Kenmore 40253- User Manual

Page 2 - Table of Contents; Please carefully read and save these instructions; KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY; according to all supplied instructions.; Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies

All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 2 Table of Contents Before Setting Oven Controls ...................................................................... 7Setting Oven Controls.................................................................................... 8 Care and Cleaning ...............

Page 3 - Save these instructions for future reference.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Read all instructions before using this appliance.; Tip Over Hazard; holes

Save these instructions for future reference. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.Do not attempt to install or operate your ...

Page 7 - Before Setting Oven Controls; Oven Vent Location; Figure 1; Types of Oven Racks

7 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located as shown in Figure 1 . 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. Steam or moisture may appear nea...

Page 8 - Setting Oven Controls; Minimum and Maximum Control Settings; Feature

8 Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls 1. Upper Oven - Used to select the upper oven for cooking functions. 2. Stop - Used to cancel any active function except Clock and Timer. 3. Oven Lock and Control Lock - The STOP key is used to activate the oven lockout setting in the upper oven and the ...

Page 9 - Setting the Clock

9 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock The key 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...

Page 10 - Setting the Oven Lock or Control Lock; “Replacing the Oven; Setting the Oven Timer

10 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Oven Lock or Control Lock The OVEN LOCK or CONTROL LOCK is activated using the STOP key. • The upper oven STOP key locks the upper oven door and the oven controls (keypad). • The lower oven STOP key only locks the oven controls. NOTE: Locking the ovens does not d...

Page 11 - Setting Bake; Figure 4

11 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. Bake may be set for any oven tempera-ture between 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). For best results: • Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, biscuits, and brea...

Page 12 - Setting Cook Time; Food Poisoning Hazard; . Do not let food sit for; Setting Delay Start

12 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time The Bake and Cook Time keys control the cook time feature. The automatic timer of the cook time feature will turn the oven off after cooking for the amount of time selected. To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically (exam...

Page 13 - Setting Broil; Figure 5

13 Setting 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 factory preset to broil at 550°F. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from...

Page 14 - Adjusting oven temperature; To adjust oven temperature; If the; key is pressed during the programming mode,

14 Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperat...

Page 15 - Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on Jewish Sabbath

15 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...

Page 16 - Self Clean; “Care and Cleaning”; Self Cleaning Oven; Figure 6; Cleaning Lower Oven; See “Cleaning

16 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...

Page 17 - Self Clean (available in upper oven only); To star t delay start self clean:; Delay Start; Press

17 Setting Oven Controls Self Clean (available in upper oven only) 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 hou...

Page 18 - Care and Cleaning; Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven; “Cleaning Exposed Bake Ovens”

18 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, ensure 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 and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type ...

Page 19 - General Cleaning; Cleaning Exposed Bake Ovens; Figure 7; Broiler Pan Cleaning Tips; Figure 7: Exposed bake oven cavity

19 Care and Cleaning General Cleaning Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance manually. Remove spillovers an...

Page 20 - Removing and Replacing the Oven Door; Figure 9

20 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door T he door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.To prevent possible burns, do not attempt to remove the oven door until the oven has completely cooled. To remove the oven door:1. Open...

Page 21 - BEFORE YOU CALL; Baking Problems and Solutions

21 BEFORE YOU CALL 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 previously own...

Page 22 - Before You Call; Solutions to Common Problems; Problem

22 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 Oven control panel beeps and displays error codes • Oven control has detected a fault or...

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