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Kenmore 790.4658 Series Use And Care Manual

Kenmore 790.4658 Series Use And Care Manual

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790.4658 , 790.4659
= Color number, número de color
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
P/N 318203800 Rev. D (0712)

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  • Page 1 Slide-in models Use & Care Guide Estufa eléctrica Modelos deslizables Manual de uso y cuidado Models, Modelos 790.4658 , 790.4659 = Color number, número de color Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com P/N 318203800 Rev. D (0712)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware ... 10 Before Setting the Oven Controls ... 11 Kenmore 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

    Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
  • Page 4 • Do not heat unopened food containers—Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. • Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded. IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEAN- ING YOUR RANGE • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter.

  • 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 money and aggravation.

  • Page 7: Range Features

    6” Single Radiant 790-4659* Element Hot Surface Indicator Light 9” Single Radiant Element Note: The features of your range will vary according to model. Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer 6” Single Radiant Element 6” - 9” Dual Radiant Element Removable 8”...

  • Page 8: Setting Surface Controls

    Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
  • Page 9 These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

  • Page 10: Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware

    Setting Surface Controls (cont’d) Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont’d) Figure 1 Figure 2 4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level.

  • Page 11: Before Setting The Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a while.

  • Page 12: Control Pad Functions

    Control Pad Functions Note: The appearance of your oven control may differ slightly from the one illustrated below. However, all functions are the same. Also, push buttons or pads may be shaped differently than those appearing in this Use and Care Guide. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.

  • Page 13: Setting Oven Controls

    Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00".
  • Page 14 Setting Oven Controls (cont’d) To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: 1. Press . "— — —" appears in the display. Bake Bake 2.
  • Page 15 Setting Oven Controls (cont’d) To Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start Features Cook Delay COOK TIME and DELAY START pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON and OFF at the Start Time times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically (Timed Bake) or to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time (Delay Start).
  • Page 16 • Oven too hot. the center. • Incorrect pan size. • Pan not centered in the oven. Cakes not level. • Range not level. • Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded. • Pan warped. Foods not done •...
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls (cont’d) To Set for Broiling: Note: For optimum browning results when broiling, preheat the broil element for 3 to 4 minutes. 1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Oven Temperature

    Setting Oven Controls (cont’d) Setting the Warm & Hold™ Feature Warm & pad turns ON the Serve Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170° F (77°C). The Hold Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm &...

  • Page 19: Self Cleaning

    The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well- ventilated room. DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil.

  • Page 20: Self Cleaning

    Self-Cleaning (cont’d) Self-Clean Time Length For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for average, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self-Clean cycle.

  • Page 21: General Care & Cleaning

    Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings now will reduce the extent and difficulty of major cleaning later.

  • Page 22: Models With Coil Surface Elements

    General Care & Cleaning (cont’d) Models with Coil Surface Elements Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the cooking surface. Before cleaning the surface cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool.

  • Page 23: Cleaning Recommendations For The Ceramic Glass Cooktop

    1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. A lift-up rod will support the top in its raised 2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water. 3. To lower the top, lift the top slightly and lower the rod. Lower the range top down into the A rod swings up to support careful not to pinch fingers.
  • Page 24 3. Grab the door by the sides and pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disen- gage the hinge levers (Figure 2).

  • Page 25: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning (cont’d) Storage Drawer Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can de removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing and Replacing Storage Drawer To remove the drawer: 1.

  • Page 26: Before You Call

    Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. 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 27 A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and the operation. fan may continue to run after the range has been turned “OFF” but may also stop immediately to turn “ON” after a while.

  • Page 28: Sears Service

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