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Page 1: ...K_nmore CLASSIC ELECTRIC RANGE OWNER S MANUAL models 98591 98598 ...

Page 2: ...ng Tips Sudace Cooking Guide Ovens Clock Timer Control Settings Baking Baking Guide Roasting Roasting Guide Broiling Broiling Guide Favorite American Recipes Care Cleaning Thermostat Adjustment Self Cleaning Instructions Exhaust System PROBLEM SOLVER The Problem Solver lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself WARRANTY 3 ...

Page 3: ...pplied with the proper voltageand frequency andconnectedto an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a cir cuit breaker or time delay fuse as noted on the rating plate Rating plate is located on the lower oven door frame Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes If the electric supply provided does not meet the above specifications call a licensed electrician Because range t...

Page 4: ...elbows with 3V4 x10 or 6 round duct Do not overrun your system with too many bends and turns Ductsystemtothe outside Do notventappliance into attic or crawl space Tapealljoints securelywithseveralwrapsof duct tape Do notbuttjoints Alwaysuse male femaleconnections in direction of flow Use only one appliance per duct system Do not exhaust more than one appliance into a single duct system The minimum...

Page 5: ...TION MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES USE ONI2f MJ_TERIALSWHICH CONFORM TO UNDER WRITERS LABORATORIES NATIONAL ELEC TRIC CODE AND THE LOCAL CODE IN EFFECT BE SURE THE POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE DOING ANY ELECTRICAL WORK Further instructions on wiring can be found in Sears book Simplified ElectricalWiring available fromSears storesand catalog Stock No 5428 Step 3 Preparefor...

Page 6: ...NING CONNECTOR BLOCK IS APPROVED FOR COPPER WIRE CONNECTION ONLY 2 Aluminum Wiring A Connect length of copper building wire to range ter minal block B Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and U L approved for joining copper to aluminum and follow the connector manufacturer s recommended procedure closely NOTE Wire used location and enclosure of splices etc must ...

Page 7: ...If there is space between the bottom of the cabinet to clear the exhaust outlet assembly it can remain in place and be adjusted to fit with the vertical pipe by loosening 2 screws 3 Hood Exhaust Conversions Optional Be sure the range is not connected to the power Remove the 2 screws and damper assembly from the top of the hood Remove the 11 screws and cover from the hood Lift the blower assembly o...

Page 8: ...A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Never wear loose fitting or hanging gar ments while using the appliance Flammable materialcouldbe ignited ifbroughtincontactwith hotheatingelementsand may causesevereburns Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot ho...

Page 9: ...dshouldbe used in or around any part of the oven Clean only parts listed in this Owner s Manual Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan and other cookware Stand away from range when opening oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Don t heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the con tainer could burst causing an inju...

Page 10: ...ng fried atH orMED Hi heat settings To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at OFF position andall coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove the unit Don t immerse or soak removable surface units Don t put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface units in the oven When flaming foods are underthe hood turn...

Page 11: ...low frying low finish cooking most quantities warm doubleboilerheat finish cooking and specialfor small quantities When boiling water for tea or coffee heatonlythe amount needed It is not economical to boil a con tainer full of water for only one or two cups Oven Cooking Preheat the oven only when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorilywithout preheating If you find preheating is necessary w...

Page 12: ... during cooking when oven door is closed 18 Oven Door Liner 19 Oven Window 20 Bake Unit May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor 21 Broiler Pan and Rack 22 Oven Interior Light Comes on automatically when door is opened 23 Model and Serial Numbers 24 Oven Locked Light Glows during self cleaning when oven has reached cleaning temperature Oven door cannot be opened when this light is on 25 Oven Cle...

Page 13: ...nob and push in Step 2 Turn either clock wise or counterclockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it may be ro tated without pushing in Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking An indicatorlightwill glowwhen ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide forUsing Heats HI Quick start for...

