Kenmore ELECTRIC RANGE 790.466, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...e Slide in models iii _ Estufa el_ctrica Modelos deslizables Models Modelos 790 4660_ Color number nt3mero de color iii iH Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com P N 318203802 Rev B 0601 ...

Page 2: ... or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product FIVE YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY For the second through the fifth year from the date of purchase when installed and operated according to the Installation Instructions and Use Care Guide Sears will supply the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons listed below Customer must pay labor cost of installatio...

Page 3: ...ns could result Install anti tip device packed with _ range o Seelnstallationlnstructions To reduce the risk of tipping the range oven must be secured by properly installed anti tip bracket s provided with the range To check if the bracket s is installed properly remove the lower panel or storage drawer and verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged Refer to the installation instructions for pr...

Page 4: ...other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Do not use decorative surface...

Page 5: ...e 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 cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to anoth...

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Page 7: ...aring Grill Broil Pan insert Broil Pan Broil Element Oven Vent Self Cleaning 3 adjustable Oven Racks Halogen Oven Light One Piece Style varies with model Front Oven Door Style varies with model Convection Rack Griddle Storage Drawer with Integrated Handle or Stain less Steel Handle style varies with model 6 Single Radiant Element Warm and Ready Zone 6 Single Radiant Element 9 12 Dual Radiant Eleme...

Page 8: ...is Use and Care Guide NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the Hi setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop Cycling at the Hi setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Refer to page 11 for using correct cookware instructionswith the cookt...

Page 9: ...s will heat Figure 5 You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking To Operate the Dual Surface Element t Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob to left side See Figure 6 for smaller cookware and to right side See Figure 7 for larger cookware 3 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on ...

Page 10: ... the Warmer Zone ON will clear 2 At the Warmer Zone controls position touch once to turn ON the power level for HI see Figure 2 or to turn ON the power level for LO see Figure 5 The Warmer Zone Indicator light located above the ON OFF pad will turn on steady and the Hot Surface indicator light located on the glass cooktop will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes hot 3 Each touch or will increase ...

Page 11: ...e cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are ALUMINUM Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches ...

Page 12: ...ward and slide the rack back into place Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS 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 BROILING BAKING ROASTING Food Rack Rack position Broiling meats chicken or fish 3 or 4 Cookies cakes pies biscuits muffins 1 rack 2 or 3 Multiple racks 2 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast...

Page 13: ... MEATS CAKES BREADS Breads cooking feature WARM HOLD PAD Use to select the Warm Hold feature CLOCK Use to set the time of day also controls CONVECTION BAKE Use to the Cooktop Lockout select the Convection Bake feature feature STOP CLEAR Use to cancel any oven mode _ previously entered except the time of day and minute timer Press STOP CLEAR to stop cooking STOP CLEAR also controls the Oven Lockout...

Page 14: ... start Figure 8 Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day display 1 Press and hold _ CLO will appear in the display Figure 3 After 3 seconds lel will appear in the display indicating that the cooktop lockout is active Figure 4 CONTINUE holding the pad until 12Hr Figure 5 or 24Hr Figure 6 appears in the display 2 Press _ to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time of day display The display will sho...

Page 15: ...ll beep when the set time has run out It does not start or stop cooking The Kitchen Timer feature can be used during any of the other oven control functions Refer to Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings for time amount settings INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the Kitchen Timer example for 5 minutes 1 Press t_ 0 00 will appear and TIMER will flash in the display ON OFF ON OFF Figure 5 2 Press...

Page 16: ... element controls are set to the OFF position 2 Press and hold _ until CLO appears Continue holding until a second beep sounds after 3 seconds Ifa triple beep sounds instead check all surface elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step I_1will appear in the display indicating the cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked See Figure 3 3 To remov...

Page 17: ...e change for 7 seconds Q Figure 1 Figure 2 _or _ Figure3 Setting Silent Control Operation The DELAY START _ and FLEX CLEAN _ pads control the Silent Control operation feature The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the...

