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Kenmore Elite 5.6 cu. ft. Gas Range w/ True Convection - Black Owner's Manual

1. LA Ai a d 7 E oa Figure 50 Areas to clean and to avoid g A 1 Be sure the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed Remove all items from the cooktop Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press Self Clean for a default 3 hour clean time After pressing Self Clean you may accept the default 3 hour clean time by going to step 3 At this time you may choose a different clean time The amount of clean time must be within 2 to 4 hours and entered using the numeric keys pads Enter 2 O O for a 2 hour time or enter 4 0 O for a 4 hour self clean time You may choose a 2 hour 15 minute clean time by entering 2 1 5 hours and minutes gt suet to activate Self Clean Setting Oven Controls Setting Self Clean cont d As soon as Self Clean becomes active a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically door Loc will appear in the display Figure 51 DO NOT open the oven door when door Loc is displayed allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven Once the oven door has locked CLn will appear in the display indicating Self Clean has started Figure 52 Figure 51 Door locking Figure 52 Oven in clean mode Figure 53 Oven too hot for door to unlock Figure 54 Door opens when oven has cooled When Self Clean is finished 1 Cin message will turn off and Hot will appear in display window Figure 53 2 Once the oven has cooled
2. Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position Figure 58 Close the oven door Important Special Door Care Instructions Most oven doors contain glass that can break Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other object Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time 38 y ss _ Oven door hinge locations wy er Figure 58 Door hinge locks roller pin hinge arm Figure 60 Location of hinge arm and roller pin Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results heat the oven before baking cookies breads cakes pies or pastries etc 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 pr
3. Setting Conv Convert The Conv Convert function makes it easy to convert any baking recipe using the convection feature The oven control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking When Conv Convert is used with a Delay Start setting the Conv Convert function will display a CF message Figure 29 as a reminder to check food when the bake time is 75 complete At this time the oven control will sound 1 long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time has finished Figure 29 Check food reminder 3 Press Conv Convert a STOP To cancel Conv Convert at any time press 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 to accept gt P ress START Press Cook Time Enter 3 O using numeric keys Press to accept gt START nO aK WN Press Conv Convert E To cancel Conv Convert at any time press stop Important note e Conv Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake function and with 20 minutes as the minimum amount of Cook Time for using the Conv Convert function e When using Conv Convert function Cook Time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature 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
4. Press ser to accept Press Self Clean nO aK pp p Press orr If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active l Press Geos 2 If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature allow enough time for the oven to cool and the door Opn message to appear Figure 54 When this message turns OFF the oven may be opened 3 Before restarting Self Clean be sure to read important notes below Important note e When Self Clean function is active you may check the amount of clean time remaining by pressing Self Clean once e If your control is set with the default 12 hour display mode the Delay Self Clean can only be set to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes in advance To set a Delay Start Self Clean to begin 12 or more hours maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes in advance be sure to set the control for 24 hour 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 again If the oven temperature was high enough when inter rupted your oven control may not allow another self clean cycle to be set for up to 4 hours after the interruption Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible Regular cleaning will reduce
5. Use for normal bake functions Light Use to turn oven light On and Off START Use to start all oven functions STOP Use to cancel any oven function previously entered except Clock and Timer Broil use to set broil function Conv Roast Use to select Conv Roast function Clock Use to set time of day Accent Light Use to turn on Accent Light feature Oven Lockout Use to lockout oven functions and door Numeric Keypad Use to enter temperatures and times 14 Minimum amp maximum control settings All of the features 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 the Oven Lockout key is delayed by 3 seconds An ENTRY ERROR tone 3 short beeps will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature Feature Min Temp or Time Max temp or time PreHeat 550 F 288 C Bake 550 F 288 C Broil 550 F 288 C Timer 11 Hrs 59 Mins Self Clean 4 Hours Conv Bake 550 F 288 C Conv Convert 550 F 288 C Conv Roast 550 F 288 C Slow Cook Hi 275 F 134 C Cook Time 11 59 Delay Time 12 Hr nO 12 59 Delay Time 24 Hr 000 23 59 Clock 12 Hr eS 12 59 Clock 24 Hr a 23 59 Warm amp Hold 3 00 Warmer Drawer 150 F 65 C 190 F 88 C Setting the Clock When the appliance is first powered up 12 00 will
6. If recipe was stored using another cooking feature press that instead 3 Press sg The oven will begin to cook with the programmed recipe If Cook Time was recorded this feature will also recall the cooking time To cancel Recipe Recall at anytime press a To erase a stored recipe 1 Press the function where the recipe is stored gt 2 Press gor 3 Press Cook Time enter O zero and hold start key for 3 seconds until you hear the acceptance tone Important note e The Recipe Recall stores Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast Slow Cook Cakes Breads and Preheat settings This feature will not work with Delay Start settings e If a recalled recipe includes Cook Time the oven will auto matically shut off when the Cook Time is finished Setting Oven Controls Accent Light Figure 36 Accent light feature located beneath oven controls Your appliance includes a decorative Accent light at the base of the oven controls panel The Accent light provides a theatre style intensity feature that slowly increases brightness at turn on and slowly fades when turning off When the Accent light is off the light operates in automatic mode This means the Accent light will turn on automatically when an oven cooktop function or feature such as the Timer have been activated The Accent light will turn off automatically when these functions or features are no longer active When the Accent light is OFF it may be manually turned ON by
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8. and remains on until the warmer drawer is turned OFF Warmer O o drawer A indicator light Warmer Drawer Figure 45 Warmer drawer indicator light To set warmer drawer 1 Arrange the warmer drawer rack if needed in the warmer drawer and place the cooked food or dishes in the warmer drawer Close warmer drawer 2 Press Es 3 Press Hi Lo key to toggle to the desired temperature setting Release when the desired temperature setting is displayed by the indicator lights Figure 46 4 Once warming is finished press to turn OFF and carefully remove items from warmer drawer A CAUTION 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 Hi Hi Hi Lo a Lo Lo as es aa CD ea Hi Hi Hi Lo Lo Lo j Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer Figure 46 Setting desired temperature in warmer drawer Setting Oven Controls Warmer Drawer settings The recommended warmer drawer food settings shown are meant to be used as a recommendation only If a particular food item is not listed start with the Med setting If more crispness is desired remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food Most foods may be maintained at serving temperatures on the Med setting When a combination of foods are to be kept warm for example a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls use the Hi setting To minimize heat loss avoid openin
9. ANY ACCESSORIES FROM OVEN CAVITY to avoid damage to oven racks If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor e 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 e 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 Figure 50 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean 33 3 Press Setting Oven Controls e Remove any excessive spill overs 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 spill overs can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning e DO NOT clean the oven door gasket Figure 50 The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove the gasket DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket
10. Loc will appear in the display Figure 24 Figure 23 Door locking Figure 24 Door locked To cancel the oven lockout feature l Press and hold will begin unlocking the oven door automatically Do not stor for 3 seconds The motor door latch open the oven door Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock 2 When the Loc message no longer displays the oven door may be opened and the oven control keys will be available for use Important note e To avoid possible damage to the oven door latching mecha nism do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the door Loc message is displayed e f a control key is pressed when OVEN LOCKOUT is active the control may triple beep indicating the function is not available when the OVEN LOCKOUT feature is active Setting Preheat For best baking performance use the Preheat feature The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temper ature A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven When the oven is finished preheating the preheat feature will perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain the oven set temperature until cancelled Preheat may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C 4h CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven exterior oven racks and cooktop will
11. NFPA No 70 latest edition or in Canada CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and local code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni cian and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency Save these instructions for future reference 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 Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded 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 Important Do not operate range during a power failure If power fails turn off range If range is not turned off and power resumes the range may begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock and over function Cold temperatures can damage the elec tronic control When using this applian
12. and dry with a soft clean cloth Do not use any store bought cleaners like stainless steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlo rides chlorine or ammonia It is recom mended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar e 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 e Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter Follow the manufac turer s instructions for cleaning hoods Self Cleaning Ovens e Use the self clean cycle to clean only the parts listed in this manual Before using self clean remove the broiler pan any food utensils and cookware from the oven Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed e Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner oven liner or protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Do not clean the oven door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Do not rub damage or move the gasket e Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Save these instructions for future reference Grounding Instructions For models factory equipped with a power cord For personal
13. areas at the same time This can cause uneven heating results e Inthe event of an electrical power outage the surface burners can be lit manually Use caution when lighting surface burners manually To light a surface burner hold a lit match to the burner head then slowly turn the surface control knob to Lite After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location Types of oven racks 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 flat handle oven rack venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block oven vent oven vent Figure 12 Oven vent in rear of range top NALIN Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior and exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns ANINE Protective Liners DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recom mended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Air circulation in the oven offset oven rack 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
14. become very hot which can cause burns To set Preheat with default oven temperature of 350 F l Press PreHeat 2 Press hor To cancel preheating at anytime press a STOP Figure 25 Oven in preheat mode for baking l Press PreHeat 2 Press 4 5 O using numeric keypad 3 Press hor To cancel preheating at any time press STOP Important note e When setting Bake or any cooking feature that preheats the oven except Broil the Convection fan will turn on after 6 minutes and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature e Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casse roles Setting Oven Controls 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 CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior oven exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns To set Bake with default temperature of 350 F l Press Bake 2 Press empr Oo To cancel Bake at anytime press stop To set Bake for oven temperature of 425 F l Press Bake 2 Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad 3 Press ser E To cancel Bake at any time press stor Baking tips e Dark or dull
15. bottom These areas are not in the self cleaning area but they get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before starting the self cleaning cycle 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 40 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 Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance C
16. 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 For best results when using a single oven rack place rack in position 3 or 4 Figure 28 When using 2 oven racks place in positions 3 amp 5 When using 3 oven racks place in positions 2 4 amp 6 use offset rack only in position 6 To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350 F l Press Conv Bake 2 Press hr i E To cancel Conv Bake at any time press p Setting Oven Controls Figure 28 Oven rack positions and air circulation e The convection fan will begin rotating 6 minutes after 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 e When using Conv Bake cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked e Dark or dull pans and glass absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or over browning of foods To prevent this it may be necessary to reduce the oven temper ature or cook time to prevent over browning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins e Do not open the oven door too often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven Setting Oven Controls
17. factory The control can be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius To change the display to C Celsius or F Fahrenheit l Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean to toggle between Fahrenheit F and Celsius C temperature display modes 3 Press gt sper to accept choice Important note The oven temperature display cannot be changed when cooking or if Self Clean is active Figure 19 Fahrenheit setting Figure 20 Celsius setting 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 returned to operating with all the normal audible tones To set for silent or audible mode l Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF gt 3 Press crpr to accept choice Figure 22 Silent operation Figure 21 Audible operation Oven Lockout The control may be programmed to lock the A ON EB Lockout 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 STOP for 3 seconds door Loc will appear in the display Figure 23 The motor driven 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
18. flash in the display Figure 14 The time of day must first be set before operating the oven Figure 14 Display showing 12 00 when oven is first powered up 1 Press G 2 Enter 130 using numeric keys 3 Press gt START 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 lets you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process The timer may be set between 1 minute and 11 hours and 59 minutes To set timer for 5 minutes l Press Timer Set Off 2 Enter 5 using numeric keypad 3 Press to start timer gt START To cancel the timer when active press Timer Set Off again Important note e The timer does not start or stop the cooking process It serves as an extra minute timer in the kitchen 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 e The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains When less than 1 hour remains the display will count down in minutes and seconds Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display e When the timer is active during a cooking process the minute timer will show in the display To view the informa tion of any other active oven function press the key once for the other function to view the status Setting Oven Controls Add 1 Minute
19. from the rails Remove warmer oven drawer using level amp square motion completely out and away from the appliance 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 Figure 49 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 Figure 48 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 outer 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 into place or the bearing glides do not feel seated remove the warmer drawer and repeat steps 1 through 3 This will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides 32 Left hand rail and release Warmer drawer handle ay alsa Right hand rail and release Figure 47 Warmer drawer releases _ Left hand channel Right hand channel lt a Figure 48 Warmer drawer channels Figure 49 Warmer drawer glides Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures that are well above normal cooking temperatures The high cleaning temperature eliminates soils completel
