Kenmore Range 7907131 User Manual

Gas Range  
Use & Care Guide  
Estufa de gas  
Guía para el Uso y Cuidado  
Models,Modelos  
790.7131¾, 7132¾  
¾= color number, número de color  
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
p/n 316417327 (0706)  
 
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 symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.  
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.  
If the information in this manual is not  
• All ranges can tip.  
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing  
property damage, personal injury or death.  
• Injury to persons could result.  
• Install anti-tip device packed with range.  
• See Installation Instructions.  
FORYOURSAFETY:  
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
other appliance.  
To reduce the risk of tipping,  
the range must be secured by properly installed  
anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To  
checkifthebracketisinstalledproperly,visually  
check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and  
fullysecuredbytheanti-tipbracketbyremoving  
lower panel or storage drawer. For models  
with a warmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge  
oftherangeandcarefullyattempttotiltitforward.  
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper  
anti-tip bracket installation.  
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any  
phone in your building.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's  
instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
— Installation and service must be performed by a  
qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.  
• Removealltapeandpackagingbeforeusingtherange.Destroy  
the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never  
allow children to play with packaging material.  
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater  
to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon  
monoxidepoisoning.  
• ProperInstallation—Besureyourapplianceisproperlyinstalled  
andgroundedbyaqualifiedtechnicianinaccordancewiththe  
NationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.-latestedition,orinCanada  
CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the the National  
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or in Canada  
CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and  
local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions  
provided in the literature package for this range.  
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an  
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to  
therangeatthecircuitbreakerorfuseboxincaseofanemergency.•  
User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the  
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.  
To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range,  
all other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.  
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing  
levelinglegs,panels,wirecovers,anti-tipbrackets/screws,or  
any other part of the product.  
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in  
the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as  
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and  
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings  
may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.  
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or  
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also  
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or  
play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may  
cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.  
Do not use the oven or broiler drawer for  
storage.  
Do not store items of interest to children in the  
cabinetsabovearangeoronthebackguardofarange. Children  
climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.  
• StorageinoronAppliance—Flammablematerialsshouldnot  
be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the broiler  
drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as  
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable  
liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or  
near the range.  
• Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by  
blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used  
in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and  
rangehavebeendesigned,testedandlistedbyanindependent  
test laboratory for use in combination with each other.  
• DoNotLeaveChildrenAlone—Childrenshouldnotbeleftalone  
or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They  
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the  
appliance.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE • Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface  
BURNERS,OVENBURNERSORINTERIORSURFACESOFTHE  
OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though  
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become  
burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this manual.  
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric  
shock, or fire.  
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, • Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/  
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas  
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are  
the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings  
and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.  
• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments  
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let  
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.  
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the fire  
withapanlid, orusebakingsoda, adrychemicalorfoam-type  
extinguisher.  
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may  
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.  
• Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot  
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders  
touch hot heating burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth  
instead of a potholder.  
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are  
suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden  
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s  
recommendations for cooktop use.  
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOUROVEN  
• UseCareWhenOpeningOvenDoororWarmerDrawer—Stand  
to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let  
hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the  
oven.  
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located  
below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area when  
the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place  
plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These  
items could melt or ignite.  
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired  
location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is  
hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with  
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot  
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack  
before moving.  
• Donotusethebroilerpanwithoutitsinsert.Thebroilerpanand  
its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high  
heat of the broiler.  
• DoNotHeatUnopenedFoodContainers—Buildupofpressure  
may cause container to burst and result in injury.  
• Removetheovendoorfromanyunusedrangeifitistobestored  
or discarded.  
IMPORTANT—ELECTRICIGNITIONMODELSONLY:Donotattempt  
to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always  
turnofftheoven. Iftheovenisnotturnedoffandthepowerresumes,  
the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes,  
reset the clock and oven function.  
• Donotcoverthebroilerinsertwithaluminumfoil. Exposedfat  
and grease could ignite.  
• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When  
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has  
not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit  
has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours  
before turning on the power to the appliance.  
