Sears 45221 User's Manual
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1. SA NR EN H S pupy ARE ALESI SEARS Kenmore SSR HARI ES a CONTENTS SAFETY ern 19 USE AND CARE Your Range and Its Features s aosiseronrssinseressrrnrevesrs 4 Clock and TIMO ssssinnsrsrornsenerenrorensnevsroossaninineroasanrenase 5 Cooktop Cooking sessesserssosseensurssevorruuountrsenerennervesorenvesrs 6 i Oven Cooking acses iisas 7 i Brolllng sssoorsussesres PEE A 8 A Continuous Cleaning Oven Some Models 9 Removal of Packaging Tape ae a Cleaning Tips sesser 1010 Removable Parts sesessrsseseversorrsssosres 1 13 i 3 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE What to Do Before Calling tor Service n se 13 14 Temperature Ad UstMents essesserssesosrrnunerroornonesneoonrss 14 WARRANTY Sa Pee RE SE NOR MODELS 45221 45320 45321 USE CARE SAFETY MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Teach children notto play with control knobs or any other part of the range Never leave children alone or unattended where a range is in use Caution Never store things chil dren might want above a range Never let anyone climb sit or stand on the range They might be injured ona hot surface i Never leave an oven door open when you are not watching NESAF51 Always keep the rang2. 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 Sears Service Center tor help When calling have this manua and your Repair Parts List handy with the model serial number and purchase date DON T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK Range does not work e Check household circuit breaker or fuse totally inoperative Check cord if equipped to be sure it is plugged In Oven does not heat cooktop elements OK e Cooktop does not Element s unplugged Check element connections by removing work oven OK and re plugging element s firmly Improper operation of con Be sure knob is pushed in while turning trol Foods do not bake Oven not preheated long Be sure to preheat for 10 minutes or unti properly enough indicator light goes out improper rack or pan place e Maintain uniform air space around pans ment and utensils see cooking hints section Oven vent blocked or cov Reflector bowi must have hole in center ered over oven vent Improper temperature set Reduce temperature 25 for glass or dull ting for utensil used darkened pans Recipe not followed e Is recipe tested and retiable Range and oven rack not
3. and chops Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling For maximum juiciness salt the first side just before turning the meat Salt the second side just before serving Brush chicken and fish with butter severa times as they broil When broiling fish grease the grid to prevent sticking and broil with skin side down It is not necessary to turn fish Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next time the oven is used Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting out a grease fire See the section on safety Do not cover the entire broiler grid with foil Poor drainage of hot fat may cause a broiler fire If a fire starts close the oven door and turn controis off If _ fire continues throw baking soda on the fire Do not put water on the fire POSITIONING BROILER PAN Rack Position Total Time 4 Highest minutes 1 Lowest Steak 1 Thick Rare Medium Well Done Ground Beef Patties Medium 1 Thick Medium 1 2 Thick Lamb Chops 1 Thick 27 29 Pork Chops 1 Thick 16 18 Pork Chops 1 2 Thick Ham Slice 1 2 Thick Chicken Pieces Frankfurters 8 11 Bacon This chart is a general guide The size weight thick ness and starting temperature of the food as well as your own personal preference will affect the cooking time Times in the char
4. may also become hot during range use Always change oven rack positions while oven is cool After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it Leftover grease In the broiler pan can catch on fire next time you use the pan Always use dry potholders when removing pans from the oven or cooktop Moist or damp potholders can cause steam burns Always use care when opening oven door Let hot air and steam out before moving food Always follow cleaning instructions in this book Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from the oven before a clean cycle Always keep the range and oven clean Food and grease are easy to ignite Clean the range oven and vent hoods regularly Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a Safe distance away from your range Always keep dish towels dish cloths potholders and other linens a safe distance away from your range Always keep canned food and wooden or plastic uten sils a safe distance away from your range Always keep the appliance area clear and free from things that will burn gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Read and understand this information NOWI 7 Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire Should you ever need it you will not have time for reading Never use water on a grease fire it will only spread the flames Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used for cooktop coo
