Kenmore Sears 95955 Use And Care Safety Manual

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SAFETY

ISE AND CARE

Your Range and Its Features .....................................

Cooktop Controls ...................................................

7, 8

Wok Cooking ...............................................................

Range Controls ...........................................................

Clock and Timer ........................................................

To Set Bake ...............................................................

Convection Bake .................................................

12-14

Oven Cooking ......................................................

11.16

Broiling ......................................................................

Self.CLean Cycle .................................................

18, 19

Cleaning Tips ......................................................

20, 21

Removable Range Parts ....................................

22, 23

BEFORE

CALLING

FOR SERVICE

What to Do Before Calling for Service ............. 24, 25

Thermostat Adjustments .........................................

WARRANTY

MODELS

95955

95956

95959

E_,A/R8

Kenmore

R_d_P_r

USE • CARE • SAFETY

MANUAL

229C4020P042-2

SR10260

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E_,A/R8 Kenmore CONTENTS SAFETY ISE AND CARE Your Range and Its Features ........Cooktop Controls ........... 7, 8 Wok Cooking ............... Range Controls ............Clock and Timer ............To Set Bake ............... Convection Bake ..........12-14 Oven Cooking ............11.16 Broiling ..............
Page 2 WARNING • ALL RANGES CAN TiP • INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT • INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED * SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BRACKET NO. 342473 TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips head screwdriver 1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench Bracket attaches to floor or wallto hold either right or left Determine whether you will anchor the bracket tothe rear leg leveler.
Page 3 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Teach children not to play with range knobs or any other part of the range. Never leave children alone or unat- tended where a range is in use.
Page 4 To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the safety sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by looking for the _ symbol or the word "Safety."...
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep this book for later use. they ara dark In color. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls are turned Off. Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly by a qualified technician.
Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) COOKTOP GREASE FIRE READ UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION NOW! pan!! Instead: ever pick a flaming 1. Turn off the element. 2. Smother fire with Should you ever need it, you will tightly fitting pan lid, baking soda or an not have time for reading.
Page 7 YOUR RANGE COOKTOP CONTROL RANGE CONTROL SURFACE INDICATOR UGHT (see pages 9, 10, (See pages 7, 8) 13-19) OVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN VENT (Area may get hot during oven use. SWITCH FOR VARIABLE DO NOT block vent) SIZE FRONT ELEMENT (Left front;...
Page 8: Cooktop Controls
TO START THINGS COOKING • To use the large 9" cooking area, push to turn the control knob to desired setting and push in the top COOKTOP COOKING portion of the rocker switch next to the control knob. • To use the small 6" cooking area, push to turn the Before you use the cooktop forthe first time, clean it with control knob to desired setting and push in the bot- cooktop cleaner.
Page 9: Wok Cooking
TO START THINGS COOKING (cont.) HOME CANNING TIPS In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use of large-dlamater pots (extending more than 1" beyond edge of cooking zone) Is not recommended. However, when cennlng with water-bath or pressure canner, large-diameter pots may be used.
Page 10: Range Controls
RANGE CONTROL SETAUTOMATIC CANCELS PROGRAM CLOCK/TIIMER TEMPERATURE OVENOPERATIONS OVEN OPERATION STATUS DISPLAY DISPLAY TO SET 1" PRESS TOTURN UP AND DOWN ARROW PADS FUNCTION TO SET TIMER ON AND OFF USE TO INCREASE OR DISPLAY OVEN OPERATIONS SELF-CLEAN DECREASE TIME/TEMPERATURE CYCLE Your range Is controlled with a touch.
Page 11 TO RESET TIMER: When you are setting the timer, if you pause more than 4 seconds while pressing either the UP or DOWN arrow pad, "SET" wnl disappear from the display and the timer will automatically start to count down. If this should happen just press the UP or DOWN arrow pad and you will be able to continue setting your time.
Page 12: Oven Cooking
OVEN COOKING GENERAL RULES PREHEATING When cooking a food for the first time In your new When recipes require preheating, have food nearby oven, use time given on recipes as a guide. before you open the oven door. If the oven door is After you have used your oven for awhile and you allowed to remain open for more than a brief time, feel your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can...
