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Kenmore Elite 6.1 cu. ft. Electric Range w/ Dual True Convection - Black Owner's Manual

1. Figure 14 Do not block oven vent location A MZT iNINe Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Wifey hile Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior as well as the oven racks will become very hot which can cause burns Removing replacing and arranging flat or offset oven racks To Arrange Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven To Remove Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out To Replace Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level before using Figure 15 Oven rack types Oven Rack Descriptions e Flat oven racks or the flat handle oven rack may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions e The offset oven rack some models provides additional stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design The offset design positions the base of the rack about 1 2 of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions To maximize oven cooking space pl
2. Figure 6 Warmer zone control L and Turboboil Flex R TRIPLE ELEMENT OFF HI LO SI NG 2 y me INS 0 DOUBLE Figure 7 Triple radiant element Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning A CAUTION Canning can generate large amounts of steam Use extreme caution to prevent burns Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely When canning in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance Check with the USDA United States Department of Agriculture Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning Use a straight edge to check canner bottom e Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat e Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil m
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4. Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily See Aluminum Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass Important note Do not place empty aluminum glass or porcelain enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty and they may bond to the ceramic cooktop If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop 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 Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat bottomed cookware should be used The type and size of cookware the number of surface elements in use
5. Use the Add 1 Minute feature to set additional minutes to the timer Each press of the key will add 1 additional minute If Add 1 Minute is pressed when the timer is not active the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute To add 2 minutes to the timer Press Add 1 Minute twice Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr modes The factory pre set clock display mode is 12 hours To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode l Press and hold for 6 seconds 2 Press the Up Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes See Figure 17 3 Press ster to accept the choice C4 Hr JAY Figure 17 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving The oven control has a factory preset built in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The control may be programmed to override this feature to bake continuously To change between continuous bake or 12 hour energy saving feature 1 Press and hold Timer ON OFF for 6 seconds 2 Press the Up Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On feature See Figure 18 gt 3 Press starr to accept choice Figure 18 12 hr energy saving L and continuous setting R Oven Controls Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit F or Celsius C The
6. 3 Press starr Important note The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time Self Clean Delay Start or cooking feature is active Setting Timer The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process The timer may be set from a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes To set timer for 5 minutes 1 Press Timer ON OFF 2 Enter 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 5 appears in the display 3 Press srigr to start the timer When set time ends END will show in the display and the control will sound a beep three times every 30 seconds until Timer ON OFF key is pressed To cancel the timer when active press Timer ON OFF again Important note e The timer does not start or stop the cooking process It serves as an extra minute timer that will beep when the set time has run out The timer may be used alone or while using any of the other oven functions When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains When less than 1 hour remains the display counts down in minutes and seconds With less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display e If the timer is active during a cooking process the timer will show in the display To view the status of any other active oven function press the key of the cooking function once and it will appear in the display for a few seconds Add 1 Minute
7. LO 1 Keep warm melt simmer Important notes e For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process e The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to Table 1 for suggested power level settings e Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking e Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat e 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 12 Single Radiant Surface Elements all models To operate the single radiant element all models Pe tel Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Wifey hile Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepp
8. Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commer cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING UNITS OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN Both surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cook top surfaces facing the cook top the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and oven door window GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Mina Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power cord Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury fire or death For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded For models factory equipped with a power cord For maximum safety the power cord must be plugg
9. concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Polish with a lint free cloth Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth 35 Care amp Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recom mended 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 sponge This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions 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 e Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware befor
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11. Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A All rights reserved Printed in the USA 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Read all instructions before using this appli ance This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the hazard type DEFINITIONS Ax This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death MGMT Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury Ween Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Important Indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related Storage In or On Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface units or in the storage drawer warmer drawer or lower oven This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plastic ware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as
12. Call checklist sections of this Use amp Care Guide Types of Cooktop Surface Elements Single and Dual Radiant Elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop A dual on some models radiant element allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together See Figure 5 OFF SINGLE OFF DOUBLE e e Lo HI HI HI 8 8 2 8 6 6 3 eG A 4 6 2 2 LO LO Figure 5 Single L and dual R radiant elements MED Warmer Zone Control Turboboil Flex and Triple Radiant Element The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only Your range is equipped with the turboboil flex boiling element the fastest and most powerful element available on the market today The element allows you to bring liquids to a boil in record time as well as maintain liquids consistently at a low warm simmer The triple radiant element some models has three element portions and may be set to heat as 1 single 2 dual or 3 triple element portions together OFF TURBOBOIL FLEX OFF WARM 8 3 TURBO SIMMER BOIL 2 8 3 7 4 6 MED MED
13. For more information see Cooktop Maintenance on page 36 Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil For more information see Cooktop Maintenance on page 36 41 Before You Call Areas of discoloration with metallic Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using the recommended CookTop sheen on cooktop surface 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 sponge 42 Master Protection Agreements 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 The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes M 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 M 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 M Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want u
14. aerosol cans on or near the oven A WARNING y da Tip Over Hazard e A child or adult can tip the range and be killed e Verify the anti tip device has been installed to floor or wall e Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved e Do not operate the range without the anti tip device in place and engaged e Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults O Range R i leveling leg I 7 39 Anti tip F bracket To check if the anti tip bracket is installed Z properly use both arms and grasp the rear edge of the range back Carefully attempt to tilt range forward When properly installed the range should not tilt forward Refer to the anti tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unat tended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance including the storage drawer lower broiler drawer warmer drawer or lower double oven TT Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Save these instructions for future reference 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this
