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Kenmore 790.7400 Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.7423 *
Kenmore
Gas Range
Estufa de gas
* = color number, número de color
P/N 807189601 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
7400*
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español 7400* Model/Modelos: 790.7423 * Kenmore ® Gas Range Estufa de gas * = color number, número de color P/N 807189601 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting Surface Controls ................13 Please carefully read and save these instructions ....... 2 Setting Surface Burners ................13 Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty ..........2 Oven Controls ..................... 14 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............9 Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ..........14 Oven vent location ..................

  • 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 If the information in this manual these symbols and follow all instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion given.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in Tip Over Hazard serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or •...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read and follow the below • For electric ignition models only--Do not instructions and precautions for unpacking, attempt to operate the range during a installing, and servicing your appliance: power failure. If the power fails, always •...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. flat bottoms large enough to cover the • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place surface unit heating element. The use of oven racks in desired location while oven undersized utensils will expose a portion is cool.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Before manually cleaning any DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE part of the range, be sure all controls are HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING turned off and the range is cool.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT RECORD Avoid fire hazard or electrical In this space below, record the date of shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an purchase, model and serial number of your extension cord, or remove grounding prong product.

  • Page 9: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 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 10: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the the surface burners burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly seated (See Figure 7).

  • Page 11: Using Proper Cookware

    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 12: Home Canning

    Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely.

  • Page 13: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls 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 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 Suggestions for Convec Bake: Convec Bake • For optimum cooking results, it is recommended to preheat Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat the oven when baking foods such as cookies, biscuits, and uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat breads.
  • Page 20 Oven Controls Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Setting Broil the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook- top will become very hot which can cause burns. Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results.
  • Page 21 Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting oven temperature Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference 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: 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 25 Care & Cleaning General Cleaning Cleaning surface burner grates Refer to Table 4 in this chapter for more detailed information • Clean only after the grates are completely cool. about cleaning specific parts of the range. • Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive Before manually cleaning any part of the cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.
  • Page 26 Care & Cleaning Replacing oven light (some models) To clean the burner head ignition ports Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port glove for protection against possible broken glass.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 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 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 30 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.
  • Page 31 Before You Call...

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790.7423 series 7400 series

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