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Kenmore 790.3261 Series User Manual

Kenmore 790.3261 Series
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Kenmore®
Slide-in Gas Range
Estufa a Gas
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.3261*
P/N 139901306 Rev. A
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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Kenmore 790.3261 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model790.3261 Series
CategoryRanges
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Kenmore Limited Warranty

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties and Limitation of Remedies

Customer's sole remedy and limitation of liability for product repair or replacement, excluding consequential damages.

Important Safety Instructions

Definitions of Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explanation of safety alert symbols (Warning, Caution) and general safety precautions.

Important Safety Instructions

Tip Over Hazard

Instructions to prevent tipping hazards, especially concerning children, and how to check anti-tip device installation.

Important Safety Instructions

Using Your Oven Safely

Guidelines for safe operation of the oven, including vent ducts, racks, and hot surfaces.

Important Safety Instructions

Using Your Cooktop Safely

Instructions for safe operation of the cooktop, including flame size, utensil placement, and unattended burners.

Cleaning Your Oven Safely

Precautions and guidelines for cleaning the oven, including self-cleaning cycles and hot surfaces.

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Ensuring proper grounding of the appliance to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Conversion to L.P. Gas

Information and warnings regarding the conversion of the appliance to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

Serial Plate Location

Instructions on how to locate the model and serial number identification label on the appliance.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Burner Cap Placement and Installation

Ensuring proper seating and alignment of burner caps for correct ignition and flame.

Installing Burner Grates

Proper placement of burner grates on the cooktop for safe and effective use.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using Proper Cookware

Guidelines for selecting and using appropriate cookware for optimal cooking results.

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size

Adjusting the flame size for different cooking tasks to ensure efficiency and safety.

Setting Surface Burners

Home Canning Procedures

Specific instructions and guidelines for safe and effective home canning using the appliance.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location and Air Circulation

Understanding the oven vent's purpose and ensuring proper air circulation for baking results.

Oven Rack Types and Placement

Description of different oven rack types and recommendations for their placement for optimal cooking.

Oven Controls

Oven Control Features Overview

Description of the various oven functions and their basic operation.

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings

Table outlining the allowable minimum and maximum time and temperature settings for each feature.

Oven Controls

Setting The Clock

Instructions for setting the time of day on the oven's digital display.

Setting the Timer

How to use the minute timer to track cooking durations independently of oven functions.

Display Mode Settings (12/24 Hour)

Procedure to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display modes for the clock.

Continuous Bake / Energy Saving Settings

How to enable or disable the 12-hour energy saving feature for continuous baking.

Oven Controls

Changing Oven Temperature Display

Instructions to switch the oven temperature display between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C).

Silent or Audible Control Mode

How to enable or disable audible tones for oven control key presses.

Setting Oven Lockout

Activating and deactivating the oven door and control lockout feature for safety.

Operating Oven Lights

Information on how the interior oven lights operate and how to manually turn them on or off.

Oven Controls

Setting the Bake Function

Instructions for using the standard Bake function for baking recipes.

Setting the Convec Bake Function

Using the Convection Bake feature for faster, more even cooking and how to adjust settings.

Oven Controls

Convection Baking Tips

Tips for optimal results when using convection baking, including rack positions and pan spacing.

Setting the Convec Roast Function

Using the Convection Roast feature for meats, including suggestions and temperature settings.

Oven Controls

Setting the Convec Convert Function

How to automatically convert baking temperatures for convection cooking.

Oven Controls

Setting Cook Time

Programming the oven to automatically turn off after a set cooking duration.

Setting Delay Start

Setting a delayed start time for oven cooking functions, with food safety warnings.

Oven Controls

Setting the Broil Function

Instructions for using the Broil function for optimum browning and suggested settings.

Oven Controls

Setting the Slow Cook Function

Using the Slow Cook feature for low-temperature, long-duration cooking of meats.

Warm & Hold Function

Keeping cooked foods warm at a set temperature for a limited time after cooking.

Oven Controls

Setting the Sabbath Feature

Special settings for observing Jewish Sabbath/Holidays, disabling tones and visual changes.

Oven Controls

Adjusting Oven Temperatures

How to adjust the oven's temperature calibration for more accurate baking.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Procedure to reset all user-modified oven control settings to their factory defaults.

Self Clean

Before Starting Self Clean

Important precautions and preparation steps before initiating the self-cleaning cycle.

Setting the Self Clean Cycle

Step-by-step instructions for activating the self-cleaning cycle and duration selection.

Self Clean

After Self Clean Finishes

What to expect and do after the self-cleaning cycle is complete, including cooling and cleaning residue.

Setting Delay Start Self Clean

How to program a delayed start for the self-cleaning cycle.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Oven Interior Components

Instructions for cleaning oven racks, interior surfaces, door, and control panel.

Cleaning Oven Exterior Surfaces

Guidelines for cleaning aluminum, vinyl, stainless steel, painted parts, and decorative trims.

Cleaning the Cooktop Surface

Initial steps for cleaning the cooktop surface and burners.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Burner Grates and Caps

Detailed instructions for cleaning cooktop burner grates and burner caps.

Cleaning Surface Burner Heads

How to clean surface burner heads and ignition ports for proper gas flow and ignition.

Care and Cleaning

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

Step-by-step guide for safely removing and reinstalling the oven door.

Care and Cleaning

Replacing the Oven Light

Instructions for safely replacing the interior oven light bulb.

Before You Call

Oven Baking Troubleshooting

Guidance on preheating the oven for best cooking results and common baking issues.

Baking Problem Solutions

Common baking problems like burning, dark tops, uneven cakes, and their causes and corrections.

Before You Call

Common Oven Operational Problems

Troubleshooting for issues like oven not operating, light not working, or self-clean failure.

Common Cooking Performance Problems

Solutions for poor baking results, flames, excessive smoke, and rack issues.

Control Panel and Error Codes

Addressing oven control panel beeps, error codes (F or E), and basic troubleshooting steps.

Before You Call

Appliance Leveling and Installation Issues

Troubleshooting for appliance level, convection fan rotation, accessibility, and power issues.

Surface Burner Issues

Solutions for burners not lighting, orange flames, or flames burning unevenly.

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