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1. rub damage or remove the gasket 26 Care amp Cleaning Cooktop Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use e Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not e Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom replace with clean cookware before using e Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop 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 glass cooktop because they may cause it to crack Cooktop Cleaning PIN ONE Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL PIMANME DO NOT use
2. will stop into this position just before fully closing 5 With the oven door in the broil stop position lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame See Figure 4 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 3 2 Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position seat the hook of the hinge arm onto the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Fig 4 Also seat the notch of the hinge arm onto the bottom of the slot at the same time you seat the hook The hook and notch of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins and bottom of the slot 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 1 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges See Figure 2 to the locked position 5 Close the oven door 28 Care amp Cleaning Changing Oven Light Door Hinge CAUTION Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts couai are COOL before replacing the oven light bulb Do not with oven door fully open turn the oven light on during the self cleaning cycle High temperature will reduce lamp life On some models an interior oven light will turn on auto matically when the oven door is opened Figure 1 The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven l
3. AAA Raek Turkey roast or ham 1 CNE ooo EE a positions Note Always use caution when removing food Air Circulation in the Oven For best air circulation and baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other the oven door sides or back of the oven cavity The hot air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Multiple Oven Racks Setting Oven Controls Control Pad Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN For satisfactory use of your oven become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below pp ZION Note The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven OVEN FUNCTIONS FONCTIONS DU FOUR Bake Conv Cuire oast Conv R tir Conv Convert OF Griller 9 Nettoyer Om Os ke Temps de Pr chauffer Cuisson Cuire 7 HOM rm Cuisson Chaud Lente Recettes Bake Conv Use to select the convection bake feature Roast Conv Use to select the convection roast feature Conv Convert Use to select the Convection Convert feature Preheat Use to raise oven to cooking temperature Bake Use to enter the normal bake feature Broil Use to select variable broil function Slow Cook Use to select the slow cook feature Warm Use to select the Warm fe
4. ON and begin heating To enter Sabbath mode press and hold simultaneously both the Cook Time and Delay Start for at least 3 seconds a beep will sound and release Once properly set in Sabbath mode SAb appears in the display and the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes Note The oven may be turned OFF at any time by first pressing Stop this will turn the oven OFF only 22 Setting Oven Controls Setting Sabbath Feature To cancel Sabbath feature Press and hold simultaneously both the Cook Time and Delay Start for at least 3 seconds a beep will sound and release All cooking features previously set will automatically cancel once Sabbath mode has ended Note You may change the oven temperature once baking has started by pressing Bake the numeric key pads for the temperature you want example for 425 C press 4 2 5 and then pressing Start TWICE for Jewish Holidays only Remember that the oven control will no longer beep or display any further changes once the oven is set for the Sabbath feature Should you experience a power failure or interruption the oven will shut off When power is returned the oven will not turn back on automatically If your food was nearly fully cooked you may allow the trapped heat in the oven to finish the cooking process Otherwise you should remove the food when the power failure occurs because you may only start the oven once during the Sabbath Jewish Holid
5. PLACE FOOD IN THE OVEN The BAKE light will stay on Note e To cancel the function press Stop at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process e During the preheating the convection fan will be activated to allow the oven to reach its target temperature faster The Bake Broil and Convection elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution Setting Bake The BAKE pad controls normal baking If preheating is necessary refer to the Preheat Feature for instructions The following temperature settings apply to the bake feature e Auto suggest default setting 350 F 177 C e Min bake setting 170 F 77 C e Max bake setting 550 F 288 C To set the Bake See example below to set a bake to start immediately at 375 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven 2 Press Bake 3 Press 3 7 5 4 Press START To change the Bake Temperature See example below to change from 375 to 425 1 Press Bake 2 Press 4 2 5 3 Press Start Once START is pressed the oven will begin heating The oven display shows the temperature rising After the oven reaches set temperature a beep will indicate the oven is ready The oven will continue to maintain this temperature until the cooking feature is canceled Note e To cancel the function press Stop at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process e During the first rise of temperature the convectio
6. a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface 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 then apply a few drops of cleaning cream and buff surface clean IMPORTANT NOTE Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and
7. in oven Range not level Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded Pan warped Oven too cool Oven overcrowded Oven door opened too frequently 32 Choose pan sizes that will permit 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of air space on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight aluminum 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 12 C lower than recommended Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recommended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack If the water level is uneven refer to the installation instructions for levelling the range Be sure to allow 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven Do not use pans that are dented or warped Set oven temperature 25 F 12 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 PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for
8. installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance e Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing levelling legs panels wire covers anti tip brackets screws or any other part of the product A WARNING e All ranges can tip e Injury to persons could result e Install anti tip device packed with range e See Installation instructions To reduce the risk of tipping of the range the range must be secured by properly installed anti tip bracket s provided with the range To check if the bracket s is installed properly remove the lower panel or storage drawer and verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti tip bracket s WINNT Stepping leaning or sitting on the door or drawer of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance The weight of a child on an ope
9. possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the Self Cleaning cycle Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape e DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the automatic door locking system Use caution when opening the door after the self clean cycle is finished The oven may still be VERY HOT When the Self Clean Cycle is Completed 1 The DOOR LOCKED CLEAN and HOT icons will remain in the display 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the DOOR LOCKED icon is no longer displayed the oven door can then be opened NOTE When the oven is cool wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel Stopping or Interrupting a Self Cleaning Cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self Cleaning cycle 1 Press Stop 2 Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the DOOR LOCKED light has gone out the oven door can be opened 3 Restart the Self Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected Important notes Starting a Self Clean cycle will turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature The cooktop will remain locked until the Self Clean cycle has completed and the oven door has unlocked When a Self Clean cycle is turn on the oven light will be disable and if the oven light is On it will turn OFF automatically 25 Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Chart Cleaning Various Par
