CONTENTS

SAFETY

USE AND

CARE

Removable

Parts ........................................................................

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVI_CE

Customer Service Numbers

.............................................

WARRANTY

MODELS

43420,43421

43427,43455

43456,43459

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MNM240-3

SR10080

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_nstYuc_ons appliances,

basic safety

SAVE THESE

_NSTRUCT_ONS

_efore

using

_his appliance.

precautions

When using ellec_r_ca_/gas should be foUowed, including

_he fo]_ow_ng:

Teach children notto play with control knobs or any other part of the counter unit.

Never

leave children alone or unattended where a counter unit is in use.

Caution:

Never

store things children might want above a counter unit.

Never let anyone climb, sit or stand on the counter unit.

They might be injured on a hot surface.

Never

let pot handles stick out over the front of the counter uniL Turn handles in so that they cannot be bumped, Keep the handles

away from other hot surface

elements!burners.

1 NESAF15-3

To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read "yourOwner's Manual

Carefully, •Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the

_safety sections o'your manual. You can recognize the safety

sections by

looking for the _symbol or the word "Safety".

Always keep the counter unit

area clear and free from

things that will burn.

CAUTION;

Never

store things near cooktop

elements/burners.

These things

may catch fire and plastic items

could melt.

Neverwear

loose clothing when using your counter unit. Such clothing

could catch fire.

Never

use your counter unit

for warming

or

heating a room.

You could be burned or seriously injured.

Such misuse could also cause damage to the unit.

Never

useatowei or other bulky cloth as a potholder.

Such

cloths could catch fire on a hot

element/burner.

Never

leave cooktop elements/ burners

unwatched

at high heat settings.

Boiiovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers

could catch fire.

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Keep this book for later use.

5e sure your counter unit is Installed and grounded properly by a qualified technician,

Choose pots and pans with flat bottoms, large enough

to cover the entire cooktop element,

This will cut down the risk of setting potholders or clothing on fire with an

uncovered element and waste less energy,

Always use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the counter unit will retain heat after controls

have been turned off° Be careful not to get burned.

On_y some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used tor cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will not break when heated on the cooktop elements,

,_,Uways use dry potholders when removing pans from

the elements.

Moist or damp

pothoid_rs can cause

steam burns,

Always follow cleaning instructions in this book_

Always keep the cooktop area clear and free from

things that will burn, gasoline

and other flammable

vapors and liquids_

Always keep the counter unit clean° Food and grease are easy to ignite. Clean counter unit and vent hoods regularly.

Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance away from your counter unit.

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pothoiders and

other linens a safe distance away from your counter unit.

Never store such Items on your counter unit.

Amways keep wooden and plastic utensils or canned food a safe distance away from your counter unit.

NSTRUCT

Never put removable heating elements in water,

Don't

put them In a dishwasher.

Never

try to repair or replace any part of the Counter

Unit unless instructions are given In this book, All other

work should be done by a skilled technician,

Never

heat unopened

food

containers.

Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause Injury.

Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near

the Cooktop, Never let grease build up on your Counter

Unit. You can keep grease fires from starting if you

clean up grease and spills after each use.

Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat

fryer, Wait until the fat has cooled,

Never clean cooktop surface when it is hot.

Some

cleaners produce noxious

fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.

It,_evertouch surface units; they may be hot even though

they appear dark in color.

Never use the open coil elements

without reflector pans or drip bowls in place. If these pans or bowls are not there during cooking, wiring or other range parts may be damaged.

Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls.

Improper

use of foil could start a fire or cause electrical shock,

COOKTOP G1REASE F RE

Hever pick

up a flaming

pan.

= ollns_:ead

t. Turn

off f:he ele_ento

2. Smother pan

the

fire

with a tightDy fitting lid, baking

soda

er an extinguisher.

3

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T

UMPORTANT: The model and serial number of your cooktop can be found on

a tag under the llft-up cooktop.

