Kenmore 790.4844 series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ..._ol Model ModUle 790 4844 Kenmore Elite color n_mbe_ n_me_o de colo_ dobl P N 139900113 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...m installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 8 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions 9 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust resu...

Page 3: ...plosives such as aerosol cans on or near the oven Use dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas Do not use towels or other bulky cloths Ti Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the oven and be killed Install the anti tip device to oven and or structure per installation instructions Ensure the anti tip device ...

Page 4: ...ll in accordance with CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical code Part 1 and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this oven When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do not use water or flour on grease fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguishe...

Page 5: ...re and utensils before moving the rack Do not use a broiler pan without its insert Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil exposed fat and grease could ignite Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper inst...

Page 6: ...e had suffi cient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are identifica tion of surfaces for example oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors Date of Purchase Save sales receipt for future reference GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Failure to follow this warni...

Page 7: ...t of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level before using Important Be sure to remove all oven racks and accessories before starting a self clean cycle If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor Important Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool internal electronic components It is norma...

Page 8: ...ower rack portions together when removing or handling the glide rack The rack portions move independently and are difficult to handle unless held together Figure 4 Extendable glide rack with release lever in locked position Figure 5 Extendable glide rack with release lever in unlocked position To replace the glide rack Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven ...

Page 9: ...low Cook Use to select the slow cook function which cooks food more slowly at lower temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot 9 10 11 Upper Oven Used to select the upper oven Lower Oven Used to select the lower oven 0 thru 9 Numeric Keys Use to enter temperatures and cooking times and use to enter time of day when setting clock 12 START Use to start ...

Page 10: ...of day must first be set before operating the oven Figure 7 12 00 in display before setting the clock To set clock to 1 30 1 Press Set Clock 2 Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys 3 Press START Important note The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time Self Clean Delay Start or cooking feature is active Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr m...

Page 11: ...ontrol may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys To activate the oven lockout features 1 2 3 Be sure oven door is completely closed Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven Press and hold OVEN and LOCK for 3 seconds DOOR and LOCKED will appear in the display and start flashing The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically Do not open the ov...

Page 12: ...f any other active oven function press the key of the cooking function once and it will appear in the display for a few seconds Operating Oven Lights The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened The oven light will not operate during the self clean cycle It will remain off during Self Clean 1 Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven 2 Press _ to turn the interior oven lig...

Page 13: ...he food is in the center of the oven Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recom mended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins For batter and dough based baked goods such as cakes pastries and brea...

Page 14: ...continuous cooking To check the time remaining during a timed cooking function press Cook Time once and the time remaining will appear in the display momentarily Setting Delay Start Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions Prior to setting a delay start be sure the time of day is set correctly To program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5 30 to shut off aut...

Page 15: ...n and broil other side until done to your satisfaction 6 When finished broiling press STOP Z To cancel Broil at any time press s_r_p Important notes If you attempt to use the Meat Probe feature it will shut off the Broil function Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce smoke If smoke is excessive place food further away from the broil element Always arrange oven racks when the oven is coo...

Page 16: ...n baking If the recipe instructions are for baking and you wish to use convection baking follow the Setting Convection Convert instructions on page 17 Convection convert will automatically adjust the oven temperature so that convection baking will provide the best possible results To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350 F 177 C Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using th...

Page 17: ...s in positions 1 and 4 Figure 19 and place pans as shown in Figure 18 Use flat rack in position 4 and glide rack in position 1 When baking using two oven racks position bakeware as shown in Figure 18 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation Setting Convection Convert Pressing Conv Convert automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standa...

Page 18: ...essary when roasting foods using Convection roast Since convection roast cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 0 from the recommended cook time of your recipe If necessary increase cooking time until the desired doneness is obtained The broiler pan will catch grease drippings and the grid will help prevent splatters The roasting rack will hold the meat Use the offset rack on rack position 1...

Page 19: ... set the control to the continuous mode using Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving on page 11 and do not use Cook Time To set Slow Cook 1 Position bakeware in oven and close oven door 2 Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven 3 Press Slow Cook HI will appear in the display indicating the default temperature setting is for high 4 If a low setting is needed press Slow Cook again ...

Page 20: ...ood When cooking fish insert meat probe just above the gill Figure 23 Proper probe placement For whole poultry or turkey insert meat probe into the thickest part of inner thigh below the leg Figure 23 To set meat probe Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior as well as the oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns Handle the ...

Page 21: ...cause burns To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press Meat Probe and hold for 3 seconds 2 Press Self Clean and tgqgle until the Continu message appears then press ST_Tto accept To set the oven to cancel cooking and automatically start Warm Hold after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press Meat Probe and hold for 3 seconds 2 Press Self Clean and ...

