Kenmore 790.3209 series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... COO Use Care Guide l Manual del Usuario G Models Modelos 790 3209_ 3239 3339_ color number numero de color Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates mL 60179 U S A WWW sea rs co m P N 318200667 Rev A 0404 ...

Page 2: ...ithin one year from the date of installation any part fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship Sears will repair or replace it at our option free of charge Models with a ceramic glass surface are covered by an additional 2nd through 5th year limited warranty This warranty provides replacement for the glass surface due to thermal breakage and for defective surface heati...

Page 3: ...the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency o User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals A other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of persona injury and damage to the coektop o Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by remo...

Page 4: ...laming food under the hood turn fan on Refer to hood manufacturer s instructions for cbaning o Utensil Handtes Should BeTumed inward from Edges of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and do...

Page 5: ...re than a million parts and accessories we have the tools parts knowledge and skills to ensure our pledge We Service What We Sell Your Kenmord_product is designed manufactured and tested to provide years of dependable operation But like all products it may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program affordaNy priced The Sears Maintena...

Page 6: ...ock DO NOT use an adapter plug an extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas it is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas if you wish to convert your cooktop for use with propane gas Models w...

Page 7: ...essure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requi rements I Note Do not use griddle over more than one burner That can damage your cooktop and that can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards That can hazardous to your health Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware st...

Page 8: ... and surrounding surfaces to cool down Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day FJame Size For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the table below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting...

Page 9: ...r Setting Surface Controls The surface control knobs shown be low may not look identical to the Sur face Controls Knobs on your range They are only representational Venturi open Burner Models To Adjust Low or Simmer Setting some models The burner flame at low setting can be adjusted if it is too high ortoo low refer to the Installation instructions for adjustment procedure To operate the Surface B...

Page 10: ...flame size The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark Use the guides and adjust the flame as needed DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to click if left in the LITE position 5 To turn the burner off turn the control knob as faras it wiii go to the OFF position The surface control knobs shown below may not look identical to t...

Page 11: ...ers with high concentrations of cHorides or cHorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cHeaners OnHyuse kitchen cHeaners that are especiaHHymade for cHeaning stainHess steel AHways be sure to rinse the cHeaners off from the surface as bHuish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Ceramic Glass See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance section in this Use Care Cooktop Guide Porcel...

Page 12: ...w cooktop surface to cool 2 Use a soap filled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a solution of clear water and ammonia Scour gently Rinse and wipe dr with a clean cloth Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the cooking surface Before cleaning the surface cooktop be sure the controls are turned ...

Page 13: ...et See illustrations for location of screws 2 Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to release the tab from the burner support A in Figure 1 3 Lift the end of the burner assembly Then pull away from the front of the cooktop to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice B in Figure 1 Check the lighter and burner ports Figure 2 if they are clogged use a wire or needle to clear them To ...

Page 14: ...they may crack it Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Do not use commercial oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop Damage to the finish or parts cou...

Page 15: ...mic glass surface Do not use commerciaJ oven cteaners on any part of the cooktop Damage to the finish or parts could resutt Specia_ Caution for A_uminum Foi_ and A_uminum Cooking Utensils 1 Atuminum foit Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use under any circum stances 2 Atuminum utensils The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals care must be taken whe...

Page 16: ...an the Burner Cap Remove burner cap Use soap filled pad or mild abrasive cleanser to clean burner caps If necessary cover stubborn spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 minutes Rub gently with a mixture of clean water and vinegar Wipe dry Remove all cleaners orthe porcelain may become damaged during future heating To Clean the Removable Burner Base and Gas Opening some modets The ports o...

Page 17: ...ange Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue in coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air Scratches or abrasion on cooktop surface Ceramic Glass Cooktop Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensil can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scra...

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