Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Models/Modelos: 790.4510*, 790.4530*, 790.4550*

Kenmore

®

Electric Cooktop

Parrilla de Cocinar Eléctrica

* = Color number, número de color

P/N 318205612A (1301)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoff man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

®

Table of Contents

Warranty ............................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4

Serial Plate Location ..........................................................4

Product Record ....................................................................4

Cooktop Features ................................................................ 5

Setting Surface Controls ................................................ 6-9

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop ............................... 6

About Radiant Surface Elements .................................. 6

Locations of the Radiant Surface Element and

Controls ............................................................................. 6

General Cooktop Information .......................................7

Use Proper Cookware .....................................................7

Operating the Single Radiant Surface Elements ........ 8

General Care & Cleaning ............................................9-10

Cleaning Your Cooktop .................................................. 9

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance .... 9

Cleaning Recommendations for Ceramic Glass ....... 10

Before You Call .................................................................. 11

Notes ...................................................................................12

Protection Agreements ......................................................13

Sears Service ..................................................................... 14

Kenmore Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to fi lters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifi cations made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein.

Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fi tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fi tness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.

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

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoff man Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using

the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Do not remove the model/serial plate attached to the cooktop.

• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualifi ed technician in accordance with National

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest

edition and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.

• In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

• User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi cally

recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualifi ed technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts &

Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.

Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may

also cause damage to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.

• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials

should not be stored near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as fl ammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.

Flammable materials may explode and result in fi re or property damage.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance.

• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area

where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

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• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS

NEAR THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other fl ammable materials touch these areas until they have had suffi cient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fi tting or hanging garments should never be worn while using

the appliance. Do not let clothing or other fl ammable materials contact hot surfaces.

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires.

Smother the fi re with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.

Fat or grease may catch fi re 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 the potholders touch hot heating surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers.

Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure. If the power

fails, always turn off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes, the cooktop will begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fi re or spoil.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface unit.

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fi re.

Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease fi lters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or fi lter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fi re. When fl aming food

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of diff erent sizes. Select utensils having fl at bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.

Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve effi ciency.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges of Cooktop and Should Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of fl ammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at a

Hi Heat Settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fi re or short circuit.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.

• Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned frequently, so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or fi lter.

• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element

Covers. If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the appliance.

• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop.

If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualifi ed technician immediately.

• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.

• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop

Glass. This could cause glass to break.

• Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface.

They may scratch the cooktop surface.

• Do not let pans boil dry. Pans that boil dry may permanently damage the cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or marking it. (This type of damage is not covered by your warranty).

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 productive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will fi nd the model and serial number printed on the serial plate. This serial plate is located under the cooktop.

Serial Plate Location

You will fi nd the model and serial number printed on the serial plate.

Serial No. _______________________________________

Date of purchase ________________________________

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

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Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to record the serial number for future reference (See Product

Record below).

The serial plate is located under the cooktop.

Cooktop Features

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP

The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass

surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.

Right Rear Single

Radiant Element

Left Rear Single

Radiant Element

Left Front Single

Radiant Element

Hot Surface

Indicator Lights

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Left Rear Turbo

Boil TM Single

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Setting Surface Controls

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop.

Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only fl at-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will aff ect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off . The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For energy effi cient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and

Controls

Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with diff erent wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.

The radiant surface elements are located on the model

790.4510* as follows:

• Two 6 inch radiant elements located at the left front and right rear positions;

• Two 9 inch radiant elements located at the left rear and right front positions.

The radiant surface elements are located on the model

790.4550* as follows:

• Two 6 inch radiant elements located at the left front and right rear positions;

• One 9 inch Turbo Boil TM radiant element located at the left rear position.

• One 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position.

The radiant surface elements are located on the model

790.4530* as follows:

• Two 6 inch radiant elements located at the left front and right rear positions;

• One 7 inch radiant element located at the center rear position.

• One 9 inch Turbo Boil TM radiant element located at the left rear position.

• One 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position.

TURBO BOIL

Location of the Radiant

Surface Elements and Controls

TURBO BOIL

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NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and

Care Guide.

NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off , even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will mostly occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not fl at (For information concerning cookware, refer to use proper cookware on page 7 of this Use and Care Guide)

Setting Surface Controls

General Cooktop Information

Use the table below to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The low settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lowest simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will infl uence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Recommended Settings Table for Single, Dual and Bridge Surface Elements

Setting Type of Cooking

HI (High) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.

5-8 (Medium high) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.

5 (Medium) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables.

2-4 (Medium low) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.

LO-2 (Low) Keep warm, melt, simmer.

Use Proper Cookware

Cookware should have fl at bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for fl atness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure

1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown to the right.

Figure 1

Note: The size and type of cookware used will infl uence the setting needed for best cooking results.

CORRECT INCORRECT

• Curved and warped pan bottoms.

• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fi tting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pan diameter to element surface diameter.

• Pan overhangs unit by more than one-half inch.

• Pan is smaller than the element.

• Heavy handle tilts the pan.

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Setting Surface Controls

Operating the Single Radiant Surface Elements

The 30” cooktop models has 4 single radiant surface elements and the

36” cooktop model has 5 single radiant surface elements.

To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 4). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to fi nish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control

knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Hot

Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level that will not cause burns if the area is touched. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.

Note: See Table on page 7 for recommended control settings.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off . A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface

may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off .

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on cooktop

when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fi re if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material

that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop.

If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

Using Turbo Boil™ Element

The Turbo Boil TM feature off ers a higher wattage surface radiant element. Turbo Boil will bring food items to boil much quicker and may be used when preparing larger quantities of food. The cooktop graphics will be clearly marked with this feature.

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General Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Your Cooktop

Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE

SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY

AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.

Surfaces

Painted and Plastic

Control Knobs, Body Parts, and

Decorative Trim

Stainless Steel, Chrome parts

Decorative Trim Cooktop

How to Clean

For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more diffi cult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to

60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch or dull the fi nish.

Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do

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

Ceramic Glass

Cooktop

See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use & Care Guide.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop

Prior to using your cooktop for the fi rst time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-

scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective fi nish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

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Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, because they may cause it to crack.

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General Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.

DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface.

For light to moderate soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive plastic type no-scratch pad to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive plastic type no-scratch pad, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

If soils remain, carefully scrape them with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils, then apply a few drops of cleaning cream and buff surface clean.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifi cally designed for ceramic glass cooktop.

Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:

These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage

(such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils.

Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop:

• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more diffi cult to clean.

• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.

• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.

Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils

• Aluminum

• Aluminum Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or marking it.

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OCCURRENCE

Entire cooktop does not operate.

Surface element does not heat.

Surface element too hot or not hot enough.

Food not heating evenly.

Scratches or abrasions on

Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Metal marks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Brown streaks and specks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Areas of discoloration on

Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Before You Call

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualifi ed electrician.

Wiring connection is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for service (see back cover).

Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.

No power to the appliance. Check steps under “Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate” in this

Before You Call checklist.

Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on.

Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used.

Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly.

Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specifi ed power source.

If you are not sure about this requirement call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for service (see back cover).

Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only fl at bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only fl at bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.

Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not aff ect cooking and will become less visible with time.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, fl at-bottomed cookware.

Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. See

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See Ceramic

Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning &

Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning creme. To avoid this occurrence use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

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Notes

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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Master Protection Agreements Acuerdos maestros de protección

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new

Kenmore ® product 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.

Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo producto

Kenmore ® está diseñado y fabricado para brindarle años de funcionamiento fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento preventivo o reparaciones periódicas. Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro de protección podría ahorrarle dinero y molestias.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes:

; Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage – real protection.

;

Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized

Sears service technicians, which means someone you can trust will be working on your product.

; Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.

; «No-lemon» guarantee – replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months.

; Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed.

;

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no extra charge.

; Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone support from a Sears representative on all products.

Think of us as a «talking owner’s manual».

; Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.

; $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer.

;

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.

; 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

El Acuerdo maestro de protección también sirve para prolongar la durabilidad de su nuevo producto. El acuerdo* incluye lo siguiente:

; Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones

normales de uso, no sólo en caso de defectos de los productos. Nuestra cobertura va mucho más allá que la garantía del producto. No se aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento: es decir, verdadera protección.

; Servicio técnico por expertos (más de 10000 técnicos autorizados de

Sears), lo cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su producto será un profesional de confianza.

; Servicio técnico a escala nacional y número ilimitado de llamadas de

solicitud de servicio técnico: se puede poner en contacto con nosotros cuantas veces lo desee y cuando lo desee.

;

Garantía «sin sorpresas»: se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o más fallas del producto en un periodo de 12 meses.

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Reemplazo del producto: en caso de que no se pueda reparar el producto cubierto por el acuerdo.

; Revisión anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto: puede solicitarla en cualquier momento, sin costo alguno.

;

Rápida asistencia telefónica, la cual denominamos Solución rápida: es decir, asistencia telefónica a través de cualquiera de nuestros representantes de Sears, sobre cualquiera de nuestros productos. Piense en nosotros como en un «manual parlante del usuario».

; Protección contra fallas eléctricas, contra daños debidos a fluctuaciones de la corriente eléctrica.

; $250 al año para cubrir cualquier posible deterioro de alimentos que haya tenido que desechar debido a una falla mecánica de cualquiera de nuestros refrigeradores o congeladores cubiertos por este acuerdo.

; Devolución de gastos de alquiler de electrodomésticos si la reparación de su producto asegurado toma más que el tiempo prometido.

; 10% de descuento aplicable tanto a los costos del servicio de reparación, como de las piezas instaladas relacionadas que no hayan quedado cubiertos por este acuerdo.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master

Protection Agreement today!

Una vez que haya realizado el pago de este acuerdo, bastará una simple llamada telefónica para concertar una visita de servicio. Puede llamar a cualquier hora del día o de la noche, o bien concertar una visita de servicio por

Internet.

La adquisición del Acuerdo maestro de protección es una inversión exenta de riesgos. Si por cualquier motivo decide cancelar dicho acuerdo durante el periodo de garantía del producto, le haremos un reintegro total del valor. O bien un importe proporcional si cancela el acuerdo en cualquier otro momento posterior al vencimiento del periodo de garantía del producto. ¡Adquiera hoy mismo su Acuerdo maestro de protección!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® .

Algunas limitaciones y exclusiones podrían aplicarse. Para solicitar precios e información adicional, llame al 1-800-827-6655 (en los EE.UU.).

* La cobertura en Canadá varía en el caso de algunos artículos. Para obtener detalles completos al respecto, llame al 1-800-361-6665 de Sears de Canadá.

Servicio de instalación de Sears

Para solicitar la instalación por profesionales de Sears de electrodomésticos, abridores de puertas de garaje, calentadores de agua y otros artículos de uso prioritario en el hogar, llame al 1-800-4-MY-HOME en los EE.UU. o Canadá.

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!

Your Home

For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice:

www.managemylife.com

For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

1-800-4-MY-HOME ®

(1-800-469-4663)

Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca

Our Home

For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call anytime for the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca

To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears:

1-800-827-6655

(U.S.A.)

1-800-361-6665

(Canada)

Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:

1-888-SU-HOGAR

®

(1-888-784-6427) www.sears.com

Au Canada pour service en français:

1-800-LE-FOYER

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