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Kenmore Elite 790.3236 series User Manual

Kenmore Elite 790.3236 series
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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Usa y Cuidado
English / Espafiol
Models/Modelos: 790.3236 _
I<enmore Elite
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P/N 809126801A (1404)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hofl:man 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 Elite 790.3236 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorStainless Steel
Number of Burners5
Convection OvenYes
Self-CleaningYes
Warming DrawerYes
Electronic IgnitionYes
BrandKenmore
SeriesElite 790.3236 series
TypeRange

Summary

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties

Limits warranties to one year and excludes incidental/consequential damages.

Important Safety Instructions

Fire and Gas Safety

Warnings for gas leaks, flammable vapors, and improper use.

Installation and Operation Safety

Proper installation, servicing, electrical safety, and tip-over hazard prevention.

User Servicing and Appliance Misuse

Guidelines on user repairs and avoiding misuse of the appliance.

Cooktop Safety Guidelines

Burner and Surface Precautions

Do not block vents, avoid touching hot surfaces, wear proper apparel.

Grease Fire and Potholder Safety

Procedures for grease fires, hot fat, and using dry potholders.

Cooktop Operational Safety

Proper flame size, utensil placement, and avoiding flame extension.

Oven Safety Guidelines

Oven Vent, Door, and Rack Safety

Keep vents clear, handle hot racks carefully, use broiler pan insert.

Oven Interior and Light Precautions

Cleaning oven gasket, changing oven light bulb.

Range Cleaning Guidelines

General Cleaning Procedures

Regular cleaning, use of cleaners, and bird safety during self-clean.

Specific Surface Cleaning

Cleaning cooktop, burners, and avoiding oven cleaners.

Product Record and Installation

Product Record Keeping

Space to record model, serial number, and purchase date for reference.

LP Gas Conversion

Information on converting the range to use Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

Grounding Instructions

Importance of proper grounding for electrical safety.

Features at a Glance

Range Components Overview

Identifies and lists key features and parts of the Kenmore Elite Gas Range.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location and Air Circulation

Explains oven vent location and importance of air circulation for baking.

Oven Rack Arrangement and Types

Guide to arranging oven racks and descriptions of rack types.

Surface Cookware Recommendations

Proper Cookware Selection

Guidelines on cookware shape, material, and size for optimal cooking.

Cookware Material Properties

Explains how different cookware materials affect heat transfer and cooking.

Using a Wok

Advice on using woks with flat bottoms and warnings against specific types.

Setting Surface Controls

Burner Cap Placement

Instructions for correctly placing burner caps for proper ignition and flame.

Double Ring Style Burner Caps

Specific guidance for placing caps on double ring burners.

Setting Surface Controls

Regular and Simmer Burner Operation

How to set flame size for regular and simmer burners.

Manual Burner Lighting

Procedure for lighting surface burners during a power outage.

Setting Surface Controls

Turbo Boil Flex Twin Burner Operation

How to operate the versatile Turbo Boil Flex twin burner.

Oven Control Functions

Oven Control Keypads and Functions

Explains the function of each keypad on the oven control panel.

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings

Lists min/max temperature and time settings for oven features.

Recommended Rack Positions

Guides on rack placement for broiling, baking, and roasting.

Getting Started

Clock and Timer Settings

Instructions for setting the clock, timer, and using the Add 1 Minute feature.

Oven Lockout and Energy Saving

How to activate oven lockout and manage energy saving modes.

Setting Oven Controls

Preheat Oven Function

How to use the Preheat feature to reach cooking temperature.

Bake Function Operation

Instructions for using the normal bake feature for cooking.

Best Baking Results

Tips for oven rack placement and pan selection for optimal baking.

Setting Oven Controls

Cook Time Function

How to set a duration for the oven to cook and automatically shut off.

Delay Start with Cook Time

How to program a cooking cycle to start at a later time.

Food Poisoning Hazard Warning

Warning about leaving food out for extended periods.

Setting Oven Controls

Convection Bake Function

How to use convection bake for even cooking and time savings.

Benefits of Convection Bake

Advantages of convection baking, including speed and rack performance.

Best Convection Baking Results

Tips for rack positions and pan types for convection baking.

Setting Oven Controls

Convection Convert Function

How to convert normal recipes for convection baking.

Best Convection Convert Results

Guidelines for rack placement and pan selection for convection convert.

Setting Oven Controls

Convection Roast Operation and Benefits

How to use convection roast, its benefits, and temperature chart.

