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Kenmore Elite 4.6 cu. ft. Slide-In Electric Range - Black Owner's Manual

1. stew Low LO 1 8 Keep warm melt simmer A CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Noli Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements We laei Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop To operate the single radiant element l Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element 2 Press the ON OFF key and adjust temperatures from Lo to HI 3 When cooking is complete turn the radiant surface element off before removing the cookware Setting Surface Controls Important notes e For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process e Do not straddle cookware over two heating elements Use proper size cookware for the radiant cooking area e Refer to the suggested radiant surface element settings for suggested power level settings Table 1 A glowing re
2. Cooktop Maintenance on page 32 Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface 31 Care and Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recom mended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface Visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a nonabrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protec tive finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not e Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using e Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen e Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan e Drop heavy or hard objects on the
3. Recommendation Use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls off activate oven lockout Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping control panel especially when wiping around the controls area When rinsing use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Polish with a lint free cloth Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh s
4. Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum 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 Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops e Porcelain enamel on metal Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic e Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass Important note Do not place empty aluminum glass or porcelain enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty amp they may bond to the ceramic cooktop If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop About the ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat bottomed cookware should be used The type and size of co
5. 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 2 to 4 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven Do not use pans that are dented or warped Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time Solutions to Common Problems Before You Call Before you call for service review the following list lt may save you time and expense Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed Problem Poor baking results 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 29 if you fee
6. an open window ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the first self clean cycle to help eliminate the normal odors associated the initial clean cycle When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain locked until the oven has cooled sufficiently In addition to the clean time that was programmed allow about 1 hour for the oven to cool before opening the oven door The Self Clean function will not operate when 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 keys enter 9 O O for time to start Press citer to accept Press Self Clean oO Mm kK WD gt Press eng If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active E l Press stop 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 50 When this message turns off the oven door may be opened 3 Before restarting Self Clean be sure to read important notes below Important note e When Self Clean is active you may check the amount of clean time remaining by pressing the Self Clean key once e If your clock is set with the default 12 hr display mode the Delay Start for a S
7. ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack e e 1 s Figure 51 Do not slide pans 32 Cooktop Cleaning WILDE DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Mello Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean Figure 52 Using razor blade to remove burned on matter Plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic c
8. glide placement 2 Carefully line up both sides of the warmer drawer glide rails to the outer compartment glide channels located inside the empty warmer drawer compartment See Figure 56 z Left hand channel Right hand channel a Figure 56 Channel alignment 3 While holding the warmer drawer level and square using the warmer drawer handle push do not force the warmer drawer all the way into the outer compartment glide channels all the way into the range Open the warmer drawer again to verify the glides have seated If you do not hear the levers click or the bearing glides do not feel seated remove the warmer drawer and repeat Steps 1 through 3 again This will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides 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 2 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 3 Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides Do not use the oven door handle See Figure 59 4 Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the oven door frame 5 Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on
9. in the display for a few seconds Setting 12 hour or 24 hour display mode The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr modes The factory pre set clock display mode is 12 hours To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode 1 Press and hold Set Clock for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes Figure 22 gt 3 Press starr to accept choice Figure 22 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving The oven control has a factory preset built in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours The control may be programmed to override this feature to bake continuously To change between continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving feature l Press and hold Timer Set Off for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On Figure 23 feature gt 3 Press start to accept choice Figure 23 12 hr energy saving L and continuous setting R Setting Oven Controls Changing Oven Temperature Display The oven control is preset for temperatures in F Fahrenheit when shipped from the factory The control can be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius To change the display to F Fahrenheit or C Celsius 1 Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds 2 Once F or C appears in the display press Self Clean to toggle between Fahren
10. k org This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath Holidays Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control Bake heating is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode Oven controls are locked during Sabbath mode You must first set the Bake feature and temperature s needed for the oven and the Cook Time and Delay Start options if needed Any settings made prior to setting the Sabbath mode will be visible in the displays The Cook Time option if set prior to the Sabbath mode will give one audible alert at the end of Cook Time The Sabbath mode will override the factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving mode and the appliance will stay on until the cooking features are cancelled If any of the cooking features are cancelled when the appliance is in the Sabbath mode no audible or visual indicators will be available to verify the can cellation If the oven interior lights are needed be sure to activate them prior to setting the Sabbath mode Once the oven light is turned on and the Sabbath mode is active the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are turned off The oven door will not activate the interior oven lights when the oven door is opened or closed It is recommended that any oven temperature modification made within an active Sabbath mode be followed with 2 presses of the START key This
11. of part installation All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes Canada Warranty Coverage Two Year Limited Warranty on Appliance For two years from the date of purchase free repair will be provided if any non consumable part of this appliance fails due to defects in material or workmanship If the appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes this coverage applies for only 90 days from the purchase date For information concerning possible additional coverage call 1 800 4 MY HOME This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship and will NOT pay for 1 Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock 2 Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product Consumable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts incandescent 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 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purp
