Kenmore 790.99012 manual

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    ELECTRIC RANGE f ESTUFA ELECTRICA Models 790.99012 790.99013 790.99014 790.99019 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 316257910 (010822) www.sears.com[...]

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    Table of Contents Freestanding Range Warranty ................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 3-5 Product Record ......................................................................... 6 Range Features ......................................................................... 6 Se[...]

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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 help alert you to Situations that may cause serious bodily harm, deat[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which 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 utensil[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Product Record (See Serial Plate Location below) Model No. 790. Serial No. Date of Purchase READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Save your sales receipt for future reference. Serial Plate Location You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate. The serial plate is located on the right side of the ov[...]

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    Range Features Note: The features of your range will vary according to model. You r Electronic Surface Element Control Electric Range Bddgl Features Radiant Element At a Glance Control Easy to clean Upswept Cooktop Warm & Ready" Electronic Oven Control Warm & Ready" Zone Drawer Control and with Clock and Kitchen Timer Control and [...]

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    Setting Surface Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • General Cooktop Information • About Radiant Surface Burners • Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Coo_op Appeamnce Cooktop radiant areas that heat i i ........... Figure 1 :73c_ FAO_4T Left front Leftjrear R gh_a r R ht front ii About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop [...]

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    Setting Surface Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • General Information on Electronic Surface Element Controls (ESEC) • Available ESEC Display Settings • Surface Cooking Settings The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) The Electronic Surface Element Control ("ESEC") feature includes 4 digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message (HE) • ESEC Flashing Error Message (Er) • ESEC Lockout Feature (- -) • Operating Single Surface Radiant Elements Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glas[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Operating the Dual Radiant Element Surface Control • Operating the Bridge Radiant Element Surface Control Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the right front (See Fig. 4) position. Symbols on the control panel are used to in[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Operating the Bridge Radiant Element Surface Control (cont'd) To Operate the Bridge Surface Element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface element. Iit% Figure 1 i i i J J Figure 5 2, Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figs. 1 and 2) to heat the portion of the[...]

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    Surface Cooking FEATURE OVERVIEW • Setting WarmerZone Controls Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Zone The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always [...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot. Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation[...]

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    Setting Warmer Drawer Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • ArrangingWarmer Drawer Racks • Operating & 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, roll[...]

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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. OVEN COOK TIME-- Use to enter the length of the baking t[...]

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    Setting the Clock FEATURE OVERVIEW • Setting the Clock • Changing between 12 or 24 hour display TIMED OVEN i CLOCK _i ON/OFF Oi_OFF FOOD CA]EGORIES 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 th[...]

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    Setting the Clock FEATURE OVERVIEW • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode • Kitchen Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The KITCHEN TIMER _ and 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 [...]

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    Consumer Defined Control Features FEATURE OVERVIEW • Oven Lockout • Temperature Display Note: The Consumer Defined Control features are adjustments to the control that will not affect cooking results. These include the Oven Lockout, Temperature Display and Silent Control Operation features. Setting Oven Lockout Feature The (_ pad controls the O[...]

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    Consumer Defined Control Features FEATURE OVERVIEW • Silent Control Operation _ ......................... % TIMED OVEN ==s_ ¸¸ ....... Ue.T ON/OFF ON/OFF FOOD CATEGORIES Setting Silent Control Operation The STOP TIME @ and CLEAN (_ pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Preheat for Gas Ranges Setting Preheat The PREHEAT _ 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 in combination with the Bake pad when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necess[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Bake TIMED OVEN Setting Bake The BAKE _ pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the _ Preheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (The sample shown below is for350°F). INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the Bake Temp[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Timed Bake Setting Timed Bake The BAKE (_ and OVEN COOK TIME pads control the Timed Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically:[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Delayed Time Bake Setting Delayed Time Bake @ pads control the Delayed Time Bake feature. The The BAKE (_, OVEN t,_,-_v,.,,.,v ....... -tn_a= _ and STOP TIME automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. INSTRUCTIONS To program the oven for a dela[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Broil Setting Broil (Electirc Ranges) - 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. This electric ran[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Food Categories (Meats/Cakes/Breads) • Roasting Instructions for Meat Pad Setting the Food Categories Features The MEATS 0' CAKES O and BREADS (_ pads in the Food Categories feature is used when cooking certain food items. These pads have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls FEATURE OVERVIEW • Convection Bake • Setting Convection Bake Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: --Some foods cook up to 30% faster, saving time and energy. --Multiple rack baking. --No special pans or bakeware needed. The CONVECTION BAKE _ pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake [...]

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    Oven Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • Preparing for the Self- Clean Cycle The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self- cleaning cycle of any range. Move birdsto another well-ventilated room. Figure 1 Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle: A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures which eliminate [...]

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    Oven Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • Starting the Self-Clean Cycle To Start the Self-Clean Cycle The CLEAN (_) pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So to self-clean [...]

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    Oven Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • Delayed Self-Clean Cycle To Start the Delayed Self-Clean Cycle The CLEAN (_), STOP TIME @ pads and length of clean cycle, controls the Delayed Self-Clean operation. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Be sure to review TO START THE SELF- CLEAN CYCLE for recommended [...]

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    Oven Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • Delayed Self-Clean Cycle (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: 1. Press _. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and the "DOOR LOCKED" ic[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • General Care & Cleaning Table Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim Stai nless Steel, Ch tom e Control Panel, Decorative Trim Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert, [...]

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    General Care & Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance • Cleaning Recommendations for Ceraminc Glass Cooktops Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop' Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Clea[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • Cleaning Recommendations for Ceramic Glass Cooktops (cont'd) • Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel • Removing & Replacing Oven Door 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 sc[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer [] Pull up with finger Left Glide Figure 1 Figure 2 Removing and Replacing Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Drawer To Remove Warmer Drawer: 1. _ Turn power off before removing the warmer drawer. 2. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. 3. Locate glide lever [...]

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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 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 OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION ESEC displays " - - "message. The ESEC Control will display " - - " in the digital display windows indicating that the ESEC has a "Lockout" condition. This condition is normal when using the oven lockout or self- clean features. Wait for th[...]

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    Cooking Tables Foods for _ CONVECTION BAKE pad *Decrease normal cook time by: Frozen foods, pies, pastries and pizza 15-25 % Refrigerator cookies 15-35 % Refrigerator biscuits 15-30 % Rolls & Breads 20-25% Fresh Pies/Pastries 10-20 % Begin with the maximum reduction in cook times and adjust as needed. *Recommended reduction in cook times based [...]

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    Recipes Rib Roast w/Gravy cont'd 26 to 29 min./ Ib., Well (150 ° F) - 30 to 33 min./ Ib. For gravy - Melt butter in saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat untll smooth and bubbly, Slowly stir in milk. Heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Add marinade and minced garlic. Blend well; keep w[...]

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    Recipes Apple Bourbon Pie cont'd Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt in large bowl. Stir in apples, raisin mixture, and walnuts. Combine well. Press piecrust into 9-inch pie plate. Brush apricot preserves over piecrust. Spoon apple mixture into piecrust. Place the remaining piecrust on top of filling, fluting the edges togethe_ B[...]

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