Kenmore 911. 62041, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ollow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product 911 62071 30 ELECTRIC FREE STANDING RANGE Safety Instructions Features Operation Care and Cleaning Problem Solving Easy Adjustment Consumer Service Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A MNM261 3131 1o227 ...

Page 2: ... _n Strong Smell or Odor No Peeking Aluminum Foil 8 Preheating 8 Temperature Sensor _ Oven Vent 8 Moisture 9 Bakeware 9 Control Panel 12 Broiler Pan and Grid 12 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop 12 Burner Box Bottom 12 Painted Surface 12 Oven Interior 12 Oven Racks 14 Oven Door 14 Surface Control Knobs 13 Storage Drawer 15 Lift Up Cooktop 15 Cooktop Units 16 Before Calling for Service 17 18 Consumer Servic...

Page 3: ...lace the bracket with its outside edge at this location and against back wall See illustration below Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the floor or waft Make sure this location is clear of electrical wiring or plumbing Fasten the bracket securely with the screws provided Screws are selFdrilling in wood plywood particle and chip board and most metal framing If attaching to masonry yo...

Page 4: ... interest to children in cabinets above the appliance KEEP THIS book forlater use NEVER TRY to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless instructions are given in this manual All other work should be done by a quafified technician NEVER USE your appliance for warming or heating the room AL WAYS KEEP combustible wall coverings curtains and other linens a safe distance from appliance the NE...

Page 5: ...le the oven is cool If racks must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact the hot oven element AFTER BROILING always take the broiler pan and grid out of the oven and clean them Leftover grease in the broiler pan could catch fire next time you use your oven ALWAYS USE care when opening the oven door Let hot air and steam escape before moving foods NEVER USE aluminum foilto line the...

Page 6: ...nto the area and aflow to soak Rinse and dry well Repeat procedure using an appliance polish to insure no damage is done to the oven This should be done before the range is turned on for the first time The tape cannot be removed once the oven has heated Packaging tape can be found in the following areas Cooktop Surface Door Handle Control Panel Area Door Trim Oven Area 6 ...

Page 7: ...e used for canning This is because the temperature needed to boil water is not harmful to the surfaces surrounding the cooktop elements However do not use large diameter canners pots or pans for anything other than boiling water 1 Be sure the canner is centered over the element 2 Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom 3 Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from...

Page 8: ...Have foods nearby ready to place in the oven IMPORTANT Never cover the oven bottom or oven rack with aluminum foil Improper use can cause poor heat flow poor baking results and may damage the oven finish In the back of the oven you will notice a small tube This is a heat sensor that maintains the temperature of the oven Never move or bend this tube OVEN TEMPERATURE SENSOR The oven vent is located ...

Page 9: ...at have a golden brown crust GLASS DARK NON STICK OR DARKENED BY AGE BAKEWARE absorb heat Perfect for yeast breads pie crust or foods that have a brown crust The oven temperature should be reduced by 25 F If baking with more than one pan place the pans so each has at least 1 to 1 1 2 of air space around it Place pans so one is not directly above the other J L _ The Oven Temperature Sensor at the b...

Page 10: ... is not necessary to preheat your oven before roasting Always place oven racks in the proper position while oven is cool You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the oven it replaced We recommend that you use your new oven a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given in your recipes as a guide See Do It Yourself Adjustment at the back of this manual to make t...

Page 11: ...red to pink in the center Moving meats away from the element will allowthe meat to cook to the center while browning on the outside Using thispositioning cook side 1at least 2 minutes longer than side 2 If your oven is connected to 208 volts you may want to use a higher rack position and or broil foods longer The size weight thickness starting temperature and your pre ferenc eof the doneness of th...

Page 12: ...LEAN Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powder or harsh abrasives Ifmarinades tomatosauce basting materials etc should spil wipe up as muchaspossible Whensuffaceshavecooled thoroughly clean painted areas CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE Oven cleaner TO CLEAN Clean up after each oven use Rinse thoroughly Do not coat bake or broil element with oven cleaner When using oven cleaner read directions on contain...

Page 13: ...ng under and around the knob pulling straight out MOLDED RIB PRING CLIP CLEAR GROOVE IN STEM TO CLEAN Wash the knob thoroughly with soapy water Dry completely with a soft cloth DO NOT let the knob soak TO REPLACE 1 Check the back of the knob The molded rib of the knob is designed to fit perfectly onto the knob stem 2 Align the molded rib to the clear groove in the knob stem 3 Push the knob back as...

Page 14: ...all the way back BROIL STOP POSITON _ j _ TO REMOVE 1 Open the door to the broil stop position 2 Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the hinges DO NOT LIFT DOOR BY THE HANDLE CAUTION When the door is _ removed and the hinge arms are at the broil stop position as a precaution cover the hinge arms with toweling or an empty paper towel roll Do not bump or try to move the hinge arms while ...

Page 15: ...ics and flammable materials should not be kept In this drawer Do not overload the storage drawer ff the drawer is too heavy it may slip off the base rail when Wipe the inside and outside with warm soapy water and a damp cloth or sponge Do not use harsh abrasives or scouring pads on the drawer _PPORT SUPPORT RODS TO REPLACE 1 Lift the front of the drawer stop and lower the stop i_ _1 of the drawer ...

Page 16: ...pull it straight out damage the receptacle TO REPLACE THE UNIT 1 Place the drip bowl into the opening and make sure the receptacle is visible 2 Slide the element firmly back into the receptacle and lower it onto the drip bowl 3 Lift out the drip bowl TO CLEAN THE DRIP BOWL For brown food stains use dishwashing detergent warm water plastic scouring pads mild abrasive cleaners soap filled scouring p...

Page 17: ...d in Foods do not bake properly a Oven is not a preheated b Improper rack or pan b placement c Oven vent blocked or c covered d Improper use of foil do e Improper temperature setting for utensil used f Recipe not followed g Improper oven control calibration ho Range and Oven rack not level e Be sure to preheat until the tone sounds Maintain uniform air space around pans and utensils See oven cooki...

Page 18: ...roper broiling time a Check broil pan placement see broiling section b Do not preheat when broiling c Check broiling section do Open door to broil stop position e Use higher rack position and or longer cooking time fo Check broiling chart in broiling section a Dirty oven b Improper use of aluminum foil c Broiler pan containing grease left in the oven a Check for heavy spillover b Use of foil not r...

Page 19: ...ur recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed 1o Make sure the oven control knob is in the OFF position Remove the knob by pulling it straight off 2 Look at the back of the knob The pointer in the center indicates the original temperature setting POINTER KNOB _ KNOB SKIRT 1 4 Use a screwdriver to carefully loosen both screws To m...

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Page 21: ...nly while this product is In use In the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK and CO Dept 8t7 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 J WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell Is our assurance to you that you can dependon Sears for service because Sears serviceIs nationwide Your Kenmore Range has adde...