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Kenmore 790.3690 Series Use & Care Manual

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Models, Modelos 790.3690-','-"
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Sears Roebuck
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Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
P/N 318205856
Flev. B (0908)

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  • Page 1 ® ange Slide-in models Estufa Modelos deslizables Models, Modelos 790.3690-','-" .,. = Color number, nL_mero de color 00 00 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 318205856 Flev. B (0908) www.sears.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..............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-HOME® 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 property damage.
  • Page 4 important Safety instructions Do not leave children alone--Children should not be IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING left alone or unattended in the area where appliance YOUR COOKTOP is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand Use proper flame size--Adjust flame size on any part of the appliance.
  • Page 5 important Safety instructions iMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING Do not use Searing Grill on the cooktop. searing grill is not designed for use on the cooktop. YOUR RANGE Doing so may result in a fire. • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

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

  • Page 7: Range Features

    Range Features Your Range Features At a Glance Removable Surface Burner Grates (Styles Surface Burner and color will vary by Control Knobs model) Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer Self-Cleaning Oven Light Oven (2) Adjustable Oven Racks Oven Door iii,,,,,,,,,,¸...

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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 the OFF position (See Figure 1).

  • Page 10: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking CORRECT INCORRECT Use Proper Cookware = Curved and warped pan bottoms. Cookware should have _ .... flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating * Flat bottom and straight Pan overhangs burner grate by element. Check for sides.

  • Page 11: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls This range has a fan that will turn "ON" and "OFF" by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue to run after the range has been turned "OFF", but may also stop immediately and then turn "ON" after a while.

  • Page 12: Control Pad Functions

    ControJ Pad Functions Read the instructions carefully 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 13: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls The CLOCK J_ 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.
  • Page 14 Setting Oven Controls (con't) Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER and FLEX CLEAN 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 Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _T=Op 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, Minute Timer or the interior oven lights. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 16 Setting Oven Controls Setting Silent Control Operation The DELAY TIME 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 17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat The PREHEAT pad controls the Preheat feature, The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then indicate wheff to place the food Jnthe oven. Use this feature when recipes ca[[ for preheating, Preheating Js not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles, The oven can be programmed to preheat at any temperature between 170°F to 550°E iNSTRUCTiONS...
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake The BAKE _ke pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the Preheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 ° F to 550 ° F (the example shown below is for 375°F). INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 19 Setting Oven Controls Oven Baking Informations 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 20 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake circulation The CONVECTION BAKE pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use during the Convection Bake feature wSen cooking speed is desired. The oven can be Convection programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 300°F (149°C) Bake to 550°F (288°C).
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast This method of cooking enables you to obtain the best results when roasting. The oven can be programmed to convection roast at any temperature from 300°F to 550°F (149°C to 288°C). Remember to use tested recipes with times adjusted for convection roasting when using the convection mode.
  • Page 22 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Slow Cook Feature SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more The "_ 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 23 Setting Oven Controls Setting Timed Bake, Timed Convection Bake or Timed Convection Roast The BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST and OVEN COO KTIME pads 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 24 Setting Oven Controls Setting Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake The BAKE B_ke or CONVECTION BAKE , OVEN COOKTIME and DELAY START pads 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 25 Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold Feature pad turns ON the Serve Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C). The Warm & Bold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm &...
  • Page 26 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil The BroJi pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature Jspreset to start broiling at 550°F; however, the Broil feature temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°R The broil pan and broil pan insert (available by mail order) used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the oven broiler.
  • Page 27 Setting Oven Controls 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 may only be used with the pad.
  • Page 28 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 29: Oven Cleaning

    Oven Cleaning OVEN FUNCTIONS During the Self-Cleaning Coov I Conv I Coov 1 B_e ! Ro_!_Cot_ J cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the Cook Delay Timer Heot I Bake I Broil [Pre...
  • Page 30 Oven Cleaning Self-Clean Cycle Time Length The FLEX CLEAN :i pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self- clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Oven Temperature

    Adjusting Oven Temperature Note: The oven The temperature in the oven has been pre-set at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is cooking too hot temperature adjustments made with this feature will or too cool for the temperature you select, you can adjust the actual oven temperature to be more or less than what is displayed.
  • Page 32 General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Bdore 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 33 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 34 General Care & Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door fiat with the inside of the door facing down. To Remove Oven Door: Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (See Fig.
  • Page 35 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. Pull up lever Left Glide Removing and Replacing the Storage Drawer with finger To Remove the Drawer:...

  • Page 36: Before You 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. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION...
  • Page 37 OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION 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, if a conventional baking, allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
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  • Page 39: Sears Service

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  • Page 40 Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com 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...

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