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Kenmore 790.9261 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.9261*
Kenmore
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 808529905 Rev. B
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.9261* Kenmore ® Electric Range Estufa eléctrica * = color number, número de color P/N 808529905 Rev. B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay Tip Over Hazard attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the Do not attempt to install or operate your range and be killed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. MPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is AND INSTALLATION properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accor- Read and follow the below instruc- IMPORTANT - dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI tions and precautions for unpacking, installing,...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE - Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry APPLIANCE chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the Storage In or On Appliance— fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS AND RADIANT COOKTOP CERAMIC COOKTOPS Know which knob or key controls each surface Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If heating area.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always PRODUCT RECORD cook in proper cookware and always use the In this space below, record the date of purchase, oven racks. model and serial number of your product.

  • Page 8: Cooking Recommendations

    Cooking Recommendations Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware Recommended cooking temperatures and is the best for even heating. It is suitable for times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
  • Page 9 Cooking Recommendations Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook times may need to be reduced slightly.

  • Page 10: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The setting needed for best cooking results.
  • Page 11 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 The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the elements are turned on.

  • Page 12: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements To operate the radiant element: Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction (Figure 5) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested radiant surface element settings”...
  • Page 13 Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

  • Page 14: Before Setting Oven

    Before Setting Oven Oven Vent Location Types of oven racks The oven is vented as shown below. 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. Do not block oven vent.

  • Page 15: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls Setting Clock 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup- ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in 3. OVEN ON indicator light - Appear above Bake and Broil. the display.
  • Page 16 Oven Controls Setting Timer Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped To set the timer: from the factory.
  • Page 17 Oven Controls Setting Bake Baking tips • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking biscuits, and breads. using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed •...
  • Page 18 Oven Controls Setting Broil Arranging the broil rack Tilt rack slightly up. Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. 2. Place extensions into the desired rear locating holes. Watch food to prevent burning.
  • Page 19 Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Important notes: • Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure Broil temperatures. an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference Offset (UPO). For the first few uses, follow your recipe times •...

  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating.
  • Page 21 Care and Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to off and the cooktop is COOL. The glass Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is ceramic glass cooktop.
  • Page 22 Care and Cleaning IGeneral Cleaning To remove and replace storage drawer (some models) Before manually cleaning any part of the Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range.
  • Page 23 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door: The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, Oven door lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. hinge locations To remove the oven door Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 16).

  • Page 24: Before You Call

    Before You Call Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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 Causes...
  • Page 25 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 Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected.
  • Page 26 Before You Call Problem Cause / Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop • Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause surface. scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before using. Small scratches do not affect cooking performance and will become less visible with time.
  • Page 27 Kenmore ® Customer Care Hotline To schedule in-home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y ordenar piezas 1-844-553-6667 www. kenmore. com...

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