Page 22: ...g using this method all of the above user settings will be restored to the factory default settings This includes the oven temperature offset that will reset to 0 zero 1 Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds Three beeps will sound immedi ately Ignore them PS will appear in the display 2 Press START The control has been reset with the default settings Adjus...

Page 23: ...isoning 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 ator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking To progr...

Page 24: ...failure or interruption the oven will shut off When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath and the oven display will show the message SF for Sabbath failure Figure 27 Figure 27 Display showing Sabbath failure The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature however the oven cannot be turned...

Page 25: ...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 door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom Figure 28 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean Do not clean the oven door gasket F...

Page 26: ...to cool before opening the oven door The Self Clean function will not operate when the oven lockout is active Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9 00 o clock 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press Self Clean ...

Page 27: ...ipe dry with a clean cloth Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauer kraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning Oven interior Porcelain coated oven racks Oven door Stainless Steel some models Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean Clean any soils from oven frame...

Page 28: ...cle and when the rack becomes difficult to reposition in the oven To lubricate the glide rack 1 Remove the rack from the oven and place the rack on a large flat surface covered with newspaper or scrap cloth Fully extend the rack 2 Wipe away debris and crumbs from the glide track using a cloth or sponge 4 5 6 Extend and return the glide rack several times along the tracks to distribute the lubricat...

Page 29: ...e of day on the clock General Cleaning Refer to Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven on page 27 for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of your oven Before manually cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are off and the oven is cool The oven may be hot and can cause burns Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation Aluminum Foil and ...

Page 30: ...ce Oven Door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle Figure 32 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame Figure 32 and Figure 33 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door hor...

Page 31: ...perature before placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all si...

Page 32: ...tallation House fuse may not be fully engaged Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker securely Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket See Replacing the Oven Light on page 29 Excessive spills in oven Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present when using broil see Setting Broil on page 1...

Page 33: ...ven 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 Appliance is not level Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Kitchen...

Page 34: ...a 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 caso 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 deci...

Page 35: ...ke vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts RepairService Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purch se aprotection agreement on tproduct s rviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A t 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour service en frangais a domicilio y para ordenar piezas...

Page 36: ..._ol Model ModUle 790 4844 Kenmore Elite color n_mbe_ n_me_o de colo_ dobl P N 139900113 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 37: ...m installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 8 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions 9 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust resu...

Page 38: ...plosives such as aerosol cans on or near the oven Use dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas Do not use towels or other bulky cloths Ti Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the oven and be killed Install the anti tip device to oven and or structure per installation instructions Ensure the anti tip device ...

Page 39: ...ll in accordance with CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical code Part 1 and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this oven When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do not use water or flour on grease fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguishe...

Page 40: ...re and utensils before moving the rack Do not use a broiler pan without its insert Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil exposed fat and grease could ignite Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper inst...

Page 41: ...e had suffi cient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are identifica tion of surfaces for example oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors Date of Purchase Save sales receipt for future reference GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Failure to follow this warni...

Page 42: ...t of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level before using Important Be sure to remove all oven racks and accessories before starting a self clean cycle If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor Important Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool internal electronic components It is norma...

Page 43: ...ower rack portions together when removing or handling the glide rack The rack portions move independently and are difficult to handle unless held together Figure 4 Extendable glide rack with release lever in locked position Figure 5 Extendable glide rack with release lever in unlocked position To replace the glide rack Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven ...

Page 44: ...low Cook Use to select the slow cook function which cooks food more slowly at lower temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot 9 10 11 Upper Oven Used to select the upper oven Lower Oven Used to select the lower oven 0 thru 9 Numeric Keys Use to enter temperatures and cooking times and use to enter time of day when setting clock 12 START Use to start ...

Page 45: ...of day must first be set before operating the oven Figure 7 12 00 in display before setting the clock To set clock to 1 30 1 Press Set Clock 2 Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys 3 Press START Important note The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time Self Clean Delay Start or cooking feature is active Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr m...

Page 46: ...ontrol may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys To activate the oven lockout features 1 2 3 Be sure oven door is completely closed Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven Press and hold OVEN and LOCK for 3 seconds DOOR and LOCKED will appear in the display and start flashing The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically Do not open the ov...

Page 47: ...f any other active oven function press the key of the cooking function once and it will appear in the display for a few seconds Operating Oven Lights The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened The oven light will not operate during the self clean cycle It will remain off during Self Clean 1 Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven 2 Press _ to turn the interior oven lig...