REMOVABLECOOKTOP ELEMENT

(SEE PAGE 6)

LiFT-UP COOKTOP

(SEE PAGE 6 )

REMOVABLE CHROME-PLATED

DRiP BOWL

(SEE PAGE 6 )

COOKTOP CONTROLS

(SEE PAGE 4 & 6)

TO START

THMNGS COOKING

Cooktop Cooking

The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which

element is turned on by that knob,

00 O0 00

O0 00 O0

O0

00

Left

Rear

Left

Front

Right

Rear

Right

Front

To operate cooktop controls:

1. Push to turn.

2. Set on or between marks for desired heat.

OFF

2 -6

3 I

4

5

For best cooktop results and energy efficient operation, you should use pans that:

A. Have flat bottoms and straight sides.

B. Have light handles that do not tilt pans.

C° Are about the same size as the element°

Pan Too Small

Warped Pan

CORRECT

Pan Bottom Flat/Pan Sits Level

Pan Covers Entire Element

INCORRECT

?

Warped Pan

Warped Pan

NECUF08

CLEANmNG

CHAR=; '

Warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your counter unit. Do not use

metal scouring pads except where recommended.

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PART i illl

CLsANIN MATERIALS

', ,,,i

REMARKS

Control knobs

Mild soap and water

Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to unit.

Porcelain enameled cooktop

Cleansing powder, steel wool pad

If acids (such as tomatoes, lemon, etc.) should spill on the cooktop, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash

and rinse. For other spills, such as fat spatterings,

wash with soap and water and then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth=

Chrome drip bowls

Brown food

stains

Blue/gold heat stains

Detergent and water, plastic scouring pads, mild abrasive cleaners, soap_filledscouring pads, ammonia

Metal polish

Aftereach use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent difficult soils, if heavily soiled, place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on stains to loosen soil, then gently scrub with plastic scouring pad_

These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur overa period of time, and usually are permanent.

To minimize:

1. Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting.

Use it to start cooking, then lower the heat

setting to finish cooking.

2. Use flat bottom pans that do not extend more

than two inches from the surface element°

If large pans or canners are used, alternate the

elements that are used.

Brushed chrome cooktop

Soap and water, Bon Ami® cleanser, chrome protectant

Wash and dry chrome cooktop after each use. For stubborn stains, use Bon Ami® and water.

Rinse well. A chrome protectant helps to reduce spotting

and fingerprinting.

Glass

Glass cleaner and paper towel. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.

if you need additional cleaning for spotting, wash with

equal

parts white vinegar and warm water; rinse well and dry.

If knobs are removed from a control panel, do not

allow water to run down inside openings In the glass

while cleaning. Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking soda and water.

NECCH17-2

REMOVABLE KNOBS

All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by

pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sure that the knob is in the OFF position before removal

Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece

of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.

Caution: Read

these instructions

careful]Iv

before replacing the knobs= Replacing the knobs improperly will damage the

knobs and the spring cUSpon the stems,

I]f this

loosely.

happens,

the

knobs will

fit

To replace the

knob:

1. Match the flat side of the "D" Shaft on the knob to the

flat side of the stem and replace knob.

ELEMENTS

RECEPTACLE

REFLECTOR BOWLS

CAUTmON:

Do not pug! e_ement up more than t/2"

or

damage

occur.

to the receptacle

will

UFT-UP

COOKTOP

The cooktop lifts up so the cooktop and the area underneath (burner box bottom) can be cleaned.

Remove four surface units as described above.

To raise the cooktop:

1. Remove knobs.

2. Grasp at the front and lift up.

3_ Raise the support rod into place to hold the cooktop while cleaning.

To lower the cooktop;

t. Carefully

replace the support rod and lower the cooktop.

Press into place.

Make sure the strikes fit

in the catches to fasten the cooktop.

2_ Replace four surface units.

3oReplace knobs°

Be sure to

secure cooktop support rod in the maintop strike bracket.

REMOVABLE COOKTOP

UHIT$

The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls removed for cleaning.

Be sure all cooktop

unit control

knobs are turned

off and elements are cool before

you remove

or

replace

a cooktop

unit.

To remove: t.

Grasp element, tilt it upward slightly to clear the

bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element

will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far

upward when removed.

2. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls, remove the chrome trim ring.

3o Lift out the bowl.

Do not put the element Into water. It cleans itself when

heated during normal use.

To replace:

1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle

is showing in the bowl opening.

2. Formodels with porcelain enameled reflectorbowis, replace chrome trim ring.

3. Slide the plug of the element firmly into the receptacle and lower the element into place.

IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element without the bowl in place. This can cause scorching of the

cooktop, burning of wiring insulation and loss of energy.

6 NEMNT139

BEFORE

CALLING

FOR $IRVtCI

Save

time and

money = Check

this list before

you call for service.

To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the instructions in this manual carefully.

Then, if you have a

problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.

if you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When calling, have this manual and your Repair Parts List handy with the model, serial number and purchase date.

Customer 1-800 numbers are on page 8.

IL III],'

PROBLEM

POSSI;BLE CAUSE

DON'T CALL FOR

SERVgCE

UNTIL YOU CHECK

Cooktop elements do not work

• No power to unit

Check household fuse or circuit breaker°

Improper operation of control

.

Be sure knob is pushed in while turning.

Surface unit not replaced correctly

When surface unit is cool, check to see if

drip pans are set securely in countertop and unit is plugged in correctly.

.

Surface element needs replacing

Unplug the element which will not heat. Plug

in another element of the same size in its place. If the second element heats, replace thefirst etemenL Ifthe second element does not heat, call for service.

Heavilysoiled or stained chrome cooktop cannot be satisfactorily cleaned

.

Spills were not wiped up promptly

• See the Cleaning Tips for cleaning instruc-

tions.

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NESER32-2

For the repair er repiaceraent partsyea need

Cal!7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800=86@°PAAT

(1-810-366-7278)

Foria-itomeraaiarbrandrepairservice

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

11=800=4-

(1-81i-473-7247)

For the [ocalon of a

Sears Repair Service Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

t =800=488-ii

%=

SEARS

Foriaformationon purchasinga Sears

Maifltenance Agreementor to inquire about an existing Agreement call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

tl -800-827=6655

America's Repait" Specialists

OTES

KENMORE

ELECTRIC

Dear Customer:

Our constant efforts are directed toward making sure your new Kenmore

Counter Unit will arrive at

your home in perfect con-

dition and will give you proper performance° As part of these efforts, we

feel it ts our responsibility

to provide you with this warranty for your range.

F

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON THE FUNCTiONiNG

PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS

OF ALL

""

If, within one year from the date of installation, any part, other than a glass

part, fails to function properly due to a defect in material

or workmanship,

Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.

FULL 30.DAY

WARRANTY

ON GLASS PARTS AND FiNiSH

OF POR-

CELAIN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT

METAL

FiNiSHED PARTS

If, within 30 days from the date of installation, any glass part or the finish on

any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Esdefective in material or

workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.

FULL 90.DAY

WARRANTY

ON MECHANICAL AD3USTMENTS

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 unit is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty

coverage is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE

ilS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES

aN THE

This warranty applies 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.

720PSO

3333

Beverly

Road

Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60t79

j

WE SERVIiCE WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears

service ts nationwide.

Your Kenmore Counter Unit has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Searstrained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the

parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Sell!"

TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT.

Kenmore Counter Units are designed, manufac-

tured and tested for years of dependable opera° tlono 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 efflctency_,

Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance

Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a

Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.

Years of Ownership Coverag0

1st Year

2nd Year 3rd Year

1

Replacement of Defective

Parts other than Porcelain or Glass

W

MA MA

2

Mechantca_ Adjustment

90 DAYS

W

IVlA MA

..........

.

.,_,,

........

30 DAYS

3 Porcorain

W

IVIA MA

Annuai Preventive Ma|nton-

4

enoe

MA iVlA MA

W - W_rranly

CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE

CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE

MA - Ma_ntenrmco Agreement

AGREEMENT.

Sold i)y SEARS, ROEBUCK

AND CO., Hoffman Estates,

IIL 60179

Printed

in LaFayette,

Georgia