Summary of Contents for Kenmore 7540 - Elite 36 in. Gas
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® ESTUFA A GAS Models, modelos 790.7540@ = color number, n_mero de color iii ..Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 318200759 Rev. C (0801) www,sears,com...
Sears Service ................Setting Surface Controls ............10 Appliance Warranty Kenmore Elite OneYear 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 or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®...
important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. The safety symbol _ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
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important Safety instructions touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. YOUR COOKTOP Among these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces near Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting these openings, oven door and window.
important Safety instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING iMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN YOUR RANGE • Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer (if • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when opening grease that could catch fire.
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Your purchase has added value because you can Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years depend on Sears HomeCentral®for service. With over of dependable operation. But like all products, it may 2400 Service Technicians and more than a million parts require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
Grounding instructions For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. Grounding type Do not, under any maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical wall receptacle circumstances, outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. cut, remove, or DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension bypass the cord.
Range Features Your Electronic Oven Controls with Range Clock and Kitchen Timer Oven Vent Features BurnerValve & Knob At a Glance BurnerValve & Knob Burner Valve & Knob BurnerValve & Knob Burner Valve Interior Oven Light Knob Self-Cleaning Interior Oven Adjustable Oven Racks One Piece...
Before Setting Surface Controls Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads, Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly and at the correct locations. 1.
Setting Surface Controls Operating the Gas Surface Controls: Do not place plastic Place cooking utensil on surface burner. items such as salt and pepper shakers, Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the OFF position (See Figure 1).
CORRECT INCORRECT Surface Cooking Curved and warped pan bottoms. Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact Pan overhangs burner grate by more with the entire surface = Fiat bottom and straight than 2.5 cm (1"). sides.
Before Setting Oven Controls _This range has a fan that wi_ tum ''_N'' and ''_FF'' by itseif t_ keep the e_ect_nic_ c_ itmay c_ntinue to run after the range has been turned "OFF", but may aJso stop immediateJy and then turn "ON" after a whiJe. Oven Vent Location Removing and Replacing...
Control Pad Features READ THE iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. oven Note: The function will not work if the time of...
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Setting the Clock and Minute Timer operate OVER. Note: The time of must first be set in order to To set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00".
Setting Oven Controls To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The oven control has a built-in t 2 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the control is left on for more than t t hours and 59 minutes.
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Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Warm & Hold Feature (Cont'd) To set Keep Warm to turn ON automatically: Arrange the interior oven racks and place food in the oven. Set the oven properly for Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Bake (see page 19).
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Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Setting the Slow Cook Feature The SLOW COOK _cL_ pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...
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Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Broil Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. A beep lets you know when the broil temperature is reached. Be sure you center the broiler pan directly under the broil burner for best results. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool.
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Setting Oven Controls (continued) To Set the Timed Bake and Delayed Timed Bake Features The COOK TiME and DELAY START pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically (Timed Bake) or to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time (Delay Start).
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Setting Oven Controls (continued) To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The OVEN COOK TIME and DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the BAKE pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature, however the display will not visibly show or provide any audible tones indicating whether the change occurred correctly.
Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set the Recipe Recall Feature This feature will ONLY recall a recipe for Bake or Timed Bake. This feature will not work with any other function including a Slow Cook, a Warm & Hold, a Delayed Timed Bake, a Clean Cycle or a Broil setting. You can only set one recipe for recall.
Self-Cleaning During the Self- @OG. Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. PREHEAT OVEN o boo. L OCKED The health of some 8 Lo°%"., birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self- Cleaning cycle of any range.
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Self=Cleaning To avoid possible burns use care Self=Clean Cycle time length when opening the oven For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for door after the Self- average, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well Cleaning cycle.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings will reduce the effort required for major cleanings later. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum &...
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General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
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General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. 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.
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Removing the Oven Door General Care & Cleaning (cont'd) To Remove and Replace Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. The oven door can be removed to make oven cleaning easier. To Remove Oven Door: Open door approximately 4 inches to the stop position.
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Before You Call SoJutions to Common ProbJems Before you carl for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION...
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Metalmarks. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. See "Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" section under General Care & Cleaning. Brown streaks or specks.
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