Kenmore 970-6363* Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Français
Model/Modèles:
970-6362*
Kenmore
Electric Range
Cuisinière électrique
* = color number, numéro de couleur*
P/N 316902121 Rev B
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Model/Modèles: 970-6362* Kenmore ® Electric Range Cuisinière électrique * = color number, numéro de couleur* P/N 316902121 Rev B Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Appliance Warranty ................2 Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Important Safety Instructions ............3-6 Energy Saving feature ..............16 Product Record/Serial Plate Location ..........6 Setting Timer ..................16 Before Setting Oven Controls .............. 7 Oven Lockout ..................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 Definitions and be killed.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in Do not heat unopened food containers — the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, result in injury.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC- COOKTOP GLASS COOK TOP MODELS • • • • • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. • Do not cook on broken cook top — If cook top should Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate turning it on, and turn the element off before removing...
  • Page 6: Product Record/Serial Plate Location

    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 is this Use &...
  • Page 7: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks flat handle under the left side of the contr under the left side of the contr under the left side of the control ol ol ol ol The oven vent is located under the left side of the contr under the left side of the contr oven rack panel...
  • Page 8: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly The size and type of heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan cookware used will bottom. The most popular materials available are: influence the radiant element power level Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
  • Page 9: About The Ceramic Glass Cooktop

    Before Setting Surface Controls About the ceramic glass cooktop Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located Your appliance is equipped with different types of surface below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic indicator lights that will glow on the control panel —...
  • Page 10: Home Canning

    Before Setting Surface Controls Types of cooktop surface elements Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element sure to read all the information they have available as well...
  • Page 11: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.
  • Page 12: Dual Radiant Surface Element (Some Models)

    Setting Surface Controls Dual radiant surface element (some models) To operate the dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig.
  • Page 13: Warm & Ready™ Zone (Some Models)

    Setting Surface Controls Warm & Ready™ Zone (some models) The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature recommended food settings (See Fig. 3). If a particular (See Fig.
  • Page 14: Setting Cooktop Lockout

    Setting Surface Controls Setting COOKTOP LOCKOUT pad is used to activated the COOKTOP LOCKOUT feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON. This feature will lock only the cooktop. To turn the COOKTOP LOCKOUT feature on: 1.
  • Page 15: Oven Control Functions

    Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven. Function indicator lights - These lights located above the functions will glow when the function is active. Oven control keypads 1.
  • Page 16: Changing Temperature Display (F° Or C°)

    Setting Oven Controls Changing temperature display (°F or °C) Setting Timer The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit) The timer allows you to track your cooking times without when shipped from the factory. The display may be interferring the cooking process.
  • Page 17: Oven Lockout

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Oven Lockout Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking The control may be programmed to lockout using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound the oven control key pads and oven door. when the set bake temperature is reached.
  • Page 18: Setting Cook Time

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time To change the oven temperature or cook time after Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking has started: baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop 1. To change press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook automatically after the set cook time ends.
  • Page 19: Setting Delay Start

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the To change the oven temperature or cook time after oven baking or cleaning functions. baking has started: FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let 1.
  • Page 20: Convec. Bake

    Setting Oven Controls Convec. Bake Benefits of convection cooking: • Foods 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 around the oven.
  • Page 21: Broil

    Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The suggested broil settings table (See Fig. 3) is provided for recommendations only.
  • Page 22: Warm & Hold

    Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting oven temperature Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the ensure an accurate baking temperature.
  • Page 23: Select Clean

    Select Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures • Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash a self-clean cycle.
  • Page 24: Select Clean

    Select Clean When Select Clean begins the cleaning cycle, the Delayed Start Select Clean motorized door latch mechanism will automatically start to To set Delay Start Select Clean: lock the oven door and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light 1. Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are DO NO DO NO DO NOT T T T T open the oven door when the DOOR...
  • Page 25: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and • Control knobs built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- •...
  • Page 26: Cooktop Maintenance And Cleaning

    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. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop®...
  • Page 27: General Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning General cleaning Cooktop cleaning Refer to the Cleaning recommendation table in the Care & Cleaning section for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL.
  • Page 28: Replacing Oven Light

    Care & Cleaning Cleaning oven bottom (on some models) Replacing oven light Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts Please note: are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather- On some models the lower oven bake element is visible. faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
  • Page 29: Removing And Replacing Lift-Off Oven Door

    Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or 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.
  • Page 30: Before You Call - Solutions To Common Problems

    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 31 Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively when broiling. • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section. • Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling. • Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat &...
  • Page 32 Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop • Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and surface. utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
  • Page 33: Master Protection Agreements

    Contrats de protection Protection Agreements Contrats de protection principaux Félicitations! Vous avez fait un bon achat. Votre nouvel appareil ® Kenmore est conçu et fabriqué dans le but de vous offrir plusieurs années d'utilisation sans tracas. Cependant, comme tout appareil, il peut nécessiter un entretien préventif ou des réparations occasionnelles.

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