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Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos:
790. 7250*, 7271*, 7280*, 7290*
Kenmore®
Gas Range
Estufa de gas
* = color number, código de color
P/N 316901023 Rev D
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Table of Contents Appliance Warranty ................................................................. 2 Setting timer........................................................................... 12 Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 3-6 Oven lockout.......................................................................... 13 Product Record/Serial Plate Location .................................... 6 Setting Bake ...........................................
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Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and If the information in this manual is not instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result follow all instructions given. causing property damage, personal injury or death. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to FOR YOUR SAFETY: potential personal injury hazards. Obey all s
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Important Safety Instructions Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate Do not use water or flour on grease fires by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be — smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by When heating fat or grease, watch it an independent test laboratory for use in combination with closel
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Important Safety Instructions Important safety notice IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF- The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement CLEANING OVENS Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the oven, customers of potential exposure to such subs
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Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Conversion to L.P. Gas Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. DO Personal injury or death from electrical NOT use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove shock may occur if the conversion to L.P. gas is not made grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to by a qualified installer or electrician. follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. Any additions, changes or conversions This appliance is equipped wit
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Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks flat handle The oven vent is located below the control panel (Fig. 1). oven rack 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. Do not block o Do not block o Do not block o Do not block o Do not block oven vent ven vent ven vent ven vent ven vent..... flat oven vent oven rack offset oven rack Fig. 1 The flat oven rack (some models)
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Before Setting Surface Controls Burner cap Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of Burner cap lip harmful by-products, do not do not d do not do not o not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size. Burner head Burner head Fig. 1 It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations BEFOR
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Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Setting proper burner flame size DO NOT place flammable items such as Never extend the flame beyond the outer plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items and increases your risk of being burned by the flame. could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to t
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Setting Surface Controls Setting surface burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models are eq
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Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven. Function indicator 10 lights - These lights 2 3 11 12 1 7 located above the 13 10 8 functions will glow 9 when the function is 4 5 6 14 active. Oven control keypads 1. Oven Light - Use to turn the oven lights ON and OFF. 9. DOOR LOCKED indicator light - The DOOR LOCKED 2. Clock - Use to set the time of day. light will glow when the oven door locks or unlocks, ove
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Setting Oven Controls Changing temperature display (°F or °C) Setting Timer The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit) The timer allows you to track your cooking times without when shipped from the factory. The display may be interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set changed to show either Fahrenheit or Celsius oven from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes. temperatures. To set the timer: To change temperature display mode from °F to °C 1. Press Timer Set
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Oven Lockout Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking The control may be programmed to lockout using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound the oven control key pads and oven door. when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be To activate OVEN LOCKOUT feature: programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F 1. Be sure oven door is completely closed. (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). 2. P
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop baking has started: automatically after the set cook time ends. 1. To change press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time key pad. FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. 2. To adjust, press or and release when the Doing so can result in food poisonin
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Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the To change the oven temperature or cook time after oven baking or cleaning functions. baking has started: FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let 1. To change press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Time key pad. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that 2. To adjust, press or and release when the can easily spoil such a
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Setting Oven Controls Convection (on some models) Benefits of convection cooking: • Cooks more evenly. • Multiple rack baking. 6 6 • No special pans or bakeware needed. 5 5 • Recommended method for cakes, cookies, biscuits and breads. 4 4 How convection works 33 Convection uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly 22 and continuously around the oven (See Fig. 1). This 1 improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and 1 browning results. It also gives better baking results wh
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Setting Oven Controls Broil Important notes: Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct • Always arrange the oven racks exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The when the oven racks are cool. Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F. 6 • For best results when broiling, The suggested broil settings table (See Fig. 2) is provided use a quality broil pan along 5 for recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling with a broil pan insert. A broil times, or
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Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Adjusting Oven Temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to Warm & Hold keeps cooked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few & Hold will shut-off automatically. Warm & Hold should uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking only be used with foods that are already at serv
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Warmer Drawer (on some models) The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked Storage in or on appliance—flammable foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and pastries. It is drawer, near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer; cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as always start with hot food. w
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Warmer Drawer (on some models) Warmer drawer indicator light The indicator light is located above the warmer drawer thermostat control knob. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned OFF. Setting warmer drawer The thermostat control knob is used to select the temperature for the warmer drawer. It is located on the control panel. The temperatures are approximate, and are marked LO, MED and HI (See Fig. 1). FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more th
