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Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada English / Español Model/Modelos: 790.7040*, 7303* Kenmore ® Gas Range Estufa de gas * = color number, código de color P/N 316901007 Rev D Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoff man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and Tip Over Hazard instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the Defi nitions range and be killed.
Important Safety Instructions • Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also the range.
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP OVEN Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust fl ame Protective Liners — DO NOT use aluminum size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. foil to line the oven bottom.
Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. DO Before manually cleaning any part of the NOT use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is grounding prong from electrical power cord.
Before Setting Surface Controls Installing burner grates Using proper cookware Do not use the surface burners without the DO NOT place fl ammable items such as burner grates properly installed. Missing pieces or improper plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use.
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Before Setting Surface Controls Setting proper burner fl ame size Flame size* Type of cooking Never extend the fl ame beyond the outer High fl ame Start most foods; bring water to a edge of the cooking utensil. A higher fl ame wastes energy, boil;...
Setting Surface Controls Setting surface burners Always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Set a fl ame size appropriate to the cookware. Adjust burner to a setting that does not allow fl ames to extend beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil.
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Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks The oven vent is located at center rear of cooktop below flat handle oven rack the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Oven Control Features For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various pad features and functions of the oven as described below. Indicator lights — These indicator lights show if Bake or Broil is active. Up and down Bake pad —...
Setting Oven Controls Setting Timer Setting Bake To set Timer: The oven may be programmed to Bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset Press Timer Set/Off . bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). 2. Press the to increase the time in one minute increments.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the Broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to fl ame heat for optimum browning. Use the broiler drawer and rack along with the broil pan and insert when broiling. The broiler drawer off ers 3 diff erent broil rack positions.
Setting Oven Controls Operating oven light (some models) Adjusting oven temperature The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested oven door is opened. Press the oven light switch located on to ensure an accurate baking temperature.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more diffi cult soils and Painted body parts built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30- Painted decorative trim 60 minutes.
Care & Cleaning General cleaning Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food Cleaning oven bottom spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, The oven bottom is porcelain enamel and can be removed tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or pie fi lling) to remain for easier cleaning.
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Care & Cleaning Cleaning the cooktop and burner grates Raising and lowering the cooktop To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt To avoid possible burns DO NOT turn the any of the cleaning instructions provided before turning surface burners on when the cooktop is raised. Be sure OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning surface burners rear burners To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt shipping any of the cleaning instructions provided before turning screws OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool. For proper gas fl ow it may be necessary to clean the locating burner ports.
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Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing lift-off oven door Oven door To avoid possible injury when removing hinge or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below locations carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands with oven door positioned away from the door hinge area.
Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. Problem Solution • Many factors aff ect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position Poor baking results. is used.
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Before You Call Solutions to common problems • Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively during broiling. • Incorrect setting. Follow broil instructions in Setting Oven Controls. • Broiler drawer is open. Be sure broiler drawer is closed. • Meat too close to broil burner. Reposition the broiler drawer rack to provide proper clearance between the meat &...