Gas Range Use & Care Guide Estufa de gas Guía para el Uso y Cuidado ENGLISH Models, Modelos 790. 1500*, 7010*, 7027*, 7028*, 7029*, 7101*, 7103*, 7104*, 7105*, 7204*, 7305*, 7404*, 7605* * = color number, número de color ESPAÑOL Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.
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Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This Use & Care guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Important Safety Instructions • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
Important Safety Instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (electric ignition models only) Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS In the U.S.A. In Canada Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® appliance is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Maintenance Agreements Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral® for service.
Setting Surface Controls Always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan. Each burner lights automatically from either an electric ignitor or standing pilot, depending on your model. Standing pilots must be lit initially. Refer to your installation instruction book for directions on lighting the standing pilot.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT. Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven. Removing & Replacing Oven Racks To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops.
Setting Clock & Minute Timer To Set the Minute Timer 1. Push , "0:00" will appear in the display window. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 00:01 minute to 12:00 hours. 2. Push in and hold until the correct amount of time appears in the display. Advances time, reverses time. The minute timer will automatically start when the button is released. The “:” will flash to indicate Minute Timer mode. 3. When the set time has passed, the control will display "0:00" and beep three times.
Follow these cleaning precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
Care & Cleaning Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Glass, Painted and Plastic Body For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up Parts, Control Knobs and grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Decorative Trim Pieces Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Care & Cleaning To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove burner grates and spillover bowls. Set aside. Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front. Lift the top high enough to allow the support rods to snap into place. The Lift-up rods will support the top in its raised position. Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then, dry.
Care & Cleaning Changing the Oven Light (some models) On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened. Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the light. The oven light is located at the rear of the oven. To replace the oven light: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).
Before You Call Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.
Before You Call Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Meat too close to the broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler. Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean. Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with foil. Broiler drawer needs to be cleaned.
