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Kenmore 790.3260 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.3260*
Kenmore
Slide-in Gas Range
Estufa de Gas
* = color number, numéro de color
P/N 139901305 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 2C3
www.sears.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.3260* Kenmore ® Slide-in Gas Range Estufa de Gas * = color number, numéro de color P/N 139901305 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before Setting Oven Controls ..............11 Oven Controls ..................... 12 Kenmore Limited Warranty ..............2 Self Clean ....................18 Before Setting Surface Controls ..............8 Care and Cleaning ..................20 Setting Surface Burners ................10 Before You Call ................... 23...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions If the information in this manual is given. not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal Do not attempt to install or operate your injury or death.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Wear proper apparel. Loose- Tip Over Hazard fitting or hanging garments should never be • A child or adult can tip the worn while using this appliance. Do not let appliance and be killed.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • User Servicing—Do not repair or replace IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN any part of the appliance unless specifi- • Never use your appliance for warming or cally recommended in the manuals. All heating the room.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN COOKTOP Before manually cleaning any Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust part of the oven, be sure all controls are flame size so it does not extend beyond the turned off and the oven is cool.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Other surfaces of the appliance Conversion to L.P. Gas may become hot enough to cause burns Personal injury or death from including oven vent openings and surfaces electrical shock may occur if the conversion near these openings, oven doors, and to L.P.

  • Page 8: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of Burner cap harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size.
  • Page 9 Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Setting Proper Burner Flame Size Do not place flammable items such as plastic Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and the cooktop when it is in use.

  • Page 10: Setting Surface Burners

    Setting Surface Burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.

  • Page 11: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location Types of Oven Racks The oven vent is located under the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary flat handle for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. oven rack Do not block oven vent.

  • Page 12: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls 1. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. Minimum & maximum control settings 2. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day. All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the 3.
  • Page 13 Oven Controls Silent or Audible Control Mode To cancel the OVEN LOCK feature Important note: Cancelling the Oven Lock feature does not work The oven control is factory preset with audible tones active. The while oven is in self clean. control may be programmed for silent operation.
  • Page 14 Oven Controls Setting Timer To set Bake 1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door. To set the timer 2. Press Bake. The display will show 350°. 1. Press Timer ON/OFF. 3. To set temperature press . By pressing 2. Press and hold to increase the time.
  • Page 15 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after oven baking or cleaning functions.
  • Page 16 Oven Controls Setting Broil If a broil pan and insert are not included you may purchase them. Call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure and order broiler kit 5304442087. to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is To set Broil factory preset to broil at HI (550°F/288°C).
  • Page 17 Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting Oven Temperature Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 ensure an accurate baking temperature.

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20: 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 of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs...
  • Page 21 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners To avoid possible burns do not attempt any of ignition port the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all slots of the surface burners and allow them to cool. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application port needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency.
  • Page 22 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, hinge lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. locations To remove the oven door: Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 15).

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25 Before You Call Flames inside oven or smoking from • Excessive spillovers in oven. For example, this will happen for pie spillovers or large oven vent. amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven.

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