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Estufa el_ctrica
Models, Modelos
790.9661 *
• = color number, nQmero de color
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www.sears.com
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
pin 316417209 (0406)

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  • Page 1 Electric Range Estufa el_ctrica Models, Modelos 790.9661 * • = color number, nQmero de color www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. pin 316417209 (0406)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Record Free-Standing Range Warranty ......... In the space below record the date of purchase, model and Product Record ..............serial number of your product. You will find the model and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3-4 serial number printed on an identification plate. This serial Protection Agreements ............

  • 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 harml death or pioperty damage. This symbol will he!p alert you to situations that may Cause bodi!y injury or property damage.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP OVEN • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a • Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off equipped)--Stand...

  • Page 5: Protection Agreements

    Maintenance Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your Your purchase has added value because new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured can depend on Sears HomeOentral®for service. for years of dependable operation. But like all products, With over 2400 Service Technicians and more than a...

  • Page 6: Range Features

    Range Features Your Electric Range Features Include: Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. Simmer Select Element Control (some models) or Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Single Radiant Power Boil Control (some models). Single Radiant Element Control. Warm & Ready Drawer Control & Indicator Light (some models).

  • Page 7: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Oven Vent Location 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 the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

  • Page 8: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop.

  • Page 9: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls To Operate Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models) To Operate a Single Radiant Element: Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (See Fig.

  • Page 10: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models) The right front control knob offers flexibilty for different sized cookware with the Dual Radiant surface element. The inner element alone can be used for smaller or both the inner and outer in combination for larger cookware. To operate the Dual Radiant surface element push in the control knob and turn counterclockwise to operate the small inner coil or turn clockwise to operate...

  • Page 11: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature The (_) pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop. To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON: 1.

  • Page 12: Oven Control Functions

    Oven Control Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. DELAY START-- Use with BAKE, ADD 1...

  • Page 13: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Clock • Changing between 12 or24 hour display cony Cony COnY Bake Roast convert Bake Bioil Cook Delay Timer Add1 Time Start Set/0ff Minute STOP 0(@> sibw Cook warm& HOld clear Recipe Recall Oven Cooktop lockout Lockout...
  • Page 14 Setting Oven Controls • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode • Kitchen Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER SET/OFF and FLEX CLEAN c_o..pads control the 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 15 Setting Oven Controls • Oven Lockout • Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door, prevents the Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven light.
  • Page 16 Setting Oven Controls • Silent Control Operation CO,V C_nV €ony Bake Raast convert ]F=i,e Heat Bake Broil Cook Delay Timer Add 1 Time Start Set/Off Minute STO_.._P COok Slow War_& H01d Clean Flex Recipe Recall clear Oven Cooktop Lockout Lockout Setting Silent Control Operation The DELAY START and FLEX CLEAN _...
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls • Preheat for Electric Ranges Setting Preheat For best baking performance use the PREHEAT H% feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set baking temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature in combination with the Bake pad when recipes call for preheating.
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls • Bake c0ev Cehv co,v Bake Roast convert Beat Bake Broi! Cook Delay Timer Add 1 Time Start Set/0ff Minute Cook Slew Warm& Hold Clean Flex Recipe Recall clear Oven Cookmp Lockout Lockout Setting Bake The BAKE Bake p ad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the PREHEAT .o_t P'°...
  • Page 19 Setting Oven Controls • Timed Bake Setting Timed Bake The BAKE Bake and COOK TIME pads control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer in the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Delay Start (Delayed Timed Bake) Setting Delay Start The BAKE e_ke,COOK TIME and DELAY START pads control the Delayed Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer in the Delayed Timed Bake feature will turn the oven ON and OFF at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil The B,o,pad 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 at any temperature between 400 °F and 550°F.
  • Page 22 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: --Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. --Multiple rack baking. --No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake The CONV BAKE _°k° ..
  • Page 23 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Roast 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 24 Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Convert Feature • Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature The co_3_, CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in display. Convection Convert may ONLY be used with a Bake, Timed Bake or a Delay Start (Delayed Timed Bake) setting.
  • Page 25 Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Recipe Recall Feature To Set the Recipe Recall Feature R_pe The ,oo_,RECIPE RECALL pad is used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store and recall from 1 to 3 different settings. The Recipe Recall feature may be used with Bake or a Timed Bake. This feature will not work with any other function including a Delay Start (Delayed Timed Bake) setting.
  • Page 26 Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Slow Cook Feature 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 Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...
  • Page 27 Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The @ COOK TIME and @ DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature can only be used with the B,kepad.

  • Page 28: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont'd) • Setting the Warm & Hold Feature • Operating Oven Light It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad.

  • Page 29: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks (some models) • Operating the Warmer Drawer (some models) Arranging Warmer Drawer (Warm & Drawer) Rack Positions (some models) Ready Note: Use the warmer drawer to keep hot foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits and rolls, pastries and heated dinner plates.

  • Page 30: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • Warmer Drawer Indicator Light (some models) • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer(some models) Pull up with finger Warmer (Warm & Drawer Indicator Light (some Ready models) The indicator light is located above the Warmer Drawer thermostat control. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned OFF.

  • Page 31: Self Cleaning

    Self-Cleaning • Preparing fora Self-Clean cycle During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the CO"v Cony Cony Bake RoaSt convert appliance. Bake BiO;i Cook Delay Timer Add 1...
  • Page 32 Self-Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean • Setting Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN ..c_.. p ad 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 33: Self Cleaning

    Self-Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean • Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY When the Self-Clean cycle is done: The time of day,"DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED"...

  • Page 34: Adjusting Your Oven Temperature

    Adjusting Oven Temperature • How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The temperature in the oven has been pre-set at the factory. When first using the oven, be Note: The oven sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature adjustments temperature in the oven can be adjusted.

  • Page 35: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Table Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and Knobs, Body Parts, and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil.
  • Page 36 General Care & Cleaning • Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Consistent and proper Cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop: Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface.
  • Page 37 General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont'd) • Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop • Removinc & Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads.

  • Page 38: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning • Changingthe Oven Light Changing the Oven Light Oven The oven light automatically turns ON when the door is opened. The oven light Light may also be manually operated by pressing the _ pad. Wire The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass Holder shield held by a wire holder.

  • Page 39: Before You Make A Service Call

    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. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION OCCURRENCE...
  • Page 40 Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven light does notwork. Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting...

  • Page 41: Recipes For Slow Cook

    Recipes for Slow Cook with the pork chops. Sprinkle pepper seasoning and parsley top of pork chops. Cover pan with lid or aluminum foil and place Turkey Slow Cook Breast on rack in the oven. 1 turkey breast Using the Slow Cook feature pad, set control...
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