Sears 71061 manual

SEARS GAS RANGE OWNER'S MANUAL Model Numbers: 61011 72296 61018 72298 61061 72751 61111 72755 61118 72758 71061 75171 71068 75181 71161 75188 71168 75271 71351 75275 71358 75276 71661 75278 71665 75281 71668 75291 _71751 75295 71758 75296 72291 75298 72295 Safety Instructions Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 3 I, 39 Important Safety lnstr_ctions 2-6 Care[...]

Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. --Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. --[...]

* Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician, " Be sure al! packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage, should the packing material ignite. * Locate the ran[...]

Important Safety Instructions (co0 0u0d) • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-_,pe fire extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan ca[...]

" Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners ff the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause the burner to work improperly. This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current stan[...]

Important Safety Instructions (0o0 i0°0¢ Baking, Broiling and Roasting * Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. o Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. * Keep the oven free from grease buildup. o Place the oven[...]

Features of Your Range NOTE: Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies. ¢ ¢ O ¢ € ¢ ! lI II !1 II @ /_ umar Cap DEp Pan _ Burner Head j Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above, 0 0 Feature Index See Page I Broiler Compartment .3, 4, 6, 20, 2I, 27, 38 2 Model and Serial Numbers On f[...]

How Does This Cooktop Compare to Your Old One? Your new cooktop has gas burnets. If you are used to cooldng with induction or other electric surface units, you wilt notice some differences when you use gas burners° The best types of coolcware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you haven The fol[...]

Surface Cooking Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models The surface burners on these ranges have standing pilots that must be lit initially° To light them: 1. Be sure the surface burner control knobs are in the OFF position. 2. Remove the grates and lift the cooktop up (see the Lift-Up Cooktop section). 3. Locate the two pilot ports and li[...]

Surface Cooking (0o0 o0od Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which burners they control. The two knobs on the left contro! the left front and left rear burners° The two knobs on the right contro! the right front and right rear burners. On ranges with sealed burners: " The smaller burner[...]

How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cook'ware you are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF _ .... COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle. Top-of-[...]

Clock and Timer (on somomodo,s) [ ;,2:=o] © (appearance may vary) Follow the directions below if your range has the clock and timer shown above. You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day_ In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up. To Set the Cl[...]

UsingYour Oven Before UsingYour Oven Be sure you understand how to set the control properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this manual handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Lighting Instructions for S[...]

Using Your Oven (ooo oood) Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop-locks so, when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them. When placing coolcware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelfsuppor[...]

Baking Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven's performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. How to SetYour Range for Baking To avoid possible bu[...]

Baking ( o0 000d Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking restdts. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce betterAooking cooldes. Cookies baked in a jelly roli pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur. Do n[...]

Adjust the Oven Thermostat--Do It Yoursel You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide, If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself[...]

Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven_ Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. The oven has a special low shelf position (R) just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when roasting a large turkey_ T[...]

Roasting Guide Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature Meat Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin tip, rump or top round* Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder* Veal shoulder, leg or loin* Pork loin, rib or shoulder* Ham, precooked Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey 325°E (I63°C.) 325?[...]

Broiling Broiling is cooldng food by direct heat from above the food° Your range has a convenient compartment below the oven for broiling. It also has a specially designed broiler pan and grid that allows the dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the gas flame. Distance from the heat source may be changed by positioning the broiler pan [...]

Broiling Guide The oven and broiler compartment doors must be dosed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range, tt is designed to minimize smoldng and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan, ° For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat° To slash[...]

Care and Cleaning Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service° Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance, BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE C_ING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) CAUTION: DO N[...]

Burner Grates Hft out when cool The grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spilloverso Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don't put the grates back on the range while they are wet° When replacing the grates, be sure th[...]

Care and Cleaning ( oo oood) Standard Twin Burners (on some models) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BUtOq-ER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) 1N PLACE. Grate p pan (on some models) Surface burner On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop lifts up for easy access. Turn all the controls offbefore removing burner parts and d[...]

Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or bro[...]

Care and Cleaning (co0t 00od) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open° Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges° NOTE: Be careful not to plac[...]

Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking om You can use aluminum foil if you do not cover the whole shelE This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a hig[...]

Care and Cleaning (co0 000d) Special Care of the Continuous Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) The special coating is a porous ceramic material, which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to the touch. The continuous cleaning oven deans itseffwhile cooking. The oven w£1s are finished with a special coating that cannot be cleaned in the u[...]

Installation Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don't touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. FORYOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. BEFORE YOU[...]

Installation instructions (continued) important Safety Instructions " Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propan[...]

WARNING All ranges can tip and injury could result° To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See Installing the Anti-Tip Device in this section.) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range fbrward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from[...]

Installation Instructions on oood PREPARATION • Remove all tape and packaging. Lift up the cooktop (on models with standard twin burners) and remove any packing material under it, Make sure the standard twin burners are properly seated and level. • Remove plastic film that covers some chrome parts (around oven door, side trim), " Take the [...]

Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners This area allows Shortest for flush range connection installation with from hard pipe through-the- s0" stub location wall connection to range of pipe hookup. [ stub/shut-off t valve and rear 4" wal 120V outlet. This area allows for flush range installati[...]

Installation Instructions coo 0ood) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an emily accessed location outside of the range_ Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install mate 1/2" flare union adapter to the i/2" NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of p[...]

A: Usage Sit_aations Where Appliance Power Cord W_dl Be Disconnected Infrequently. TEMPORARY METHOD (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) _.___, Atign large prongs/slots _ _"_'_J J f _/I/' _" Ensure proper ground 'It t / ! I and firm oonnection before use An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not use an ad[...]

Installation Instructions ( o0 ,0uod) STEP 5 Light the Pilots (for models equipped with standing pilots) The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are lit or adjusted. Hght the Surface Burner Pilots CAWHON: Make sure the surface burner control lmobs are in the OFF position before attempting to light the pilots, 1. Ra[...]

Stand-by pilot flame Heater pilot flame 4. Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200°F (93°C). The pilot flame will increase in size and impinge on the temperature-response element° The oven burner will light in 30-90 seconds. The oven burner will operate until the set temperature is reached. The oven burner will continue to cycle on and[...]

Installation Instructions STEP 8 Adjusting the Air Adjustment Shutter if Necessary To determine if the oven burner flames are burning properly, first remove the oven bottom_ To remove the oven bottom: I. Remove the knurled j -_ bottom /t : 2. Grasp the oven / bottom at the finger slots on each side° Oven bosom 3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom e[...]

STEP ! 0 Installing the Anti-Tip Device WARNING: • Range must be secured with an approved Anti- Tip device_ • Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning on an open door. • AFter installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward.[...]

Questions? Before You Call for Service... PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burne[...]

PROBLEM CLOCK DOES NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY STRONG ODOR POSSIBLE CAUSE • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet, Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Bulb may be loose [...]

For the repair or replacementparts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week t -800-488-t 222 mmmmm= mmmmmm For in[...]

KENMORE GAS RANGE WARRANTY ''"' '"'"'"'"'" '"'"" '""'" '"' '" "'"'" "" ' ' ' "' II I= I I FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL PARTS [...]

SW/ARS OWNER'S MANUAL Model Numbers: 61011 72296 61018 72298 61061 72751 61111 72755 61118 72758 71061 75171 71068 75181 71161 75188 71168 75271 71351 75275 71358 75276 71661 75278 71665 75281 71668 75291 71751 75295 71758 75296 72291 75298 72295 To Call Toll Free For Service: 1-800-4-MY-HOME _" (I-800-469-4663) For Parts: 1-800-FON-PART [...]