10. 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 27 Care amp Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning contd 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 Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration N BLEACH SCOURING fp PADS 5 Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop e Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop will damage the ceramic cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the ceramic cooktop 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 allowed to boil dry not only will be utensil be destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface OVEN CLEANER ABRASIVE CLEANERS Removing and Replacing the Oven Door 1d Nilo NY The oven door is heavy Be careful when removing and lifting the
11. supplied with the product Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 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 OaKWN gt 0 N 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 or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Product Record Serial Plate Location In this space below rec
12. temperature has been reached even if the control is set to silent operation Setting Oven Controls Setting Preheat The Preheat pad controls the Preheat feature The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven Use this feature when recipes call for preheating Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles The oven can be programmed to preheat at any temperature between 170 F to 550 F The following temperature settings apply to the preheat feature e Auto suggest default setting 350 F 177 C e Min bake setting 170 F 77 C e Max bake setting 550 F 288 C To set the Preheat See example below to set a preheat to start immediately at 375 1 Arrange the interior oven racks 2 Press Preheat 3 Press 3 Z 5 4 Press Start To change Preheat temperature while oven is preheating See example below to change from 375 to 425 1 Press Preheat 375 2 Press 4 2 5 3 Press Start PRE and the actual oven temperature shown in the display will alternate as the oven heats and reaches 375 F When the oven is finished preheating the controls will beep and the PRE light will turn off and oven temperature will be displayed If you missed hearing the beep you can tell that the oven has reached preheat temperature if you see the oven temperature showing in the oven display Once the oven has preheated
13. the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven door and window IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP e Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces INIA ANI Me Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot e Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded e IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure If the power fails always turn the oven off If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes the oven may begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil NANI Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures Wh
14. to the time of day Press Stop to reject the change if necessary Note The oven temperature adjustments are permanent and will stay forever in the unit memory unless you manually change it again Even a power outage will not reset these changes Follow the same procedure again if you wish to change it to a different setting 23 Self Cleaning Cycle Before Starting Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures that are well above those used for normal cooking The high cleaning temperature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash that you can later easily wipe away with a damp cloth Adhere to the following precautions when running the self clean cycle e Allow the oven to cool before cleaning e Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually e Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around the oven interior e Do not clean the oven door gasket 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 Fig 1 e Do not use any cleaning materials on the door gasket Leaving chemical residue can damage the door gasket e Do not force the oven door open The automatic door locking system can be damaged e Remove all utensils and any aluminum foil from the oven These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures e Oven racks may be l
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16. FF in the display indicates the control is set for the 12 Hour Energy Saving mode and StAy On indicates the control is set for the Continuous Bake feature 3 Press Start to accept the change Display will return to time of day or press Stop to reject the change Setting Kitchen Timer The Timer pad controls the Kitchen Timer feature The Kitchen Timer serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out lt does not start or stop cooking The Kitchen Timer feature can be used during any of the other oven control functions To set the Kitchen Timer example for 5 minutes 1 Press Timer 2 Press the number pads to set the desired time in the display example 5 Press Start The time will begin to count down with 5 00 Note If Start is not pressed the timer will return to the time of day after 25 seconds 3 When the set time has run out End and TIMER will show in the display The clock will sound with 3 beeps every 5 seconds until TIMER is pressed To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run out Press Timer The display will return to the time of day To Set Add 1 Minute Feature The Add 1 Minute pad is used to set the Add 1 Minute feature When the Add 1 Minute pad is pressed 1 minute is added to the Kitchen Timer feature if this feature is already active If the Kitchen Timer feature is not active and the Add 1 Minute pad is pressed the Kitchen Timer featu
17. Use amp Care Guide Manuel d utilisation et d entretien English Fran ais Kenmore Electric Slide in Range Cuisini re encastrable lectrique P N 318205824A 1012 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 s ca WWW Table of Contents Kenmore Appliance Warranty 2 Adjusting the oven temperature 19 Maintenance Agreements sssccccssssssssscccssssssssecseesees 2 Care amp Chanig 20 23 Product Record sscccccssssssssesssssecsssscsscssessssccesessssessessees 3 e Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range 20 Serial Plate Location 3 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ccccccsssceee 4 5 MAINTENANCE src ati 21 22 Slide in Range Features invocar cnc 6 Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel 22 Setting Surface Controls sssccccsssssscccssssseccsssssecees 7 9 Removing and Replacing the Lift Off Oven Door 22 Surface Cooking sssccccccsssssssscccssssssssccccssssssscececeeses 9 10 Remove the Hidden Bake Cover 23 Before Setting Oven Controls ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccce 10 11 gt Changing Oven e g nera 23 Setting the Oven Controls ssscccsssscssssssssssssecessssees 11 17 e SIO FAS Drawer ssunod ia 23 SOIF Cl IN craneo ai 18 19 Before you call ss 23 25 Please carefully read and save these instructions This Use amp Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and featu
18. ads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the Warmer Zone ON will clear 2 Atthe Warmer Zone controls position touch Hi once to turn ON the power level for HI see Figure 2 or Lo to turn ON the power level for LO see Figure 5 The Warmer Zone Indicator light located at the right of the ON OFF pad will turn on steady and the Hot Surface indicator light will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes hot 3 Each touch Hi or Lo will increase or decrease the power levels The Warmer Zone has 5 power levels from Hi see Figure 2 through Med see Figure 4 to Lo see Figure 5 The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer Zone is ON 4 When it is time to serve the food touch the ON OFF pad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF see Figure 3 Note The Hot Surface indicator light will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot but becomes hot enough to cause burns Avoid placing hands on or near the Warmer Zone until the Warmer Zone Hot Surface indicator light is OFF Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot Warmer Zone Recommended Food Setting Table Heating Level Food Item Hot beverages Fried Foods Vegetables Soups Cream Stews Sauces Meats Gravies Eggs Diner Plate
19. ature Clean Use to select the Self Clean feature Cook Time Use to enter the length of the baking time Delay Start Use with Bake Conv Bake Preheat Slow Cook Cook Time and Clean to program a delayed Timed bake or delay self cleaning cycle start time Minuterie socio 19 es a s COOKTOP SURFACE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 Cook rind O Delay sid 2 nal D part Diff r 1 Minute 7 9 Ajouter o A Ou START DEPART oo ARR T OVEN FOUR Timer Use to set or cancel the Kitchen Timer The kitchen Timer does no start or stop cooking Add 1 minute Use to select add 1 minute feature Recipes Use to select the recipes feature Oven Light Use to turn the oven light ON and OFF Cooktop Surface Lockout Use to set the cooktop lockout feature Clock Use to set the time of day Stop Use to cancel any oven mode previously entered except the time of day and minute timer Press Stop to stop cooking Start Use to start all oven features not used with Oven Light O thru 9 number pads Use to enter temperature and times Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock The pad is used to set the clock The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation When the range is first plugged in or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted the time in the display wil
