Electric Range
Use & Care Guide
Estufa eléctrica
Guía para el Uso y Cuidado
Models,Modelos
790.9081¾, 9083¾, 9003¾, 9004¾, 9103¾, 9104¾,
9105¾, 9106¾, 9107¾.
¾= color number, número de color
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
p/n 316417255 (0604)
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, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Removealltapeandpackagingbeforeusingtherange.Destroy
the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never
allow children to play with packaging material.
• ProperInstallation—Besureyourapplianceisproperlyinstalled
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinetsabovearangeoronthebackguardofarange. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
andgroundedbyaqualifiedtechnicianinaccordancewiththe
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and
local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to
therangeatthecircuitbreakerorfuseboxincaseofanemergency.
• User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
range.
NeverUseYourApplianceforWarmingorHeating
the Room.
• Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or in
the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items,
such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the range.
• DoNotLeaveChildrenAlone—Childrenshouldnotbeleftalone
or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
• DONOTTOUCHSURFACEUNITS,AREASNEARTHESEUNITS,
HEATINGELEMENTSORINTERIORSURFACESOFTHEOVEN.
Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may
become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these
areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these
areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and
window.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing
levelinglegs,panels,wirecovers,anti-tipbrackets/screws,or
any other part of the product.
•
•
•
•
All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.
See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping,
therangemustbesecuredbyproperlyinstalled
anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To
checkifthebracketisinstalledproperly,visually
check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and
fullysecuredbytheanti-tipbracketbyremoving
lower panel or storage drawer. For models
with a warmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge
oftherangeandcarefullyattempttotiltitforward.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper
anti-tip bracket installation.
• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the fire
withapanlid, orusebakingsoda, adrychemicalorfoam-type
extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
instead of a potholder.
• DoNotHeatUnopenedFoodContainers—Buildupofpressure
may cause container to burst and result in injury.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also • Removetheovendoorfromanyunusedrangeifitistobestored
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play
around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause
the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
or discarded.
IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the
range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin
to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOUR
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOUR
OVEN
COOKTOP
• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)—Stand to the side of the range when opening the door
of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or
replace food in the oven.
• 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 having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also
improve efficiency.
• UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurnedInwardandNotExtendOver
AdjacentSurfaceElements—Toreducetheriskofburns,ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface
units.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located
under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with
coil elements. The oven vent is located below the backguard for
models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is
hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
• Donotusethebroilerpanwithoutitsinsert.Thebroilerpanand
its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high
heat of the broiler.
• Donotcoverthebroilerinsertwithaluminumfoil. Exposedfat
and grease could ignite.
• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
• Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Heat
Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements—
Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
YOUR RANGE
COIL COOK TOP MODELS
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that
could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath
each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware
that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and injury.
• MakeSureReflectorPansorDripBowlsAreinPlace—Absence
of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit
drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or
fire.
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently—Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
ACUERDOS DE PROTECCIÓN
In the U.S.A.
Master Protection Agreements
En los EE.UU.
Acuerdos maestros de protección
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 save you
moneyandaggravation.
Lo felicitamos por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su
nuevo producto Kenmore® fue diseñado y fabricado para
ofrecer muchos años de servicio confiable. Sin embargo,
como todo producto, el mismo podría requerir mantenimiento
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tener un Acuerdo maestro de protección podría ahorrarle
dinero y molestias.
Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
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Adquiera ya un Acuerdo maestro de protección y protéjase de
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The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life
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Agreement:
El Acuerdo maestro de protección también ayuda a extender
la vida de su producto nuevo. El Acuerdo incluye lo siguiente:
Servicio profesional por nuestros 12.000 profesionales
especialistas en reparación.
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Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists.
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Servicio ilimitado sin cargos adicionales por piezas
y servicio en todas las reparaciones cubiertas.
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Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor
onallcoveredrepairs.
