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- Page 1 Gas Range Use & Care Guide Cuisinière à gaz Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Models, Modèles 970- 3395 * * = color number, numéro de couleur Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8 Visit our website at: http:// www.sears.ca p/n 316462429 (0609)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sears Service ............back cover • Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings ......... 20 Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage. - Page 4 Important Safety Instructions • Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be left • Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the manual.
- Page 5 Important Safety Instructions FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS (some models) • Do Not Cook on Broken Cook Top—If cook top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. •...
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Page 6: Protection Agreements
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS CONTRATS DE PROTECTION In Canada Au Canada Contrats d'entretien Maintenance Agreements Votre achat a une valeur supplémentaire parce que vous Your purchase has added value because you can depend on ® ® pouvez compter sur le HomeCentral de Sears pour un Sears Home Central for service. -
Page 7: Before Using Your Range
Before Using Your Range Assembly of Burner Heads & Burner Caps (for Deep Well Cooktop models only) Your range is shipped with the Burner Heads and Burner Caps in the correct locations. Packing material is located between the Burner Heads and the cooktop. a. -
Page 8: Range Features
Range Features Your Elite Gas Range Features Include: 1. Electronic Oven Control with Timer. 2. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel. 3. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob. 4. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob or Bridge Burner Valve & Knob (some models). -
Page 9: Before Setting Oven Controls
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks. -
Page 10: Before Setting Surface Controls
Before Setting Oven Controls Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 on page 9). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 4 (See Fig. 2 and Fig. 2 on page page 9). -
Page 11: Surface Cooking
Surface Cooking • Operating Gas Surface Burners • Setting Proper Burner Flame Size • Operating Triple Ring Burner Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame. - Page 12 Surface Cooking • Operating Triple Ring Burner Cont’d (some models) • Operating the Bridge Burner (some models) Operating the Triple Ring Burner at the lowest setting: 1. Push the right front surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (See Fig. 1). 2.
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Page 13: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls
Surface Cooking • Care & Seasoning of the Griddle • Using the Griddle Care & Seasoning of the Griddle Before first use: • Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. • Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). •... -
Page 14: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Indicator Lights • Setting Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls • Warmer Drawer Food Temperature Settings Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer & Bread Proofing Indicator Lights The control and indicator lights for the Warmer Drawer and Bread Proofing features are located on the control panel. The indicator lights will turn ON when the control is set, and remain ON until the controls are turned OFF. -
Page 15: Warmer Drawer Removal
Warmer Drawer Removal • Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer Drawer • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer Drawer The Warmer Drawer has a “Proof Bread” feature that can be used to help prepare bread dough. The recommended length of time to keep the bread dough in the Warmer Drawer is about 45-60 minutes. -
Page 16: Electronic Oven Control Pad Features
Electronic Oven Control Pad Features READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and DELAY START— Use functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature with BAKE, COOK and function follow later in this Use &... -
Page 17: Setting Oven Controls
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Clock • Changing between 12 or 24 hour display • Silent Control Operation Setting the Clock The CLOCK pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. -
Page 18: Continuous Bake Or 12 Hour Energy Saving Mode
Setting Oven Controls • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode • Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER and FLEX CLEAN pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. -
Page 19: Oven Lockout
Setting Oven Controls • Oven Lockout • Setting Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout Feature pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door, prevents the Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Timer or the interior oven light. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY... -
Page 20: Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings
Setting Oven Controls • Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings To Set the Recipe Recall Feature The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store 1 setting for each of the 5 basic cooking pads. The key pads that a recipe may be stored with are BAKE , CONV BAKE , CONV ROAST , CAKES... -
Page 21: Setting Preheat
Setting Oven Controls • Preheat Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set baking temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. -
Page 22: Setting Bake
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Bake Some Important Things to Know Before Setting Cooking Features: The oven has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONV BAKE, CONV ROAST, PREHEAT, CAKE or BREAD function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°F. If needed the oven set temperature may be adjusted at any time. Setting Bake The BAKE pad controls normal baking. -
Page 23: Setting Cook Time
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Cook Time Setting Cook Time The BAKE and COOK TIME pads control the Cook Time feature. The automatic timer of the Cook Time feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY... -
Page 24: Setting Delay Start
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Delay Start Setting Delay Start The BAKE , OVEN COOK TIME and DELAY START pads control the Delay Start feature. The automatic timer of the DELAY START feature will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY... -
Page 25: Setting Broil & Searing Grill
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F, however, the Broil feature temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F and 550°F. -
Page 26: Setting Convection Roast
Setting Oven Controls Benefits of Convection Roast: —Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. • Setting Convection Roast —Multiple oven rack baking. • Setting Cakes or Breads —No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting the Food Categories Features The CONV ROAST CAKES BREADS... -
Page 27: Setting Convection Bake
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: —Multiple oven rack baking. —No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake Roasting Shelf The CONV BAKE pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection Bake at any temperature Air circulation of Convection Cooking between 175°... -
Page 28: Setting Convection Convert
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Convert Feature • Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard Baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the oven set converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection Convert MUST be used with a Convection Bake keypad. -
Page 29: Setting Slow Cook
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Slow Cook Feature • Oven Light Setting the Slow Cook Feature SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &... -
Page 30: Setting The Sabbath Feature
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) OVEN COOK TIME and DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the pad. -
Page 31: Setting Warm & Hold
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont’d) • Setting the Warm & Hold™ Feature It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept. -
Page 32: Self-Cleaning
Self-Cleaning • Preparing for a Self-Clean cycle During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. - Page 33 Self- Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean or Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN pad is used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START pad, a delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The FLEX CLEAN feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00) to be selected.
- Page 34 Self- Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean • Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY When the Self-Clean cycle is done: 1. The time of day,"DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED"...
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Page 35: Adjusting Oven Temperature
Adjusting Oven Temperature • How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The cooking temperatures for in the oven have been pre-set at the factory. When using the oven for the first time, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven may be adjusted. -
Page 36: General Care & Cleaning
General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Table How to Clean: Surfaces: Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Aluminum & Vinyl For general cleaning , use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil and built-up Painted &... - Page 37 General Care & Cleaning • Removing & Replacing Lift-Off Oven Door • Door Care Instructions • Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) Removing & Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.
- Page 38 General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Cooktop, Burner Caps, Burner Heads & Grates Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately.
- Page 39 General Care & Cleaning • Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance (for models with a Ceramic Glass Cooktop only) Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop®...
- Page 40 General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (for models with a Ceramic Glass Cooktop only) • Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop (for models with a Ceramic Glass Cooktop only) • Changing Oven Lights Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop (for models with a Ceramic Glass Cooktop only): •...
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Page 41: Before You Call For Service
Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. -
Page 42: Before You Call
Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems (cont’d) OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Meat is too close to the broil burner. Reposition the oven rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler burner. Meat not properly prepared. -
Page 43: Recipes For Slow Cook
Recipes for Slow Cook with the pork chops. Sprinkle pepper seasoning and parsley on top of pork chops. Cover pan with lid or aluminum foil and place Slow Cook Turkey Breast on rack in the oven. 1 turkey breast Using the Slow Cook feature pad, set control on “Lo” setting for 2 cups chicken broth 5 to 6 hours, or the “Hi”...