Kenmore Range User Manual

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Record Your Model & Serial Numbers ............................................. Cover
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 2-4
Grounding Instructions .......................................................................... 4
(electric ignition models only)
Setting the Clock and Minute Timer ...................................................... 5
(if equipped)
Flame Size .............................................................................................. 6
Proper Burner Adjustments .................................................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls ........................................................................ 7
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................ 8
Setting Oven Controls ......................................................................... 8-9
Oven Cleaning ..................................................................................... 10
General Cleaning ............................................................................ 11-13
Changing Oven Light ........................................................................... 14
Avoid Service Checklist ................................................................... 15-16
Warranty .............................................................................................. 17
Sears Service ........................................................................................ I 8
Read all instructions before using
this appliance. This book contains
valuable information about:
• Operation
• Care
• Service
Keep it in a safe place.
Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your range are found on the
serial plate located under the lift-up cooktop. Record and
retain these numbers.
Model Number:
Serial Number:.
Date of Purchase:
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PIN 316000934 (9802)

Kenmore Range Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	Range
Category	Ranges
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Specific steps to follow if you detect a gas leak, including actions to avoid and who to contact.

Proper Installation

Guidelines for ensuring the appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

Storage in or on Appliance

Prohibits storing flammable materials, explosives, or children's items near or on the appliance.

Do not leave children alone

Emphasizes never leaving children unattended near an appliance in use.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNER OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN

Warns against touching hot surfaces of the cooktop, burners, and oven interiors during and after use.

Wear Proper Apparel

Advises against wearing loose-fitting or hanging garments that could contact hot surfaces.

Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires

Instructs on how to extinguish grease fires using pan lids, baking soda, or extinguishers, not water or flour.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely

Caution to monitor fat or grease closely to prevent fires when heating.

Use Only Dry Potholders

Recommends using only dry potholders to avoid steam burns and prevent contact with flames.

Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers

Warns against heating unopened containers due to pressure build-up that can cause bursting.

Remove the oven door from any unused range

Advises removing the oven door from unused ranges for safety.

IMPORTANT-Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure

Instructs to turn off the oven during a power failure to prevent automatic restart and potential hazards.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Use Care When Opening Door

Instructs to stand aside when opening a hot oven door to allow steam/air to escape safely.

Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed

Placement of Oven Racks

Do not use the broiler pan without its insert

Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil

Do not touch a hot light bulb (some models)

Grounding Instructions

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong

Strictly prohibits altering or removing the grounding prong from the power cord.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet

Instructs consumers to replace 2-prong outlets with properly grounded 3-prong ones by a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer

To Set the Clock

To Set the Minute Timer

Proper Burner Adjustments

Setting Surface Controls

To operate the surface burner

Setting Oven Controls

Bake

Broil

Changing Oven Light

Avoid Service Checklist