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ELECTRIC SELF-CLEANING RANGE
Use & Care Guide
ESTUFA ELECTRICA AUTOLIMPIANTE
Manual del usuario
ESPAÑOLENGLISH
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 316000967 (0001)
www.sears.com

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Summary

Product Record

Model and Serial Number

Record the model and serial number of your product.

Purchase Date

Record the date of purchase for warranty purposes.

Free-Standing Range Warranty

One Year Parts Warranty

Details the warranty coverage for parts and workmanship for one year.

Maintenance Agreement Options

Information on purchasing a maintenance agreement for extended coverage.

Important Safety Instructions

Hazard Symbols and Warnings

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION symbols for hazards.

Anti-Tip and Installation Safety

Instructions on installing the anti-tip bracket to prevent tipping.

Hot Surface and Fire Safety

Precautions for handling hot surfaces and addressing grease fires.

Important Safety Instructions (continued)

Cooking and Food Safety

Precautions for heating fat, using dry potholders, and food container safety.

Cooktop Operation and Safety

Guidance on using surface units, pan size, handle placement, and safety.

Oven Operation and Safety

Cautions on opening doors, vents, rack placement, and broiler use.

Range Cleaning Precautions

Advice on regular cleaning and safety during self-cleaning cycles.

Control Pad Functions

Control Panel Overview and Modes

Provides a comprehensive overview of the control panel, its buttons, lights, and programmable cooking modes.

Advanced Control Settings

Details how to configure silent operation and switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature units.

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer

Setting the Oven Clock

Instructions for setting the time of day on the oven display.

Using the Minute Timer

How to set and use the minute timer as a kitchen timer.

Modifying or Cancelling Timer

Procedures for adjusting or cancelling the minute timer.

Setting Surface Controls

Operating Surface Elements

Instructions for operating standard and Simmer Select surface units.

Surface Unit Settings and Safety

Chart of recommended settings and safety precautions for surface units.

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

Warmer Drawer Rack and Operation

Guidance on rack placement and using the warmer drawer to keep food hot.

Warmer Drawer Temperature Settings

Instructions for setting the thermostat and recommended food settings.

Warmer Drawer Indicator Light

Explanation of the indicator light for the warmer drawer status.

Setting Oven Controls: Preparation

Arranging Oven Racks and Vent

Instructions for positioning oven racks and understanding oven vent location.

Setting Normal Baking Temperature

Steps to set the oven temperature for standard baking operations.

Adjusting Temperature During Baking

How to adjust the oven temperature while a cooking cycle is in progress.

Setting Oven Controls: Automatic Timer

Timed Bake: Immediate Start

How to program the oven to start baking immediately with automatic shutoff.

Timed Bake: Delayed Start

Instructions for setting a delayed start time for oven baking with automatic shutoff.

Adjusting Bake Time After Start

How to modify the bake time after the cooking cycle has begun.

Setting Oven Controls: Broiling

Broiling Setup and Rack Positions

Guidance on arranging the oven rack and positioning food for broiling.

Broiler Pan and Grid Usage

Instructions for correctly using the broiler pan and grid to prevent fires.

Broil Stop Position

Importance of opening the oven door to the broil stop position for safety.

Oven Cleaning: Self-Cleaning Cycle

Self-Clean Operation Overview

Explains how the self-cleaning oven works to remove soil.

Pre-Cleaning and Safety Precautions

Steps for preparing the oven and safety precautions before self-cleaning.

Items to Remove Before Cleaning

List of items that must be removed from the oven before self-cleaning.

Cleaning Specific Oven Areas

Instructions for cleaning areas not covered by the self-cleaning cycle.

Oven Cleaning: Managing Self-Clean

Starting the Self-Clean Cycle

Step-by-step guide to initiating the self-cleaning cycle.

Cycle Completion and Cooling

What to expect when the self-clean cycle is finished and the oven cools.

Interrupting or Stopping Self-Clean

Procedures for safely stopping or interrupting the self-cleaning cycle.

General Cleaning: Surfaces and Components

Exterior Surfaces Cleaning

Methods for cleaning aluminum, vinyl, glass, plastic, stainless steel, and chrome.

Porcelain Enamel and Oven Racks

Guidance for cleaning porcelain enamel parts and oven racks.

Oven Door Cleaning

Methods for cleaning the oven door, excluding the gasket.

General Cleaning: Cooktop and Underneath

Surface Elements and Drip Bowls

Instructions for removing and cleaning surface elements and drip bowls.

Cleaning Drip Bowls

Methods for cleaning drip bowls, including soaking stubborn soil.

Replacing Elements and Bowls

Steps for correctly reattaching surface elements and drip bowls.

Accessing Under the Range Top

How to lift the range top for easier access to cleaning underneath.

General Cleaning: Removable Parts

Oven Door Removal and Replacement

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

Warmer Drawer Removal and Replacement

Instructions for detaching and reattaching the warmer drawer.

Changing Cooktop and Oven Lights

Replacing the Oven Light Bulb

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the oven light bulb.

Adjusting Oven Temperature

Calibrating Oven Temperature Settings

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

Avoid Service Checklist: Common Issues

Range Leveling and Accessibility

Troubleshooting steps for range leveling and ensuring service access.

Oven Control Errors (F1;F3)

How to handle oven control errors and when to contact service.

Surface Element Performance

Troubleshooting surface elements that are too hot or not heating properly.

Appliance Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps when the entire appliance is not functioning.

Avoid Service Checklist: Operational Problems

Light and Broiling Smoke Issues

Troubleshooting non-working lights and excessive smoking during broiling.

Baking and Self-Cleaning Problems

Diagnosing and resolving poor baking results and self-cleaning issues.