20. ay make range appear to be unlevelled Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance Cabinets not square or are built in too tight Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible Carpeting interferes with range Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over car pet Make sure cord plug is tightly into outlet Service wiring is not complete Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller Among the many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system The controller constantly monitors the internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to insure they are all operating correctly If at any time one of these systems fails the controller will immediately stop the current operation and beep continuously flashing an error code of F10 F30 etc in the controller display window Electronic control has detected a fault condition Press STOP CLEAR to clear the display and stop the beeping Reprogram oven If fault remains record fault number Press STOP CLEAR and contact authorized servicer Replace or tighten bulb See Changing Oven Light in this owner s Guide for instructions Replace or tighten bulb See Changing Oven Light in this owner s Guide for instructions Incorrect control setting Make sure the correc
21. ays After the Sabbath observance turn OFF the Sabbath feature and the oven may be used with all normal functions For further assistance guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature please visit the web at http www star k org Adjusting Oven Temperature The temperature in the oven has been pre set at the factory When first using the oven be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for the temperature you select you can adjust the actual oven temperature to be more or less than what is displayed Before adjusting test a recipe by using a temperature setting that is higher or lower than the recommended temperature The baking results should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed To adjust the oven temperature higher See below example to increase the oven temperature by 30 F 1 Press Bake for 6 seconds 2 Press 3 0 The temperature may be increased as much as 35 F 19 C 3 Press Start to accept the temperature change and the display will return to the time of day Press Stop to reject the change if necessary To adjust the oven temperature lower See below example to decrease the oven temperature by 30 F 1 Press Bake for 6 seconds 2 Press 3 O and then press Clean The temperature may be decreased as much as 35 F 19 C 3 Press Start to accept the temperature change and the display will return
22. c Oven Control With Clock and Kitchen Timer 6 Oven Vent 7 Broil Element 8 Oven Light 9 Convection Fan Cover 10 Self Clean Convection Oven 11 Adjustable Oven Racks 12 Oven Door Handle 13 Glass Oven Door 14 Storage Drawer 15 6 Single Radiant Element 16 Warmer Zone Element 17 6 Single Radiant Element 18 6 9 Dual Radiant Element 19 9 12 Dual Radiant Element 20 Hot Surface Indicator Lights Setting Surface Controls NOTE Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care amp Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide NOTE 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 smooth top Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Refer to Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware section NOTE Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements the glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned off This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down White glass cooktops only About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface o
23. conds If F appears the display is set to show temperatures in Fahrenheit If C appears the display is set to show temperatures in Celsius 2 Press Clean to switch between Fahrenheit or Celsius display modes The display will show either F or C 3 Press Start to accept the change or press Stop to reject the change Setting Silent Control Operation The Delay Start and Clean pads control the Silent Control operation feature The Silent Control operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary If desired the control can be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps To change control from normal sound operation to silent control operation 1 To tell if your range is set for normal or silent operation press and hold Delay Start will appear and DELAY will flash in the display After 7 seconds bEEp On will appear in the display 2 Press Clean to switch between normal sound operation and silent operation mode The display will show either bEEp On or bEEp OFF If bEEp On appears the control will operate with normal sounds and beeps If bEEp OFF appears the control is in the silent operation mode 3 Press Start to accept the change or press Stop to reject the change Note The control will always beep at the end of a kitchen timer and will beep when a set
24. door Do not lift the oven door by the handle NOIA NE Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations e Do not close the oven door until all the interior oven racks are fully inserted and retracted to the back of the oven Do not hit the glass with pots pans or any other object The oven door glass may break or even break at a later time unexpectedly Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the oven door glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time e You may use a glass cleaner on the outside of the oven door glass Do not spray or allow water or the cleaner to enter or drip down into the oven door vents Spray cleaner on cloth first and then wipe the oven door clean Do not use strong oven cleaners powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door or glass Never clean the oven door gasket The oven door gasket should always clean during the Self clean cycle To Remove Oven Door 1 Open oven door completely horizontal with floor See Figure 1 2 Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door See Figure 2 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 3 4 Close the door to the broil stop position the oven door
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26. eft in the oven or may be removed If they go through the clean cycle their color will turn slightly dull After the cycle is completed and the oven has cooled rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil This will make the racks glide easier e Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting a self clean cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures 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 with soap and water These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on e 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 porcelain surface they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning A WARNING During the self clean cycle the outside of the appliance can become very hot to the touch DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance CAUTION DO NOT line the oven walls oven racks bottom or any other part of the appliance with aluminum foil Doing so will stop heat distribution produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven DO NOT force the oven door open This can damage the au
27. en you use your appliance for the first time or if it has not been used for a long period of time make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0 C 32 F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil The handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface unit Never Leave Surface Units Unattended Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or any other part of the appliance Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food Any other used of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire
28. er cookware 3 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting 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 4 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Note The Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF Note See page 8 for recommended control settings Figure 2 Single Setting Figure 3 Dual Setting Dual Radiant heating areas on ceramic smooth top shown in black Important notes e Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking e For efficient cooking turn the surface element OFF several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process 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 e Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF even at the Hi setting Thi
