CAUTION:

COOKTOP

??? Safety Instructions

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Read and Follow All Safety

Rules and Operating

Instructions Before First

Use of This Product

???Care and Cleaning

???Problem Solving

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WARNING!!If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, or gas leak may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

_ WARNING

L.P. BURNERADJUSTMENTS

If you intend to use Uquefiod Petroleum Gas

(bottled gas) all L.P. adjustments in the

Installation lusbustious must be made before using your cusktep.

If your cusldop is not properly adjusted, flames may be too high, or the cooktep may use too much fuel, release toxic fumes or cook poorly.

To insure safety for yourself, family and home, please read your Owner's Manual carefully. Keep it handy for reference. Pay close attention to the Safety sections.

BE SURE your cooktop is installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!

"The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic_

Enforcement Act requires the governor of

California topublish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause miner exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or L.P. fuels. Properly adjusted appliances, indicated by the bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized by further venting with an open window or using a ventllationfanorhaod. Thacooktop, asshipped from the factory, can only be operated with natural gas. Do not by to operate it with L.P. (bottled) gas. High flames and toxic fumes could cause serious injury. If you wish to use

your cooktop with L.P. gas, you must convert the csektep following the procedure found m

the installation instructions shipped with your appliance.

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TEACH CHILDREN

* Not to play with controls or any part of the appliance.

. Not to sit, climb or stand on the Cooktop.

NEVER STORE items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance.

KEEP THIS book for later use.

NEVER TRY to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless instructions are given in this manual. All other work should be done by a qualified technician.

NEVER USE your appliance

for warming or heating the room. ,_IL ,III_

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ALWAYS KEEP combustible T

wallcoverings, curtainsandother J_ linens a safe distance from the - -

appliance.

NEVER HEAT unopened food containers. Pressure buildup can cause the container to burst and cause injury.

NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat or drippings in or near your appliance.

ALWAYS KEEP the appliance area free from things that will bum. Food, wooden utensils, grease buildup, gasoline and other flammable vapors or

liquids could catch fire. Plastic utensils could melt and canned foods could explode. Your appliance should never be used as a storage area.

NEVER WEAR loose fitting clothing when using your appliance.

NEVER USE a towel or other bulky cloth as a potholder and make sure the potholder is

ONLY SOME kinds of glass or ceramic cookware can be used for cooktop cooking. Make sure the cookware you choose to use is designed for cooktop cooking.

ALWAYS USE care when touching cooktop elements. They will retain heat after the range has been turned off.

COOKWARE USED for cooktop cooking should be flat on the bottom and large enough to cover the heating area being used.

UNDERSTANDTHIS

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INFORMATIONNOW!

Should you ever need it, you will not have time for reading. Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire. Never use

water on a grease fire; it will only spread the flames.

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2.Smother the flame with a

tightly fitting lid, baking soda or an extinguisher.

Before using your new gas cooktop for the first time, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the burners and the knob used to

turn on each one. The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which burner is turned on

by that knob.

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even browning or maintaining a boil.

Low Flame-Used for melting chocolate or warming foods

1.Grasp the knob with thumb and finger and push down.

2.While pushing down turn the knob to the

3, After the bumer ignites ??? set knob to desired LITE position.

CAUTION:

When setting the flame size make sere the flame beats

the bottom of tim pan only.

Flames that extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan or lick up the sides are unsafe and

wasteenergy.

When the knob is turned to the light position, a spark igniter sends a series ofelectricalsparks

automatically.

that will ignite the gas flowing to the burner

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get hot. llse caution when working| ( _ While cooking on glass or porcelain1

nearcooktopsrthese areas..ememl. these..r areas mayJ[

During a power failure, the cooktop burners will not light automatically. In an emergency, a cooktop burner may be fit using a wooden match. Follow the instructions below:

1. Light the wooden match.

2, Hold the flame next to the burner you want to use.

3, Push in and turn the correct knob to the light position.

4. When the burner lights turn the knob to your preferred setting.

Warning:

Lighting gas horaer$ with a match is dangercas. You should light the burners with this method only in an emergency.

