Kenmore 911.91461, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ON Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product 911 91761 30 ELECTRIC FREE STANDING RANGE Safety Instructions Features Operation Care and Cleaning Problem Solving Easy Adjustment Consumer Service Sears Roebu_iandCo__Estates IL 60179 U S A 229C4020P085 31 1o2o5 ...

Page 2: ...r 8 End of Cycle Tone 8 Oven Cooking Tips 911 Strong Smell or Odor 9 No Peeking 9 Aluminum Foil 9 Preheating 9 Oven Light 9 Temperature Sensor 9 Oven Vent 9 Moisture 10 Control Panel 13 Broiler Pan and Grid 13 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop 13 Burner Box Bottom 13 Painted Surface 13 Oven Interior 13 Glass 13 Oven Racks 15 Oven Door 15 Surface Control Knobs 14 Oven Light Bulb 14 Storage Drawer 16 Lift Up...

Page 3: ...nst back wall See illustration below o Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the floor or wall Make sure this location is clear of electrical wiring or plumbing 5 Fasten the bracket securely with the screws provided Screws are self drilling in wood plywood particle and chip board and most metal framing If attaching to masonry you can buy suitable screws and anchorsathardwarestores Useam...

Page 4: ... or heating the room ALWAYS KEEP combus tible wall coverings curtains and other linens a safe distance from the appliance NEVER HEAT unopened food containers Pressure buildup can cause the container to burst and cause injury NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or drip pings in or near your appliance ALWAYS KEEP the appli ance area free from things that will bum Food wooden uten sils and grease buildup...

Page 5: ...e the oven is cool If racks must be moved while oven is hot do not let pot holder 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 foiltoline the ...

Page 6: ...nto the area and allow 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 Control Panel Area Door Handle Door Trim Oven Area 6 ...

Page 7: ...the canner is centered over the element 2 Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom 2 Used for quick starts such as bringing water to a boil MED Used for slow boiling and sauteing LO Used for steaming foods or keeping cooked foods at serving temperature 1 Push down to turn the knob CFF O 0 2 Set on or between marks for desired heat Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are avail...

Page 8: ...l beep when one minute remains in the countdown Seconds will be displayed during the last minute countdown HR MIN will disappear from display 1 Press TIMER ON OFF uO0 appears and SET TIMER flashes HR MIN appears 2 Select the desired time using the UP or DOWN touch pad The TIMER will begin to count down and SET TIMER will disappear about 4 seconds after you select the time If you do not wish to wai...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...1 2 of air space around it Place pans so one is not directly above the other SHINY PANS reflect heat Shiny pans are perfect for cakes and quick breads that 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 The Oven Temperature Sensor at the back ...

Page 11: ...w 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 the adjustment if you feel your oven is too hot or too cool for your cooking preference 1 Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the desired temperature 2 When baking is finished turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the OFF position OFF V J Roastin...

Page 12: ... red to pink in the center Moving meats awayfrom the elementwill allowthe meat to cook to the center while browning on the outside Using thispositioning cook side l at 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 preference of the doneness of the...

Page 13: ...ials etc should spill wipe up as muchaspossible Whensurfaceshavecooled 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 container carefully CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE Dishwashing detergent Ammonia Warm water Abrasive cleaner Paper...

Page 14: ..._ CAUTION Be sure the oven light switch Is in the off position Do not touch a hot light bulb with wet hands or a wet cloth Wait until the bulb has cooled and use a dry cloth Never touch the live collar of the bulb If you are replacing a broken light bulb make sure the power supply is off GLASS j _E COLLAR BULB TO REPLACE 1 Unscrew the light blub 2 Replace the bulb with a 3 1 2 40 watt appliance bu...

Page 15: ...CE 1 Place the raised back of the rack onto the rack guides 2 Lift the front of the rack until the raised back slides under the bump of the rack guides 3 Slide the rack all the way back _ 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 w...

Page 16: ...k the drawer until it stops 3 Liftuponthefrontofthedraweruntilthestop guide of the drawer clears the stop guide of the base rail Slide the drawer into place CAUTION The drawer gives _ ou space for keeping cookware and bakeware Plastics 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 opened SU...

Page 17: ...ll Foods that are not removed can cause permanent stains that cannot be removed For heavily soiled bowls place an ammonia soaked paper towel over the bowl to loosen the soil then gently scrub the bowl with a plastic scouring pad For blue gold heat stains use a metal polish These stains are caused by overheating and are usually permanent To help minimize this effect avoid excessive use of high heat...

Page 18: ...er rack or pan b placement C Oven vent blocked or c covered d Improper use of foil e Improper temperature setting for utensil used f Recipe not followed f g Improper oven control g calibration h Range and oven rack h not level Be sure to preheat until the tone sounds Maintain uniform air space around pans and utensils See oven cooking section Keep vent clear d Racks should not be covered during ba...

Page 19: ...oper broiling time a Check broil pan placement see broiling section b Do not preheat when broiling c Check broiling section d 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 co Broiler pan containing grease left in the oven a Check for heavy spillover b Use of foil not re...

Page 20: ...ooked or 25 degrees lower if foods are burning than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed 1 2 Turn to OFFand remove the knob by pulling straight off Look at the back of the knob The arrow pointing to the center of the bottom screw indicates the original factory setting 3 Use a scre wdriver to loosen t...

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Page 22: ...ranty applies only while this prod uct is in use In the U nlted 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 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide Your Kenmo...