Kenmore 4.2 cu. ft. Self-Clean Drop-In Electric Range - Black- Manuals

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 6 • Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR SELF-CLEANING OVENS • Clean only the parts listed in this manual. Before using self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utens...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 8 PRODUCT RECORD In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identifica...

9 Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Check for flatness by rotating a straight-edged ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 2 ). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (see Figure 3 ). Cookware Material Types T...

10 Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a ...

11 Setting Surface Controls Surface element settings Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place plastic items such as salt and p...

12 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the control panel (see Figure 7 ). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Doing so may ...

13 Oven Controls 1. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off. 2. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day. 3. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end of set time. 4. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self C...

14 Oven Controls Setting the Clock When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup-ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. Most models will not work properly without first setting the clock....

15 Oven Controls Setting Timer The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. To set the timer: 1. Press Timer ON/OFF. 2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release when the desired time appears in the display. 3. Release and the timer will begin to count down. 4. When the set time...

16 Oven Controls Setting Bake Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170 °F to 550 °F (77 °C to 288 °C). The factory preset bake tempera...

17 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically: Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food s...

18 Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is fac-tory preset to broil at 550 °F. The suggested broil settings found in Table 3 below are recom- mendations only. Increase or decrease broili...

19 Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to three hours after cooking has finished. After three hours the Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperat...

20 Oven Controls Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures, which eliminate soils com-pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash. You can wipe these soils away afterwards with a damp cloth. The Self Clean function allows you to se...

21 Oven Controls Setting Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: 1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is completely closed. 2. Press Self Clean. The display shows 3:00 . 3. To change to a 2-hour clean time ...

22 Care and Cleaning Table 4: Cleaning Recommendations Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl • Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control KnobsPainted body partsPainted decorative trims • Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and wate...

24 Care and Cleaning General Cleaning See Table 4 for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns. Ammonia must be rinsed befo...

25 Care and Cleaning Coil Cooktop Surface elements and Drip Bowls Cleaning Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean them-selves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element ...

26 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (see Figure 16 ). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both lef...

27 Care and Cleaning Replacing the Oven Light Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity (see Figure 20 ). To replace the oven interior light bulb: Important note: Use a paper towel or cotton glo...

28 Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your pre...

29 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results • Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position....