Bosch HES5L53U/07 Use and Care Manual

Use and Care Manual

Mode d’emploi et d’Entretien Instrucciones para usar y Cuidar

Electric Ranges

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Table of Contents

About This Manual . . . . . . . 1

How This Manual is Organized . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Temperature Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting a Silent Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Oven Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the Minute Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . 5

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before Using the Oven for the First Time . 8

Getting the Most Out of Your

Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preheating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Oven Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rack Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Broil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operating the Cooktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using Proper Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . 15

Types of Cooktop Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Suggested Radiant Element Settings. . . . . . 16

Single Radiant Surface Elements. . . . . . . . . 16

Dual Radiant Surface Elements . . . . . . . . . . 17

Keep Warm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning and Maintenance 21

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Self-Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Avoid These Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cleaning Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance. . . . . . . 23

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Replacing an Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Removing the Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Before Calling Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 How to Obtain Service or Parts . . . . . . . . . . 29

STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

BSH Home Appliances Corporation

5551 McFadden Ave.

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

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1-800-944-2904

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About This Manual

How This Manual is Organized

You can get the most out of your new oven by reading this manual from beginning to end. This way, you will systematically get to know your appliance and become familiar with its operation and features.

The manual consists of the following sections:

The “Safety” section provides information on how to safely operate your oven.

“Getting Started" introduces you to the oven components and features.

The "Operation" section offers you step-by-step instructions on how to operate your oven.

In "Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance" you can find a list of many common foods with the appropriate oven mode, temperature, rack position and bake time. This section also provides you with several bakeware and preparation tips.

"Cleaning and Maintenance" provides you with information on how to clean and care for the various oven parts.

The "Service" section includes your warranty and do-it- yourself troubleshooting tips.

Pay special attention to the important safety instructions in the "Safety" section.

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Safety

Important Safety Instructions

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When properly used and cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. Refer to the Installation Instructions for details.

WARNING:

All ranges can tip.

Injury to persons could result.

Install anti-tip device packed with range.

See installation instructions.

This appliance is intended for normal household use only. It is not approved for outdoor or other non-household uses (including sea or air-going vessels). See the Statement of Limited Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury. This appliance is intended only for heated food preparatoin and should not be used for any other purposes.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.

Do not obstruct oven vents.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center.

In the event of an error, the display flashes and beeps continuously. If this happens during self-clean, disconnect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified technician.

In the event of an error, the display flashes and beeps continuously. Disconnect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified technician.

Fire Safety

Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, especially the oven bottom. Installing these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

If materials inside an oven should ignite, keep door closed. Turn off the appliance and disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. For example, never use the appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the appliance for storage.

Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.

In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the oven.

Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. EXERCISE CAUTION TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—You may be burned.

DO NOT USE WATER, including wet rags or towels—a violent steam explosion will result.

Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1)You know you have a CLASS ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it.

2)The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

3)The fire department is being called.

4)You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

Burn Prevention

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, potholders, 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, surfaces near these openings and oven doors.

Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to the side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/ or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening and make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After the release of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.

Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.

Use caution when cooking foods with high alcohol content (e.g. rum, brandy, bourbon) in the oven. Alcohol evaporates at high temperatures. There is a risk of burning as the alcohol

vapors may catch fire in the oven. Use only small quantities of alcohol in foods, and open the oven door carefully.

Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the heating elements.

Always use 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.

Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.

Child Safety

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe operation of the appliance by qualified persons.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming drawer or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.

Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.

CAUTION:

Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

Cleaning Safety

Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet cloths or sponges can cause burns from steam.

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.

The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during self-cleaning can generate some by-products which are on the list. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation.

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When self-cleaning, confirm that the door locks and will not open. If the door does not lock, stop self clean operation and contact service.

Wipe out excessive spillage before self-cleaning the oven.

Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep pet birds out of the kitchen or other rooms where kitchen fumes could reach them. During self-clean, fumes are released that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.

Keep oven free from grease build up.

Cookware Safety

Do not place food directly on oven bottom.

Follow the manufacturer's directions when using cooking or roasting bags.

Do not clean parts or accessories in the self-clean oven.

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Getting Started

Parts

Control Panel

Oven Vent

Convection Fan

Door Lock

Rack Position Guides with 7 Rack Positions

Door Hinge

Oven Bottom

Oven Vent				Convection Fan (some models)

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block the oven vent since it is important for air circulation. It is normal to see steam escaping from the vent, and condensation may collect in this area. This area may be warm when the oven is in use.

The convection fan operates during the convection mode. When the oven is operating in a convection mode, the fan turns off automatically when the door is opened.

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Oven Bottom

The oven bottom conceals the lower heating element. As a result the element is protected from damage and spills.

Note:

Do not place food directly on the oven bottom.

