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Oven Controls

Changing the Temperature Display Mode (F or C)

The electronic oven control is set to display Fahrenheit (F) when 
shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show 
either Fahrenheit or Celsius (C) oven temperatures.

To change temperature display mode:

1.

Press and hold Broil for 6-8 seconds until F or C appears in 
the display. At this time the display will show the current 
temperature display mode whether set for F or C.

2. Press either 

 or 

 to toggle between F or C.

3. To accept the change, wait until the oven control provides 

the acceptance beep.

4. The display will return to the time of day with the tempera-

ture display mode changed the next time the oven is set for 
Bake or Broil.

Important: 

If at any time during the process of changing the temperature 
display mode you decide not to change the mode, press 

 

once before the acceptance beep. The temperature display 
mode cannot be changed when Bake or Broil is active.

Oven Light

The interior oven light (some models) will automatically turn on 
when the oven door is opened. Press the rocker switch marked 
OVEN LIGHT on the left side of the control panel to turn the 
oven light on and off whenever the oven door is closed.

When baking leave oven light off.

The interior oven lights are located in the upper rear corners of 
the oven interior. 

See “Replacing the Oven Lights”

 on 

page 14

 

for more information.

Setting the Timer

The timer allows you to track cooking times without interfering 
with the cooking process. The timer may be set from 1 minute up 
to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Important: The Timer will not start or stop the cooking process. 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 
when Bake or Broil is active. If another feature is active when 
the timer is running, the minute timer will show in the display. 

To set the timer:

1.

Press Timer Set/Off.

2. Press 

 to increase the time in one minute increments. 

Press and hold 

 to increase the time in 10 minute incre-

ments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 
minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Note: If 

 is pressed first, the timer will advance to 11 

hours and 59 minutes.

3. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound a 3 

second tone. 0:00 will show in the display until Timer 

 

Set/Off is pressed.

To change the time remaining on the Timer:

While the timer is active, press and hold 

 or 

 to 

increase or decrease the time remaining.

To cancel the timer press Timer Set/Off once.

Figure 3:  Oven light switch

STOP

STOP

Summary of Contents for 790.4027

Page 1: ...r Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d utilisation et d entretien English Español Français Model Modelo Modèle 790 4027 P N A00327301 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...oduct 6 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 8 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recom mended in...

Page 3: ... serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the oven The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the oven to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire ...

Page 4: ...carded Be sure to have an appropriate foam type fire extinguisher available visible and easily located near the appliance Proper installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements In Canada install in accordance with CSA Standard C22 1 ...

Page 5: ... in a risk of electric shock or fire Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always cook in proper bakeware and always use the oven racks IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN Before manually cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire D...

Page 6: ...igation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions Product Registration and Customer Informa tion Serial Plate Location The serial plate is on the side of the oven f...

Page 7: ...ck position for roasting large cuts of meat Arranging Removing and Replacing Racks Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior and oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns To arrange always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace f...

Page 8: ...the feature or function pads to set oven temperature or adjusting the clock and minute timer Setting the Clock When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted the display will flash 12 00 Important You must set the clock for the time of day before using the appliance To set clock 1 Press once do not hold key down 2 Within 5 seconds press and ho...

Page 9: ...enever the oven door is closed When baking leave oven light off The interior oven lights are located in the upper rear corners of the oven interior See Replacing the Oven Lights on page 14 for more information Setting the Timer The timer allows you to track cooking times without interfering with the cooking process The timer may be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes Important The Time...

Page 10: ...d the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Do not open oven door often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit more than 1 hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness To set Bake 1 Arrange racks when the oven is cool 2 Press Bake appears in display 3 Withi...

Page 11: ...t on the broil pan then place the food on the broil pan insert See Figure 6 5 Broil on one side until food is browned Turn and broil food on the other side Keep oven door closed when broiling 6 When finished broiling or to cancel broil at any time press Important If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from Sears Call 1 844 553 6667 and order broiler ...

Page 12: ...mperature adjustment has been accepted by the oven control and the display will return to the time of day Cleaning the Oven Important To help remove excessive spills from the oven bottom the lower element may be tilted up Remove lowest oven rack before attempting to raise the element Handle the element only when the oven is completely cool Do not raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches See Figur...

Page 13: ...s specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging Do not use cleaners with high concentra tions of chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Polish with a lint free cloth Wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot so...

Page 14: ...c or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces Cleaning Exposed Bake Ovens The bake element is located in the bottom of the oven cavity Figure 9 If the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up to 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 Remove the bottom oven rack before raising t...

Page 15: ...long the door sides Do not use the oven door handle Figure 13 2 Hold the oven door at the same angle as the removal position Carefully seat the hinge arms over the roller pins until you feel the hinge levers are secure 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor Figure 11 4 Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked positi...

Page 16: ...ing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recommended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 2 to 4 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm of space on all sides of pan Cakes not...

Page 17: ...ive smoke are present see Setting Broil on page 11 Self Clean does not work Oven control not set properly Make sure the oven door is closed Make sure you have removed the oven racks See Cleaning the Oven on page 12 Oven does not operate The time of day is not set The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven See Setting the Clock on page 8 Be sure oven controls are set properly See...

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