20. 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 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 Oven Controls Recipe Recall Use the Recipe Recall feature to record and recall your favorite baking recipe settings This feature stores and recalls different recipe settings using Bake Conv Bake and Conv Roast Recipe Recall may be programmed for any baking temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C To store a Bake recipe The recipe in this example is for a Bake at 325 F with a cook time of 45 minutes 1 Press Bake 2 Press 3 2 5 using the numeric keys to enter oven tempera ture gt Press orar Press Cook Time Press 4 5 using numeric keys to enter cook time mH A KR w Press and hold until a tone sounds about 3 seconds The tone indicates that the recipe setting has been recorded for future recall E 7 Press stop Important note The oven will automatically start heating with the recorded recipe unless ou is pressed at this time To recall recipe stored in the example shown above Recipe is for bake at 325 F for 45 minutes l Position cookware in oven and close door 2 Press Bake
21. meats Important note e Use ONLY the meat probe supplied with appliance Using any other probe or device may result in damage to appliance and the meat probe receptacle e Never leave or store meat probe inside oven e Handle the meat probe carefully when inserting and removing from food or probe receptacle Do not use tongs to pull on meat probe cable when inserting or removing from food or receptacle e Defrost food completely before inserting meat probe to avoid damaging probe e To avoid possibility of burns after cooking carefully unplug meat probe using a pot holder to protect hands Proper meat probe placement Always insert meat probe so that the probe tip rests in the center of the thickest part of meat Do not allow meat probe to touch bone fat gristle or cookware For bone in ham or lamb insert meat probe into the center of lowest large muscle or joint For dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles insert meat probe into center of food When cooking fish insert meat probe just above the gill For whole poultry or turkey insert meat probe into the thickest part of inner thigh below the leg Figure 33 Figure 33 Probe into thickest part of thigh Meat Probe cont d Important note Changing how the oven reacts after reaching the target temper ature must be done before starting the cooking process probe To set meat probe receptacle connector handle l Prepare the food and Oe pr
22. pans and glass absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or over browning of foods To prevent this it may be necessary to reduce the oven temper ature or cook time to prevent over browning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins e Do not open the oven door too often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven tS m S QA MARN I A A EA Figure 26 Pans spaced for more even baking Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically turn the oven function off after a desired length of time To program oven to Bake with oven default temperature of 350 F and to shut off after 30 minutes 1 Press Cook Time 2 Enter 3 O using numeric keys 3 Press sx to accept 4 Press Bake 5 gt Press orr When the programmed cook time ends 1 End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically 2 The oven control will beep 3 times every 30 seconds as a is pressed reminder until m STOP Figure 27 End of baking function Important note e The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast Slow Cook and Preheat Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function e The maximum default Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes e A
23. plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop Important DO NOT place aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop If these items melt they may damage the cooktop For best cooking results cookware should have flat bottoms that rest level on the burner grate Before using cookware check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware Figure 6 Figure 6 Check for flat bottom cookware Please note The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results Cookware material types The most popular materials available are e Aluminum Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining amp pitting e Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily e Stainless Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining e Cast Iron A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached e Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material e Glass Slow heat conductor 10 Setting proper burner f
24. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using broil see Setting Broil on page 21 Oven control not set properly Review Self Clean on page 33 Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean Always remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle Clean using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water dry and replace in oven Incorrect setting Follow broiling instructions in Setting Broil on page 21 Meat too close to the broil element Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling Grease build up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking Oven control has detected a fault or error condition Press STOP to clear the error code Try bake or broil function If the F or E code error repeats turn off power to appliance wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance Set clock with correct time of day Try bake or broil function again If fault recurs press STOP to clear Self Clean was interrupted Review instructions in Self Clean section on page 33 Excessive spills on oven bottom Clean 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
25. N statement based on the risk type DEFINITIONS IN This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety message that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury Winey Indicates a potentially azardous 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 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 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 oven 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 If the information in this manual is not tollowed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop
26. Replacing oven lights in the Care amp Cleaning section Adjusting oven temperatures Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature For the first few uses follow your 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 l Press and hold Bake until the control provides the 2 audible tone about 6 seconds 2 Enter 2 0 using numeric keypad 3 Press Self Clean to toggle between plus if increasing temperature or minus if decreasing the temperature 4 Press ne to accept change Important note e Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the Broil or Self Clean function temperatures e If the temperature shows an adjustment of 20 F and a 20 F adjustment is needed you can toggle between the minus or plus in the display by pressing Self Clean e 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 adjust
27. Use amp Care Guide Guia de uso y cuidada English Espa ol Model Modelos 790 7533 7534 Kenmore Elite Gas Range Estufa de gas color number c digo de color PN 807189901 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sedars ca Me Table of Contents Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven e essessesseseesossesoesessosoossesoeseesesee 35 RE Placing the oven light sisi ii 37 Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ccooccconnncoonnnonncnnonacoonnconnccooncccnnccoonocoos 2 Removing and Replacing the Oven Door occcoocccconccconanconocccnnccoonacoononons 38 Before Setting Surface Controls sccsscsssccsscscsscesssessssssscesescssssssscsseeesaees 8 Before You Cal id 39 Setting Surface Buesa 11 OVER DAI acia 39 Before Setting Oven Controls sas cccsssscensiccecesacsscescsaisenscodevectecenssesetesdecestsees 13 Solutions to Common Problems oooooccconoconncconaconaconacconaconacona cono cinncconcconos 40 Setting Oven Control ticas 14 Gare and Cleo 35 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 This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of pu
28. Use Add 1 Minute 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 or 24 hour display mode The clock display allows a choice between 12 or 24 hr modes The factory pre set clock display mode is 12 hours To set 12 or 24 hour display mode 1 Press and hold G for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes 3 Press srr to accept choice Figure 15 Clock set for 12 hour operation Figure 16 Clock set for 24 hour operation Changing between continuous bake setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature 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 continuously bake To change between continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature l Press and hold Timer Set Off for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On feature 3 Press to accept choice gt START Figure 17 12 Hour operation Figure 18 Continuous operation Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display The oven control is preset to display F Fahrenheit when shipped from the
29. a default temperature of 350 F 1 Arrange interior oven racks when cool Preheat oven as desired and place food in oven 2 For Cakes press the Cakes Breads until CAKES appears in the oven control display For Breads press the Cakes Breads until BREADS appears in the oven control display gt 3 Press ier Figure 31 Oven set for Cake baking BREADS Figure 32 Oven set for Bread baking Important note e Dark or dull pans and glass absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark over browned or under cooked foods To prevent this it may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time of some foods e Do not open the oven door too often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven e Breads will have better results baking on a single oven rack e Layer cakes will have best results using the Cakes function Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks place cookware on rack in positions 3 and 5 6 if using the offset oven rack For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack place offset oven rack in positions 3 or 4 22 Meat Probe When cooking meat such as roasts hams or poultry use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without any guesswork For some foods especially poultry and roasts testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked
30. and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures e 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 e Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner e Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly e Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil Setting Surface Burners Setting Double Ring Burner some models The versatile Double Ring surface burner offers a complete range of gas surface settings from the same burner position At the lowest setting only the burner s inner ring is active providing a smaller flame that is perfect for simmering If needed the burner s outer ring may be added and when set for HI will provide a gas flame that may be used to bring a large pan of liquid to boil quickly Operating the Double Ring Burner 1 Push right front surface burner control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position 2 Release the knob and rotate to the Lite position 3 Visually check that both inner and outer rings for the Double Ring burner are lit Figure 11 Once lit push in the control knob and to turn counterclockwise out of the Lite posi
31. b to the Lite position all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the surface burner you are setting will ignite e NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time This can cause uneven heating results e Inthe event of an electrical power outage the surface burners can be lit manually Use caution when lighting surface burners manually To light a surface burner hold a lit match to the burner head then slowly turn the surface control knob to Lite After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting e When operating the oven it is possible for residual heat from the oven to build up and over time to eventually transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above the oven door 11 Figure 8 Proper way to set burners We a e g Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop 4h CAUTION Do not place aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop If these items melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface Home Canning 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 website
32. cally change to a Warm amp Hold setting The Warm amp Hold function will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C Instructions for changing how the oven reacts after reaching the internal target temperature may be found later in this section 9 Press stor to cancel cooking at any time 23 Setting Oven Controls To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press Meat Probe and hold for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean and toggle until the Continu message appears then press ne to accept To set the oven to cancel cooking and automatically start Warm amp Hold after reaching the probe target temperature 1 Press Meat Probe and hold for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean and toggle until CAnCEL message appears then press sx to accept Figure 34 Probe set to continue cooking Figure 35 Probe set to cancel cooking Minimal Internal Cooking temperatures Food type Internal temperature Beef veal lamb roasts steak amp chops Medium 160 F 71 C Well done 170 F 77 C Fresh pork roasts steaks amp chops Medium 160 F 71 C Well done 170 F 77 C Ham 160 F 71 C Poultry Whole chicken turkey 165 F 74 C 165 F 74 C Poultry breasts roasts Stuffing cooked alone or in bird 165 F 74 C Leftovers 165 F 74 C Information courtesy the U S Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service The U S Departm
33. ce 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 Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded Be sure to have an appropriate foam type fire extinguisher available visible and easily accessible located near the appli ance 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 birth defects or other reproductive harms and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances Important Instructions for Using your Cooktop Use Proper Flame Size Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency e Know which knob controls each surface burner Place a pan of food on the burner before turning it on and turn the burner off before removing the pan e Always turn knob to the full Lite position when igniting top burners Visually check that burner has lit Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil e Utensi
34. ce Burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared e The smaller SIMMER burner on some models is best suited for simmering delicate sauces etc e The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs Some models are equipped with a center burner e The larger POWER burners on some models or TURBO BOIL burner on some models are recommended for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food To set surface burners l Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate Be sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate 2 Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counter clockwise out of the OFF position 3 Release the surface control knob and rotate to the Lite position Visually check that the burner is lit 4 Once the burner has a flame push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size Use the control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed Important notes e DO NOT cook with the surface control knob left in the Lite position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the control knob setting remains in the Lite position e When setting any surface control kno
35. circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Figure 13 Variety of racks and their uses The flat oven rack some models or flat handle oven rack some models may be used for most cooking needs The offset oven rack on some models is designed to place the base of the rack about 1 2 of a rack position lower than flat oven racks This design allows several additional positions between the flat rack positions To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack on some models in the lowest rack position for roasting large cuts of meat Setting Oven Controls NS E 4 Timer JaYo lo MN Cook 6 6 6 Delay Slow Warm O Cook a Hold o O 3 7 Cakes Conv Conv Breads Convert A ne 15 42 Warmer Drawer Use to keep cooked foods warm Timer Set Off Use to set or cancel timer Add 1 Minute Use to add additional minutes to timer Cook Time Use to enter length of cooking time Delay Start Use with Bake Conv bake Conv Convert and Self Clean functions to program a delay start Slow Cook Use to set Slow Cook function Warm amp Hold Use to select Warm Hold Pre Heat Use to precondition the oven temperature Cakes Breads Use for baking cakes and breads Conv Convert Use to select Conv Convert function Meat Probe Use to set Meat Probe Self Clean Use to set a 2 to 4 hour self clean cycle Conv Bake Use to select Conv bake function Bake
36. crisp or brown e Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur Cook times will vary depending on the weight fat content bone amp the shape of the roast e Use the recipe s recommended food temperature and a food thermometer to determine when the food is done e Preheating the oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cook feature e Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking 24 MONTE 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 refrigerator 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 To set Slow Cook 1 Position cookware 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 alow setting is needed press Slow Cook again to select the low setting 4 Press se to activate Slow Cook To cancel Slow Cook at any time press STOP 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 Warm amp Hold Wa
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38. display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature Figure 39 Oven showing Sabbath setting 28 Important note e It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active ONLY the following keys will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active 0 9 number keys Bake he E ALL OTHER KEYS should not be used once ine Sabbatn feature is active and e You may change the oven temperature once baking has started Press Bake use the numeric keys to enter the oven temperature change 170 to 550F and press srs 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 e It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature active be followed with two presses of the se key This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept If the oven temperature is set incorrectly the oven temperature will default to 170 F or 550 F Try to set the desired oven temperature again e If the oven light is needed during the Sabbath press O to turn oven light on before activating the Sabbath feature Once the oven light is turned ON and the Sabbath feature is active the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath feature is turned OFF If the ov