15. all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown Common sense and caution must be practiced with installing operating and maintaining any appliance Kenmore Elite Limited 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 For five years from the date of purchase if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are defective call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair After the first year from purchase date you must pay the labor cost of part instal lation 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 l 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 failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or mainten
16. both Figure 2 and Figure 3 Figure 2 Testing cookware Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Figure 2 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element See Figure 3 For detailed information about the ceramic cooktop refer to the Cooktop Maintenance on page 36 e Flat bottom and straight Curved and warped pans sides E y E oa e Tight fitting lids e Weight of handle does Cookware larger than not tilt pan Pan is well balanced y Panare eet ae cooking area marked on amount of food to be esp PY mior ihan half inch or 12mm prepared and the size O Hehe eit of the surface element CA Made of material that conducts heat well e Heavy handle tilts pan e Easy to clean E amp E gt e Pan is smaller than the e Always match pot diameter to element size heating area marked on cooktop Figure 3 Proper cookware placement Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are Aluminum Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately Copper
17. broil element for searing Meat not properly prepared Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking Excessive spillovers in oven For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present follow the Setting Broil on page 25 Oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press STOP to clear the error code Try Bake or Broil function If the F code error repeats remove power from appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day Try Bake or Broil function again If the fault recurs press STOP to clear and call 1 800 4 MY HOMES for assistance See back cover Oven control not set properly Review the Self Clean on page 32 Self Clean was interrupted Review the Self Clean on page 32 Excessive spillovers on oven bottom Remove before starting Self Clean Failure to clean soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom These areas are not in the self cleaning area but get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before the self cleaning cycle is sta
18. control will sound one long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time has finished Figure 26 Check Food reminder shown in display 24 To add Conv Convert to Conv Bake function using default oven set temperature of 350 F l Press Conv Bake 2 Press Conv Convert To cancel Conv Convert at any time press stop Jos To program oven for Conv Convert with oven default tempera ture of 350 F and to shut off after 30 minutes 1 Press Conv Bake 2 Press sar 3 Press Cook Time 4 Enter 3 O using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 O appears in the display 5 Press sker 6 Press Conv Convert To cancel Conv Convert at any time press stop To program oven for Conv Convert with recipe temperature of 425 F and to shut off after 30 minutes 1 Press Conv Bake 2 Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 4 2 5 appears in the display gt Press start 4 Press Cook Time 5 Enter 3 O using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 O appears in the display 6 Press ster Press Conv Convert Set bake temperature will convert to a lower temperature and begin baking process To cancel Conv Convert at any time press so Important note Cony Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake function and with a minimum of 20 minutes cook time e When using Conv Convert feature Cook Time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature
19. desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven in hot use extreme caution and do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Remove all bakeware and utensils before moving the rack Do not use a broiler pan without its insert Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil exposed fat and grease could ignite Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always cook in proper bakeware and always use the oven racks IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before turning it on and turn the element off before removing the pan Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency Sav
20. e The convection fan will begin rotating once Conv Bake Conv Roast or Conv Convert has been activated e If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed Setting Broil Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550 F The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400 F 205 C and 550 F 288 C The suggested broil settings are recommendations only See Table 4 Depending on cooking preferences you can increase or decrease cooking times or move food to a different rack position If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table fol low the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550 F 1 Arrange the oven racks when cool For optimum browning results preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food 2 Position bakeware in oven Leave door open at the broil stop position Press Broil gt Press start To set to a lower broil temperature press and hold the Down arrow key until the desired temperature is reached The lowest setting the oven control will accept for Broil is 400 F To adjust the Broil temperature press Broil again and then the Up or Down arrow key to set the desired
21. equipped with two different types of surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel the ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned on A quick glance at these indicator lights after cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off The Hot Surface indicator lights are located on the control panel just above each surface control knob They will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level ELEMENTON Figure 4 Element indicator light Important notes e Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil is designed for that purpose This can cause uneven heating results This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture for ceramic cooktop models only Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning and Before You
22. for the desired function See the Oven Controls starting on page 17 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see Entire appliance does not operate in this checklist Incorrect surface control setting Adjust power level setting Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for element needed Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavy weight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket Also see Replacing oven light some models on page 37 40 Oven smokes excessively when broiling Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Oven control panel beeps and displays any F code error Self Clean does not work Soil not completely removed after Self Clean Oven racks discolored Convection fan does not rotate Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Metal marks on the cooktop Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Before You Call Incorrect setting Follow the Setting Broil on page 25 Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling Meat too close to the broil element Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat the
23. hot surface indicator light turns off Important notes The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any time when the warmer zone is turned on Use only plates utensils and cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop Setting Surface Controls ARM amp READY 7 OFF HI MED WARM ZONE 000 O O Figure 13 Warm zone element Temperature selection Refer to the warmer zone recom mended food settings See Table 2 If a particular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures using the medium setting Table 2 Warmer zone recommended food settings Food Item Heating Level Breads Pastries LO Low Casseroles LO Low Dinner Plates with Food LO Low Eggs LO Low Gravies LO Low Meats MED Medium Sauces MED Medium Soups cream MED Medium Stews MED Medium Vegetables MED Medium Fried Foods HI High Hot Beverages HI High Soups liquid HI High Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel When the oven is on warm air passes through this vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block oven vent oven vent
24. instructions Higher temperatures will dry the steam too soon and may lead to burns or serious injury when cleaning Do not attempt to wipe out the oven before the cooling off period or attempt to shorten the cooling off period Doing so may lead to burns or other serious injury when cleaning We VW le Do not add ammonia oven cleaners or any other household cleaners or chemicals to the water used for steam cleaning To set the controls for steam clean 1 Oven should be at room temperature Remove all racks and oven accessories Scrape or wipe loose debris from the oven bottom 3 Pour 8 oz 235 ml of distilled or filtered water onto the oven bottom See Figure 39 Close the oven door Figure 39 Pour water onto the oven bottom 4 Press Bake 5 Enter 170 F 77 C using the arrow keys and press START Set the minute timer for 10 minutes Allow the oven to heat Do not open the oven door while the oven is heating 8 An alert will sound when the timer is finished Press Timer ON Off to stop the timer and press str to return to the clock 9 Set the minute timer for 10 minutes to allow for a cool down period Do not attempt to wipe out the oven before a 10 minute cool down period 10 An alert will sound when the timer is finished Press Timer ON Off to stop the timer 34 11 Stand to the side of the range out of the way of escaping vapor when opening the oven door 12 Wipe oven cavit