5. of the knob 2 When finished turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF OVEN CONTROL NOTE When the oven is on heated alr moves through a vent under the right rear cooktop element This hot air may make pot handles hot or melt plastic items left too near the vent The vent Is necessary for proper oven perfor mance DO NOT biock it NEMTC55 OVEN COOKING When cooking a food for the first time In your new oven use time given on recipes as a guide Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and Is more apt to be accurate than the oven It replaced After you have used your oven for awhile If you feel your oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust ityourself See DOIT YOURSELF TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS In this manual Always follow recipe carefully Measure Ingredients properly Use proper pan placement Place pans on the oven racks with 1 1 1 2 of alr space on all sides of each pan Avold overcrowding the oven Pans too close to each other to oven walls or to the oven bottom block the free movement of air Im proper air movement causes uneven browning and cooking 4 cake layers When baking several Items stagger pans so that no pan is directly above another Always turn oven to OFF before removing food During baking avoid frequent door openings Keep oven door open as short a time as possible Let the oven preheat thoroughly minimum of 10 minutes before baking Ifyour applia
6. prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas dry with a dry cloth DO NOT use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives These might scratch the surface NOTE The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor if spillover residue or ash accumulates around the bake element gently wipe the cooled element with warm water Detergent warm water paper towel dry cloth Bakeelementandbroil Any soil will burn off when the unitis heated element Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking sodaandwater Donotuseabrasivecieaners Rinse thoroughly Standard porcelain ovenfinish Porcelain enameled smooth areas of continuous cleaning ovens Detergent warm water scouring pad or soap filled steel woo pad or oven cleaner Continuous cleaning See special instructions on previous page oven finish DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANER ON THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN FINISH 10 i NECCH29 REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR The oven door can he removed for cleaning To remove 1 Open the door to the broil stop position see illustration l 2 Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the hinges NOTE When the door is removed and hinge arms are at stop position do not bump or try to move the hinge arms The hinges could snap back causing an injury to the hands or damage to the porcelain on the front of the oven Cover
7. the oven door If the oven door Is allowed to remain open for more than a brief time the preheat temperature will be lost Use residual heat in oven whenever possible to finish cooking casseroles oven meals etc Use residual heat when baking rolls or precooked des serts NEOVC02 4 BROILING Brolling ts cooking by direct heat from the broil burner Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be selected for broiling For best results steaks and chops should be at least 3 4 thick Atter placing food on the broller pan put the pan on the rack in the oven The recommended rack posi tion and cooking time can be found in the chart at right The closer the food Is to the broli burner the faster the meat browns on the outside yet stays red to pink inthe center Moving the meat farther away from the burner lets the meat cook to the center while brown ing outside Side one should be cooked 1 2 minutes longer than side two Your oven door should be open to the broil stop position while broiling If the door is closed the food will roast and not broil Use only the broiler pan and grid that came with your range for broiling They are designed for proper drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter smoke or fire Do not preheat when broiling Preheating may cause the thermostat to cycle the broil burner off and on For even broiling on both sides start the food on a cold pan Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks
8. Check the installation section for leveling level instructions Using Improper cookware e See cooking hints Oven temperature Thermostat calibration See adjustments described after this sec seems Inaccurate tion 13 NEMNT50 1 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DON T CALL FOR SERVICE UNTIL YOU CHECK Foods do not broll improper rack postition Check broil pan placement in brolling properly Oven preheated section Improper utensil used Do not preheat when broiling l Improper brolling time Use broiler pan and grid suppiled with Door Is closed range Check brolling chart In broiling section Check to Insure door is open to broll position Oven smokes Dirty oven Check for heavy spillover Broiler pan full of grease left Clean pan and grid after each use In oven Oven light does not work Light switch In off position Check switch setting Light bulb burned out Check or replace light bulb see cleaning and care Instructions Heavily solled or stained Spills were not wiped up See the Instructions under Cleaning Tips cooktop cannot be satisfac promptly torily cleaned ContiInuous cleaning Heavy spillovers were not See continuous cleaning oven information oven finish looks solled wiped up in Use and Care section NOTE The continuous cleaning oven fin ish will not keep your oven spotless only presentably clean DO IT YOURSELF TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS You may feel tha
