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Kenmore ELECTRIC RANGE 790.466 Use & Care Manual

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P/N 318203802 Rev. B (0601)

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  • Page 1 lectric Range Slide-in models Estufa el_ctrica Modelos deslizables Models, Modelos 790.4660_ = Color number, nt3mero de color Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman www, sears,com ® Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. iii ..iH ... P/N 318203802 Rev. B (0601)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware ... 11 Cookware Material Types ... Appliance Warranty Kenmore Elite OneYear 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 or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1=800.4=MY=HOME ® to arrange for free repair, if this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    = Storage in or on appliance--Flammable should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the drawer (if equipped). plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware recommended in and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
  • Page 4 If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven may begin to operate again. (Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.)

  • Page 5: Product Record

    = Do not use oven cleaners--No cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. = Do not clean door gasket--The tial fora good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, FOR CLEAN- damage or move the gasket.

  • Page 6: Protection Agreements

    Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you moneyand aggravation.

  • Page 7: Range Features

    Broil Pan insert Broil Pan Convection Rack Griddle Note: The features of your range will vary according to model. Electronic Oven Control with Clock and Kitchen Timer Left Rear 6" Warm & Ready Element Control Drawer Control & Indicator Light...

  • Page 8: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure t ).
  • Page 9 Setting Surface Controls Operating Single Radiant Surface The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right rear (Figure t ) and left rear (Figure 2) element positions. To Operate the Single Surface Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
  • Page 10 The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough to cause burns. Avoid placing hands on or near the Warmer Zone until the Warmer Zone Hot Surface indicator light is OFF. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot. (cont'd) Zone to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone.

  • Page 11: Setting Surface Controls

    Surface Cooking Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations cookware as shown in Figure 2.

  • Page 12: Before Setting The Oven Controls

    OVEN VENT Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot. Air Circulation in the Oven For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around...

  • Page 13: Control Pad Features

    An ENTRY acceptance beep will sound each time a Maximum control pad is touched (the Oven Lockout pad is delayed 3 seconds). Control An ENTRY ERROR tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature.

  • Page 14: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls 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 15 ON/OFF The oven control has a factory preset built-in t 2 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than t t hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking.
  • Page 16 The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the Oven from being turned ON. it does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven lights. iNSTRUCTiONS To activate...
  • Page 17 Setting Temperature Display The BROIL _ and FLEX CLEAN _ oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. INSTRUCTIONS To change display from Fahrenheit...
  • Page 18 Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be programmed to preheat at any temperature between t 70°F to 550°F.
  • Page 19 The BAKE _ pad controls normal baking, if preheating is necessary, refer to the PREHEAT _ instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 ° F to 550 ° F (The sample shown below is for 350°F).
  • Page 20 Oven Baking information For best results, preheat 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.
  • Page 21 Preheating is not necessary when cooking casseroles with Convection Bake. When using Convection Bake with a single rack, place oven rack in position 2 or 3. If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in positions 2 and 4 or in positions 2, 3 and 4.
  • Page 22 Timed Bake, a Delayed Timed Bake setting, the Convection Convert feature will display a "CF" for check food when the bake time is 75% complete (see Figure 4). At this time the oven control sound 3 beeps at regular intervals until baking has finished.
  • Page 23 • Position multiple racks to accommodate • Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods. If the oven heat escapes often, the Slow Cook time may need to be extended. • Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown.
  • Page 24 Bake,Timed _/ZL'T... The BAKE _k'_AK_) or CONVECTION BAKE _t_'_ The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select. iNSTRUCTiONS To program the oven to begin automatically (example: BAKE at 350°F for 30 minutes)
  • Page 25 CONVECTION BAKE _, automatic timer of the Delayed Start will turn the oven on at the time you select in advance. Note: if your cJock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake cycle can never be set to start more than 12 hours in advance.
  • Page 26 CONVECTION BAKE ',_UA_,LI' OVEN COOK TiME the Delayed Time Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Note: If your clock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake cycle can never be set to start more than 12 hours in advance.
  • Page 27 The BREADS pad adds a preheat feature to the bake cycle to thoroughly heat the oven from top to bottom to give more evenly browned foods. Refer to (Figure 4) for foods to cook in each category.
  • Page 28 The Warm & Hold _ The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold feature will shut the oven OFF. The Warm & Hold feature may be used without any other cooking operations or can be used after cooking has finished using BAKE, CONVECTION The Warm &...
  • Page 29 Searing Grill for searing meats (Figure 6). The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the oven broiler. DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert. Always place insert on the broiler pan with ribs and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan(See Figure 5).
  • Page 30 If the oven light will be needed during the Sabbath, press _ is turned ON and the Sabbath feature is active, the oven light will remain ON until the Sabbath feature is turned OFF. If the oven light needs to be OFF, be sure to turn the oven light OFF before activating the Sabbath feature.
  • Page 31 To Set the Sabbath Feature Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut off. When power is returned the oven will not turn back on automatically. The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath and the food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature, however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath.

  • Page 32: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

    Set the Warmer Drawer Rack in either position as shown below (Figure 1). _Warmer _upward Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warmer Drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned. Operating...
  • Page 33 Rack in the downward position (see Figure 6). Place the bowl on the rack in the Warmer Drawer and follow the Warmer Drawer and Proof bread Control setting instructions at the top of this page. Note: For best results, do not operate the main oven while using the Proof Bread feature. (cont'd)

  • Page 34: Self Cleaning

    DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the Self-Cleaning oven. • DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
  • Page 35 DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use care when opening the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Oven Temperature

    Adjusting Oven Temperature The temperature in the oven has been preset at the factory. When first using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. cool for the temperature you select, you can adjust the actual oven temperature to be more or less than what is displayed.

  • Page 37: General Care & Cleaning

    DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. Oven Door Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in water.
  • Page 38 General Care & Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and pr0per cleaning is essential to maintaining Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTopO Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com no-scratch cleaning pad.

  • Page 39: Removing And Replacing The Oven Door

    Read the following recommendations: Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.
  • Page 40 To remove the glass shield, pull the back side of the shield toward the inside of the oven in a manner to lift it up from the oven side. The glass shield should come out easily by pushing a little toward front of the range.
  • Page 41 When reinstalling the "hidden bake" cover, be sure to put it all the way to the back of the oven and lay it down on the 2 shoulder screws. Then push the front edge of the cover in its place below the front bracket.

  • Page 42: Before You Call

    OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Range is not level. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.

  • Page 43: Ovenlightdoesnot Work

    "Stopping or Interrupting Soil not completely Hand clean bottom, front top of oven, frame or door area outside oven seal before the removed after self= self-cleaning is started. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough cleaning cycle.

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