Kenmore 790.4658 manual

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    Models, Modelos 790.4658 5 5 5 5 5 , 790.4659 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 = Color number , número de color Electric Range Slide-in models Use & Care Guide Estufa eléctrica Modelos deslizables Manual de uso y cuidado ENGLISH ESP AÑOL Sears Roeb uck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U .S.A. P/N 318203800 Rev . D (0712) www .sears.com[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Slide-in Range W arranty ................................................. 2 Product Record ............................................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 3 - 5 Protection Agreements ................................................... 6 Range Features .................[...]

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    ENGLISH 3 Impor tant Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Alwa ys read and obey all saf ety messages. The safety symbol calls your attention to saf ety messages that inf or m you of hazards that can kill or hur t y ou[...]

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    4 Impor tant Safety Instructions • Wear proper apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces. • Do not use water or flour on grease fires—Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or f oam-type extingui[...]

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    ENGLISH 5 Impor tant Safety Instructions SA VE THESE SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The ov en is vented through the right rear coil element or at right side of the front panel and visible when the oven door is open. T ouching the surf aces in this area when the ove n is operating may cause se vere burns. Also , do not p[...]

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    6 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Y our ne w K enmore ® product is designed and manufactured f or y ears of dependable oper ation. But like all products, it ma y require pre ventive maintenance or repair from time to time . That’ s when having a Master Protection Ag reement can save y ou money and aggra v[...]

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    ENGLISH 7 Range features Y our Electric Range Features At a glance Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer Surface Element Control Knob Oven Light Self-Cleaning Oven (2) adjustable Oven Racks Broil Element One Piece Door Handle (Style varies with model) Glass F ront Oven Door (Style varies with model) Broil P an Broil P an Inser t Sto[...]

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    8 Setting Surface Controls 1 . Place the pan on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting. 3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the element off before removing the pan. Setting T ype of Cooking HI (MAX) Star t most foods , br ing water to a boil[...]

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    ENGLISH 9 Setting Surface Controls (cont’ d) Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont’ d) Surface Cooking Settings Use the chart (Figure 1) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are[...]

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    10 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Setting Surface Controls (cont’ d) Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont’ d) T o Operate the Dual Surface Element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element. 2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 1) for smaller cookware or[...]

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    ENGLISH 11 Rack positions 4 3 2 1 Before Setting Oven Controls Removing and Replacing Oven Racks To remove , pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace , fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place. Oven Vent Location -Models with Cer[...]

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    12 Cook Tim e Ti m er Set /Off Oven Preheat Door Locked STOP Clear Bake Broil Warm & Hold Bake Oven Lockout 3 Delay Start Select Clean Control P ad Functions Note: The appearance of your oven control may differ slightly from the one illustrated below. However, all functions are the same. Also, push buttons or pads may be shaped differently than[...]

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    ENGLISH 13 Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. T o Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". 1. Press once (do not hold pad down). 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the or until the [...]

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    14 T o Set or Change the T emperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: 1. Press Bake Bake . "— — —" appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By pressing and ho[...]

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    ENGLISH 15 Use caution with the Timed Bake and Delayed Start features. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed. T o Set [...]

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    16 Setting Oven Controls (cont’ d) Oven Baking Information For best results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. 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. [...]

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    ENGLISH 17 4 3 2 1 T o Set for Broiling: Note: For optimum browning results when broiling, preheat the broil element for 3 to 4 minutes. 1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below. 2. Press B roil . " — — "will appear in display. 3. Press and hold the or unt[...]

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    18 Setting Oven Contr ols (cont’ d) Setting the W arm & Hold™ Feature The Warm & Hold pad turns ON the Serve Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170° F (77°C). The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold[...]

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    ENGLISH 19 Cook Tim e Tim e r Set /Off Oven Preheat Door Locked STOP Clear Bake Broil Warm & Hold Bake Oven Lockout 3 Delay Start Select Clean During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to th[...]

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    20 Self-Cleaning (cont’ d) Self-Clean Time Length For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils , a 3 hour cycle for average , and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate th[...]

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    ENGLISH 21 Surfaces Aluminum & Vinyl Control Panel and Trim Pieces Glass, Painted and Plastic Body Parts, Control Knobs and Decorative Trim Pieces Stainless Steel (some models) Oven door & drawer front panel Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert, Door Liner, Body Parts and Warmer Drawer and Drawer Cavity. Oven Racks Oven Door Surface Elem[...]

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    22 General Care & Cleaning (cont’ d) Models with Coil Surface Elements P orcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the cooking surface. Before cleaning the surface cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cook[...]

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    ENGLISH 23 General Care & Cleaning (cont’ d) Models with Coil Surface Elements (cont’ d) T o Raise the T op for Cleaning 1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. A lift-up rod will suppor t the top in its raised position. Only lift the top high enough to allow the suppor t rod to rest in place under the front of the cooktop. 2. Clean und[...]

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    24 Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop. • Do not use d[...]

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    ENGLISH 25 General Care & Cleaning (cont’ d) Storage Drawer Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can de removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing and Replacing Storage Drawer To remove the drawer: 1. Pull empty drawer out to the roller guide stop. 2. Tilt the drawer [...]

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    26 POSSIBLE CA USE/SOLUTION Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level. Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a[...]

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    ENGLISH 27 Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Metalmarks. Brown streaks or specks. Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen. Oven control beeps and displays F1, F3 or F9 Oven light does not work. Poor baking results. Fan noise during cooking operation. Flames inside oven or smoking from vent. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Self-[...]

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