clean (cont'd) Setting Delay Start Flex Clean As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven Example m To start a delay Flex Clean with default clean lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o'clock: automatically, door Loc will appear...
Page 79 Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and Painted body parts built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- Painted decorative trim 60 minutes.
Page 80 Care & Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot your ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Page 81 Care & Cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials metal and some nylon pads.
Page 82 Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully Oven door and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away hinge from the door hinge area. locations The door is heavy.
Page 83 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. •...
Page 84 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Cooking zones do not glow when • The induction cooking zones will not glow when they are hot. Induction heating, cooking uses electromagnetic energy to induce heat directly to the cookware.
Page 85 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop surface. utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking will become...
Page 86 Notes...
Page 87 Agreements Acuerdos maestros de proteccibn Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® Enhorabuena per haber hecho una compra inteligente, Su nuevo product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. producto Kenmore®esta disefiado y fabricado para brindarle afios de funcionamiento fiable.
Page 88 Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: • y" For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself•...
Page 89 Use & Care Guide Gu{a de uso y cuidada English / Espafiol Model/Modelos: 790. 9218" I(enmoreo UCCI@B ::::::::::::: collop' numlbe_, c6@9o de coHo_ P/N 316902020 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com...
Page 90 ............Energy Saving feature ..............Sears Service ................. back cover Changing oven temperature display (F ° or C °) ......Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect...
Page 91 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and Tip Over Hazard instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Page 92 Important Safety Instructions • Never modify or alter the construction of a range by DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS brackets/screws, or any other part of the range. NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN.
Page 93 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN COOl(TOP Know which knob or keypad controls each surface Protective Liners m DO NOT USE heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.
Page 94 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF- YOUR RANGE CLEANING OVENS Before manually cleaning any part of the Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range this Use &...
Page 95 Range Features Lo • Lo IMedl ZONE100 ZON, 2 OO ..ZONE3 ooO" :ON, 4 o'OO Your electric range with induction features include: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. 2. Cooking Zone 1 control. 3. Cooking Zone 2 control. 4.
Page 96 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Page 97 Before Setting Surface Controls Induction cooking zones The type and size of cookware, cooking duration, number of cooking zones in use and their power level Benefits of induction cooking zones: settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat faster that will spread...
Page 98 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop display windows The cooktop display features provide a digital display for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily controlled and monitored using the window displays in combination with the Fig.
Page 99 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lock feature Cooktop operational noises Cooktop Use the Cooktop Lock keypad to activate The electronic processes involved with induction cooking Lock Cooktop Lock feature. This feature will lock all may create some unusual background noises. You could cooking zones from being accidentally...
Page 100 Surface Cookware Recommendations Induction cookware Induction cookware types When purchasing pans for use on the induction cooktop, The most common induction cookware types available: look for cookware specifically identified by the Stainless steel - Generally, excellent for induction cooking. manufacturer for induction cooking, marked...
Page 101 Induction Cooking Zones Pan sensing The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop Pan sensing checklist surface require that certain cookware conditions are met Correct conditions Incorrect conditions before the induction cooking zones can operate. • Cookware base material • Cookware base material The cooking zone display...
Page 102 Induction Cooking Zones Induction cooking zone minimum maximum cookware sizes Maximum pan size Minumum pan size Each of the four Induction cooking zones require Use the cooktop graphics provided for each induction minimum pan size in order to activate. The cookware cooking zone location to help determine...
Page 103 Induction Cooking Zones Power sharing Your cooktop is equipped with four induction Cooking Zones controlled by two heating sections. The left-hand (Cooking Zones 1 & 2) and the right-hand (Cooking Zones 3 & 4) heating sections are powered by two independent induction inverters - one inverter...
Page 104 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction cooking zones Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then To operate cooking zones: set to a lower setting to finish cooking. Suggested power 1. Place induction cookware on cooking zone. level settings are shown in Fig. 1. The suggested settings 2.
Page 105 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction Home Canning zones (cont_d) Be sure to read and observe all the following points when Important notes: home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA • If the cookware is moved from the center of any active (United States Department of Agriculture)
Page 106 Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions and features of the oven. Cooktop Lock Guard Timer Set/Off Minute Cook Delay I Slow Conv Conv LCook' I Roast Dro,,j Time Start Bake I Warm l Heat &Hold...
