Kenmore 790.4626 Series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ge Slide in models iii _ Estufa el_ctrica Modelos deslizables Models Modelos 790 46268 Color number nt3mero de color iii iH Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com P N 318203817 Rev A 0607 ...

Page 2: ...duct 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 including warranties 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 consequential damages Some sta...

Page 3: ...ng Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended 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 Sears Parts Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs panels wire cover...

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...

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Page 7: ...Racks One Piece Door Style varies with model Glass Front Oven Door Style varies with model iii Si_ Storage Drawer with integrated Handle or Stainless Steel Handle style varies with model Removable 8 Coil Surface Element Removable 6 Coil Surface Element Removable 6 Coil Surface Element Removable Element Drip Bowls Removable 8 Coil Surface Element Note The features of your range will vary according ...

Page 8: ...eded for best cooking results Figure 5 Cookware Material types Correct Incorrect _ Curved and warped pan t t bottoms Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not _1 I_ tilt pan Pan is well o Pan overhangs element by balanced more than one half inch e Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element 1 I _ Made of a material that Pa...

Page 9: ...YS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BROIMNG BAKING ROASTING Food Rack positions Rack position Broiling meats chicken or fish 3 or4 Cookies cakes pies biscuits muffins 1 rack 2 or 3 Multiple racks 2 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread 1 or2 casseroles small cuts of meat or poultry Tur...

Page 10: ...thin 5 seconds press and hold the A or v until the correct time of day appears in the display Changing the Temperature Display Mode The electronic oven control temperature display mode was factory preset to display Fahrenheit F oven temperatures Note Oven cooking temperatures may be set from 170 F to 500 F 76 C to 260 C To change the Temperature Display Mode to C Celsius or from C to F do not use ...

Page 11: ...tions When the minute timer is in use with any other function the minute timer will be shown in the display To view other functions press the pad for that function To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use While the timer is active and shows in the display press and hold the A or V pad to increase or decrease the time To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out Press _ To Set or...

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: ...r removing food 7 When broiling is finished press _ 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...

Page 14: ...splay Mode To change for Celsius C see Changing the Temperature Display Mode in the Oven Control Functions section of this Use Care Manual 3 If no other key pad is pressed after 5 seconds the display will begin to flash 4 If you do not want to keep the display adjustment press the _ key pad before the oven control beeps This will cancel the temperature adjustment procedure To start this procedure ...

Page 15: ...annot be removed Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad wiii 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 d...

Page 16: ...es a protective coating which helps in preventing scratches and abrasions For sugaryspillovers Sugary spills can chemically damage your cooktop surface Therefore you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot Use caution when following the steps below 1 Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately 2 Put on an oven mitt wipe up carefully or move hot spills away from...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ng being 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 gaske...

Page 19: ... oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven light bulb Do not turn the oven light on during a self cleaning cycle High temperature will reduce lamp life On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven is opened The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the Electronic Oven control The oven...

Page 20: ...nt 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 CMI 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 Incor...

Page 21: ...fault recurs record fault number Press CLEAR and contact Sears or other qualified agency Replace or tighten bulb See Changing Oven Light in this Use Care Guide for instructions 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...

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