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® ELECTRIC RANGE Use & Care Guide ESTUFA ELI:I:CTRIC A Manual del Usuario Models: 790.92410 790.92411 790.92412 790.92414 790.92415 790.92419 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com PIN 316257916 (0108)
We Service What We Sell. Sears Maintenance Agreements Your Kenmore appliance is designed, manufactured and tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any major appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program, affordably priced.
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions, Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. _!_,VL'IzI#II_ [€11 This symbol will help alert you to Situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage This Symbol Will help alert you to Situations that may Cause bodily injury or property damage •...
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP OVEN • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a • Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door before removing the pan.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Range Features Your Electric 'Element On" Range Indicator Ught Features At a Glance Ceramic Smoothtop._ AutomaticOven Door Ught Switch Self-Clean (some models) Door Latch Interior (1)Broil Pan and Light Oven Interior (1) BroilPan Insert Interior Oven Rack(s) 1 Piece Door Handle (style varies with model) Oven Door with...
Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Oven Vent Location For models eq uipped with ceramic cooktops, the oven vent is located under the left rear side of the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Before Setting Oven Controls Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights ELEME_ 0_ Your range is equipped with two different surface control lights that will glow on your range-- the Element On indicator light and a Hot Surface indicator light. The Element On located on the control panel, will glow when any surface element is turned on.
Oven Control Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below. OFF/CANCEL PAD-- Used to clear any UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used aIong with the CLOCK SET PAD-- function...
Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. TO Set the Clock When the range isfirst plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". Press _.
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Setting Oven Controls To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: Press _. " "appears in the display. Within 5 seconds, press the or V .
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Setting Oven Controls To Set the Timed Bake Feature The COOK TIME and STOP TIME controls operate the Timed Bake feature to turn the oven on and off at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically or to begin baking at a later time with an automatic shutoff.
Setting Oven Controls To Broil The broiler pan and the insert allows grease to d rain and be kept awayfrom the Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the the chart below.
Self-Cleaning During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range.
Self-Cleaning ....... iiiiiiii_ To Start the Self-Clean Cycle For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the first self-clean cycle.
Care & Cleaning Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Forgeneral cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Formore difficultsoils and Parts, and Decorative Trim built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil.
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Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning cream to the glass surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or pad.
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Care & Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations for Ceramic Glass Cooktops (continued) Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficultto clean. •...
Care & Cleaning Changing Light the Oven On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened. Oven Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the light. The Light oven light is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems 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...
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Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls. Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position. Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element.
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