Kenmore 45540 Manual 

Your Range and its Features ............................................5 Cooktop Cooking ............................................................ 6, 7 Range Control ................................................................... 8 To Sel The Clock ............................................................ 9 Oven Coo kin g ,,_,............................................................... 10 Oven Controls ..................................................... 11, 12, 13 Broiling ............................................................................... 13 Self=Ofean_ycle .................................................. 14, !5 Cleaning Tips ........................................................................16 Removable Range Paris ............................... 17, 18, 19 SERVICE Before Calling For Service ........................................20, 21 Adjusting Oven Temperature .............................:........ 22 WARRAHTY MODELS 45540, 45541 45545, 45549 K r3m F'e @ @ FETY L 229C4020P0t 8=2 SR10221

knobs or any other part of the range. Never leave children alone or unat- tended where a range is In use° CA_TK)N: Items of interesl 1o children should not lie slored in cabinets above _he range or on lhe backsplash of the range, Chil. dren climbing on the range lo reach items could be seriously injured. Never let anyone climb, sit or stand on the open door or any other part of the range. Thelr weight may make the range tip over. Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the range, NESAF08-5

AIwa_,s keep the range area clear and tree from things that will burn, Never Store things in an _ven or near cooktop elements/ burners. These things may catch fire and plastic items could melt. Never use your range for warming or heating a room. You could be burned or seriously Injured. Such mtsuse could also cause damage to the range. Never wear loose clothing when using your range. Such clothing could catch fire. Never use atowel or other bulky cloth as a potholder. Such cloths could catch fire on a hot element/burner. _eve_ let po_ handlas stick out over the front oI_the range. Turn handles in so that they cannot be bumped Into. Keep the handles away from other hot surface ele- ments/burner's. Never leave cooktop elements/ burners unwatched at high heat settings. Bollovers cause smok- Ing and greasy splllovers could catch fire. 2 NESAFOg-2

Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly by a qua,fled technician. Atways use dry potholders when removing pans from the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp pothotders can cause steam burns. Always follow cleaning instructions In this book. Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and grease are easy to Ignite. Clean the range, oven and vents regularly, C_e_n Only Parts Listed In Manual. CAUTBON: Do not store items of interest to chigdren _ cabinets above a range or on the backg_uard of a range. Children climbing on a rae_ge _o reach items could be seriously injured. Allways keep combustible wall coverings, curtains, or drapes a safe distance away from your range and oven. A_ways keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and other linens a safe distance away from your range. Hover store such items on your range. Always keep the appllance area clear and free from _hings that will burn (gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids). Reve_ try to repair or replace any part of the range unless Instructions are given in this book. All other world"should be done by a skilled technlclano _ever heat unopened food containers. Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause Injury. _ever leave jars Or cans of fat or drippings on or near _herange. Neverlstgreasebullduponyourrange. You can keep grease fires from starting If you clean up grease and spills after each range use. _ever try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled. Neve_ touch surface units, heating elements, or interior surfaces of the oven. They may be hot even though they appear dark In color. #,_vJayS keep wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned food a safe distance away from your range. Some cleaners produce nox- lous fumes and wet cloths or sponges could cause steam burns If used on a hot surface. COOKTOP SAFETY Always use care when touching the cooktop. Heating elements could be hot enough to burn you even if they are dark in color. Onty some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will not break when heated on the cooktop elements. Never block free airflow through the oven vent. _ Choose pots and pans withflatbottoms, largo .......... enough to cover the en- tire cooktop element. This will cut down the risk of setting pot holders or clothing on fire with an uncovered element and waste less energy. OVEN SAFETY Paace oven racks In desired position whlleoven Is co01. If rack must be moved white oven Is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element In oven. #.tfter broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan. Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air and steam escape before moving food. Never use aluminum folt to line drip bowls or oven bottoms. Improper use of foil could start a fire. SELF=CLEAN SAFETY Df the seN.cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off and disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a qualified technician. Always remove broiler pan and other utensils from the oven before a self-clean cycle. Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on self- cleaning ranges. The gasket is essential for a good seal. Never try to clean utenslls, cookware or removable parts of your range during a self-clean cycle. Do No_ Use Oven Cleaners -- No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. 3 NESAF65

NOW! Sho_d you ever need it, you wil! _ h_ve time for readUng_ _e sure everyone _n your ho_e k_ows _vha_ to de) i. case of fire, Never _se water on a grease f_e'e - _ w_l]_ only spread the flames, _OOKT@P GREA$_ FS_ _ever p_ck up a f_aming pan,JIns_ead: 1. Turn off the element. 2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid, baking soda or an extinguisher. _@ H@T T_Y TO _OV_ TP_ PAN_ 3. Close oven door and turn controls Off. 2. _ffirecontinues, throwbakingsoda on the fire, or use a dry chemical, foam, or halon type extinguisher. iMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce- ment Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires busi- nesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. The fiberglass Insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxldeduring the clean- lng cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. R_MOVAL OF PACIKAGllHG TAP_: "to remove adhesive left from packing tape and ensure you do not damage the finish of your new appliance, use an applicaUon of household liquid dish washing detergent, mineral oil, or oooking oil, Apply with soft cloth and allow to soak, Wipe wi_h soft cloth, DO NOT use plesUc pad or equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply an appil. ance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface= This procedure is also safe for the _ace of microwave doors and othe_ plastic parts. NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from chrome trim on range parts, _t CANNOT be removed if baked on, WN_R_ CAN YOU LOO_ FOR PACkAGiNG TAP_? Elements Drip pans Control panel: top, sides, and bottom Under maintop Door trim: top, sides, and bottom Bake element Door handles 4 NESAF62-1