29. erage The following temperature settings apply to the broil feature e Auto suggest default setting 550 F 288 C e Min bake setting 400 F 204 C e Max bake setting 550 F 288 C To set the oven to broil See example below to set broil to start immediately at 500 l na Place the broiler pan insert on the broiler pan Then place the food on the broiler pan insert DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert DO NOT cover the broiler insert with foil The exposed grease could ignite Arrange the interior oven rack and place the broiler pan on the rack Be sure to center the broiler pan directly under the broiler element Make sure the oven door is in the broil stop position See Figure 1 Press Broil Press 5 O O If a lower broil temperature is desired minimum broil temperature setting is 400 F press the desired temperature before continuing to step 6 Press Start The oven will begin to broil Broil on one side until food is browned turn and cook on the second side EE Season and serve _ Note Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food To cancel broiling press Stop Broil Stop Position Figure 1 Be aware that the suggested broil setting table are recommendations only Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table follow the
30. f 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 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 Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your range is equipped with radiant surface elements 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 Two 6 radiant elements at the right and left rear positions One dual 6 or 9 radiant element at t
31. ff dh CAUTION 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 To Operate the Single Surface Elements 1 2 Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting Figure 2 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Note The Hot Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF Note See table for recommended control settings Figure 2 Important notes Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking For efficient cooking turn the surface element OFF several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process 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 Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF even at the Hi setting This help
32. hangs element balanced by more than one half e Pan sizes match the inch amount of food to be prepared and the size of E p the surface element gt e Made of a material that e Pan is smaller then conducts heat well element e Easy to clean e Always match pot diameter to element surface diameter e Heavy handle tilts pan Figure 2 1 Cookware Material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are ALUMINUM Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining amp pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately COPPER Excellent heat conductor but discolours easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum above STAINLESS STEEL Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining CAST IRON A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops PORCELAIN ENAMEL on METAL Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops GLASS Slow heat conductor Not
33. he left front positions One dual 9 or 12 radiant element at the right front positions One warmer zone element at the center rear position Setting Surface Controls Surface Cooking Settings Use the chart 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 Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Recommended Settings for Surface Elements Setting Type of Cooking HIGH Hi Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry 5 8 MEDIUM 5 Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steam vegetables MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking poach stew 2 4 LOW Lo 2 Keep warm melt simmer Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figure 1 Figure 1 CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned o
34. ight switch located on the control panel On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE To replace the light bulb CAUTION BE SURE OVEN IS COOL 1 Turn the power off at the main source 2 Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt Y appliance bulb only 4 For self cleaning oven press wire holder to one side to release glass shield change bulb and be sure to replace glass shield SN A ee Storage Drawer Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils The Oven door drawer can de removed to facilitate cleaning under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing and Replacing Storage Drawer To remove the drawer 1 Pull empty drawer out to the roller guide stop 2 Tilt the drawer up and pull it out over the rollers Figure 3 To replace the drawer 1 Insert the rear end of the drawer into the opening 2 Fit the drawer end rollers onto the guide rails Roller pin 3 Push the drawer in until it stops then lift to allow the rollers to clear the roller guide stop and push in Hinge arm hook Roller Storage Drawer Hinge arm notch y i Slot bottom Front Frame Fi 4 igure 59 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review this list lt may save you ti
35. ilable with some models The broiler pan and the insert allows grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use the pan without the insert DO NOT cover the insert with foil the exposed grease could ignite Broiler Clean Up Tips some models To make cleaning easier line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil DO NOT cover the broiler grid with foil To prevent grease from baking on remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed Use hot pads because the broiler pan is extremely hot Pour off grease Soak the pan in HOT soapy water Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use If necessary use soap filled steel wool pads Heavy scouring may scratch the grid 20 Setting Oven Controls Setting Warm The Warm feature will keep oven baked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished After 3 hours the Warm feature will shut off automatically The Warm feature should be used only with foods that are already at serving temperature The warm feature will maintain an oven temperature of 170 F 77 C The Warm feature may be used without any other cooking operations or may be used after cooking has finished using Cook Time or Delay Start To set Warm See example below to set Warm for the oven to start immediately 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven 2 3 Press Warm P
36. ing broiling Self cleaning cycle does not work Soil not completely removed after self cleaning cycle POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Boilovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil Cooktop Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models section under General Cleaning Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning cream Use cookware with clean dry bottoms Many factors affect baking results Make sure the proper rack position is used Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven Try adjusting the recipe s recom mended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot or cool see Adjust ing Oven Temperature in the Electronic Oven Control guide 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 Excessive spillovers in oven Set self clean cycle for a longer cleaning time Excessive spillovers in oven This is normal especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self clean cycle If flames or excessive smoke are present stop the self clean cycle and follow the steps under Stopping or Interrupting the Self Cleaning Cycle in the Electronic Oven Control guide Control s not set
37. instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely Electric range broiling table recommendations Rack Temp Cook time Food Item Position setting Ist side 2nd side Doneness e Steak 1 thick 2nd 550 F 6 00 min 4 00 min Rare 2nd 550 F 7 00 min 5 00 min Medium Pork chops 34 thick 2nd 550 F 8 00 min 6 00 min Well Chicken Bone In 3rd 450 F 20 00 min 10 00 min Well Chicken Boneless 2nd 450 F 8 00 min 6 00 min Well Fish 2nd 500 F 13 00 min N A Well Shrimp 3rd 550 F 5 00 min N A Well Hamburger 1 thick 2nd 550 F 9 00 min 7 00 min Medium 3rd 550 F 10 00 min 8 00 min Well For best results e Use the recommended pans and oven rack positions for the type of meat being prepared e For optimum browning results allow the oven to preheat 5 6 minutes before placing the food in the oven 4 CAUTION e Do not use the broiler pan without the insert e Do not cover the broil pan insert with aluminum foil the exposed grease could ignite e To prevent food from contacting the broil element and to prevent grease splattering do not use the roasting rack when broiling A WARNING Should an oven fire occur leave the oven door closed and turn off the oven If the fire continues throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury Broiler Pan and Insert Ava