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOUR  
COOKTOP  
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it  
does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of  
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to  
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper  
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.  
• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan  
of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner off  
before removing the pan.  
•Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top  
burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame  
so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.  
• UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurnedInwardandNotExtendOver  
Adjacent Surface Burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition  
of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact  
with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so  
that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface  
burners.  
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING  
YOUR RANGE  
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that  
could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath  
each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Refer  
to the range manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.  
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the  
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware  
that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite  
causing damage and injury.  
• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat  
Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that  
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Grounding Instructions (electric ignition models only)  
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an  
extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow  
this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.  
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your  
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded  
receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. For personal  
safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must  
be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.  
SeetheINSTALLATION  
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of  
the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this  
range for complete installation and  
grounding instructions.  
Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.P. Gas)  
The natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to  
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. If L.P. conversion is needed,  
Personal injury or death from electrical shock  
may occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or  
electrician.  
contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance. The L.P.  
Conversion Kit is provided with this range and is located on the  
left lower REAR (back side) panel of the range. Before installing  
the kit be sure to follow the L.P. Installation Instructions  
carefully.  
Any additions, changes or conversions  
required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the  
application needs must be made by Sears Service.  
Important Safety Notice  
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known  
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure  
to such substances.  
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Setting Surface Controls  
Setting Surface Controls  
Do not place plastic  
itemssuchassaltandpeppershakers,  
spoon holders or plastic wrappings  
on top of the range when it is in use.  
These items could melt or ignite.  
Potholders,towelsorwoodspoonscould  
catch fire if placed too close to a flame.  
Intheeventofanelectricalpoweroutage,  
the surface burners can be lit manually.  
To light a surface burner, hold a lit match  
to the burner head, then slowly turn the  
surfacecontrolknobtoLITE.Afterburner  
lights push in and turn knob to desired  
setting.Usecautionwhenlightingsurface  
burnersmanually.  
Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to  
heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.  
The simmer burner (if equipped) is best used for simmering delicate sauces,  
etc.  
The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.  
The Power burners (if equipped) are best used for bringing large quantities of  
liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.  
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and  
type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the  
pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.  
Operating the Gas Surface Burners:  
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.  
2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the  
OFF position.  
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic  
surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you  
are turning on will ignite.  
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.  
4. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame  
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use  
the guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface  
control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to  
spark if the knob is left in the LITE position.)  
Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size  
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower  
one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for  
determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of  
utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting  
neededforcooking.  
CORRECT  
*Flame Size  
HighFlame  
MediumFlame  
LowFlame  
Type of Cooking  
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.  
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.  
Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.  
INCORRECT  
*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum  
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The  
color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear,  
blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be  
steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.  
Neverextendtheflamebeyondtheouter  
edgeoftheutensil.Ahigherflamesimply  
wastes heat and energy, and increases  
your risk of being burned by the flame.  
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will  
absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not  
attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.  
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Before Setting Oven Controls  
Oven Vent Location  
The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is  
released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the  
oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT.  
Arranging Oven Racks  
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO  
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.  
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks  
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.  
To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack  
upward and slide the rack back into place.  
Arranging Oven Racks with 6 Rack Positions  
To bake on a single rack, place the rack on position 2 or 3. To bake on 2 racks,  
place the racks on positions 1 & 3.  
Recomended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:  
Food  
Rack Position  
See Broil  
Broiling meats, chicken or fish.  
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins.  
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles, small  
cuts of meat or poultry.  
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1
1 or Roasting Shelf  
Turkey, roast or ham.  
Oven Control Functions  
READTHEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYBEFOREUSINGTHEOVEN.Forsatisfactoryuseofyouroven,becomefamiliarwith  
the various functions of the oven as described below.  
BAKEPAD—Used  
to select the bake  
function.  
UP and DOWN ARROW  
PADS— Used along with  
the function pads to  
select oven temperature,  
time of day, clean time  
and minute timer.  
SELECTBROIL  
PAD— Used to  
select the variable  
broil feature.  
