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Electric Range Use & Care Guide Estufa eléctrica Guía para el Uso y Cuidado Models, Modèles 790- .9663 *, 9664 * * = color number, numéro de couleur www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. p/n 316417277 (0707)
Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings ......... 24 Recipes for Slow Cook ............49 Sears Service ............back cover Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to...
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. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
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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 (if pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off equipped)—Stand to the side of the range when opening the door before removing the pan.
Master Protection Agreements Acuerdos de protección Acuerdos maestros de protección Master Protection Agreements ® Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® producto Kenmore está diseñado y fabricado para brindarle años de product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.
Range Features Your Electric Range Features Include: Electronic Oven Control with Timer. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel. Left Front Element & Bridge Control & Electronic Display (some models). Left Front Dual Element Control & Electronic Display (some models). Left Rear 6” or 8” Element Control & Digital Display. Warm &...
Range Features Your Electric Range Features Include (cont’d): 29. Ceramic Smoothtop 30. 6” Single Radiant Element (some models). 31. 7” Single Radiant Element with pan sensing (some models). 32. Bridge Radiant Elements with pan sensing (some models). 33. 6-9” Double Element (some models). 34.
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Before Setting Oven Controls Types of Oven Racks Offset Oven Rack Flat Handle Oven Rack Flat Half Rack (some models) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible.
Before Setting Surface Controls • General Cooktop Information • About Radiant Surface Elements • Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls • Locking & Unlocking the Cooktop About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass.
Setting Surface Controls • Electronic Surface Element Controls (ESEC) • Available ESEC Display Settings • Hot Surface Indicator Lights • Cooktop Sabbath Day Feature and Message (Sb) • ESEC Lockout Feature (- -) The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) Fig. 1 Fig.
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Setting Surface Controls • Recommended Surface Cooking Settings • Operating Single Surface Radiant Controls Recommended Surface Cooking Settings Recommended settings for the Single, Bridge & Triple Surface Radiant Cooktop Elements Setting Type of Cooking HIGH (8.0 - Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 8.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry or deep fat fry MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0)
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Setting Surface Controls • Operating the Double Surface Radiant Control Operating the Double Element (some models) The cooktop is equipped with Double radiant surface elements (See Fig. 1). Indicator lights on the control panel at that position are used to indicate what portions of the double radiant element will heat.
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Setting Surface Controls • Operating the Triple Surface Radiant Control Operating the Triple Element (some models) The cooktop is equipped with a TRIPLE radiant surface element located at the right front cooktop position (See Fig. 1). Indicator Fig. 1 Fig. 2 lights on the control panel at that position are used to indicate what portions of the Triple radiant element will heat.
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Setting Surface Controls • Operating the Bridge Radiant Surface Element Control Operating the Bridge Element (some models) The cooktop is equipped with a “BRIDGE” surface element located at the left cooktop position (See Fig. 1). Indicator lights on the control panel are used to indicate what portions of the Bridge element will heat.
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Setting Surface Controls • Setting Warmer Zone Control Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone Warmer Zone Recommended Food The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at Settings Table serving temperature. Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot Food Item Heating such as;...
Surface Cooking SensaCook™ (some models) Some models come with SensaCook™, a pan sensing feature. The SensaCook™ key will activate or deactivate pan sensing feature and the dual element pan sizing features (Fig. 1). The LED light located above the SensaCook™ pad (Fig. 1) will indicate when this feature is active. If the feature is active, any cooking zone marked SensaCook™...
Surface Cooking • Using Proper Cookware • Cookware Material Types • Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig.
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks • Bread Proofing To Set the Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls: 1. Touch the pad at the Warmer Drawer control position. The Warmer Drawer indicator light will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the Warmer Drawer ON will clear.
Electronic Oven Control Pad Features DELAY START— Use with BAKE, COOK TIME, and CLEAN to program a Delayed Air Guard™ & Cook Time or Delay Self-Cleaning cycle start time. indicator light — Use after preheat to help FLEX START — freshen kitchen air CONV ROAST—...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Clock • Changing between 12 or 24 hour display • Silent Control Operation Setting the Clock The CLOCK 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.
Setting Oven Controls • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode • Timer 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.
Setting Oven Controls • Oven Lockout • Setting Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout Feature 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, Timer or the interior oven light. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
Setting Oven Controls • Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings To Set the Recipe Recall Feature The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store 1 setting for each of the 5 basic cooking pads. The key pads that a recipe may be stored with are BAKE , CONV BAKE , CONV ROAST , CAKES...
Setting Oven Controls • Preheat for Electric Ranges Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT 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. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.
Setting Oven Controls • Using Air Guard™ • Setting Bake Some Important Things to Know Before Setting any Basic Oven Cooking Function: This appliance has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONV BAKE, CONV ROAST, PREHEAT, CAKE or BREAD function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°F.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Cook Time Setting Cook Time The BAKE and COOK TIME pads control the Cook Time feature. The automatic timer of the Cook Time feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Delay Start Setting Delay Start The BAKE , OVEN COOK TIME and DELAY START pads control the Delay Start feature. The automatic timer of the DELAY START feature will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil (Electric Range) 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.
Setting Oven Controls Benefits of Convection Roast: —Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. • Setting Convection Roast —Multiple oven rack baking. • Setting Cakes or Breads —No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting the Food Categories Features The CONV ROAST CAKES BREADS...
Setting Oven Controls • Using the Meat Probe Using and Setting Meat Probe Checking the internal temperature of your food is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the meat probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork.
Setting Oven Controls • Using the Meat Probe Using and Setting the Meat Probe (cont’d) To use the Meat Probe: 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT PREHEAT or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: —Multiple oven rack baking. —No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake The CONV BAKE pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection Bake at any temperature Air circulation of Convection Cooking between 170°...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Convert Feature • Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature 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 oven set converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection Convert MUST be used with a Convection Bake keypad.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Slow Cook Feature • Oven Light 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 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 &...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) OVEN COOK TIME and DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the pad.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont’d) • Setting the Warm & Hold™ Feature It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept.
Warmer Drawer Removal • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer To Remove and Replace Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer.
Self-Cleaning • Preparing for a 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 appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range.
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Self- Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean or Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN pad 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.
Self- Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean • Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY When the Self-Clean cycle is done: 1. The time of day,"DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED"...
Adjusting Oven Temperature • How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The cooking temperatures for in the oven have been pre-set at the factory. When using the oven for the first time, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven may be adjusted.
General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Table How to Clean: Surfaces: Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Aluminum & Vinyl For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil and built-up Painted &...
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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 (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
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General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont’d) • Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop • Removing & Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: •...
General Care & Cleaning • Changing Oven Lights • Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) Changing Oven Lights Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
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 Poor installation.
Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION OCCURRENCE Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide. Oven light does not work. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls. Oven smokes excessively during broiling.
Recipes for Slow Cook with the pork chops. Sprinkle pepper seasoning and parsley on top of pork chops. Cover pan with lid or aluminum foil and place Slow Cook Turkey Breast on rack in the oven. 1 turkey breast Using the Slow Cook feature pad, set control on “Lo” setting for 2 cups chicken broth 5 to 6 hours, or the “Hi”...