39. down about 1 hour and Hot is no longer displayed the door Opn message will appear Figure 54 When this message turns off the oven door may be opened A Noi 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 3 When the oven interior has completely cooled wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel Important note e The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Ist self clean cycle to help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Ist self clean cycle e 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 e The Self Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is active 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 l 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 Press Delay Start Using numeric keypad enter 9 O 0
40. e appliance 2 Replace bulb with a new Halogen bulb 3 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Figure 56 Replacing oven light Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door e Nae NB 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 See Figure 57 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely toward the oven door See Figure 58 A tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver may be required Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Figure 59 Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the oven door frame Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame See Figure 59 To replace oven door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Figure 59 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position See Figure 59 seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 60 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 57
41. eheating time is completed Rack position too high or too low Oven too hot Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven 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 permit 2 to 4 of air space 5 1 cm to 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 Use 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 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 do
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44. en light needs to be off be sure to turn the oven light off before activating the Sabbath feature e 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 the default 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 or 24 hour display mode Sabbath Feature cont d To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active E Press eA 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 Figure 40 Figure 40 Display showing power failure in Sabbath mode The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature however the oven cannot be turned bac
45. ent of Agriculture states Rare fresh beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F 60 C means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145 F 63 C for medium rare fresh beef Setting Oven Controls Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook function may be used to cook foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures Slow Cook provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot Slow Cook is ideal for roasting beef pork amp poultry Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt This is normal For Slow Cook two settings are available high Hi or low Lo The high setting is best for cooking foods from a 4 to 5 hour time period The low setting is best for cooking foods from a 8 to 9 hour time period Some tips for best results when using Slow Cook e Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking with the Slow Cook e When using a single oven rack place in oven rack position 2 or 3 e Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food items e 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 extended e Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn
46. erials touch these areas until they are cool These areas may include the cooktop surfaces facing the cooktop oven vent areas oven door and oven window TM Po not heat unopened food containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury 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 Wee When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do not use water or flour on grease fires Cover the fire with a pan lid use baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher 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 Read and follow these 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 Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 latest edition or in Canada CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI
47. erty damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service technician or the gas supplier Storage in or on appliance flammable materials should not be stored in an over 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 explo sives such as aerosol cans on or near the range Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which operate that operate by blowing a downward air flow onto a range shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the range and hood have been designed tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combi nation with each other Wee Never use this appliance as space heater to heat or warm room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning Tinta Do not use the oven or warming drawer tor storage Save th
48. ese instructions for future reference Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance Tip Over Hazard e A child or adult can tip the range and be killed e Verify the anti tip device has A E 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 Range leveling leg ARRE nti tip bracket To check if the anti tip bracket is installed properly use both arms and grasp the rear edge of the range back Carefully attempt to title range forward When properly installaed the range should not tilt forward Refer to the anti tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range on the backguard of the ranges Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Do not touch surface heating units or surface cooking elements areas near these units or elements or interior surface of the oven Surface heating areas and oven heating elements may be hot even though they appear cool 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 mat
49. for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician If L P conversion is needed contact your local L P Gas provider for assistance The L P conversion kit is provided with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR back side panel of the range Before installing the kit be sure to read the L P Installation Instructions and follow them carefully when making the installation Product Record You may find the model and serial number printed on an identification label The label is located on the lower right of the oven frame Open the drawer to see the serial label 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 Record the date of purchase model and serial number of your product in the corresponding space below Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Save your sales receipt for future reference Save these instructions for future reference Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners ANN To prevent flare ups and avoid creation of harmful by products do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grate
50. fter the Cook Time feature is activated press Cook Time to display any cook time remaining e Dark or dull pans and glass absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or over browning of foods To prevent this it may be necessary to reduce the oven temper ature or cook time to prevent over browning of some foods Dark pans are recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins e Do not open the oven door too often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven 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 PMG IINe 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 refrigerator 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 To program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5 30 to shut off automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375 F 1 Press Cook Time Enter 5 O using numeric keypad Press X to accept Press Delay Start Enter 5 3 O using numeric keys Press X to accept Press Bake Enter 3 7 5 using numeric keys 0 OP NOH A YD gt Pres
51. g the warmer drawer frequently while in use Warmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item Setting Bacon Hi Hamburger patties Hi Poultry Hi Pork chops Hi Fried food Hi Pizza Hi Gravies Med Casseroles Med Eggs Med Roasts beef pork or lamb Med Vegetables Med Biscuits Med Rolls hard Med Pastries Med Rolls soft Lo Empty dinner plates Lo Important note e 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 a warmer drawer 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 Setting Oven Controls Removing and replacing warmer drawer WM ININ e Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer To remove the warmer drawer 1 Turn power OFF to the appliance before removing the warmer drawer 2 Open the warmer drawer completely 3 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 Figure 47 4 The warmer drawer should now be released
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53. ility 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 In Canada in home repair service is not available in all areas nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transporta tion expenses if this product is located in a remote area as defined by Sears Canada Inc where an authorized servicer is not avail able This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 All rights reserved Printed in the USA 2 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow al 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 CAUTIO