12. 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 29 Excessive spills on oven bottom Clean before starting self clean If your oven is cooking poorly or self clean is performing badly perform the following check Press Broil Press START Place your hand near the handle on the oven door Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand If so your unit is functioning properly and you have had a Power Failure in your home If no air stream is present call a service technician to replace your cooling fan 37 Before You Call Convection fan does not rotate Surface element is too hot or not hot enough Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly Scratches or abrasions on cooktop su
13. process Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting e Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking e Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat e A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area Using Turbo Boil Flex Element The Turbo Boil Flex feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which can bring food items to boil much quicker Figure 13 The left front radiant element will be clearly marked if this feature is available on your range If equipped with the Turbo Boil Flex feature place the cookware on the left front surface element and follow the instructions See Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements in this section TURBO BOIL FLEX ON OFF Warmer Drawer Figure 13 Turbo Boil Flex element control BO B yuk 911 Figure 14 TURBO BOIL Flex element Cooktop Lockout Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON including Warmer Zone This feature will only lockout the coo
14. recommenda tions only Depending on cooking preferences you can increase or decrease cooking times or move food to a different rack position If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely 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 44 CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven When cooking the oven interior exterior oven racks and oven will become very hot which can cause burns Important note e Always arrange oven racks when oven is cool Close door when broiling 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 Do not use the pan without the insert Do not cover the insert with foil the exposed grease could ignite e When broiling always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food Table 3 Suggested Broil Settings Food Rack Position etting Steak 1 thick Steak 1 thick Steak 1 thick 4th or 5th Setting Oven Controls 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
15. set Slow Cook 1 Position bakeware in oven and close oven door 2 Press Slow Cook HI will appear in the display indicating the default temperature setting is for high 3 If a low setting is needed press Slow Cook again to select the low setting ae to activate Slow Cook A Press To cancel Slow Cook at any time press sto 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 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 pro
16. the ceramic cooktop 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 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 43 and place the bowl with dough on the warmer drawer rack Figure 43 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 and the Proof Bread indicator light will turn on This is the automatic setting for using the Proof Bread feature 5 When the bread dough is ready press ON OFF to turn the warmer drawer off and remove bread dough from warmer drawer ON OFF Warmer Drawer Figure 44 Use Warmer Drawer control to set Proof Bread 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
17. to areas beyond the surface elements The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Figure 9 Single burners rear TURBO BOIL FLEX front L and triple burner front R Figure 10 Controls and Element Size Selector 10 Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows Figure 9 e Two smaller 7 inch radiant elements and one 6 inch element located in the rear of the cooktop e One triple 6 9 or 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position e One 9 inch TURBO BOIL FLEX radiant element located at the left front position Important note White glass cooktops only Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements the glass surface will turn light green
18. 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 190 C l Press Cook Time Enter 5 O using numeric keys Press starr to accept Press Delay Start Enter 5 3 O using numeric keys Press srr to accept Press Bake Enter 3 7 5 190 using numeric keys oP NOAA YD Press srr When the programmed cook time ends End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically Figure 34 The oven control will beep 3 times every 30 seconds as a reminder until stop key is pressed Important note e Delay Start may be set using a 24 hr clock To set clock for 24 Hr operation See Setting 12 hour or 24 hour display mode on page 15 for more information The Delay Start feature may be used with 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 Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550 F The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400 F 205 C and 550 F 288 C The suggested broil settings table Table 3 are
19. when the element is first turned off This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down Important Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care and Cleaning section and Solutions to Common Problems checklist section of this Use and Care Guide Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Use Suggested settings for various cooking needs below to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements Suggested settings for single and dual some models radiant surface elements Table 1 Suggested settings for various cooking needs Settings Type of Cooking High HI 9 Start most foods bring water to boil pan broiling Medium high 7 8 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Medium 5 6 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steam vegetables Medium low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach
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21. Read and follow all the warnings cautions and important notes regarding the instructions and precautions for unpacking installing and servicing your appliance Remove all tape and packaging before using the oven Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the oven Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of ovens become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough cause burns such as the oven door windows and the oven vent e Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements In Canada install in accordance with CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical code Part 1 and local electrical code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this oven e User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi cally recommended in t
22. Use amp Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Espa ol Model Modelo 790 4256 Kenmore Elite Slide in Electric Range Estufa El ctrica Deslizable color number num ro de color P N 139901304 Rev A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenm www sears com Table of Contents Setting Oven Controls aiii 14 Carsiand Clica 31 Before Setting surface Controls ninia Z Before ou Calida 36 Seting Surface CONTO uscar esti isis iaa in 10 OYENDO cal 36 Before Setting Oven Controls oooccocnconaconnconanonnnconaconanoonnconoconaconncconacononons 13 Solutions to COMMON Problems cooccooccconaconaconaconacconaconacoonaconaconocono cono 37 Kenmore Elite Warranty When this appliance is installed operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions the following warranty coverage applies To arrange for warranty service call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 U S A Warranty Coverage One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance For one year from the date of purchase free repair will be provided if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Two Year Limited Warranty on Ceramic Cooktop if equipped For two years from the date of purchase if a ceramic cooktop fails due to thermal shock or a ceramic cooktop element is defective a free replacement part will be supplied After the first year from purchase date you are responsible for the labor cost
23. Use a straight edge to check canner bottom e Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop e Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly e Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil e Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware Only flat bottom cookware should be used The type and size of cookware the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread
24. ace items while firmly holding even heavier items in place The rack is held in place securely and will not extend beyond the glide stop position unless it is released manually Figure 19 Pulling Glide rack to stop position To remove the Glide rack for cleaning or when performing a self clean cycle 1 Grasp the locking bar beneath the handle as shown in Figure 18 Pulling up on this bar unlocks the rack 2 When the lock is released pull the rack towards you until it stops Figure 19 3 Grasp the Glide rack on both sides and gently lift it up to allow the rack to move past the stop position Figure 20 and remove the rack To replace set the Glide rack into the desired rack position by using the directions in step 3 in reverse Figure 20 Correct angle for removing or inserting the Glide rack Air circulation in the oven For best air circulation when baking allow a space of 2 inches 5 cm around the bakeware for proper air circulation Be sure pans and bakeware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity Hot air must be able to circulate around bakeware for even heat to reach the food Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Timer Set Off Delay Start Pre Heat D Meat Probe 2 Add 1 Minute O Slow Cook Cakes Breads Self Clean 13 Cook Time O Warm amp Hold C
25. adiant heating element to cycle on and off even at the HI setting Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat e Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning and Before You Call sections of this Use amp Care Guide Types of cooktop surface elements The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop The warmer zone feature on some models located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only A dual or triple on some models radiant element allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together 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 and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures Tips and procedures for canning foods e Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning e
26. anagement Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 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 Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the hazard type DEFINITIONS A 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 TT Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially azardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Storage In or On Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plastic ware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the oven Do Not Leave Children Alone hildren should not be left alone or unat tended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any par
27. aning Care and Cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils 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 MOI Ne Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire e Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under ANY circumstances e Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface Replacing the oven light Me Will 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 53 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 the a
28. ath feature Figure 45 Oven set for Sabbath baking Important note Do not attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active The following keys will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active 0 9 number keys Bake strand p All other keys should not be used once the Sabbath feature is active e You may change the oven temperature once baking has started Press Bake use the numeric keys to enter the oven temperature change 170 F to 550F and press ser for Jewish Holidays only e Remember that the oven control will no longer provide audible tones or display any further changes when the Sabbath feature is active 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 If a Delay Start time longer than 11 hours and 59 minutes is desired set the oven control for the 24 hour day display mode setting For detailed instructions see Setting 12 hour or 24 hour display mode on page 15 To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active m Press stop Setting Oven Controls 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 long
29. be 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 37 Figure 37 Probe into thickest part of thigh Setting Oven Controls Important note Changing how the oven reacts after reaching the target temper ature must be done before starting the cooking process To set meat probe probe receptacle connector handle Qe probe cable l Prepare the food and properly insert the tempera ture probe into the food DO NOT preheat or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe Probe should be inserted into the food and recep tacle while the oven is still cool 2 Place the prepared food on a probe sensor the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven 3 Plug the meat probe into the probe receptacle located on the left front oven cavity side On some models the recep tacle can be found at the top of the oven cavity 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 ee to accept the meat probe target tem
30. ccidentally turned ON including Warmer Zone This feature will only lockout the cooktop features To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON 1 Be sure all surface element controls are OFF 2 Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds When the cooktop is locked the cooktop locked indicator icon will appear in the oven control display window Figure 7 Figure 7 Cooktop lockout indicator The message will appear in the cooktop display windows whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active Figure 8 Figure 8 Dashes indicating that cooktop feature is locked If a triple beep sounds entry error tone instead check and be sure all surface elements are turned OFF before activating the Cooktop Lockout feature To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature OFF Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds The cooktop locked indicator light will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used for normal cooking operations Important notes If Cooktop Lockout is active and a power failure occurs when power is restored the cooktop will remember the setting and remain locked Starting a Self Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature The cooktop will remain locked until the self clean cycle is finished and the oven door has unlocked Before Setting Surface Controls Important notes e Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the r
31. 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 177 C and to shut off after 30 minutes l Press Cook Time 2 Enter 3 O using numeric keys 3 Press starr to accept 4 Press Bake 5 Press cher When the programmed cook time ends End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off automatically Figure 34 The oven control will beep 3 times every 30 seconds as a reminder until 6 is pressed Figure 34 Display showing cooking has ended Important note e The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast Slow Cook and Preheat Cook Time will not operate with the Broil function e The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless oven is set for continuous cooking e To check the time remaining during a timed cooking function press the Cook Time key once and the time remaining will appear in the display momentarily 20 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 A WARNING Food poisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger ator first Even
32. crubbing cleaners Polish with a lint free cloth Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed Clean heavier soils with hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp 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 must be removed from oven cavity Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer s instructions Rinse with clean water and dry 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 Be sure to read all information on how to care for your cooktop contained in the Cooktop Maintenance and Cooktop Cleaning sections starting on page 32 Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop See
33. d surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 6 9 or 12 inch expandable element Figure 11 Element e Size Figure 12 Element size selector The element size of some burners can be set after ON OFF is pressed and the Element Size indicator light comes on By pressing the Element Size key the size of the element heating surface can be expanded or reduced by toggling the key Mojo NY Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements We NU ilo NE Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Important notes e For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process e The surface controls can be adjusted to provide the exact amount of heat needed for the cooking