Page 18: ...mperature will be displayed Figure 4 If you missed hearing the beep you can tell that the oven has reached preheat temperature if you see the oven temperature showing in the oven display Once the oven has preheated place food in the oven The BAKE light will stay on Press _ when baking is complete or to cancel the preheat v feature To change Preheat temperature while oven is preheating example chan...

Page 19: ...ll sound once the oven temperature reaches 350 F and the display will show 350 and BAKE Figure3 will cancel the Bake feature at any time Pressing _ LL_ To change the Bake Temperature example changing from 350 F to 425 F 1 After the oven has already been set to bake at 350 F and the oven temperature needs to be changed to 425 F press Figure 4 and o will appear and BAKE will flash in the display 2 P...

Page 20: ...n overcrowded Oven dooropened 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 ...

Page 21: ...ion 2 or 3 If cooking on multiple racks place the oven racks in positions 2 and 4 or in positions 2 3 and 4 4 Cakes have better results when baked using the Food Categories CAKES pad Air circulation during _ Convection Bake Figure 1 4thRack 3rd Rack 2nd Rack position 1st Rack position Figure 2 Benefits of Convection Bake Some foods cook up to 30 faster saving time and energy Multiple rack baking N...

Page 22: ...PLAY Using Convection Convert Bake feature to automatically adjust oven temperature example below when setting oven for 350 F C t Arrange interioroven racks and place food in oven 2 Press _ will appear in the display Figure t 3 Press _ _ _ _ _0 _ BAKE will flash and 350 will appear in the display Figure 2 If a Timed Bake or a Delayed Timed Bake is desired enter times now 4 Press CONVERT CONV BAKE ...

Page 23: ...open when checking foods If the oven heat escapes often the Slow Cook time may need to be extended Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown Roasts may be left uncovered 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...

Page 24: ..._ on in the display Figure 6 Once the Timed Bake feature has started the current time of day will appear in the display Note After the Timed Bake feature has activated press _ _ to display the bake time remaining in the Timed Bake mode Once Timed Bake has started baking a beep will sound when the oven temperature reaches the set temperature Press _ when baking has finished or at any time to cancel...

Page 25: ...h the correct time of day 2 Arrange interior oven rack s and place the food in the oven Press _ o will appear and BAKE will flash in the 3 display Figure 1 4 ross ObdO F 0 r w contin o to sh and 350 will appear in the display Press _ A_ BAKE and 350 will stay in the 5 display See Figure3 Press DELAY will flash in the display Enter the desired 6 start time using the number pads _ Figure 4 7 Press _...

Page 26: ... j TIMED will flash 0 00 will appear and BAKE and 350 will remain in the display Figure 4 7 Enter the desired baking time using the number pads by pressing w ash o oo w appear in the display Figure 5 Note Baking time can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes Press _ _ TIMED BAKE and 350 will remain in the 8 display Figure 6 9 Press _ DELAY will flash in the display...

Page 27: ...Meats Cakes or Breads or Press to cancel cooking Meats Cakes or Breads at any time appear in the display See Figure 2 Press sT___ MEATS and 350 will appear in the display See Figure 3 The convection fan icon will come on DISPLAY lure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 il Si Recommended foods to be cooked in each category Figure 4 Baked Custards Cheesecake Meats Cakes Breads Muffins Combread Roasting Instructions...

Page 28: ...rior oven racks and place food in oven 2 Press _ HLd will appear in the display Figure 1 v Note If no pad is touched within 25 seconds the request to turn ON Warm Hold feature will be cancelled 3 Press The oven icon will appear in the display Figure 2 4 To turn the Warm Hold OFF at any time press _ _ or _L _A_ Note The Warm Hold feature will automatically turn OFF after 3 hours Figure 1 Figure 2 T...

Page 29: ...re the oven door is in the broil stop position See Figure 2 Figure 4 3 Press BROIL will lash and 550 will appear Figure 1 4 If a lower broil temperature is desired minimum broil temperature Figure3 setting is 400 F press the desired temperature before continuing to step 5 5 Press t _A_ The oven willbegin to broil BROIL and 550 will appear in the display Figure 2 6 Broil on one side until food is b...

