Electrolux 316471400 User Manual

Use & Care Guide

30” Free-Standing Perfect Set™ Gas Range

316471400

2Finding Information

Table of contents	Please read & save this guide

Finding information .....................................................		2
SAFETY ...................................................................		3-6
Features ..................................................................		7-9
Getting Started ...................................................		10-12
•	About the griddle ................................................	10
• Power up, control display modes & timers ...........		11
• Control lock & oven lights...................................		12
Settings for Best Results ....................................		13-14
Surface Cooking .......................................................		15
•	Cookware ............................................................	15
•	Home canning .....................................................	15
Setting cooktop controls ..........................................		16
Burner locations .......................................................		16
•	Setting cooktop controls.....................................	16
Setting Surface Controls ..........................................		16
•	Burner locations ..................................................	16
•	Setting cooktop controls.....................................	16
Setting Oven Controls .........................................		17-33
•	Rapid preheat ......................................................	17
•	Bake ....................................................................	18
•	Using cook time ..................................................	19
• Using cook time with end time............................		20
•	Broil ..............................................................	21-22
•	Convection bake .................................................	23
•	Using convection convert ....................................	24
•	Convection roast ...........................................	25-26
•	Keep warm ..........................................................	27
•	Slow cook ...........................................................	28
•	Dehydrate ............................................................	29
•	Bread proof .........................................................	30
• Saving & recalling my favorite recipes ..................		31
•	Setting Sabbath mode ...................................	32-33
Setting Warmer Oven Controls ..........................		34-36
•	Keep warm ...................................................	34-36
Setting Your Preferences ...................................		37-42
• Setting clock display (CLO) .................................		37
• Setting 12 or 24 hour mode (CLO).......................		38
• Changing between Fº or Cº (F-C)........................		38
• Setting 12hr energy saving mode (ES).................		39
• Setting audio mode (AUD) ...................................		39
• Adjusting oven temperature (UPO) ......................		40
• Factory default reset (RST)...................................		41
•	List of Abbreviations ...........................................	41
•	User preferences chart .........................................	42
Self-Clean ...........................................................		43-44
Care & Cleaning ..................................................		45-51
•	Cleaning recommendations ...........................	45-46
• Cleaning cooktop and parts ................................		47
•	Oven door removal ........................................	48-49
•	Changing oven lights ..........................................	50
• Removing and replacing warmer oven drawer ......		51
Solutions to Common Problems .........................		52-54
Warranty ...................................................................		55

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Electrolux model number

Electrolux serial number

Serial plate location: open lower oven

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Safety 3

Important safety instructions

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

Read all of the following safety instructions before using this appliance:

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

For your safety:

•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

•Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

What to do if you smell gas:

•Do not try to lite any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

•All ranges can tip.

•Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket

provided with the range. To check if the bracket is installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and

fully secured by the anti-tip

bracket by removing lower panel or storage drawer. For models with a warmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti-tip bracket installation.

•Never use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

•Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbonmonoxidepoisoning.Aluminumfoil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

•Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

•Do not use the oven or Warmer oven/ Lower Oven (if equipped) for storage.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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Important safety instructions

•Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

•Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/GGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements.

Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

•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. This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

•Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

•Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.

•Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface burners or in the storage drawer. 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 range.

•Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

•Do not leave children alone—Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.

•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.

•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.

•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.

Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

•Use only dry potholders - Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

•Do not heat unopened food containers - Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

Safety 5

Important safety instructions

Important instructions for using your cooktop

•Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

•Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a pan of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner off before removing the pan.

•Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners—

To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.

•Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings—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 surface burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

•Glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cook top use.

Important instructions for using your oven

•Use care when opening oven door or lower oven drawer (if equipped)—Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

•Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is 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.

•Placement of oven racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. 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 heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

•Do not use the broiler pan without insert. The broiler pan and insert allows dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

•Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

•Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

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Important safety instructions

Important cleaning instructions

•Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

•Kitchen cleaners and aerosols—Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

Grounding Instructions

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. If a 2- prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Self cleaning ovens

•Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

•Do not use oven cleaners—No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

•Do not clean door gasket—The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

•The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another wellventilated room.

Important Safety Notice

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

•Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

•This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.