WARNING:

Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, especially the oven bottom. Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

Accessories

Rack

Flat Oven Rack

This rack can be used for all cooking needs. Do not clean in the self-clean oven. Your oven comes with two flat oven racks.

CAUTION:

To avoid burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning oven on. Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm. If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts contact hot heating elements.

Use caution when removing oven racks from the lowest rack position to avoid contact with the hot oven door.

To avoid possible injury or damage to the appliance, ensure racks are installed exactly per installation instructions and not backwards or upside down.

REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and parts before starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are left in the oven and remain in the oven cavity for a self-clean cycle, the glide ability of the oven rack system will be damaged and will cause all oven racks to loose their shiny finish and or turn blue. Remove ALL oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.

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.

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Control

300 Series (models without convection bake)

500 Series (models with convection bake)

12:00

Oven

Clock

Cook

Bake

Broil

Light

Time

Oven

Preheat

Self

Timer

Start

Clear

Convection

Clean

On/Off

Time

Door Locked

/Off

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Control Keypads

Use to turn the interior oven light ON or OFF.

Use to set the time of day.

Used to enter the length of cooking time needed.

Use to set a Self-Clean cycle.

Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking.

Use to select the bake feature.

Use to select the variable broil feature.

Door Lock icon pad activates oven door lockout settings.

Convection is similar to Bake. Heat comes from the lower burner and the heat is circulated by a convection fan (some models).

Use with the feature or function pads to set oven temperature, bake time, start time (when programming an automatic start time), setting or adjusting the clock and minute timer.

Control Indicator Lights

Light will glow each time the oven turns on to maintain the set oven temperature.

Light will glow when the oven is first set to operate, or if the desired temperature is reset higher than the actual oven temperature.

Light will flash when the oven door locks and unlocks, the oven door lockout is active or when the SelfClean cycle feature is active.

Note: All other indicator lights on the oven control are feature ON/OFF indicator lights.

Before Using the Oven for the First Time

Oven must be properly installed by a qualified technician before use.

Remove all packing materials from inside and outside the oven.

While cool, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry.

There may be a slight odor during first uses; this is normal and will disappear.

Optimum cooking results depend on proper cookware being used.

Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual information prior to operating.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

General Tips

Pan Placement

Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the oven. If baking more than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1" to 1 ½" of air space around the pan. When baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger pans on two racks so that one pan is not directly above the other. See Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 racks.

Baking Pans and Dishes

Glass baking dishes absorb heat. Follow manufacturers' recommendations.

For tender, light, golden brown crusts, use light, shiny metal bakeware.

Dark, rough or dull pans (nonstick or anodized) will absorb heat and result in a browner, crisper crust. Some manufacturers recommend reducing the temperature 25 ºF when using this type of pan. Follow manufacturers' recommendations.

Insulated cookie sheets or bakeware may increase the length of cooking time.

Do not set any heavy objects on the open oven door.

Do not keep the empty bakeware in the oven during cooking as this changes cooking performance.

Adjusting the Oven Temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first frew uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think that the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you can adjust the control so that the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the temperature displayed.

To adjust oven temperature:

1.Press “BAKE”.

2.Set the temperature to 550°F (287°C) by pressing and holding the “+”.

3.Within 2 seconds, press and hold “BAKE” until the 2 digit display appears. Release “BAKE” . The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset between the original factory temperature setting and the current temperature setting. If the oven control has the original factory calibration, the display will read "0".

4.The temperature can now be adjusted up or down 35°F (19°C), in 5°F steps by pressing and holding the “+” or “-”. Adjust until the desired amount of offset appears in the display. When lowering the oven temperature, a minus sign (-) will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees.

5.When you have made the desired adjustment, press “Clear/Off” to go back to the time of day display.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, especially the oven bottom. Installing these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

Preheating the Oven

Place oven racks in desired position before heating the oven.

Preheat the oven in all cooking modes.

Allow oven to preheat while preparing recipe ingredients or food items.

Setting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Once oven is preheated, place food in the oven as quickly as possible to minimize the loss of heat and reduction of oven temperature.

For Best Results

Open the door as briefly as possible to avoid temperature reduction.

Use the interior oven light to view the food through the oven window rather than opening the door frequently.

Use the Timer to keep track of cooking times.

High Altitude Baking

When cooking at high altitudes, recipes and cooking times will vary.

For accurate information, write the Extension Service, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. There may be a cost for the guides. Specify which high altitude food preparation guide you prefer: general information, cakes, cookies, breads, etc.

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Condensation

It is normal for certain amount of moisture to evaporate from the food during any cooking process. The amount depends on the moisture content of the food. The moisture may condense on any surface cooler than the inside of the oven, such as the control panel.

Operating the Oven Light

The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened.

Press “Oven Light” to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed.

The interior oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To change the interior oven light, see Replacing an Oven Light in the Maintenance section.

