Kenmore 790.3050 Series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...nual KTOP Guide ILLA del Usuario COCl A GAS 0r_t j J _ Models Modelos 790 31 790 3050 color number n0mero de color Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com PIN 318203670 Rev A 1105 ...

Page 2: ...ruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 5 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 6 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 8 Damage...

Page 3: ...shutoff valve User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop Sears Parts Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels ...

Page 4: ...les Should BeTurned Inward from Edges of Cooktop 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 Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settings B...

Page 5: ...ackaged with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions Grounding type wall receptacl_ Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug 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 DO NOT cut or...

Page 6: ...direct contact with the grates DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner unit Because this ring traps heat the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged Using the Griddle some models Before first use Wash Griddle in hot soapy water Rinse and then dry completely Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface front and back of griddle Prehe...

Page 7: ... also be added for a total of 3 burners 36 model Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces etc This burner is located at the right rear burner position on the cooktop The STANDARD burners can be used for ...

Page 8: ...note that the burner cap should NOT move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side Burner Cap_ _ Burner _ _kx Burner Cap Head _ Lip Fig 1 Correct Burner Cap Incorrect Burner Cap Placement Placement Fig 2 _ Fig 3 Fig 4 Double Ring Style Burners some models The Double Ring burner only operates properly with two burner caps in place Be sure the burner cap lips are positioned fa...

Page 9: ...me Size For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking Flame Size Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring wate...

Page 10: ...me size by turning the control knob between the second HI and LO settings See Figure 3 6 Add the left front Burner if needed Once lit visually adjust the flame size of the left front Burner to match the flame size of the Bridge Burner 7 Place cooking utensil centered over the left hand cooktop surface Burner Grate DO NOT cook with any of the surface control knobs in the LITE position The electroni...

Page 11: ...th burners together Figure 1 DO NOT cook with any of the surface control knobs in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position Simmering Operation Figure 1 Zone A 1 Place a small cooking utensil centered over the dual surface Burner Grate 2 Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position See Figures 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...p Surface Surface Burners Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot...

Page 13: ...O 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 For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving n...

Page 14: ...rface Do not use commercial oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop Damage to the finish or parts could result Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils 1 Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use under any circumstances 2 Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals care must be taken when aluminum po...

Page 15: ...dry including the bottom and inside of the cap Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners They can scratch the porcelain on the cap Do not clean burner caps in dishwasher IMPORTANT When placing the burner caps on the cooktop be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of burner heads Improper flame size and uneven heating may result when any surface burners are turned ON and the burner caps are not s...

Page 16: ...p surface Ceramic Glass Cooktop In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensil can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop h...

Page 17: ...la durabilidad de su nuevo producto El acuerdo incluye Io siguiente Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones normales de uso no s61o en case de defectos de los productos Nuestra cobertura va mucho mas alia que la garantia del producto No se aplican deducibles ni exclusiones per fallas del funcionamiento es dec...

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