Kenmore KENMORE 73311, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Kenmore MANUAL GAS RANGE models 7331 1 73321 73318 73328 ...

Page 2: ...ge for Use with LP Gas CARE AND USE Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Range Surface Cooking Clock and Timers Using Your Oven Baking Roasting Broiling Self Cleaning Oven Care and Cleaning Minor Adjustments You Can Make PROBLEM SOLVER The Problem Solver lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself WARRANTY ...

Page 3: ...aller serviceagencyor the gas supplier iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector s use INSTALLER Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed OWNER Keep this Use and Care Guide and the Installation Instructions for future use This appliance must be p...

Page 4: ...f cabinets are placed above the range allow a mini mum clearance of 30 inches between the cooking sur face and the bottom of unprotected cabinets If a 30 inch clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets can not be maintained protect the underside of the cabi nets above the cooking top with not less than 1 4 inch insulating millboard covered with sheet meta...

Page 5: ...e range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or ser vicing MODEL AND SEROALNUMBER LOCATION The model and serial numbers are on a label located on the front frame of the range behind the kick panel TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips screwdriver Pencil and ruler o Two pipe wrenches one for backup...

Page 6: ...ook up has been complete Because hard piping restricts movement of the range the use of an A G A _certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard piped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range To prevent gas leaks wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon around or put pipe joint compound on all mate external pipe threads Teflon Regist...

Page 7: ...from this appliance The customer should have the wall receptacle and cir cuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard two prong walt receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obli gation of the customer to have it replaced with a prop erly grounded three prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR RE...

Page 8: ...s have been carefully checked for leaks Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position You will hear a snapping sound indicating proper operation of the spark mod ule Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have bee...

Page 9: ...h natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping_ With most LP gas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normaL With the baffle in place the flames should burn steady and should not extend past the edges of the burner baffle Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized The shutter for the bottom burner is ...

Page 10: ... it toward you until the spring clips at the top of the panel are released 2 Use a 3 16 open end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns 3 Use a t open end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns 4 With the oven shelves in the oven position the range where it will be installed 5 Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a par_ ...

Page 11: ...pprox 20 i _ z 1 Marked Edge 1 _ e t of Range 2 Locate the outside edge of the dewce 2 toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range 3 Using the device as a template mark the position of the hole for the screw Wallboard Back of Range Anti Tip Device Wood Screw 4 For wood construction drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal A nail or awl may be used if a ...

Page 12: ...ating of the washer If it is regulator C 1 Remove cap and forcibly snap out plastic plunger from bottom of cap 2 Turn plunger over and forcibly snap back in original location Note Plunger must snap into position the gas type you are converting to must be visible on lower side of plunger 3 Reinsert the assembly into the regulator Step 2 Convert Surface Burners For LP Gas G s NAT Ffow Inlo R_nge _ O...

Page 13: ...d access to air adjustment shutters see page 8 Loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to the full open position With baffle in place flames should have approximately 1 inch ___ _ t blue cones and should not screw _ extend beyond the edges of t _ the burner baffle For LP gas this should occur when the air adjustment shutter is completely open After 30 seconds of burner operation chec...

Page 14: ...e of a range high fleer temperatures may result and many floor cov erings will not withstand this kind of use Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting When You Get Your Range o Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary o Have ...

Page 15: ...r heating the room Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn off burner then smother flaming pan by covering pan com pletely with a well fit ting lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by cov ering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not store flam mable materials in an oven o...

Page 16: ...at for effec tive shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spi fovers when food is added if a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly o Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use deep fat thermometer whenever possi ble to prevent overheating fat beyond the smok ing point Use proper pan size Avoid pans ...

Page 17: ...ling Grease left in the pan can catch on fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan o When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires If you should have a grease fire in the broil er pan turn off the oven and keep door cl...

Page 18: ...s seepage 18 28 30 26 27 20 20 19 20 21 28 28 18 16 21 Feature Index 11 Oven Shelves easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports 12 Broiler Pan and Rack do not clean in the self cleaning oven 13 Removable Oven Door easily removed for oven cleaning t4 Installation Clearances Label 15 Removable Kick Panel 16 Model and Serial Numbers 17 Anti Tip Device right rear at bot tom see Installation Inst...

Page 19: ... should match the cookware you are using 18 NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handler When using aluminum or aluminum clad stainless steel pots and pans adjust the flame so the circle it makes is about 1 2 inch smaller than the cookware s bottom When boiling use this same flame size l 2 inc...

