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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING
AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below

instructions and precautions for unpacking,

installing, and servicing your appliance:

•

Remove all tape and packaging before

using the appliance. Destroy the carton

and plastic bags after unpacking the

appliance. Never allow children to play

with packaging material. Do not remove

the wiring label and other literature

attached to the appliance. Do not remove

model/serial number plate.

•

Cold temperatures can damage the elec-

tronic control. When using this appliance

for the first time, or when the appliance

has not been used for an extended

period of time, be sure the appliance has

been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC)

for at least 3 hours before turning on the

power to the appliance.

•

Never modify or alter the construction of

the appliance by removing the leveling

legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip

brackets/screws, or any other part of the

appliance.

•

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-

type fire extinguisher available, visible,

and easily accessible located near the

appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Failure to follow this warning may

cause serious injury, fire, or death.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Do 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 Electrical Code NFPA

No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical

code requirements. In Canada, install in

accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and

CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard

C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-

latest editions and local electrical code

requirements. Install only per installation

instructions provided in the literature

package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded. For maximum safety, the

power cord must be securely connected to an

electrical outlet or junction box that is the

correct voltage, is correctly polarized and

properly grounded, and protected by a

circuit breaker in accordance with local

codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the

consumer to have the appropriate outlet or

junction box with the correct, properly

grounded wall receptacle installed by a

qualified electrician. It is the responsibility

and obligation of the consumer to contact a

qualified installer to assure that the electrical

installation is adequate and is in confor-

mance with all local codes and ordinances.

Summary of Contents for 790.9799 series

Page 1: ...c Range color number número de color Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Español Model 790 9799 P N 808576401 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com ...

Page 2: ...ited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 4 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 5 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 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 acci...

Page 3: ...stallation 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 reference Indicates a potentially 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 injur...

Page 4: ...ry fire or death Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do 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 A...

Page 5: ...ven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Do not use oven warmer drawer if equipped for storage Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do n...

Page 6: ...cookware on the cooking area will improve efficiency Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature Check the cookware manuf...

Page 7: ... allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil exposed fat and grease could ignite Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance be sure all controls are turned off and the applian...

Page 8: ... oven if it is to be stored or discarded Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth Doing so could cause the bulb to break Handle halogen lights if equipped with paper towels or soft gloves Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb Important Safety Notice The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce ment Act requires th...

Page 9: ...oktop If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop About the ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Be sure to match the p...

Page 10: ...lat Refer to page 9 for using correct cookware instructions with the cooktop Home Canning Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance Check with the USDA United States Department of Agriculture website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures Tips and procedures for...

Page 11: ... ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop ELEMENT ON AND HOT SURFACE indicator lights Your appliance is equipped with different types of surface indicator lights that will glow on the control panel The ELEMENT ON indicator light will glow when any surface element is turned on The HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any surface cooking element he...

Page 12: ...element is especially useful for canning or heating large amounts of water To operate the triple surface element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the triple surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob to the element size that best fits the cookware 3 Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting 4 When finished cooking turn the control knob to OFF before removi...

Page 13: ...d for that purpose Warmer Zone Unlike other radiant elements the warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot but becomes hot enough to cause burns Use the warmer zone feature to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews breads and pastries at serving temperature Avoid placing hands on or near the warmer zone until the hot surface indicator light is off Always use pot...

Page 14: ...possible Oven racks may be very hot and may cause burns Remove all oven racks and rack ladders before starting a self clean cycle Clean oven racks according to the instructions provided in the Care and Cleaning section IMPORTANT To prevent possible damage to the oven do not attempt to close the oven door until all oven racks are fully positioned inside the oven cavity Your appliance comes with the...

Page 15: ... feature 19 Oven Light Use to turn oven light on and off 20 CLOCK Use to set time of day Minimum Maximum Control Settings All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the con trol An entry error tone 3 short beeps will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum allowable setting or above the maximum setti...

Page 16: ...mer ON OFF 2 Enter 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 5 appears in the display 3 Press START to start the timer When set time ends END will show in the display and the control will sound a beep three times every 30 seconds until Timer ON OFF key is pressed To cancel the timer when active press Timer ON OFF again Important note The timer does not start or stop the cooking proces...

Page 17: ...he normal audible tones To set for silent or audible mode 1 Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds 2 Press the Up Down arrow keys to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF Figure 15 3 Press START to accept the choice Setting Oven Lock The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys To activate the oven lock feature 1 Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press a...

