Kenmore 790.789 manual

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    Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Espa_ol Models/Modelos: 790.7890% 790.7892 _ l<e more I COn Un e® o{ange korno P/N 318205251A (1006) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com[...]

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    Table of Contents Appliance Warranty ................................................................... 2 Product Record ............................................................................. 2 Serial Plate Location ................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Read oil before o,i.g hi,opplio=e. 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. -_._Z_j_,'® if the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion ma[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling down on the door [...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS * Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settingsmBoilovers cause smoking and greasy accumulations that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt. " Protective linersmDo not use aluminum foil * Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Discon[...]

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    Grounding instructions For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outieh it is th[...]

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    Range Features o Your gas range 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. includes: Electronic Oven Control with Timer Left Front Burner Valve & Knob Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob Center Burner Valve & Knob Right Front Burner Valve & Knob Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob Easy to clean Upswept Cooktop Burner Grates One Piece Handle 10. Glass Oven [...]

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    Before Setting Surface Burner Controls Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. This burner is located at the [...]

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    Seffing Surface Burner Controls Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on fop of the range when if is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Pofholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame. Manual Lighting In the event of an electrical power outage, the sur[...]

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

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    Before Setting Upper & Lower Oven Vents @= =@ @o, the Oven Controls Oven Vent Location See illustration on left side for venting location of each oven. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT block the vent. Doing so may cause co[...]

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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 insfructlans far each feature and functlan fallow later in fhls Use & Care Guide. NOTICE : The illustrations and instructions contained in[...]

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    Setting the Clock Setting the Clock The Q 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 time in the display wiil flash. Press _. The dis[...]

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    Setting the Clock Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Timer Flex The Set/Off 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 off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The ove[...]

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    Consumer Defined Control Note: The Consumer Defined Control features are adjustments to the control that wiii not affect cooking results. These include the Oven Lockout, Temperature Display and Silent Control Operation features. Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _%_uT pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically Jack[...]

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    Consumer Defined Control Setting Temperature Display- Fahrenheit or Celsius Flex The _ and Clean pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. Note: both ovens wiJJ be changed at [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Seffing Preheat Pre The Heat 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 programmed to preheat[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls 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, CAKES or BREADS function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°F. However if desired r the oven set temperature may be adjusted at any time during[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Oven Baking For best cooking resuits_ heat 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. Baking Problems Cookie[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Set Cook Time Cook The LL_LJ and Time 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 selected. iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY To program the oven to begin baking immedlafely and to shut off automatically (example : Bake at 350[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Set_ Delay Start Cook Delay The LZ=J r Time and stort pads control the Dday Start feature. The automatic timer of the Delay Start feature will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Note: If your clock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake cycle can [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Seffing Broil - Upper Oven Only The ! pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°1:. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together aflow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Food Categories Features Cakes The _ (lower oven only) and Breads pads may be used when cooking certain food items. These pads have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods selected in each category. Benefits of Convection Bake: --Multiple rack baking. --Some foods cool< faster, saving time a[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake - Lower Oven Only The CONVECTION BAKE _ pad controls the Convection Bake feature. 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 the o[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Convert feature - Lower Oven Only Cony The CONV CONVERT 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. Convection Convert MUST be used with the Con[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Slow Cook Feature Slow The 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 for roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow Cooki[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Warm & Hold TM Feature Worm The &Hold pad turns ON the Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170°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 feature will shut the ov[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls To Set the Sabbath Feature (far use an the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Cook Delay The Time and 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 feature (the oven temperature adjustment feature should b[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls To Set the Recipe Recall Feature This feature will ONLY recall a Bake, Convection Bake, Cakes, Breads, Convection roast, Slow Cook, Cook Time or a Cook Time with a Warm & Hold added setting. This feature will not work with any other function including a Delay Start, a Clean Cycle or a Broil setting. iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISP[...]

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    Self-Cleaning During the self=cleanlng cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. v_ The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated room. DO NOT line the oven walls[...]

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    Self-Cleaning To Start the Self=Clean Cycle Flex The FLEX CLEAN Cleon pad controis the Seif-Cieaning 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 a 3 hour self-clean cycle will actually take about 4 [...]

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    Self Cleaning Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleanlng Cyde If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: 1. Press 0. 2. The oven door can only be opened after the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and the ((DOOR LOCKED)} icon is no longer displayed. Note: If your dock is [...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the oven is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE EXTENT AND DIFFICULTY OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry w[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas burner are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop. If food spills and grease spatters are[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning 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. Hinge Roller pin Hinge arm hook Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 door To Remove Oven Door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). 2. Puii the door hinge [...]

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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 Oven Control Beeps and Electronic control has detected a fault conditio[...]

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    Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Entire oven does not operate. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Poor baking results. Self-cleanlng cycle does not work. Soll not completely removed after self-cleanlng cycle is completed. Flames inside oven or smoke from vent. When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven[...]

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    Notes 38[...]

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    PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmordeproduct 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 money and[...]

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