TIMER ON/OFF PAD— Used to set or  
cancel the minute timer. The minute  
timer does not start or stop cooking.  
STOP/CLEAR — Used to clear any  
CLOCK SET PAD—  
Used to set the time  
of day.  
function previously entered except the  
time of day and minute timer. Press  
STOP/CLEAR to stop cooking.  
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Setting Oven Controls  
Note:Thetimeofdaymustfirstbesetinordertooperatethe  
oven.  
To change the Temperature Display Mode to °C  
(Celsius) or from °C to °F (do not use Bake or Broil while  
changingtheTemperatureDisplayMode):  
To Set the Clock  
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power  
supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will  
flash "12:00".  
1. Press & hold the  
key pad for 6-8 seconds until F or  
1. Press  
.
C appears in the display. Note: At this time the display  
will show the current Temperature Display Mode  
whether set for F or C .  
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the  
or  
until  
the correct time of day appears in the display.  
2. Press the  
°F mode; or press the  
(Celsius) °C mode.  
key pad once to choose the (Fahrenheit)  
To Set the Minute Timer:  
key pad once to choose the  
1. Press  
.
3. After 5 seconds, the display will flash. To accept the  
change, wait 5 more seconds until the oven control  
beeps once. To complete the change skip step 4 below,  
OR;  
2. Press the  
to increase the time in one minute  
to increase the  
increments. Press and hold the  
time in 10 minute increments. The timer can be set for  
any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59  
minutes.  
Note: If you press the  
11 hours and 59 minutes.  
4. If at any time during the process of changing the  
first, the timer will advance to  
Temperature Display Mode (F or C ) you decide the  
3. The display shows the timer count down in minutes  
until one minute remains. Then the display will count  
down in seconds.  
change is not desired, press the  
key pad before  
the oven control beeps once to cancel the process.  
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound a 3  
5. The control will beep once. The display will then return  
to the time of day with any temperature display mode  
change you may have requested.  
second beep. 0:00 will appear in the display until  
is pressed.  
Note: While the minute timer is counting down, the “:” will  
flash. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It  
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when  
the set time has run out. The minute timer can be used  
alone or during any of the other oven functions. When the  
minute timer is in use with any other function, the minute  
timer will be shown in the display. To view other functions,  
press the pad for that function.  
To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking  
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature  
from 170°F to 500°F.  
To Set the Controls for Baking:  
1. Press  
. "— — —°" appears in the display.  
or . The display  
2. Within 5 seconds, press the  
will show "350°F." By pressing and holding the  
, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F  
increments.  
or  
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:  
While the timer is active and shows in the display, press  
and hold the  
or  
to increase or decrease the time.  
3. When the  
or  
is released, the oven will begin  
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has  
heating to the selected temperature. When the  
displayed temperature reaches the desired baking  
temperature, the control will beep one (1) time.  
run out: Press  
.
4. To cancel the baking function, press  
.
Changing the Temperature Display Mode  
(some models)  
To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has  
Started:  
The electronic oven control temperature display mode was  
factory preset to display (Fahrenheit) °F oven tempertaures.  
Note: Oven cooking temperatures may be set from 170°F to  
500°F(77°Cto260°C).  
1. Press  
displayed.  
2. Press the  
temperature.  
and make sure the bake temperature is  
or to increase or decrease the set  
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Setting Oven Controls (cont’d)  
To Broil:  
1. Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position.  
2. Remove broiler pan and insert (See Fig. 1).  
3. Always postion rack before setting control, while range is  
cool.  
4. Postionrackbytiltingfrontofrackandpullingrackoutfrom  
locating holes in rear of broiler drawer. Repostion back of  
rackinthedesiredlocatingholdsandallowfrontofrackto  
slide down into the corresponding slots in front of broiler  
drawer (See Fig. 2).  
For rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner  
(upper position). For medium foods use middle position.  
For well-done foods such as chicken, lobster tails or  
thick cuts of meat, position the rack further from the  
burner(lowerposition).  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
Position the rack and adjust the Broil settings as  
suggested in the chart provided below:  
Note: The broiler pan and the  
insert allows grease to drain and  
be kept away from the high heat  
of the broiler (See Fig. 3). DO  
NOT use the pan without the  
insert. DO NOT cover the insert  
with foil; the exposed grease  
could ignite.  