34. 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 2 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 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 57 4 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 5 Close the oven door Important Special Door Care Instructions e Most oven doors contain glass that can break e Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place e 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 35 roller pin hinge arm Care and Cleaning Se 5 SAA Oven door hinge locations Figure 58 Door hinge locks 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 T
35. ed off when Self Clean is active AIR GUARD Figure 47 Air Guard feature active Restoring Factory Default Settings Your appliance was set with predetermined default oven control settings The following options may have been modified since the appliance was new e 12 or 24 hr display mode e Continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Savings mode e Silent or audible control e Oven temperature display Fahrenheit or Celsius e Oven temperature adjustments UPO To restore oven control to factory default settings MANO If you choose to restore any of the options by using this method all user settings will be restored to the factory default settings This includes the oven temperature offset that will reset to O zero l Press and hold 7 on numeric keys until acceptance tone sounds about 6 seconds 2 Press a The control has been reset with the default settings Adjusting Oven Temperatures Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures 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 tempera ture 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 t
36. elf Clean can only be programmed to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes after the time showing in the display be sure to set the clock to current time before programming a delay start To set a Delay Start Self Clean to begin 12 or more hours maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes after the time of setting be sure to first set the control in the 24 Hr display mode e f Self Clean was active and then interrupted by a power failure or cancelled before the oven was thoroughly cleaned it may be necessary to run another Self Clean cycle e If the oven temperature was high enough when Self Clean was interrupted the oven control may not allow another Self Clean cycle to be set for up to 4 hours 30 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 the difficulty of major cleaning later Surface Type Aluminum and Vinyl Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Oven control panel Control membrane Decorative trim some models Easy Clean Stainless Steel some models Stainless Steel some models Porcelain enamel broiler pan and insert available by mail order Porcelain parts Door liner and body parts Oven racks Oven door Cooktop Care and Cleaning Ceramic Cooktop Cooktop surface burners and burner grates cleaning
37. emperature by 20 F l Press and hold Bake for about 6 seconds The factory offset temperature of O zero should appear in the display 2 Enter 2 O using numeric keys 3 Press Self Clean to toggle between plus if increasing temperature or minus if decreasing the temperature 4 Press SiNi to accept change Important note e Oven temperature adjustments will not change the Broil or Self Clean function temperatures e f the temperature shows an adjustment of 20 F and a 20 F adjustment is needed toggle between the minus or plus in the display by pressing the Self Clean key 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 Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans with very high temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures The high temperature elim inates soils completely 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 a cleaning time from 2 hours to 4 hours A 3 hour cleaning time is recommended for normal cleaning 2 hours for light cleaning and 4 hours for heavy cleaning Read before starting Self Clean A NWE Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance During the self cleaning cycle the outside of the oven can become very hot to touch a
38. en 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 al eG Wars Litt te LAE CLEAN 0 Figure 49 Door locking L and active Clean R shown Setting Oven Controls When Self Clean is finished We ile 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 The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled 1 Cin message will turn off and Hot will appear in display window Figure 50 Once the oven has cooled down about 1 hour and Hot is no longer displayed the door Opn message will appear When this message turns off the oven door may be opened Important note Attempting to force open the oven door before the door Opn message is gone from the display can ruin the motor door latch 3 When the oven interior has completely cooled wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel Figure 50 Hot message showing oven door locked L door OPn message will flash while door is opening Important note The kitchen area should be well ventilated Use
39. er air circulation Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Bake The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven s heat uniformly and continuously around the oven Figure 29 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 Figure 29 Air circulation in the convection function Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly with the convection feature it is advisable to reduce recipe s recom mended temperature by 25 for best results Follow the recipe s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time Conv Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C Benefits of the convection bake feature Foods may cook up to 25 faster saving time and energy Multiple rack baking For Best Results Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies biscuits and breads Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low side to allow heated air to circulate around the food Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or over browning of foods lt may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature 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 To set Conv Bake with a default oven set tempera
40. er 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 46 Figure 46 Display showing Sabbath failure The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath Holidays After the Sabbath observance turn off the Sabbath feature Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start keys for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath feature off SF will disappear from the display and the oven may be used with all normal functions Using Air Guard feature Your appliance is equipped with a catalytic oven exhaust cleaner that may be turned on during any active oven cooking process This feature helps remove smoke and eliminates 85 of the odors generated when using your oven If you wish to have Air Guard clean the oven exhaust once i cooking has started press Are Guard To turn Air Guard off press Kee again Guard Important note The Air Guard indicator light will display when the Air Guard is active Figure 47 Air Guard will turn on automatically and cannot be manually turn
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42. food 2 Position bakeware in oven to the preferred rack position Figure 35 3 Press Broil gt Press start 5 Broil on one side until food is browned turn and broil other side until done to your satisfaction 6 When finished broiling press soy 7 To cancel Broil at any time press a STOP j CERK Figure 35 Broil rack positions and broil pan with insert If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance you may purchase them Call Sears at 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087 Cook Time in minutes Preparation Ist side 2nd iae E 7 sore e A E edium well A a e Fish th 50 51288 C as directed ell Hamburger 1 thick Hamburger 1 thick Use the offset rack when broiling in the 5th position 21 COMAS 57713 INCA EI Setting Oven Controls Setting Conv Roast The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convec tion fan to roast meats and poultry Meats cooked using the Conv Roast function will be juicier and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside Conv Roast may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C Suggestions for Conv Roast e Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Conv Roast Since Conv Roast cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 from the recommended cook time of your recipe If necessary increase co