25. instructions for future reference 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the range If the range is not turned off and the power resumes the range will begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock and oven function Cold temperatures can damage the elec tronic control When using this appliance for the first time or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32 F 0 C for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance Be sure to have an appropriate foam type fire extinguisher available visible and easily located near the appliance IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Use care when opening oven door lower oven door or warmer drawer some models Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed The oven vent is located below the backguard Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns Do not place plastic or heat sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items can melt or ignite Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in
26. set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C and 550 F 288 C Suggestions for Conv Roast e Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Conv Roast Since Conv Roast cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 from the recommended cook time of your recipe If necessary increase cooking time until the desired doneness is obtained The broiler pan will catch grease drippings and the grid will help prevent splatters The roasting rack will hold the meat Use the offset rack on rack position 1 Do not cover foods when dry roasting because this will prevent the meat from browning properly To set Conv Roast with a default oven set temperature of 350 F l Press Conv Roast gt 2 Press START To cancel Conv Roast at any time press stor Important note e If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed e Itis not recommended to roast chicken on a roasting rack Use a deep pan instead Setting Conv Convert Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking When Conv Convert is used with a timed Conv Bake setting of 20 minutes or more the Conv Convert function will display a CF message as a reminder to check food when the bake time is 75 complete See Figure 26 At this time the oven
27. stop position the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing 5 With the oven door in the broil stop position lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame Figure 48 To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle Figure 47 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame Figure 48 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor Figure 45 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges Figure 46 to the locked position then close the oven door Special care instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break Follow these recommendations Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place inside the oven cavity roller pin Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other object hinge e Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may arm weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time Figure 48 Hinge pin locations 38 Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results heat the oven before baking cookies breads cakes pies pastri
28. suggested power level settings Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat 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 Heating with inner small element only Heating 2 of 3 portions Heating with all 3 portions Areas that heat are shown darkened Figure 11 Triple radiant element zones single L double M and Triple R TRIPLE ELEMENT OFF HI LO amp A SAS wn LO HI HI LO DOUBLE Figure 12 Triple radiant element Warm amp Ready Zone some models The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Use the warmer zone feature See Figure 13 to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews breads pastries and oven safe dinner plates Always start with hot food Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality For best results when warming pastries or breads
29. sure the range is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range 2 Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that covers the light bulb 3 Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back into place 5 Turn power on at the main source or plug the appliance in 6 The clock will then need to be reset To reset see Setting Clock on page 18 Care amp Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift off oven door US Willi To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned Oven door hinge locations away from the door hinge area WWW The door is heavy For safe temporary storage lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down To remove the oven door 1 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor Figure 45 2 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door Figure 46 A tool such as a small flat blade screw driver may be required 3 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle Figure 47 4 Close the door to the broil
30. temperature until done to your satisfaction When finished broiling press To To cancel Broil at any time press STOP Table 4 Suggested Broil Settings Broil on one side until food is browned turn an broil other side Oven Controls PWI Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven racks and cook top will become very hot which can cause burns PNG IME Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn the oven off If the fire continues use a fire extin guisher Do not put water or flour on fire Flour may be explo sive Important notes e Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool e For best results when broiling use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking To purchase them call Sears at 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 4663 and order broil pan kit 5304442087 e When broiling always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food PS W 000000 Figure 27 Broiler pan insert Figure 28 Rack positions Cook time in minutes Food Rack Position Setting lst side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 inch thick 6th or 7th 550 F 8 6 Medium Steak 1 inch thick 5th or 6th 550 F 10 8 Medium well Steak 1 inch thick 5th or 6th 550 F 1 10 Well Pork Chops 3 4 inch 5th 550 F 12 8 Well thick Chicken bone in 5th 450 F 25 15 W
31. to select any time between 2 hours and 4 hours Once you have the desired clean time selected proceed to Step 3 3 Press ser to activate Self Clean As soon as Self Clean becomes active a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically Do not attempt to open the oven door allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven Once the oven door has locked CLEAN will appear in the display indicating Self Clean has started When Self Clean is finished We MU ilo N Use caution when opening the oven door after self cleaning The oven may still be very hot and can cause burns To avoid possible burns stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape 1 CLEAN message will turn off and Hot will appear in display window 2 Once the oven has cooled down about 1 hour and Hot is no longer displayed the oven door may be opened 3 When the oven interior has completely cooled wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel 33 Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Self Clean To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9 00 o clock 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press Delay Start Using numeric keypad enter 9 O O or press the Up arrow key until 9 O O appears in t
32. 3 hours e Warm amp Hold may be set when finished cooking or may be added to automatically turn on after cooking using Cook Time Delay Start may also be added Setting the Sabbath feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays For further assistance guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature please visit the web at www star k org This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath Holidays Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control Bake heating is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode Oven controls are locked during Sabbath mode You must first set the Bake feature and temperature s needed for the oven the Cook Time and Delay Start options if needed Any settings made prior to setting the Sabbath mode will be visible in the displays The Cook Time option if set prior to the Sabbath mode will give one audible alert at the end of Cook Time The Sabbath mode will override the factory preset 12 hour energy saving mode and the appliance will stay on until the cooking features are cancelled If any of the cooking features are cancelled when the appliance is in the Sabbath mode no audible or visual indicators will be available to verify the can cellation If the oven interior lights are needed be sure to activate them prior to setting the Sabbath mode Once the oven light is turn
33. Use amp Care Guide Gu a de uso y cuidada English Espa ol Model Modelos 790 9505 Kenmore Elite Electric Range Estufa el ctrica color number n mero de color P N 316902026 Rev B Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com ain Table of Contents Setting Surface Controls omcccocinionononononconononononconononononcononononononcononorononcnnonos Radiant Surface Element Settings Please carefully read and save these instructions Before Setting Oven Controls Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty coccccoconinnonononononnonononononconononononconononononos Oven Vent Location Oven Controls Minimum and Maximum Control Settings Warmer Drawer some models Self Clean Care amp Cleaning Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface Elements Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights Before You Call Types of Cooktop Surface Elements Oven Baking Home Canning eoconcnononcnonnnnonconononononcononononcncacoonononcncnconononononcosonononcncnconononos Solutions to Common Problems mococccccocacnoncnnonononcononononononconononononcoronononos Please carefully read and save these instructions This Use amp Care Guide contains operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have
