Kenmore 790-4942 Series Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 790-4942 Series Use & Care Manual

Electric built-in oven

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modèle: 790-4942*, 790-4940*
Kenmore
Electric Built-In Oven
Horno de pared doble
* = color number, número de color
P/N 139900101 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modèle: 790-4942*, 790-4940* Kenmore ® Electric Built-In Oven Horno de pared doble * = color number, número de color P/N 139900101 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Care and Cleaning ..................19 Please carefully read and save these instructions ....... 2 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven ..........19 Kenmore Limited Warranty ..............2 Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ..........20 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............7 Replacing the oven light .................21 Oven vent location ..................
  • 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 oven 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 an oven 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 use a broiler pan without its insert. • Do not attempt to operate the oven Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat during a power failure. If the power fails, to drain away from the high heat of the always turn off the oven.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. this appliance for complete installation and SELF-CLEANING OVENS grounding instructions. • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. DO NOT TOUCH HEATING Before using self-clean, remove the broiler ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware OVEN - Heating elements may be hot even from the oven.
  • Page 7: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.
  • Page 8: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Oven Control Features Minimum and Maximum Control Settings Timer Set-Off - Use to set or cancel the timer. All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and 2. Cook Time - Use to enter length of desired cooking time. temperature settings that may be entered into the control.
  • Page 9 Oven Controls Setting the Clock Add 1 Minute When the appliance is first powered on, 12:00 will flash in the Use the Add 1 Minute key to set additional minutes to the timer. display (See Figure 3). The time of day must first be set before Each press of the key will add 1 additional minute.
  • Page 10 Oven Controls Changing Oven Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout The oven control is preset to display temperatures in Fahrenheit The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock (°F) when shipped from the factory. The control can be changed the oven control.
  • Page 11 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) and 550°F (288°C).
  • Page 12 Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Warm & Hold™ The Delay Start feature delays starting time to oven cooking or Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished.
  • Page 13 Oven Controls Setting Broil To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F: Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
  • Page 14 Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperatures Restoring Factory Default Settings Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure When new, your appliance left the factory with predetermined accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your (default) oven control settings. Over time, users may have made recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
  • Page 15 Oven Controls To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature: Sabbath and Holidays) Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day. For further assistance, guidelines for proper 2.
  • Page 16 Oven Controls To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Press To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start keys simultane- ously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone, and SAb will disappear from the display.
  • Page 17: Self Clean

    Oven Controls tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie filling) to remain on Self Clean the surface because they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning. A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures. The high temperature elim- •...
  • Page 18 Oven Controls message to appear (See Figure 22). When this message turns off, the oven may be opened. 3. Before restarting Self Clean, be sure to read important notes below. Important note: Figure 22: Hot (L) and door OPn (R) •...
  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl...
  • Page 20: Removing And Replacing The Oven Door

    Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, Oven door lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. hinge To remove the oven door: locations Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 23).
  • Page 21: Replacing The Oven Light

    Care and Cleaning Replacing the oven light Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (See Figure 27).
  • Page 22: Before You Call

    Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat 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. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Causes...
  • Page 23: 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 effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
  • Page 24 Before You Call...

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