Kenmore 790.7943 manual

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    E L ] T E ® Gas ange Estufa e as Models, Modelos 790.7943" * : color number, nQmero de color ;iii ............ _,/l/ll_=llll_! www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. pin 316462440 RevA (0801)[...]

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    Table of Contents Freestanding Range Warranty ................................................. 2 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ..................................... 3=5 Protection Agreements ............................................................ 6 Before Using Your Range .......................................................... 7 Range Feat[...]

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    important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This SYmbol will hel p alert You to Situations that may cau se Serious bodily haim: de[...]

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    important Safety instructions * Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. * DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS ORINTERIOR SU RFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven b[...]

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    important Safety instructions Grounding type wall receptacle Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug Grounding Instructions (electric ignition models only) Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious[...]

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    Master Protection Agreements 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 save you[...]

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    Before Using Your Range Assembly of Burner Heads & Burner Caps (for Deep Well Cooktop models only) Your appliance is shipped with the Burner Heads and Burner Caps in the correct locations. Packing material is located between the Burner Heads and the cooktop. a. Be sure to follow the installation instructions before installing and using your new[...]

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    Range Features Your Elite Gas Range Features Include: 1. Electronic Oven Control with Timer. 2. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel. 3. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob, 4. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob or Bridge Burner Valve & Knob (some models), 5. Right Front Burner Valve & Knob, 6. Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob, 7. Easy to cl[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the ove[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 2 (flat or offset) & 5 (fiat). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 5 (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 on page 9). Air Circulation in the Oven F[...]

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    Surface Cooking Operating Gas Surface Burners Setting Proper Burner Flame Size Griddle Accessory Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use, These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame. Op[...]

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    Electronic Oven Control Pad Features SLOWCOOK-- Use to select the Slow Cook feature. 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[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock Changing between 12 or 24 hour display Silent Control Operation 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 su[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER _si_0e_ and FLEX CLEAN _ pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven con[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Oven Lockout Setting Temperature Display ,_ OVEN Setting Oven Lockout Feature L_ LOCKOUT The 0 pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents most oven controls from being turned ON. it does not disable the clock, Timer or the interior oven light. INSTRUCTIONS PRE[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings To Set the Recipe Recall Feature The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store 1 setting for each of the 5 basic cooking pads. The key pads that a recipe may be stored with are SAKE Ba_, CONV SAKE Cook Time or Warm & H[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Preheat for Electric Ranges Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT H_eraetj_ feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set baking temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be programme[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Some Important Things to Know Before Setting any Basic Oven Cooking Function This appliance has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONV BAKE, CONV ROAST, PREHEAT, CAKE or BREAD function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°F. However if desired, the oven set temperature may be adjusted at [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Cook Time The BAKE _ake_ and COOK TiME _TC°m° b pads control the Cook Time feature. The automatic timer of the Cook Time feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automati[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Setting Delay Start The SAKE _, OVEN COOK TIME _ and DELAY START _ pads control the Delay Start feature. The automatic timer of the DELAY START feature will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To program the oven for a Delay Start and to shut off automatically (examp[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil (Gas Range) The ___Broil_ 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 at any temperature between 400°F and 550°F. DO NOT cover the oven ra[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Setting Cakes or Breads Setting the Food Categories Features Benefits of Convection Roast: --Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. --Multiple oven rack baking. --No special pans or bakeware needed. The CONV ROAST (, _'S_t ), CAKES _ and BREADS _ad_) pads may be used when [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake I Benefits of Convection Bake: I --Multiple oven rack baking. I --No spec a pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake The CONV BAKE _ pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection Bake at any temp[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Convert Feature Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature The _ CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard Baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the oven set converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convec[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Slow Cook Feature Oven Light Setting the Slow Cook Feature The _o°o_ SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more 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 f[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The _TC_m° b OVEN COOK TIME and _ DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the (_) pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feat[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold TM Feature It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than th[...]

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    Self=Cleaning Preparing for a Self-Clean cycle 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[...]

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    Self-Cleaning Setting Flex Clean or Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN (,,_1_'_ pad is used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START (,,_s_'_) 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 [...]

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    Self=Cleaning Setting Flex Clean or Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS When the Self=Clean cycle is done: 1. The time of day, "HOT", "DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display (See Fig. 7). 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no longer displayed, [...]

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    Adjusting Oven Temperature How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The cooking temperatures for the oven have been pre-set at the factory. When using the oven for the first time, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven may be adjusted. Before adjusting, te[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Table Surfaces: How to glean: Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted & plastic control For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil and built-up panel parts & decorative grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the s[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Removing & Replacing Lift-OffOven Door Door Care Instructions Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) Door Hinge ] locations F III wl,.eve°deor fully open Y k Fig. 2 Removing & Replacing the Lift=Off Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the d[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Cooktop, Burner Caps, Burner Heads & Grates Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned. [...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Changing Oven Light(s) Changing Oven Light(s) The oven lights automatically turn ON when the door is opened. The oven lights may also be manually operated by the d ',0_-_pad. The oven light bulbs are located at the rear of the oven and are covered with a glass shield held pressing by a wire holder. The glass shields[...]

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    Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you carl 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 Range is not level. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of ove[...]

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    Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems (cont'd) OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Meat is too close to the broil burner. Reposition the oven rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler burner. Poor baking results. Self=Cleaning cycle does not work. Soil is not completely remov[...]

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    Recipes for Slow Cook Slow Cook Turkey Breast 1 turkey breast 2 cups chicken broth 1 medium onion, sliced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper In a roasting pan, place turkey breast meat-side up. Rub salt and pepper under the skin, and inside the cavity. Pour chicken broth around turkey breast, adding the onions and garlic. [...]

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