Sears Range 1500 User Guide

Gas Range  
Use & Care Guide  
Estufa de gas  
Guía para el Uso y Cuidado  
Models, Modelos 790.  
1500*, 7010*, 7027*, 7028*, 7029*, 7101*,  
7103*, 7104*, 7105*, 7204*, 7305*, 7404*,  
7605*  
* = color number, número de color  
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
P/N 316417302 REV B (0405)  
 
Read all instructions before using this appliance.  
Save these instructions for future reference.  
This Use & Care guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all  
instructions given.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
• Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be left • UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurnedInwardandNotExtendOver  
aloneorunattendedintheareawhereapplianceisinuse. They  
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the  
appliance.  
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE  
BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF  
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.  
THE OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even • Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat  
though flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may  
become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not  
Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that  
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.  
touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these • Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line surface  
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  
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.  
• Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/  
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are  
suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden  
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s  
recommendations for cook top use.  
withapanlid, orusebakingsoda, adrychemicalorfoam-type • When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.  
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 elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth  
instead of a potholder.  
• DoNotHeatUnopenedFoodContainers—Buildupofpressure  
may cause container to burst and result in injury.  
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be  
stored or discarded.  
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN  
• Use Care When Opening Oven Door—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.  
IMPORTANT—ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY: Do not  
attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails,  
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the power  
resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power  
resumes, reset the clock and oven function.  
• Donotusethebroilerpanwithoutitsinsert.Thebroilerpanand  
its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high  
heat of the broiler.  
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSFORUSINGYOURCOOKTOP  
• Donotcoverthebroilerinsertwithaluminumfoil. Exposedfat  
and grease could ignite.  
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.  
• Knowwhichknobcontrolseachsurfaceburner. Placeapanof  
food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner off  
before removing the pan.  
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.  
•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.  
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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.  
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.  
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this  
range for complete installation and grounding instructions.  
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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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS  
In Canada  
Maintenance Agreements  
In the U.S.A.  
Master Protection Agreements  
Your purchase has added value because you can depend on  
Sears HomeCentral® for service. With over 2400 Service  
Technicians and access to over 900,000 parts and  
accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills  
to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.  
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new  
Kenmore® appliance is designed and manufactured for  
years of dependable operation. But like all products, it  
may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to  
time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement  
can save you money and aggravation.  
Your Kenmore® appliance is designed, manufactured and  
tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any  
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Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect  
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The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the  
life of your new appliance. Here’s what’s included in the  
Agreement:  
The Sears Maintenance Agreement  
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• Provides for non-technical and instructional assistance.  
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PreventiveMaintenanceCheck, atyourrequest, toensure  
that your appliance is in proper running condition.  
Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair  
specialists  
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on  
all covered repairs  
“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered  
product if more than three product failures occur within  
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Some limitations apply. For information concerning  
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1-800-361-6665.  
twelve months  
9Product replacement if your covered product can’t be  
fixed  
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request  
– no extra charge  
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Fast help by phone – non-technical and instructional  
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to power fluctuations  
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takes longer than promised  
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is  
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Setting Surface Controls  
Always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being  
prepared.Selectaburnerandflamesizeappropriatetothepan.Neverallowflames  
to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.  
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.  
ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY  
Intheeventofanelectricalpoweroutage,  
Each burner lights automatically from either an electric ignitor or standing pilot,  
depending on your model. Standing pilots must be lit initially. Refer to your  
installation instruction book for directions on lighting the standing pilot. Standing  
pilots will remain lit when the burners are turned off. Models with electric ignitors  
light automatically each time a control knob is turned to the LITE position.  
the surface burners can be lit manually. Operating the Surface Burners  
To light a surface burner, hold a lit match  
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.  
to the burner head, then slowly turn the  
2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF  
SurfaceControlknobtoLITE.Afterburner  
lights push in and turn knob to desired  
setting. Use CAUTION when lighting  
surface burners manually.  
position.  
3. ReleasetheknobandrotatetotheLITEposition.Ifyourrangeisequippedwith  
electronic ignitors, all four 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. Pushthecontrolknobinandturncounterclockwisetothedesiredflamesize.  
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  
Formostcooking,startonthehighestcontrolsettingandthenturntoalowerone  
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  
utensilusedandtheamountoffoodbeingcookedwillinfluencethesettingneeded  
for cooking.  
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.  