34. ace as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning Figure 38 Areas to clean and to avoid e Do not clean the oven door gasket The woven material in the gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket and compromise the performance of the oven Important notes e The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the first Self Clean cycle This will help eliminate the normal odors e Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing Allow about 15 seconds for the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or unlock the oven door When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain locked until the range has cooled sufficiently In addition to the clean time that was programmed you must allow about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to open the oven door Setting Self Clean To set self clean 1 Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed Remove all items from the oven Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press Self Clean and the default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display You may accept the default 3 hour clean time by going to step 3 or choose a different clean time Press Self Clean and use the numeric keypad or Up Down arrow keys
35. ace the bottom oven rack some models in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat Air circulation in the oven For best baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Oven Controls 1 TO 2 gt ce Convec Convec Bake O convert Convec Slow Roast Cook Warmer Warm O Drawer O Hold 1 Bake Use to start a normal Bake function Broil Use to select Broil function Convec Bake Use to select Conv Bake function Convec Convert Use to select Conv Convert function 2 3 4 5 Convec Roast Use to select Conv Roast function 6 Slow Cook Use to select Slow Cook function 7 Warmer Drawer some models Use to select Warmer Drawer function 8 Warm amp Hold Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature for up to 3 hours 9 START Use to start oven functions 10 Up Down arrows Use with the function keys to adjust set tings and adjust temperature and times 11 STOP Use to cancel any oven function previously entered except clock and timer 12 0 9 keypad Use to enter oven temperatures and times 13 Timer ON Off Use to set and cancel the timer 14 Add 1 Minute Use to add one minute to the timer Th
36. ance A service technician to clean or maintain this product Soap Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product N 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 recom mended in all instructions supplied with the product 9 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications 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 fitness 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 limi tation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used 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
37. and their settings are all factors that will affect 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 Before Setting Surface Controls 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 efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Pte Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently UAT Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Pe ito Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights Your appliance is
38. appliance Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the range The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the range to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Wear proper apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials come into contact with hot surfaces MT WITT Do not heat unopened food containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury WNT When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do not use water or flour on grease fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda Use dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas Do not use towels or other bulky cloths Important 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 cause cancer bi
39. baking results Make sure the proper oven rack position is used Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven Try adjusting the recipe s recommended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot or cool see Adjusting Oven Temperatures on page 28 Be sure floor is level strong and stable enough to adequately support range If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service outage information Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance See back cover The time of day is not set The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven See Setting Clock on page 18 Be sure the oven controls are set properly
40. break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean cook top 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 noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Tia Before manually cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool The range may be hot and can cause burns Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element Do not allow grease to accumulate Always follow the manufacturer s recom mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumu late on the hood or filter Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning hoods Save these instructions for future reference 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR SELF CLEANING OVENS e Clean only the parts listed in this manual Before using self clean remove the broiler pan any food utensils and bakeware from the oven
41. ched ASINGIE ore POURRIE SINGLE OFF DOUBLE before it has cooled sufficiently PNRA Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Pe Tel Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop l Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element marked dual See Figure 10 If only the inner heating portion is needed marked single See Figure 10 for smaller cookware push in and turn the knob counter clock wise Heating with inner small Heating with both elements Important note element only You may switch from the single or dual settings at any time r A id 2 Y Areas that heat are shown darkened during cooking 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element Figure 10 Dual radiant surface element operation off before removing the cookware Important notes e For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the
42. cooking process e The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to Table 1 for suggested power level settings e Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat e 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 Setting Surface Controls Triple Radiant Surface Element some models To operate the triple radiant element The triple radiant element some models has three element portions and may be set to heat as 1 single 2 dual or 3 triple element portions together VW ire Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently WT TW Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plast
43. e pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack If the water level is uneven refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven Be sure to allow 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven Do not use pans that are dented or warped Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time Make sure to allow 2 to 4 of clearance between all pans and racks allowing for even air flow Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review the following list lt may save you time and expense Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed Problem Poor baking results Appliance is not level Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Entire appliance does not operate Oven portion of appliance does not operate Surface element is too hot or not hot enough Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly Oven light does not work Solution Many factors affect
44. e these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface units Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cook top use When flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature Check the cookware manufacturer s recommen dations for cooktop use Do not use decorative surface burner 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 cooktop IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP MODELS Do not cook on broken cook top If cook top should
45. e using e Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen e Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack X Figure 41 Cooktop care 36 Cooktop Cleaning AGNIR 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 Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently 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 cloth or sponge 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 cleaning tool applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean Figure 42 Cooktop cleaning Plastic or foods with a high sugar con
46. ed on and the Sabbath mode is active the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are turned off The oven door will not activate the interior oven lights when the oven door is opened or closed lt is recommended that any oven temperature modification made within an active Sabbath mode be followed with two presses of the START key This will insure the oven remains on even if an attempt is made to set the oven temperature outside of its temperature range If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range the oven will default to the nearest available temperature Try to set the desired oven temperature again Food poisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger ator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking 27 Oven Controls To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350 F and activate the Sabbath feature 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day 2 Arrange oven racks place bakeware in oven and close oven door Press Bake gt Press START If Cook Time or Delay Start are not needed skip this step and continue to step 6 If a Co