Page 18: ...ks in positions 3 and 7 Figure 16 and place pans as shown in Figure 15 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies an...

Page 19: ... sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Do not open oven door often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook ...

Page 20: ...e control sound three beeps every 30 seconds until STOP is pressed To program oven for Convection Convert with recipe temper ature of 425 F and to shut off after 30 minutes 1 Press Convec Bake 2 The default temperature of 350 will appear in the display 3 Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 4 2 5 appears in the display 4 Press START 5 Press Cook Time 6 Dashes will appea...

Page 21: ...to setting a delay start be sure the time of day is set correctly To program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5 30 to shut off automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375 F Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be...

Page 22: ...of your recipe If necessary increase cooking time until the desired doneness is obtained The broiler pan will catch grease drippings and the grid will help prevent splatters The roasting rack will hold the meat Use the offset rack on rack position 1if available Do not cover foods when dry roasting because this will prevent the meat from browning properly To set Convection Roast with a default oven...

Page 23: ...efore adding food 3 Press Broil Broil with the door closed Press START The oven will broil at the default temperature of 550 F 288 C To set to a lower broil temperature press and hold the Down arrow key until the desired temperature is reached The lowest setting the oven control will accept for Broil is 400 F 4 To adjust the Broil temperature press Broil again and then the Up or Down arrow key to ...

Page 24: ...nserting or removing from food or receptacle Defrost food completely before inserting temp probe to avoid damaging probe To avoid possibility of burns after cooking carefully unplug temp probe using a pot holder to protect hands Proper temp probe placement Always insert temp probe so that the probe tip rests in the center of the thickest part of meat Do not allow temp probe to touch bone or cookwa...

Page 25: ...nternal target temperature of the food is reached The oven will automat ically change to a Warm Hold setting and display the probe target temperature Warm Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C for up to three hours or until canceled 9 Press to cancel cooking at any time To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press Temp Probe and hold for 6...

Page 26: ...h 3 If a low setting is needed press the Down arrow key to select the low setting 4 Press START to activate Slow Cook To cancel Slow Cook at any time press STOP Warm Hold Warm Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures Warm Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished After 3 hours the Warm Hold will shut off ...

Page 27: ...e of the temperature range the oven will default to the nearest available temperature Try to set the desired oven temperature again Food poisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350 F and activate the Sabbath feature 1 Be sure the clock is set with t...

Page 28: ...ts UPO If you choose to restore any of the options to a factory default setting using this method all of the above user settings will be restored to the factory default settings This includes the oven temperature offset that will reset to 0 zero To restore oven control to factory default settings 1 Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds about 6 seconds 2 Press START The co...

Page 29: ... Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and will melt Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior Clean any soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom Figure 30 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and ...

Page 30: ... opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape 1 CLEAN message will turn off and Hot will appear in display window 2 Once the oven has cooled down about 1 hour and Hot is no longer displayed the oven door may be opened 3 When the oven interior has completely cooled wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay Sel...

Page 31: ...he control panel Porcelain enamel parts and door liner Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and 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 and then scrub with a soap filled non abrasive scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry wit...

Page 32: ...leaning Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops...

Page 33: ...he pan in hot soapy water Clean the broiler pan and insert as soon as possible after each use If necessary use soap filled steel wool pads Heavy scouring may scratch the insert Aluminum Foil Aluminum Utensils and Oven Liners Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may ...

Page 34: ... sides Do not use the oven door handle Figure 38 Hold the oven door at the same angle as the removal position Carefully insert the hinge levers into the oven frame until you feel the hinge levers are seated into the hinge notches The hinge arms must be fully seated into the hinge notches before the oven door can be fully opened Figure 38 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor Figure 35 Pus...

Page 35: ...n replacing Use a clean soft cloth or paper towel to cover the new bulb when installing 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the appliance 2 To remove the glass shield pull the back side of the shield toward the inside of the oven in a manner to lift it up from the oven side The glass shield should come out easily by pushing a little toward front of the wall oven Figure 39 3 Re...

Page 36: ...temperature before placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recom mended 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 recom mended 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 a...

Page 37: ...Be sure the correct surface control is turned on for element needed Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavy weight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Scratches or abrasions on cooktop su...

Page 38: ...o clear Soil not completely removed after self clean Self Clean was interrupted Review instructions in Setting Self Clean section on page 30 Excessive spills on oven bottom Clean before starting self clean Failure to clean soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom These areas are not in the self cleaning area but ...

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