Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.4253*, 790.4251* Kenmore Electric Range ® Estufa Eléctrica * = color number, número de color P/N 139901301 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Please carefully read and save these instructions ............................... 2 Kenmore Limited Warranty .................................................................... 2 Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 9 Using proper cookware ............................................................................ 9 Cookware Material Types .......................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not store items of interest to Stepping, leaning, or sitting on children in the cabinets above a range or on the door or drawers of a range can result in the backguard of the range. Children serious injuries and also cause damage to the climbing on the range to reach items could appliance. Do not allow children to climb or be seriously injured. play around the range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven functions. • Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Utensil handles should be turned inward IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS and not extend over adjacent surface COOKTOPS elements. To reduce the risk of burns, • Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR SELF-CLEANING OVENS • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. Before using self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware from the oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed. • Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. • Do not clean door gasket.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. PRODUCT RECORD In the 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. __________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________ Save sales receipt for future reference.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figure 2 and Figure 3. Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
Before Setting Surface Controls About the Radiant Surface Elements Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
Before Setting Surface Controls Types of Cooktop Surface Elements Home Canning The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic class will outline the size and type of element available. The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop The warmer zone feature (on some models) located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.
Setting Surface Controls Radiant Surface Element Settings Single Radiant Surface Elements The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. To operate the single radiant element: Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Setting Surface Controls Dual Radiant Surface Elements (some models) To operate the dual radiant element: Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Oven Rack Description The oven vent is located under the control panel (See Figure 11). 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. Doing so may cause cooking failures, fires, or damage to the range. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
Oven Controls 1 2 3 11 10 7 12 13 14 8 9 4 5 6 15 1. 13. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and timer. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. 2. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day. 14. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature for up to 3 hours. 3. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end of set time. 15.
Oven Controls Setting the Clock Changing the Temperature Display When the appliance is first powered up or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. Most models will not work properly without first setting the clock. The electronic oven control is set to display Fahrenheit (ºF) when shipped from the factory.
Oven Controls Setting the Timer Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting and 12-Hour Energy Saving Feature The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven control has a factory-preset 12-Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to continuously bake. To set the timer: 1. Press Timer ON/OFF. 2. Press and hold to increase the time.
Oven Controls Setting Bake For best results: Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. The PREHEAT oven light is on until the set bake temperature is reached, when a reminder tone will sound to inform the user that the set bake temperature has been reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170 °F to 550 °F (77 °C to 288 °C). The factory preset bake temperature is 350 °F (177 °C). Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven.
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. To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off automatically: To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically: Food Poisoning Hazard.
Oven Controls Setting 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. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns. The suggested broil settings found in Table 3 below are recommendations only.
Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting Oven Temperature Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to three hours after cooking has finished. After three 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 • A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures, which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash. You can wipe these soils away afterwards with a damp cloth. The Self Clean function allows you to select three different cleaning times from 2, 3 or 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils and a 4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.
Oven Controls Setting Self Clean Delayed Start Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: To start Delay Start Self Clean: 1. 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. 2. Press Self Clean. The display shows 3:00. 3. To change to a 2-hour clean time press 2. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day. 3. Press Delay Start. until 2:00 appears in the display.
Care & Cleaning Table 4: Cleaning Recommendations Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position.
Care & Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot 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 recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
Care & Cleaning General Cleaning Replacing the Oven Light (some models) See Table 4 for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by screws. The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use. Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
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 away from the door hinge area. 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 the floor (See Figure 20).
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.
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 Oven control panel beeps and displays any code error Solution • Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code. • Try bake or broil function. If the error codes repeat, turn off power to appliance, wait five minutes and then reapply power to the appliance.
Before You Call Oven smokes excessively when broiling • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions on page 22. • Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element. • Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling. • Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.
