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Kenmore 970C4256 Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Français
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Model/Modèle: 970
4256*
Kenmore Elite
Slide-in Electric Range
Cuisinière Électrique
* = color number, numéro de coleur
P/N 139900801 Rev. A
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Model/Modèle: 970 4256* Kenmore Elite ® Slide-in Electric Range Cuisinière Électrique * = color number, numéro de coleur P/N 139900801 Rev. A Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Solutions to Common Problems ..............40 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............15 Kenmore Elite 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 two (2) years from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

  • Page 3: Parts And Repair Service

    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.
  • Page 4 Parts and Repair Service Model and Serial Plate Location To locate the model and serial plate open oven door and look for the serial plate on the left side of the oven frame. 2500 Record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product in the corresponding space below..

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Never cover any slots, holes, or This manual contains important safety passages in the oven bottom or cover an symbols and instructions. Pay attention to entire oven rack with materials, such as these symbols and follow all instructions aluminum foil.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not store items of interest in • Remove the oven door from any unused cabinets or on the backguard of a range oven if it is to be stored or discarded. children climbing on the range to reach items •...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING • Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a YOUR COOKTOP hot cooking area, be careful to avoid •...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS OVEN For models factory-equipped with a power cord: Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are Avoid fire hazard or electrical turned off and the oven is cool.

  • Page 9: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat element power level setting needed for best cooking results. is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper •...
  • Page 10 Before Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements may appear to have The HOT ELEMENT indicator will appear in the display cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may (Figure 5) when any surface cooking element heats up and will still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level If before it has cooled sufficiently.
  • Page 11 Before Setting Surface Controls Cooktop Lockout (--) Important notes: • Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. accidentally turned ON (including Warmer Zone).

  • Page 12: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
  • Page 13 Setting Surface Controls Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements Important notes: • For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes Suggested settings for single and dual (some models) radiant before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to surface elements complete the cooking process.
  • Page 14 Setting Surface Controls • For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process. • Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. •...

  • Page 15: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The Glide oven rack (some models) allows you to easily slide bakeware in and out to check food or to remove or place items The oven vent is located under the control panel (Figure 16).

  • Page 16: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls Timer Add 1 Cook Minute Time Delay Slow Warm Start Cook & Hold Conv Conv Cakes Conv Bake Broil START Bake Roast Heat Breads Convert Meat Self STOP Guard Probe Clean COOKTOP OVEN LOCKOUT LOCKOUT Timer Set/Off - Use to set and cancel timer.
  • Page 17 Setting Oven Controls Setting The Clock • When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour display (Figure 21).
  • Page 18 Setting Oven Controls Changing Oven Temperature Display Setting Oven Controls 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 19 Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat Setting Bake For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. The Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temper- normal temperatures. The convection fan will turn on and ature.
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Bake Convection baking rack positions: • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat food is in the center of the oven. uniformly and continuously around the oven (Figure 29).
  • Page 21 Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Convert Cakes and Breads Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to baking performance for Cakes or Breads. These functions work the lower temperature required for convection baking.
  • Page 22 Setting 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 23 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F (288°C): Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
  • Page 24 Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Roast Setting Slow Cook The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convec- The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower tion fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the oven temperatures for longer periods of time.
  • Page 25 Setting Oven Controls Meat Probe To set meat probe: probe handle receptacle connector Prepare the food and When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry, use the properly insert the tempera- meat probe function to check the internal temperature without probe cable ture probe into the food.
  • Page 26 Setting Oven Controls Warmer Drawer To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe target temperature: The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked Press Meat Probe and hold for 6 seconds. foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer drawer feature to 2.
  • Page 27 Setting Oven Controls Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions Refer to the warmer drawer recommended food settings below. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and The warmer drawer rack can be set in two positions. The rack adjust as needed.
  • Page 28 Setting Oven Controls Proof Bread (Warmer Drawer) Warm & Hold The warmer drawer has a Proof Bread feature that may be used Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for to prepare bread dough. The recommended length of time to more than one hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 29 Setting Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperatures Restoring Factory Default Settings Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
  • Page 30 Setting 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 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 31 Setting Oven Controls To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Using AirGuard™ feature Press Your appliance is equipped with a catalytic oven exhaust cleaner that may be turned on during any active oven cooking To turn off the Sabbath feature: process.
  • Page 32 Setting 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 33 Setting Oven Controls When Self Clean is finished: Setting Delay Start Self Clean Use caution when opening the oven door after To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours self cleaning. The oven may still be very hot and can cause and a start time of 9:00 o’clock: burns.

  • Page 34: 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 35 Care and Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot ceramic glass cooktop. cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recom- mended CookTop®...
  • Page 36 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning (cont) Aluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as •...
  • Page 37 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To replace the warmer drawer: Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compart- To remove the warmer drawer: ment glide channels until they snap into place (See Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in Figure 53).
  • Page 38 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. Oven door To remove the oven door: hinge locations Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 55).

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 Before You Call Surface element is too hot or not hot • Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting. enough. Surface element does not heat or • Be sure the correct surface control is turned on for element needed. does not heat evenly.
  • Page 42 02488 424712 10.20.08 SR Printed in the U.S.A.

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