Gas Range
Use & Care Guide
Estufa de gas
Guía para el Uso y Cuidado
Models,Modelos
790.7131¾, 7132¾
¾= color number, número de color
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
p/n 316417327 (0706)
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
If the information in this manual is not
• All ranges can tip.
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed with range.
• See Installation Instructions.
FORYOURSAFETY:
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
To reduce the risk of tipping,
the range must be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To
checkifthebracketisinstalledproperly,visually
check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and
fullysecuredbytheanti-tipbracketbyremoving
lower panel or storage drawer. For models
with a warmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge
oftherangeandcarefullyattempttotiltitforward.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper
anti-tip bracket installation.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
•
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
• Removealltapeandpackagingbeforeusingtherange.Destroy
the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never
allow children to play with packaging material.
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater
to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxidepoisoning.
• ProperInstallation—Besureyourapplianceisproperlyinstalled
andgroundedbyaqualifiedtechnicianinaccordancewiththe
NationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.-latestedition,orinCanada
CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or in Canada
CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and
local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to
therangeatthecircuitbreakerorfuseboxincaseofanemergency.•
User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range,
all other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing
levelinglegs,panels,wirecovers,anti-tipbrackets/screws,or
any other part of the product.
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in
the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may
cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Do not use the oven or broiler drawer for
storage.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinetsabovearangeoronthebackguardofarange. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
• StorageinoronAppliance—Flammablematerialsshouldnot
be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the broiler
drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the range.
• Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by
blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used
in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and
rangehavebeendesigned,testedandlistedbyanindependent
test laboratory for use in combination with each other.
• DoNotLeaveChildrenAlone—Childrenshouldnotbeleftalone
or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
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Important Safety Instructions
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE • Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
BURNERS,OVENBURNERSORINTERIORSURFACESOFTHE
OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become
burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, • Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings
and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.
• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the fire
withapanlid, orusebakingsoda, adrychemicalorfoam-type
extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
instead of a potholder.
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooktop use.
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOUROVEN
• UseCareWhenOpeningOvenDoororWarmerDrawer—Stand
to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the
oven.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located
below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area when
the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place
plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items could melt or ignite.
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is
hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
• Donotusethebroilerpanwithoutitsinsert.Thebroilerpanand
its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high
heat of the broiler.
• DoNotHeatUnopenedFoodContainers—Buildupofpressure
may cause container to burst and result in injury.
• Removetheovendoorfromanyunusedrangeifitistobestored
or discarded.
IMPORTANT—ELECTRICIGNITIONMODELSONLY:Donotattempt
to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always
turnofftheoven. Iftheovenisnotturnedoffandthepowerresumes,
the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes,
reset the clock and oven function.
• Donotcoverthebroilerinsertwithaluminumfoil. Exposedfat
and grease could ignite.
• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has
not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit
has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours
before turning on the power to the appliance.
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOUR
COOKTOP
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan
of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner off
before removing the pan.
•Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top
burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
• UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurnedInwardandNotExtendOver
Adjacent Surface Burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface
burners.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that
could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath
each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Refer
to the range manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware
that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and injury.
• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat
Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
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Important Safety Instructions
Grounding Instructions (electric ignition models only)
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. For personal
safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must
be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.
SeetheINSTALLATION
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of
the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this
range for complete installation and
grounding instructions.
Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.P. Gas)
The natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. If L.P. conversion is needed,
Personal injury or death from electrical shock
may occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or
electrician.
contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance. The L.P.
Conversion Kit is provided with this range and is located on the
left lower REAR (back side) panel of the range. Before installing
the kit be sure to follow the L.P. Installation Instructions
carefully.
Any additions, changes or conversions
required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by Sears Service.
Important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
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Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Controls
Do not place plastic
itemssuchassaltandpeppershakers,
spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the range when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders,towelsorwoodspoonscould
catch fire if placed too close to a flame.
Intheeventofanelectricalpoweroutage,
the surface burners can be lit manually.
To light a surface burner, hold a lit match
to the burner head, then slowly turn the
surfacecontrolknobtoLITE.Afterburner
lights push in and turn knob to desired
setting.Usecautionwhenlightingsurface
burnersmanually.
Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to
heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.
The simmer burner (if equipped) is best used for simmering delicate sauces,
etc.
The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs.
The Power burners (if equipped) are best used for bringing large quantities of
liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and
type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the
pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Operating the Gas Surface Burners:
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the
OFF position.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic
surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you
are turning on will ignite.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use
the guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface
control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to
spark if the knob is left in the LITE position.)
Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size
For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower
one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for
determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of
utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting
neededforcooking.
CORRECT
*Flame Size
HighFlame
MediumFlame
LowFlame
Type of Cooking
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
INCORRECT
*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The
color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear,
blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be
steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
Neverextendtheflamebeyondtheouter
edgeoftheutensil.Ahigherflamesimply
wastes heat and energy, and increases
your risk of being burned by the flame.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will
absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not
attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is
released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the
oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.
To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack
upward and slide the rack back into place.
Arranging Oven Racks with 6 Rack Positions
To bake on a single rack, place the rack on position 2 or 3. To bake on 2 racks,
place the racks on positions 1 & 3.
Recomended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food
Rack Position
See Broil
Broiling meats, chicken or fish.
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins.
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry.
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1
1 or Roasting Shelf
Turkey, roast or ham.
Oven Control Functions
READTHEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYBEFOREUSINGTHEOVEN.Forsatisfactoryuseofyouroven,becomefamiliarwith
the various functions of the oven as described below.
BAKEPAD—Used
to select the bake
function.
UP and DOWN ARROW
PADS— Used along with
the function pads to
select oven temperature,
time of day, clean time
and minute timer.
SELECTBROIL
PAD— Used to
select the variable
broil feature.
TIMER ON/OFF PAD— Used to set or
cancel the minute timer. The minute
timer does not start or stop cooking.
STOP/CLEAR — Used to clear any
CLOCK SET PAD—
Used to set the time
of day.
function previously entered except the
time of day and minute timer. Press
STOP/CLEAR to stop cooking.
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Setting Oven Controls
Note:Thetimeofdaymustfirstbesetinordertooperatethe
oven.
To change the Temperature Display Mode to °C
(Celsius) or from °C to °F (do not use Bake or Broil while
changingtheTemperatureDisplayMode):
To Set the Clock
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power
supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will
flash "12:00".
1. Press & hold the
key pad for 6-8 seconds until F or
1. Press
.
C appears in the display. Note: At this time the display
will show the current Temperature Display Mode
whether set for F or C .
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the
or
until
the correct time of day appears in the display.
2. Press the
°F mode; or press the
(Celsius) °C mode.
key pad once to choose the (Fahrenheit)
To Set the Minute Timer:
key pad once to choose the
1. Press
.
3. After 5 seconds, the display will flash. To accept the
change, wait 5 more seconds until the oven control
beeps once. To complete the change skip step 4 below,
OR;
2. Press the
to increase the time in one minute
to increase the
increments. Press and hold the
time in 10 minute increments. The timer can be set for
any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59
minutes.
Note: If you press the
11 hours and 59 minutes.
4. If at any time during the process of changing the
first, the timer will advance to
Temperature Display Mode (F or C ) you decide the
3. The display shows the timer count down in minutes
until one minute remains. Then the display will count
down in seconds.
change is not desired, press the
key pad before
the oven control beeps once to cancel the process.
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound a 3
5. The control will beep once. The display will then return
to the time of day with any temperature display mode
change you may have requested.
second beep. 0:00 will appear in the display until
is pressed.
Note: While the minute timer is counting down, the “:” will
flash. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when
the set time has run out. The minute timer can be used
alone or during any of the other oven functions. When the
minute timer is in use with any other function, the minute
timer will be shown in the display. To view other functions,
press the pad for that function.
To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature
from 170°F to 500°F.
To Set the Controls for Baking:
1. Press
. "— — —°" appears in the display.
or . The display
2. Within 5 seconds, press the
will show "350°F." By pressing and holding the
, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F
increments.
or
To Change the Minute Timer while it is in use:
While the timer is active and shows in the display, press
and hold the
or
to increase or decrease the time.
