Amana YACR4303MFS, YACR4303MFW Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY .......................................................................... 2

The Anti-Tip Bracket ................................................................. 2

FEATURE GUIDE .........................................................................4

COOKTOP USE ........................................................................... 6

Cookware ..................................................................................7

Home Canning .......................................................................... 8

OVEN USE ...................................................................................8

Electronic Oven Controls ..........................................................8

Sabbath Mode .......................................................................... 9

Warm .........................................................................................9

Aluminum Foil ...........................................................................9

Positioning Racks and Bakeware ...........................................10

Oven Vent ...............................................................................10

Baking and Roasting ..............................................................10

Broiling ....................................................................................11

RANGE CARE ............................................................................ 11

Self-Cleaning Cycle ................................................................11

General Cleaning ....................................................................12

Oven Light ..............................................................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 14

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................... 15

WARRANTY ...............................................................................16

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RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

The Anti-Tip Bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved. Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

• See installation instructions for details.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,

injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■ WARNING:

THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

■ Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician.

■ Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

■ Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left

alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.

Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments

■

should never be worn while using the range. User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the

■

range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

■ Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame

or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

■ Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

■ DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

UNITS – Surface units 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 contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.

■ Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or

more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

■ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat

Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

■ Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place –

Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF

■ Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface

unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass,

■

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

■ Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and 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 a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

■ Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating

elements should never be immersed in water.

■ Do Not Cook on 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.

■ Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is

used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam

■

escape before removing or replacing food. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of

■

pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

■

■ Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in

desired location while oven is

cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR

■

SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns – among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

For self-cleaning ranges –

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.

■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and

other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood –

■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■ When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURE GUIDE

WARNING

This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website at www.amanacanada.ca for more detailed instructions.

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Keypad Feature Instructions CLOCK Clock The Clock uses a 12-hour cycle.

1. Check that the oven is OFF.

2. Press CLOCK.

3. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the hours. Press CLOCK to

switch to the minutes. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the minutes.

4. Press CLOCK or START.

OVEN LIGHT Oven cavity light While the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on and off. The oven light

TIMER SET•OFF Oven timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

START Cooking start The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 10 seconds, a tone

OFF/CANCEL Range function The Off/Cancel keypad stops any function except the Timer and Oven Control Lockout. TEMP/TIME Temperature and

BAKE Baking and

BAKE ASSIST TEMPS

time adjust

roasting

Baking and roasting

will come on when the oven door is opened. The oven light will not come on during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

1. Press TIMER SET•OFF.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the length of time.

3. Press START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end

of countdown.

4. Press TIMER SET•OFF to cancel the Timer. Do not press OFF/CANCEL because the

oven will turn off.

will sound and Start will blink until pressed or canceled. If Start is not pressed within 30 seconds after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.

The Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are used to adjust time and temperature settings.

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is reached.

A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START.

5. Press OFF/CANCEL when nished.

1. Press the desired Bake Assist Temps keypad.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set a temperature other than

the Bake Assist Temps. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START.

4. Press OFF/CANCEL when nished.

Keypad Feature Instructions BROIL Broiling 1. Position cookware in the oven and close the oven door.

2. Press BROIL.

3. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until the desired temperature is

reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

4. Press START.

5. To change the temperature, repeat Step 3 and press START.

6. Press OFF/CANCEL when nished.

WARM Hold warm Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.

1. Press WARM.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until the desired temperature is

reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START.

4. Press OFF/CANCEL when nished.

CLEAN (on some models)

Self-Cleaning cycle

See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

CONTROL LOCK (Hold 3 Sec)

Oven control lockout

1. Check that the oven is OFF.

2. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.

3. A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed.

4. Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.

COOKTOP USE

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping

a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on

the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.

■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and

soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.

■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across

the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough nishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.

■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on

the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that

could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a

cutting board.

■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking

area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area.

Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models)

Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills.

Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color.

■ Starting in June 2018 Whirlpool is equipping this product

with new temperature-limiting coils pursuant to the updated standards in UL858. These new coils may vary cooking times compared to your old cooktop, e.g., a slightly longer time to boil large volumes of water.

Ceramic Glass (on some models)

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is ON. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is ON. This is normal operation. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on Hi, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.

It is normal for the surface of light-colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions, and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number 31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care” section for additional information.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

A. Surface cooking area B. Cookware/canner C. 1/2" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang

■ Use at-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and

energy efciency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed, or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

■ Determine atness by placing the straight edge of a ruler

across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small

expansion channels can be used.

■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry

before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly

on the cooktop.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning (on some models)

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

Cooktop On Indicator Light

The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the display panel. When any cooktop element on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

On ceramic glass models, the Hot Surface indicator light is located on the display panel.

The Hot Surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off.

Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models)

The Dual Zone cooking element offers exibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer elements and is recommended for larger size cookware.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a at bottom, straight sides, and a well-tting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough nishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results. A nonstick nish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick nish will take on the properties of aluminum.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

Check for atness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

1 0

1 1

1 2

1 3

1 4

1 5

1 6

1 7

1 8

1 9

2 0

A B

A. Single B. Dual

Melt Cooking Element (on some models)

The Melt cooking element offers exibility due to a wide range of settings between Hi and Melt. The Hi heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. The lowest setting can be used to prepare sauces and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt element.

A. Hi heat option B. Melt option

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

Cookware Characteristics Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly.

■ Suitable for all types of cooking.

■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for

most cooking tasks.

■ May leave aluminum residues

which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.

Cast iron ■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying.

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch the

cooktop.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low to medium heat

settings.