Page 20: ...AY START dial show the correct time of day When either the DELAY START dial or DELAY STOP dial is pushed in and turned it will pop into place when the time shown on the range clock is reached 2 Set the DELAY START control Push in and turn the DELAY START dial to the time you want the oven to turn itself on If you want it to start cooking immedi ately do not set DELAY START time 3 Set the STOP TIME...

Page 21: ...ll normal oven opera tions for example for cooking roasts or casseroles Only the bottom oven burner operates during baking BROIL Use this setting for broiling Only the top broil burner will operate TIME BAKE Use this setting to turn the oven on and off at specified times when you want cooking to start and stop See Automatic Oven Timer on page I 9 CLEAN Use this setting for the self cleaning func t...

Page 22: ...en you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This wilt eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull the shelf toward you tilt front end upward and pull the shelf out To replace place shelf on shelf support with s...

Page 23: ...dges Edges of crust too thin_ Incorrect baking temperature Bottom crust soggy and unbaked Allow crust and or filling to cool sufficiently before fill ing pie shell Filling may be too thin or juicy Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately Ingredients and proper measuring affect the quality of crust Use a tested recipe and good technique Make sure ther...

Page 24: ... Loaf or Tube Pan Shiny Metal Pan with satimfinish bottom Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Metal or Glass Pans Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Glass or Metal Pans Glass Custard Cups or Casserole set in pan of hot water Glass Cuslard Cups or Casserole Foi Pan on Cookie Sheet Spread to crust edges Gfass or Satin finish Metal Glass or Satin finish Metal Glass or Satin4inish Metal Pan Set on Oven Shelf...

Page 25: ... can be roasted without thawing but allow 15 to 25 minutes additional time per pound allow 15 minutes additional time per pound for roasts under 5 pounds allow more time per pound for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing_ Follow direc tions given on packer s label Dual Shelf Cooking ...

Page 26: ... oven to coot Broiling Tips Use tongs to turn meat over pierced meat loses juices_ o Steaks and chops should be at least 1 inch thick for best broiling results Pan broil thinner ones Food Bacon Ground Beef Well Done Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Chicken 450 2 to 2 lbs split lengthwise Bakery Products Bread Toast or Toaster Pastries English Muffins Lobster tails 6 to 8 oz ...

Page 27: ... place one pan upside down on each oven shelf Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protec tors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven important The oven door must be closed and latched and all controls must be set correctly for the self cleaning cycle to work properly How to ...

Page 28: ...gs the CLEANING light may come on The oven door can t be latched for self cleaning while the CLEANING light is on If this happens let the oven cool until the CLEANING light goes off Then the oven door can be latched for self cleaning Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil and you should switch the OVEN TEMP knob to OFR Open windows to rid ...

Page 29: ...Soft Scrub_ is a registered trademark of the Clorox Company 28 Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control p_nel clean after each use of the oven For a more thorough cleaning the knobs can be removed by pulling them off the knob stems Clean with mild soap and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners or oven cleaners o...

Page 30: ...ild abrasive cleanser or soap filled abrasive pads Rinse well to remove any soap before self cleaning Oven Lamp RepRacement CAUTION Before replacing the oven bulb disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the lamp cover and bulb cool completely The oven lamp bulb is covered with a glass removable cover that is held in place with a baiI_ shape...

Page 31: ...s or a dish cloth That way burned on foods wilt soak loose while the meal is being served Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven Range Top Burners The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame You should clean the burners routinely and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Burners lift ...

Page 32: ...have cooled and then rinse Polish with a dry cloth INSIDE OF DOOR Clean ONLY the door liner out side the gasket The door is automatically cleaned if the oven is in the self cleaning cycle DO NOT rub or damage the gasket Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or in any openings on the door Rinse well NOTE Soap left on liner causes additional stains when oven is reheated OUTSIDE OF DOOR Use soap...

Page 33: ...shaft and took at the back sider There is a disc in the center of the knob skirt with a pointer opposite one of the screws To make an adjustment carefully loosen approxi mately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws that hold the skirt to the knob Hold the knob blade in one hand and the outer skirt in the other hand To raise the oven temperature move the screw oppo site the pointer t...

Page 34: ... the edges of the burner baffle To determine if the bottom burner flames are prop er remove the oven bottom see page 9 and the burner baffle Remove Screw_ The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall behind the kick panel To remove the burner baffle use a nut driver to remove the t 4 hex head screw shown in the illustra tion above Do not remove any other screws Pull baf fle straight out...

Page 35: ...nes is normal_ If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY CLOCK DOES NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON o Make sure thermostat capillary bulb located in upper portion of oven is in correct position not touching oven sides and not coated with anything Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven Oven vent blocked on top of range Inc...

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