3. When the
or
is released, the oven will begin
To Cancel the Minute Timer before the set time has
heating to the selected temperature. When the
displayed temperature reaches the desired baking
temperature, the control will beep one (1) time.
run out: Press
.
4. To cancel the baking function, press
.
Changing the Temperature Display Mode
(some models)
To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has
Started:
The electronic oven control temperature display mode was
factory preset to display (Fahrenheit) °F oven tempertaures.
Note: Oven cooking temperatures may be set from 170°F to
500°F(77°Cto260°C).
1. Press
displayed.
2. Press the
temperature.
and make sure the bake temperature is
or to increase or decrease the set
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Setting Oven Controls (cont’d)
To Broil:
1. Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position.
2. Remove broiler pan and insert (See Fig. 1).
3. Always postion rack before setting control, while range is
cool.
4. Postionrackbytiltingfrontofrackandpullingrackoutfrom
locating holes in rear of broiler drawer. Repostion back of
rackinthedesiredlocatingholdsandallowfrontofrackto
slide down into the corresponding slots in front of broiler
drawer (See Fig. 2).
For rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner
(upper position). For medium foods use middle position.
For well-done foods such as chicken, lobster tails or
thick cuts of meat, position the rack further from the
burner(lowerposition).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Position the rack and adjust the Broil settings as
suggested in the chart provided below:
Note: The broiler pan and the
insert allows grease to drain and
be kept away from the high heat
of the broiler (See Fig. 3). DO
NOT use the pan without the
insert. DO NOT cover the insert
with foil; the exposed grease
could ignite.
Position
HI
Middle
Low
Food category
Medium-raresteaks/medium-wellhamburgers
Fish, medium steaks & pork chops
Well-done foods such as chicken & lobster
Fig. 3
5. Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan
with the insert is positioned as shown (See Fig. 1). Be
sure front of pan is positioned correctly in rack.
6. Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range.
DO NOT use the broiler drawer for storage.
7. Press
8. Press
will appear in the display).
9. ToBroilwithahighsettingpress
. “ - - ” will appear in the display.
or once to Broil with a normal setting (nor
Items placed in the broiler drawer will catch fire.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven
door and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, use a fire
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour
may be explosive.
twice (hiwillappear
in the display). To Broil with a low setting press the
arrow twice (lo will appear in the display).
10. The oven is properly set for Broil when the indicator light
over the
pad stops flashing and glows steady. Broil
may be canceled by pressing
at anytime.
11. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on
the 2nd side. Note: Always pull the oven rack out to the
stoppositionbeforeturningorremovingfood.
12. When broiling is finished, press
.
13. Whenremovingbroilerpanfrombroilerdraweralways
use pot holders.
Note: The Broil level setting may be changed anytime while
broiling. To change the level press
and press
for each
one
time for each increment of higher levels or
desired lower level increment. Select the LO broil setting to
avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be
broiled to the well-done stage.
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Adjusting Your Oven Temperature (some models)
Yournewovenhasbeenfactorycalibratedand testedtoensureanaccuratebakingtemperature. Forthefirstfewuses, follow
your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your baking
experience, the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking.
Note: DO NOT adjust your oven temperature based on oven thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, they may
not be accurate.
To Adjust the Oven Temperature (do not use Bake or Broil while adjusting the oven temperature):
1. Press & hold the
key pad and release after the display begins flashing the factory temperature change of 00.
Note:Iftheoventemperaturehasbeenpreviouslyadjustedfromthefactorysetting,thecurrenttemperatureadjustedvalue
will flash in the display instead.
2. Youmayincrease theoventemperaturein5°Fincrementswitheachpressofthe
keypadtoamaximumovenadjustment
keypad(total
of+35°F. Youmayalsoadjusttheoventemperaturedownwardin5°Fincrementswitheachpressofthe
rangeof-35to+35). Note:Yourovencontrolwasfactorysetinthe(Fahrenheit)°F TemperatureDisplayMode.Tochange
for(Celsius)°C, see ChangingtheTemperatureDisplayModeintheOvenControlFunctionssectionofthisUse&Care
Manual.
3. If no other key pad is pressed after 5 seconds the display will begin to flash.
4. If you do not want to keep the display adjustment, press the
key pad before the oven control beeps. This will cancel
the temperature adjustment procedure. To start this procedure over again begin with step 1 above OR;
5. If you want to keep the adjustment, wait until the display quits flashing and the oven control beeps once.
6. The oven temperature adjustment has be accepted by the oven control and the display will return to the time of day.
Notes: The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set to operate in the (Celsius) °C
TemperatureDisplayMode. Inthiscaseeachpressofthe
or
keywilladjustin1°Cincrementsupward(maximum
+18°C) or downward (maximum -18°C), depending on which arrow key pad is pressed.
General Care & Cleaning
Changing the Oven Light (some models)
On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened.
Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the light. The oven
light is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire
holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use.
To replace the oven light:
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield.
3. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).
5. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see “Setting the Clock” and “Setting
the Minute Timer” under Setting Oven Controls in this Use & Care Guide.
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing
oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
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General Care & Cleaning (cont’d)
Cleaning Chart
Surfaces
How to Clean
For general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution
of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth.
Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the
control pad and display areas. DO NOT use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT use other liquid
cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish.
Glass, Painted
Plastic Body Parts &
Control Knobs
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Use the general cleaning instructions provided in the
paragraphabove.
Painted Control
Panels & Display
areas
Clean burner grates, broiler pan & insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not
removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Grates,
Cooktop Surface,
Broiler Pan & Insert,
Broiler Drawer, Door
Liner & Oven Bottom
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of
clean water & ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel
for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad. Rinse & wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.
Oven Racks
Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls.
Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following the cleaner’s recommendations. Rinse with clean water &
let dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a
small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven rack positions).
Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & front of the oven door. Rinse well. You
may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in
water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT
use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of
the oven door. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven
material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or remove this gasket.
Oven Door
Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water & a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth.
DO NOT use cleaners with high conecentrations of chlorides or chlorines. DO NOT use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless
steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners form the surface as bluish stains may occur during
heating that cannot be removed.
Stainless
Steel
Countoured well
areas, bruner caps &
burner heads
See Cleaning the Countoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads section for
complete details.
Cleaning the Cooktop
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers
are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads
The contoured well areas, burner caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will
prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following section for instructions.
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Use caution when replacing the burner cap
so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a
delayedignitionorpreventtheburnerfromigniting.
Anyadditions,changesorconversionsrequired
in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be
made by an authorized Sears Service Center.
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General Care & Cleaning (cont’d)
To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Areas of the Cooktop - If a spill
occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent
cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner
Heads - Remove in the following order: (1st) surface burner grate, (2nd) surface
burnercapand(3rd)surfaceburnerheads.
Reversetheprocedureabovetoreplacethesurfaceburnercapandsurfaceburner
heads. Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have
completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do not operate the surface
burners without the surface burner cap and surface burner head properly
in place.
To Clean the Surface Burner Caps andSurface Burner Heads - Use a soap-
filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner caps
and surface burner heads. The ports (or slots) around the burner head must be
routinely cleaned. If residue still remains in these ports, use a small-gauge wire or
needle to clean the slots or holes. For proper flow of gas and ignition of the
burner—DONOTALLOWSPILLS, FOOD, CLEANINGAGENTSORANY
OTHERMATERIALTOENTERTHEGASORIFICEHOLDEROPENING.
ALWAYS keep the surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever
a surface burner is in use.
Removing & 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 Oven Door:
1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1).
2. Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven door liner (See A Fig. 2)
3. Insertthe2screwsintothedoorhingeholeslocatedonthesideofthehingearm,
one into each hinge (See B Fig. 2).
4. Closeovendooruntilthedoorstops, (Donotforcethedoortocloseanyfurther).
The placement of these screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree
position.
Fig. 1
5. Graspovendoorfirmlyonbothsidesandslidedoorupandoffhingesatthesame
angle. (See Fig. 3)
6. Tocleanovendoor,followtheinstructionsintheGeneralCare&Cleaningtable.
To Replace Oven Door:
1. Besurethehingearmsremainatthe45degreeangleposition.Besurethescrews
are still locking the hinge arms from moving. If the screws fall out of the hinge
holes,thehinge(s)maysnapbackagainsttheovenframeandcouldpinchfingers
or chip the porcelain finish on the oven front frame.