38. ke setting To set the oven to record a recipe See example below to store a bake at 375 1 Press Recipes 2 Press 1 Note 2 or 3 may also be used to store a recipe setting 3 Press 3 7 5 Note If a timed bake is needed press Start once press Bake Time and enter the time 4 Press and hold Start for at least 3 seconds or until a beep sounds The beep indicates that the recipe setting has been recorded for future recall NOTE The oven will continue to bake unless Stop is pressed To recall a recipe See example below recalling recipe from the number 1 pad 1 Place food in the oven 2 Press Recipes 3 Press 1 4 Press Start The oven will begin to immediately cook with the previously recorded recipe The Temperature is recalled and if a Timed Bake was recorded this feature will also recall the cooking time Note To overwrite a recipe repeat step 1 to step 4 of the To set the oven to record a recipe section To remove the bake time of a stored recipe repeat step 1 to step 4 with a bake time of zero Setting Sabbath Feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath amp Holidays This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath Holidays Bake is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode The oven temperature may be set higher or lower after setting the Sabbath feature the oven temperature adjustment feature should be used only during Jewish Holiday
39. l flash To set the clock example below for 1 30 1 Press 2 Press 1 3 amp O pads to set the time of day to 1 30 Press Start Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day display 1 Press and hold for 7 seconds CONTINUE holding the pad until 12Hr dAy or 24Hr dAy appears in the display and the control beeps once 2 Press Clean to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time of day display The display will show either 12Hr dAy or 24Hr dAy 3 Press Start to accept the change or press Stop to reject the change 4 Reset the correct time as described in To set the Clock above Please note that if the 24 hour time of day mode was chosen the clock will now display time from 0 00 through 23 59 hours Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The Timer and Clean pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features The oven control has a factory preset built in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking To set the control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features 1 Press and hold Timer for 7 seconds After 7 seconds 12Hr OFF or StAy On will appear in the display and the control will beep once 2 Press Clean to switch between the 12 Hour Energy Saving and continuous bake features Note 12Hr O
40. lete NOTE The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self Clean cycle This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Self Clean cycle To Set a Self Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self Clean Cycle See example below to start an immediate 4 hours Self Cleaning cycle or to set a Delay Start time of 9 00 oclock and shut off automatically 1 Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day the oven is EMPTY and the door is closed 2 Press Clean 3 Press 4 O O Note If a 2 or 4 hour clean time is desired press 2 O O for a 2 hour or press 4 O O for a 4 hour clean time Set the cleaning time based on the amount of soil light average or heavy see above 4 Press Start As soon as the control is set the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close automatically Once the door has been locked the Door Locked indicator light will stop flashing and remain on Note Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door lock to close Note If the optional delay Self Clean feature is needed finish steps 5 7 5 Press Delay Start 6 Enter the desired Self Clean starting time using the number pads 9 O O 7 Press Start The control will calculate forward from the set start time to determine when the Self Cleaning cycle should end The Self Cleaning cycle will turn on automatically at the set time CAUTION e To avoid
41. lowing temperature settings apply to the conv bake feature e Auto suggest default setting 350 F 177 C e Min bake setting 170 F 77 C e Max bake setting 550 F 288 C Benefits of Convection Bake e Multiple rack baking e No special pans or bakeware needed For best results e Preheating is not necessary for most meats and poultry e Be sure to carefully follow your recipes temperature and time recommendations e Do not cover foods when dry roasting this will prevent the meat from browning properly e Since Conv Roast cooks food faster reduce the cook time by 25 from the recommended cook time of your recipe check the food at this time If necessary increase cook time until the desired doneness is obtained To set the Convection Roast See example below to set conv roast to start immediately at 375 1 Arrange oven racks 2 Press Conv Roast 3 Enter the desired roasting temperature using the number pads 3 7 5 4 Press Start To change the Convection Roast temperature example changing from 375 F to 425 F 1 Press Conv Roast 2 Enter the desired roasting temperature using the number pads 4 2 5 3 Press Start After the oven has reached the desired temperature the control will beep and CONV ROAST light will stay on Note The Bake Broil and Convection elements will cycle for a better heat distribution When convection roasting is complete press Stop Setting Convection C
42. lt is time saved The Conv Bake feature should ONLY be used when your recipe instructions have been written for use with convection baking If your recipe instructions are for normal baking and you wish to use convection bake follow the Convection Convert option instructions The convection convert option will automatically adjust the oven temperature so that convection baking may provide the best possible result Conv Bake may be set with the following option e Conv Convert e Cook Time and or Delay Start Benefits of Convection Bake e Multiple rack baking e No special pans or bakeware needed For best results e Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food Food baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster e Preheating is not necessary when cooking casseroles with Convection Bake e When using Convection Bake with a single rack place oven rack in position 2 or 3 If cooking on multiple racks place the oven racks in positions 2 and 4 Figure 1 18 The following temperature settings apply to the conv bake feature e Auto suggest default setting 350 F 177 C e Min bake setting 170 F 77 C e Max bake setting 550 F 288 C To set the Convection Bake See example below to set conv bake to start immediately at 375 1 Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven 2 Pre
43. me and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials Your new appliance is a carefully engineered product Many times what appears to be a reason to call for service requires nothing more than a simple adjustment you can easily make in your own home or is normal operating characteristic of appliance under certain conditions This list is applicable to a variety of models some of the items will not necessarily apply to your appliance OCCURRENCE Range is not levelled Cannot move appliance easily Appliance must be accessible for service Entire range or oven does not operate Oven control beeps and displays F10 F30 Etc Oven light does not work Surface unit does not heat Surface units too hot or not hot enough Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface Metalmarks POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Poor installation Place oven rack in center of oven Place a level on the oven rack Adjust levelling legs at base of range until the rack is level When range is level cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level Weak unstable floor Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor Kitchen cabinet misalignment m
44. me feature has been activated the display will go back to showing the hour of day Press the Cook Time keypad to display any remaining cook time 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 recommended for pies Shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies or muffins Setting Delay Start with Cook Time Adding a cook duration along with specific start time gives the same benefits as the cook time option in addition to controlling exactly when the cooking process will begin and end Delay Start may be set with the following features e Bake e Conv Bake e Conv Roast e Slow Cook e Clean To set the Delay Start with Cook Time feature See example below to set the oven with preheating for Bake at 375 F 191 C for 50 minutes and to automatically start at 5 30 1 Be sure the clock is set for the correct time of day Arrange oven rack s and place the food in the oven Press Bake Press 3 7 5 Press Start Press Cook Time Enter the desired baking time by pressing 5 O Press Start N U amp D Press Delay Start Enter 5 3 O 11 Press Start Once START is pressed the oven will calculate the start time at which the oven will begin heating O The oven will continue to maintain this temperature for the selected time or un