9. FO3 4 CLOCK AND TIMER The CLOCK and TIMER are operated by four touch pads The CLOCK and TIMER do not control the oven TIMER ON OFF TO SET THE TIME OF DAY CLOCK 1 Press CLOCK 2 Use the UP or DOWN touch pad to set the correct time of day 3 The clock will start keeping time and the words SET TIME will disappear within the next 60 seconds TO SET THE TIMER The TIMER displays hours and minutes The maximum setting is 9 hours and 45 minutes on the TIMER Seconds will be displayed during the countdown of the last minute only The TIMER will beep when one minute remains in the countdown Seconds will be displayed during the last minute countdown HR MIN will disappear from display 1 Press TIMER ON OFF 00 appears and SET TIMER flashes HR MIN appears 2 Selectthe desired time using the UP or DOWN touch pad The TIMER will begin to count down and SET TIMER will disappear about 4 seconds after you select the time If you do not wish to wait 4 seconds press TIMER and the countdown will begin immediately TO RESET THE TIMER To reset the timer during countdown use the UP or DOWN arrow pad SET TIMER will flash and you can reset the TIMER The TIMER will count down from the new time you select and SET will disappear In about 4 seconds TO CANCEL THE TIMER If you wish to cancel the TIMER while it is counting down press TIMER ON OFF The word TIME will disa
10. Replacement of Defective 1 Parts other than Porcelain modern appliance may require service from time or Glass to time The Sears Warranty plus the Sears Main tenance Agreement provides protection from un expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying maximum range efficiency Here s a comparative warranty and Maintenance Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a Sears Range Maintenance Agreement 3 Porcelain and Glass Parts Annual Preventive Mainten 4 ance Check at your request W Wesranty WMA Maintenance Agreemont CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Kenmore America s Best Selling Appliance Brand Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 Printed In LaFayette Georgia
11. cks and feel notches or teeth TOP SCREW MOVES Each click or notch will adjust the temperature 15 F TOWARD COOLER hotter 5 To make your oven temperature COGLER hold ihe TOP SCREW MOVES knob by the handle and turn the knob skirt so that the TOWARD HOTTER top screw moves toward the word cooler As you turn the skirt you will hear clicks and feel notches or teeth Each click or notch will adjust the temperature 15 F cooler 6 When you have made the desired temperature ad justment re tighten both screws and return the oven control knob to your range 14 NESER72 POINTER KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY Dear Customer Our constant efforts are directed toward making sure your new Kenmore Range will arrive at your home in perfect condition and will give you proper performance As part of these efforts we feel it is our responsibility to pro vide you with this warranty for your range FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS If within one year from the date of installation any part other than a glass part falis 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 PORCE LAIN 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 Is defective in materia
12. d should be used in or around any part of the continuous clean oven some models Be sure the range is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure Weight on the oven door could potentially cause the oven to tip and result In injury Never allow anyone to climb sit stand or hang on the oven door COOKTOP GREASE FIRE Never pick up a flaming pan Instead 1 Turn off the element 2 Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid baking soda ora foam orhalon type extinguisher OVEN FIRE 1 Close oven door and turn controls off 2 If fire continues throw baking soda on the fire or use a foam or halon type extinguisher NESAF42 1 The model and serial number of your oven can be found on a tag located YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT below the lift up cooktop at the rear Lift Up Cooktop See page 11 Removable Reflector Bowls See page 12 Cooktop Indicator Light glows when any cooktop element is on Cooktop Controi See page 6 Oven Control See pages 6 8 Oven Indicator Light Removable Oven Door See page 11 BROILER PAN amp GRID SEE PAGES 8 and 10 Oven Vent under right rear cooktop element area may get hot during oven use DO NOT BLOCK vent area Removable Cooktop Elements See page 12 Oven Light Switch Push to turn oven light on and off Clock and Timer See page 5 Removable Oven Racks See page 11 Bake Element NEDI
13. e area clear and free from things that will burn CAUTION Never store things in an oven or near cooktop elements burners These things may catch flre and plastic Items could melt Never wear loose clothing when using your range Such clothing could catch fire Never let pot handles stick out over the front of the range Turn handles in so that they cannot be bumped into Keep the handles away from other hot surface ele ments burners Never use your range for warming or heating a room You could be burned or seriously injured Such misuse could also cause damage to the range Neveruseatowelor 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 Boilovers cause smok ing and greasy spillovers could catch fire NESAFOS9 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep this book for later use Be sure your range 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 cooktop elements areas near cooktop elements oven heating elements or inside the oven Heating elements could be hot enough to burn you even If they are dark in color The oven vent duct and oven door