Neverextendtheflamebeyondtheouter  
edgeoftheutensil.Ahigherflamesimply  
wastes heat and energy, and increases  
your risk of being burned by the flame.  
*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.  
*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using  
othertypesofpans. Thecoloroftheflameisthekeytoproperburneradjustment.Agoodflameisclear,blueandhardlyvisible  
in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.  
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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 3 or 4. To bake on  
2 racks, place the racks on positions 3 and 5.  
Setting Clock & Minute Timer  
To Set the Clock  
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, "12:00" will flash in the display  
window.  
1. Push  
.
2. Push in and hold  
or  
until the correct time appears in the display.  
Advances time,  
reverses time.  
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Setting Clock & Minute Timer  
To Set the MinuteTimer  
1. Push  
, "0:00" will appear in the display window. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 00:01 minute to  
12:00hours.  
2. Push in and hold  
until the correct amount of time appears in the display.  
Advances time,  
reverses time. The  
minute timer will automatically start when the button is released. The “:” will flash to indicate Minute Timer mode.  
3. When the set time has passed, the control will display "0:00" and beep three times. The timer will continue to beep until  
is pressed.  
4. Push  
to cancel the timer and return to the clock mode.  
Setting Oven Controls  
Bake  
1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks"  
underBeforeSettingOvenControls.  
2. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to the desired temperature.  
3. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not  
necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods.  
4. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.  
Broil  
1. Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position.  
2. Remove broiler pan and insert, Figure 1.  
3. Always position rack before setting control, while range is cool.  
4. Position rack by tilting front of rack up and pulling rack out from locating holes  
in rear of broiler drawer. Reposition back of rack in the desired locating holes  
and allow front of rack to slide down into the corresponding slots in front of  
broilerdrawer, Figure2.  
For rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner (upper position).  
For medium foods use middle position.  
FIGURE1  
For well-done foods such as chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat,  
position the rack further from the burner (lower position).  
5. Placeinsertonbroilerpan,thenplacemeatoninsert. DONOTusethebroiler  
pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with aluminum foil. The  
exposed fat could ignite.  
6. Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan and insert is positioned  
as shown, Figure 1. Be sure front of pan is positioned correctly in rack.  
7. Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range.  
8. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to BROIL.  
9. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side.  
Season and serve. ALWAYS pull the broiler drawer out to the stop position  
before turning or removing food.  
10. When broiling is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.  
11. When removing broiler pan from broiler drawer always use pot holders.  
DO NOT use the broiler drawer for storage. Items placed in the  
broiler drawer will catch fire.  
Shouldabroilfireoccur,leavethebroilerdrawerclosedandturnthe  
oven off. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire  
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.  
FIGURE2  
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Followthesecleaningprecautions:  
Allowtheoventocoolbeforecleaning.  
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Care & Cleaning  
Surfaces  
How to Clean  
Aluminum(TrimPieces)&Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.  
Glass,PaintedandPlasticBody Forgeneralcleaning, usehot, soapywaterandacloth. Formoredifficultsoilsandbuilt-up  
Parts, Control Knobs and grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.  
DecorativeTrimPieces  
Rinsewithadampclothanddry.DONOTuseabrasivecleanersonanyofthesematerials;  
they can scratch these surfaces.  
Control Panel  
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs.  
To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above. 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. To  
replaceknobsaftercleaning,lineuptheflatsidesofboththeknobandtheshaft,thenpush  
the knob(s) into place.  
Porcelain Enamel  
Cleanburnergrates,broilerpanandinsertinthedishwasheranddryuponremoval.Ifsoils  
BurnerGrates,CooktopSurface, are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.  
Below Cooktop, Broiler Pan &  
Insert,BroilerDrawer,DoorLiner Gentlescouringwithasoapyscouringpadwillremovemostspots.Rinsewitha1:1solution  
and Oven Bottom  
of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked  
papertowelfor30to40minutes. Rinsewithcleanwaterandadampcloth, thenscrubwith  
a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and 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.  
Stainless Steel, Chrome Parts, Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cover  
Drip Pans  
stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rinse. Cleaners  
made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to rinse the cleaners as  
bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed.  
OvenRacks  
Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" underBefore 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 salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the  
rack positions).  
SurfaceBurners  
The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition  
OvenDoor  
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Care & Cleaning  
To Raise and Lower theTop for Cleaning  
1. Remove burner grates and spillover bowls. Set aside.  
2. Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front.  
