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Kenmore 790.4253 Series Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 790.4253 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.4253*, 790.4251*
Kenmore
Electric Range
Estufa Eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 139901301 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 Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.4253*, 790.4251* Kenmore ® Electric Range Estufa Eléctrica * = color number, número de color P/N 139901301 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Types of Cooktop Surface Elements ............11 Home Canning ..................11 Please carefully read and save these instructions ....... 2 Setting Surface Controls ................12 Kenmore Limited Warranty ..............2 Before Setting Oven Controls..............14 Before Setting Surface Controls ..............9 Oven vent location ..................14 Using proper cookware ................

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appli- Tip Over Hazard ance. • A child or adult can tip the This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to appliance and be killed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not store items of interest to Stepping, leaning, or sitting on children in the cabinets above a range or on the door or drawers of a range can result in the backguard of the range.
  • 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 and not extend over adjacent surface COOKTOPS elements. To reduce the risk of burns, • Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the ignition of flammable materials, and cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and 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 • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. shock. Failure to follow this warning may Before using self-clean, remove the broiler cause serious injury, fire, or death.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. PRODUCT RECORD In the 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 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 10: About The Radiant Surface Elements

    Before Setting Surface Controls About the Radiant Surface Elements Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel—...

  • Page 11: Types Of Cooktop Surface Elements

    Before Setting Surface Controls Types of Cooktop Surface Elements Home Canning The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located Canning can generate large amounts of steam. below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic class Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to will outline the size and type of element available.

  • Page 12: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Radiant Surface Element Settings Single Radiant Surface Elements The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of To operate the single radiant element: food being cooked will influence the surface element power Surface elements may appear to have cooled level setting needed for best cooking results.
  • Page 13 Setting Surface Controls Dual Radiant Surface Elements (some models) To operate the dual radiant element: Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

  • Page 14: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Oven Rack Description Before using the self clean feature, be sure to The oven vent is located under the control panel (See Figure 11). remove all oven racks and accessories from the oven cavity to When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent.

  • Page 15: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. 13. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and timer. 2. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day. 14. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at 3.
  • Page 16 Oven Controls Setting the Clock Changing the Temperature Display When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup- The electronic oven control is set to display Fahrenheit (ºF) when ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the shipped from the factory.
  • Page 17 Oven Controls Setting the Timer Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting and 12-Hour Energy Saving Feature The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven control has a factory-preset 12-Hour Energy Saving To set the timer: feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is left Press Timer ON/OFF.
  • Page 18 Oven Controls Setting Bake For best results: Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. The PREHEAT oven light is on until the set • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, bake temperature is reached, when a reminder tone will sound biscuits and breads.
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the baking or cleaning functions.
  • Page 20 Oven Controls Setting Broil Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
  • Page 21 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 ensure serving for up to three hours after cooking has finished. After an accurate baking temperature.

  • 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.
  • Page 23 Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Delayed Start Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: To start Delay Start Self Clean: Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop.

  • Page 24: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Table 4: Cleaning Recommendations Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid Painted body parts detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and Painted decorative trim dry.
  • Page 25 Care & Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning 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 26 Care & Cleaning General Cleaning Replacing the Oven Light (some models) Table 4 for more detailed information about cleaning The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is specific parts of the range. covered with a glass shield held by screws. The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven Before manually cleaning any part of the is in use.
  • Page 27 Care & Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door To avoid possible injury when removing or Oven door replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully hinge and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned locations away from the door hinge area.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 Oven control panel beeps and • Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code. displays any code error •...
  • Page 30 Before You Call Oven smokes excessively when • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions on page broiling • Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element. • Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling.

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