Fig. 2
2. Hold door at the sides near the top while resting the lower front of door on your
knee. Insert the door channels at the bottom of door over the door hinges, (See
Fig. 3).
3. Allow the door to slide down into the door hinges evenly at the same 45 degree
angle. The hinge arms should be inserted into the bottom corners as far as they
can go.
4. Opendoorcompletely(horizontalwithfloor)andremovebothscrewsfromholes
in door hinges.
5. Reinstall the 2 screws into the door liner (See C Fig. 2).
6. If the door is not in alignment with the oven frame, remove door and repeat the
abovesteps.
Fig. 3
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Before You Call
Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences
(shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these
problems are provided with the problem listed:
Oven smokes excessively during broiling - (1) Control(s) not
Range is not level - (1) Poor installation. Place oven rack in
set properly. Follow Broil instructions under Setting Oven
center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling
Controls. (2) Oven door is open. Make sure oven door is
legs at base of range until the oven rack is level. (2) Be sure
closed. (3) Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the
floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support
broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the
range. (3) If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to
element. Preheat the broil element for searing. (4) Meat not
correct the situation. (4) Kitchen cabinet alignment may make
properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut fatty
range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. (5) Insert on
sufficient room for range clearance.
broiler pan wrong side up & grease not draining. Always place
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible
for service - (1) Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly.
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. (2)
Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range
can be lifted over carpet. (3) Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a
flexible C.S.A. International approved metal appliance
connector installed.
grid on the broiler pan with ribs up & slots down to allow
grease to drip into pan (some models). (6) Grease has built up
on oven surfaces or broiler pan & insert (some models).
Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old
grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent - Excessive
spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie
spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom.
Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or
excessive smoke are present see “Broiling” in the Setting
Oven Controls section.
Surface burners do not light - (1) Surface control knob has not
been completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the surface
control knob to LITE until burner ignites & then turn control knob
to desired flame size. (2) Burner ports are clogged. With the
burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports.
See Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Cap, Burner
Head & Burner Drip Pans in the General Care & Cleaning
section for complete cleaning instructions. (3) Range power
cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only).
Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet. (4) Electrical
power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit
manually. See Setting Surface Controls.
Oven control beeps & displays F1 or F3 - (Some models)
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/
CLEAR to clear the display & stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If
fault recurs, record fault number. Press STOP/CLEAR & call 1-
800-4-MY-HOME® (See back cover).
Oven control beeps & displays F code error (for example
F11) - (Some models) Electronic control has detected a fault
condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display & stop
beeping. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the F code error
repeats, remove power suppy to appliance, wait 5 minutes and
then repower the appliance and set clock time of day. Try the
Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, record fault
number, press STOP/CLEAR & contact an authorized service
agent.
Surfaceburnerflameburnshalfwayaround-(1)Burnerportsare
clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge
wire or needle. (2) Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the
flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the burners
thoroughly following instructions in the Cleaning the Contoured
Well Areas, Burner Cap, Burner Head & Burner Drip Pans in the
General Care & Cleaning section.
Surface burner flame is orange - (1) Dust particles in main line.
Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
(2) In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to
salt air.
Poor baking results - (Some models) Many factors affect
baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is
used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to
circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature
before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's
recommended temperature or baking time.
Oven does not operate - (1) Be sure the oven controls are set
properly for the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls in
this Use & Care Manual or read the instructions “Entire
appliance does not operate” in this checklist. (2) Be sure gas
regulator valve is “ON”. See installation instructions.
Poor baking results - (Some models) Many factors affect
baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is
used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to
circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature
before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's
recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven
is too hot or cool, see Adjusting Your Oven Temperature in
this Use & Care Guide.
Entire appliance does not operate - (1) The time of day is not
set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the
oven. See “To Set the Clock” in the Setting Oven Controls
section.(2) Make sure cord/plug is plugged correctly into outlet.
(3) Service wiring is not complete. Contact your authorized
service agent. (4) Electrical power outage. Check house lights
to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. (5) Be
sure gas supply is turned ON.
Ovenlightdoesnotwork(somemodels)-Replaceortightenbulb.
See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Manual.
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