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Page 1: ... and its Features 5 Your Range Control 6 7 Cooktop Cooking 8 9 Modules 9 Oven Cooking 6 7 10 Broiling 11 Self Clean Cycle 12 13 Cleaning Tips 14 16 R_ _OVA_ _ FARTS 17 20 SERVUC5 Before Calling for See vice 21 23 Thermostat Adjustments 23 Modules and Accessories 24 WARRANTY MODELS 469 81 46989 _2 enrnore ...

Page 2: ...one climb sit or stand on the open door or any other part of the range Their weight may make the range tip over_ Never leavethe oven door open when you are not watching the range WARNING To prevent accidental tipping of the range from abnormal usage includ ing excess loading of the oven door attach it to the wall or floor by install ing the anti tip device supplied If the range is moved for cleani...

Page 3: ...ured Such misuse could also cause damage to the range Never wear loose clothing when using your range Such clothing could catch fire Never use a towel or ot her bulky cloth as a potholder Such cloths could catch fire on a hot element burner Never let pot handles stick out over the front of the range Turn handles in so that they cannot be bumped into Keep the handles away from other hot surface ele...

Page 4: ... burn gasoline and other flammable vapors and lquids Do _et use pots or pans on your grill You could be seriously burned by heat from the grill when reaching for the pot handle Pots or pans may trap heat from the grill and result in damage to the grill grates or grill finish ISTI WI I I Never try to repair or replace any part of the range unless instructions are given in this book All other work s...

Page 5: ...s off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized bY venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood BNSTIqUCTION TO AVOID Y R _ever slide cookware across your cooktop _O NOT use a dish _owei or sponge _o wipe up _he cooktop They may leave a detergent film on the cooktop which may cause discoloration when heated If this occurs remove th...

Page 6: ...e In place See pages 9 19 Range Control See pages 6 8 7 Open Wel Cooktop Control See page 8 Cooktop Signal Light Glows whenever any surface unit is on Door LocldUnlock Handle For Self clean Only see pages 13 23 I Downdraft Vent Oven Light Switch Push up to turn oven light one Push down to turn fan on HI Lo Venl Switch See page 8 Downdraft Vent Blower Model and Serial 1 Humber Location Grease Jars ...

Page 7: ...CTaON ItNDaCATORS Light up to show whether oven ts baking broiling or self cleaning 6 SET KNOB Turn to set times and temperatures after pushing a function button 7 13 FUNCTION BUTTONS 7 BAKE Push before setting BAKE temperature 8 BROIL Push before selecting BROIL setting 9_ 12 COOK TITHE Push before setting length of cook time for automatic oven operations CLEAN Push to use self clean cycle STOP T...

Page 8: ...OF TIME iii FI F STOP COOK _MER CLOCK _ME CLEAR TIME BROIL BAKE _ PUSH AND HOLD 3SECONDSTO CANCEL A tone will sound when time is up NOTE The timer _s a em_nder only and wilil ne_ operate _he oven I _COI_PL_T_ Ol_ INCOrrECT _TTIING 1 Attention Tone will sound if oven has only been partially programmed For example if you have selected a cook time but no temperature you will hear the Attention Tone u...

Page 9: ...ceptacle in the side of the well nearest the center of the cooktop See each module section for specific instructions For best cooking results and energy efficient operation you should use pans that A Have flat bottoms and straight sides B Have light handles that do not tilt pans Co Are about the same size as the element Downdraft ranges have their own venting system within the unit Cooking vapors ...

Page 10: ...l leave a residue that wll permanently s_ain the cooktep A The surface will retain heat after corn trois have been turned off Use caution when working around your cooktop Be careful not to get burned when the unit has not had time to cool after use Never cook food directly on the glass You must use proper cookware Do not use surface as a cutting board Till 111tliiLL The non stick grill must be pre...

Page 11: ...rsides viii absorb the heat and may cause over browning on the bottom of your food I 2 cake layers 4 cake layers When baking several items stagger pans so that no pan is directly above another Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking baked products Listen for preheat notification tone and put the food in the oven Opening the door too often to check food during baking will allow heat loss and...

Page 12: ...a g_ ease five See the section on safety A Do not cover the entire broiler grid with foil Poor drainage of hot fat may cause a broiler fire If a fire starts close the oven door and turn controls off if fire continues throw baking soda on the fire Do not put water on the fire Broiling is cooking by direct heat from the broil element Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se lected for broi...