Features 7

Oven features & options

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1.Luxury-Lighting™ interior oven lights-pg 12

2.Control lock -pg 12

3.Standard cooking

•Bake -pg 18

•Broil -pg 21-22

•Convection bake -pg 23

•Convection roast -pg 25-26

•Keep warm -pg 27

•Slow cook -pg 28

4.Specialized cooking

•Dehydrate - pg 29

•Bread proof -pg 30

5.Favorite settings -pg 31

6.Clean -pg 43-44

7.Cooking time

•Cook time -pg 19

•End time -pg 20

8.Rapid preheat -pg 17

9.Convection convert -pg 24

Minimum & maximum control settings

Feature	Min. temp	Max. temp
Bake	170°F/76°C	550°F/288°C
BreadProof	Lo(85°F/30°C)	Hi(100°F/38°C)
Broil	300°F/148°C	550°F/288°C
Conv Bake	300°F/148°C	550°F/288°C
ConvRoast	300°F/148°C	550°F/288°C
Keep Warm	150°F/66°C	190°F/88°C
SlowCook	Lo(225°F/108°C)	Hi(275°F/135°C)
Dehydrate	100°F/38°C	225°F/108°C

8Features

Oven control display & keys

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13.Oven key pads

• Upper oven

• Warmer oven

14.User preferences -pg 37-42

The following options are available under User Preferences:

•Clock setting -pg 11 & 37

•Clock display setting -pg 37

•12 hr/ 24 hr -pg 38

•Fahrenheit/ Celsius -pg 38

•12 Hr energy save mode on/off -pg 39

•Audio mode -pg 39

•UPO offset (temp. adjust) or reset -pg 40

•Factory default reset -pg 41

15.Oven display

16.Timers -pg 11

17.Cancel & Start

18.Numeric key pad

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Minimum & maximum time settings

Feature	Min. time	Max. time
Timer 1	1 min	11 hr 59 min
Timer 2	1 min	11 hr 59 min
Clock 12 hr	1:00 hr	11 hr 59 min
Clock 24 hr	0:00 hr	23 hr 59 min
Cook time 12 hr	1 min	11 hr 59 min
Cook time 24 hr	1 min	23 hr 59 min
End time 12 hr	1:00 hr	12 hr 59 min
End time 24 hr	0:00 hr	23 hr 59 min
Clean duration	Lite (2 hr)	Heavy (4 hr)

				Features		9
Perfect Set™ Range features
Your gas range features include:			2	1
1. Glass control panel.
2. Electronic oven & surface controls & timers.
3. Dishwasher safe burner grates.
4. Easy to clean upswept deep well cooktop.			4
5. Left front burner valve & knob.	3
6. Left Rear burner valve & knob.
7. Center burner valve & knob.
8. Perfect-simmer™ right rear burner valve &	5	6	7	9	8
knob.
	12			11
9. Extra large right front burner valve & knob.
10. Sure-2-fit™ cobalt blue self-cleaning oven		13	10
interior.	17		14	15
11. Self-clean oven door latch.
12. Automatic oven door light switch.
13. Theatre style Luxury-Lighting™ halogen upper
oven interior lights.					18
14. Convection fan & cover.
15. Fully extendable Luxury-Glide™ interior oven
rack (s).	19		20
16. Offset and flat interior oven racks (not shown).
17. Oven glide rack sensor.
18. Large 1-piece metal oven door handles.
19.Color coordinated or stainless steel oven					18
exterior panels & trim.	21		22
20. Full-width tinted oven door window glass.
21. Warmer oven.
22. Warmer oven door window glass.	23
23. Leveling legs & anti-tip bracket (included).
24. Broiler pan (some models).
25. Broiler pan insert (some models).
26. Convection roasting rack (some models).
27. Cast iron griddle (some models-not shown).	6		3
26				8
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	5			9
25
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10 Getting Started

About the griddle (some models)

Your new appliance is supplied with a griddle. Use the raised grill side of the griddle -Fig. 1- to cook meats such as sausage, steak, bacon, or other items that produce grease when cooking. Use the smooth side of the griddle -Fig. 2- to cook items such as pancakes, eggs or grilled cheese sandwiches.

The griddle will perform best on the left side, but may be used on the right side. Make sure that all burners are turned off before placing the griddle on the grates.

Before first use

1.Wash griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.

2.Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle).

