Kenmore 790.9641 manual

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    ® Electric Range Estufa el_ctrica Models, Modelos 790.9621",9622",9623",9631",9632",9633", 9641",9642",9643" *= colornumber, n0merodecolor r www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. pin 316417207 REV A (0404)[...]

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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 wi!! help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, deat[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR 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 utensils[...]

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    PROTECTION AGREEMENTS In the U.S.A. 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 s[...]

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    Range Features Your Electric Range Features Include: 1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer. 2. Simmer Select Element Control (some models) or Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or Single Radiant Power Boil Control (some models). 3. Single Radiant Element Control. 4. Warm & Ready Drawer Control & Indicator Light (some model[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Oven with visible Bake Element- Fig. 2 Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (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 results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT. Remo[...]

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    Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Heat is tran[...]

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    Setting Surface Controls To Operate Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models) To Operate a Single Radiant Element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 1). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn [...]

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    Setting Surface Controls (cont'd) Single setting Dual setting To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models) The right front control knob offers flexibilty for different sized cookware with the Dual Radiant surface element. The inner element alone can be used for smaller or both the inner and outer in combination for larger cookware. To[...]

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    Surface Cooking To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature (some models) /_ Cooktop Lockout The _0 pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop. To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON: 1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the[...]

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    Oven Control Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use ofyour oven, become familiar with the various pad functions of the oven as described below. CLOCK SET PAD-- Used to set the time of day. OVEN INTERIOR LIGHT PAD-- Used to turn oven interior light ON or OFF. This pad is also used to activate SELECT SEL[...]

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    Setting Oven Controls f • • • • 0_ • Co_kt/_g/b_eked 0! %1 "_, Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven_ 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. Wit[...]

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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,ke. " "appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the /_ or V. The display will show "350°F (177°C)." [...]

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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) orto begin baking at a later time with a delayed[...]

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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 B,o, ,,__ "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 the [...]

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    Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold TM Feature f_ The ...... ,o_ pad turns ON the Serve Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170 ° F. 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 wil[...]

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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 anotherwell- ventilated room. DO NOT line the oven walls[...]

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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, soapywater and a cloth. Formore difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent d[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) 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 cleaning creme (visit www.sears.com for replacment cleaner) to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive c[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations for Ceramic Glass Cooktops Door Hinge locations with oven door fully open (cont'd) 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 scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. ?[...]

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    General Care & Cleaning Changing the Oven Light The oven light automatically turns ON when the door is opened. The oven light may also be manually operated by pressing the @ pad. Oven Light Wire Holder The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in pla[...]

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    Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. tt 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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