Page 14: ... use of large diameter pots extending more than 1 inch beyond edge of drip pan is not recommended How ever when canning with water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boil ing water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CAN NERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BO...

Page 15: ...r HI In coveredpan bring waterto a boil HI Heat butteruntillight goTden in color HI incoveredpan bring fruitandwaterto boil HI Melt fat thenadd meat Switchto MED HI 7 to brownmeat Addwateror otherliquid HI Preheatskillet then grease lighUy LOW 3 orWM thenadd cereal Finishtimingaccording to packagedirections MED 4 to cook 1 or2 minutes tocompletely btendingredients LOW 3 to maintaingentle but stead...

Page 16: ...ltingmarshmallows add milkorwater Pancakesor Skilletor MED HI 7 Heatskillet8 to Cook2 to3 minutesperside Thickbattertakesslightlylonger French toast Griddle 10minutes Greaselightly time Turnoverpancakeswhen bubblesriseto surface Pasta Noodlesorspaghetti Covered Large kettle or Pot HI In coveredkettle bring saltedwaterto a boil uncover andadd pastaslowlyso boilingdoesnot stop Use large enough kettl...

Page 17: ...ME BAKE is explained indetail on page 20 Self Clean Uses AutomaUc Timer The self cleaning function on your range uses the Automatic Timer to set the length of time needed to clean whether you wishto clean immediately ordelay the cleaning Bysettingthe Startand orStop Dialsyou may choose to begin immediately or clean at low energy times duringthe night Fullexplanationsof set ting Start and Stop Dial...

Page 18: ...minutes Preheatthe oven onlywhen necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorilywithout preheating If youfind pre heatingis necessary keep aneye onthe indicatorlight and put food in the oven promptlyafter lightgoes out Oven InteriorShelves The shelvesare designed withstop locks sothat when placedcorrectly onthe shelfsupports they a willstop beforecoming completely from the oven and b will not tilt w...

Page 19: ...ime andturn offata presetstop time willbedescribed Howto Set ImmediateStart NOTE Before beginning make sure the range clock shows the correct time of day Immediate Start is simplysetting oven to start baking now and turning off at a later time automatically Re member foods continuecookingafter controlsare off Step 1 To set Stop Time push in knob on STOP dial and turn pointer to time you want oven ...

Page 20: ...lPanwith satin finish bottom Shiny MetalPanwith satin finish bottom Metalor Glass LoafPans Metal or Glass Pans Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Glass or MetalPan Glass CustardCupsor Casserole set in pan of hotwater Glass CustardCupsorCasserole FoilPan on CookieSheet Spreadto crustedges Glass orSatin finishMetal Glass orSatin finishMetal Glass orSatin finishMetal Set on OvenShelf Glassor Meta...

Page 21: ...escribed on page 20 to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached For Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can bestarted withoutthawing but allow 10 to25 minutes per pound additionaltime 10 minutes per poundfor roasts under 5 pounds more time for larg...

Page 22: ...s per pound for roasts under 5 pounds Defrost poultry before roasting Type Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round LambLegorbone inshoulder Vealshoulder legor loin Porkloin ribor shoulder Oven Temperature 325 325 Doneness Approximate Roasting l ime in Minutes per Pound 325 325o Rare Medium WellDone Rare Medium Well Done Well Done Well Done 3to5 1bs 6toS Ibs 24 30 18 22 30 3...

Page 23: ...ppings cool during broiling Stopping fat and meat juices from drainingto the broiler pan prevents rack from serving its purpose and juices may become hot enough to catch fire 2 DO NOT place asheet of aluminum foil on shelf To do so may result in improperly cooked foods damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces of the oven Questions Answers Q Why should I leave the door closed ...

