Kenmore Drop-in 790.4526, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...nge Drop in models iii _ Estufa el_ctrica Modelos empotrables Models Modelos 790 4526_ Color number n_mero de color iii iH Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com PIN 318203808 Rev B 0801 ...

Page 2: ...odifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties includingwarranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or co...

Page 3: ...commended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the product All rangescan tip injury to persons could result Install anti tip device packed with ran...

Page 4: ...ay begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil FOR COOKTOPSWITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating Elements Surface heating elements should never be immerse in water Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures When you use your appliance for the first time or if it ha...

Page 5: ...en liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Do not clean door gasket The door gasket is essen tial fora good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Remove oven racks Oven racks color will change if left in the oven during a self cleaning cycle _The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self...

Page 6: ...a service appointment on line in Canada Maintenance Agreements Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral for service With over 2400 Service Technicians and more than a million parts and accessories we have the tools parts knowledge and skills to ensure our pledge We Service What We Sell Your Kenmore product is designed manufactured and tested to provide years of dep...

Page 7: ...8 Coil Surface Element Surface Element Control Knob Removable 6 Coil Surface Element ht 2 adjustable Oven Racks One Piece Door Handle Style varies with _ model Glass Front Oven Door Style varies with model Removable 6 Coil Surface Element Removable Element Drip Bowls Removable 8 Coil Surface Element Note The features of your range will vary according to model 7 ...

Page 8: ...e the setting needed for best cooking results Figure 5 Cookware Material types Correct Incorrect o Curved and warped pan 1_ 1_ bottoms e Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not _ _ tilt pan Pan is well Pan overhangs element by balanced more than one half inch Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element 1 I _ Made of a ma...

Page 9: ... ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot Rack RECOMMENDED RACK POSiTiONS FOR positions BROiLiNG BAKING ROASTING Food Rack position Broiling meats chicken or fish 3 or 4 Cookies cakes pies biscuits muffins 1 rack 2 or 3 Multiple racks 2 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread 1 or 2 casseroles small cuts of meat or poultry Tu...

Page 10: ...e correct time of day appears in the display To Set the MinuteTimer 1 Press 2 Press the _ to increase the time in one minute increments Press and hold the _ to increase the time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes Note If you press the v pad first the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 The display shows the timer...

Page 11: ...isplay will show 3500 By pressing and holding the A or v the temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F increments 3 When the A or v is released the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature When the oven temperature reaches the desired baking temperature the control will beep one 1 time 4 To cancel the baking function press _ To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has Started 1 Press ...

Page 12: ...pened too frequently o o o o Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 2 to 4 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm of air space on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight aluminum 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 temperatu...

Page 13: ...n Broil Rack Position Table Refer to Figure 3 Note It is recommended to cook food from 3 to 5 of the broil element Rack Position Food category 3rd rack position Medium rare steaks hamburgers 2nd rack position Fish medium steaks pork chops 2nd rack position Well done foods such as chicken lobster iii Si_ Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn off the oven If the fire continues use a...

Page 14: ...ot be removed Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become dama...

Page 15: ...spills away from the element area with a clean damp cloth 3 Allow the cooktop to cool Follow the instructions above for heavy burned on soil Scour gently Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth If any soil remains apply a few drops of a recommended cooktop cleaning cream on the spots and rub gently using a clean damp cloth or scouring pad Buff with a dry cloth until all soil and cream are removed Fr...

Page 16: ...rage lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down To Remove Oven Door 1 Open the door to the fully opened position 2 Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and engage it in the hinge lever hooks Figure 1 You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hinge lever hooks 3 Grab the door by the sides and pull the bottom of the door u...

Page 17: ...eing careful not to move the bulb A change in its position could affect how the oven bakes Avoid bending the bulb and capillary tube 3 DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket handles or any exterior surfaces of the range wood or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces 4 DO NOT clean the oven door gasket Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove this gasket To...

Page 18: ...when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the Electronic Oven control The oven light bulb is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder THiS GLASS SHIELD MUST ALWAYS BE iN PLACE WHEN THE OVEN iS iN USE To Replace the Light Bulb BE SURE OVEN iS COOL 1 Turn the power off at the main source 2 Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken gla...

Page 19: ...t or qualified servicer _ Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire range or oven does not operate in this BeforeYou Call checklist Too low heat setting Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on Incorrect control is on Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used Inc...

Page 20: ...agency Oven light does not work Replace or tighten bulb See Changing Oven Light in this Use Care Guide for instructions Poor baking results Many factors affect baking results Make sure the proper rack position is used Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven Try adjusting the recipes recommende...

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