Kenmore 790.7942 Use & Care Manual
Kenmore 790.7942 Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 790.7942 Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 -°°. ® Estufa a Models, Modelos 790.7942 *, 7944* * = color number, ntJmero de color Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, {L 60179 U.S.A. pin 316417324 (0606) www.sears.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Mode ... 18 Timer ... 18 Oven Lockout ... 19 Changing Temperature Display... 19 Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty One Year 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 ®...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Read all instructions before This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This Symb01 wil! help alert you to situations that may caus e se[i0us b0dily harml death or pr0perty damagel This symbol will help alert you to Situations that may Cause bodily injury Or property damagel If the information in this manual is not followed...
  • Page 4 • Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children alone or unattended in the area where appliance They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. + DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS,AREAS BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR iNTERIOR SU RFACES OF THE OVEN.
  • Page 5 FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS Do Not Cook on Broken Cook Top--If and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician Clean Cook Top with Caution--if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
  • Page 6: Protection Agreements

    Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore C_ p roduct is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7: Before Usingyour Range

    Before Using Your Range Assembly of Burner Heads & Burner Your range is shipped with the Burner Heads and Burner Caps in the correct locations. Packing material is located between the Burner Heads and the cooktop. a. Be sure to follow the installation instructions before installing and using your new range.
  • Page 8: Range Features

    Range Features Your Elite Gas Range Features Electronic Oven Control with Timer. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob or Bridge Burner Valve & Knob (some models). Center Burner Valve & Knob (some models). Right Rear Burner Valve &...
  • Page 9: Before Setting Oven Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Types of Oven Racks Flat Handle Oven Rack Fig. 3 Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; a Porcelain coated Flat Handle Oven Rack (Fig. 3) or a Porcelain coated Flat Oven Half Rack (Fig.
  • Page 10: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Oven Controls Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware 2 on page 9). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware 2 on page page 9).
  • Page 11: Surface Cooking

    Surface Cooking • Operating Gas Surface Burners • Setting Proper Burner Flame Size Operating Triple Ring Burner Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.
  • Page 12 Cooking Surface Operating Triple Ring Burner Conrd (some models) • Operating the Bridge Burner (some models) Operating the Triple Ring Burner Push the right front surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (See Fig. 1 ). Note: Although all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time, only the selected surface Burner will lite.
  • Page 13: Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

    Surface Cooking • Care & Seasoning of the Griddle • Using the Griddle Care & Seasoning of the Griddle Before first use: Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Page 14 Setting Warmer Drawer Controls Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Indicator Lights • Setting Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls • Warmer Drawer Food Temperature Settings Warmer (Warm & Ready The control and indicator lights for the Warmer Drawer and Bread Proofing features are located on the control panel. The indicator lights will turn ON when the control is set, and remain ON until the controls are turned OFF.
  • Page 15 Warmer Drawer Removal • Preparing Bread Dough forthe Warmer Drawer • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer The Warmer Drawer has a "Proof Bread" feature that can be used to help prepare bread dough. The recommended length of time to keep the bread dough in the Warmer Drawer is about 45-60 minutes.
  • Page 16: Electronic Oven Control Pad Features

    Electronic Oven Control DELAY START-- with BAKE, COOK TIME, and CLEAN to program a Delayed FLEX Timed Bake or Delay CLEAN--Use Self-Cleaning cycle to select the start time. Self-Cleaning feature (See COOKTIME--Use page 33). to enter the length of the baking time. -- Use to select the Warm &...
  • Page 17: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Clock • Changing between t 2 or 24 hour display • Silent Control Operation Setting the Clock The CLOCK _ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation.
  • Page 18: Continuous Bake Or 12 Hour Energy Saving Mode

    Setting Oven Controls • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode • ]]mer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy TIMER _-_si_oe_f_ and FLEX CLEAN _ oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes.
  • Page 19: Oven Lockout

    Setting Oven Controls • Oven Lockout • Setting Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout Feature The _ pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Timer or the interior oven light. INSTRUCTIONS To activate the Oven Lockout feature:...
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls • Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings To Set the Recipe Recall Feature The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store 1 setting for each of the 5 basic cooking pads.
  • Page 21: Setting Preheat

    Setting Oven Controls • Preheat Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT _ baking temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be programmed to preheat at any temperature between 170°F to 550°F. INSTRUCTIONS To set the Preheat temperature...
  • Page 22: Setting Bake