43. gure 31 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 31 Check Food reminder shown in display To program oven for Conv Convert with recipe temperature of 425 F 218 C and to shut off after 30 minutes l Press Conv Bake Enter 4 2 5 2 1 8 using numeric keys gt Press start to accept Press Cook Time Enter 3 O using numeric keys to accept Press START N PD amp BR WN Press Conv Convert Set bake temperature will convert to a lower temperature and begin baking process To cancel Conv Convert at any time press stor Important note e When using Conv Convert feature 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 stop rotating until the oven door is closed Setting Oven Controls Cakes and 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 all
44. he 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 Cookies and biscuits put into oven before the preheating time is completed Oven rack is overcrowded Dark pans absorbs heat too fast Cakes put in oven before preheating time is completed Rack position too high or too low Oven too hot Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Oven not level Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded Pan warped Oven too cool Oven overcrowded Oven door opened too frequently Causes 36 Corrections Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 2 to 4 of air space 5 1 cm 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 2 to 4 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm of space on
45. he manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the oven e Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the oven at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e Never modify or alter the construction of an oven by removing the leveling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the oven e Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the oven If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes the oven will begin to operate again Once the power resumes reset the clock and oven function e Cold temperatures can damage the elec tronic control When using this appliance for the first time or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32 F 0 C for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance Save these instructions for future reference 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS Be sure to have an appropriate foam type fire extinguisher available visible and easily located near the appliance IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which key controls each su
46. heit and Celsius temperature display modes 3 Press ae to accept choice Important note The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the cooking process or if a Delay Start has been set or Self Clean is active Figure 24 Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius Setting Silent or Audible Control mode Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones The control may be programmed for silent operation and later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones To set for silent or audible mode l Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds 2 Press Self Clean to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF gt 3 Press srarr to accept choice Figure 25 Display showing audible and silent operation Setting Oven Controls Lockout The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys To activate the oven lockout features 1 Be sure oven door is completely closed 2 Press and hold Oven Lockout for 3 seconds door Loc will appear in the display Figure 26 The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automati cally Do not open the oven door Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock Once door is locked Loc will appear in the display Figure 26 Display showing door locking and in locked position To cancel the oven lockout feature l Press and hold Oven Lockout for 3 seconds The motor door latch will begin
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49. imer Each press of the key will add 1 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 Timer The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process The timer may be set from a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes To set timer for 5 minutes l Press Timer Set Off 2 Enter 5 using numeric key 3 Press sg to start timer When set time ends END will show in the display and the control will sound a beep three times every 30 seconds until Timer Set Off key is pressed 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 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 Setting Oven Controls e When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains When less than 1 hour remains the display counts down in minutes and seconds With less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display e If the timer is active during a cooking process the timer will show in the display To view the status of any other active oven function press the key of the cooking function once and it will appear
50. installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation Save these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WENA Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of an oven can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the oven The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the oven to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury WU TW Do not heat unopened food containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury 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 Wear proper apparel when cooking Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appli ance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials come into contact with hot surfaces 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 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 it requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances
51. ktop features To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON 1 Be sure all surface element controls are OFF 2 Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds When the cooktop is locked the cooktop locked indicator icon will appear in the oven control display window Figure 15 Figure 15 Display showing cooktop locked If a triple beep sounds entry error tone instead check and be sure all surface elements are turned OFF before activating the Cooktop Lockout feature To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature OFF Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone sounds about 3 seconds The cooktop locked indicator light will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used for normal cooking operations Important note e If Cooktop Lockout is active and a power failure occurs when power is restored the cooktop will remember the setting and remain locked e Starting a Self Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature The cooktop will remain locked until the Self Clean cycle is finished and the oven door has unlocked Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the control panel Figure 16 When the oven is on warm air passes through this vent Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent this is normal This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Do not block oven vent Fig
52. l CAnCEL message appears then press sx to accept Figure 38 Probe set to continue cooking Figure 39 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 165 F 74 C Leftovers Information courtesy the U S Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service The U S Department 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 Warm amp Hold 7a NIN Ney 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 Warm amp Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures Warm amp Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished After 3 hours the Warm amp Hold will shut off automati ca
53. l the oven is too hot or cold If your oven is cooking poorly or self clean is performing badly perform the following check Press Broil Press START Place your hand near the handle on the oven door Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand If so your unit is functioning properly and you have had a Power Failure in your home If no air stream is present call a service technician to replace your cooling fan 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 Minimum amp maximum control settings on page 14 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 33 Excessive spills in oven Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven 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 29 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
