Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.3260* Kenmore Slide-in Gas Range Estufa de Gas ® * = color number, numéro de color P/N 139901305 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com Sears Canada Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3 www.sears.
Table of Contents Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 2 Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8 Setting Surface Burners .............................................................................. 10 Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 11 Oven Controls ...........................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the hazard type. DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Tip Over Hazard • A child or adult can tip the appliance and be killed. • Verify the device is engaged with the countertops or that the device has been installed to the walls of the cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the installation instructions • Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged with the countertop, the walls of the cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the installation instructions when the appliance is moved.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi• Never use your appliance for warming or cally recommended in the manuals. All heating the room. other servicing should be done only by a • Use care when opening oven door, lower qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the oven door, or warmer drawer (some oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Other surfaces of the appliance Conversion to L.P. Gas may become hot enough to cause burns Personal injury or death from including oven vent openings and surfaces electrical shock may occur if the conversion near these openings, oven doors, and to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer windows of oven doors. or electrician.
Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size. Burner cap Burner cap lip On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer to Figure 2 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Setting Proper Burner Flame Size Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop. Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
Setting Surface Burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. • The smaller Simmer burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc. • The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center burner.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location Types of Oven Racks The oven vent is located under the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Steam or moisture may appear on or around the oven vent during the cooking process. This is normal.
Oven Controls 1 2 3 10 13 12 7 4 5 6 8 11 9 15 14 16 1. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. Minimum & maximum control settings 2. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day. All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control.
Oven Controls Silent or Audible Control Mode To cancel the OVEN LOCK feature The oven control is factory preset with audible tones active. The control may be programmed for silent operation. Important note: Cancelling the Oven Lock feature does not work while oven is in self clean. To block the control from sounding when any key is pressed, press and hold Delay Start key until the control beeps once (about 6 seconds). 1. Press and hold STOP for 3 seconds.
Oven Controls Setting Timer To set Bake To set the timer 1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door. 1. Press Timer ON/OFF. 2. Press Bake. The display will show 350°. 2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release when the desired time appears in the display. 3. To set temperature press 4. Release arrow key when desired temperature appears. 4. When the set time has run out, the Timer will sound with 3 beeps and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until Timer ON/OFF is pressed. 5.
Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven baking or cleaning functions. FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Oven Controls Setting Broil If a broil pan and insert are not included you may purchase them. Call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) and order broiler kit 5304442087. 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 HI (550°F/288°C). To set Broil 1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting Oven Temperature Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully.
Oven Controls Self Clean • Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting a self clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
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. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is completely closed. 1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2. Press Self Clean. 3:00 appears in the display. 2.
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.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners To avoid possible burns do not attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool. ignition port slots Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency. port Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches.
Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Oven door hinge locations The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 15). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely toward the oven door (See Figure 16). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.
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 Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom. Cakes too dark on top or bottom Cakes not done in center Cakes not level.
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. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
Before You Call Flames inside oven or smoking from • oven vent. Excessive spillovers in oven. For example, this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present, follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on page 16. Oven control panel beeps and displays any F code error. • Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.