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Bake Some Important Things to Know The oven has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONV BAKE, CONV ROAST, PREHEAT, CAKE or BREAD function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°F. If needed the oven set temperature may be adjusted at any time. Setting Bake The BAKE _-a_)
  • Page 23: Setting Cook Time

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Cook Time Setting Cook Time The BAKE _ak_ and COOK TiME _TTC_m_ek-_ feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select. INSTRUCTIONS To program the oven to begin and to shut off automatically: bake at 350°F for 50 minutes): Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven.
  • Page 24: Setting Delay Start

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Delay Start Setting Delay Start BAKE (_, OVEN COOK TIME _j_ automatic timer of the DELAY START feature will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select. INSTRUCTIONS To program the oven for a Delay Start and to shut off automatically (example for baking...
  • Page 25: Setting Broil & Searing Grill

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil The _Broil_ pad controls the Broil featu re. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F, however, the Broil feature temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F and 550°F.
  • Page 26: Setting Convection Roast

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Roast • Setting Cakes or Breads Setting the Food Categories The CONV ROAST (,_'s't ), CAKES items. These pads have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods selected in each category. The CONY ROAST pad combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to roast meats and poultry.
  • Page 27: Setting Convection Bake

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: --Multiple oven rack baking. --No spec a pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake The CONY BAKE _ pad controls the Convection Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection between 175 °...
  • Page 28: Setting Convection Convert

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Convert Feature • Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert The _ CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard Baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the oven set converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection Convert MUST be used with a Convection INSTRUCTIONS Using...
  • Page 29: Setting Slow Cook

    Setting Oven Controls Setting the Slow Cook Feature Oven Light Setting the Slow Cook Feature SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more The _ 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 &...
  • Page 30: The Sabbath Feature

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature OVEN COOK TiME and @ may only be used with the __ake_ pad. The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature (the oven temperature adjustment feature should be used only during Jewish Holidays), however the display will not visibly show and no audible tones will be provided when a change occurs.
  • Page 31: Setting The Sabbath Feature

    Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont'd) • Setting the Warm & Ho{d Feature It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept.
  • Page 32: Self-Cleaning

    Self-Cleaning Preparing fora Self-Clean cycle During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range.
  • Page 33 Self-Cleaning Setting Flex Clean or Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN _'_ pad is used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START (,_x) delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00) to be selected. You may also choose the clean time in 1 minute increments (for example 2 hours and 50 minutes) by pressing the number keypads During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become VERY HOT to the touch.
  • Page 34 Self-Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS cycle When the Self=Clean is done: The time of day,"DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened.
  • Page 35: Adjusting Oven Temperature

    Adjusting Oven Temperature • How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The cooking temperatures for in the oven have been pre-set at the factory. When using the oven for the first time, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. adjusted.
  • Page 36: General Care & Cleaning

    General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Table Surfaces: How to Clean: Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted & plastic control For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil and built-up panel parts &...
  • Page 37 General Care & Cleaning • Removing & Replacing Lift-Off Oven Door • Door Care instructions • Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) Door Hinge locations with oven door fully open Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Oven Door Fig. 4 Removing &...
  • Page 38 General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Cooktop, Burner Caps, Burner Heads & Grates Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner 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.
  • Page 39 General Care & Cleaning • Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTopO Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079).
  • Page 40 General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (for models with a Ceramic Glass Cooktop only) • Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop (for models with a Ceramic Glass Cooktop only) • Changing Oven Lights Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Aluminum...
  • Page 41 Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems Before yeu call for service, review this list. it may save you time and expense. that are not the result of defective workmanship OCCURRENCE Range is not level. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service, Oven control beeps and displays any F...
  • Page 42 Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Poor baking results, Self-Cleaning cycle does not work. Soil is not completely removed. Excessive smoking from vent. Scratchesorabrasionsoncooktopsurface (Ceramic Glass Cooktop models only), Metal marks (Ceramic Glass Cooktop models...
  • Page 43: Recipes For Slow Cook

    Recipes for Slow Cook Slow Cook Turkey Breast 1 turkey breast 2 cups chicken broth 1 medium onion, sliced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt V2 teaspoon pepper In a roasting pan, place turkey breast meat-side up. Rub salt and pepper under the skin, and inside the cavity.
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