54. lly Warm amp Hold will keep the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C 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 gt 3 Press start Warm amp Hold will automatically turn on and then turn off after 3 hours unless cancelled To turn Warm amp Hold off at any time press stop To add Warm amp Hold to turn ON after baking 45 minutes with a set temperature of 425 F 218 C l Press Cook Time Press Warm amp Hold Hld will appear in the display 2 Enter 4 5 using numeric keys 3 Press srr 4 Press Bake and enter 4 2 5 2 1 8 on numeric keys 5 Press sx to accept 6 7 Press starr to accept When the cook time is over the Warm amp Hold will automatically turn ON The Warm amp Hold function will automatically turn OFF after 3 hours Important note e Warm amp Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170 F 77 C for 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 Warmer Drawer The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Use the warmer drawer feature to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews b
55. mediately Clean cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Use care when opening oven door lower oven door or warmer drawer some models Stand to the side of the oven 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 items 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 Do not let potholders contact the hot heating oven elements Remove all utensils and bakeware and before moving the rack Do not use a broiler pan without its insert Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil exposed fat and grease could ignite Do not cook food on the oven bottom Always use proper bakeware and use the oven racks Save these instructions for future reference 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this a
56. nd can cause burns Do not line the oven walls racks bottom or any other part of the oven 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 The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room Do not force the door open while self clean is active 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 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 including bakeware utensils and any aluminum foil Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and will melt 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 48 These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on Clean using soap and water prior t
57. o starting Self Clean e Do not clean the oven door gasket Figure 48 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 29 Setting Oven Controls e Remove any excessive build up caused by spills Any spill 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 residue 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 Figure 48 Oven door area to clean and not clean gasket To set self clean l Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed and oven door is completely closed 2 Press Self Clean A 3 hour clean time will appear in the display To choose a different clean time Press Self Clean and use the numeric keys to select any time between 2 and 4 hours Once time is selected proceed to step 3 3 Press starr to activate Self Clean As soon as Self Clean becomes active a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically and door Loc will appear in the display Figure 49 Do not open the ov
58. oisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger ator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking Some tips for best results when using Slow Cook e Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking e When using a single oven rack place in oven rack position 2 or 3 Position racks to accommodate the size of various bakeware when cooking multiple food items 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 be extended e Cover to keep foods moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown e Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur Cook times will vary depending on the weight fat content bone and the shape of the roast Preheating 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 Important note e Slow Cook may be used with additional settings of Cook Time and Delay Start e The maximum cook time for Slow Cook function is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the continuous bake mode To
59. oking time until the desired doneness is obtained e The broiler pan will catch grease drippings and the grid will help prevent splatters The roasting rack will hold the meat Use the offset rack on rack position 1 e Do not cover foods when dry roasting as this will prevent the meat from browning properly To set Conv Roast with a default oven set temperature of 350 F 177 C l Press Conv Roast 2 Press gt START To cancel Conv Roast at any time press stop Important note e The convection fan will begin rotating once Conv Bake Conv Roast or Conv Convert has been activated e If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed e It is not recommended to roast chicken on a roasting rack Use a deep pan instead and roast on rack position 1 Figure 36 Air circulation in the convection function 22 Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures for longer periods of time Slow Cook is ideal for roasting beef pork and poultry Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but will not burn the outside as it seals in the meat s juices Two Slow Cook settings are available high Hi or low Lo The high setting is best for cooking foods between 4 and 5 hours The low setting is best for cooking foods up to 9 hours or longer 7a Ne N Ney Food p
60. okware the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns About the radiant surface elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Before Setting Surface Controls We ple Y Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently P1 e7 lael Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop Cooktop Display Wind
61. onv Convert Conv Bake 42 Aire Guard a COOKTOP LOCKOUT Timer Set Off Use to set and cancel timer Timer does not stop or start the cooking process Add 1 Minute Each press of this feature adds one minute of time to an active timer Pressing Add 1 Minute will start timer when timer is idle Cook Time Use to set a specific amount of time needed for cooking Delay Start Use to set a delay cooking feature or delay self clean Slow Cook Use for cooking foods requiring long cooking times at lower temperatures Warm amp Hold Use to keep cooked food warm in the oven for up to 3 hours after cooking Pre Heat Use to bring oven to desired temperature for cooking Cakes Breads Use for baking bread and pastries Conv Convert Use to convert regular recipe temperature to a convection recipe temperature Meat Probe Use to set for cooking with probe feature Self Clean Use to select the self clean function Air Guard Use to reduce odors while cooking Conv Bake Use to cook with convection feature Bake Use to select normal baking function START Use for starting all cooking functions Broil Use to select broiling function Conv Roast Use for roasting hams turkey roasts Cooktop Lockout Use to lock surface controls Oven Light Use to turn oven light ON and OFF STOP Use to stop any cooking function 14 OVEN LOCKOUT 21 Clock Use with numeric keys to set the
62. ooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil Be sure floor is level strong and stable enough to adequately support range If floor is sagging or sloping contact a carpenter to correct the situation Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpet interferes with appliance Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service outage information Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance See back cover A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts It is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replace ment cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge 38 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your n
63. ooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Care and Cleaning cont Do not use the following on the cooktop e Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean e Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop e Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Important note Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops Refer to the Cleaning recommendation table in the Care amp Cleaning section for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range Me We Before manually cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL The range may be hot and can cause burns 7 Wey Un gle 8 Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation General Cle
64. ose ON AOA w Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 9 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province In home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area as defined by Sears Canada Inc where an authorized servicer is not available Sears Brands M
65. owing 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 a default temperature of 350 F 177 C 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 her Figure 32 Oven set for Cake baking BREADS Figure 33 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 2 and 4 For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack place oven rack in position 3 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to program the oven