Page 107 Setting Oven Controls Add 1 Minute Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in Use the Add 1 Minute keypad to set additional minutes to the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set the timer.
Page 108 Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display Setting Oven Lockout OVEN LOCKOUT The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when The control may be programmed to lock the shipped from the factory. The control can be changed oven door and lock the oven control keypads.
Page 109 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Bake For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound temperature.
Page 110 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking automatically turn the oven function off after a desired cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the length of time.
Page 111 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Bake Benefits of the convection bake feature Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. Multiple rack baking. No special pans or bakeware needed. Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously...
Page 112 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Roast Setting Conv Convert The Conv Convert function makes it easy to convert The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the baking recipe using the convection feature. The oven convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked control uses the normal...
Page 113 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C)
Page 114 Setting Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook function may be used to cook foods more FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow Cook provides food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Page 115 Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold Recipe Recall Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the favorite baking recipe settings.
Page 116 Setting Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Restoring factory default settings When new, your appliance left the factory with Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to predetermined oven control settings. Over time, the user ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few may make changes to these default...
Page 117 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Important notes: For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the • It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven Sabbath feature,...
Page 118 Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Example - to turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Press STOP . Example - to turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off.
Page 119 Warmer Drawer Warm & Ready drawer (some models) Arranging warmer drawer rack positions The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways: foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles,...
Page 120 Warmer Drawer Warmer drawer controls The warmer drawer controls are located on the left side of Warmer drawer settings the control panel. Use the warmer drawer control keypads The recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown to turn ON and OFF and make temperature adjustments.
Page 121 Flex Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures • Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The high bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces a self-clean...
Page 122 Flex Clean Setting Flex Clean (cont'd) Setting Delay Start Flex Clean As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven Example m To start a delay Flex Clean with default clean lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o'clock: automatically, door Loc will appear...
Page 123 Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and Painted body parts built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- Painted decorative trim 60 minutes.
Page 124 Care & Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot your ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Page 125 Care & Cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials metal and some nylon pads.
Page 126 Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully Oven door and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away hinge from the door hinge area. locations The door is heavy.
Page 127 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. •...
Page 128 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Cooking zones do not glow when • The induction cooking zones will not glow when they are hot. Induction heating, cooking uses electromagnetic energy to induce heat directly to the cookware.
Page 129 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop surface. utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking will become...
Page 130 Notes...
Page 131 Agreements Acuerdos maestros de proteccibn Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® Enhorabuena per haber hecho una compra inteligente, Su nuevo product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. producto Kenmore®esta disefiado y fabricado para brindarle afios de funcionamiento fiable.
Page 132 Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: • y" For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself•...
Page 133 Use & Care Guide Gu{a de uso y cuidada English / Espafiol Model/Modelos: 790. 9218" I(enmoreo UCCI@B ::::::::::::: collop' numlbe_, c6@9o de coHo_ P/N 316902020 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com...
Page 134 ............Energy Saving feature ..............Sears Service ................. back cover Changing oven temperature display (F ° or C °) ......Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect...
Page 135 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and Tip Over Hazard instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Page 136 Important Safety Instructions • Never modify or alter the construction of a range by DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS brackets/screws, or any other part of the range. NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN.
Page 137 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN COOl(TOP Know which knob or keypad controls each surface Protective Liners m DO NOT USE heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.
Page 138 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF- YOUR RANGE CLEANING OVENS Before manually cleaning any part of the Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range this Use &...
Page 139 Range Features Lo • Lo IMedl ZONE100 ZON, 2 OO ..ZONE3 ooO" :ON, 4 o'OO Your electric range with induction features include: 1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. 2. Cooking Zone 1 control. 3. Cooking Zone 2 control. 4.
Page 140 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Page 141 Before Setting Surface Controls Induction cooking zones The type and size of cookware, cooking duration, number of cooking zones in use and their power level Benefits of induction cooking zones: settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat faster that will spread...
Page 142 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop display windows The cooktop display features provide a digital display for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily controlled and monitored using the window displays in combination with the Fig.
Page 143 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lock feature Cooktop operational noises Cooktop Use the Cooktop Lock keypad to activate The electronic processes involved with induction cooking Lock Cooktop Lock feature. This feature will lock all may create some unusual background noises. You could cooking zones from being accidentally...