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Garantía de “no-limón” – reemplaza su producto
cubierto si ocurren cuatro o más desperfectos en los
primeros doce meses.
“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement
of your covered product if four or more product failures
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occur within twelve months.
Reemplazo del producto si el mismo no puede ser
reparado.
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Product replacement if your covered product can’t be
fixed.
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Verificación de mantenimiento preventivo anual a
su petición y sin cargos adicionales.
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request – no extra charge.
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Fast help by phone – phone support from a Sears
technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus
Pronta ayuda por teléfono – apoyo por teléfono por un
técnico de Sears en los productos que requieran
reparación en casa, además de la conveniencia de hacer
una cita para la reparación.
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convenientrepairscheduling.
Power surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations.
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Protección contra picos de energía o daños
eléctricos causados por fluctuaciones de la corriente
eléctrica.
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Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised.
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Reembolso del alquiler si la reparación de su producto
cubierto toma más del tiempo prometido.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is
all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment
online.
Una vez que adquiera este Acuerdo, una simple llamada
telefónica es todo lo que necesita para hacer una cita de
servicio. Usted puede llamar a cualquier hora del día o de la
noche para programar una cita de servicio por Internet.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who
have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can
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years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
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de reparación con acceso a más de 4,5 millones de piezas y
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Para precios e información adicional, llame al
1-800-827-6655.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
For models equipped with coiled surface elements, the oven vent is located
under the left rear surface element. When the oven is on, warm air flows
through the left rear element. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation
in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides
on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Setting Surface Controls
To Operate the Surface Elements:
1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a
higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a
particular setting. Use the settings as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.
3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the pan. Note: The surface “Element On”
indicator light(s) will glow when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at these indicator light(s) when
cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
SURFACEELEMENTS
Setting
TypeofCooking
HIGH (HI - 9)
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8)
MEDIUM (5 - 6)
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4)
LOW (LO - 1)
Keep warm, melt, simmer
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
oftherangewhenitisinuse. Theseitemscouldmeltorignite.Potholders,towelsorwoodenspoonscouldcatchfireifplaced
too close to the surface elements.
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Oven Control Functions
READTHEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYBEFOREUSINGTHEOVEN.Forsatisfactoryuseofyouroven,becomefamiliarwith
the various functions of the oven as described below.
UP and DOWN ARROW
PADS— Used along with
the function pads to select
oven temperature, time of
BAKEPAD—Used
to select the bake
function.
day, clean time and minute
timer.
SELECTBROIL
PAD— Used to
select the variable
broil feature.
TIMER ON/OFF PAD— Used to set or
cancel the minute timer. The minute
timer does not start or stop cooking.
CLOCK SET PAD—
Used to set the time
of day.
STOP/CLEAR — Used to clear any
function previously entered except
the time of day and minute timer.
Press STOP/CLEAR to stop
cooking.
Setting Oven Controls
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".
1. Press
.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the
or
until the correct time of day appears in the display.
To Set the Minute Timer:
1. Press
.
2. Press the
to increase the time in one minute increments. Press and hold the
to increase the time in 10
minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Note: If you press the first, the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
3. The display shows the timer count down in minutes until one minute remains. Then the display will count down in
seconds.
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound a 3 second beep. 0:00 will appear in the display until
pressed.
is
Note: While the minute timer is counting down, the “:” will flash. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It serves
as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The minute timer can be used alone or during
any of the other oven functions. When the minute timer is in use with any other function, the minute timer will be shown in
the display. To view other functions, press the pad for that function.
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:
While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and hold the
or
to increase or decrease the time.
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has run out: Press
.
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Setting Oven Controls
Changing the Temperature Display Mode (some models)
The electronic oven control temperature display mode was factory preset to display (Fahrenheit) °F oven tempertaures.
Note: Oven cooking temperatures may be set from 170°F to 500°F (77°C to 260°C).