14. ge the finish of your new appllance use an application of household liquid dish washing detergent mineral oll or cooking oil Apply with soft cloth and allow to soak Wipe with soft cloth DO NOT use plastic pad or equivalent Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface This procedure is also safe for the face of microwave doors and other plastic parts NOTE The plastic tape that is not removed from chrome trim on range parts CANNOT be removed if baked on NCCCLO3 1 CLEANING TIPS Refer to the removable parts section when cleaning your oven Warm water a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on ail cleanabie parts of your oven Do not use metal scouring pads except where recommended PART CLEANING MATERIALS memanks Control panel Detergent warm water soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool or plastic scouring pads Dry thoroughly after cleaning Oven rack Detergent warm water scouring pad or Remove from oven to clean Rinse soap filled steel wool pad or oven cleaner thoroughly Racks are dishwasher safe Broiler pan and grid Detergent warm water soap filled scouring Remove soiled pan from oven to cool Drain pad commercial oven cleaner pan only fat or drippings Fill pan with warm water Sprinkle grid with detergent and cover with damp cioth or paper towels Let panand gridsoak fora fewminutes Rinse or scouras needed Grid and pan may be washed i
15. king Be sure that the pan you use will not break when heated on the cooktop elements Never try to repair or replace any part of the range unless instructions are given In this book All other work should be done by a skilled technician _ Never heat unopened food containers Pressure bulldup may make contalner burst and cause Injury Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near the range Never let grease bulld up on your range You can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up grease and Spills after each range use Never use aluminum foll to line drip bowls or oven bottoms Improper use of foli could start a fire or cause electrical shock Never block free airflow through the oven vent Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat has cooled Never put removable heating elements in water Never use the cooktop without reflector pans or drip bowls being in place If these pans or bowls are not there during cooking wiring or other range parts may be damaged Never touch surface units heating elements or Interior surfaces of the oven They may be hot even though they appear dark In color Clean only parts listed In manual Never clean cooktop surface when It Is hot Some cleaners produce noxlous fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS No commerclai oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kin
16. l or workmanship Sears will replace the part free of charge FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 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 range is subjected to other than private family use the above warranty coverage Is effective for only 90 days WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES 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 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears trained 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 Rangesare designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any Years of Ownership Coverage
17. n a dishwasher Glass cleaner and paper towels If you need additional cleaning for spotting wash with equal parts white vinegar and warm water Rinse well and dry Door should be completely open when cleaning the top edge Do not allow water to run down inside opening in door while cleaning Remove stubborn soil with paste of baking soda and water Do not use abrasive cleaners Rinse thoroughly Door can be removed see removable parts section Porcelain enamel surfaces inside of oven door Detergent warm water paper towel dry cloth If acids should spili on the cooktop use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up rightaway When the surface has cooled wash andrinse For other spills suchas fat spatterings wash with soap amp water when cooled and then rinse Polish with a dry cloth Porcelain enameled Cleansing powder or steel woo pad cooktop Painted surfaces front of oven door sides of range if acidic foods such as tomatoes or lemon juice shouid spill on the oven while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe them up right away When the surface has cooled wash and rinse Polish with dry cloth No matter how stubborn the stain never use harsh abrasive cleaners They could permanently damage the enamel surface After cleaning rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture This will help
