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Summary of Contents for 91131 Use

Page 1: ...s Cook n O 6 Cooktop Controls 6 Overt Control 6 Oven Cooking 8 Broiling 9 Cleaning Tips 10 Removable Range Parts 11 12 SERVICE Before Calling For Service 13 Removal of Packaging Tape 14 Thermostat Adjustments 14 WARRANTY S_EARS Kenrnore MODELS 91131 91135 USE CARE SAFETY MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...wing Teach children not to play with range knobs or any other part of the range Never leave children alone or unat tended where a range Is In use CAUTION Never store things children might want above a range Never let anyone climb sit or stand on the open door or any other part of the range Their weight may make the range tip over Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the range 1...

Page 3: ...d also cause damage to the range Never wear loose clothing when using your range Such clothing could catch fire Never use atowel or other bulky cloth as a potholder Such cloths could catch fire on a hot element burner Never let pot handles stick out over the front of the range Turn handles in so that they cannot he bumped into Keep the handles away from other hot surface ele ments burners Never le...

Page 4: ...top Moist or damp potholders can cause steam burns Always use care when opening oven door Let hot air and steam out before moving food Always follow cleaning Instructions In this book Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from the oven before a self clean cycle Always keep the range and oven clean Food and grease are easy to ig nlte Clean the range oven and vent hoods regularly Always k...

Page 5: ...ent cabinet determine where the location of the range side painted outside panel will be Place the bracket with Its outside edge at this location and against back wall See Figure 1 4 5 Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the floor or wall Fasten the bracket securely with the screws provided Screws are self drilling in wood plywood particle and chip board and most metal framing If atta...

Page 6: ...number of yaur fange c_n be found on a ta_ behind the storage drawer psnet on the left s_e ot _e range front frame Cooktop fndlcator LIg_ glows whenever any cooktop element Is onJ Removable Chrome Refle_or Bow_ _ See I_age_ 6 10 12 5 NEFSF26 1 ...

Page 7: ...oktop controls 1 Push to turn 2 Set on or between marks for desired heat An Indicator light will glow when any cooktop element Is on OFF OVEN To use bake or broil 1 Set the OVEN CONTROL to desired temperature or to BROIL When broiling be sure to turn the knob all the way to the stop In the BROIL secUon of the knob 2 When finished turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF COOKTOP CONTROL _ Never line the bowls belo...

Page 8: ...mage the finish HOME CANNING TIPS In surface cooking of foods other than canning the use of largeodlameter pots extending more than 1 beyond edge of drip pan Is not recommended However when canning with water bath or pressure canner large di ameter pots may be used This Is because boning water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit NOWEVERp DO...

Page 9: ... may cause poor baking results Cakes cookies muffins and quick breads should be baked In shiny pans to reflect the heat because they should have a light golden crust Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In glass or dull non shiny pans to absorb the heat because they should have a brown crisp crust Be sure the underside of the pan Is shiny too Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may...

Page 10: ...or maximum juiciness salt the first side just before turning the meat Salt the second side just before serving Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as they broil When broiling fish grease the grid to prevent sticking and broil with skin side down It Is not necessary to turn fish Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range Grease In the pan may smoke or burn the next time the oven is ...

Page 11: ...rts sectlon If acids should spill on the oven while It Is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe them up dght away When the surface has cooled wash and rinse Polish with dry cloth No matter how stubborn the stain never use harsh abrasive cleaners They could permanently damage theenernelsurface We recommend acleansersuch as Soft Scrub_brand or aslmllarcleanlng product to keep porcelain surfaces...

Page 12: ...il to the rack edges after the self clean cycle REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR To remove 1 Open the door to the stop position see illustration 2 Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the hinges NOTE When the door is removed and hinge amts are at stop position do not bump or try to move the hinge arms The hinges could snap back causing an injury to the hands or damage to the porcelain on the front o...

Page 13: ...t It upward slightly to clear the bowl then pull away from the receptacle The element will not sit level when replaced If it Is forced too far upward when removed 2 Lift out the bowl Do not put the element Into water It cleans Itself when heated during normal use Do not lift plug in unit more than 1 If you do_ it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the plu...

Page 14: ... set ting for utensil used Recipe not followed Range and oven rack not level Using Improper cookware Thermostat calibration Oven door closed Improper rack position Oven preheated Improper utensil used Improper broiling time Dirty oven Broiler pan full of grease left In oven DON T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK Check household circuit breaker or fuse Check cord If equipped to be sure It Is plugge...

Page 15: ... set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature In your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an Idea of how much the temperature should be changed To adjust knob 1 Turn OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and remove the knob by pulling straight off 2 Look at the back of the knob The arrow pointing to the canter of the bottom screw Indicates the original factory settin...

Page 16: ...atss II This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other I I rights which vary trom state to state SEARS ROEBUCK and CO l I I I Dept 731CR W l I I s Tow _ j J L_ Chicago IL 60684 WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide Your Kenmore Range has added value when you con...

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