Page 24: ...ls 6 to 8_oz each Fish Ham Slices precooked Pork Chops Well Done Lamb Chops Medium Well Done Wieners andsimilar precookedsausages bratwurst Quantity and or Thickness 1 2 lb about 8 thin slices l lb 4 patties 1 2to3 4 in thick 1 inchthick 1 to 11 2 1bs 11 2 in thick 2 to 21 2 1bs 1 whole 2 to 21i Ibs split lengthwise 2 to4 slices 1 pkg 2 2 split 2 4 l lb fillets1 _ to 1 2 in thick l in thick 2 1 2i...

Page 25: ...ash salt I can cream of celery soup 8 ounce package processed cheese spread 1 4 ounce can water chestnuts sliced 3 4 cup cheese cracker crumbs Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cook broccoli and caulifloweraccording to package directions drain Stir in 1 4cup butter until melted Add salt celery soup and water chestnuts Pour into greased 1 5 quart oblong baking dish Place thinslicesof cheese spread ontop ...

Page 26: ...e Stir in remaining ingredients Pour into pie shell Bake at 375 degrees for 50 60 minutes Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream Makes 1 10 inch pie KENTUCKY BARBEQUED BRISKET 1 5 6 pound beef brisket 2 ounces liquid smoke I tablespoon celery salt I tablespoon garlic powder I tablespoon onionpowder I tablespoon pepper 1 4 cup Worcestershire sauce I cup barbeque sauce more if desi...

Page 27: ... cover Lift off cover DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE COVER Replace bulb with 40 watt home appliance bulb 28 To replace cover Place itinto grooveof lamp receptacle Pull wirebail forward to centerofcoveruntilitsnapsintoplace When in place wire holdscoverfirmly Becertain wire bail is in depression in center of cover Connect electric power to oven UpperOven Lamp To remove hold glass cover and remo...

Page 28: ...he drip pan into the surface unit cavity found on top of the cook topso the unit receptacle can be seen through the opening in the pan Insert the terminals of the plug in unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it fits evenly into the drip pan CAUTION Do not attempt to clean plug in surface units in an automatic dishwasher Do not immers...

Page 29: ...otclean gasket B Do notallow water to rundown throughopenings intopof door C Never usea commercialoven cleaner inoraroundself cleaning oven Step 4 Close oven door and make sure oven light D is off Step 3 Set the automatic oven timer Make sure both the range clock and the START dial show the correct time of day When the START knob is pushed in and turned it will pop into place when the time shown o...

Page 30: ...h temperature bakings or broitings the OVEN LOCKED light may come on The oven door can t be latched for self cleaning while the OVEN LOCKED light is on If this happens let the oven cool until the OVEN LOCKED light goes off Then the oven door can be latched for self cleaning Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil and you should switchthe OV...

Page 31: ...n ONLY the door liner outside the gasket The door is automatically cleaned if the oven is in the self cleaning cycle If spillover or spattering should occur in cooking function wipe the door with soap and water DO NOT rub or damage gasket Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or inslots on the door Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket Soap and Water Cool before cleaning Frequent...

Page 32: ...tion Light brushing may be used to help remove imbedded soil and dust With carefuluse and handling filters will last for years However ifreplacementbecomes necessary obtain a filter from your Sears Service Center Remove and Replace Filters 1 Cookingtop Place finger in recess at frontedge of filter push filter to rear untilfront edge clears the ex haust opening lower the front and remove When clean...

Page 33: ...rrect y L Shelf position is incorrect Check R0astingoEBaking GLiides Oven shelf is notlevei Incorrect co0kware or cookware of improper size is being used Afoil tei_tWasnot used wtien _needed _t0 Slow do_n bi_0wnihg during roast ng Surface unitsarenot pluggedin solidly _ _ Drippans are notsetsecu elyin the range top Surface unit controls are not pr0pedyset oAutomatic timer dials notset or not set p...

Page 34: ...Notes 35 ...

Page 35: ...NT Kenmore Ranges are designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any modern appli ance may require service from time to time The Sears warranty plus the Sears Maintenance Agreement provides protection from unexpected repair bills and assures you of enjoying maximum range efficiency Here s a comparative warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of...

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