54. ing any part of the range be sure all controls are turned of and the range is cool The range may be hot and could cause burns IM Une Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation Aluminum foil and utensils 7M ENGIN ie NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom and never cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks the air flow through the oven and may cause CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning Aluminum foil linings may trap heat and cause a fire hazard Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop e Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface burners 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 sued on the cooktop e If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop the cookware may be damaged or destroyed 37 Care and Cleaning Replacing the oven light NEALE Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity See Figure 56 To replace the oven interior light bulbs Important note Use a paper towel or cotton glove while handling the new bulb when installing 1 Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug th
55. is cool e For best results when broiling use quality broil pan along with a broil pan insert A broil pan is designed to drain the fat from food helping to reduce smoking and avoid splatter e When broiling always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food e Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function Food Rack Position etting Cook Time in minutes Ist side 2nd side lid Steak 1 thick th or 6th SSOF f 6 E Medium Steak 1 thick th or 6th 50 F AI Medium well Steak 1 thick th or 6th AE e 7 Well Por chops 3 4 SO we Chicken bone fA SO Chicken boneless th 450 F Br 6 Well Fish th 50 F as directed Well Shrimp th 50 F as directed Well Hamburger TRAPO E Hamburger a a BY Use the off set rack only in rack position 6 21 Setting Oven Controls Cakes Breads The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum baking performance for Cakes or Breads These functions work well for baking cakes brownies pies fresh or frozen baked custards cheesecakes breads rolls biscuits muffins and corn bread The Cakes function provides a preheat with a gentle cycling of heat giving cakes more volume and allowing delicate foods to cook more evenly The Breads function adds a special preheat feature to the bake cycle that thoroughly heats the oven from top to bottom to give more evenly browned foods To set the Cakes or Breads features with
56. k 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 Setting Oven Controls Proof Bread Warmer Drawer The warmer drawer has a Proof Bread feature that may be used to prepare bread dough The recommended length of time to keep fresh or thawed bread dough in the warmer drawer is about 45 60 minutes Times may vary depending on the dough Be sure however to follow the recipe s recommended times Since the bread dough will nearly double in volume be sure to place the prepared dough in a large bowl Arrange the warmer drawer rack in the downward position Figure 41 and place the bowl with dough on the warmer drawer rack Figure 41 Warmer drawer rack down for proofing bread To set Proof Bread using warmer drawer 1 Arrange the warmer drawer rack in warmer drawer and place bread dough in a large bowl on warmer drawer rack Close warmer drawer 2 Press ON OFF to turn ON warmer drawer Press Lo once set warmer drawer to Lo power setting 4 Press Lo again to activate Proof Bread feature The Proof Bread indicator light will glow when the Proof Bread feature is active Figure 42 5 When the bread dough is ready press ON OFF to turn the warmer drawer off and remove bread dough f
57. l handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface burners 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 burners e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e 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 e When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn the fan on Save these instructions for future reference Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Doing so may result in CARBON MONOXIDE poisoning Use care when opening over 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 clear 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 i
58. lame size TNO ONE Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil A higher flame wastes energy and increases your risk of being burned by the flame These settings are based for medium weight metal or aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment A good flame is clear blue and hardly visible in a well lighted room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow orange Correct flame setting Incorrect flame setting Figure 7 Proper flame size for efficient cooking For most cooking start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking For deep fat frying use a thermometer and adjust the surface knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be under cooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly Flame size Type of cooking High flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steaming Low flame Keep foods cooking poach ing and stewing Setting Surfa
59. ment may be made if your oven control has been set to display C Celsius tempera tures Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius is plus or minus 19 C 27 Setting Oven Controls Restoring factory default settings When new your appliance left the factory with predetermined oven control settings Over time the user may make changes to these default settings The following options have user settings that may be modified and may have been set with changes since the appliance was new e 12 or 24 hour display mode e Continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Savings mode e Silent or audible control e Oven temperature display Fahrenheit or Celsius is Oven temperature adjustments e Stored recipes We Unate p If you choose to restore to factory default settings ALL of the above user settings will be restored to factory default settings the oven temperature offset will reset and any stored recipe information will be cleared To restore oven control to factory default settings l Press and hold the 7 key until acceptance tone sounds about 6 seconds 2 Press sry The control has been reset with the default settings Setting Oven Controls 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 The Cook Time and Delay Start keys are used to
60. operly insert the probe temperature probe into a the food DO NOT preheat or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe Probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool panels 2 Place the prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the Loa oven 3 Plug the meat probe into the probe receptacle located on the left front oven cavity side 4 When the meat probe is correctly plugged in to receptacle the probe icon will illuminate in the oven control display 5 To set the target temperature press Meat Probe once then enter the desired target internal temperature using the numeric key pads default setting is 170 F 77 C Press Es to accept the meat probe target temperature Close tne oven door 6 Set the oven control for Bake Conv Bake or Conv Roast and the desired oven temperature The meat probe cannot be set with Broil or Self Clean 7 During the cooking process the actual meat probe tempera ture will display by default To view the target temperature press the Meat Probe once After 6 seconds the display will show the actual meat probe temperature If the target temperature needs to be changed during the cooking process press Meat Probe once and use the numeric keys to adjust the target temperature Press ae to accept any change 8 The oven control will provide 3 beeps when the internal target temperature is reached By default the oven will automati
61. or only after shortest recommended baking time Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review the following list It may save you time and expense Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed Problem Poor baking results Oven does not operate Oven light does not work Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Self clean does not work Oven racks discolored or do not slide easily Oven smokes excessively when broiling Oven control panel beeps and displays any F or E code error Soil not completely removed after self clean Solution Many factors effect baking results Use proper oven rack position Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven Try adjusting the recipes recommended temperature or baking time See Self Clean on page 33 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold The time of day is not set The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven Be sure oven controls are set properly See Setting the Clock on page 15 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual Service wiring is not complete Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket See Replacing the oven light on page 37 Excessive spills in oven Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven
62. pressing Accent Light once When the Accent light has been manually turned on it will remain on until manually turned off by pressing Accent Light again The Accent light brightness is adjustable from O to 100 percent To adjust Accent light brightness l Press and hold Accent Light until an acceptance tone sounds about 6 seconds 2 The default brightness setting of 100 will appear in the display Figure 37 3 Using the numeric keys enter any digit from O to 100 to change the brightness level Entering O Figure 38 will effectively turn the Accent light OFF until the brightness level is adjusted to a higher level 4 Press gt sper to save the desired brightness setting Note To check the brightness level after adjusting press the Accent Light key once For further adjustment repeat steps 1 3 and 4 above 26 Figure 37 Accent light at highest intensity Figure 38 Accent light at lowest setting Operating oven lights The interior oven lights will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened 3 to turn the interior oven lights ON and OFF whenever Press the oven door is closed The oven light will not operate in Self Clean 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 in use To replace the interior oven light see
63. r water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp Door liner and body parts cloth and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating Oven racks e Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry Oven door e 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 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 e Do not clean the oven door gasket On self clean models the oven door gasket is made of a woven material which is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or remove this gasket 35 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners RAAL To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool Me Will Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet
64. rchase 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 maintenance A service technician to clean or maintain this product mH AR sp 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 merchantab
65. rm amp Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished After 3 hours the Warm amp Hold will shut off automatically Warm amp Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures Warm amp Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C 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 refrigerator 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 To set Warm amp Hold l If needed arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven 2 Press Warm amp Hold HLd will appear in the display If no other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm amp Hold will clear 3 Press se Warm amp Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours To turn Warm amp Hold off at any time press STOP To add Warm amp Hold to automatically turn ON after baking 45 minutes with default oven set temperature of 350 F l Press Cook Time Enter 4 5 using numeric keypad Press _ to accept START Press Bake Press Xx to accept Press Warm amp Hold Hld will appear in the display N amp O amp BRB YW ND Press srr to accept When the cook time
66. rner only operates properly with two burner caps in place Be sure the burner cap lips are positioned facing down towards the burner head and into the recessed areas Figure 4 on each side of the burner head Be sure both burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on the burner head before operating Check the fit for each cap using the same method for the round burner caps by gently sliding each cap from side to side Please note that the burner cap lips should NOT move out of recessed areas of the burner head Dual burner head some models Burner cap Y Burner cap lip poe Burner head Burner caps Recessed areas Burner head Figure 4 Dual burner head using two burner caps Before Setting Surface Controls Installing burner grates A 7 00 E Do not use the surface burners without the burner caps and burner grates properly installed Missing pieces or improper installation may lead to spills burns or damage to your range and cookware Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop To install burner grates place grates flat side down and align into the cooktop recess Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess Figure 5 Proper grate installation Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware A Nilo DO NOT place flammable items such as
67. rom warmer drawer Hi e PROOF BREAD Lo a Hi Lo Warmer Drawer Figure 42 Bread Proof indicator light 29 Setting Oven Controls Warmer Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures such as vegetables gravies meats casseroles biscuits rolls and pastries It is not recommended 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 OTE 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 refrigerator 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 AENT Storage in or on appliance flammable materials should not be stored in an oven warmer drawer near surface units 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
68. s srr When the programmed cook time ends l End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically Figure 27 2 The oven control will beep 3 times every 30 seconds as a reminder until is pressed a STOP Important note e Delay Start may be set using a 24 hour clock See Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode for more information e The Delay Start feature may be used with the Conv Bake Conv Roast Conv Convert Bake Slow Cook and Preheat functions and Self Clean Delay Start or Cook Time will not operate with the Broil function Setting Conv Bake Benefits of the convection bake feature e Foods may cook up to 25 to 30 faster saving time and energy e Multiple rack baking Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven 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 food items will cook faster and more evenly with the convection feature Conv Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 300 F 148 C to 550 F 288 C Suggestions for Convection baking e For optimum cooking results it is recommended to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies biscuits and breads
69. s are properly installed and in the correct locations BEFORE operating the cooktop burners Important Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a surface burner When placing the burner caps be sure that all burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT allow spills food cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening On round style burners the burner cap lip Figure 1 should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level Refer to Figure 2for correct and incorrect burner cap placement Once in place you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side Figure 3 to be sure it is centered and firmly seated When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side Check and be sure that all oval style some models burner caps are correctly in place on oval burner heads Burner cap Vy Burner cap lip Burner head Figure 1 Burner cap on burner head WT r Correct burner cap Incorrect burner cap placement placement Figure 2 Correct placement L Incorrect placement R Figure 3 Moving cap gently until seated properly Double Ring style burners some models The Double Ring bu
70. safety this appliance must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an elec trical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded If a two prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Grounding type wall receptacle Do not cut remove or bypass the grounding plug under any circumstances Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do not use an adapter plug and extension cord or remove grounding prong from the power cord Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury fire or death This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug For your protec tion against shock hazard it should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions Important note This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum L P Gas Conversion to L P Gas Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L P gas is not made by a qualified installer or electrician IGN Any additions changes or conver sions required in order
71. set the Sabbath feature The Sabbath feature may only be used after the Bake function is active Once the oven is properly set using the Bake function and the Sabbath mode is active the oven will remain continuously ON until the Sabbath feature is cancelled The Sabbath feature will override the factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving feature and start the continuous bake mode 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 refrigerator 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 To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350 F and activate the Sabbath feature l Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day 2 Arrange oven racks place cookware in oven and close oven door Press Bake gt 4 Press orp If Cook Time or Delay Start are not needed skip this step and continue to step 6 If a Cook Time or Delay Start are desired enter the times at this point Refer to the Cook Time and Delay Start sections for detailed instructions 6 Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start keys simul taneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature Once the feature is set SAb Figure 39 will appear in the
72. sit or stand on any part of the appliance including the warmer drawer P1 e7 ilolN Y Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned Important note The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may require extra force to open and close the drawer 30 Arranging warmer drawer rack positions The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways e In the upright position Figure 43 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 e In the downward position Figure 44 to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware for example rolls or pastries and dinner plates on the rack Figure 43 Warmer drawer rack in upright position Figure 44 Warmer drawer rack in downward position Warmer Drawer Controls The warmer drawer control is located on the left side of the control panel Use the warmer drawer control key to turn ON and OFF and make temperature adjustments Available temper ature settings are approximate and are designated by Lo Med and Hi Figure 46 If needed refer to Warmer drawer recom mended food settings provided in this section Warmer drawer indicator light The warmer drawer indicator light is located beside the ON OFF key Figure 45 It glows when the warmer drawer is turned ON
