Kenmore 22-78049- User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 5 Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance: • Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Des...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 6 • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven in hot, use extreme caution and do not let pot...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR 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 ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 8 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure ...

9 Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size. It is very important to be...

10 Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too clo...

11 Before Setting Surface Controls Important note: Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recom-mended cookware requirements. Home Canning Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always r...

12 Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of f...

13 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. Do not block oven vent. Doing so may cause cooking fa...

14 Oven Controls Oven Controls 1. Bake - Use to start a normal bake function. Available in both the upper and lower oven. 2. Broil - Use to select the broil function. Available only in the upper oven. 3. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm after cooking has finished for up to three hours....

16 Oven Controls Add 1 Minute Use Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the timer. Each press of the key will add 1 minute. If Add 1 Minute is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute. To add 2 minutes to the timer: • Press Add 1 Minute ...

17 Oven Controls Operating Oven Lights The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. The oven light will not operate during a self clean cycle. Press LIGHT to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever the oven door is closed. The interior oven lights are l...

19 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Cook time is used when a recipe calls for a specific temperature and cook time. It allows the oven to be set to cook for a set length of time and shut off automatically.The maximum cook time is 11 hours, 59 minutes. This feature can be used with bake and convection...

20 Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Bake, Cook Time, and Delay Start control the Delay Start feature, which sets a delayed starting and stopping time to the oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. Delay Start may be used with Con...

22 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). ...

23 Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven ( Figure 36 ). This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even baking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using two oven ra...

25 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 observi...

26 Oven Controls To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active: • Press STOP. 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. (This also turns off the oven.) The control will provide an a...

28 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. Important: You cannot program both oven...

32 Care & Cleaning General Care & Cleaning The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop. If food spi...

33 Care & Cleaning Cleaning surface burner heads For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterward...

34 Care & Cleaning Replacing the Round Halogen Oven Light The round halogen oven light is located in the upper oven, at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder ( Figure 54 ). The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the o...

35 Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. The door is heavy. For safe, tempora...

36 Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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...

37 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 affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack...