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Surface Cooking NEVER LET THE FLAME Lighting Instructions EXTEND UP THE SIDES Surface burners on this range are lighted by electric OF THE COOKWARE. ignition, ending the need for standing pilots with con- Any flame larger than the . stantly burning flames, bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handler tn case of a power outage, you can light the pilotless ignition surface burners on your range with a match. When using aluminum or aluminum-clad stainless Hold a lighted matc
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Ctock and Timers Automatic Oven Timer The Clock and Timers on your range are helpful devices that serve several purposes° This Timer will automatically start and stop your oven for you. Here's what you do: Clock & Minute Timer 1. Make sure both your range clock and the DELAY To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock START dial show the correct time of day. When either hands to the right to the correct time. Then let the the DELAY START dial or DELAY STOP dial is knob out and continue
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Kenmore MANUAL
models 7331 1 73321
GAS RANGE
73318 73328
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CONTENTS iNSTALLATiON How to Convert the Range for Use Before You Begin with LP Gas Dimensions and Clearances Important Safety Instructions Normal Installation Steps CARE AND USE Roasting Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Range Broiling Self-Cleaning Oven Surface Cooking Clock and Timers Care and Cleaning Minor Adjustments You Can Make Using Your Oven Baking PROBLEM SOLVER The Problem Solver lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. WARRANTY
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--WHAT TO DO DF YOU SMELL GAS WARNaNG:If the informationin Do nottry to lightany appliance. this manual is not followed Do nottouchany electricalswitch; exactly,a fire or explosionmay do not use any phone in your resultcausingpropertydamage, building. personalinjuryordeath. =immediatelycallyour gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow --Do not store or use gasoline or the gas supplier'sinstructions. otherflammable vaporsand liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ifyou cannot reachyour
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RMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS ° Clearance between the cooking surface and protect- Installation of this range must conform with local ed cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the INCHES. The vertical distance from the plane of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223, latest edition. cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead This range has been design-certified by the American cabinets extending closer than 1 inch to the plane of Gas Association
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installation Instructions (continued) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED GENERAL • Phillips screwdriver = See Dimensions and Clearances on page 2 for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions ° Pencil and ruler must be met for safe use of your range. The location of o Two pipe wrenches (one for backup) the electrical outlet and pipe opening shown on page 5 may be adjusted to meet specific requirements° ° 1_/8"open-end or adjustable wrench • The range may be placed with 0" clearance (flush) at ° 3/1
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NORMAL iNSTALLATiON STEPS Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations: Step t Provide Adequate Gas Supply The range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 inches of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 inches of water column. Make sure the range is supplied with the type of gas for which it is designed. If, at any time in the future, the range is to be supplied with a different type Recommended of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a area for 120V
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installation Unstructions (coothued) 5. When all connections have been made, make sure Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord Will Be Disconnected INFREQUENTLY: all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit, Do joints and connections to check for leaks in the system, not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may CAUTION: DO NOT U
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Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord Quality of Flames: Will Be Disconnected FREQUENTLY: The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fail- (A) Yellow flames-- ure of the adapter ground terminal The customer Call for service should have the two-prong waft receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by
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installation instructions (coot ued) Step 6 Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames° The flames for the top (broil) burner should burn steady with approximately 1" blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle. With the baffle removed, properly adjusted flames should have approximately 1" blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow
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Step ? Leveling the Range 1. If the kick panel is in place, remove it by lifting up the bottom of the panel and pulling it toward you until the spring clips at the top of the panel are released. Toremovethe ovenbottom: 1. Removeknurledscrewsholdingdownrearof oven bottom. 2. Graspovenbottomat fingerslotsoneachside, 3. Lift rearof oven bottomenoughto clearthe lip or rangeframe,thenpullout° Remove Screw To remove the burner baffle: 1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4" hex head screw shown in the
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mnstaHUation instructions (continued) Step 8 installing the Anti-Tip Device Back of Range Wallboard WARNING: o Range must be secured with an approved Anti- Anti-Tip Device Tip device° o Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by an adult or a child standing, sitting or Wood Screw leaning on an open door or drawer. . After installing the Anti-Tip device, make sure it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward° o This range has been designed to meet al! rec- ognized
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HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WiTH LP GAS WARNING: Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range. l Step t LP G.s NAT Ffow Inlo Convert The Pressure Regulator _ OR R_nge For LP Gas 1. Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regu- lator at right rear of the range1 2. Determine which figure, A, B, or C, is appropriate for your regulator type. If it is regulator A: ,_ ROTATE OPEN 1. Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator. 2, Turn the cap over and engage it in the slots
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Installation Instructions (continued) Step 4 Step :3 Convert The Oven Burner Orifice Adjusting The Air Adjustment Shutters For LP Gas For LP Gas For location of and access to air adjustment shutters, Oven Burner: see page 8.. 1. Remove oven door, kick panel, oven bottom and Loosen the Phillips head burner baffle, The burner orifice spud is located screw and rotate the shutter behind a metal shield at the center bottom of range° to the full open position. With baffle in place, flames should have
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iMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTBONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE , Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic fire or smoke damage, should the packing mate- Enforcement Act requires the Governor of rial ignite. California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or o Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and other reproducti
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IMPORTANT SAFE3= I' INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ° Do not use water on WARNING-Am1 grease fires. Never ranges can tip and injury pick up a flaming pan. could result. To prevent Turn off burner, then accidental tipping of the smother flaming pan range, attach an approved by covering pan com- Anti-Tip device to the wail. pletely with a well-fit- (See Installation Instructions°) ting lid, a cookie sheet To check if the device is or a flat tray. Flaming installed and engaged proper- grease outside a pan
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, if a combination of oils or fats will be used = Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. in frying, stir together before heating or as fats Excessive flame is hazardous_ melt slowly. . Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot o Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats. holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from • Use deep-fat thermometer whenever possi- steam° ble to prevent overheating fat beyond the smok- Do not let pot holders come nea
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IMPORTANT SAFE NSTRUCTUONS (oont o.e Baking, BroUing and Roasting Self-Cleaning Oven Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is • Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket, Stand away from the range when opening o Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind that escape can caus
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Features of Your Range o I \ Feature Index ...................... !seepage Feature Index see page 21 1 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip 18, 28, 30 11 Oven Shelves (easily removed Pans (on models so equipped) or repositioned on shelf supports) 12 Broiler Pan and Rack (do not 16, 25 2 Oven Cleaning Indicator Light 26, 27 clean in the self-cleaning oven) 3 OVEN SET Knob 20 30 13 Removable Oven Door (easily removed for oven cleaning) 20 4 Oven "On" Indicator Light t4 Installation Clearances Label 19
