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Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790. 9011*, 9300* Kenmore ® Electric Range Estufa eléctrica * = color number, código de color P/N 316902003 Rev C Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Service ................. back cover Setting Clock ..................11 Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and Tip Over Hazard instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
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Important Safety Instructions NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in Do not heat unopened food containers — the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, result in injury.
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COIL COOK TOP MODELS COOKTOP Protective liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only • • • • • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns. • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks flat handle The oven vent is located under the left rear surface under the left rear surface under the left rear surface under the left rear surface under the left rear surface oven rack element element...
Before Setting Surface Controls About the surface elements Using proper cookware The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the The size and type of temperature rises, the element will glow red. cookware used will influence the surface For efficient cooking, turn OFF the surface element just element power level before cooking is complete.
Before Setting Surface Controls Cookware material types Home Canning The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly Be sure to read and observe all the following points when heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA bottom.
Setting Surface Controls Surface element settings The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.
Oven Control Features For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below. Indicator lights — These indicator lights show if Bake or Broil is active. Up and down arrow Bake pad —...
Setting Oven Controls Setting Timer Setting Bake The oven may be programmed to Bake at any temperature The timer allows you to track your cooking times without from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset interferring the cooking process. The timer may be set from bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The suggested broil settings (See Fig. 3) are provided for recommendations only.
Setting Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Operating oven light (on some models) Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few oven door is opened.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and Control knobs built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- Painted body parts 60 minutes.
Care & Cleaning General cleaning Adhere to the following precautions when using spray Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is oven cleaners: • • • • • COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns. DO NOT spray cleaner on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a short circuit and Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the...
Care & Cleaning Surface elements and drip bowls Surface elements may appear to have Cleaning drip bowls cooled after they have been turned off. The surface Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and elements may still be hot and burns may occur if touched dry while still warm.
Care & Cleaning Raising and lowering the cooktop (some models) Relacing oven light (some models) To avoid possible burns DO NOT turn Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts the surface elements on when the cooktop is raised. Be are COOL before replacing oven light.
Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below Oven door carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands hinge positioned away from the door hinge area. locations with oven door The door is heavy.
Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. •...
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Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively when broiling. • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section. • 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 &...