66. ows The cooktop controls provide a digital display for each of the radiant surface elements located on the cooktop Power levels and messages are easily monitored and adjusted using the corresponding control key in combination with the window displays The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Hi to Lo and OFF Figure 2 The settings between 9 5 and 3 0 Figure 3 decrease or increase in increments of 5 1 2 The settings between 2 8 and 1 2 Figure 4 are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of 2 1 5 to Lo for more precise settings at lower heat levels Figure 4 Settings between 2 8 and 1 2 The HOT ELEMENT indicator will appear in the display Figure 5 when any surface cooking element heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level If the HE message appears in the display the control can still be turned on again for use Figure 5 Hot element indicator Sabbath Feature Sb Message The cooktop display windows will show the message whenever the Sabbath feature is active Figure 6 The oven control display will show Sab When activated the Sabbath feature works for the oven only See Setting the Sabbath feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays on page 27 for complete instructions Figure 6 Display indicating oven is set for Sabbath Cooktop Lockout Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being a
67. perature Close the 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 Xr to accept any change 8 The oven control will provide 3 beeps when the internal target temperature is reached By default the oven will automatically 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 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 En 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 unti
68. ple rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish under Upright Position Fig 41 Proper placement of rack in upright position In the downward position Figure 42 to allow the placement of light weight food items and empty dish ware for example rolls or pastries and dinner plates Downward Position Fig 42 Proper placement of rack in downward position Important notes e Use only plates utensils and cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop Setting Oven Controls Warmer Drawer Settings Refer to the warmer drawer recommended food settings below If a particular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Table 4 Suggested settings for Warmer drawer Food ltem Heating level Breads Pastries LO Casseroles LO Dinner Plates with food LO Eggs LO Gravies LO Meats MED Sauces MED Soups Cream MED Stews MED Vegetables MED Fried foods HI Hot beverages HI Soups clear HI NAN Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements Do not allow aluminum foil empty glass porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with
69. ppliance 2 Replace bulb with a new 25 watt halogen bulb 3 Turn power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 4 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Figure 53 Replacing the oven light Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer To remove the warmer drawer WINNIE Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer l Turn power OFF to the appliance before removing the warmer drawer Open the warmer drawer completely On left warmer drawer rail locate black release lever and press up with finger while pulling out slightly on the oven drawer handle On right warmer drawer rail locate black release lever and press down with finger while pulling out slightly on the warmer drawer handle See Figure 54 Left hand rail and release Warmer drawer handle EE Right hand rail and release Figure 54 Removing the warmer drawer 4 The warmer drawer should now be released from the rails Remove warmer oven drawer using level and square motion completely out and away from the appliance 34 To replace the warmer drawer 1 Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compart ment glide channels until they snap into place See Figure 55 Figure 55 Bearing
70. ppliance e 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 liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN A CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the oven be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Do not allow grease to accumulate Always follow the manufacturer s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to 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 bakeware 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 sen
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72. re Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware shown on this page AS PT 7 V a y xo de FS Y y DB Figure 1 Check pan for flat bottom using ruler Cc st e Flat bottom and straight Curved and warped pans sides _ e Tight fitting lids i e Weight of handle does M not tilt pan Pan is well j e Cookware larger than balanced f cooking area marked on e Pan sizes match the cooktop by more than amount of food to be one half inch or 12mm prepared and the size of the surface element E e Made of material that conducts heat well e Heavy handle tilts pan e Easy to clean wp _ e Pan is smaller than the e Always match pot diameter to element size heating area marked on cooktop Cookware Material Types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom e Aluminum Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken anodized aluminum cookware resists staining amp pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately e
73. reads pastries and oven safe dinner plates at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not heat cold food with the warmer drawer All food placed on the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid to maintain quality For best results when warming pastries or breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Use only dish ware utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use in the warmer drawer ON OFF Warmer Drawer Figure 40 Warmer Drawer with three heat settings l Press Warmer Drawer The warmer drawer indicator light will turn on 2 Press the desired heat setting of either LO MED or HI The selected indicator light will remain on while the drawer is heating The warmer drawer indicator light will also stay lit until the warm drawer is turned off 3 When ready to serve press the warmer drawer key until the indicator light is OFF WM ININ 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 25 Setting Oven Controls Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions The warmer drawer rack can be set in two positions to accom modate foods and any items that need to be warmed or kept warm The rack must be placed in the vertical position in one of two ways In the upright position Figure 41 to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack for exam
74. reheat the convection fan will run to help heat the oven to the set temperature The fan will turn off once the set temperature is reached Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170 F 77 C to 550 F 288 C To set Bake for oven temperature of 425 F 218 C l Press Bake 2 Enter 4 2 5 2 1 8 using numeric keys 3 Press ster a To cancel Bake at any time press 4 For best results e Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies biscuits and breads e Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods Dark pans are recom mended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Do not open oven door often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time Figure 28 Rack positions and pan spacing recommendations Radiant rack positions When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven position 3 For the Glide rack set one position lower than the flat or handle racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 4 and use the CAKES feature on page 19 When baking using 2 oven racks position bakeware as shown in Figure 28 Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for prop
75. rface Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Appliance is not level Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Entire appliance does not operate Fan noise during cooking operation Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface Oven door is open Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when convection is active Close oven door Incorrect surface control setting Adjust power level setting Be sure the correct surface control is turned on for element needed Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavy weight cookware Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge Cookware with rough bottom was used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Boilovers are c
