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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.3261*
Kenmore
Slide-in Gas Range
Estufa a Gas
* = color number, número de color
P/N 139901306 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
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.3261* Kenmore ® Slide-in Gas Range Estufa a Gas * = color number, número de color P/N 139901306 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Self Clean ....................23 Solutions to Common Problems ..............30 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 instructions. Pay attention to If the information in this manual is these symbols and follow all instructions not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal given.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Wear proper apparel. Loose- fitting or hanging garments should never be Tip Over Hazard worn while using this appliance. Do not let • A child or adult can tip the clothing or other flammable materials come appliance and be killed.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • User Servicing—Do not repair or replace IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN any part of the appliance unless specifi- • Never use your appliance for warming or cally recommended in the manuals. All heating the room.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN COOKTOP Before manually cleaning any Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust part of the oven, be sure all controls are flame size so it does not extend beyond the turned off and the oven is cool.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Other surfaces of the appliance This appliance allows for conversion to may become hot enough to cause burns Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. including oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

  • Page 8: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners Burner cap To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame Burner cap lip size.
  • Page 9 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 10: Setting Surface Burners

    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 11: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the control panel. When the oven Types of Oven Racks is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.

  • Page 12: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Oven control features Minimum & maximum control settings All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum Bake - Use to start a normal Bake function. time and temperature settings that may be entered into the 2. Broil - Use to select Broil function. control.
  • Page 13 Oven Controls Setting The Clock Add 1 Minute When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the Use Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the timer. Each display (Figure 10). The time of day must first be set before press of the key will add 1 minute.
  • Page 14 Oven Controls Changing Oven Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout The oven control is preset for temperatures in °F (Fahrenheit) The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock when shipped from the factory. The control can be changed to the oven control keys.
  • Page 15 Oven Controls Setting Bake Setting Convec Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using Benefits of the convection bake feature: normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating • Foods may cook up to 25% faster, saving time and energy. when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food •...
  • Page 16 Oven Controls Setting Convec Roast Tips for convection baking: Convection bake rack positions: The Convec Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using • Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, the Convec Roast function will be juicier and poultry will be biscuits and breads.
  • Page 17 Oven Controls Setting Convec Convert To program oven for Convec Convert with recipe temperature of 425°F (218°C) and to shut-off after 30 minutes: Pressing the Convec Convert key automatically converts the Press Convec Bake. cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking.
  • Page 18 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or turn the oven function off after a desired length of time. cleaning functions.
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Setting Broil To set the Broil with the default temperature of 550°F (288°C): Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food. to radiant heat for optimum browning results.
  • Page 20 Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook Warm & Hold™ The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for oven temperatures for longer periods of time. Slow Cook is ideal more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result for roasting beef, pork, and poultry.
  • Page 21 Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of Sabbath and Holidays) 350°F (176°C) and activate the Sabbath feature: Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the 2.
  • Page 22 Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperatures To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The accurate baking temperatures.

  • Page 23: Self Clean

    Oven Controls Self Clean • Remove any excessive build up caused by spills. Any spill on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well starting a self clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water above normal cooking temperatures.
  • Page 24 Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed.

  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl...
  • Page 26 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF ignition port slots all of the surface burners and allow them to cool. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency.

  • Page 27: Removing And Replacing The Oven Door

    Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, Oven door lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. hinge To remove the oven door: locations Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 29).

  • Page 28: Replacing The Oven Light

    Care and Cleaning Replacing the Oven Light Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (See Figure 33).

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
  • Page 31 Before You Call Appliance is not level • Be sure floor is level, strong and stable enough to adequately support range. If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. • Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven and place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.
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