Page 13: ...lled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle if the oven is not clean after one clean cycle the cycle may be repeated QUESTI ON AIRE ANSWERS Q if my oven control is not working can I still selFclean my oven A No Your OVEN CONTROL is used to program the oven to start and stop the ...

Page 14: ...an cycle the oven door will not unlock u nless the word LOCK is off in the display and the oven has cooled If you cannot open the door immediately after the word LOCI goes off wait about one minute and try again Never force the door lock unlock handle Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism PUSH jlr CAHCEL o _ B o I COOK TIMER CLOCK STOP CLEAN BROIL BAKE TIME TIME Then follow instruc...

Page 15: ...staining The element must be clean before the dressing is applied Open coil elements Dry stiff brush Do not put the elements in water To remove Dry well underneath charred soil clean cool elements with a dry before replacing module brush after cleaning Reilectoi bowls Detergent wat e r ammonia Wash the reftect0r b0wls with water and soap Reflector plates after each use Stubborn stains may require ...

Page 16: ... acidic such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or _emon juice should spill on the cooktop use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water when cooled and buff with a dry cloth Rinse thoroughly after cleaning Cleaning inside the oven need only be done as an optional to...

Page 17: ...sure that the cooktop is cool before cleaning Do not use cooktop cleaner on ahot surface The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemi cally attack the cooktopo Wipe surface clean after each use Do not use a dish cloth or sponge to wipe up the cooktop They may leave a film of deter gent which can discolor your cooktop when heated if this happens remove the film with the recommended clean...

Page 18: ...f the rack on a pair of rack guides 2 Push the rack in until you reach the bump in the rack guide then lift the front of the rack a bit and push the rock all the way in 1 Pull the oven rack out then up in one motion See the cleaning chart IFov bes_ pe_ l_evmaace remove oven Yacks l_rinI a clean cycle II oven _aclks ave lle_t i_ the _ ange du_ ing a clean cycle they will _a_ en_ lose thei_ luster a...

Page 19: ...you can grasp it firmly 3 Raise the module up to clean the cooktop and pull the module away from the receptacle IIEPLACII IGTill OVIIN LIGHT Be sure that the light switch is in the off position Do not touch hot even buib Do not touch oven bui_ with wet hands Do not wipe oven light area with wet cmoth Never touch the electrically live collar on the bulb when replacing it Electrica power must be shu...

Page 20: ...t level when replaced if it is forced too far upward when removed REFLECTOR PLATES REMOVABLE GRilDDLE MODULE THE GRHDDLE _ _ODULE To insert the griddlle 1 Be sure the controls are off 2 Insert the reflector plates and the element from the grill module 3 Place the griddle into the cooktop with the two drain holes toward the front of the cooktop NOTE When properly placed the griddle sits slightly ab...

Page 21: ...ay from the receptacle The element will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far upward when removed 2 Lift out the reflector bowl To repllace 1 Replace the reflector bowl Be sure the receptacle is showing in the bowl opening 2 Slide the plug of the element firmly into the receptacle and lower the element into place ELEMENTS REFLECTOR BOWLS RECEPTACLE Note Do not pull elements up more t...

Page 22: ...ot preheated long properly enough Improper rack or pan place ment Oven vent blocked or cov ered Improper use of foil Improper temperature set ting for utensil used Recipe not followed Range and oven rack not level Oven temperature seems inaccurate Using impropercookware Thermostat calibration DON T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK Press Cancel Let oven cool down for 1 hour Place oven back into ope...

Page 23: ...ing materials Mineral deposits from water or food DON T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK Check the element to see if it is plugged in and making contact Check to see if vent fan is turned on Check to see if the grill is clean before and after each use Trim excess fat from meat before cooking Check the grease jar each time you use the grill or griddle Empty it often Always be sure pans are dry on b...

Page 24: ...the first few times you bake in your new oven If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself To decide how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed To adjust temperature 1_ Push the BAKE button ...

Page 25: ...ts in a jar below the cooktop The element is divided so the front and back sections can be con trolled separately The griddle sits directly over the grill element It has two drain holes so fat and meat drippings can drain into a jar below the cooktop The front and back of the griddle are controlled sepa rately Stock Nu_ber 499G4 Do_r_draft Units Only 4995_ UIp J_ a_tUn_f s Onlly Stock Humber 49955...

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Page 28: ...tates This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK and CO Dept 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60_ WE SERVICE WH T LL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a servic...

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