Kenmore 790.4660 manual

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    lectric Range 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)[...]

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    Table of Contents Slide-in RangeWarranty ................................................. 2 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......................... 3=5 Product Record ............................................................... 5 Protection Agreements ................................................... 6 Range Features .........................[...]

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    important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. The safety symbol _ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or c[...]

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    important Safety instructions • Do not use water or flour on grease fires--Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. • Use only dry potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces[...]

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    important Safety instructions • Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. • Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite. • Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so cou[...]

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    PROTECTION AGREEMENTS in the U.S.A. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can s[...]

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    Range features Your Electric Range Features At a Glance Left Rear 6" Element Control Left Front 9"-12" Dual Element Control Electronic Oven Control with Clock and Kitchen Timer Warm & Ready Warm & Ready Drawer Control & Zone Control & Indicator Light Indicator Lic Right Rear 6" Element Control Right Front 9"[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure t ). Heat is[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right rear (Figure t ) and left rear (Figure 2) element positions. To Operate the Single Surface Elements: t. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. Figure 1 2. Push in and turn[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Zone The Warm & Ready TM zone radiant element is located at the center rear position (Figure t). The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at sewing temperature. Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles[...]

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    Surface Cooking Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Note: The size and type of cookwa[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls _Thisrangehasafanthatwi_turn``_N,,and"_FF,b_itse_ft_keeptheelectr_n_csc_l_tma_c_ntinue i to run after the range has been turned "OFF", but may also stop immediately and then turn "ON" after a while. Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located at right side of the front panel and visible when the[...]

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    Control Pad Features READ THE iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. DELAY START-- Use with BAKE, CONV. BAKE, PREHEA T, SL 0 [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock The CLOCK _ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash with "PF"[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (con't) Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The KITCHEN TIMER _ and FLEX CLEAN _ pads control the Continuous Bake or t 2 Hour Energy Saving features. ON/OFF The oven control has a factory preset built-in t 2 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than t [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (con't) Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the Oven from being turned ON. it does not disable the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven lights. iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY To activate the Oven Lockout feature [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (con't) Setting Temperature Display -- Fahrenheit or Celsius: The BROIL _ and FLEX CLEAN _ pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The v oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. INSTRUCTIONS [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (con't) Setting Preheat The PREHEAT L_ pad controls the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be progra[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (con't) Setting Bake The BAKE _ pad controls normal baking, if preheating is necessary, refer to the PREHEAT _ Feature for v instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 ° F to 550 ° F (The sample shown below is for 350°F). iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the Bake Temperature to 350°F[...]

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    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. R[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting Convection Bake The CONVECTION BAKE _ pad controls the Convection Bake feature. v Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 300 ° F (149 ° C) to 550 ° F (288 ° C). Convection baking uses a fan to circulate[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting Convection Convert Feature The CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the actual converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection Convert may ONLY be used with a Bake, Timed Bake, Delayed[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Slow Cook Feature The SLOW COOK _ pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more V slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork & p[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting Timed Bake,Timed Convection Bake or Timed Convection Roast _/ZL'T... __ O_K The BAKE _k'_AK_) or CONVECTION BAKE _t_'_ and OVEN COOK TiME _ pads control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting Delayed Start Bake or Delayed Start Convection Bake The BAKE _ or CONVECTION BAKE _, and DELAY START _) pads control the Delayed Start feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Start will turn the oven on at the time you select in advance. Note: if your cJock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the D[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake _VEN_'OOK_ START _ pads control The BAKE ,__ j or CONVECTION BAKE ',_UA_,LI' OVEN COOK TiME and DELAY V the Delayed Time Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in adv[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Food Categories Feature: The MEATS _, CAKES _ and BREADS _ pads in the Food Categories feature are used when v cooking certain food items. These pads have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods selected in each category. The MEATS pad combines a cook cycle with the convection fan[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold TM Feature The Warm & Hold _ pad turns ON the Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of t 70°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 featur[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting Broil The _ pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F; however, the Broil feature temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F. For optimum browning results when broiling, prehe[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) T_ o_ ,,_ _ COOK TIME and DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may be used with the _ pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature only (the oven temperature adj[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) (continued) Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut off. When power is returned the oven will not turn back on automatically. The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath and the food may be safely[...]

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    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath). • In the downward position to al[...]

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    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (cont'd) To Set the Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls: 1. Touch the ON/OFF pad at the Warmer Drawer control position. The Warmer Drawer indicator light will flash. Note: if no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the Warmer Drawer ON will clear. 2. Set the desired power level.[...]

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    Self=Cleaning 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 the fumes given off during the Self- Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. DO NOT line the oven wal[...]

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    Self-Cleaning (cont'd) Self-Clean Cycle Time Length The FLEX CLEAN _ pad is used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START pad, a delayed Self Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The FLEX CLEAN feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00) to be selected. You may also choose the clean t[...]

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    Self=Cleaning (cont'd) INSTRUCTIONS Stopping or Interrupting a Self=Cleaning Cycle if it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: PRESS DISPLAY 1. Press @. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and the "DOOR", "LOCKED" icon is no longer disp[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will reduce the effort required for major cleanings later. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum & Vinyl ControJ Pa[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Consistent and pr0per cleaning is essential to maintaining y0ur ceramic glass c00kt0p Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTopO Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop [...]

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    General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) 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[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Removing and Replacing Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Drawer '_'_ _ Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. To Remove Warmer Drawer: 1. I_:_[_Turn poweroff before removing the w[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) To Remove the "Hidden Bake" Cover 1. in order to remove the "hidden bake" cover, pull the back edge with one hand about 1/2" inch and lift up the "hidden bake" cover with both hands. (See pictu re) 2. When reinstalling the "hidden bake" cover, be sure to put it a[...]

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    Before you call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be acc[...]

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    Brown streaks or specks. Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper toremove soil. See "Ceramic Glass Cook'top Cleaning & Maintenance" section under General Care &Cleaning. Areas of discoloration with Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning metallic sheen, cream. Use[...]

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