Kenmore Elite 790.9720 Series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...cuidada English Espafiol Model Modelos 790 9720 _ I enmore Elite UCCI B collop nur_ _llge_ c6di _go de coHo_ P N 316902019 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com I III IIi I ...

Page 2: ...his warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock 2 Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according...

Page 3: ...ng the unit off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae Increase the distance between the unit and receiver Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Verify the anti tip device has been installed to floor or...

Page 4: ...s 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 DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING UNITS OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near su...

Page 5: ...alified technician immediately IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOl TOP Know which knob or keypad controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the surface element or heating unit before turning it on and turn the element or heating unit off before removing the pan Use proper pan size for induction cooking zones This appliance is equipped with one or more induction cooking zones ...

Page 6: ...nufacturer s recommended directions for use Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and iniury Clean ventilating hoods frequently m Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub d...

Page 7: ...ight switch 16 Oven door latch mechanism 17 Two halogen interior oven lights with protective covers 18 Self Cleaning oven interior 19 Adjustable heavy duty porcelain oven racks 20 Oven convection fan cover 21 Full width oven door with large window 22 Large 1 piece oven door handle 23 Warm Ready TM Drawer with humidity controller 24 Large 1 piece warmer drawer handle 25 Leveling legs and Anti tip b...

Page 8: ...its muffins Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread and casseroles Small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey roast or ham See broil 4or5 2or3 lor2 lor2 Types of oven racks flat handle _ rack _v b tt ta ck _ oven rack The flat oven rack some models or flat handle oven rack some models may be used for most cooking needs The offset oven rack some models is designed to place the base of the rack about 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...ounterparts because only the pan heats This type of cooking heats easier and will be just as responsive when reducing to a simmer For more information about the cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care Cleaning section The type and size of cookware cooking duration the number of cooking zones in use and their power level settings are all factors that will affect the amount ...

Page 10: ...level settings When setting an induction cooking zone to the highest level the display will show Pb Power Boost power level for up to 10 minutes See Fig 1 After 10 minutes the cooking zone will automatically lower to the Hi Fig 2 setting The Pb setting is only available immediately after activating a cooking zone and pressing the Hi power level keypad Hot Surface message After using any of the ind...

Page 11: ... The buzz sound may be more noticeable if the contents of the pan are cold As the cookware heats up the sound will decrease If the power level setting is reduced the sound level will also decrease Important note When using the induction cooktop operational noises are more noticeable while cooking at the Pb level Very loud noises are not part of normal induction cooking Fig 2 To turn Cooktop Lockou...

Page 12: ...bottom of the cookware Fig 2 Induction cookware types The most common induction cookware types available Stainless steel Generally excellent for induction cooking Is durable easy to clean and resists staining Cast iron Good for induction cooking Cooks evenly Do not slide cast iron cookware on cooktop Cast iron cookware with rough surface will scratch ceramic cooktop Porcelain enamel on ferrous met...

Page 13: ...llustrated in the incorrect column in Fig 2 If the problem or problems are not corrected the affected cooking zone will automatically deactivate after 3 minutes Important note It is recommended that you lower the requested power level setting before correcting the pan sensing message Pan sensing checklist Correct conditions Cookware base material has good magnetic characteristics Cookware centered...

Page 14: ...s the minimum size requirement to activate the cooking zone The illustration provided Fig 1 shows the minimum pan size requirements for each cooking zone location Maximum pan size Use the cooktop graphics provided for each induction cooking zone location to help determine the recommended maximum cookware size After centering the cookware on the cooking zone do not use pans with bottoms that extend...

Page 15: ... same time the last power level set will be maintained while the first pan may experience a slight reduction in the power level setting Power sharing tips When cooking two food items simultaneously on the same side of the cooktop remember to set the power level for the food item you wish to maintain last To maintain power levels for two food items heating at the same time place one pan on Cooking ...

Page 16: ...otect hands from burns Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite if placed too close to hot cookware To operate cooking zones 1 Place induction cookware on cooking zone ON 2 To activate the cooking zone press and hold for the desired cooking zone until a tone sounds ...

Page 17: ...ay not appear to be hot the cookware can become very hot and risidual heat will eventually transfer from the cookware to the cooktop surface Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance Check with the USDA United States Department of Agriculture website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their rec...

Page 18: ...to start normal Bake function 16 Oven Light Use to turn the oven lights ON or OFF 17 START Use to start oven functions 18 STOP Use to cancel any oven function previously entered except Clock and Timer 19 Broil Use to select Broil function 20 Clock Use to set the time of day 21 Conv Roast Use to select Conv Roast function 22 Oven Lockout Use to lockout oven functions and door 23 Accent Light Use to...

Page 19: ...ng a cooking process the minute timer will show in the display To view the information of any other active oven function press the keypad once for the other function to view the status Add 1 Minute Use the Add 1 Minute keypad to set additional minutes to the timer Each press of the keypad will add 1 additional minute If Add 1 Minute keypad is pressed when the timer is not active the timer will act...