Page 144 Surface Cookware Recommendations Induction cookware Induction cookware types When purchasing pans for use on the induction cooktop, The most common induction cookware types available: look for cookware specifically identified by the Stainless steel - Generally, excellent for induction cooking. manufacturer for induction cooking, marked...
Page 145 Induction Cooking Zones Pan sensing The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop Pan sensing checklist surface require that certain cookware conditions are met Correct conditions Incorrect conditions before the induction cooking zones can operate. • Cookware base material • Cookware base material The cooking zone display...
Page 146 Induction Cooking Zones Induction cooking zone minimum maximum cookware sizes Maximum pan size Minumum pan size Each of the four Induction cooking zones require Use the cooktop graphics provided for each induction minimum pan size in order to activate. The cookware cooking zone location to help determine...
Page 147 Induction Cooking Zones Power sharing Your cooktop is equipped with four induction Cooking Zones controlled by two heating sections. The left-hand (Cooking Zones 1 & 2) and the right-hand (Cooking Zones 3 & 4) heating sections are powered by two independent induction inverters - one inverter...
Page 148 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction cooking zones Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then To operate cooking zones: set to a lower setting to finish cooking. Suggested power 1. Place induction cookware on cooking zone. level settings are shown in Fig. 1. The suggested settings 2.
Page 149 Setting Surface Controls Setting induction Home Canning zones (cont_d) Be sure to read and observe all the following points when Important notes: home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA • If the cookware is moved from the center of any active (United States Department of Agriculture)
Page 150 Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions and features of the oven. Cooktop Lock Guard Timer Set/Off Minute Cook Delay I Slow Conv Conv LCook' I Roast Dro,,j Time Start Bake I Warm l Heat &Hold...
Page 151 Setting Oven Controls Add 1 Minute Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in Use the Add 1 Minute keypad to set additional minutes to the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set the timer.
Page 152 Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display Setting Oven Lockout OVEN LOCKOUT The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when The control may be programmed to lock the shipped from the factory. The control can be changed oven door and lock the oven control keypads.
Page 153 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Bake For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound temperature.
Page 154 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking automatically turn the oven function off after a desired cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the length of time.
Page 155 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Bake Benefits of the convection bake feature Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. Multiple rack baking. No special pans or bakeware needed. Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously...
Page 156 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cony Roast Setting Conv Convert The Conv Convert function makes it easy to convert The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the baking recipe using the convection feature. The oven convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked control uses the normal...
Page 157 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C)
Page 158 Setting Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook function may be used to cook foods more FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow Cook provides food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Page 159 Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold Recipe Recall Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the favorite baking recipe settings.
Page 160 Setting Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Restoring factory default settings When new, your appliance left the factory with Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to predetermined oven control settings. Over time, the user ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few may make changes to these default...
Page 161 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Important notes: For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the • It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven Sabbath feature,...
Page 162 Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Example - to turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Press STOP . Example - to turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off.
Page 163 Warmer Drawer Warm & Ready drawer (some models) Arranging warmer drawer rack positions The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways: foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles,...
Page 164 Warmer Drawer Warmer drawer controls The warmer drawer controls are located on the left side of Warmer drawer settings the control panel. Use the warmer drawer control keypads The recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown to turn ON and OFF and make temperature adjustments.
Page 165 Flex Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures • Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The high bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces a self-clean...
Page 166 Flex Clean Setting Flex Clean (cont'd) Setting Delay Start Flex Clean As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven Example m To start a delay Flex Clean with default clean lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o'clock: automatically, door Loc will appear...
Page 167 Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and Painted body parts built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- Painted decorative trim 60 minutes.
Page 168 Care & Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot your ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Page 169 Care & Cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials metal and some nylon pads.
Page 170 Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully Oven door and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away hinge from the door hinge area. locations The door is heavy.
Page 171 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. •...
Page 172 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Cooking zones do not glow when • The induction cooking zones will not glow when they are hot. Induction heating, cooking uses electromagnetic energy to induce heat directly to the cookware.
Page 173 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop surface. utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking will become...
Page 174 Notes...
Page 175 Agreements Acuerdos maestros de proteccibn Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® Enhorabuena per haber hecho una compra inteligente, Su nuevo product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. producto Kenmore®esta disefiado y fabricado para brindarle afios de funcionamiento fiable.
Page 176 Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: • y" For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself•...

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