Page 48: ...he food is in the center of the oven Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recom mended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins For batter and dough based baked goods such as cakes pastries and brea...

Page 49: ...continuous cooking To check the time remaining during a timed cooking function press Cook Time once and the time remaining will appear in the display momentarily Setting Delay Start Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions Prior to setting a delay start be sure the time of day is set correctly To program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5 30 to shut off aut...

Page 50: ...n and broil other side until done to your satisfaction 6 When finished broiling press STOP Z To cancel Broil at any time press s_r_p Important notes If you attempt to use the Meat Probe feature it will shut off the Broil function Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce smoke If smoke is excessive place food further away from the broil element Always arrange oven racks when the oven is coo...

Page 51: ...n baking If the recipe instructions are for baking and you wish to use convection baking follow the Setting Convection Convert instructions on page 17 Convection convert will automatically adjust the oven temperature so that convection baking will provide the best possible results To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350 F 177 C Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using th...

Page 52: ...s in positions 1 and 4 Figure 19 and place pans as shown in Figure 18 Use flat rack in position 4 and glide rack in position 1 When baking using two oven racks position bakeware as shown in Figure 18 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation Setting Convection Convert Pressing Conv Convert automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standa...

Page 53: ...essary when roasting foods using Convection roast Since convection roast cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 0 from the recommended cook time of your recipe If necessary increase cooking time until the desired doneness is obtained The broiler pan will catch grease drippings and the grid will help prevent splatters The roasting rack will hold the meat Use the offset rack on rack position 1...

Page 54: ... set the control to the continuous mode using Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving on page 11 and do not use Cook Time To set Slow Cook 1 Position bakeware in oven and close oven door 2 Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven 3 Press Slow Cook HI will appear in the display indicating the default temperature setting is for high 4 If a low setting is needed press Slow Cook again ...

Page 55: ...ood When cooking fish insert meat probe just above the gill Figure 23 Proper probe placement For whole poultry or turkey insert meat probe into the thickest part of inner thigh below the leg Figure 23 To set meat probe Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior as well as the oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns Handle the ...

Page 56: ...cause burns To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press Meat Probe and hold for 3 seconds 2 Press Self Clean and tgqgle until the Continu message appears then press ST_Tto accept To set the oven to cancel cooking and automatically start Warm Hold after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press Meat Probe and hold for 3 seconds 2 Press Self Clean and ...

Page 57: ...g using this method all of the above user settings will be restored to the factory default settings This includes the oven temperature offset that will reset to 0 zero 1 Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds Three beeps will sound immedi ately Ignore them PS will appear in the display 2 Press START The control has been reset with the default settings Adjus...

Page 58: ...isoning 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 ator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking To progr...

Page 59: ...failure or interruption the oven will shut off When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath and the oven display will show the message SF for Sabbath failure Figure 27 Figure 27 Display showing Sabbath failure The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature however the oven cannot be turned...

Page 60: ...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 door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom Figure 28 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean Do not clean the oven door gasket F...

Page 61: ...to cool before opening the oven door The Self Clean function will not operate when the oven lockout is active Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9 00 o clock 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press Self Clean ...

Page 62: ...ipe dry with a clean cloth Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauer kraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning Oven interior Porcelain coated oven racks Oven door Stainless Steel some models Remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean Clean any soils from oven frame...

Page 63: ...cle and when the rack becomes difficult to reposition in the oven To lubricate the glide rack 1 Remove the rack from the oven and place the rack on a large flat surface covered with newspaper or scrap cloth Fully extend the rack 2 Wipe away debris and crumbs from the glide track using a cloth or sponge 4 5 6 Extend and return the glide rack several times along the tracks to distribute the lubricat...

Page 64: ...e of day on the clock General Cleaning Refer to Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven on page 27 for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of your oven Before manually cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are off and the oven is cool The oven may be hot and can cause burns Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation Aluminum Foil and ...

Page 65: ...ce Oven Door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle Figure 32 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame Figure 32 and Figure 33 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door hor...

Page 66: ...perature before placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all si...

Page 67: ...tallation House fuse may not be fully engaged Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker securely Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket See Replacing the Oven Light on page 29 Excessive spills in oven Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present when using broil see Setting Broil on page 1...

Page 68: ...ven 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 Appliance is not level Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Kitchen...

Page 69: ...a 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 caso 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 deci...

Page 70: ...ke vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts RepairService Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purch se aprotection agreement on tproduct s rviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A t 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour service en frangais a domicilio y para ordenar piezas...