Kenmore 4.6 cu. ft. Slide-In Electric Range - Black- Manuals

7 Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware shown on this page. Cookware Material Types The cookware ...

8 Before Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, ...

9 Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the p...

10 Setting Surface Controls Single radiant surface elements (all models) To operate the single radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting ( Figure 4 ). 3. When cooking i...

11 Using Turbo Boil™ Flex Element (some models) The Turbo Boil™ (Flex) feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which can bring food items to boil much quicker. ( Figure 7 ) The left front radiant element will be clearly marked if this feature is available on your range. If equipped wit...

12 Before Setting oven controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the control panel. 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. It is normal if steam or moisture appears near the ve...

13 Oven Controls 1. Warmer Drawer - Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature. 2. Warmer Drawer indicator lights - Indicates low, medium, and high temperature settings in the warmer drawer. 3. Bake - Use to select normal baking function. 4. Broil - Use to select broiling function. 5. C...

14 Oven Controls Setting The Clock When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display ( Figure 10 ). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. To set clock to 1:30: 1. Press Set Clock. 2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys. 3. Press . Important note: The clock can...

15 Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls Lockout The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys. To activate the oven lockout features: 1. Be sure oven door is completely closed. 2. Press and hold STOP for 3 seconds. door Loc will appear in the display. ( Figure 14 ...

16 Oven Controls Setting Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. The convection fan will turn on and stay on to allow the oven to preheat faster. When the set tempera-ture is reached the fan will turn off and reminder tone will sound indicating when ...

17 Oven Controls Convection bake rack positions: • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven. • For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place racks in positions 2 and 4. • When baking using 2 oven racks, position bakeware as shown in F...

18 Oven Controls Setting Convec Roast The Convec Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the Convec Roast function will be juicier and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside. Convec Roast m...

19 Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can resul...

20 Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C). ...

21 Oven Controls Setting Warmer Drawer (some models) To Operate the Warmer Drawer Your range is equipped with a warm drawer. The purpose of the warm drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving tempera-ture. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer. A...

22 Oven Controls Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions The warmer drawer rack can be set in two positions to accom-modate foods and any items that need to be warmed or kept warm. The rack must be placed in the vertical position in one of two ways. In the upright position ( Figure 23 ) to allow low ...

23 Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at www.star-k.org. This appliance provides special settings for use when observin...

24 Oven Controls To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: Press . To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb will disappear ...

25 Oven Controls Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures. The high temperature elim-inates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. The Self Clean function allows you to s...

26 Oven Controls When Self Clean is finished: Use caution when opening the oven door after self cleaning. The oven may still be very hot and can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape. 1. Cln message will turn...

27 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommen...

28 Care and Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recom-mended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cookto...

29 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning (cont) Do not use the following on the cooktop:General Cleaning • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine b...

30 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To remove the warmer drawer: Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. 1. Turn power OFF to the appliance before remo...

31 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 36 ). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both lef...

32 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...

33 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....