Page 13 BAKING: Always follow recipe carefully. Measure Ingredients properly. Use proper pan end rack placement to Obtain the best cooking results. RACK POSITIONS NOTE: The top position Is only a guide. It cannot be used as a rack position. When baking several Items, stagger pens so that no pan Is directly above another.
Page 14 CONVECTION COOKING Multi-rack baking of very large amounts of foods may Increase cook times, but the overall result Is time saved WHAT IS CONVECTION BAKING? over cooking on one Individual rack. It Is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent. DudngCo_wectkmBaking,the heatcomesfroman elementIn Ule rearofthe oven.
Page 15 TO SET CONV ROAST: CONVECTION COOKING (continued) 1. Press CONV ROAST pad. WHAT IS CONVECTION ROASTING? 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select During Convection Roasting, the heat comes from the the desired temperature. top element and the fan circulates the heated air evenly The oven will start to heat automatically.
Page 16: To Set Bake:
CONVENTIONAL BAKING: DO NOT LOCK OVEN LOCK/ UNLOCK HANDLE WHILE BAKING OVEN RACK POSITIONS: OR BROILING IN THE OVEN. As a general rule, place the flat racks on either position 2or3. OVEN LOCK/UNLOCK HANDLE USED SELF-CLEAN ONLY. CONVENTIONAL BAKING GUIDE: The rack positions listed below are recommended for use with the flat racks only.
Page 17 TO SET YOUR OVEN FOR A DELAYED START AND AUTOMATIC STOP (To automatically start and stop cooking at later times you have selected.) In setting a delayed start-automatic stop, all you need to program Is: 1. The temperature setting desired for cooking, 2.
Page 18: Broiling
BROILING The closerthefood isto the broilelement,the fasterthemeat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink In the center. BROILING TIPS: Movingthe meat farther away from theelement letsthe meat cook to the center while browning outside. Sideone should be cooked I - 2 minutes longer than side two. Please note: The recommended...
Page 19 SELF.CLEAN CYCLE (3 HOURS - NORMAL CLEAN TIME) BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE Please Note: 1. Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven racks, all utensils and any foil that may be In the oven. DO not The door gasket is designed to have a 5"-6"...
Page 20: Self.clean Cycle
WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE 4. Press the STOP TIME pad. 5. Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad FINISHED: to select the time of day you want the 1. Walt until the LOCK display goes out. The oven cycle to end and the oven to turn off. temperature must drop below the locking temperature Make sure your oven tight is off during a self-clean cycle before the door can be unlocked.
Page 21: Cleaning Tips
CLEANING TIPS On the following .pages, all removable parts on your range are shown. Refer to those pages when cleaning your range. Warm water, a rnlld detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all clsanable parts of your range. Do not use metal scouring pads, except where recommended.
Page 22 GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOP CLEANING Cleaning of glass.ceramic cooktop is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass-ceramic cooktop follow these basic steps. DAILY CLEANING: 3. With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to Use only Cook Top Cleaning Creme®...
Page 23 To remove: REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS 1. Open the door to the stop position (see Illustration). 2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and otf the hinges. DO NOT lift the door by the handle. NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms are at stop position, do not bump or try to move...
Page 24 REMOVABLE KNOBS REPLACING OVEN LIGHT MOLDED GLASS RETAINER SPRING CLIP All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sure that the GLASS_ knob is In the OFF position before removal. COVER Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull...
Page 25 BEFORE CALLING SERVICE DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM UNTIL YOU CHECK • RANGE DISPLAY Possible range malfunction • Press CLEAR/OFF. Let range cooldown for FLASHING "F" one hour. Place range back Into cooking or A NUMBER; OVEN cleanlng cycle. If problem repeats, call for STOPS WORKING service.
Page 26 BEFORE CALLING SERVICE (CO.TINUED) DoNPI " CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK • OVEN TEMPERA- • Thermostat Calibration See adjustments described following this TURESEEMS section. INACCURATE • Improper rack position • FOODS DO NOT Check broilpan placement. See broiling section. •...
Page 27 "DO-IT-YOURSELF" OVEN TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than 3. Press the UP arrow to Increase your the oven It replaced. We recommend that you use your oven's temperature up to +35° HoI-rER. new oven a few weeks to become more familiar with it, Press the DOWN arrow pad to decrease following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
Page 28 NOTES 2"I...
Page 29 "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 technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Selll"...

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