Kenmore 790.9245 Series Use & Care Manual Download

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Kenmore

Electric Range

Estufa eléctrica

* = color number, número de color

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Model/Modelo: 790.9245*

P/N 808529907 Rev. A

Transform SR Brands Management LLC,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Summary of Contents for 790.9245 Series

Page 1: ...eléctrica color number número de color Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Español Model Modelo 790 9245 P N 808529907 Rev A Transform SR Brands Management LLC Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com ...

Page 2: ...allation not performed by Sears authorized service agents or to repair problems with house fuses circuit breakers house wiring and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation 4 Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 5 D...

Page 3: ...y hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT Indicates installation opera tion maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related NOTE Indicates a short informal reference something written down to assist the memory or for future referenc...

Page 4: ...not use an adapter plug use an extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power cord Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury fire or death Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician In the United States install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NPFA No 54 latest edition and National Electric...

Page 5: ...other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Alumi...

Page 6: ...ookware Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the cookware should be posi tioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over other cooking areas Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more ...

Page 7: ...rs or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom oven racks or any other part of the appli ance Only use aluminum as recommended for baking such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit Use care when opening oven door lower oven door or warmer drawer some models Stan...

Page 8: ...o the appliance Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not under stand Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or di...

Page 9: ...k metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using dark bakeware Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Glass is convenient as the same piece of bakeware can be used for cooking serving and storing food Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using glass bakeware Insulated bakeware Insulated ...

Page 10: ...e Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice Cooking Results Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like Result Recommendation Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommend...

Page 11: ...esigned to drain the fat from the food help avoid spatter and reduce smoking The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters 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 pan kit 5304442087 Cooking Tips ...

Page 12: ... IMPORTANT Do not place empty aluminum glass or porcelain enamel coated cookware on the element The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop Follow all the cookware manufacturer s recommenda tions for use and care of cookware IMPORTANT NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two diffe...

Page 13: ... could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Do not use aluminum foil to line surface drip bowls or reflector pans Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Note The radiating elements have a limiter that allows it to pass through an on and off cycle even in the HI high setting Be sure...

Page 14: ... damage the cooktop Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The element may still be hot and burns may occur if the element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders to...

Page 15: ...ter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest...

Page 16: ...ays use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns To prevent possible damage to the oven do not attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity Types of oven racks Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and may be pl...

Page 17: ...erature or adjusting the clock and minute timer Minimum and Maximum Setting 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 It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance To set the clock 1 Press once do not hold key down 2 Press and hold or until t...

Page 18: ...lay If the timer is active when oven cooking the minute timer will show in the display by default To view information of any other active oven function press the key once for the active function to view status Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit ºF or Celsius ºC The electronic oven control is set to display F when shipped from the factory The display may be changed to show either F or ºC ov...

Page 19: ...n shiny bakeware It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark bakeware is recommended for pies Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes cookies and muffins For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks place pans as shown in Figure 8 Do not open the oven door often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the ove...

Page 20: ...the stop position When broiling always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food When cooking the oven interior exterior and oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns Always arrange oven racks when oven is cool Do not use the broil pan without the insert Do not cover the insert with foil the exposed grease could catch fire To set broil 1 Arrange the ov...

Page 21: ...re the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees 4 To accept the change wait for the oven control to provide an acceptance beep Important notes Oven temperature adjustments made will not affect the Broil temperatures If the display is set for Celsius adjustments made will be in 1 C increments each press of arrow keys If at any time during the process of adj...

Page 22: ...aper towels they will damage the finish Control knobs Using a soft cloth clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the OFF markings and push the knobs into place Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth clean with mild dish detergent and wat...

Page 23: ...se mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well Glass cleaner may be used on the outside glass of the door Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on the interior door glass Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or cleaners to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning ...

Page 24: ...d 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 terminal plug Do not remove the hold down clip if equipped from the drip bowl Cleaning drip bowls Wash in hot soapy water Rinse and dry while still warm Hard to remove burned on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for a...

Page 25: ...ing under bake element some models The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity For some models if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning Remove the oven racks before raising the element Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position Cleaning under cooktop some models When lowering the l...

Page 26: ...e or unplug the appliance 2 Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb 3 Turn the power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 4 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock To remove and replace storage drawer some models Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range Use care when handling the drawer F...

Page 27: ...0 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 20 and Figure 21 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 18 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left ...

Page 28: ... oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Glass cookware slow heat conductor Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook tim...

Page 29: ...n page 20 Oven smokes excessively when broiling Incorrect setting Follow the Setting Broil instructions on page 20 Meat too close to the broil element or burner Reposition the broil pan to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean Grease build up on oven surfaces Regular cl...

Page 30: ...se high enough temperatures to discolor drip bowls DO NOT use cookware of this type Pan sizes should match the size of the element Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your appliance dealer Other Problems Appliance is not level Be sure the floor is level strong and stable enough to adequately support the range If the floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation ...

Page 31: ...Kenmore Customer Care Hotline To schedule in home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio y ordenar piezas 1 844 553 6667 www kenmore com ...

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