Oven Flames and Drip Bowl Issues

Addressing oven flames, vent smoking, and drip bowl condition problems.

Summary

Product Record

Model and Serial Number

Record the model and serial number of your product.

Purchase Date

Record the date of purchase for warranty purposes.

Free-Standing Range Warranty

One Year Parts Warranty

Details the warranty coverage for parts and workmanship for one year.

Maintenance Agreement Options

Information on purchasing a maintenance agreement for extended coverage.

Important Safety Instructions

Hazard Symbols and Warnings

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION symbols for hazards.

Anti-Tip and Installation Safety

Instructions on installing the anti-tip bracket to prevent tipping.

Hot Surface and Fire Safety

Precautions for handling hot surfaces and addressing grease fires.

Important Safety Instructions (continued)

Cooking and Food Safety

Precautions for heating fat, using dry potholders, and food container safety.

Cooktop Operation and Safety

Guidance on using surface units, pan size, handle placement, and safety.

Oven Operation and Safety

Cautions on opening doors, vents, rack placement, and broiler use.

Range Cleaning Precautions

Advice on regular cleaning and safety during self-cleaning cycles.

Control Pad Functions

Control Panel Overview and Modes

Provides a comprehensive overview of the control panel, its buttons, lights, and programmable cooking modes.

Advanced Control Settings

Details how to configure silent operation and switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature units.

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer

Setting the Oven Clock

Instructions for setting the time of day on the oven display.

Using the Minute Timer

How to set and use the minute timer as a kitchen timer.

Modifying or Cancelling Timer

Procedures for adjusting or cancelling the minute timer.

Setting Surface Controls

Operating Surface Elements

Instructions for operating standard and Simmer Select surface units.

Surface Unit Settings and Safety

Chart of recommended settings and safety precautions for surface units.

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls

Warmer Drawer Rack and Operation

Guidance on rack placement and using the warmer drawer to keep food hot.

Warmer Drawer Temperature Settings

Instructions for setting the thermostat and recommended food settings.

Warmer Drawer Indicator Light

Explanation of the indicator light for the warmer drawer status.

Setting Oven Controls: Preparation

Arranging Oven Racks and Vent

Instructions for positioning oven racks and understanding oven vent location.

Setting Normal Baking Temperature

Steps to set the oven temperature for standard baking operations.

Adjusting Temperature During Baking

How to adjust the oven temperature while a cooking cycle is in progress.

Setting Oven Controls: Automatic Timer

Timed Bake: Immediate Start

How to program the oven to start baking immediately with automatic shutoff.

Timed Bake: Delayed Start

Instructions for setting a delayed start time for oven baking with automatic shutoff.

Adjusting Bake Time After Start

How to modify the bake time after the cooking cycle has begun.

Setting Oven Controls: Broiling

Broiling Setup and Rack Positions

Guidance on arranging the oven rack and positioning food for broiling.

Broiler Pan and Grid Usage

Instructions for correctly using the broiler pan and grid to prevent fires.

Broil Stop Position

Importance of opening the oven door to the broil stop position for safety.

Oven Cleaning: Self-Cleaning Cycle

Self-Clean Operation Overview

Explains how the self-cleaning oven works to remove soil.

Pre-Cleaning and Safety Precautions

Steps for preparing the oven and safety precautions before self-cleaning.

Items to Remove Before Cleaning

List of items that must be removed from the oven before self-cleaning.

Cleaning Specific Oven Areas

Instructions for cleaning areas not covered by the self-cleaning cycle.

Oven Cleaning: Managing Self-Clean

Starting the Self-Clean Cycle

Step-by-step guide to initiating the self-cleaning cycle.

Cycle Completion and Cooling

What to expect when the self-clean cycle is finished and the oven cools.

Interrupting or Stopping Self-Clean

Procedures for safely stopping or interrupting the self-cleaning cycle.

General Cleaning: Surfaces and Components

Exterior Surfaces Cleaning

Methods for cleaning aluminum, vinyl, glass, plastic, stainless steel, and chrome.

Porcelain Enamel and Oven Racks

Guidance for cleaning porcelain enamel parts and oven racks.

Oven Door Cleaning

Methods for cleaning the oven door, excluding the gasket.

General Cleaning: Cooktop and Underneath

Surface Elements and Drip Bowls

Instructions for removing and cleaning surface elements and drip bowls.

Cleaning Drip Bowls

Methods for cleaning drip bowls, including soaking stubborn soil.

Replacing Elements and Bowls

Steps for correctly reattaching surface elements and drip bowls.

Accessing Under the Range Top

How to lift the range top for easier access to cleaning underneath.

General Cleaning: Removable Parts

Oven Door Removal and Replacement

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

Warmer Drawer Removal and Replacement

Instructions for detaching and reattaching the warmer drawer.

Changing Cooktop and Oven Lights

Replacing the Oven Light Bulb

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the oven light bulb.

Adjusting Oven Temperature

Calibrating Oven Temperature Settings

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

Avoid Service Checklist: Common Issues

Range Leveling and Accessibility

Troubleshooting steps for range leveling and ensuring service access.

Oven Control Errors (F1;F3)

How to handle oven control errors and when to contact service.

Surface Element Performance

Troubleshooting surface elements that are too hot or not heating properly.

Appliance Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps when the entire appliance is not functioning.

Avoid Service Checklist: Operational Problems

Light and Broiling Smoke Issues

Troubleshooting non-working lights and excessive smoking during broiling.

Baking and Self-Cleaning Problems

Diagnosing and resolving poor baking results and self-cleaning issues.

Oven Flames and Drip Bowl Issues

Addressing oven flames, vent smoking, and drip bowl condition problems.

Kenmore 790 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model790
TypeRange
Convection OvenYes
Self-CleaningYes
ColorBlack
Width30 inches

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