Kenmore 790.7946 manual

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    E L I T E ® ual Estufa Fuel ange e fuel dual Models, Modelos 790.7946" * = color number, nQmero de color iii ........... i_/,iiii_liiiil_"_"'! www.sears.com Scars Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. pin 316462418 (0606)[...]

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    Table of Contents Freestanding Range Warranty ................................................. 2 iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 3-5 Before Using Your Range .......................................................... 5 , Assembly of Burner Heads, Caps & Grates ....................... 5 Protection Agreements .[...]

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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 wi!! he!p a!ert you to situation s that may cause serious bodily harm, dea[...]

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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 NEARTHESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR iNTERiOR SU RFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and ove[...]

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    important Safety instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions. For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded[...]

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    PROTECTION AGREEMENTS ACUERDOS DE PROTECCION In the U.S.A. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore C_ 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 Pro[...]

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    Range Features ® Your Dual Fuel Range Features Include: 1. Electronic Oven Control withTimer. 2. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel. 3. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob. 4. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob. 5. Center Burner Valve & Knob. 6. Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob. 7. Right Front Burner Valve & Knob. 8. Easy to clean Deep We[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Fig. 1 Fig. 2 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 adj[...]

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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 t & 4 (See Fig. t and Fig. 2 on page 8). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 2 or 3 (See Fig. 2 and Fig. 2 on page 8). Air Circulatio[...]

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    Surface Cooking • Operating Gas Surface Burners • Setting Proper Burner Flame Size 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. In the event[...]

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    Surface Cooking • Care & Seasoning of the Griddle • Using the Griddle Care & Seasoning of the Griddle Before first use: • Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry com- pletely. • Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). ,, Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the u[...]

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    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ,_ Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Indicator Lights • Setting Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls • Warmer Drawer Food Temperature Settings Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Drawer & Bread Proofing Indicator Lights The control and indicator lights for the Warmer Drawer and Bread Proofing features are loc[...]

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    Warmer Drawer Removal • Preparing Bread Dough forthe Warmer Drawer • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer Drawer The Warmer Drawer has a "Proof Bread" feature that can be used to help prepare bread dough. The recommended length of time to keep the bread dough in the Warmer Drawer is about 45-60 m[...]

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    Electronic Oven Control Pad Features DELAY START-- Use with BAKE, COOK TIME, and CLEAN to program a Delayed Timed Bake or Delay Self-Cleaning cycle start time. COOKTIME--Use to enter the length of the baking time. FLEX CLEAN--Use to select the Self-Cleaning feature (See page 31 ). READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfact[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Clock • Changing between 12 or24 hourdisplay • 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 [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls * Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode * Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving TIMER _i_'oe_ and FLEX CLEAN @ pads control the Continuous Bake or t 2 Hour Energy Saving The features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if th[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls • Oven Lockout • Setting Temperature Display _} OVEN Setting Oven Lockout Feature LOCKOUT The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door, prevents the V Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Timer or the interior ov[...]

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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 5 basic cooking pads. The key pads that a recipe may be stored with are BAKE _, CONY BAKE for each of the @, CONV ROAST @, CAKES [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls • Preheat Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT _ 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 programmed to preheat at any temp[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Bake Some Important Things to Know Before Setting Cooking Features: The oven has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONY BAKE, CONY ROAST, PREHEAT, CAKE or BREAD function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°F. If needed the oven set temperature may be adjusted at any time. Setting Bake The[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Cook Time Setting Cook Time The BAKE _ak_ and COOK TiME _TTC_m_ek-_ 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 auto[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Setting Delay Start BAKE (_, OVEN COOK TIME _j_ and DELAY START @ pads control the Delay Start The 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 (ex[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil The _roil_ 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. The broil pan and broil pan insert [...]

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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 B(._eadj)pads may be[...]

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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 CONY 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 [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Convert Feature Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature The _ CONY 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) @ OVEN COOK TiME and @ DELAY START pads are used to set The the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature be used with the _ake_'_pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature m[...]

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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[...]

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    Self-Cleaning * Preparing fora 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-ventilate[...]

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

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    Self-Cleaning Setting Flex Clean Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS When the Self=Clean cycle is done: 1. The time of day, "DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be[...]

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    Adjusting Oven Temperature ,, How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The cooking temperatures for in 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 adjusti[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning ,, Cleaning Table Surfaces: How to Clean: 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 th[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning • Removing & Replacing Lift-Off Oven Door • Door Care instructions • Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) Fig. 2 Oven Door Fig. 4 Door Hinge locations with oven door fully open Fig. 1 Removing & Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door fla[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates • Changing Oven Lights 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 contoured well areas, Burner C[...]

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    Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems Before yeu 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. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of[...]

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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 element. Reposition the oven rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler element. Poor baking results, Self-Cleaning cycle does not work. Soil is not completely[...]

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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 V2 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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