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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
P/N 318203661 Rev. A (0903)
www.sears.com
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Table of Contents Product Record Cooktop Warranty .............................................................. 2 In this space below, record the date of purchase, model Product Record .................................................................. 2 and serial number of your product. You will find the model Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 2 and serial number printed on the serial plate. This serial IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............
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important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. _ This symb01 Will help alert you to situations that may cause sedous b0d!ly haim; death or property damage: This symbol will help alert y0u to situations that may Cause b0dily injury or if the information in this manual is not followed
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important Safety instructions • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from = Use Only Dry Potholders--IVIoist or damp pot hold- ers on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Edges of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Do not let the potholders touch the flame or burners. Surface Burners--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional holder. contact with the utensil, the handle of
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Grounding instructions Grounding This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding type wall plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged Do not, under any receptacle directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove circumstances, cut, the grounding prong from this plug. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the remove, or bypass only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer the grounding to have it replaced with a properly grounded
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CORRECT iNCORRECT Surface Cooking • Curved and warped pan bottoms. Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have • Pan overhangs unit by more than flat bottoms that make ,, Fiat bottom and straight sides. 2.5 cm (1"). good contact with the • Tight fitting lids. entire surface heating • Weight of handle does not tilt element. Check for pan. Pan is well balanced. flatness by rotating • Pan sizes match the amount of • Heavy handle tilts pan. a ruler across the bottom of the cookware Figure 1 food to be
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Surface Cooking Canning Tips & Information ,2" Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. 1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information. 2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. 3. Center the canner on the burner
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Surface Cooking Placement of Burner Bases and Caps (Models with sealed burner only) Your cooktop is equipped with three different sized burners: Power Burner (large), Standard Burner (medium) and Simmer Burner (small). Place the burner base over each gas opening, matching the burner base size with the gas opening size. Place the burner cap on each burner base, again matching the cap size to the burner base size. The cap for the each Burner has an inner locating ring which locates the burner cap
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Setting Surface Controls Sealed Burner Models Your appliance may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: The surface control knobs Simmer Burner: This burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. shown below may not look Standard Burner: This burner can be used for most all surface cooking needs. identical to the Surface Controls Power Burner: This larger burner is best used when bringing large quantities of Knobs on your range; They are liquid to temperature and wh
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General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILL OVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, For general cleaning, use hot
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General Care & Cleaning Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop. Do not use a If food spills and grease spatters are not removed, they may burn onto the surface of cooktop cleaner on a hot cook- the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration. top. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemical- Daily Cleaning ly damage the cooking surface. For normal soil: 1. Allow cooktop surface to cool
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General Care & Cleaning Open Burner Models (somemodels) To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning The cooktop is hinged and can be raised to clean the area underneath. Be sure all cooktop controls are turned to OFF and burner grates are cool. 1. Remove control knobs, burner grates and spillover bowls. Set aside. 2. Grasp the front of the cooktop and lift. Some models have a swing-up rod to support the cooktop in its raised position. 3. Clean under the cooktop. 4. Lower the top gently after lowerin
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General Care & Cleaning Sealed Burner Models (some models) To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap and Burner Base The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner caps and burner base should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions below. To Clean the Burner Grates Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other material on them. The cast
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Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call 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 Surface burners do not light. Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size. Be sure gas su
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Acuerdos maestros de protecci6n Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo producto Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore®esta diseSado y fabricado para brindarle aSos de funcionamiento Kenmordeproduct is designed and manufactured for years of fiable. Pero, come cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventivo o reparaciones peri6dica
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