76. rface heating area Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit heating element The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items Using the proper cookware on the cooking zone will improve efficiency To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spills due to unintentional contact with the utensil the utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over other cooking areas Never leave surface elements unattended Boil overs may cause smoking and greasy spills may ignite A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop Only certain types of glazed cookware glass ceramic earthenware or other types of glazed utensils are suitable for use on the cooktop Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature Check the cookware manu facturer s recommendations for cooktop use When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood turn on the fan Do not cook on a broken cooktop If the cooktop is broken cleaning solutions and spills may penetrate the cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician im
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78. sitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury fire or death For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage is correctly polarized and properly grounded in accordance with local codes Is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet with the correct properly grounded wall recep tacle installed by a qualified electrician It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions Serial Plate Location To locate the serial plate open oven door some models or warmer drawer some models The serial plate is attached to left side 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 6 Befo
79. t of the appliance including the storage drawer lower broiler drawer warmer drawer or lower double oven ZE When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do not store items of interest in cabinets or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured 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 Tip Over Hazard y y e A child or adult can tip the appliance and be killed R e Verify the device is 147 Y engaged with the countertops or that the device has been installed to the walls of the cabinet the wall or the floor as per the installation instructions Ensure the anti tip device is re engaged with the countertop the walls of the cabinet the wall or the floor as per the installation instructions when the appliance is moved Do not operate the appliance without the anti tip device in place and engaged Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults ES appliance back Carefully attempt to tilt To check if the anti tip bracket is installed prop erly use both arms to grasp the rear edge of the appliance forward When properly installed the appliance should not tilt forward Refer to the anti tip bracket
80. 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 become very hot which can cause burns To set PreHeat with default oven temperature of 350 F 177 C l Press PreHeat 2 Press ghar To cancel preheating at anytime press O STOP j Figure 27 Oven in preheat mode for baking To set PreHeat to 450 F 232 C 1 Press PreHeat 2 Press 4 50 2 3 2 using numeric keys 3 Press START 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 and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature e Preheating is not necessary when roasting meats or cooking casseroles e For batter and dough based baked goods such as cakes pastries and breads use the Cakes Breads function for best results For cookies use the convection bake function 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 During p
81. time of day 22 Oven Lockout Use to lock oven door and control panel 23 Numeric keys Use to enter temperatures and cooking times and use to enter time of day when setting clock Minimum amp maximum control settings All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control An entry error tone 3 short beeps will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum allowable setting or above the maximum setting for the cooking feature Table 2 Minimum and maximum control settings Feature Min Temp or Time Max Temp or Time Pre Heat 550 F 288 C Bake 550 F 288 C Broil 550 F 288 C Timer 11 59 Self Clean 4 Hours Conv Bake 550 F 288 C Conv Roast 550 F 288 C Slow Cook HI 275 F 134 C Warm amp Hold 3 hours Cook Time Delay time 12hr HOO 12 59 Delay time 24hr 00000 23 59 Clock 12hr 0000 12 59 Clock 24hr 0 00 23 59 Setting The Clock When the appliance is first powered up 12 00 will flash in the display Figure 21 The time of day must first be set before operating the oven Figure 21 12 00 in display before setting clock To set clock to 1 30 l Press Set Clock 2 Enter 13 0 using numeric keys 3 Press sirr Important note The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time Self Clean Delay Start or cooking feature is active Add 1 Minute Use Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the t
82. ture of 350 F 177 C 1 2 Press Conv Bake Press sther a To cancel Conv Bake at any time press stop Convection baking rack positions When using any single rack position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven position 3 If using the Glide rack set one position lower than suggested positions for flat or handle racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks place racks in positions 2 and 4 and use the CAKES feature directions on page 19 When baking allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of space between bakeware for proper air circulation Figure 30 Convection rack positions and pan spacing Note The convection fan will begin rotating once Conv Bake Conv Roast or Conv Convert has been activated If the oven door is opened when the convection function is active the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed When using Conv Bake cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked Opening the oven door too often will allow heat to escape and extend the time needed for proper baking Setting Conv Convert Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking When Conv Convert is used with a timed Conv Bake setting of 20 minutes or more the Conv Convert function will display a CF message Fi
83. unlocking the oven door automatically Do not 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 damage to the oven door latching mechanism 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 will triple beep indicating the key action is not available when the oven lockout feature is active Operating Oven Lights The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened The oven light will not operate during a self clean cycle Press O to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever the oven door is closed The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven interior and are covered with a glass shield The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place whenever the oven is in use To replace the interior oven light see Replacing the oven light on page 33 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
84. ure 16 Oven vent location 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 Remove all racks before using the self clean function Me iae Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom racks walls or any part of the oven Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Removing replacing and arranging flat or offset oven racks e To arrange Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool prior to operating the oven e To remove Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out e To replace Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls tilt upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level Types of Oven Racks flat handle oven rack offset oven rack Figure 17 Variety of oven racks 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 13 The Glide rack some models allows you to easily slide bakeware in and out to check food or to remove or pl
85. will insure the oven remains on even if an attempt is made to set the oven temperature outside of its temperature range If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range the oven will default to the nearest available temperature Try to set the desired oven temperature again Food poisoning hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger ator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking 27 Setting Oven Controls To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350 F and activate the Sabbath feature Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day Arrange oven racks place bakeware in oven and close oven door Press Bake gt Press START If Cook Time or Delay Start are not needed skip this step and continue to step 6 If a Cook Time or Delay Start are desired enter the times at this point Refer to the Setting PreHeat and Setting Bake on page 17 for detailed instructions Press and hold Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature Once the feature is set SAb Figure 45 will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabb

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