Kenmore 790.4658 General Care & Cleaning, English, Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range, Surfaces

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General Care & Cleaning

General Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleanings now will reduce the extent and difficulty of major cleaning later.

Surfaces

How to Clean
Aluminum & Vinyl

Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Control Panel and Trim

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To

Pieces

remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse with a clean water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot de removed. To replace knobs after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass, Painted and

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and

Plastic Body Parts,

water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass

Control Knobs and

cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the

Decorative Trim Pieces

control pad and display area. 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 paper towels - they will damage the finish. To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the knob into place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stainless Steel (some

Clean with hot, soapy water and dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do not use

models) Oven door &

cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing

drawer front panel

cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

heating that cannot be removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Porcelain Enamel

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution

Broiler Pan and Insert,

of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked

Door Liner, Body Parts

paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub

and Warmer Drawer and

with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners

Drawer Cavity.

or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cleaners on the cooktop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven Racks

Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into the rack positions).

ENGLISH

Oven Door

DoHand

Clean Frame

DoHand

Do Not Hand

Clean Door

Clean Oven

 

Door Gasket

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and 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.

Surface Elements and Drip Bowls (Models with Coil Surface Elements)

Surfaceelementscanbeunpluggedandremovedtomakecleaningthedripbowlseasier.Thesurface elementscleanthemselveswhentheyareturnedon.Foodspilledonahotelementwillburnoff.Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth___any remaining soil will burn off the next time element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface element and drip bowls, follow the instructions under General Care & Cleaning.

To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm. Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in aslightlydilutedliquidcleanserorsolutionmadeofequalpartsammoniaandwater.Anylonscrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleanser or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with a soft cloth. To replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.

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Contents Estufa eléctrica Electric Range790.46585 Slide-in modelsProduct Record Table of ContentsSerial Plate Location Kenmore WarrantyENGLISH Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance Install anti-tip device packed with rangeIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOPFOR COOKTOPSWITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLYSELF-CLEANING OVENS SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEAN- ING YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEPROTECTION AGREEMENTS Features Range featuresYour Electric RangeModels with Coil Surface Elements Setting Surface ControlsModels with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Setting Surface ControlsModels with Ceramic Glass Cooktop cont’d Setting Surface Controls cont’dSurface Cooking Settings Recommended Settings for Single andCookware Material types Selecting Surface Cooking CookwareOperating the Dual Surface Radiant Element To Operate the Dual Surface ElementArranging Oven Racks Before Setting Oven ControlsAir Circulation in the Oven Oven Vent Location -Models with Coil ElementsFor a silent control panel Control Pad FunctionsTemperature conversion BakeTo Set the Minute Timer Setting Oven ControlsTo Change the Minute Timer while it is in use To Set the ClockTo set Control for Oven Lockout feature Setting Oven Controls cont’dTo Set or Change the Temperature for Baking To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingTo Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start Features When the Set Bake Time Runs OutTo Change the Oven Temperature or Bake Time after Baking has Started Baking Problems Baking problems and solutionswhen cooking time Oven Baking InformationTo Operate the Oven Light To Set for BroilingBroil Rack Position Table Refer to Figure Rack PositionSetting the Warm & Hold Feature Adjusting the Oven TemperatureTo Adjust Oven Temperature To set Warm & HoldSelf-Cleaning Oven Self-CleaningWhat to Expect during Cleaning Adhere to the following cleaning precautionsSelf-Clean Time Length Self-Cleaning cont’dStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle When the Self-Clean Cycle is CompletedCleaning Various Parts of Your Range General Care & CleaningHow to Clean SurfacesPorcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions General Care & Cleaning cont’dDaily Cleaning For normal soil CLEANING AGENTSCeramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance To Raise the Top for CleaningCleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar contentRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Stainless Steel models onlySpecial Door Care Instructions - Most oven doors contain glass Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktopChanging Oven Light Storage DrawerBE IN PLACE WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE To Replace the Light Bulb Removing and Replacing Storage DrawerPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Before you callSolutions to Common Problems accessible for servicecleaning cycle Self-cleaning cycle doesScratches or abrasions on cooktop surfaceGet it fixed, at your home or ours Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterYour Home Our Home
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