47. ed into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage is correctly polar ized and is properly grounded in accordance with local codes For ovens to be wired into a junction box It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet with the correct properly grounded wall recep tacle installed by a qualified electrician See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions Save these instructions for future reference 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance PRODUCT RECORD In this space below record the date of purchase model and serial number of your product You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate See Figure 1 for serial plate location Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Save sales receipt for future reference al D Figure 1 Serial plate location To locate the serial plate open storage drawer some models or warmer drawer some models The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame Save these instructions for future reference 8 Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant ele S ment power level setting needed for best cooking results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illus trated in
48. electronic oven control is set to display F when shipped from the factory The display may be changed to show either F or C oven temperatures To change temperature display mode from F to C or from C to F 1 Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds 2 Once F or C appears in the display press the Up Down arrow keys to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display modes See Figure 19 gt 3 Press ter to accept the choice Important note The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the cooking process or if a Delay Start has been set or Self Clean is active Figure 19 Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius Setting Silent or Audible Control mode Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones The control may be programmed for silent operation and later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones To set for silent or audible mode 1 Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds 2 Press the Up Down arrow keys to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF See Figure 20 3 Press sirr to accept the choice E EP OFF be Figure 20 Display showing audible and silent operation Oven Controls Setting Oven Lockout The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys To activate the oven lockout features 1 Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds The motor dr
49. ell Chicken boneless 5th 450 F 10 8 Well Fish 5th 550 F as directed Well Shrimp 4th 550 F as directed Well Hamburger 1 inch 5th or 6th 550 F 12 10 Medium For steaks cook times are suggestions and should only be used as a guide 25 Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures for longer periods of time Slow Cook is ideal for roasting beef pork and poultry Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but will not burn the outside as it seals in the meat s juices Two Slow Cook settings are available high Hi and low Lo The high setting is best for cooking foods between 4 and 5 hours The low setting is best for cooking foods up to 9 hours or longer Some tips for best results when using Slow Cook e Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking When using a single oven rack place in oven rack position 2 or 3 Position racks to accommodate the size of various bakeware when cooking multiple food items Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods If the oven heat escapes often the Slow Cook time may need to be extended Cover to keep foods moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown e Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur Cook times will vary depending on the weight fat content bone and the shape of the roast Preheating t
50. ep the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C To set Warm amp Hold 1 If needed arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven 2 Press Warm amp Hold Hold WARM will appear in the display If no other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm amp Hold will clear gt 3 Press smart Warm amp Hold will automatically turn on and then turn off after 3 hours unless cancelled To turn Warm amp Hold off at any time press so To add Warm amp Hold to turn ON after baking 45 minutes with a set temperature of 425 F WN Food poisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger ator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking 1 Press Cook Time Enter 4 5 using numeric keypad Press sg gt Press Bake and enter 425 on numeric keypad Press to accept gt START Press Warm amp Hold Hold WARM will appear in the display Ut ar nS Z Press sir When the cook time is over the Warm amp Hold will automatically turn ON The Warm amp Hold function will automatically turn OFF after 3 hours Important note e Warm amp Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C for
51. equate ventilation Aluminum foil and utensils WIN Ney Never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard MOTE Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire 37 Care amp Cleaning e Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface Replacing oven light some models To replace the interior oven light bulb The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use glass shield wire holder Figure 44 Replacing the oven light PUTO Be
52. er shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Pe ire Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop l Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting See Figure 8 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware MED Figure 8 Single radiant element Turboboil Flex Element TURBOBOIL FLEX Your range is equipped with OFF WARING turso the turboboil flex boiling ele SIMMER BOIL ment the fastest and most 5 powerful element available 8 on the market today The ele ment allows you to bring liq vids to a boil in record time 3 7 og oan phe as well as maintain liquids consistently at a low warm 4 6 simmer MED Figure 9 Turboboil Flex Setting Surface Controls Dual Radiant Surface Element some models To operate the dual radiant element Pte Radiant surface elements may appear to have La SA cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is tou
53. es et cetera There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance Baking Problems Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom Cakes too dark on top or bottom Cakes not done in center Cakes not level Foods not done when cooking time is over Baking Problems and Solutions Causes Cookies and biscuits put into oven before the preheating time is completed Oven rack is overcrowded Dark pans absorbs heat too fast Cakes put in oven before preheating time is completed Rack position too high or too low Oven too hot Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Glass cookware slow heat conductor Oven not level Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded Pan warped Oven too cool Oven overcrowded Oven door opened too frequently 39 Corrections Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 2 to 4 of air space 5 1 cm o 10 2 cm on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight baking sheet Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in the oven Use proper rack position for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recommended Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recommended Us
54. for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled non abrasive scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket For important cleaning precautions read all the instructions in Self Clean on page 32 Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Self Clean Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and then replace in oven Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not use spray cleaners on the cooktop See Cooktop Maintenance on page 36 Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging Do not use cleaners with high
55. he display 4 Press ser to accept Press Self Clean 6 Press gt START If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active l Press sto 2 If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature allow enough time for the oven to cool 3 Before restarting Self Clean be sure to read important notes below Important note e If your clock is set with the default 12 hr display mode the Delay Start for a Self Clean can only be programmed to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes after the time showing in the display be sure to set the clock to current time before programming a delay start To set a Delay Start Self Clean to begin 12 or more hours maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes after the time of setting be sure to first set the control in the 24 Hr display mode e If Self Clean was active and then interrupted by a power failure or cancelled before the oven was thoroughly cleaned it may be necessary to run another Self Clean cycle e If the oven temperature was high enough when Self Clean was interrupted the oven control may not allow another Self Clean cycle to be set for up to 4 hours Oven Controls Steam Clean Steam cleaning works best for spot cleaning and light soils on the oven bottom Steam clean may also be used before manu ally cleaning the oven or before Self Clean to help loosen soils on the oven bottom Do not set the cleaning temperature higher than the temperature listed in these
