Kenmore 790.9740, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... English Espa_ol Model Modelos 790 9740 9741 I enmore Elite Do E c ooc E e el_ctrica con un color numbe_ n _mero de color P N 808574606 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com ...

Page 2: ...e items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts incandescent light bulbs and bags 4 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 5 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 6 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied...

Page 3: ...injury Important Indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information not hazard related Storage in or on appliance m Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plastic ware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the oven Do not leave children alone Childr...

Page 4: ...aces of ovens become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough cause burns such as the oven door windows and the oven vent Important note Remove all tape and packaging before using the oven...

Page 5: ...en you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn on the fan IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOl TOP Know which knob or keypad controls each surface heating area Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select c...

Page 6: ...is manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always use proper bakeware and use the oven racks Before manually cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Do...

Page 7: ...ly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions You will find the...

Page 8: ...aining Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching the ceramic cooktop Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surf...

Page 9: ...nd the _Solutions to Common Problems section of this Use and Care Guide Cooktop Surface Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop The warm zone feature on so...

Page 10: ... off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to the suggested radiant surface element setting...

Page 11: ...uce very high heat and can also be set low enough to simmer foods TURBOBOIL FLEX OFF WARM e TURBO SIMMER BOiL 7 4 NED WARM ZONE The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Use the WARM ZONE feature to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews breads pastries and oven safe dinner plates Always start with hot food Do not heat cold foo...

Page 12: ...k straight forward until it reaches the stop position Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out To replace Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level before using the oven To arrange Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating t...

Page 13: ... rack Figure 10 4 Lift up the front of the rack slightly and continue to pull the rack away from the oven 5 Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack portions together when removing or handling the glide rack The rack portions move independently and are difficult to handle unless held together To replace the glide rack 1 Grasp both upper and lower portions of the glide rack Figure 10 2 Lift and h...

Page 14: ...onal minutes to Timer 16 Cook Time Used to enter the length of the cook time desired 17 Delay Start Used to set the desired start time for baking May be used with Cook Time to program a delayed timed bake or clean cycle 18 CLOCK Used to set the time of day 19 OVEN LOCK Used to lock the oven doors 20 WARM ZONE Use to keep cooked foods at serving temperature on the cooktop 21 Oven LIGHT Used to turn...

Page 15: ...Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The Timer ON OFF and Self Clean keys control the continuous bake or 12 hour energy saving features The oven control has a factory preset 12 hour energy saving feature that shuts off the oven control if left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes The oven can be programed to override this feature for contin uous baking To set the continuous bake or...

Page 16: ...ce the oven door is locked the DOOR and LOCKED indicator will stop flashing and remain in the display Allow 15 seconds for the oven door to lock To reactivate normal oven operation by unlocking door 1 Press and hold o_N for 3 seconds Loc will disappear from LOCK the display DOOR and LOCKED will flash in the display until the door has completely unlocked and the oven will be operational Note Becaus...

Page 17: ...ime press o For best results Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies biscuits and breads Do not open oven door often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowni...

Page 18: ...ower than the flat or handle racks When baking using two oven racks place the top rack in position 3 and the bottom rack in position 1 When using Glide rack set one position lower 2 with offset rack in position 1 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation Figure 20 Position pans as shown for convection baking To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperatur...

Page 19: ...ay End and will sound three long beeps every 30 seconds until STOP is pressed Press _ to cancel convection feature at any time Note The minimum amount of cook time using the convection convert feature with a cook time or delay start function is 20 minutes Setting Cook Time The Cook Time key controls the cook time The automatic timer of the cook time feature will turn the oven off after cooking for...

Page 20: ..._ The minimum oven temperature appears in the display 4 Press Cook Time The display will show 5 Enter the desired baking time by using the numeric keys and pressing 30 6 Press Q The oven will start the cooking process 7 Press Delay Start The display will show Figure 29 Display showing the control ready to accept the delay start time 8 Enter the desired start time using the numeric keys 5 30 9 Pres...

Page 21: ...400 F enter the desired tempera ture with the numeric keys before continuing to step 5 5 Press _ The oven will begin the broil function Preheat the oven for 2 minutes 6 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and cook on the second side Season and serve Note Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food 7 To cancel broiling press_ Note If a broiler pan and inse...

Page 22: ...d poultry Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt This is normal Food poisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Cooking and Preparation Tips for Slow Cook Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking When using a single rack place in position 2 or 3 Position mul...

Page 23: ... request to turn on the Warm Hold feature will be cancelled To set Warm Hold 1 Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven 2 Press Warm Hold Hid will appear in the display Note If no key is touched within 25 seconds the request to turn on the Warm Hold feature will be cancelled 3 Press _ HLd will remain on and the oven icon will appear in the display 4 To cancel Warm Hold at any time press o Note The Warm and ...

Page 24: ...nstruc tions Remember the oven will shut down after using a cook time and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath and Jewish Holidays The maximum delay start time is 11 hours and 59 minutes 5 6 The oven will turn on and begin heating If you need to set both ovens for the Sabbath both should be set at this time Press and hold both the Cook Time and Delay Start keys for at least 3 seconds...

Page 25: ...cipe times and temperatures Test a recipe by using a temperature setting higher or lower than the recommended temperature The baking results should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed Important Do not use thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside the oven These thermometers may display temperatures that vary greatly from the actu...

Page 26: ... with a damp cloth Adhere to the following cleaning precautions Before starting the self clean cycle hand 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 Clean with soap and water Burned on residue can be cleaned off with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber Allow the oven to cool before cleaning Wear rubb...

Page 27: ...etting 4 Press _ The DOOR LOCKED icon will flash CLEAN icon and the letters Ckn will remain in the display 5 As soon as the control is set the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close automatically Once the door has been locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will stop flashing and remain on Also the oven icon will appear in the display Note Allow 15 seconds for the oven door to lock If a d...

Page 28: ...eaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Polish with a lint free cloth Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth Gentle scouring with ...

Page 29: ... a cooktop cleaner 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 Cleani...

Page 30: ...rs 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 foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances Aluminum cookware ...

Page 31: ...ble oil Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self clean cycle and when the rack becomes difficult to reposition in the oven To lubricate the glide rack 1 Remove the rack from the oven Place the rack on a large flat surface covered with newspaper or scrap cloth Fully extend the rack 2 Wipe away debris and crumbs from the glide track using a cloth or sponge 3 Shak...

Page 32: ...igure 47 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position See Figure 47 seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 48 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 45 4 Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven frame on both...

Page 33: ...pened too frequently Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 2 to 4 of air space 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight 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 temperature 25 F 13 C lower tha...

Page 34: ...ssive spills in oven Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present when using broil see Setting Broil on page 21 Oven control not set properly Review Self Clean section Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean Always remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle Clean usi...

Page 35: ... is not level Be sure floor is level strong and stable enough to adequately support range If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square...

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