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® GAS A GE Slide=in models ESTU A GAS IVlodelos deslizables Models, modelos 790.3103_-, 790.3104__- = color number, n_mero de color 00 00 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com P/N 318203891 Rev. A (0808)
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shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. Kenmore Elite Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship
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. 70--latest edition, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range. Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box
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may melt. Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line • Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded. oven bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate
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appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing light bulb. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts the self-Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in this Use and Care Guide. Before self cleaning the oven, remove
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covered refrigerator or freeoer. [] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised. [] 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts. Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra intetigente. Su nuevo producto Kenmore
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Liquefied Petroleum (L. P.) Gas. Only a qualified service agent should perform the L. P. conversion. Contact the local gas provider for conversion. A L. P. Conversion Kit is supplied with this range and is located on the main back of the range. The kit contains installation instructions which must
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Features Your Slide-in Range Features At a Glance Dishwasher Safe Burner Electronic Oven Controls with Clock and Kitchen Timer Electronic Warmer Drawer Control (some or 18,000 BTU Dual Burner 9,5OOBTU Burner Porcelain Cooktop Note: The features of your range will 8 vary according to model.
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Skirt are installed properly and at the correct locations. 1. Follow the Installation Instructions before installing and using your new range. 2. ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place
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Before Setting Surface Controls Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The small SIMMER
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holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could manually. Figure 1 RIGHT Proper flame size WRONG improper flame size Figure 2 Operating the Gas complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of
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However, only the selected surface Burner will lite. 4. Visually check that zone A & B of the dual burner has lit. 5. Continue to rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise past the 2rid dot setting; zone B flames will extinguish. 6. Visually check that only zone A is lit. 7. Continue to turn the
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results. Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cookshop or hardware stores. Round-bottomed woks (with a support ring that does not extend beyond the burner circumference) may also be
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water only. • DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER. ,, Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners or over the Bridge Burner. For Before Setting Oven Controls This range has a fan that will turn "ON" guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
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mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be HOT and may cause burns. Your appliance may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven Rack (Figure 2) and Flat Oven Half Rack (Figure 3). The
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use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide. FLEX CLEAN START--Use SLOW COOK-- PAD-- Use to to start all CONVECTION Use to select the Slow
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clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash (See Fig. 1). INSTRUCTIONS To set the clock (example below for 1:30) 1. Press @. "CLO" will appear in
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control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking, iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the control for Continuous Saving features Bake or 12 Hour Energy 1. Press and hold _ for 7 seconds (Figure1). After 7 seconds
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for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To change control from normal sound operation to silent control operation 1. To tell if your range is set for normal or silent operation press and hold will appear and "DELAY
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has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit. iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY To change display from Fahrenheit to Celsius or Celsius Controls important Things to Know Before Setting any Basic Oven Cooking Function This appliance has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONV BAKE, CONV
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Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be programmed to preheat at any temperature between 170°F to 550°F. INSTRUCTIONS PR ESS DISPLAY To set the Preheat temperature 1. Arrange the interior oven racks. for 375°F 2. Press @. "350" and "BAKE" will appear in
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. The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170 ° F to 550 ° F (the sample shown below is for 350°F). INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the Bake Temperature to 375°F 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press J.B...a..k.e..,... 350" will appear and
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Cakes not level. * Range not level. * Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded. , Pan warped. * Place marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack. If water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the appliance. * Be sure to allow
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the same time. Breads and pastries brown more evenly. Convection bake cooks most foods faster and more evenly than conventional bake. General Convection Bake Instructions 1. Time reductions will vary depending on the amount and type of food to be cooked. Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans
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use tested recipes with times adjusted for convection roasting when using the convection mode. Times may be reduced when using the convection feature• INSTRUCTIONS PR ESS DISPLAY To Set the oven to Convection 1. Arrange oven racks. Roast at 375°F 2. Press _do_,,."350" will be displayed; CONV
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10). Below is a list of preparation and cooking tips you should review for best possible results using Slow Cook: Completely thaw all frozen feature. Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking. iNSTRUCTiONS To Program the Oven to begin baking Cook feature 1. Place the food in
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the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you selected. iNSTRUCTiONS PR ESS DISPLAY To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more
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Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake 12-24 hours in advance set the control for the 24 hour time of day display mode. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To program the oven for a delayed BAKE start time and to shut off automatically (example: baking at 35001:, starting at 5:30 and baking
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thoroughly heat the oven from top to bottom to give more evenly browned foods. Refer to (Figure 4) for foods to cook in each category. INSTRUCTIONS To set the Food Categories feature (example: for Cakes to cook at 375°F) 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven. 2. Press G" "CAKES
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Use only the probe supplied with your appliance; any other may result in damage to the probe or the appliance. • Handle the probe carefully when inserting Always insert the probe so that the tip rests in the center of the thickest part of the meat. Do not allow the probe to touch bone, fat, gristle
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, butyou should know that cooking it to only 140°F/60°C means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F/63°C for medium rare fresh beef. Setting the oven to automatically
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time. With this information the control can calculate the time when cooking will complete and can then start the Warm & Hold feature automatically. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set Warm & Hold 1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven• 2. Press _. "HLd" will appear in the display
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be set between 400°F and 550°F. This appliance includes a Searing Grill for searing meats broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely and steaks (See Figure 5). Electric Range Broiling Table Recommendations Food Rack Temp Cook
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not, skip this step and continue to step 7. Refer to the Timed Bake (complete steps 5-7) / Delayed Start Bake (complete steps 6-10) section for complete instructions. Remember the oven will shut down after using Timed Bake or Delay Start Bake and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath
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a Warm & Hold added setting. This feature will not work with any other function including a Delayed Timed Bake, a Clean Cycle or a Broil setting. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To Program the Oven to Begin and record a Recipe (example: 375°C) 1. Place the food in the oven. Baking Immediately for
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Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (SOME MODELS ONLY) Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Drawer Rack Positions The rack can be used in 2 ways: • In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a
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the LO setting and the @ pad is touched again the Bread Proof feature and indicator light will be set (see Figure 5 and bread dough preparation instructions on this page). To return to standard Warmer Drawer setting touch Q pad at least once. Note: For best results, preheat the Warmer Drawer before
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near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self- Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds ,, DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the Self-Cleaning oven. ,, DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The
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system. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the SelfCleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY INSTRUCTIONS PRESS HOT. DISPLAY To set the controls for a 3 hour Self-Cleaning cycle to start immediately and shut off automatically 1. Be sure the clock
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. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. Be sure to review TO START THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE for recommended clean times. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the control for the Self-Cleaning Cycle to start at a delayed time and shut off automatically
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should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed. INSTRUCTIONS To adjust the oven temperature higher 1. Press/_ Bake)for ,H 6 adjustments are permanent and will stay forever in the unit memory unless you manually change it again. Even a power outage will not reset these changes.
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Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is . Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during section for complete instructions. 42
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Refer to the following instructions: THE COOKTOP IS NOT Triple Burner Parts (some models only) Follow gas Burners are in use. To Clean the Burner Grates (aii models)- The Burner Grates are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing in the dishwasher
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up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge levers (Figure 2). 4. To clean oven door, follow the instructions provided in the General Care & Cleaning table. To
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Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the 1). 4. Pull the drawer away from the range. To Replace Warmer (Warm & Ready TM oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven opened. The oven lights may also be manually operated by pressing the @ pad. On
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built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet. Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible C.S.A international approved metal
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and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and the fan may continue to run after the range has been turned "OFF door should be closed when broiling. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Self-Cleaning" Guide. in this Use and Care Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time
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