If you are simmering on one burner and turn on the others, watch the simmer setting. Because of the increased gas flow to the other burners the flame size of the burner used for simmering may need to be increased.

Use pans and woks that are flat on the bottom. The size of the pan should be the same size as the burner used when cooking.

Pans should be flat on bottom

support rings.. Do not use _o not use woks that have

_,. _. stove top grills.

1.Be sure the canner is centered over the burner.

2.Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

3, Userecipesandproceduresfromreputable

sources. These are available from

manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and

the Department of Agriculture Extension

Service.

4.Usecautionwhilecanning, topreventbums from steam or heat.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

???Dishwashing detergent

???Warm water

???Soft cloth

Do not use abrasivo cleaners, indusbfal cleanem or ble_iL

TO CLEAN:

Wipe _th warm soapy water. Rinseand dry well.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

For stubborn stains, place grates into a plastic bag. Pour 1/4 cup of ammonia and seal tight. Allow to soak ovemighto Wash and rinse well. To help prevent rusting, lightly coat the burner grates with cooking oil.

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

???Cooktop cleaner

???Paper towels

???Razor scraper

TO CLEAN

For everyday cleaning, wipe the surface of the cooktop after each use. For regular cleaning, wipe cooktop cleaning creme on the surface; remove all the cleaning creme with a dry paper towel For burned on soil, apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning creme to the soiled area. Holding a razor scraper at a 30 ?? angle against the cooktop surface, scrape off as much soil as possible. Apply more creme to the

remaining soiled area; wipe dry using a paper towel

CLEANING MATERIALS TO USE:

???Dishwashing detergent

???Nonabrasive cleaner

???Warm water

???Soft cloth

TO CLEAN

Soak stubborn stains, rinse and dry completely.

Leave burner cap in place when cleaning burner bowl.

TO REMOVE:

Be sure that all controls are turned off and that the un# is cooL Lift off burner grate, bumer cap and burner head. Do not remove burner bowl.

BURNER GRATE

IgnitorIsexposedheym_dMe

top of the krner. When

The electrode of Um spark clemlag the Imnmr howl,he

careful not to snag the ele_mde dthe sparkignitorwimyourcleaning cloth. Damage to the Igniter could occur. Be careful mot to blrn on amyoochtop controls whilncinaning lmmerhowls.AsligMelectrical shock ,,IgM result, whichcouM causeyou to knock over hot cookwaro.

TO REPLACE:

Place the burner head onto the burner bowl making sure the location of the spark igniter matches up with the opening in the burner head.

Place the burner cap on the burner head.

Place the grate over the burner assembly and onto the burner bowl. The indentations of the

bowl should match the location pins on the bottom of the grates.

c.Spark ignition.

d.Power supply.

e. Cleaning.

c.See installation instruction.

d.No electricity to unit; check for tripped fuse or circuit breaker.

e.Soil clogging holes in bumer head. Clean holes.

Dear Customer:

Our constant efforts are directed toward making sure your new Kenmore Range will arrive at your home In perfect condition and will give you proper

performance. As pert of these efforts, we feel It is our responsibilIty to pro- vide you wIth this war- rsnty for your range.

r ON THE FUNCTIONING q

EXCEPT GLASS PARTS

If, within one year from the date of inatatlsUon, any part, other than a glass pert, falls to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship,

Seers wgl repatr or replace it, free of charge.

FULL 30.DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF

PORCELAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS

If, within 30 days from the date of installetlon, any glass part or the finish on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defocllve in material or workmanship, Sears will replace the pert, free of charge.

FULL 9D-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90 days from the date of installation, Sears will provide, free of charge, any

mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range, except for normal maintenance.

If the range Is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES

This warranty appllse only while this product is in use In the UnIted States. This

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.

Dept. 817 WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Maintenance

Agreement provides protection from unexpected repair bills and assures you of enjoying maximum range efficiency.

Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears

Range Maintenance Agreement.

Annual Provemti_ Mainlml-