3.Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing.

4.The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.

Using the griddle

•Place either side of the griddle centered over the left or right side of gas burner grates. Be sure locking tabs fit properly on top of grates -Fig. 1-.

•Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process.

•DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI burner setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution.

Locking tabs

Grill side up

Fig. 1

After each use

•DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.

•After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot

water only.

Flat side up

•Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing.

•To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered.

Fig. 2

Getting Started 11

Timers

The two timers provided with the oven control serve as extra reminders in the kitchen. When a timer reaches less than 1 minute the display will start to count down in seconds. When the time runs out the active timer will beep, “00:00” will display and the timer key will flash.

The following time settings apply to the timers:

•Min. time: 1 minute

•Max. time: 11 hours 59 minutes

See example below to set the timer for 5 minutes:

		Example
Step		Press
1.	Press TIMER
2.	Enter 5 minutes
3.	Press TIMER

To cancel after setting the timer, press the TIMER key again.

NOTE

The timer(s) will not affect the cooking process.

Setting clock at power up

You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the event of a power failure or when you first provide electric power to your appliance.

•When your appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display.

•Enter the time of day using the numeric key pads and press START to set.

If an invalid time of day is entered, the control will triple beep. Re-enter a valid time of day and press START. If CANCEL is pressed your clock will start with the time set for 12:00.

Select the user pref key to modify the time of day during other situations such as day light savings.

12 Getting Started

Changing settings		Interior Luxury-Lighting™

Software controls the upper and warmer ovens so that both may be set to operate at the same time with unique settings. It is very important to understand that before setting or modifying either oven, you must first select which oven you desire to set or modify.

The display will provide which oven is currently selected for setting/changes by displaying a small red triangle indicator next to the upper or lower warmer oven text -Fig.1.

If the upper oven text symbol displays the red triangle indicator but you wish to set or change the settings for the warmer oven, press once to change the oven selection. Then make the setting/changes. You may toggle between either oven and make setting changes at any time. You may also make cooktop settings or modifications without having to make an oven selection.

Fig.1

Preheat Temperature Display

Your appliance includes “theater” style oven lighting that gradually lights both the upper and warmer oven interiors to full brightness.

Thekey controls the interior oven lights.

This model includes 2 halogen lights in the upper oven and one standard appliance light located on the rear wall of the warmer oven.

The oven lights will automatically turn ON whenever the upper oven door is opened. The lights will remain on until the door has been shut.

To replace any of the interior light bulbs see “Changing the oven lights” in the Care and Cleaning section.

Control lock

The control lock will lock the oven controls and the upper oven door. Once locked, the upper oven light will not switch from on to off or off to on.

Control lock will lock the oven light and will not be available.

See example below to lock the upper oven and the cooktop:

	Example
Step	Press

Press CONTROL LOCK and hold for 3 seconds.

To unlock, Press CONTROL

LOCK and hold for 3 seconds.

Once a cooking feature has been started for either the upper or warmer oven the control will display the actual oven temperature while preheating. Once the oven reaches the oven set temperature only the oven set temperature will display.

will flash in the display until the door has finished locking. Once the door has been locked the door lock indicator will turn on. LOC will then display in the upper oven cavity only.

Do not attempt to open the oven door while the door lock indicator is flashing.

Setting for Best Results 13

Upper oven racks

Types of oven racks

Your appliance is equipped with 3 styles of interior oven racks; 1 offset oven rack, 1 handle oven rack and 1 fully extendable Luxury-Glide™ oven racks.

offset oven rack	handle oven rack
Fig. 1	Fig. 3

fully extendable
glide oven rack	Fig. 2

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food or adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be HOT and may cause burns.

The offset -Fig 1- and handle -Fig 3- oven rack may be used in all of the rack positions. The offset design provides additional height options. For maximum available space if preparing a large turkey, it is suggested to place the rack near the oven bottom (rack positions 1 or 2) - refer to Fig. 4. Do not extend the offset rack past the oven door when in the lowest rack position.

The fully extendable glide racks -Fig. 2- make food preparation easier. Especially when preparing heavier dishes. The glide oven rack has 2 glide tracks that allow you to extend your food away from the oven effortlessly without rubbing the sides of the oven wall.