45. n door may cause the appliance to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns WINNT Do not use the oven or Warmer Drawer if equipped for storage e Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near surface units or in the drawer if equipped This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage ANUN Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured e Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance e DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER DRAWER if equipped Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cooktop surfaces facing the cooktop
46. n fan will be activated to allow the oven to reach its target temperature faster The Bake Broil and Convection elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution 16 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Adding a cook duration when baking is beneficial when a recipe requires a specific temperature and period of time to cook Following the recipe cook time helps insure the best possible results Cook Time may be set with the following features e Preheat e Bake e Conv Bake e Conv Roast e Slow Cook To set the Cook Time feature See example below to set the oven for bake starting immediately at 375 F and then to automatically turn off after 30 minutes Be sure the clock is set for the correct time of day Arrange oven rack s and place the food in the oven Press Bake Press 3 Z 5 Press Start Press Cook Time Enter the desired baking time by pressing 3 O ONO RWN D gt Press Start Once START is pressed the oven will cook and after 30 minutes automatically shut off When the timed bake finishes 1 End and the time of day will show in display The oven will shut off automatically 2 The control will beep 3 times The control will continue to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until Stop is pressed Note e To cancel the function press Stop at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process e The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 49 minutes e After the Cook Ti
47. n the levelling legs under the range 2 Remove the racks and other utensils from the oven and from the lower drawer 3 Use adhesive tape to firmly secure the door and the drawer to the side panels Also attach the electric power cord in the same manner 4 Use a two wheeled trolley with strap and fasten the range to it Cover the appliance with a heavy blanket to prevent scratches and dents 5 Avoid pulling or pushing the control panel when moving the appliance 31 Cooking Information Oven Baking For best cooking results heat the oven before baking cookies breads cakes pies or pastries etc There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Baking Problems Causes Corrections Cookies and e Cookies and biscuits put into the Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before biscuits burn on the oven before the preheating time placing food in oven bottom is completed Cakes too dark on top or bottom Cakes not done in the center Cakes not level Foods not done when cooking time is Up Oven rack overcrowded Dark pan absorbs heat too fast Cakes put into the oven before preheating time is completed Rack position too high or low Oven too hot Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered
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49. om 8 to 9 hour time period To set Slow Cook l Place the food in the oven 2 Press Slow Cook to choose the Hi option 3 Press Slow Cook again to choose the Lo option 4 Press Start 5 If desired add any Timed Bake or Delayed Start Bake settings at this time Note To cancel the Slow Cook feature press Stop at any time For best results e Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking e Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food items e Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking 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 the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown e Cook times will vary depending on the weight fat content bone amp the shape of the meat e Use the recipe s recommended food temperature and a food thermometer to determine when the food is done e Preheating the oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cook feature Setting Oven Controls Setting the Recipes The Recipes feature is used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings This feature may store and recall from 1 to 3 different settings The Recipes feature may be used with Bake or a Timed Bake This feature will not work with any other function including a Delayed Timed Ba
50. ommended directions for use Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and or injury SELF CLEANING OVENS Clean in the self cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven listed in this owner s guide Before self cleaning the oven remove all utensils stored in the oven e Do not clean the oven door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket e Oven racks Oven racks color will change if left in the oven during a self cleaning cycle e Do not use oven cleaners No oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Remove oven racks Oven racks color will change if left in the oven during a self cleaning cycle 4h CAUTION The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Slide in Range Features Note The features of your wall oven will vary according to model Your Slide in Range Features At a Glance OFF OVEN FUNCTIONS FONCTIONS DU FOUR ake oast onv nv ony ONV Convert uire tir Pelia ke ri ook Time Delay Start x UV Temps de riller Pr chauffer Cuire Griller Cuisson Lente 1 Left Front Control 2 Left Rear Control 3 Right rear Control 4 Right Front Control 5 Electroni
51. on 2 Press and hold until one beep is heard If a triple beep sounds instead check all surface elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step The Cooktop Locked icon a will turn ON and the cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF 1 BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position 2 Press and hold until one beep is heard after 3 seconds If a triple beep sounds instead check all surface elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step The Cooktop Locked icon 0 will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used normally Important notes Starting a Self Clean cycle will also turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature The cooktop will remain locked until the Self Clean cycle has completed and the oven door has unlocked f a power failure occurs after the Cooktop Lockout has been activated you must turn OFF the Cooktop Lockout feature before being able to use the cooktop features again Setting Temperature Display The Broil and Clean pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes The oven control can be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius The oven has been preset at the factory to display in Fahrenheit To change display from Fahrenheit to Celsius or Celsius to Fahrenheit 1 To tell if the display is set for Fahrenheit or Celsius press Broil and hold for 7 se
52. onvert The Conv Convert pad is used to automatically convert a standard baking recipe for convection baking When set properly this feature is designed to display the actual converted reduced temperature in the display Convection Convert may ONLY be used with a Conv Bake Timed Conv Bake or a Delay Start Delayed Timed Conv Bake setting When used with a Timed Bake or a Delay Start Delayed Timed Bake setting the Convection Convert will display a CF for check food when the bake time is 75 complete At this time the oven control will sound 3 long beeps at regular intervals until baking had finished When the bake time has completely finished the control will display End and will sound 3 long beeps every 30 seconds until the Stop pad is pressed To change from a normal bake recipe to a convection bake recipe example changing a 400 F normal bake recipe to a convection bake recipe When the conv bake mode is on at 400 F press Conv Convert CONV BAKE and the oven temperature adjustment will appear briefly in the display for this example it is 375 F A beep will sound once the adjusted oven temperature is reached The display will show 375 CONV BAKE and the fan icon NOTE When using a Cook Time the convection convert will not operate if you have a timed bake under 20 minutes 19 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil When broiling heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even cov
53. or a short circuit Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for rangetop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers If an element is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately e Clean Cooktop Glass with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface e Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN e Use Care When Opening Door or Warmer Drawer if equipped Stand to the side of the appliance when opening the door of a hot oven Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven warmer drawer e Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed The oven is vented at the front above the oven door Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven i
