Kenmore 970-5574 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Français
Model/Modèles:
970-5574*
Kenmore
Electric Range
Cuisinière électrique
* = color number, numéro de couleur*
P/N 316902114 Rev B
Sears Canada Inc.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Model/Modèles: 970-5574* Kenmore ® Electric Range Cuisinière électrique * = color number, numéro de couleur* P/N 316902114 Rev B Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Energy Saving feature ..............12 Sears Service ................. back cover 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 Tip Over Hazard instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in Do not heat unopened food containers — the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, result in injury.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COIL COOK TOP MODELS COOKTOP Protective liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only • • • • • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
  • Page 6: Product Record/Serial Plate Location

    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF- YOUR RANGE CLEANING OVENS Before manually cleaning any part of the • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is this Use &...
  • Page 7: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks flat handle under the left rear surface under the left rear surface The oven vent is located under the left rear surface under the left rear surface under the left rear surface oven rack element element...
  • Page 8: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly The size and type of heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan cookware used will bottom. The most popular materials available are: influence the radiant element power level Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
  • Page 9: Home Canning

    Before Setting Surface Controls About the surface elements Home Canning The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the Be sure to read and observe all the following points when temperature rises, the element will glow red. home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be For efficient cooking, turn OFF the surface element just sure to read all the information they have available as well...
  • Page 10: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Surface element settings • Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element •...
  • Page 11: Oven Control Functions

    Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven. Function indicator lights - These lights located above the functions will glow when the function is active. Oven control keypads 1.
  • Page 12: Changing Temperature Display (F° Or C°)

    Setting Oven Controls Changing temperature display (°F or °C) Setting Timer The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit) The timer allows you to track your cooking times without when shipped from the factory. The display may be interferring the cooking process.
  • Page 13: Oven Lockout

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Oven Lockout Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking The control may be programmed to lockout using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound the oven control key pads and oven door. when the set bake temperature is reached.
  • Page 14: Setting Cook Time

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time To change the oven temperature or cook time after Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking has started: baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop 1. To change press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook automatically after the set cook time ends.
  • Page 15: Setting Delay Start

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the To change the oven temperature or cook time after oven baking or cleaning functions. baking has started: FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let 1.
  • Page 16: Broil

    Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The suggested broil settings table (See Fig. 1) is provided for recommendations only.
  • Page 17: Warm & Hold

    Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting oven temperature Warm & Hold keeps cooked foods warm for serving up to Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm ensure an accurate baking temperature.
  • Page 18: Select Clean

    Select Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures • Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash a self-clean cycle.
  • Page 19: Select Clean

    Select Clean When Select Clean begins the cleaning cycle, the Delayed Start Select Clean motorized door latch mechanism will automatically start to To set Delay Start Select Clean: lock the oven door and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light 1. Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are DO NO DO NO DO NOT T T T T open the oven door when the DOOR...
  • Page 20: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and • Control knobs built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- •...
  • Page 21: General Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning General cleaning Refer to the Cleaning recommendation table in the Care & Cleaning section for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL.
  • Page 22: Surface Elements And Drip Bowls

    Care & Cleaning Surface elements and drip bowls Cleaning drip bowls Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and Surface elements may appear to have dry while still warm. Hard to remove, burned on soil can be cooled after they have been turned off.
  • Page 23: Replacing Oven Light

    Care & Cleaning Raising and lowering the cooktop (some models) Replacing oven light (some models) To avoid possible burns DO NOT turn Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts the surface elements on when the cooktop is raised. Be are COOL before replacing oven light.
  • Page 24: Removing And Replacing Lift-Off Oven Door

    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 Oven door and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away hinge from the door hinge area.
  • Page 25: Before You Call - 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 & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. •...
  • Page 26 Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively when broiling. • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section. • 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 &...
  • Page 27 Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution • Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. cause corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spill over.
  • Page 28 Notes...
  • Page 29: Master Protection Agreements

    Contrats de protection principaux Félicitations! Vous avez fait un bon achat. Votre nouvel appareil ® Kenmore est conçu et fabriqué dans le but de vous offrir plusieurs années d'utilisation sans tracas. Cependant, comme tout appareil, il peut nécessiter un entretien préventif ou des réparations occasionnelles. C'est pourquoi un contrat de protection principal peut vous permettre d'épargner de l’argent et vous éviter des problèmes.

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