Kenmore GAS RANGE OWNIR'$ I/tANUAL models 73511 73515 73811 73819
CONTENTS INSTALLATION Before You Begin Dimensions and Clearances Important Safety Instructions Normal Installation Steps How to Convert the Range for Use with LP Gas CARE AND USE Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Range Clock and Electronic Controls Surface Cooking Using Your Oven Baking Roasting Broiling Self-Cleaning Oven Care and Cleaning Minor Adjustments You Can Make PROBLEM SOLVER The Problem Solver lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING if you smel gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don't touch egectrical switches.* 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. lmmediate0y cal your gas suppler. improper instalaton, adjustment, alteration, seFviceor maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information, consul a quelled instaler, service agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the gas suppler.
IMPORTANT SAFETY nNSTRUCT ONS Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSa Z223, latest edition. This range has been design-certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21 1, latest edition As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow.
Installation instructions (continued) GENERAL TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • See Dimensions and Clearances on page 2 for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening shown on page 5 may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. o Phillips screwdriver . The range may be placed with 0" clearance the back wall and side walls of the range.
NORMAL INSTALLATION STEPS Gas Pipe and Electric Provide Adequate Outlet Locations: Gas Supply The range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 inches of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 inches of water column.
Installation nstructions cont nue¢ 5. When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve,. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system., CAUTION: DO NOT FOR GAS LEAKS.
Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord Will Be Disconnected FREQUENTLY: Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places unduestrainonthe adapterandleadsto eventualfailure of the adapter ground terminal, The customer shouldhave the two-prongwall receptaclereplaced with a three-prong(grounding)receptacleby a qualifiedelectricianbeforeusingthe appliance, The installation of appliances designed for mobile homeinstallationmustconformwiththe Manufactured Home Con
nstaHationInstructionscontinuedl Broal end Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames_ The flames for the top (broil) burner should burn steady with approximately t" btue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle i The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven.
$1 ep ? Leveling the Range 1. If necessary, remove storage drawer. Pull drawer out all the way and lift front of drawer up to remove. Toremovethe ovenbottom: 1. Removeknurledscrewsholdingdown rearof oven bottom. 2. Graspovenbottomat fingerslotsoneachside 3. Lift rear of oven bottomenoughto clear the lip or rangeframe,thenpull out. Remove Screw To remove the burner baffle: 1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4" hex head screw shown in the illustration above. Do not remove any other screws 2.
nsta Uation Instructions (continue€ 9÷p 8 BnstaHing the Anti-Tip Device Back of Range Wallboard WARNING: o Range must be secured Tip device, with an approved o Unless properly installed, the range tipped by an adult or a child standing, leaning on an open door or drawer Anti- Anti-Tip Device could be sitting or Anti-Tip Bracket Wood Screw o After installing the Anti-Tip device, make sure it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward o This range has been designed to meet all reco
HOW TO CONVERT WARNING: THE RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range° f] Convert The Pressure Regulator For LP Gas 1. Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure lator at right rear of the range regu- 2. Determine which figure, A, B, or C, is appropriate for your regulator type If it is regulator A A: 1. Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator. 2.
staHation nst uctions (oont n0e¢ St®p 4 Convert The Oven Burner Orifice For LP Gas Adjusting The ABrAdjustment For LP Gas Oven Burner: For location of and access see page 8. 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer, oven bottom and burner baffle.. The burner orifice spud is located behind a metal shield at the center bottom of range. 2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCT ONS Read aH instructions before using this appliance. nMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE o Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage, should the packing material ignite..
IMPORTANT SAFET ( INSTRUCTIONS WARNING-All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach the supplied Anti-Tip device to the wa_t. (See Installation Instructions) To check if the device is installed and engaged .
o Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware, Excessive flame is hazardous. o tf a combination of oils or fats wil! be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly,. o Use only dry pot holderswmoist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting coot
I@PORWAN'[ SAFE3 ' INSTRUCTIONS Baking, B_oling Self-Clea,_ing and Roasting o Do not use oven for a storage stored in the oven can ignite. o Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seaf Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. area. Items o Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot ove_l. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. o Keep oven free from o pUace oven shelves whle oven is cool.
Featu es You Range @ @ © Models Feature 1 Grates, Drip Pans and Surface Burners 32 2 Oven Lamp On/Off 21 Switch 3 Electronic Oven Control, and Timer Clock 4 Oven Vents t8_ 19 15, 21,33 5 Lift-Up Cooktop (Locks in up position to simplify cleaning underneath) 6 Fluorescent Surface Light (on models so equipped) 21,34 21 8 Surface Burner Controls 20 (Easily removed on sheff supports) Index see page 10 Oven Shelf Supports 21 !1 33 Air Vent in Oven Door (Top of Oven Door) 12 Removable
Features of You Etect oHi¢ Ov÷ 1, INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase time or temperature by small amounts Press & hold pad to increase time or temperature by larger amounts 2. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease time or temperature by small amounts Press & hold pad to decrease time or temperature by larger amounts 3, BAKE. Touch this pad to select bake function Then tap or press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to display desired temperature 4, BROIL.
Clocl< The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a TIME BAKE or CLEAN cycle The timer, as you are setting it, will display seconds until 60 seconds is reached, Then it will display minutes and seconds until 60 minutes is reached, After 60 minutes, it will display hours ("HR" now appears in display) and minutes until the maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached To Set the Clock: Step 1.
$u ace Oooking NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle. Lighting Inst 'uctions Surface burners on this range are lighted by electric ignition, ending the need for standing pilots with constantly burning flames. In case ignition Hold a to the lighting of a power outage, you can light the pilotless surface burners on your range with a match.
