Kenmore 790.42502310, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...o y Cuidado English Espa_ol Model Modelo 790 4252 790 4250 _ I enmoreo El ctr c z color numbe_ n_mero de color P N 139901300 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com ...

Page 2: ... properly according to all instructions supplied with the product 3 Consumable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 4 A service technician to instruct 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 install...

Page 3: ...ch as cookbooks plastic ware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the oven Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the appliance and be killed Verify the device is engaged with the countertops or that the device has been installed to the walls of the cabinet the wall or the floor as per the installation instructions Ensure the anti tip de...

Page 4: ...known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harms and it requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking i...

Page 5: ...acks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution and do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Remove all bakeware and utensils before moving the rack Do not use a broiler pan without its insert Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to ...

Page 6: ...oktop IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON COOl TOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS Protective liners m Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or reflector pans Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subjec...

Page 7: ...ough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cook top surfaces facing the cook top the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and oven door window GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shack Failure to follow this warn...

Page 8: ...find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate See Figure 1 for serial plate location Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Save sales receipt for future reference Figure 1 Serial plate location The model and serial number identification label is located on he upper left of the oven frame Open the door to see the serial label Save these instructions for future reference 8 ...

Page 9: ...cellent heat conductor but discolors easily see Aluminum Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Glass Slow heat conductor About the ...

Page 10: ...t possible setting to maintain that boil Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor mation It is best to can small amounts and light loads Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time Alternate surface units between each ...

Page 11: ...rpose Table 1 Suggested settings for surface elements Settings Type of cooking High HI Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium high 7 8 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Medium 5 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low LO 1 Keep warm melt simmer 1 Place correctly sized cookware on surface element...

Page 12: ... foil to line the oven walls racks bottom or any other parts of the range Doing so will alter heat distribution produce poor baking results and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior The temperatures reached during the self clean process are hot enough to melt the foil Only use aluminum foil as recom mended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electri...

Page 13: ... keys to accept settings and adjust temperature and times 11 Bake Selects Bake function Bake light illuminates when in use 12 Broil Selects Broil function Broil light illuminates when in use 13 STOP Cancels any active oven function except clock and timer 14 Warm Hold Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature for up to 3 hours 15 OVEN LOCK Use STOP key to activate oven door lock Minim...

Page 14: ...lectronic oven control is set to display Fahrenheit F when shipped from the factory The display may be changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius C oven temperatures To change temperature display mode from F to C or from C to F 1 Press Broil HI appears in the display 2 Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display 3 Press either _ or V to toggle between F or C mode choices and release...

Page 15: ...he timer is active The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains When less than 1 hour remains the display will count down in minutes and seconds Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting and 12 Hour Energy Saving Feature The oven control has a factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn the ov...

Page 16: ... To change the oven temperature after Bake has started 1 Press Bake The current set oven temperature will display 2 Press A or V to increase or decrease the current set temperature to the new oven temperature 3 When the new oven temperature appears release the arrow key The control will automatically accept the change Important note If you wish to bake longer than 12 hours see Changing Between Con...

Page 17: ...t allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven baking or cleaning functions To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off automatically Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger a...

Page 18: ...racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven off If fire continues use a fire extinguisher Do not put water or flour on fire Flour may be explosive Important notes Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool Do not use a broil pan without the broil pan insert It is designed to drain the grease from the food and hel...

Page 19: ...ven Temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature For the first few uses follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your rec ipe times you may adjust the User Programmable Offset UPO so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed The ...

Page 20: ...self clean cycle and will melt Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior Clean any soil from the oven frame the inside oven gasket including the area at the bottom center between gasket ends and from the oven door see Figure 12 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean Remove any exces...

Page 21: ...ss and hold f_ to scroll to the time desired to start the self clean cycle and release arrow key when the desired start time is displayed 5 6 Press Self Clean The display shows 3 00 Release the arrow key if a 3 hour clean is desired To select a 2 hour clean time press V 2 00 appears in the dis To select a 4 hour clean time press A 4 00 play appears in the display 7 After selecting the desired clea...

Page 22: ...g Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Polish with a lint free cloth Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth Only u...

Page 23: ...to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not clean the oven door gasket On self clean models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove this gasket For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavit...

Page 24: ...king utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under ANY circumstances Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ...

Page 25: ...r Rinse and dry while still warm Hard to remove soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water 1 2 cup ammonia to one gallon of water A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool they will scratch the surface Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft ...

Page 26: ...gure 18 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position see Figure 18 seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame see Figure 19 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor see Figure 16 4 Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven frame on both ...

Page 27: ... To replace the oven interior light bulb Important note Use a paper towel or cotton glove while handling the new bulb when installing 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance 2 Replace bulb with a new Halogen bulb 3 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 4 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Figure 20 Replacing the oven lig...

Page 28: ...opened too frequently Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that permit 2 to 4 of air space 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight baking sheet Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than re...

Page 29: ...Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service outage information Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance see back cover Oven portion of appliance does not The time of day is not set The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven operate Be sure oven controls are set properly See Setting the Clock on page...

Page 30: ...en bottom These areas are not in the self cleaning area but they get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before starting the self cleaning cycle Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven gasket Oven racks discolored or do not slide easily Drip bowls are pitting or rusting Oven racks left in oven cavity duri...

Page 31: ...ad 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 caso de defectos de los productos Nuestra cobertura va mucho m s all_ que la garantia del producto No se aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento es decir verdadera...

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