18. nceis equipped with a preheat indicator tight or a preheat notifica tion tone you may watch for the light to go off or listen for the tone and then place the food in the oven Avoid opening the door too often to check the food during baking as heat will be lost This may cause poor baking results Cakes cooktes muftins and quick breads should be baked in shiny pans to reflect the heat because they should have a light golden crust Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In glass or dull non shiny pans to absorb the heat because they should have a brown crisp crust Be sure the underside of the pan is shiny too Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may cause over browning on the bottom of your food Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees below recommended temperatures if exterior of pan is predarkened darkened by age or oven proof glass There may be some odor when the oven Is first used This is caused by the heating of new parts and Insulation Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil The foil can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking results Do not place any foil directly above the bake element Foil used on the oven bottom under the element may damage the oven surface therefore it should not be used Cookles should be baked on flat cookie sheets without sides to allow the air to circulate properly When recipes require preheating have food nearby before you open
19. nds on type and amount of soil oven temperature and length of oven use If stubborn stains remain after normal oven use you can operate the oven empty at 400 F for additional continu ous cleaning action l Some foods may leave a discoloration even when the surface Is clean REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE The continuous cleaning process Is illustrated below 1 A spillover has formed a mound of soil 2 The spillover has been wiped up 3 Amount of soil remaining after four hours of oven use at 400 F 4 After eight hours of oven use at 400 F the soil is removed You can protect the oven bottom from spillovers by using a piece of foil under your utensil Cut the foil slightly larger than the pan and turn up the edges Use two oven racks and put the foil on the lower rack below the pan Do not use foil on the same rack as the pan This will reflect heat away Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil The foil can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking results Do not place any foil di rectly above the bake element Foil used on the oven bottom under the element may damage the oven sur face therefore it should not be used Avoid spilling salt on the continuous cleaning finish Salt may become trapped in the pores and may cause rusting Never use oven cleaner on the continuous cleaning finish Such cleaners will damage the finish To remove adhesive left from packing tape and ensure you do not dama
20. ppear from the display and the display will return to the time of day If you wish to cancel the TIMER while SET TIMER is flashing in the display press TIMER ON OFF twice END OF CYCLE TONE The END OF CYCLE tone will sound when the TIMER countdown is complete The display will show 00 and you will hear a series of beeps Press TIMER ON OFF or CLOCK to stop the tone NCCTL25 COOKTOP COOKING The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which element is turned on by that knob OO 0O 0 oO OO OO Left Left Front Rear OO O Right Front Right Rear To operate cooktop controls 1 Push cooktop control in and turn 2 Set on or between marks for desired heat An indicator light will glow when any cooktop element is on COOKTOP CONTROL Never line the bowls below cooktop elements with aluminum foil Foil can block normal heat flow and damage the range This is especially true if foil blocks the oven vent tube under the right rear cooktop element s Start Thin ooking Ss For best cooking results and energy efficient operation you should use pans that A Have flat bottoms and straight sides B Have light handles that do not tiit pans C Are about the same size as the element OVEN To use bake or broil 1 Set the OVEN CONTROL to desired temperature or to BROIL When broiling be sure to turn the knob all the way to the stop in the BROIL section
21. t are based on the food being at refrigerator temperature NEBRLO3 2 CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN FINISH The rough surfaces in your oven have a continuous cleaning finish Spatters spread and fill the pores of this special finish and then gradually burn away at medium to high temperatures Heavy spillovers or boliovers need a little heip from you Use clear water and a detergent or a cleanser such as Fantastik Liquid Ajax Top Job LiquidLysol or Mr Clean mixed in water and a soft cloth or nylon brush to clean any heavy splllovers Do not use paper towels or sponges because particies of these materials will rub off and clog the pores of the oven finish Crusty and varnish like stains clog the pores in the finish and must be removed or broken up before cleaning takes place They can be loosened by gently tapping the stain with a wooden or plastic utensil After cleaning the oven surface rinse it well using three tablespoons of vinegar mixed with a quart of cold water Blot up excess liquid Never scrape or use abrasive materials such as scouring powders commercial oven cleaners or steel scouring pads for cleaning up spillovers These materials wili scratch and damage the finish The remaining soil will gradually burn off with normal oven use The oven will appear presentably clean but some spat ters may be present The higher the oven temperature the faster the cleaning action Cleaning time depe