73. st use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth For stubborn soils located in the slots use a small gauge wire or needle to clean Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully cleaned Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing hard or it could be damaged To clean the burner head ignition ports Each burner head has a small ignition port located as illus trated Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil With the burner head in place use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port refer to Figure 55 round style shown oval models on some models not shown Important Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use When replacing the burner caps be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of the burner heads The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT allow spills food cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice holder opening General Cleaning Refer to the Cleaning recommendation information in the Care and Cleaning section for more details about cleaning specific parts of the range Melo Before manually clean
74. stop rotating until the oven door is closed 20 Setting Conv Roast The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convec tion fan to roast meats and poultry Meats cooked with Conv Roast function will be juicer and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside Conv Roast may be set for any oven temperature between 300 F 148 C to 550 F 288 C Suggestions for Conv Roast e Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Conv Roast e Since Conv Roast cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 from the recommended cook time of your recipe check the food at this time If necessary increase cook time until the desired doneness is obtained e Do not cover foods when dry roasting 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 2 Press gt START E To cancel Conv Roast at any time press stop Important note e The convection fan will begin rotating 6 minutes after 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 func
75. tems can melt or ignite Always handle oven racks when the oven is cool Place oven racks in desired positions while the oven is cool if a rack must be moved while the oven is hot use extreme caution Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposi tion Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven Remove all cookware 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 Do not use aluminum foil or other protec tive liners to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these may result in risk of electric shock or ire Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always cook in proper cookware and always use the over racks Important Instructions for Cleaning Your Range Mia Before manually cleaning any part ot the range be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool Cleaning a hot range can cause burns e Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Pay particular attention to the area around each burner element Do not allow grease to accumulate e On models with stainless steel cooktops clean with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth Rinse with clean water
76. the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency Routinely clean the cooktop Wipe with a clean damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame See the following sections for more instructions To clean recessed and contoured areas of cooktop If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas blot up spill with an absorbent cloth Rinse with a clean damp cloth and wipe dry To clean burner grates e Clean when the grates are cool e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser e Food soils containing acids may affect the finish Clean immediately after the grates are cool e Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning To clean burner caps e Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled e Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and absorbent cloth e Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap e Do not use abrasive cleaners They can scratch porcelain e Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher e Do not operate surface burners without burner caps properly in place See IMPORTANT notes below 36 ignition port orifice port Figure 55 Cooktop burner head To clean the surface burner heads For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head and slots To clean fir
77. the difficulty of major cleaning later Surface Type Recommendation Aluminum and Vinyl e Use hot soapy water and a cloth Dry with a clean cloth Painted body parts e Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of s in r and water Follow rinsing the area with clean water dry an lish with Painted decorative trims vinegar and water Follow by rinsing the area with clean water dry and polish with a soft cloth Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first e Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel Excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or paper towels They will damage the finish Easy Clean Stainless Steel e Your oven finish may be Easy Clean Stainless Steel some models Clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth Do not use any store bought cleaners like stainless steel cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing any abrasive chlorides chlorine or ammonia lt is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50 50 solution of water and vinegar Porcelain enamel broiler pan and e Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 insert available by mail order solution of clea
78. tion and adjust to the desired flame size 4 When adjusting for a low or simmer type flame setting continue to rotate the control knob counterclockwise from MED setting towards LO Figure 9 Between the MED and LO setting the flame for the outer ring portion of the burner will turn off leaving only the inner burner with a flame for simmering Figure 11 Make any further flame adjustments as needed Figure 9 Setting the double ring burner OFF Bice HI MED LO Figure 10 Burner levels Figure 1 Burner at highest L setting and simmer R 71e Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop 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 range cooktop We iaei Do not place aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop If these items melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface Important e DO NOT cook with the surface control knob left in the Lite position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the control knob setting remains in the Lite position e When setting any surface control knob to the Lite position all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the surface burner you are setting will ignite e NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking
79. tion temperature may be set at any temperature between 400 F 205 C and 550 F 288 C Be aware that the suggested broil settings table Table 1 provide recommendations only Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table follow 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 5 minutes before adding food Position cookware in oven Close door before broiling Press Broil gt Press starr Ah YN Broil on one side until food is browned turn an broil other side until done to your satisfaction E STOP 6 When finished broiling press E To cancel Broil at any time press stop 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 the fire Flour may be explosive Table 1 Suggested broil settings Setting Oven Controls i A Figure 30 Broil rack positions L Broil pan and insert R Pi le Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior exterior oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns Important note e Always arrange oven racks when oven
80. y or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth The Self Clean function allows you to set any amount of cleaning time from 2 hours to 4 hours A 3 hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning 2 hour time for light soils and a 4 hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils Read before starting Self Clean Be sure to read all the following caution and important state ments BEFORE starting the self cleaning cycle We ple DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance During the self cleaning cycle the outside of the range can become very hot to touch and can cause burns DO NOT line the oven walls racks bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil Doing so will destroy heat distribution produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior Aluminum foil will melt to the interior of the oven A 7 0 E The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room We Uhale DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system 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 Important note Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and

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