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 4 - refer to Fig. 4-. For best results when using a offset oven rack, place cookware on rack position 2 or 3.

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5

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2

1

Fig. 4

Air circulation in the oven

For best air circulation and baking results allow a space of 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 be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

Fig. 5 - Proper pan spacing using single oven rack.

Fig. 6 - Proper pan spacing using 2 oven racks.

14 Setting for Best Results

Upper oven racks

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food or adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be HOT and may cause burns.

Removing and replacing the offset rack

(not illustrated)

•To remove pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.

•To replace, fit the oven rack onto the rack guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack completely back into place (not shown).

Removing and replacing the Luxury-Glide™ oven racks

To remove using one hand, reach through handle opening on top of glide rack and lift up on the release lever located across the lower front of the rack as shown -Fig. 1-.

While holding up on the release lever, pull the glide rack out of the oven until you reach the oven rack stop position -Fig. 2-. Using both hands, grasp the upper and lower portions of the glide rack. Lift up the front of the rack slightly and continue to pull the rack away from the oven -Fig. 3-. Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack portions together when removing or handling the glide rack - the rack portions move independently and are difficult to handle unless held together.

To replace - grasp both upper and lower portions of glide rack, lift and place the rack resting evenly between the oven cavity walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the rack completely into position. Some force may be necessary to make sure the oven rack has snapped completely back into place.

NOTE

DO NOT attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are properly positioned inside the oven cavity. Be sure the glide oven racks make contact with the vertical rack sensor located at the left rear oven cavity wall (see item #17, page 9).

Luxury-Glide™ extendable oven rack

upper rack portion

release lever lower rack

portion

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Surface Cooking 15

Cookware

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire burner grate surface. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware.

Cookware should always:

•Have a flat bottom.

•Have tight fitting lids.

•Be well balanced.

•Be made of a material that conducts heat well.

•Be easy to clean.

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface burner 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 & pitting).

•Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.

•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.

•Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

•Glass- Slow heat conductor.

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation and provides good baking results in the oven. DO NOT BLOCK THIS VENT.

Oven vent location

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop.

•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.

•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

IMPORTANT

NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time.

16 Setting Surface Controls

Burner locations Operating single burners

2 Standard burners -9,500 BTUbest for most surface cooking requirements.

Large burner -14,000 BTUbest for bringing large quantities of liquid to boil or when preparing large quantities of food.

Extra largeburner -16,000 BTUCapabilities of large burner to bring large quantities of liquid to boil or when preparing larger food portions.

Perfect Simmer™ burner -5,000 BTUbest for simmering delicate sauces, melting chocolates, etc.

1.Push the desired gas surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position -

Fig.1.

2.Release knob and rotate to (lite) position. Visually check that the needed burner has lit.

3.To adjust, push the knob in and turn counterclockwise to a flame size setting that best fits your need.

Fig. 1

Setting Oven Controls 17

About rapid preheat

Use the rapid preheat option on single rack baking to quickly bring the upper oven to baking temperature.

The rapid preheat option may be set with the following cooking features:

•Bake

•Conv bake

•Conv roast

The following temperature settings apply to the rapid preheat feature:

•Auto-suggest (default) setting:350°F/176°C

•Min. rapid preheat setting: 170°F / 76°C

•Max. rapid preheat setting: 550°F / 288°C

Setting rapid preheat

See example below to set a rapid preheat with bake to start immediately using default temperature.

	Example
Step	Press

1. Press UPPER OVEN

2. Press BAKE

3. Press RAPID PREHEAT

4. Press START

NOTE

You may press CANCEL at any time when setting the control or during the cooking process.

To add or change any cook settings after this feature has started:

•Select the UPPER or WARMER oven you wish to change. Make temperature changes using the + or - keys. Each press of + or - will adjust the temperature by 5° F ( or 2°C).

•If changing cooking times, select the cook time or end time keys needed to make the changes.

For best results

•Single oven rack cooking ONLY.

•Use oven rack positions 2 or 3.

When START is pressed the oven will preheat quickly. The control will display PRE-HEATING during this time. While PREHEATING the Convection fan may operate.

After a few minutes a beep will sound and PREHEATING will no longer display. Place prepared food on a single oven rack. The oven will continue to bake at the set temperature until bake is canceled.