To change the Temperature Display Mode to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (do not use Bake or Broil while changing
theTemperatureDisplayMode):
1. Press & hold the
show the current Temperature Display Mode whether set for F or C .
2. Press the key pad once to choose the (Fahrenheit) °F mode; or press the
(Celsius) °C mode.
key pad for 6-8 seconds until F or C appears in the display. Note: At this time the display will
key pad once to choose the
3. After 5 seconds, the display will flash. To accept the change, wait 5 more seconds until the oven control beeps once.
To complete the change skip step 4 below, OR;
4. If at any time during the process of changing the Temperature Display Mode (F or C ) you decide the change is not
desired, press the
key pad before the oven control beeps once to cancel the process.
5. The control will beep once. The display will then return to the time of day with any temperature display mode change
youmayhaverequested.
To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 500°F.
To Set the Controls for Baking:
1. Press
. "— — —°" appears in the display.
or
2. Within 5 seconds, press the
temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments.
3. When the or is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the displayed
temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the control will beep one (1) time.
4. To cancel the baking function, press
. The display will show "350°F." By pressing and holding the
or
, the
.
To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has Started:
1. Press
and make sure the bake temperature is displayed.
2. Press the
or
to increase or decrease the set temperature.
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Setting Oven Controls
Should an oven fire occur,
close the oven door and turn off the oven.
If the fire continues, use a fire
To Broil:
1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack and adjust the
Broil settings as suggested in the chart provided below:
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour
on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
Food
DesiredDoneness
Setting
Rack
Position
2nd
Steak
Medium
Hi
Medium-Well
Hamburgerpatties Well
Normal
Hi
2nd
3rd
Pork chops
Chicken
Fish
Well
Well
Well
Normal
Lo
Lo
3rd
3rd
3rd
2. Press
3. Press
display).
. “ - - ” will appear in the display.
or
once to Broil with a normal setting (nor will appear in the
4. To Broil with a high setting press
Broilwithalowsettingpressthe
twice (hi will appear in the display). To
arrowtwice(lowillappearinthedisplay).
5. TheovenisproperlysetforBroilwhentheindicatorlightoverthe
padstops
The broiler pan and the insert (some
models) allows grease to drain and be
kept away from the high heat of the
broiler. DO NOT use the pan without the
insert. DO NOT cover the insert with foil;
the exposed grease could ignite.
flashingandglowssteady.Broilmaybecanceledatanytimebypressing
at anytime.
Note: The Broil level setting may be changed anytime while broiling. To
change the level press
and press
one time for each increment of
higher levels or for each desired lower level increment. Select the lo
broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be
broiled to the well-done stage.
6. Place the insert on the broil pan, then place the food on the insert (some
models). DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert or cover the insert
with aluminum foil. The exposed grease could ignite.
7. Place the pan on the oven rack. Open the oven door to the broil stop
position when broiling (see illustration).
8. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the 2nd side.
Note: Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or
removingfood.
9. When broiling is finished, press
.
10. When removing broiler pan from the oven always use pot holders.
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Adjusting Your Oven Temperature (some models)
Yournewovenhasbeenfactorycalibratedand testedtoensureanaccuratebakingtemperature. Forthefirstfewuses, follow
your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your baking
experience, the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking.
Note: DO NOT adjust your oven temperature based on oven thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, they may
not be accurate.
To Adjust the Oven Temperature (do not use Bake or Broil while adjusting the oven temperature):
1. Press & hold the
key pad and release after the display begins flashing the factory temperature change of 00.
Note:Iftheoventemperaturehasbeenpreviouslyadjustedfromthefactorysetting,thecurrenttemperatureadjustedvalue
will flash in the display instead.