Page 20: ... door is locked the Loc will appear in the display See Fig 6 Setting silent or audible control mode Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal audible tones Example m To set for silent or audible mode 1 Press and hold Delay Start keypad for 6 seconds 2 Press Flex Clean k...

Page 21: ...e will sound indicating when preheating is finished and to place the food in the oven Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 500 F 260 C Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Example _ To set Bake with default oven temperature of 350 F 2 Press Bake keypad Pres...

Page 22: ...be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins 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 FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do not let food sit ...

Page 23: ...en temperature 25 F from recipe s recommended oven temperature Follow the remainder of the recipe s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time Example m To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350 F 1 Press Conv Bake keypad 2 Press START TO cancel Conv Bake at anytime press STOP Fig 1 some models Important notes The convection fan will begin rotating once Cony Bake Cony R...

Page 24: ...any baking recipe and include the convection feature The oven control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking When Conv Convert is used with a Cook Time setting the Conv Convert function will display a CF See Fig 1 as a reminder to check food when the bake time is 75 0 complete At this time the oven control will sound 1 long beep at regular interval...

Page 25: ...n fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven OFF If the fire continues use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Important notes Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool For best re...

Page 26: ...are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Meat probe When cooking meat such as roasts hams or poultry use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without any guesswork For some foods especially poultry and roasts testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked meats Important notes Use ONLY the meat probe supplied with appliance Using any other p...

Page 27: ...ll provide 3 beeps when the internal target temperature is reached By default the oven will automatically change to a Warm Hold setting The Warm Hold function will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C Instructions for changing how the oven reacts after reaching the internal target temperature may be found later in this section Press sToP to cancel cooking at any time 27 See the following In...

Page 28: ...vered so browning can occur Cook times will vary depending on the weight fat content bone the shape of the roast Use the recipe s recommended food temperature and a food thermometer to determine when the food is done Preheating the oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cook feature Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do not let food sit for...

Page 29: ...lly turn off after 3 hours Important notes Warm Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C for 3 hours Warm Hold may be set when finished cooking or may be added to automatically turn on after cooking using Cook Time Delay Start may also be added Recipe Recall The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings This feature allows you to store one se...

Page 30: ...ly when an oven cooktop function or features such as the Timer have been activated The Accent light will turn off automatically when these functions or features are no longer active When the Accent light is OFF it may be manually turned ON by pressing the Accent Light keypad once When the Accent light has been manually turned on it will remain on until manually turned off by pressing the Accent Li...

Page 31: ... Flex Clean keypad See step 3 DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 F from actual temperatures The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set to display C Celsius temperatures Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius are plus or minus 1...

Page 32: ...o attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active ONLY the following keypads will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active 0 9 number keypads Bake START and SToP ALL OTHER KEYPADS should not be used once the Sabbath feature is activate You may change the oven temperature once baking has started Press Bake keypad use the numeric keypads to en...

Page 33: ...bbath feature was activated Should you experience a power 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 Fig 1 Fig 1 The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature however the ove...

Page 34: ... in 2 ways In the upright position See Fig 1 to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack for example rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath In the downward position See Fig 2 to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware for example rolls or pastries and dinner plates on the rack Storage in or on appliancemflammable materia...

Page 35: ... Warmer Drawer HI _ _ g m ko m Warmer Drawer Hi m m m m ko m Warmer Drawer Warmer drawer settings The recommended warmer drawer food settings are shown in Fig 3 The settings provided are meant to be used as a recommendation only If a particular food item is not listed start with a medium setting If more crispness is desired remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food Most foods may be maintained...

Page 36: ...the moist heat to escape and provides a dryer environment for the food in the warmer drawer For moist heat Slide the humidity control knob in the direction of More _ See Fig 4 More moisture will remain in the warmer drawer cavity This will help keep the food in the warmer drawer from drying out Fig 1 To set Proof Bread using warmer drawer 1 Arrange the warmer drawer Hi rack in warmer drawer See _ ...

Page 37: ...ems from the cooktop including cookware utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and can 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 See Fig ...

Page 38: ...d you must allow about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to open the oven door The Flex Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is active Delayed Start Flex Clean Example m To start a delay Flex 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 ...

Page 39: ...scratch cleaning pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning Oven interior For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Flex Clean Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner o...

Page 40: ...r on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly...

Page 41: ... holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Protective Liners m DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foi...

Page 42: ...ay from the oven frame To avoid finish damage be careful not to allow the oven door hinges to contact the oven front frame To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position See Fig 3 carefully line up and insert both door hinge arms between the pins located on each side ...

Page 43: ...er carpet Entire appliance does not operate Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet 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 time of day must first be set in orde...

Page 44: ...nt see Broil in Setting Oven Controls section Oven or cooktop control panel beeps Oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press sToP keypad to displays any fault code error clear the error code Try Bake or Broil function If the F or E code error repeats remove power from appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day Try Bake or Broil fu...

Page 45: ...okware Metal marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a nonabrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad For more information see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop...

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