56. he oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cook feature e Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking Important note e Slow Cook may be used with additional settings of Cook Time and Delay Start e The maximum cook time for Slow Cook function is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the continuous bake mode To set Slow Cook WTI Food poisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger ator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking 1 Position bakeware in oven and close oven door 2 Press Slow Cook HI will appear in the display indicating the default temperature setting is for high 3 If a low setting is needed press the Down arrow key to select the low setting 4 Press sra to activate Slow Cook a To cancel Slow Cook at any time press stop 26 Warm amp Hold Warm amp Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures Warm amp Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished After 3 hours the Warm amp Hold will shut off automati cally Warm amp Hold will ke
57. hey should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking 1 Press Cook Time 2 Enter 3 O using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 O appears in the display Press ane to accept Press Bake Press ser The word BAKE will appear on the display When the programmed cook time ends End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically See Figure 23 The oven control will beep three times every 30 seconds as a reminder until sop is pressed End Figure 23 Display showing cooking has ended Important note e The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast and Slow Cook Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless oven is set for continuous cooking To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has started 1 Press Bake for oven temperature or Cook Time 2 Press AN or NY and release when the desired tempera ture or cook time setting appears in the display When the cook time runs out End will appear in the display The oven control will beep three times every minute until stor is pressed 22 Setting Delay Start Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions Prior to setting a delay start be sure the time of day is set correctly To p
58. ic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements MT Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop 1 Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element See Figure 11 and Figure 12 If only the inner heating portion is needed for smaller cookware push in and turn the knob counter clockwise See Figure 11 and Figure 12 Please note that all three element portions will adjust to the same power level Important note You may switch from the single dual or triple settings at any time during cooking 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element off before removing the cookware Important notes e For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process e The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Refer to Table 1 for
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60. in use To replace the interior oven light see Replacing oven light some models on page 37 Setting Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C To set Bake for oven temperature of 425 F Fe NU ale Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns 1 Press Bake 2 Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 4 2 5 appears in the display gt 3 Press smr The word BAKE will appear on the display i To cancel Bake at any time press 7 Baking tips e Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies biscuits and breads e For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 5 See Figure 22 and place pans as shown in Figure 21 When baking using two oven racks position bakeware as shown in Figure 21 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowni
61. is works with the kitchen timer and does not affect any cook time or start time functions 15 Cook Time Use to set a specific amount of time needed for cooking Automatically cancels cooking process at end of set time 16 Delay Start Use with Bake Conv Bake Conv Concert and Self Clean functions to program a delayed start time 17 Self Clean Use to select 2 3 or 4 hr Self Clean cycle 18 Oven Lock Use to lock oven door and oven functions 19 LIGHT Use to turn internal oven light on and off 20 CLOCK Use to set time of day Timer ON OFF Add 1 Minute Cook Delay o Start Oven Lock HOLD 3 SEC Oo CLOCK Important note The oven control works with both the numeric keypad and the Up Down arrow keys For cooking functions Bake Broil Convec Bake Convec Convert Convec Roast and Slow Cook as well as for the Timer ON OFF and the CLOCK functions you may press the Up Down arrows to adjust the temperature in addition to or instead of using the digital keys Regardless of the method you choose always press the START key to initiate the function Please be aware that the Up Down arrows will not operate with the following functions Warmer Drawer Add 1 Minute and Warm amp Hold If an arrow key is pressed in an attempt to program any given function that is invalid the control will sound a triple beep Oven Controls Minimum and Maximum Control Settings All of the feat
62. iven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically Do not open the oven door Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock Once door is locked the word DOOR with a lock icon will appear in the display To cancel the oven lockout feature 1 Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds The motor door latch will begin unlocking the oven door automatically Do not open the oven door Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock When the word DOOR with a lock icon no longer displays the oven door may be opened and the oven control keypad will be available for use Important note To avoid damage to the oven door latching mechanism do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the word DOOR with a lock icon is displayed e If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is active the control will triple beep indicating the key action is not available when the oven lockout feature is active 20 Operating Oven Lights The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened Oven lights will not operate during a self clean cycle Press O to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever v the oven door is closed The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven interior and are covered with a glass shield The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place whenever the oven is
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64. me models Porcelain enamel parts and door liner Oven interior Oven racks Oven door Ceramic cooktop Stainless Steel some models Recommendation For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch To remove control knobs turn to OFF position Grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft then push knob into place Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls off activate oven lockout on some models and if needed remove any knobs from panel Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping control panel especially when wiping around the controls area Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance When rinsing use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel
65. n food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrig erator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking PIU Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned l Open warmer drawer when cool and arrange warmer drawer rack as needed 2 For best results close the warmer drawer and preheat the drawer before adding food or plates An empty warmer drawer will fully preheat in approximately 15 minutes 3 Place food in warmer drawer that is already at serving temperature on warmer drawer rack Dinner plates may be warmed also 4 Press Warmer Drawer and then press START The drawer will heat to 170 F 5 Always turn warmer drawer control off after use by pressing Warmer Drawer Important notes e Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer Do not heat cold food in the warmer drawer e Self Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may require extra force to open and close the drawer Oven Controls Warmer Drawer Humidity Controller Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer This feature may be used to control humidity levels in the To remove the warmer drawer The humidit tr
66. ng 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode on page 19 for more information The Delay Start feature may be used with Conv Bake Conv Roast Conv Convert Bake and Slow Cook functions and Self Clean Delay Start or Cook Time will not operate with the Broil function Convec Bake Benefits of convection cooking include e Foods can cook up to 25 to 30 faster e Multiple rack baking When using convection use cookware or pans with low sides This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven This improved heat distribution allows for fast even cooking and browning results It also gives better baking results when using two oven racks at the same time Heated air flows around the food from all sides sealing in juices and flavors Breads and pastry brown more evenly Most foods baked in a standard pan will cook faster and more evenly with the convection feature Convec Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C and 550 F 288 C To set Convec Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350 F 1 Press Conv Bake 2 Press ster To cancel Conv Bake at any time press stop Figure 24 Air movement using convection Important notes e f the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed When using C
