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Table of Contents

Kenmore Limited Warranty  ..................................................................... 2

Parts and Repair Service.............................................................................. 3
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 9
Setting Surface Controls.............................................................................  11
Before setting oven controls ......................................................................  14

Oven vent location ...................................................................................14

Oven Controls  .............................................................................................  15

Self Clean ..................................................................................................21

Care and Cleaning .....................................................................................  23
Before You Call ...........................................................................................  27

Oven Baking  .............................................................................................27
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................28

Kenmore Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a 
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. 
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family 
purposes.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1.

Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions 

supplied with the product.

3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited 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 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 all instructions supplied with the product.

9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies 

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, 
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by 
law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi-
tation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so 
these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.*

* Sears Canada Inc. exclusive conditions

Sears Canada Inc. warranty coverage for Kenmore Elite products may differ depending on model number. Call 1-800-4-
MYHOME ® for exact warranty details.

In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel 
and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized 
servicer is not available.

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3.

Summary of Contents for 970. 5032 Series

Page 1: ...sinière électrique color number numéro de color Use Care Guide Guide d utilisation et d entretien English Français Model Modèles 970 6030 6032 6034 P N 316902146 Rev A Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...e 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 all instructions supplied with the product 9 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of impl...

Page 3: ... Call 1 800 4 MY HOME TM Sears ca parts_ MAJOR APPLIANCES And a whole lot more We have access to over 1 million parts and accessories REFRIGERATORS Water Air Filters Ice Maker Stainless Steel Water Line Thermometers Environmentally Friendly Appliance Cleaners VACUUMS Bags Belts Hoses Wands Brushes Nozzles Filters LAWN GARDEN Tune up Kits Oil Fuel Stabilizers Filters Blades Belts Spark Plugs Shear ...

Page 4: ...is attached to the lower right oven frame Record the date of purchase model and serial number of your product in the corresponding space below Model Number _________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________________ Save your sales receipt for future reference 2500 10 ...

Page 5: ...ns and drip pans are in place Do not use aluminum foil to line drip bowls Improper installation could cause a fire hazard Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of an oven can result in 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 over door may cause the oven to tip resulting in serious b...

Page 6: ...rfaces of ovens become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough cause burns such as the oven door windows and the oven vent Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed...

Page 7: ...urned inward and not extend over other cooking areas Never leave surface elements unattended Boil overs may cause smoking and greasy spills may ignite A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop Only certain types of glazed cookware glass ceramic earthenware or other types of glazed utensils are suitable for use on the cooktop Improper cookware may break due to sudden cha...

Page 8: ...d injury Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods SELF CLEANING OVENS Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual Before using self clean remove the broiler pan any food utensils and bakeware from the oven Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed Do n...

Page 9: ... 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 pan si...

Page 10: ...g and Before You Call sections of this Use Care Guide Types of cooktop surface elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop The warmer zone feature on some mode...

Page 11: ... correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting Figure 3 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element off before removing the cookware Important notes For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the coo...

Page 12: ...s porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Important notes For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular s...

Page 13: ...mportant notes Use only plates utensils and cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop Refer to the warmer zone recommended food settings below If a particular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Unlike other radiant surface elements the warmer zone w...

Page 14: ... For best baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Type of oven racks The flat oven rack some models or flat handle oven rack some models may be used for m...

Page 15: ...t a specific amount of time needed for cooking Automatically cancels cooking process at end of set time 15 Delay Start Use with Bake and Self Clean functions to program a delayed start bake or delayed start self clean cycle 16 LIGHT Use to turn internal oven light on and off Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup ply to the appliance has been interrupted 12 00 w...

Page 16: ...he OVEN LOCK feature is active Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature The oven control has a factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The control may be programmed to override this feature to continuously bake To set continuous bake mode or 12hr Energy Saving Press and hol...

Page 17: ...e the current set temperature to the new oven temperature Important notes The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours If you wish to bake for a longer period see Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving mode for detailed information Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or over browning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven tempe...

Page 18: ...art allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven baking or cleaning functions 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 chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more th...

Page 19: ...fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven off If the fire continues use a fire extin guisher Do not put water or flour on fire Flour may be explo sive Important notes Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool For best results when broiling use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking To purchase them call Sears...

Page 20: ...n light see Replacing oven light in the Care and Cleaning section Adjusting oven temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature For the first few uses follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times you may adjust the UPO User Programmable Offset...

Page 21: ...res 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 Fig 13 on page 21 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean Remov...

Page 22: ...bout 1 hour and the OVEN LOCK indicator light has turned off 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 Delayed Start Self Clean To start Delay Start Self Clean 1 Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed Remove all items from the cooktop Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Be...

Page 23: ...l cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlorides chlorine or ammonia It is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Porcelain enamel broiler pan and insert available by mail order Door liner and body parts Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If ne...

Page 24: ...us 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 of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a ...

Page 25: ...oil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Protective Liners DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recom mended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch...

Page 26: ...Figure 19 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position See Figure 19 seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 20 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 17 4 Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven frame on bot...

Page 27: ... temperature before placing 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 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on al...

Page 28: ...acks from oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle Clean using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufac turer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and replace in oven Oven smokes excessively when broiling Incorrect setting Follow broiling instructions in Setting Broil on page 19 Meat too close to the broil element Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and b...

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