Position  
HI  
Middle  
Low  
Food category  
Medium-raresteaks/medium-wellhamburgers  
Fish, medium steaks & pork chops  
Well-done foods such as chicken & lobster  
Fig. 3  
5. Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan  
with the insert is positioned as shown (See Fig. 1). Be  
sure front of pan is positioned correctly in rack.  
6. Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range.  
DO NOT use the broiler drawer for storage.  
7. Press  
8. Press  
will appear in the display).  
9. ToBroilwithahighsettingpress  
. “ - - ” will appear in the display.  
or once to Broil with a normal setting (nor  
Items placed in the broiler drawer will catch fire.  
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven  
door and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, use a fire  
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour  
may be explosive.  
twice (hiwillappear  
in the display). To Broil with a low setting press the  
arrow twice (lo will appear in the display).  
10. The oven is properly set for Broil when the indicator light  
over the  
pad stops flashing and glows steady. Broil  
may be canceled by pressing  
at anytime.  
11. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on  
the 2nd side. Note: Always pull the oven rack out to the  
stoppositionbeforeturningorremovingfood.  
12. When broiling is finished, press  
.
13. Whenremovingbroilerpanfrombroilerdraweralways  
use pot holders.  
Note: The Broil level setting may be changed anytime while  
broiling. To change the level press  
and press  
for each  
one  
time for each increment of higher levels or  
desired lower level increment. Select the LO broil setting to  
avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be  
broiled to the well-done stage.  
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Adjusting Your Oven Temperature (some models)  
Yournewovenhasbeenfactorycalibratedand testedtoensureanaccuratebakingtemperature. Forthefirstfewuses, follow  
your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your baking  
experience, the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking.  
Note: DO NOT adjust your oven temperature based on oven thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, they may  
not be accurate.  
To Adjust the Oven Temperature (do not use Bake or Broil while adjusting the oven temperature):  
1. Press & hold the  
key pad and release after the display begins flashing the factory temperature change of 00.  
Note:Iftheoventemperaturehasbeenpreviouslyadjustedfromthefactorysetting,thecurrenttemperatureadjustedvalue  
will flash in the display instead.  
2. Youmayincrease theoventemperaturein5°Fincrementswitheachpressofthe  
keypadtoamaximumovenadjustment  
keypad(total  
of+35°F. Youmayalsoadjusttheoventemperaturedownwardin5°Fincrementswitheachpressofthe  
rangeof-35to+35). Note:Yourovencontrolwasfactorysetinthe(Fahrenheit)°F TemperatureDisplayMode.Tochange  
for(Celsius)°C, see ChangingtheTemperatureDisplayModeintheOvenControlFunctionssectionofthisUse&Care  
Manual.  
3. If no other key pad is pressed after 5 seconds the display will begin to flash.  
4. If you do not want to keep the display adjustment, press the  
key pad before the oven control beeps. This will cancel  
the temperature adjustment procedure. To start this procedure over again begin with step 1 above OR;  
5. If you want to keep the adjustment, wait until the display quits flashing and the oven control beeps once.  
6. The oven temperature adjustment has be accepted by the oven control and the display will return to the time of day.  
Notes: The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set to operate in the (Celsius) °C  
TemperatureDisplayMode. Inthiscaseeachpressofthe  
or  
keywilladjustin1°Cincrementsupward(maximum  
+18°C) or downward (maximum -18°C), depending on which arrow key pad is pressed.  
General Care & Cleaning  
Changing the Oven Light (some models)  
On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened.  
Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the light. The oven  
light is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire  
holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use.  
To replace the oven light:  
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.  
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield.  
3. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.  
4. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).  
5. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see “Setting the Clock” and “Setting  
the Minute Timer” under Setting Oven Controls in this Use & Care Guide.  
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing  
oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.  
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General Care & Cleaning (cont’d)  
Cleaning Chart  
Surfaces  
How to Clean  
For general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution  
of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth.  
Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the  
control pad and display areas. DO NOT use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess  
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT use other liquid  
cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish.  
Glass, Painted  
Plastic Body Parts &  
Control Knobs  
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To  
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Use the general cleaning instructions provided in the  
paragraphabove.  
Painted Control  
Panels & Display  
areas  
Clean burner grates, broiler pan & insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not  
removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.  
Porcelain Enamel  
Burner Grates,  
Cooktop Surface,  
Broiler Pan & Insert,  
Broiler Drawer, Door  
Liner & Oven Bottom  
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of  
clean water & ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel  
for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled  
scouring pad. Rinse & wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may  
become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.  
Oven Racks  
Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls.  
Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following the cleaner’s recommendations. Rinse with clean water &  
let dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a  
small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven rack positions).  
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & front of the oven door. Rinse well. You  
may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in  
water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT  
use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of  
the oven door. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven  
material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not  
to rub, damage or remove this gasket.  
Oven Door  
Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water & a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth.  
DO NOT use cleaners with high conecentrations of chlorides or chlorines. DO NOT use harsh  
scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless  
steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners form the surface as bluish stains may occur during  
heating that cannot be removed.  
Stainless  
Steel  
Countoured well  
areas, bruner caps &  
burner heads  
See Cleaning the Countoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads section for  
complete details.  
Cleaning the Cooktop  
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers  
are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.  
Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads  
The contoured well areas, burner caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will  
prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following section for instructions.  
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.  
Use caution when replacing the burner cap  
so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a  
delayedignitionorpreventtheburnerfromigniting.  
Anyadditions,changesorconversionsrequired  
in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be  
made by an authorized Sears Service Center.  
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General Care & Cleaning (cont’d)  
To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Areas of the Cooktop - If a spill  
occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent  
cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.  
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner  
Heads - Remove in the following order: (1st) surface burner grate, (2nd) surface  
burnercapand(3rd)surfaceburnerheads.  
Reversetheprocedureabovetoreplacethesurfaceburnercapandsurfaceburner  
heads. Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have  
completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do not operate the surface  
burners without the surface burner cap and surface burner head properly  
in place.  
To Clean the Surface Burner Caps andSurface Burner Heads - Use a soap-  
filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner caps  
and surface burner heads. The ports (or slots) around the burner head must be  
routinely cleaned. If residue still remains in these ports, use a small-gauge wire or  
needle to clean the slots or holes. For proper flow of gas and ignition of the  
burner—DONOTALLOWSPILLS, FOOD, CLEANINGAGENTSORANY  
OTHERMATERIALTOENTERTHEGASORIFICEHOLDEROPENING.  
ALWAYS keep the surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever  
a surface burner is in use.  
Removing & Replacing the Oven Door  
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with  
the inside of the door facing down.  
To Remove Oven Door:  
1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1).  
2. Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven door liner (See A Fig. 2)  
3. Insertthe2screwsintothedoorhingeholeslocatedonthesideofthehingearm,  
one into each hinge (See B Fig. 2).  
4. Closeovendooruntilthedoorstops, (Donotforcethedoortocloseanyfurther).  
The placement of these screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree  
position.  
Fig. 1  
5. Graspovendoorfirmlyonbothsidesandslidedoorupandoffhingesatthesame  
angle. (See Fig. 3)  
6. Tocleanovendoor,followtheinstructionsintheGeneralCare&Cleaningtable.  
To Replace Oven Door:  
1. Besurethehingearmsremainatthe45degreeangleposition.Besurethescrews  
are still locking the hinge arms from moving. If the screws fall out of the hinge  
holes,thehinge(s)maysnapbackagainsttheovenframeandcouldpinchfingers  
or chip the porcelain finish on the oven front frame.  
Fig. 2  
2. Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the lower front of door on your  
knee. Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges, (See  
Fig. 3).  
3. Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges evenly at the same 45 degree  
angle. The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as they  
can go.  