2. Youmayincrease theoventemperaturein5°Fincrementswitheachpressofthe
keypadtoamaximumovenadjustment
keypad(total
of+35°F. Youmayalsoadjusttheoventemperaturedownwardin5°Fincrementswitheachpressofthe
rangeof-35to+35). Note:Yourovencontrolwasfactorysetinthe(Fahrenheit)°F TemperatureDisplayMode.Tochange
for(Celsius)°C, see ChangingtheTemperatureDisplayModeintheOvenControlFunctionssectionofthisUse&Care
Manual.
3. If no other key pad is pressed after 5 seconds the display will begin to flash.
4. If you do not want to keep the display adjustment, press the
key pad before the oven control beeps. This will cancel
the temperature adjustment procedure. To start this procedure over again begin with step 1 above OR;
5. If you want to keep the adjustment, wait until the display quits flashing and the oven control beeps once.
6. The oven temperature adjustment has be accepted by the oven control and the display will return to the time of day.
Notes: The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set to operate in the (Celsius) °C
TemperatureDisplayMode. Inthiscaseeachpressofthe
or
keywilladjustin1°Cincrementsupward(maximum
+18°C) or downward (maximum -18°C), depending on which arrow key pad is pressed.
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General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Table
Surfaces
How to Clean
For general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution
of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth.
Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the
control pad and display areas. DO NOT use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT use other liquid
cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish.
Glass, Painted
Plastic Body Parts &
Control Knobs
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Use the general cleaning instructions provided in the
paragraphabove.
Painted Control
Panels & Display
areas
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of
clean water & ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel
for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad. Rinse & wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.
Cooktop Surface,
Broiler Pan & Insert
(some models),
Broiler Drawer (some
models), Door Liner &
Oven Bottom
Oven Racks
Remove oven racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven
Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following the cleaner’s recommendations. Rinse with
clean water & let dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a
cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven
rack positions).
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & front of the oven door. Rinse well. You
may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in
water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT
use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of
the oven door. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
Oven Door
Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water & a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth.
DO NOT use cleaners with high conecentrations of chlorides or chlorines. DO NOT use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless
steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners form the surface as bluish stains may occur during
heating that cannot be removed.
Stainless
Steel (some models)
See Surface Elements & Drip Bowls later in the General Care & Cleaning section.
Suface Elements &
Drip Bowls
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General Care & Cleaning
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 will burn off the next time
the element is used.
Be sure the range is cool
before removing elements or drip bowls.
Becarefulnottobendterminalendswhen
replacingelementsaftercleaning.
Never immerse a surface element in water.
To Remove the Surface Elements and Drip Bowls
1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end. Lift the surface
element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop.
2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently pull the terminal
end out from the terminal plug. If equipped, DO NOT remove the hold down
clip from the drip bowl.
To Clean Drip Bowls
Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm.
Hard to remove, burned on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for
about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia
and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water). A nylon scrubber may be
used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or steel wool, as they will
scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft
cloth.
To Replace Drip Bowls and Surface Elements
1. Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in the drip bowl.
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl. If your drip
bowl is equipped with a hold down clip, align the element support opposite
the terminal end with the slot in the hold down clip, and snap into place.
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the terminal end
with the terminal plug as shown.
4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as possible and
firmly push the terminal end into the terminal plug. Make sure element
terminal is seated properly into terminal plug. Make sure the surface
element is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element.
To Raise the Top for Cleaning
When lowering the lift-up
rangetop,graspthesideswithfinger-tips
only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. DO
NOT drop or bend the range top when
raising or lowering. This could damage
the surface.
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. Lift-up rods will support the top in a
raised position. Only lift the top far enough to allow the support rods to
snap into place.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
3. To lower the top, gently push back on each rod to release the notched
support. Hold the range top and slide the lift rods down into the range
frame.
Cleaning the Oven Bottom
The bake element is designed to be tilted up using your hand from the front of
the bake element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning.
Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting
position.
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General Care & Cleaning
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models)
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the
appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the Cleaning Table provided at the beginning of the General Care &
Cleaning section in this Use & Care Guide.