54. ord the date of purchase model and yoy will find the model and serial serial number of your product You will find the model and number printed on the serial serial number printed on the serial plate plate The serial plate is located Model No C970 along the interior side trim and visible when the oven door is Serial No opened Date of purchase Remember to record the serial number for future reference Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference Printed in Canada 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given Here is a brief explanation of these symbols PIN ANTINTE This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or oroperty damage dilo This symbol will help you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with CSA C22 1 PART 1 latest edition and local code requirements Install only per
55. properly Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position Meat too close to the element Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat broil element Preheat broil element for searing Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling fre quently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking Control s not set properly Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning in the Electronic Oven Control Guide Self cleaning cycle was interrupted Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time Follow steps under Stopping or Interrupting the Self Cleaning Cycle in the Electronic Oven Control Guide Failure to clean bottom front top or oven frame or door area outside oven seal These areas are not in the self cleaning area but get hot enough to burn on residue Clean these areas before the self cleaning cycle is started Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber Be careful not to damage the oven seal Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range If you have to move your range into out of your residence or when moving to a new home it is suggested that you take the following precautions 1 Screw i
56. re information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown The instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Kenmore Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance A service technician to clean or maintain this product Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions
57. re will become active and will begin counting down from 1 minute 14 Setting Oven Controls Consumer Defined Control Note The Consumer Defined Control features are adjustments to the control that will not affect cooking results These include the Oven Lockout Temperature Display and Silent Control Operation features Setting Oven Lockout Feature The Stop pad controls the Oven Lockout feature The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents the oven from being turned on lt does not disable the display of the clock the Kitchen Timer or the interior oven lights To activate the Oven Lockout feature 1 Press and hold Stop for 3 seconds 2 After 3 seconds door Loc will appear a beep will sound and DOOR LOCKED will flash in the display Once the oven door is locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator will stop flashing and remain on along with the Loc To reactivate normal oven operation 1 Press and hold Stop for 3 seconds A beep will sound The DOOR LOCKED will flash in the display until the oven door has completely unlocked 2 The wall oven is again fully operational To Set the Cooktop Surface Feature The A pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON This feature will only lock the cooktop To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON 1 BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF positi
58. recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass Before Setting Oven Controls PIN ALLO This range has a fan that will turn ON and OFF by itself to keep the electronics cool It may continue to run after the range has been turned OFF but may also stop immediately and then turn ON after a while Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located at right side of the front panel and visible when the oven door is open When the oven is on hot air is released through the vents This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Removing and Replacing Oven Racks To remove pull the rack forward until it stops Lift up front of rack and slide out To replace fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place CS Y JS Wy gt D Ne Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot Oy Ow lt WS RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BROILING BAKING 8 ROASTING Food Rack position Broiling meats chicken or fish 3 or 4 Cookies cakes pies biscuits amp muffins 1 rack 2or3 Multiple racks 2 amp Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread Lor CE casseroles small cuts of meat or poultry TO a
59. reezer M Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised M 10 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period we will provide a full refund Or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information in the U S A call 1 800 827 6655 Coverage in Canada varies on some items For full details call Sears Canada at 1 800 361 6665 Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A or Canada call 1 800 4 MY HOME Acuerdos maestros de proteccion Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente Su nuevo producto Kenmore est dise ado y fabricado para brindarle a os de funcionamiento fiable Pero como cualquier producto puede necesitar mantenimiento preventivo o reparaciones peri dicas Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro de protecci n podr a ahorrarle dinero y molestias El Acuerdo maestro d
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61. ress Start See example below to set Warm to start immediately after a Cook Time or Delay Start 1 Press Bake or any other cooking function If needed enter a different temperature 2 Press Start 3 Press Bake Time 4 Enter time 5 Press Start If needed set a Delay Start feature 6 Press Warm 7 Press Start Note Pressing Stop at any time will stop all oven baking operations 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 meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when finished cooking 21 Setting Slow Cook The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly at lower oven temperatures Slow cook provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot This feature is ideal for roasting beef pork amp poultry Slow Cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt This is normal Slow Cook may be set with the following options e Cook Time e Cook Time and or Delay Start There are 2 settings available high Hi or low Lo The high setting is best for cooking foods from a 4 to 5 hour time period The low setting is best for cooking foods fr
62. s however the display will not visibly show or provide any audible tones indicating whether the change occurred correctly Once the oven is properly set using Bake with the Sabbath feature active the oven will remain continuously ON until cancelled This will override the factory preset 12 Hour Energy Saving feature If the oven light will be needed during the Sabbath press Oven light pad before activating the Sabbath feature Once the oven light is turned ON and the Sabbath feature is active the oven light will remain ON until the Sabbath feature is turned OFF If the oven light needs to be OFF be sure to turn the oven light OFF before activating the Sabbath feature IMPORTANT NOTES It is not advised to attempt to activate any other program feature other than BAKE while the Sabbath feature is active ONLY the following key pads will function after setting the Sabbath feature 1 to 9 Bake Start amp Stop ALL OTHER KEYPADS should not be used once the Sabbath feature is properly activated To Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately amp activate the Sabbath feature See example below baking at 350 default bake setting with Sabbath feature on 1 Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day Place the food in the oven Press Bake ho WON Press Start Be sure to make any additional oven setting changes Oven light Cook Time and or Delay Start Warm before going to step 5 5 The oven will turn
63. s helps prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop 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 is not flat Setting Surface Controls Setting Warmer Zone The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews breads pastries and oven safe dinner plates Always start with hot food It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality For best results when warming pastries or breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food Plastic or aluminum may melt onto the surface Use only plates utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the Warmer Zone Warmer Zone Temperature Selection Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels Figure 1 If a particular food is not listed start with the medium level and adjust as needed Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level To Set the Warmer Zone Control NOTE The controls and indicator light are located on the control panel 1 Touch the ON OFF pad at the Warmer Zone control position The Warmer Zone indicator light will flash Note If no further p