4. Opendoorcompletely(horizontalwithfloor)andremovebothscrewsfromholes  
in door hinges.  
5. Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner (See C Fig. 2).  
6. If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame, remove door and repeat the  
abovesteps.  
Fig. 3  
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Before You Call  
Solutions to Common Problems  
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences  
(shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these  
problems are provided with the problem listed:  
Oven smokes excessively during broiling - (1) Control(s) not  
Range is not level - (1) Poor installation. Place oven rack in  
set properly. Follow Broil instructions under Setting Oven  
center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling  
Controls. (2) Oven door is open. Make sure oven door is  
legs at base of range until the oven rack is level. (2) Be sure  
closed. (3) Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the  
floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support  
broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the  
range. (3) If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to  
element. Preheat the broil element for searing. (4) Meat not  
correct the situation. (4) Kitchen cabinet alignment may make  
properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut fatty  
range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have  
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. (5) Insert on  
sufficient room for range clearance.  
broiler pan wrong side up & grease not draining. Always place  
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible  
for service - (1) Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly.  
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. (2)  
Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range  
can be lifted over carpet. (3) Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a  
flexible C.S.A. International approved metal appliance  
connector installed.  
grid on the broiler pan with ribs up & slots down to allow  
grease to drip into pan (some models). (6) Grease has built up  
on oven surfaces or broiler pan & insert (some models).  
Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old  
grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.  
Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent - Excessive  
spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie  
spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom.  
Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or  
excessive smoke are present see “Broiling” in the Setting  
Oven Controls section.  
Surface burners do not light - (1) Surface control knob has not  
been completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the surface  
control knob to LITE until burner ignites & then turn control knob  
to desired flame size. (2) Burner ports are clogged. With the  
burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports.  
See Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Cap, Burner  
Head & Burner Drip Pans in the General Care & Cleaning  
section for complete cleaning instructions. (3) Range power  
cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only).  
Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet. (4) Electrical  
power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit  
manually. See Setting Surface Controls.  
Oven control beeps & displays F1 or F3 - (Some models)  
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/  
CLEAR to clear the display & stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If  
fault recurs, record fault number. Press STOP/CLEAR & call 1-  
800-4-MY-HOME® (See back cover).  
Oven control beeps & displays F code error (for example  
F11) - (Some models) Electronic control has detected a fault  
condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display & stop  
beeping. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the F code error  
repeats, remove power suppy to appliance, wait 5 minutes and  
then repower the appliance and set clock time of day. Try the  
Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, record fault  
number, press STOP/CLEAR & contact an authorized service  
agent.  
Surfaceburnerflameburnshalfwayaround-(1)Burnerportsare  
clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge  
wire or needle. (2) Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the  
flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the burners  
thoroughly following instructions in the Cleaning the Contoured  
Well Areas, Burner Cap, Burner Head & Burner Drip Pans in the  
General Care & Cleaning section.  
Surface burner flame is orange - (1) Dust particles in main line.  
Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.  
(2) In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to  
salt air.  
Poor baking results - (Some models) Many factors affect  
baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is  
used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to  
circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature  
before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's  
recommended temperature or baking time.  
Oven does not operate - (1) Be sure the oven controls are set  
properly for the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls in  
this Use & Care Manual or read the instructions “Entire  
appliance does not operate” in this checklist. (2) Be sure gas  
regulator valve is “ON”. See installation instructions.  
Poor baking results - (Some models) Many factors affect  
baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is  
used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to  
circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature  
before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's  
recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven  
is too hot or cool, see Adjusting Your Oven Temperature in  
this Use & Care Guide.  
Entire appliance does not operate - (1) The time of day is not  
set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the  
oven. See “To Set the Clock” in the Setting Oven Controls  
section.(2) Make sure cord/plug is plugged correctly into outlet.  
(3) Service wiring is not complete. Contact your authorized  
service agent. (4) Electrical power outage. Check house lights  
to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. (5) Be  
sure gas supply is turned ON.  
Ovenlightdoesnotwork(somemodels)-Replaceortightenbulb.  
See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Manual.  
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