Changing the Oven Light (some models)
On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is
opened. Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the
light. The oven light bulb is located at the rear of the oven.
To replace the oven light:
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.
2. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
3. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).
4. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the Clock and
Minute Timer in this Use & Care Guide.
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before
replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible
broken glass.
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat
with the inside of the door facing down.
ToRemoveOvenDoor:
1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1).
2. Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven door liner (See A Fig. 2)
3. Insert the 2 screws into the door hinge holes located on the side of the hinge
arm, one into each hinge (See B Fig. 2).
4. Close oven door until the door stops (Do not force the door to close any further).
The placement of these screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree
position.
Fig. 1
5. Grasp oven door firmly on both sides and slide door up and off hinges at the
same angle. (See Fig. 3)
6. To clean oven door, follow the instructions in the General Care & Cleaning
Table.
ToReplaceOvenDoor:
1. Be sure the hinge arms remain at the 45 degree angle position. Be sure the
screws are still locking the hinge arms from moving. If the screws fall out of the
hinge holes, the hinge(s) may snap back against the oven frame and could
pinch fingers or chip the porcelain finish on the oven front frame.
Fig. 2
2. Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the lower front of door on your
knee. Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges, (See
Fig. 3).
3. Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges evenly at the same 45 degree
angle. The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as
they can go.
4. Open door completely (horizontal with floor) and remove both screws from
holes in door hinges.
5. Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner (See C Fig. 2).
6. If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame, remove door and repeat the
above steps.
Fig. 3
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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
Poorinstallation.Placeovenrackincenterofoven.Placealevelontheovenrack.
Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level.
Besurefloorislevelandisstrongandstableenoughtoadequatelysupportrange.
If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unlevel. Be sure cabinets are
squareandhavesufficientroomforrangeclearance.
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make
applianceaccessible.
Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over
carpet.
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.
Incorrectcontrolsetting.Makesurethecorrectcontrolisonforthesurfaceelement
to be used.
Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware
materialsandweightofthematerialaffectheating.Heavy-andmedium-weightpans
heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Surface element does not heat.
Entire appliance does not operate.
No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Appliance Does Not
Operate" in this Before You Call Checklist.
Incorrectcontrolsetting.Makesurethecorrectcontrolisonforthesurfaceelement
to be used.
Elementnotmakingcontactinblock.Followinstructionsunder"SurfaceElements
and Drip Bowls" in the Care & Cleaning section.
Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.
Service wiring is not complete. Contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (see back
cover).
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
service.
Oven light (some models) does not
work.
Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light (some models) in this Use &
Care Guide for instructions.
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling.
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position.
Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element for searing.
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
Insertonbroilerpanwrongsideupandgreasenotdraining.Alwaysplaceinsert on
the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
Greasehasbuiltuponovensurfaces.Regularcleaningisnecessarywhenbroiling
frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
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Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
OCCURRENCE
Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause
corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.
Normalenvironment.Housesalongseacoastareexposedtosaltair.Protectbowls
as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches
cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip
bowls.DONOTusecookwareofthistype.Pansizesshouldbematchedtothesize
oftheelement.ReplacementbowlsmaybepurchasedfromSearsat1-800-4-MY-
HOME®(seebackcover).
Drip bowls turning color or distorted.
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear
the display & stop beeping. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the F code
error repeats, remove power suppy to appliance, wait 5 minutes and then
repower the appliance and set clock time of day. Try the Bake or Broil function
again. If the fault recurs, record fault number, press STOP/CLEAR & contact
anauthorizedserviceagent.
Oven control beeps & displays any F
code error (for example F11).
Your oven will most likely smoke after a spillover has occurred ... this is normal,
especiallyforhighoventemperatures,piespilloversorlargeamountsofgreaseon
bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers immediately.
Flames inside oven or smoking from
vent.
Poor baking results.
Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is
used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the
oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try
adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the
oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting Your Oven Temperature in this Use &
CareGuide.
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