64. s operating may cause severe burns Also do not place plastic or heat sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite e Placement of Oven Warmer Drawer if equipped Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven drawer if equipped is cool Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Do not let potholders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven warmer drawer if equipped e Do not use your broiler pan without its insert Your broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler e Do not cover the broiler or warmer drawer if equipped grid with aluminum foil Exposed fat and grease could ignite e Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth Doing so could cause the bulb to break Disconnect the appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing light bulb IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE e Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean Do not allow grease to accumulate Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire Refer to the hood manufacturer s instructions for cleaning e Cleaners aerosols Always follow the manufacturer s rec
65. s prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop 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 is not flat Setting Surface Controls Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element Your model is equipped with Dual radiant surface element in the right amp left front positions See Figure 1 Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the DUAL surface element See Figure 3 and counterclockwise to turn on the SINGLE surface element See Figure 2 You may switch from either setting at any time during cooking Figure 1 CAUTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off CAUTION 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 To Operate the Dual Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise See Figure 2 for smaller cookware or clockwise See Figure 3 for larg
66. s with Foods Casseroles Breads Pastries Figure 1 amp Hi Hi Hi E Hi c emp Med Med Lo Lo amp o Lo ON ON OFF gt OFF Figure 2 Figure 3 O Hi O Hi Hi c Hi emp Med Med lo Lo am o m o Figure 4 Figure 5 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 aluminum foil or 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 or burners 10 Surface Cooking Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Figure 1 Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2 Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Figure 1 CORRECT INCORRECT wy wW E e tr f i e Flat bottom and straight sides e Tight fittings lids e Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well Curved and warped pan bottoms e x gt e Pan over
67. shcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed 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 DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop Oven racks should be removed or else their finish will dull and their colors turn slightly blue If they do go through the self clean cycle wait until the oven has cooled then remove the oven racks and rub their sides with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby or salad oil this will make the oven racks glide easier back in and out of their positions To clean oven door wash with hot soapy water and a clean cloth DO NOT immerse the door in water DO NOT clean the oven door gasket The oven door gasket is made of a woven material on self cleaning models which is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to
68. ss Conv Bake If default temperature 350 F is needed press Start Press 3 7 5 Press Start d 4 The actual oven temperature will be displayed CONV BAKE will stop flashing and the fan icon will appear in the display Press Stop to stop Convection Bake or cancel Convection Bake at any time Note The convection fan will start AS SOON AS the oven is set for Convection Bake The display will show an icon of rotating fan within a square This rotating fan icon indicates when the Convection Fan is operating The Bake Broil and Convection elements will cycle for a better heat distribution i J Xx K AAA PS a ae lt lt N A QU NON ee AR Za A Air circulation during Convection Bake Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Roast This method of cooking enables you to obtain the best results When roasting Remember to use tested recipes with times adjusted for convection roasting when using the convection mode This oven is equipped with multiple fan speeds for even cooking when baking and better tasting meats when roasting It will use a faster fan speed for roasting which will quickly strip the cold air away from the meats replacing it with warm air making a crisp outside type of searing sealing in juices for better tasting meats Conv Bake may be set with the following option e Cook Time and or Delay Start The fol
69. t control is on for the surface unit to be used Incorrect control setting Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight 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 sand 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 See Cooktop Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models section under General Cleaning Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks Cooktop Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models section under General Cleaning 30 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE Brown streaks or specks Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen Poor baking results Fan noise during cooking operation Flames inside oven or smoking from vent Oven smokes excessively dur
70. til the cooking feature is canceled When the timed bake finishes 1 End and the time of day will show in display The oven will shut off automatically 2 The control will beep 3 times The control will continue to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until Stop is pressed Note e When setting the Delay Start option be sure the correct time of day is set e To cancel the function press Stop at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process e You may choose to use Delay Start with no Cook Time e Delay start may be set using a 24 hour clock See setting 12 or 24 hour display modes for more information A WARNING Use caution with the DELAY START Delayed Timed Bake features Use the automatic timer when cooking cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables Foods that can easily spoil such as milk eggs fish meat or poultry should be chilled in the refrigerator first Even when chilled they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed Eating spoiled food can result in sickness from food poisoning 17 Setting Oven Controls Setting Convection Bake Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven s heat evenly and continuously within the oven This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results Multiple racks cooking may slightly increase cook times for some foods but the overall resu
71. tomatic door locking system Use caution when opening the door after the self clean cycle is finished The oven may still be VERY HOT Before cleaning any part of the oven be sure the electronic oven control is turned off or else push CANCEL pad Wait until the oven is cool The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any appliance Move birds to another well ventilated room DO NOT Hand Clean Oven Door Gasket Fig 1 What to Expect during Cleaning While the oven is in operation the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed Smoke may appear through the oven vent If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm If available use an exhaust fan during the self cleaning cycle 24 Self Cleaning Cycle Self Clean Time Length For satisfactory results use a 2 hour Self Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock This normally takes about one hour So a 3 hour self clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to comp
72. ts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER Surfaces Aluminum amp Vinyl Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Body Parts and Decorative Trim Stainless Steel some models Oven Door amp Drawer Front Panel and Decorative Trim Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert some models Door Liner Body Parts and Warmer Drawer and Drawer Cavity Oven Racks Oven door How to Clean Use hot soapy water and a cloth Dry with a clean cloth Using a soft cloth clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Follow by rinsing the area with clean water dry and polish with a soft cloth Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or some paper towels they will damage the finish To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a di
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