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Kenmore 970C5037 Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Français
Model/Modèles: 970C5037*
Kenmore
Electric Range
Cuisinière Électrique
* = color number, numéro de color
P/N 316902149 Rev A
Sears Canada Inc.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Model/Modèles: 970C5037* Kenmore ® Electric Range Cuisinière Électrique * = color number, numéro de color P/N 316902149 Rev A Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3 www.sears.ca...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting Surface Controls ................12 Surface element settings .................12 Please carefully read and save these instructions ....... 2 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............13 Kenmore Limited Warranty ..............2 Oven vent location ...................13 Parts and Repair Service ................3 Oven Controls ..................... 14 Before Setting Surface Controls ...............

  • Page 3: Parts And Repair Service

    Parts and Repair Service Parts and Repair Service Sears Parts and Repair Services WE’RE THERE FOR YOU LONG AFTER THE SALE To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call 1.800.4.MY.HOME (1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair store. Delivery to your home is available.
  • Page 4 Parts and Repair Service 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. See Figure 1 for serial plate location. Model No.

  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7 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 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Utensil handles should be turned inward IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON COOKTOPS WITH and not extend over adjacent surface COIL ELEMENTS elements — To reduce the risk of burns, Protective liners — Do not use ignition of flammable materials, and aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, spillage due to unintentional contact with...
  • Page 9 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 10: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat The size and type of cookware is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The used will influence the radiant ele- most popular materials available are: ment power level setting needed Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.

  • Page 11: Home Canning

    Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Element On indicator lights Canning can generate large amounts of steam. The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned vent steam away from you.

  • Page 12: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Surface element settings To operate the surface elements: Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched to the desired setting (See Figure...

  • Page 13: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element. 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 14: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. 18. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. 3. Convec Bake - Use to set convection feature. Minimum and Maximum Control Settings 4.
  • Page 15 Oven Controls Setting Clock Silent or audible control mode When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup- The appliance may be set for silent or audible operation. If the silent mode is selected, most of the sounds associated with ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display.
  • Page 16 Oven Controls Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour Setting Bake energy saving feature Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking The oven control has a factory-preset 12-hour energy saving using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is set bake temperature is reached.
  • Page 17 Oven Controls Baking tips Setting Cook Time • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. biscuits, and breads. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends.
  • Page 18 Oven Controls Setting Delay Start To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has started: Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven baking or cleaning functions. 1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time. Food Poisoning Hazard.
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Important notes: Convec Bake • The convection fan will begin rotating once Convec Bake Benefits of convection cooking include: has been activated. • Foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. • If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is •...
  • Page 20 Oven Controls Setting Broil Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook- Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure top will become very hot which can cause burns. to flame heat for optimum browning results.
  • Page 21 Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Electrical Outlet and Circuit Protection (Some Models) Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for For protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt circuit serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 breaker reset is provided near the electric outlet located on top hours, Warm &...

  • Page 22: Self Clean

    Oven Controls Self Clean • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well Clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth. above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com- Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe...
  • Page 23 Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Delayed Start Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: To start Delay Start Self Clean: 1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed. 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop.
  • Page 24 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 25: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Table 4: 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 26 Care & Cleaning General Cleaning Surface elements and drip bowls Refer to Table 4 in this chapter for more detailed information To remove the surface elements and drip bowls: about cleaning specific parts of the range. Surface elements may appear to have cooled Before manually cleaning any part of the after they have been turned off.
  • Page 27 Care & Cleaning Cleaning drip bowls To raise and lower the cooktop: Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry Remove all items from cooktop and set aside. while still warm. Hard to remove, burned on soil can be removed 2.
  • Page 28 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 Before You Call Oven smokes excessively when • Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in Oven Controls chapter on broiling. page • 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 32 02488 424712 10.20.08 SR Printed in the U.S.A.

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