Roasting Rack and Broiler Pan Use

Guides on using roasting racks, broiler pans, and inserts.

Setting Oven Controls

Broil Function Operation

How to use the broil feature for direct heat browning.

Broiling Best Results and Warnings

Tips for optimal broiling and warnings about pan use.

Broiling Settings Chart

Recommended rack positions, temps, and times for broiling different foods.

Setting Oven Controls

Cakes Breads Functions

How to use special functions for baking cakes and breads.

Warm & Hold Function

How to keep cooked food warm after cooking.

Food Poisoning Hazard Warning

Warning about leaving food out for extended periods.

Setting Oven Controls

Meat Probe Function

How to use the meat probe to check internal temperatures.

Proper Meat Probe Placement

Guides on inserting the probe correctly into food.

Setting Oven Controls

Meat Probe Operation Details

Setting target temperatures, viewing actual temps, and adjusting probe settings.

Changing Oven Reaction to Probe Temperature

Options to continue cooking or switch to Warm & Hold.

Setting Oven Controls

Slow Cook Function

How to use the slow cook feature for low-temperature cooking.

Recipe Recall Function

How to store and recall custom recipe settings.

Best Slow Cook Results

Tips for thawing, rack positioning, and covering food for slow cooking.

Setting Oven Controls

Sabbath Mode Operation

How to set and use the Sabbath mode for holidays.

Cancelling Sabbath Mode

Procedure to disable the Sabbath mode.

Warmer Drawer

Warmer Drawer Operation

How to use the warmer drawer for keeping food warm.

Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks

Guides on positioning the rack for different food types.

Warmer Drawer Controls

Explains the warmer drawer control knob and settings.

Warmer Drawer Functions

Proof Bread Feature

How to use the warmer drawer to proof bread dough.

Warmer Drawer Settings

Recommended settings for various foods in the warmer drawer.

Warmer Drawer Important Notes

Warnings about plastic wrap and heating cold food.

User Preferences

Clock and Display Settings

Set clock, 12/24 hour mode, and temperature units (Fahrenheit/Celsius).

Oven Temperature Adjustment

How to offset oven temperature based on user preference.

Control Operation Modes

Control audible tones and energy saving features.

Factory Default Settings Reset

Procedure to restore appliance settings to original factory defaults.

Self-Cleaning Cycle

Before Starting Self-Clean

Precautions and preparation steps before running the self-clean cycle.

What to Expect During Cleaning

Normal sounds, odors, and smoke during the self-clean process.

Self-Cleaning Cycle

Self Clean Cycle Operation

How to start an immediate or delayed self-clean cycle.

Stopping or Interrupting Self-Clean

Procedure to stop the self-clean cycle if needed.

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Exterior Surfaces

Recommendations for cleaning painted parts, trim, and control knobs.

Cleaning Porcelain Enamel and Oven Interior

Guides for cleaning the oven cavity, racks, and door.

Oven Door Gasket Cleaning

Specific instructions not to clean the oven door gasket.

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Cooktop and Surface Burners

Instructions for cleaning the cooktop surface, burner heads, and grates.

Cleaning Burner Caps and Ignition Ports

How to clean burner caps and ignition ports for proper function.

Care & Cleaning

Removing and Replacing Oven Door

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

Care & Cleaning

Removing and Replacing Drawer

Instructions for removing and reinstalling the warmer drawer.

Replacing Halogen Oven Light

Guide for changing the oven light bulb safely.

Before You Call (Solutions to Common Problems)

Oven Baking Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting tips for common baking issues like burning or uneven cooking.

Before You Call (Solutions to Common Problems)

Oven Control and Installation Issues

Troubleshooting for control errors, leveling, and power interruptions.

Surface Burner and Fan Noise Issues

Solutions for burners not lighting, orange flames, and fan noise.

Before You Call (Solutions to Common Problems)

Broiling and Self-Cleaning Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for smoking during broiling and self-cleaning problems.

Warmer Drawer and Baking Issues

Solutions for warmer drawer not working and general poor baking results.

Protection Agreements

Master Protection Agreement Benefits

Details benefits of the protection plan, including parts, labor, and service.

Sears Installation Service

Information on professional installation services offered by Sears.

Get It Fixed, At Your Home or Ours!

Contacting Sears for Service and Parts

Contact numbers and websites for home repair and parts.

Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

Information for carry-in repairs and locating service centers.

Purchasing Protection Agreements

Contact information for buying protection plans.

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