Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790.7442*, 7441* Kenmore Gas Range ® Estufa de gas * = color number, número de color P/N 808530305 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Cooking Recommendations ........................................................................... 9 Before Setting Surface Controls ............................................................... 11 Using proper cookware ..........................................................................12 Cookware Material Types .....................................................................12 Setting Proper Burner Flame Size .........................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for Tip Over Hazard the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be • A child or adult can tip the sure the appliance has been in temperatures range and be killed. above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before • Verify the anti-tip device turning on the power to the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong properly installed and grounded by a grounding plug for your protection against qualified technician. In the United States, shock hazard and should be plugged directly install in accordance with the National Fuel into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE - When heating fat or grease, APPLIANCE watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot. - Storage In or On Appliance— - Do not use water or flour on Flammable materials should not be stored in grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry an oven or microwave, near surface burners chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR When you are flaming foods under a ventiGAS COOKTOP lating hood, turn the fan on. - Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING California Residents: for cancer YOUR APPLIANCE and reproductive harm information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov - Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. PRODUCT RECORD Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
Cooking Recommendations Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods. Recommended cooking temperatures and times are based on shiny metal bakeware. Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware.
Cooking Recommendations Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Aging cookware Attributes Recommendation As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging. If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly seated (See Figure 5). When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Setting Proper Burner Flame Size Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop. Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time. Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance.
Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs.
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 10). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.
Oven Controls 5 1 5 7 6 4 3 2 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. Setting Clock 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. When the appliance is first powered up or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. 3. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set the Continuous Bake feature. 4. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day. To set the clock 5.
Oven Controls Setting Timer Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or ºC oven temperatures. To set the timer: 1. Press Timer ON/OFF. 2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release when the desired time appears in the display. The timer will begin to count down.
Oven Controls Setting Bake Baking tips Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads. • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.
Oven Controls Setting Broil Arranging the broil rack Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning. When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. 1. Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off.
Oven Controls Adjusting oven temperature Important notes: The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference Offset (UPO). For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed.
Care and Cleaning Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
General Cleaning Cleaning surface burner grates Refer to Table 3 in this chapter for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. • Clean only after the grates are completely cool. • Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns. Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser or clean in the dishwasher. • Food soils containing acids may affect the finish.
To clean the burner head ignition ports Replacing oven light (some models) Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port. Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. Oven door hinge locations The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor Figure 16). Figure 16: Oven hinge locations 2.
Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance. Baking Problems and Solutions Baking Problems Causes Cookies and biscuits burn on • the bottom. Cookies and biscuits put into oven before the preheating time is completed.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven 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.
Before You Call Flames inside oven or smoking from • oven vent. Excessive spillovers in oven. For example, this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present, follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in Oven Controls chapter on page 19. Oven control panel beeps and displays any F code error. • Oven control has detected a fault or error condition.
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