Page 30: ...n to Begin Baking Immediately Activate the Sabbath Feature example baking at 350 F t Be sure that the clock is setappearsWith the correct time of day 2 Place the food in the oven 3 Press _BA_ in the display show 850 F 177 C 5 Press_ Figure l _ Figure2 6 If you desire to set the oven control for a Timed Bake or Delayed Start Bake do so at this time If not skip this step and continue to step 7 Refer...

Page 31: ...different recipe you have to reprogram the oven INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately and record a Recipe e ample recording Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes 1 Place the food in the oven 2 Press _ appears and BAKE will flash in the display Figure 1 3 Within 5 seconds press _ The display will show 350 F 177 C Figure 2 4 Press _A_ The oven icon will appear in the disp...

Page 32: ...food Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean Use only utensils and cookware recommended for oven use inthe Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer Food Temperature Settings Use the recommended settings in the Warmer Drawer settings table If a particular food is not listed start with the iViED setting If more crispness is desired remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food Most foods ...

Page 33: ... the Warmer Drawer before adding the food or bread dough An empty drawer will preheat in approximately 15 minutes 4 When the food is ready for removal touch the oNioFF pad once to turn the Warmer Drawer or Proof bread feature OFF The Warmer Drawer indicator light will turn OFF Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer Drawer The Warmer Drawer has a Proof Bread feature that can be used to help prepare b...

Page 34: ... cause damage Remove the broiler pan and insert all utensils and any aluminum foil These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures Porcelain oven racks do not have to be removed After the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled rub the sides of the oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil this will make the racks glide easier into the rack position Remo...

Page 35: ...skip the time entry and accept the default cleaning time of 3 hours by pressing the Start key pad See Step 3 3 Press A_ DOOR LOCKED will flash CLEAN and the v letters CLn will remain on in the display Figure 2 4 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 quit flashing and remain ...

Page 36: ...en first using the oven be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for the temperature you select you can adjust the actual oven temperature to be more or less than what is displayed Before adjusting test a recipe by using a temperature setting that is higher or lower than the recommended temperature The baking results should help you to de...

Page 37: ...ish To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Clean with hot soapy water and dishcloth Rinse with clean water and cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only ...

Page 38: ...g cooktop sure are cooktop J _ 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 1 For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTopO Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cook...

Page 39: ...the door flat with the inside of the door facing down Hinge support Lock engaged for door removal Figure 1 To Remove Oven Door 1 Open the door to the fully opened position 2 Pull up the lock located on each hinge support and engage it into the hinge lever hook Figure 1 You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the lock fully over the hinge lever hook 3 Grab the door by t...

Page 40: ... glides NOTE The Warmer Drawer will NOT operate while inthe Self Clean and Oven Lockout modes Left Glide Pull up latch with finger Pull down latch Right Glide with finger Figure1 Changing the Oven Light The oven lights will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened The oven lights may also be manually operated by pressing the _ pad ON OFF The lamp is covered with a glass shield The glass ...

Page 41: ...pictu re 2 When reinstalling the hidden bake cover be sure to put it all the way to the back of the oven and lay it down on the 2 shoulder screws Then push the front edge of the cover in its place below the front bracket To have easier access to the hidden bake cover first remove the oven door by following the instructions above IMPORTANT Always replace the hidden bake cover before the next use ii...

Page 42: ...ure to use correct control for the element to be used Surface element too hot or incorrectcontrol setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat isobtained Dial markings not hot enough are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly Food not heating evenly Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance isproperly connected to the power source specified inthe installation inst...

Page 43: ... oven This is normal especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self clean cycle If flames or excessive smoke are present stop the self clean cycle and follow the steps under Stopping or Interrupting a Self Cleaning Cycle in this Use and Care Guide Oven smokes excessively Control s not set properly Follow instruction...

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