UsingYourOven Oven ShehJes EHectdc Ugnition The oven burner electric ignition.
Baking seeBaking Guide onpage 24. Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an electronic control system. It is recommended that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven's performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see Adjusting Oven Thermostat on page 37.. To set the clock, first touch the CLOCK pad.
Step 6: Change Stop Time from 5:00 to 7:00 by tapping or pressing & holding INCREASE pad until "7:00" appears in the display How to Set De ay Start and Stop Delay Start and Stop is setting the oven timer to turn the oven on and off automatically at a later time than the present time of day For example: Let's say it's 2:00 and dinner time is shortly after 7:00, The recipe suggests 3 hours baking time at 325°F Here's how: Step 7: Touch BAKE pad.
ilaking Guide 1. Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225°F. and when baking foods such as biscuits, cookies, cakes and other pastries. Preheat the oven for at [east t0 minutes because they help prevent overbrowning For best browning results, we recommend cake pans and pie plates with dull bottom surfaces 3, Dark or non-shiny finishes and glass cookware generally absorb heat, which may result in dry, crisp crusts Reduce oven heat 25°R if lighter crusts are desired.
Reastin9 Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven° Roasting temperatures, which should be !ow and steady, keep spattering to a minimum.. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste or add water to your meat. Step 3: Touch BAKE pad,. " " appears in display and "BAKE" flashes. The oven has a special low shelf support (R) just above the oven bottom.. Use it when extra cooking space is needed; for example, when roasting a large turkey.
_OSS_i_g Frozen (continued) Roasts Duan She f Cooking Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc.., can be roasted without thawing, but allow 15 to 25 minutes additional time per pound (allow 15 minutes additional time per pound for roasts under 5 pounds; allow more time per pound for larger roasts).
liroiling Questions Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food, Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum, The oven door should be closed during Q. When broiling, rack in the pan? Step 2: Place meat on broiler rack in broiler pan which comes with range, Always use rack so fat drips into broiler pan; otherwise juices may become hot enough to catch fire Q.
Broiling Guide The oven door should be closed during broiling. 4. When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges hang over sides, which could soil oven with fat dripping. 1. Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan 5. Broiler does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired. 2.
OpeYating the $e foO eatsing Oven Before a Serf-Cleaning Cycle How to Set Oven for Cgeaning Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, atl cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven--they can't withstand the high cleaning temperatures (Oven shelves may be left in oven. Note: Shelves will discolor during the self-cleaning cycle) Step t: Follow steps cleaning..
Operating the SeffoC eanJng Oven coot nued How to Denay Stari of Cleaning Step 6: Touch STOP TIME pad.
Questions and Answers Q. Should Q. if my oven clock is not working, clean my oven? can 1 still there be any odor during the cleaning? A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning self- A. No Your Electronic Controls use the range clock to help start and stop your self-cleaning cycle. Q. What Q. Can ! use commercial oven part of my self-cleaning oven? A.
Ca =eand C eaning Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. or plastic pad. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners because they will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners° If the holes become clogged, clean them with a toothpick.. BE SURE ELECTRaC POWER IS D_SCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
BroiBer Pan & Rack Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable accessible, if desired to make the interior more After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack and carefully pour off the grease Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot, soapy water. Note: The oven door is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door.. If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth..
Care and Cleaning/continued/ Oven Lamp Replacement Surface Light and Starter CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
C eaning Guide NOTE: Let rangetoven parts cool before PART MATERIALS Broiler Pan and Rack o Soap and Water • Soap-Filled Scouring Pad touching or handling. GENERAL TO USE ° Plastic Scouring Pad o Dishwasher-Safe Read carefully.
C ÷aning Guide (ooot, o od) PART MATERIALS TO USE Oven Gasket GENERAL DIRECTIONS Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket Shelves (See Self-Cleaning Oven Directions) , Soap and Water • Dishwasher-Safe Shelves can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand, using soap and water Rinse thoroughly to remove any soap after cleaning Shelves may also be cleaned in self-cleaning oven, but will discolor and lose some luster Surface Burner Grates ,, Soap and Water - Plastic Scouring Pad DO NOT clean in
Minor Adjustments You Can Make Adjusting Oven Thermostat To adjust thermostat: 1. Touch BAKE pad When cooking a food for the first time in your new oven, use time given on recipes as a guide. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may "drift" from their factory settings° Differences of 5 to 10 minutes between the cooking times of old ovens and those of new ovens are not unusual.
BroJ and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shut'lets To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tube as needed_ Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames, The flames for the top (broil) burner should burn steady with approximately 1" blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle° To determine if the bottom burner flames are proper, remove
Questions? Use This Probmern Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY OVEN WILL NOT WORK o Plug on range is not completely o The circuit breaker o Oven controls not properly ,, Make sure electrical in the electrical outlet. or a fuse has been blown, set, o Door left in locked position TOP BURNERS DO NOTLIGHT OR DO NOTBURN EVENLY inserted in your house has been tripped, after cleaning, plug is plugged into a live power outlet..
The ProbUem So ver Icont ouedl PROBLEM SURFACE POSSIBLE LIGHT CAUSE o Fluorescent WHAT TO DO lamp is loose or defective,, DOES NOT WORK o Switch operating STRONG - Improper ODOR AND/OR Adjust or replace tight is broken. Call for service. air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutters. o An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used. This is temporary.
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTgONBNG OF ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS If, within one year from the date of installation, any part, other than a glass part, fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge, FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINnSH OF PORCELADN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT I_IETAL FINOSHED PARTS If, within 30 days from the date of installation, any glass part or the finish on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright m
