Kenmore 790.9507 Series Use & Care Manual
Kenmore 790.9507 Series Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 790.9507 Series Use & Care Manual

Induction range

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Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.9507*
Kenmore Elite
Induction Range
Estufa de induccion
* = color number, número de color
P/N 316902025 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790.9507* Kenmore Elite ® Induction Range Estufa de induccion * = color number, número de color P/N 316902025 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Oven Controls ..................... 16 Warmer Drawer (some models) ............28 Kenmore Elite Warranty ................2 Self Clean ....................31 Before Setting Surface Controls ..............9 Care & Cleaning ..................34 Induction Cooking Zones................11 Before You Call ................... 38 Setting Surface Controls................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appli- ance. Tip Over Hazard This manual contains important safety • A child or adult can tip the symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions range and be killed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read and follow the below Stepping, leaning, or sitting on instructions and precautions for unpacking, the door or drawers of a range can result in installing, and servicing your appliance: serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not attempt to operate the range • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place during a power failure. If the power fails, oven racks in desired location while oven always turn off the range.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Utensil handles should be turned inward IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP MODELS and not extend over adjacent surface elements — To reduce the risk of burns, • Do not cook on broken cook top — If ignition of flammable materials, and cook top should break, cleaning solutions spillage due to unintentional contact with...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. cause serious injury, fire, or death.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. PRODUCT RECORD In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate. Figure 1 for serial plate location.
  • Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Benefits of Induction Surface Cooking Induction Cookware Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat faster Important note: while using less energy. Induction power levels are quick to boil Before using the induction cooking zones, be sure to carefully and efficient when simmering.
  • Page 10 Before Setting Surface Controls When Using the Cooking Zones Important note: Some accessories are made to straddle cooking zones. Never • Be sure to use cooktop cookware made with a magnetic place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface base material.
  • Page 11: Induction Cooking Zones

    Induction Cooking Zones Pan Sensing Correct Incorrect The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions are met before the Cookware base material has Cookware base material is non- good magnetic characteristics. induction cooking zones can operate. magnetic.
  • Page 12 Induction Cooking Zones Cooktop Display Windows The range backguard provides a digital window for each of the cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily monitored and controlled using the window displays in combination with the corresponding control knobs. Available Power Level Settings The cooktop control (Figure...
  • Page 13: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Operating Induction Cooking Zones Do not place flammable items (plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, plastic wrappings, etc.) on the Start most surface cooking on a higher setting and then adjust cooktop when in use. These items could melt or ignite if placed to a lower setting to finish cooking.
  • Page 14 Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Operational Noises Warm Zone Temperature Selection If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium heat level The electronic processes involved in induction cooking may and adjust as needed (See Table 2). Most foods can be kept at create some background noises.
  • Page 15: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel. flat handle When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This oven rack venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
  • Page 16: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls 1. Bake - Use to start a normal Bake function. 19. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. 2. Broil - Use to select Broil function. 20. CLOCK - Use to set time of day. 3.
  • Page 17 Oven Controls Important note: Minimum and Maximum Control Settings The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean, All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and Delay Start, or cooking feature is active. temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An Setting Timer entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched.
  • Page 18 Oven Controls Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours. The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory.
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Setting Oven Lockout Operating Oven Lights The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven the oven control keys. door is opened. Oven lights will not operate during a self clean To activate the oven lockout features: cycle.
  • Page 20 Oven Controls Setting Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 500°F (260°C).
  • Page 21 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends.
  • Page 22 Oven Controls Convection Bake Benefits of convection cooking include: • Foods can cook up to 25 to 30% faster. • Multiple rack baking. • When using convection, use cookware or pans with low sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly. Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven.
  • Page 23 Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast To add Convection Convert to Convection Bake function using default oven set temperature of 350°F: The Convection Roast function combines a cook cycle with the Press Convec Bake. convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the Convection Roast function will be juicier, and poultry will be 2.
  • Page 24 Oven Controls Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Setting Broil the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook- top will become very hot which can cause burns. Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results.
  • Page 25 Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook Warm & Hold™ The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already oven temperatures for longer periods of time. Slow Cook is ideal at serving temperatures.
  • Page 26 Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of Sabbath and Holidays) 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the 2.
  • Page 27 Oven Controls To increase (+) or decrease (-) the oven temperature by 20°F: To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Press and hold Bake until the control produces an audible Press tone (about 6 seconds). The factory offset temperature of To turn off the Sabbath feature: 0 (zero) should appear in the display.
  • Page 28: Warmer Drawer (Some Models)

    Oven Controls Recipe Recall Warmer Drawer (some models) Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your favorite Warm & Ready™ Drawer baking recipe settings. This feature stores and recalls different recipe settings using Bake, Conv Bake, and Conv Roast Recipe The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods Recall may be programmed for any baking temperature at serving temperatures.
  • Page 29 Oven Controls • In the downward position (See Figure 36) to allow for light Warmer Drawer Humidity Controller weight food items and empty cookware (for example, rolls, This feature may be used to control humidity levels in the pastries, and dinner plates) on the rack. warmer drawer.
  • Page 30 Oven Controls Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To replace the warmer drawer: Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compart- To remove the warmer drawer: ment glide channels until they snap into place (See Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in Figure 40).
  • Page 31: Self Clean

    Oven Controls Self Clean • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com- Clean cycle.
  • Page 32 Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Setting Delay Start Self Clean To set self clean: To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the oven.
  • Page 33 Oven Controls Steam Clean 11. Stand to the side of the range out of the way of escaping when opening the oven door. vapor Steam cleaning works best for spot cleaning and light soils on the oven bottom. Steam clean may also be used before manu- Wipe oven cavity and bottom.
  • Page 34: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Table 5: Cleaning recommendations Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up Painted body parts grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse Painted decorative trim with a damp cloth and dry.
  • Page 35 Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. ceramic glass cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
  • Page 36 Care & Cleaning Do not use the following on the cooktop: • Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements metal and some nylon pads.
  • Page 37 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 and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned Oven door away from the door hinge area. hinge locations The door is heavy.
  • Page 38: Before You Call

    Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Causes...
  • Page 39: 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 and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
  • Page 40 Before You Call Oven smokes excessively when • Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on page broiling. • 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 and the element.
  • Page 41 Before You Call Areas of discoloration with metallic • Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended CookTop® sheen on cooktop surface. Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Induction cooking zone does not heat •...
  • Page 42 Before You Call...

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