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Kenmore Gas cooktop User Manual

Kenmore Gas cooktop
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Kenmore Elite®
Gas Cooktop
Table de cuisson à gaz
Use & Care Guide
Manuel d'utilisation
English / Français
TM
P/N 318203669A (1002)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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Kenmore Gas cooktop Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
ModelGas cooktop
CategoryCooktop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safe Operation Guidelines

Covers safety procedures for gas leaks, proper installation, servicing, and general user precautions.

Operational Safety Warnings

Highlights hazards like hot surfaces, flammable materials, unattended cooking, and the importance of proper apparel.

Cooktop Usage and Maintenance Safety

Addresses safe practices for burner use, cookware selection, cleaning, and preventing damage from misuse.

Product Record and Identification

Recording Product Details

Instructions for documenting model and serial numbers for warranty and service reference.

Locating the Serial Plate

Guidance on finding the appliance's serial plate for identification purposes.

Gas Conversion and Electrical Safety

Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas Conversion

Information on converting the natural gas cooktop to L.P. gas by a qualified service agent.

Grounding Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for proper grounding of the cooktop to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Burner Identification and Usage

Details on different burner types (Simmer, Regular, Power, Dual Ring) and their specific cooking applications and BTU ratings.

Burner Assembly and Placement

Instructions for correctly installing burner caps and grates on both standard and dual ring burner heads.

Surface Cooking Techniques

Proper Cookware Selection

Advice on choosing cookware with flat bottoms and appropriate sizes for efficient heat transfer and cooking.

Wok Cooking Guidelines

Instructions and warnings for using woks on the cooktop, emphasizing wok type and support ring considerations.

Setting Surface Burner Controls

Manual Burner Ignition

Step-by-step instructions for lighting surface burners manually during an electrical outage.

Flame Size Adjustment Guide

Recommendations for setting appropriate flame sizes for various cooking tasks, ensuring efficiency and safety.

Regular Burner Operation

Detailed steps for igniting and adjusting the flame size for regular surface burners.

Dual Ring Burner Operation

Large Cookware Operation

Procedure for operating the dual ring burner with large cookware for maximum heat output.

Simmering Operation

Instructions for using the inner ring of the dual burner for low-heat simmering and delicate cooking.

General Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Cooktop Surfaces

Guidance on cleaning painted knobs, control panels, stainless steel, and porcelain enamel surfaces.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning

Specific instructions for daily and heavy-duty cleaning of porcelain enamel cooktop surfaces.

Burner Grate and Head Cleaning

Cleaning Burner Grates

Instructions for cleaning burner grates, noting they are dishwasher safe but require pre-cleaning.

Cleaning Burner Caps and Heads

Procedures for cleaning burner caps and heads, including important notes on proper seating and ignition ports.

Before You Call for Service

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like surface burners not lighting, uneven flames, or orange flames.

Protection Agreements

Master Protection Agreements Overview

Details on the benefits and coverage provided by the Master Protection Agreement for extended product support.

Sears Installation Service

Information on professional installation services offered by Sears for home appliances and other major items.

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