Kenmore Elite 7.2 cu. ft. Double-Oven Electric Range w/ True Convection - Stainless- Manuals

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. For personal safety, this appliance ...

8 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 ...

9 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, ...

10 Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls Radiant Surface Element Settings The suggested settings below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Suggested settings for single and dual (some models) radiant surface...

12 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel ( 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. Moisture or steam may a...

13 Before Setting Oven Controls The Glide Rack The glide rack is an extendable rack that makes food prepara-tion easier. It has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall. Removing and replacing the glide racks To remove the glide rack...

14 Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls 1. Bake - Used to enter the normal bake feature. 2. Broil - Used to select variable broil feature. 3. Conv Bake - Used to select the Convection Bake feature. 4. Conv Convert - Used to convert normal baking tempera- tures for convection baking. 5. Conv R...

15 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The 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 t...

16 Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Timer The Timer ON/OFF controls the timer and serves as an extra timer that will beep when the set time has run out. It does not start or stop cooking. The timer feature can be used during any of the other oven control functions, except self clean and Sabbath. T...

17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Temperature -- Fahrenheit or Celsius The Broil and Self Clean keys control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The oven can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenhe...

18 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake (upper oven only) The Conv Bake key controls the convection bake feature and is available only in the upper oven. Use convection bake when a faster cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for convection baking at any temperature between 1...

19 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Convert The Conv Convert key is used to convert a standard Baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the oven set converted (reduced) tempera-ture in the display. Convection convert must be used with convec...

20 Setting Oven Controls Setting Delay Start The Delay Start key controls the delay start feature. The automatic timer of the delay start will turn the oven on at the time you select in advance and can be combined with a cook time. Note: If the clock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the delaye...

21 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil T he Broil key controls the broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The broil temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain a...

22 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast Convection roast is available in the upper oven only and should be used when cooking certain foods. These features have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods selected in each category. Convection roast combines a cook cycle wit...

23 Setting Oven Controls Setting Warm & Hold™ The Warm & Hold key turns on the Warm & Hold feature and will maintain an oven temperature of 170°F (77°C). The Warm & Hold feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Wa...

24 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Cook Time and Delay Start keys are used to set the Sabbath feature. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at w...

25 Setting Oven Controls Restoring Factory Default Settings Your appliance is programmed with default control settings. Over time, users may make changes to these settings. The following options have settings that can be modified and may have been changed since the appliance was new: • 12 or 24 hour...

26 Setting Oven Controls Self Clean During the self cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range. M...

27 Setting Oven Controls Setting Self Clean The Self Clean key controls the self clean feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So a 3 hour self cle...

28 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning 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 Recommendation Aluminum an...

29 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...

31 Care and Cleaning Porcelain enameled glide racks Handle oven racks only when they are cool. After cooking or after the self clean cycle, racks will be very hot and can cause burns. Important notes: • It is recommended to remove all racks from the oven during self-clean cycles, but they may be lef...

32 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 45 ). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both lef...

33 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...

34 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....