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Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos:
790. 9132*
Kenmore
®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, código de color
P/N 316902023 Rev B
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 Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790. 9132* Kenmore ® Electric Range Estufa eléctrica * = color number, código de color P/N 316902023 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ............... 15 Sears Service ................. back cover 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC- COOKTOP GLASS COOK TOP MODELS • • • • • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. • Do not cook on broken cook top — If cook top should Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate turning it on, and turn the element off before removing...
  • Page 6: Product Record/Serial Plate Location

    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.
  • Page 7: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly The size and type of heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan cookware used will bottom. The most popular materials available are: influence the radiant element power level Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
  • Page 8: About The Ceramic Glass Cooktop

    Before Setting Surface Controls About the ceramic glass cooktop Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located Your appliance is equipped with two different types of below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control cooktop outlines the area of the surface element panel —...
  • Page 9: Home Canning

    Before Setting Surface Controls Types of cooktop surface elements Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element sure to read all the information they have available as well...
  • Page 10: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Radiant 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.
  • Page 11 Setting Surface Controls Dual radiant surface element (some models) To operate the dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig.
  • Page 12: Warm And Ready Zone

    Setting Surface Controls Warm & Ready™ Zone (some models) Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked recommended food settings (See Fig. 3). If a particular foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as (See Fig.
  • Page 13: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks flat handle The oven vent is located under the left side of the contr under the left side of the contr under the left side of the contr under the left side of the control ol ol ol ol under the left side of the contr oven rack panel...
  • Page 14: Oven Control Features

    Oven Control Features For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below. Function indicator lights - These Cook indicator lights Bake Broil Time located above the OVEN key pad will glow PREHEAT Steam Timer...
  • Page 15: Changing Oven Temperature Display (F° Or C°)

    Setting Oven Controls Changing temperature display (°F or °C) Setting Timer The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit) The timer allows you to track your cooking times without when shipped from the factory. The display may be interfering with the cooking process.
  • Page 16: Setting Bake

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Operating oven light (on some models) Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking Press the on the control panel to turn the oven light ON using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound or OFF.
  • Page 17: Setting Cook Time

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time To change the oven temperature or cook time after Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking has started: baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. 1.
  • Page 18: Setting Delay Start

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the To change the oven temperature or cook time after oven baking or cleaning functions. baking has started: FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let 1.
  • Page 19: Broil

    Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The suggested broil settings table (See Fig. 3) is provided for recommendations only.
  • Page 20: Warm & Hold

    Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting oven temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to Warm & Hold keeps cooked foods warm for serving up to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm uses, follow your recipe times and temperature &...
  • Page 21: Care & Cleaning

    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 30-60 Painted body parts minutes.
  • Page 22: Steam Clean

    Care & Cleaning Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical-free and time- when opening the oven door. The cycle includes a cool- saving method to assist in the routine cleaning of your down period, so you may immediately use a soft cloth oven.
  • Page 23: General Cleaning

    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 result in sparking or fire.
  • Page 24: Cooktop Cleaning And Maintenance

    Care & Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot your ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop®...
  • Page 25: Aluminum Foil And Utensils

    Care & Cleaning Cooktop cleaning (con’t) Aluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials metal and some nylon pads.
  • Page 26: Removing And Replacing Lift-Off Oven Door

    Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door Oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or hinge replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below locations carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. The door is heavy.
  • Page 27: Before You Call - 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 & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. •...
  • Page 28 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 &...
  • Page 29 Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Metal marks on the cooktop. • Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
  • Page 30: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 31: Master Protection Agreement

    Protection Agreements...

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