Kenmore 790.9402 manual

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    ® Electric Ran e Estufa ei_ctrica Models, Modelos 790.9402", 9403* * = color number, nOmero de color _, WWW. sears. COrn Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. pin 316417276 (0705)[...]

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    Table of Contents Product Record Free-Standing Range Warranty ........................................... 2 Product Record ................................................................... 2 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS .......................... 3-4 Protection Agreements ........................................................ 5 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 important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This Symbol will he!p alert you to Situations tha t may Cause Serious bodily harml dea[...]

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    important Safety instructions iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP , Knowwhieh knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils havin[...]

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    Protection Agreements Acuerodes de protecci6n 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 Agree[...]

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    Range Features Your Electric Range Features Include: 1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. 2. Single Element Control (some models) or Simmer Select Element Control (some models). 3. Single Element Control. 4. Warm & Ready Drawer Control & indicator Light (some models). 5. Single Element Control. 6. Single Element Control. 7. Simmer[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT LOCATED UNDER LEFT REAR ELEMENT Fig. 1 Oven with visible Bake Element - Fig. 2 Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking re[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) ELEMENT ON indicator Lights ELEMENT ON Your range is equipped with surface control indicator lights that will glow on your range--the ELEMENT ON indicator lights. (See illustration at left). The ELEMENT ON located on the control panel will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at these i[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) To Operate Simmer Select Surface Element (some models) The left front element control may be used as a normal element or as a simmer element. The "Simmer Select" feature heats the element at a much lower temperature than when used as a normal surface element. You may switch between normal cooking and[...]

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    Surface Cooking Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 2). Cookware Material T[...]

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    Oven Control Functions READ TH E iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFU LLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. COOK TIME PAD-- Used to enter the length of CLOCK SET the baking time. PAD-- Used to set the time of day.. TIMER SET/OFF _ • PAD-- Used to set or cancel t[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls ® ® ® o 7_77_/ • • tt iL X J Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the ovenl To 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". (_ once (do not hold pad down). 1. Press 2. Within 5 seconds, press[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set or Change the Temperature 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 B,k_. " "appears in the display. _J 2. Within 5 seconds, press the A or V. The display will show "350°F (177°C). &apo[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start Features The @ COOK TIME and @ DELAY START pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically (Timed Bake) or to begin baking at a later time with a delaye[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set for Broiling: , 2. 3. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below. Press ,,,_ "----"will appear in display. Press and hold the A or V until the desired broil setting level appears in the display. Press the A for HI broil or[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Operate the Oven Light The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened. Press the Oven Light Switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed. C The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wa[...]

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    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (cont'd) Warmer Drawer Recommended Food Settings Table Food item Setting Bacon HI Hamburger Patties HI Poultry HI Pork Chops HI Fried Foods HI Pizza HI Gravies MED Casseroles MED Eggs MED Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb) MED Vegetables MED Biscuits MED Rolls, hard MED Pastries MED Rolls (soft) LO Empty Dinner Plates LO [...]

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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. f • ® SItiO !_t I 0 {;[...]

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    Self-Cleaning (cont'd) Starting the Select Self=Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self=Clean Cycle For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during [...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Table Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim Forgeneral cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Formore difficultsoils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent d[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Surface Elements and Drip Bowls Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth--any remaining soil[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning H_nge Door Hinge locations with oven door fully open Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). 2. Pull the do[...]

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    General Care & Cleani Changing the Oven Light Oven Light. Wire Holder ng The oven light automatically turns ON when the door is opened. The oven light may also be manually operated by pressing the Oven Light switch located on the upper left control panel. The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield [...]

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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. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service. Ove[...]

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    Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven light does not work. Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Poor baking results. Self=Cleaning cycle does not work. Soil not completely removed after Self= Cleaning cycle, Flam[...]

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