22. t your new oven cooks differently than the oven It replaced We recommend that you use your new cven a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given in your recipes as a guide If you think your new oven Is too hot burning foods or not hot enough foods are under cooked you can adjust the temperature yourself The appearance and texture of foods are better Indicators of oven accuracy than Inexpensive oven thermometers such as those found In the grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers can vary by 20 40 F In addition the oven door must be opened to read these thermometers Opening the door will change the temperature of the oven To decide how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F lower if foods are burning than the temperature in your recipe then bake The result of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed TO MAKE THE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB 1 Make sure the oven control knob is in the OFF HANDLE position Remove the knob by pulling it straight off 2 Lookatthe back of the knob The pointer In the center pete indicates the original temperature setting 3 Use a screwdriver to carefully loosen both screws 4 To make your oven temperature HOTTER hold the knob by the handle and turn the knob skirt so the top screw moves toward the word hotter As you turn the skirt you will hear cli
23. tem Be sure that the knob is in the OFF position before removal Hint Slip a thin cloth such as a handkerchief ora piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Caution Read these instructions carefully before replacing the knobs Replacing the knobs improp erly will damage the knobs and the spring clip on the stems If this happens the knobs will fit loosely To replace the knob 1 Theknob stem has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear see Itlustration 2 Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib 3 Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem CLEAR GROOVE IN STEM Note Be sure to replace knobs on correct stems from which they came REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls removed for cleaning Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are tumed off and elements are cool before you remove or replace a cooktop unit l To remove 1 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 drip bowls remove the chrome trim ring 3 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 s
24. the hinges with toweling or empty towel rolls while working in the oven area To replace 1 Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges The hinge arms must still be In the stop position 2 Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as It will go and close the door STOP POSITION STOP BROIL POSITION REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when installing or removing oven racks To install 1 Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack guides 2 Push the rack in until you reach the bump in the rack guide then lift the front of the rack a bit and push the rack all the way in To remove 1 Pull the oven rack out then up BUMP IN RACK GUIDES The racks are designed with stop locks When the racks are placed correctly on the rack sup port and extended from the oven the stop locks prevent the racks from tilting when removing foods from them or placing foods on them LIFT UP COOKTOP To raise the cooktop so the area underneath can be cleaned grasp the cooktop at the front and Ilft up The range has a support to hold the cooktop while cleaning Raise the support as shown inthe illustration Porcelain enamel can chip if dropped Handle porcelain enameled cooktops carefully NEMNT 0 1 REMOVABLE KNOBS All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by pulling the knob straight off the s
25. ure the receptacle is showing Jn the bowl opening 2 For models with porcelain enameled drip bowls replace chrome trim ring 3 Slide the plug of the element firmly Into the receptacle and lower the element Into place 12 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 ELEMENTS DRIP BOWLS RECEPTACLE CAUTION DO NOT lift the plug in unit more than 1 If you do it may not lie flat on the drip when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the plug in unit for more than 1 above the drip bow can permanently damage the receptacle NEMNT37 1 REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT Note Werecommend you use a 40 watt appliance bulb that is no longer than 3 1 2 The bulb is avall Be sure that the light switch is in the off position able at your Sears Store or Sears Service Center Do not touch hot oven bulb Do not touch oven bulb with wet hands Do not wipe oven light area with wet cloth GLASS Never touch the electrically live collar on the we RETAINER bulb when replacing it Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace a broken bulb Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb An appliance bulb Is smaller than a standard 40 watt SC a ee household bulb and Is made to withstand high oven temperatures and have a much longer bulb life BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Save time and money
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