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Summary of Contents for 62421 Use

Page 1: ...tart Things Cooking 5 6 Cooklop Controls 5 Oven Control 5 14 Oven Cooking 7 Broiling 8 Cleaning Tips 9 10 Removable Range Parts 10o13 SERVICE Before Calling For Service 13 14 Thermostat Adjustments 14 WARRANTY SEARS Kenmore MODELS 62421 91121 91125 USE CARE SAFETY MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... above a range Never let anyone climb sit or stand on the open door or any other part of the range Their weight may make the range tip over Never leave the 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 bracket supplied If ...

Page 3: ...mage to the range Never wear loose clothing when using your range Such clothing could catch fire Never use a towel or other bulky cloth as a pothotder 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 ments burners Never leave cooktop el...

Page 4: ...en removing pans from the oven or cooktop Moist or damp pothoiders can cause steam burns Always use care when opening oven door Let hot air and steam out before moving food Always follow cleaning Instructions In this book Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from the oven before a self clean cycle Always keep the range and oven clean Food and grease are easy to Ignite Clean the range o...

Page 5: ...le Cook_ Elementand Chrome Reflector Bowls See page 12 Cooldop Indicator Light glows whenever any cooktop element is on Oven Vent below right rear element may get hot dudng oven use DO NOT block veni Removable Plug In Cooktop Element See page 12 Removable Oven Seepage10 Oven Beke Eiemsm Removable Oven Door See page 11 __ Broiler pan and grid See pages I_and t4 4 NEFSF07 ...

Page 6: ...op controls 1 Push to turn 2 Set on or between marks for desired heat An Indicator light will glow when any cooktop element Is on OFF OVEN To use bake or broil 1 Set the OVEN CONTROL to desired temperature or to BROIL When broiling besuretoturn the knob all the way to the stop In the BROIL section of the knob 2 When finished turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF COOKTOP CONTROL x MED Never line the bowls below...

Page 7: ...ods other than canning the use of large diameter pots extending more than 1 beyond edge of drip pan Is not recommended However when canning with water bath or pressure canner large all ameter pots may be used This Is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER P...

Page 8: ...ause poor baking results Cakes cookies muffins and quick breads should be baked In shiny pans to reflect the heat because they should have a light golden crust Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In glass or dull non shiny pans to absorb the heat because they should have a brown crisp crust Be sure the underside of the pan Is shiny too Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may cause...

Page 9: ...from curling For maximum juiciness salt the first side just before turning the meat Salt the second side just before serving Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as they broil When broiling fish grease the grid to prevent sticking and broil with skin side down It Is not necessary to turn fish Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next tim...

Page 10: ...d broil element Remove soiled pan from oven to cool Drain fat or drippings Fill pan with warm water Sprinkle grid with detergent and cover with damp cloth or paper towels Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes Rinse or scour as needed Grid and pan may be washed In a dishwasher I Do not allow water to run down inside opening In door whllecleanlng Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking soda and ...

Page 11: ...led of time and usually are permanent To minimize 1 Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting Use It to start cooldng tlten lower the heat ssttlng to flnlsh cooldng 2 U6e flat battom pans that do not extend rnom then two Inches from the surface e_emenL REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when installing or remving oven racks To install 1 Set the raised back edge of th...

Page 12: ... the slots at the bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges The hinge arms must still be in the stop position 2 Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as It will go and close the door STOP BROIL POSITION REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER This drawer gives you space for keeping cookware and bekeware Plastics and flammable material should not be kept in this drawer Do not overload the storage draw...

Page 13: ...ull away from the receptacle The element will not sit level when replaced If It Is forced too far upward when removed 2 For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls remove the chrome trim ring See the Self Cleaning Section about Information on cleaning porcelain enameled reflector bowls In self clean cycle 3 Lift out the bowl Do not put the element Into water It cleans Itself when heated dur...

Page 14: ...d your Repair Parts List handy with the model serial number and purchase date DON T CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK Range does not work No power to range Check household circuit breaker or fuse totally Inoperative Check cord If equipped to be sure it Is plugged In Oven does not heat Oven controls set lncor Check oven control cooktop elements OK rectly Cooktop does not Eleme...

Page 15: ...ide 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 knob 1 Turn OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and remove the knob by pulling straight off 2 Look at the back of the knob The arrow pointing to the center of the bottom screw...

Page 16: ...is 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 Seers Tower _ _ Chicago IL 60684 j J WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 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...

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