67. ng of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recom mended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins e Glass cookware is a slow heat conductor May require reducing oven temperature Minimize opening of the oven door Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven For batter and dough based baked goods such as cakes pastries and breads use the convection bake function for best results when using multiple racks 21 Oven Controls Figure 21 Baking on multiple levels tt y Wer Figure 22 Oven rack positions Important note The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours If you wish to bake for a longer period see Setting Cook Time on page 22 for detailed information Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends To program oven to bake with oven default temperature of 350 F and to shut off after 30 minutes Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrig erator first Even when chilled t
68. oisture will remain in the warmer drawer cavity This will help keep the food in the warmer drawer from drying out Warmer drawer handle Warmer Drawer Humidity Control gt Twist Knob to Lock Unlock ka Figure 34 The moist heat position asy 3138 A Important note Right hand rail and release For some types of servings you may want to store previously Figure 35 Removing the warmer drawer prepared food in a dry heat environment For frequent controller adjustments slightly loosen humidity controller knob and slide to the desired position To maintain a setting adjust controller knob into position and tighten knob 4 The warmer drawer should now be released from the rails Remove warmer oven drawer using level and square motion completely out and away from the appliance 30 To replace the warmer drawer 1 Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compart ment glide channels until they snap into place See Figure 36 Figure 36 Bearing glide placement 2 Carefully line up both sides of the warmer drawer glide rails to the outer compartment glide channels located inside the empty warmer drawer compartment See Figure 37 7 Left hand channel Right hand channel de Figure 37 Channel alignment 3 While holding the warmer drawer level and square using the warmer drawer handle push do not force the warmer drawer all the way into the o
69. ok Time or Delay Start are desired enter the times at this point See Setting Cook Time and Setting Delay Start on page 22 for detailed instructions Press and hold Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature Once the feature is set SAb will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature See Figure 29 Figure 29 Oven set for Sabbath baking Important note Do not attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active The following keys will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active 0 9 number keypad Bake sire and stop All other keys should not be used once the Sabbath teature is active You may change the oven temperature once baking has started Press Bake use the numeric keypad to enter the oven temperature change 170 F to 550F and press sg for Jewish Holidays only Remember that the oven control will no longer provide audible tones or display any further changes when the Sabbath feature is active Remember the oven will shut off automatically after completing a Cook Time Delay Start or Warm amp Hold and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath Jewish Holidays e Ifa Delay Start time longer than 11 hours and 59 minutes is desired set the oven control for the 24 hour day display mode setting For detailed instructions see Setting 12 Hour o
70. ol i brane drawer The humidity control AOS located grithe WIZE Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in inside front panel of the warmer drawer EF serious injury or death Disconnect appliance from electric To help keep foods moist move the handle to the right This power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer l th t helps keep th isture insi closes the vents dnd h lps keep the fmoistureinsider El 1 Turn power OFF to the appliance before removing the drawer For crisp foods move the handle to the left This opens the vents and allows more of the moisture to escape warmer drawer i 2 Open the warmer drawer completely For dry heat Slide the humidity control knob in the direction of the less arrow See Figure 33 This allows more of the moist 3 heat to escape and provides a dyer environment for the food in the warmer drawer On left warmer drawer rail locate black release lever and press up with finger while pulling out slightly on the oven drawer handle On right warmer drawer rail locate black release lever and press down with finger while pulling out slightly on the warmer drawer handle See Figure 35 lt Warmer Drawer Humidity Contro gt gt wist Knob to Lock Unlock ie Less Left hand rail and release RELEASE Figure 33 The dry heat position For moist heat Slide the humidity control knob in the direction of the more arrow See Figure 34 More m
71. onvec Bake cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked Oven Controls Figure 25 Baking on multiple levels Baking tips e Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies biscuits and breads e When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark bakeware is recommended for pies Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes cookies and muffins e Glass cookware may require reduced temperatures e Use pans or cookware with low sides This allows the air to circulate around food evenly e Reduce oven temperature 25 F from recipe s recommended oven temperature Follow the remainder of the recipe s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time e When using two oven racks place in positions 2 and 5 See Figure 24 When using three oven racks place in positions 2 4 and 7 use offset rack only in position 7 Oven Controls Setting Conv Roast The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convec tion fan to roast meats and poultry Meats cooked using the Conv Roast function will be juicier and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside Conv Roast may be
72. or after the self clean cycle ends The oven may still be very hot and cause burns To avoid possible burns stand to side of oven when opening door to allow steam or hot air to escape VW AVE The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range Move birds to a well ventilated room Important notes e Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor Remove all items from the oven and cooktop including cookware utensils and any aluminum foil Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and will melt e Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior Clean any soil from the oven frame the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom See Figure 38 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean 32 e Remove any excessive spills Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self Clean cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie fillings to remain on the surf
73. ore quickly Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil e Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor mation e Itis best to can small amounts and light loads Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time e Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day Setting Surface Controls Radiant Surface Element Settings The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results The suggested settings found in Table 1 are based when cooking with medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Table 1 Suggested settings for single dual and triple radiant surface elements Settings Type of cooking High HI Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium high 7 8 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Medium 5 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies or steam vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low
74. ositions WMVZAEN Te Storage In or On Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface units or in the storage drawer warmer drawer or lower oven This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plastic ware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance including the storage drawer lower broiler drawer warmer drawer or lower double oven Pele Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in two ways In the upright position See Figure 31 to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack for example rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath Figure 31 Upright position Oven Controls e In the downward position See Figure 32 to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware for example rolls pastries and dinner plates on the rack Figure 32 Downward position Setting Warmer Drawer To set warmer drawer Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result i
75. r 24 Hour Display Mode on page 19 for more informa tion Oven Controls To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active Press Mp To turn off the Sabbath feature Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb will disappear from the display The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature What to do during a power failure or power interruption after the Sabbath feature was activated Should you experience a power failure or interruption the oven will shut off When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath and the oven display will show the message SF for Sabbath failure See Figure 30 Figure 30 Display showing Sabbath failure The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath Holidays After the Sabbath observance turn off the Sabbath feature Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start keys for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath feature off SF will disappear from the display and the oven may be used with all normal functions Adjusting Oven Temperatures Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures For the first few uses follow your
76. recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed The oven temperature may be increased as much as 35 F 19 C or decreased 35 F 19 C from the factory calibrated settings To increase or decrease the oven temperature by 20 F 1 Press and hold Bake until the control produces an audible tone about 6 seconds The factory offset temperature of O zero should appear in the display 2 Enter 2 0 using numeric keypad To offset the oven by 20 F press the Down arrow key until the display reads 20 4 Press sm to accept change Important note e Oven temperature adjustments will not change the Broil or Self Clean function temperatures Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40 F degrees from actual temperatures e The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control is set to display temperatures in C Celsius Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius range from plus 19 C to minus 19 C Restoring Factory Default Settings Your appliance was set with predetermined default oven control settings Over time users may have made changes to these settings The following option
77. rogram oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5 30 to shut off automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375 F Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrig erator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking PAULINE Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven racks and cook top will become very hot which can cause burn 1 Press Cook Time 2 Enter 5 O using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 5 O appears in the display Press smer to accept Press Delay Start Enter 5 3 O using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 5 3 O appears in the display gt Press starr to accept Press Bake Enter 3 7 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 7 5 appears in the display gt 9 START Press When the programmed cook time ends End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically See Figure 23 The oven control will beep three times every 30 seconds as a reminder until stop key is pressed Important note Delay Start may be set using a 24 hr clock To set clock for 24 Hr operation See Setti
78. rted Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven gasket Oven racks left in oven cavity during Self Clean Always remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and replace in oven Oven door is open Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when Convection is active Close oven door Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used 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 sponge For more information see Cooktop Maintenance on page 36 Cookware with rough bottom was used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface 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 sponge
79. rth defects or other reproductive harms and it requires busi nesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances TT Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking installing and servicing your appliance e Remove all tape and packaging before using the range Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range Never allow children to play with packaging material e Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range e 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 qualified technician This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the range e Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the oven at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the range e Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded Save these
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81. s may have been modified since the appliance was new e 12 or 24 hr display mode e Continuous bake or 12 hour energy savings mode e Silent or audible control Oven temperature display Fahrenheit or Celsius e Oven temperature adjustments UPO To restore oven control to factory default settings VI Wer Unife If you choose to restore any of the options to a factory default setting using this method all of the above user settings will be restored to the factory default settings This includes the oven temperature offset that will reset to 0 zero l Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds about 6 seconds 2 Press pla The control has been reset with the default settings Warmer Drawer some models Warm 8 Ready Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures Examples are vegetables gravies meats casseroles biscuits rolls and pastries It is not recom mended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer always start with hot food The warmer drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality Important note Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean up Use only utensils and cookware recommended by the manufacturer for use in the keep warm drawer Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack P
82. tent 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 cooktop Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult 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 Important note Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops Figure 43 Cleaning products to avoid General Cleaning Refer to Table 5 for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range Pe Wie Before manually cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool The range may be hot and can cause burns PS UTN Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide ad
83. the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Use only dishware utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warmer zone Setting warmer zone control VW te Unlike other radiant surface elements the warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot The glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Wifey hives Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot Site Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements VI are Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop 1 Push in either direction and turn the warmer zone control knob to the desired temperature level See Figure 13 The temperatures are approximate and are designated by HI high MED medium and LO low However the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of warming 2 When ready to serve turn the warmer zone control knob to OFF position The warmer zone will remain hot until the
84. ures listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control An entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched An entry error tone three short beeps will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum allowable setting or above the maximum setting for the cooking feature The error tone will also sound any time a key is pressed if the entry is determined to be an invalid selection Table 3 Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Min Temp or Time Max Temp or Time Bake 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C Broil 400 F 205 C 550 F 288 C Timer 1 minute 11 hrs 59 mins Self Clean 2 Hours 4 Hours Warm amp Hold 170 F 77 C 3 Hours Cook Time 1 Minute 11 59 Delay Time 12 Hr 1 00 12 59 Delay Time 24 Hr 0 00 23 59 Convec Bake 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C Convec Convert 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C Convec Roast 170 F 77 C 550 F 288 C Clock 12 Hr 1 00 12 59 Clock 24 Hr 0 00 23 59 Slow Cook LO 225 F 108 C HI 275 F 134 C Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up 12 00 will flash in the display See Table 16 The time of day must first be set before operating the oven Figure 16 12 00 in display before setting the clock To set clock to 1 30 1 Press o 2 Enter 13 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up Down arrow keys until 130 appears in the display gt
85. uter compartment glide channels all the way into the range Open the warmer drawer again to verify the glides have seated 4 If you do not hear the levers click or the bearing glides do not feel seated remove the warmer drawer and repeat Steps 1 through 3 again This will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides 31 Oven Controls Oven Controls Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils com pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth The Self Clean function on this model can be programmed for any duration between 2 and 4 hours Use the numeric keypad or the Up Down arrow keys Each arrow key pressed changes the time by 1 minute up or down Press START Read before starting Self Clean Be sure to read all following caution and important statements before starting a self clean cycle PNA eNi Do not leave small children unattended near appliance During self clean cycle the outside of the oven can become very hot and cause burns if touched Do not line the oven walls racks oven bottom or any part of the range with aluminum foil This will cause per manent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribu tion and will met to the oven interior Do not force the oven door open This will damage the automatic door locking system Use caution when opening the oven do
86. y and bottom Do not clean oven door gas ket See Figure 40 Figure 40 Do not clean the oven door gasket To stop the steam cleaning cycle at any time press s Important notes e Always stay close to the oven when steam cleaning so you can hear the timer alert e For best results wipe out oven immediately after the cool down period is complete e Removal of especially stubborn or baked on soils may require a manual cleaning or a self clean cycle See Setting Self Clean on page 33 e Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to the oven vent and some water may remain on the oven bottom This is normal Wipe with a soft cloth or sponge when the cool down period is complete e The oven gasket may become damp do not wipe dry Open door to broil position and allow to air dry e Local water sources often contain minerals hard water and will leave deposits on the oven cavity surfaces If this occurs wipe cavity surfaces with diluted vinegar or lemon juice Use distilled or filtered water e If the door is opened during steam cleaning or cool down period steam will escape and the oven may be more difficult to clean Keep oven door closed during steam cleaning Care amp Cleaning Table 5 Cleaning recommendations Surface Type Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum plastic or vinyl trim Control panel Control keypad membrane Decorative trim so

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