■ May scratch the cooktop.

Copper ■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

■ May leave copper residues which may

be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.

■ Can leave a permanent stain or bond

to the cooktop if overheated.

Earthenware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.

■ May scratch the cooktop.

Cookware Characteristics Porcelain

enamel-on-steel or cast iron

Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.

Use at-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efciency. The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area.

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

■ Porcelain enamel bakeware without the

metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated.

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smoothtop cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■ Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or

element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements

at the same time.

■ On ceramic glass models, use only at-bottomed canners to

avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension

ofce or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the rst few times or when it is heavily soiled.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will ash when powered up or after a power loss. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed. Indicator lights show functions that are in use.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

Basic Functions

One Tone

■ Valid keypad press

■ Oven is preheated (long tone).

■ Function has been entered.

■ Reminder, repeating every 20 seconds after the

end-of-cycle tones

Three Tones

■ Invalid keypad press

Four Tones

■ End of cycle

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed toCelsius.

To change: Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad for 5 seconds. “°C” or “°F” will appear on the display. Repeat to change back.

To exit mode, press OFF/CANCEL.

Keypress Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed. To change: Press and hold OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat

to change back. To exit mode, press OFF/CANCEL.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales oor

with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

To change: Press OFF/CANCEL, OFF/CANCEL, the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad, TIMER SET•OFF. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode.

Oven Temperature Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven

temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1. Press and hold the Temp/Time “down” arrow keypad for

5seconds until the oven display shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00”.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to

increase or decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F (-18°C).

3. Press START.

To Activate and Bake Using Sabbath Mode:

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad.

3. Press START.

4. Press and hold the TIMER SET•OFF keypad for 5 seconds.

“SAb” will ash in the display.

5. Press START while “SAb” is ashing to enter Sabbath mode;

otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop ashing and remain ON in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant.

Pressing the OFF/CANCEL keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

NOTE: If “SAb” does not appear in your display, the Sabbath mode is not active. After Sabbath mode is deactivated, you must activate Sabbath mode by completing steps 1 through 5.

Warm

WARNING

Sabbath Mode

(on some models)

For guidance on usage and a complete list of models with Sabbath mode, visit www.star-k.org.

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off. The Oven Control Lockout feature will be disabled during the Sabbath mode. After the Sabbath mode is set, no tones will sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen Timer mode will be canceled (if active), and only the following keypads will function:

■ Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads

■ Off/Cancel

When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.

When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to Sabbath mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake elements OFF until the OFF/CANCEL keypad is pressed.

Pressing the OFF/CANCEL keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

Before entering the Sabbath mode, it must be decided if the oven light is to be ON or OFF for the entire Sabbath mode period. If the light is ON when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain ON for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. If the light is OFF when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain OFF for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing the OVEN LIGHT will not affect the oven light once Sabbath mode has been entered.

On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the oven is in Sabbath mode by pressing the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad. The oven temperature will change 25°F (14°C) each time the Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are pressed. Press START to activate the new temperature. The display will not change, and there will be no sounds during this adjustment.

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Warm function. For best results, coverfood.

The Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.

To Use:

1. Press WARM.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until

desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START.

4. Place food in the oven.

5. Press OFF/CANCEL when nished. NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing

the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to reach thedesired temperature and then pressing START.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom nish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain nish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door orbottom.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure thatno bakeware piece is directly over another.

Oven Vent

Racks

■ Position racks before turning on the oven.

■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them.

■ Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration as a guide.

5 4 3 2

Rack Positions

Rack 5: Toasting bread or broiling thin, non-fatty foods Rack 4: 2-rack baking and broiling Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, mufn pan, or jelly

roll pan; and layer cakes; broiling chicken pieces Rack 2: Pies, casseroles, yeast bread, quick breads, frozen

convenience foods, and 2-rack baking Rack 1: Roasting large and small cuts of meat and poultry

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4.

Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, place at racks in positions 2 and 4. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.

A. Oven vent (ceramic glass model) A. Oven vent (coil element model)

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven andshould not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) over the element.

Baking and Roasting

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Oven Temperature

While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection bake mode to improve oven performance.

Temperature Management System

The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during Bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Preheating

When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display.

Baking Cookies on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, place at racks in positions 2 and 4.

Broiling

WARNING

When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack.

IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature.

Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, sh, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information.

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

(on some models)

Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see the “Oven Vent” section.

Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket.

Prepare Range

■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all

cooking utensils, oven racks, and aluminum foil and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■ Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the

11/2"(3.8cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, beingcertain not to move or bend the gasket.

■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they

maymelt.

■ Remove all items from the storage drawer.

On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.

■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to

drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be

ordered. Please refer to the “Accessories” section for more information.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the rst few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping sounds.

Before cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.

To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time, press OFF/CANCEL. If the temperature is too high, the oven door will remain locked and “cool” and “ ” will be displayed. The cooling fan may continue to run.

The oven light will not function during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Once the cleaning temperature has been reached, the electronic control requires a 12-hour delay before another Self-Cleaning cycle can be started.

Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable Clean Time (on some models)

The Self-Cleaning cycle is time adjustable between 2 hours 30minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 30-minute increments. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil, and 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil.

To Self-Clean:

1. Press CLEAN.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter

the desired Self-Cleaning cycle time.

3. Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock. The Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will be displayed. The time remaining will also be displayed.

4. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools,

the Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will turn off.

5. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp

cloth. To exit the Self-Cleaning cycle before completed, press

OFF/CANCEL. The door will unlock once the oven cools.

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