3. Liftthetophighenoughtoallowthesupportrodstosnapintoplace.TheLift-uprodswillsupportthetopinitsraisedposition.  
4. Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then, dry.  
5. To lower the range top, grasp the front corner of each side of the top while pushing back on each rod with the heel of your  
hand. This will release the notched support. Hold the range top and gently slide the range top down to the range.  
To Remove and Replace Burners for Cleaning  
ToRemoveBurners  
1. Remove shipping screws with a Phillips Head screwdriver. See illustration for screw locations.  
2. Tilt the burner at the end closest to the support bar until the locator tab is released (front burners tilt right, rear burners  
tilt left). Move the burner toward the back of the range. This will separate it from the gas valve at the front of the  
range.  
When lowering the top,  
grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be  
careful not to pinch fingers. Also, DO  
NOT drop or bend the rangetop when  
raising or lowering. This could damage  
the surface.  
ToReplaceBurners  
1. Slide the burner tube over the gas valve at the front of the range (front burners fit over the right valve, rear burners  
fit over the left valve on each side of the range).  
2. Tilt burner so that the locating tab will slide into the slot on the support bar. Make sure burners are properly seated  
on support bar and are level.  
3. Replace shipping screws if desired.  
DO NOT turn the burners on when the cooktop is raised for cleaning. Be sure that the top is completely  
lowered and securely in place before turning on the burners.  
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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.  
To replace the oven light:  
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.  
2. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.  
3. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range back in).  
4. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the Clock and  
Minute Timer 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.  
Removing and 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. Insert the 2 screws into the door hinge holes located on the side of the hinge arm, one  
into each hinge (See B Fig. 2).  
4. Close oven door until the door stops (Do not force the door to close any further). The  
placement of these screws should keep door open in about a 45 degree position.  
5. Graspovendoorfirmlyonbothsidesandslidedoorupandoffhingesatthesameangle.  
(See Fig. 3)  
Fig. 1  
6. To clean oven door, follow the instructions in the Care & Cleaning table (page 11).  
To Replace Oven Door:  
1. Besurethehingearmsremainatthe45degreeangleposition.Besurethescrewsare  
still locking the hinge arms from moving. If the screws fall out of the hinge holes, the  
hinge(s) may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers or chip the  
porcelain finish on the oven front frame.  
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. Open door completely (horizontal with floor) and remove both screws from holes in  
doorhinges.  
Fig. 2  
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 above  
steps.  
Fig. 3  
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Before You Call  
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that  
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.  
OCCURRENCE  
Range is not level.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION  
Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust  
leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may  
appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.  
Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact  
a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.  
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets  
are square and have sufficient room for range clearance.  
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the  
must be accessible for service.  
problem.  
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.  
Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over  
carpet.  
Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible A.G.A./C.G.A. approved metal appliance  
connector installed.  
Surface burners do not light.  
Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the  
Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired  
flame size.  
Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean  
ports. See "Surface Burners" in the cleaning chart under Care & Cleaning for additional  
cleaning instructions.  
Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (Electric Ignition Models only). Be sure  
cord is securely plugged into the outlet. Pilot ignition models - is pilot lit.  
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually. See  
Setting Surface Controls.  
Surfaceburnerflameburnshalfwayaround. Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire  
or needle.  
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 Care & Cleaning  
section.  
Surface burner flame is orange.  
Oven does not operate.  
Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns  
blue.  
In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.  
Be sure the oven controls are set correctly for the desired function. See Setting Oven  
Controls or Entire Appliance Does Not Operate (see below).  
Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See installation instructions.  
Entire appliance does not operate.  
Make sure electrical cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet (electric ignition models only).  
Service wiring not complete. Contact your authorized Sears Service Center for  
assistance.  
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house lights to be sure.  
Call your local electric company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually. See  
Setting Surface Controls.  
Be sure gas supply is turned on.  
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Before You Call  
Oven smokes excessively during broiling.  
Meat too close to the broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between  
the meat and the broiler.  
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges  
to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.  
Broiler pan used without grid or grid covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan without  
the grid or cover the grid with foil.  
Broiler drawer needs to be cleaned. Excessive smoking is caused by a build up of grease  
or food spatters. If the broiler is used often, clean on a regular basis.  
Broiler drawer is open. Drawer/door should be closed when broiling.  
Poor baking results.  
Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center  
food in the oven and 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.  
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for  
service.  
Oven light (some models) does not work.  
Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light (some models) in this Use & Care  
Guide for instructions.  
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