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Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Model/Modèles: 970C5035* Kenmore ® Electric Range Cuisinière Électrique * = color number, numéro de color P/N 316902147 Rev B Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3 www.sears.ca...
Table of Contents Surface element settings .................12 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............13 Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty ..........2 Oven vent location ...................13 Parts and Repair Service................3 Oven Controls ..................... 14 Before Setting Surface Controls ............... 10 Self Clean ....................20 Using proper cookware ................10...
Parts and Repair Service Parts and Repair Service Sears Parts and Repair Services WE’RE THERE FOR YOU LONG AFTER THE SALE To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call 1.800.4.MY.HOME (1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair store. Delivery to your home is available.
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Parts and Repair Service PRODUCT RECORD In this space below, record the date of purchase, model, and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate. See Figure 1 for serial plate location. Model No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appli- ance. Tip Over Hazard This manual contains important safety • A child or adult can tip the symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions range and be killed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read and follow the below Stepping, leaning, or sitting on instructions and precautions for unpacking, the door or drawers of a range can result in installing, and servicing your appliance: serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not attempt to operate the range • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place during a power failure. If the power fails, oven racks in desired location while oven always turn off the range.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Utensil handles should be turned inward IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON COOKTOPS WITH and not extend over adjacent surface COIL ELEMENTS elements — To reduce the risk of burns, Protective liners — Do not use ignition of flammable materials, and aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, spillage due to unintentional contact with...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SELF-CLEANING OVENS For models factory-equipped with a power cord: • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. Before using self-clean, remove the broiler Avoid fire hazard or electrical pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware shock.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat The size and type of cookware is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The used will influence the radiant ele- most popular materials available are: ment power level setting needed Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Element On indicator lights Canning can generate large amounts of steam. The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned vent steam away from you.
Setting Surface Controls Surface element settings To operate the surface elements: Place correctly sized cookware on surface element. Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched to the desired setting (See Figure...
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element. flat handle When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This oven rack venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Oven Controls 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. 3. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle. Feature Min. Temp or Time Max. Temp or Time 4.
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Oven Controls Silent or audible control mode Important notes: 1. Press and hold Delay Start until the control beeps once (about 3 seconds). The present mode appears as OFF • To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch (silent operation) or ON (for audible operation). mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.
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Oven Controls Setting Bake • For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place cookware in rack positions 3 & 6 and Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking pans as shown in Figure 9.
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Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Setting Cook Time Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. oven baking or cleaning functions. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after Food Poisoning Hazard.
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Oven Controls Setting Broil Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook- to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is top will become very hot which can cause burns.
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Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Electrical Outlet and Circuit Protection (some models) Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for For protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt circuit serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 breaker reset may be provided near the electric outlet located hours, Warm &...
Oven Controls Self Clean Important notes: • Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils com- oven racks are not removed they may discolor.
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Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Delayed Start Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: To start Delay Start Self Clean: 1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed. 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop.
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Oven Controls Steam Clean 11. Stand to the side of the range out of the way of escaping when opening the oven door. vapor Steam cleaning works best for spot cleaning and light soils on the oven bottom. Steam clean may also be used before manu- Wipe oven cavity and bottom.
Care & Cleaning Table 4: Cleaning recommendations Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up Painted body parts grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse Painted decorative trim with a damp cloth and dry.
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Care & Cleaning General Cleaning Surface elements and drip bowls Refer to Table 4 for more detailed information about cleaning To remove the surface elements and drip bowls: specific parts of the range. Surface elements may appear to have cooled Before manually cleaning any part of the after they have been turned off.
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Care & Cleaning Cleaning drip bowls To raise and lower the cooktop: Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry Remove all items from cooktop and set aside. while still warm. Hard to remove, burned on soil can be removed 2.
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Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned Oven door away from the door hinge area. hinge locations The door is heavy.
Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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...
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 affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate.
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Before You Call Oven smokes excessively when • Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” page broiling. • 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 and the element.
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