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting

Food	Rack Position
Broiling hamburgers and	6 or 7
steaks
Broiling meats, chicken or	5 or 6
fish
Cookies, cakes, pies,	4 or 5
biscuits and muffins
Frozen pies, angel food	2 or 3
cake, yeast, bread,
casseroles, small cuts of
meat or poultry
Turkey or ham	1

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Rack Positions

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Operation

About the Appliance

Behind the classic design is modern and perfected technology that ensures a high degree of efficiency. For instance, we have further improved the distribution of heat in the oven by using newly designed elements. The advantage of this results in shorter cooking times, perfect results and lower energy costs.

This oven is very convenient and easy to operate, even with the wide variety of options. The cooking mode and temperature can be adjusted with very little effort. The additional functions such as Cook Time can be set at the touch of a button in just a few seconds, and the display always presents the most important information while you are cooking.

Operating the Oven

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place bakeware on rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 2). For best results when using a single oven flat rack, place bakeware on rack positions 3 or 4 (See Fig. 1).

Bake

	BAKE	Bake is cooking with dry, heated air.
		Both the upper and lower elements
		cycle to maintain the oven
		temperature.

The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to casseroles. Refer to recipe or package directions for oven temperature and baking time.

Tips

Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it.

Baking time will vary with the size, shape and finish of the bakeware. Dark metal pans or nonstick coatings will cook faster with darker results. Insulated bakeware will lengthen the cook time for most foods.

For best results, bake food on a single rack with at least 1-11/2" space between pans or dishes and oven walls.

Eliminate heat loss from the oven by using the window to periodically check food for doneness instead of opening the door.

If multiple racks are necessary, use a maximum of 2 racks. For cakes use rack positions 2 and 5, for cookies use rack positions 1 and 4. Stagger pans so that one is not directly above the other (see graphic below). See "Pan Placement" under "General Tips" for more info. You may also consider using a convection mode.

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Fig. 2

The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

To set bake

1. Press “BAKE”. "— — —" appears in the display.

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2.Within 5 seconds, press the “+” or “-”. The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By pressing and holding the “+” or “-”, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius).

3.As soon as the “+” or “-” pad is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn OFF and the control will beep 3 times.

4.To cancel bake, press “Clear/Off”.

To change the oven temperature after bake has started:

1.Press “BAKE”. Visually check the bake temperature and that it needs to be changed.

2.Press the “+” or “-” pad to increase or decrease the set temperature to the desired new oven temperature.

Note: The OVEN indicator light on the electronic display will turn ON and OFF when using the Bake feature and during preheat. This is normal and indicates that the oven is cycling to maintain the selected baking temperature. When the preheat indicator light turns OFF, your oven is ready.

Setting timed bake and delayed timed bake features

The “BAKE” and “START TIME” pads operate the features that will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically (timed bake) or to begin baking at a later time with a delayed start time (delayed timed bake).

To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically (timed bake)

1.Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day.

2.Place the food in the oven.

3.Press “BAKE”. " — — — ° " appears in the display.

4.Within 5 seconds, press the “+” or “-”. The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By holding the“+” or “-”, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius).

5.Press “COOK TIME”. ":00" will flash in the display.

6.Press the “+” or “-” until the desired baking time appears in the display.

7.The oven will turn ON and begin heating.

To program oven for a delayed start time and to shutoff automatically (delayed Timed Bake):

1.Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day.

2.Place the food in the oven.

3.Press “BAKE”. " — — — ° " appears in the display.

4.Within 5 seconds, press the “+” or “-”. The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By holding the “+” or “-”, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius).

5.Press “COOK TIME”. ":00" will flash in the display.

6.Press the “+” or “-” until the desired baking time appears.

7.Press “START TIME”. The earliest possible start time will appear in the display.

8.Press the “+” or “-” until the desired start time appears in the display.

9.Once the controls are set, the control calculates the time when baking will stop in order to start at the time you have set.

10.The oven will turn ON at the delayed start time and begin heating.

When the set bake time runs out

1."END" will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically.

2.The control will beep 3 times every 60 seconds as a reminder until “Clear/Off” is pressed.

To change the oven temperature or bake time after baking has started

1.Press the function pad you want to change.

2.Press the “+” or “-” to adjust the setting.

Note: During timed bake the preheat indicator light will not function until the set time to start cooking is reached.

CAUTION:

Use caution with the timed bake and delayed timed bake features. 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.

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Broil

BROIL Broil uses intense heat radiated from the upper element.

The Broil mode is best suited for cooking thin, tender cuts of meat (1" or less), poultry and fish. It can also be used to brown breads and casseroles. Always broil with the door open.

The benefits of broiling include:

Fast and efficient cooking.

Cooking without the addition of fats or liquids.

Tips:

Preheat oven for approximately 5 minutes.

Steaks and chops should be at least ¾" thick.

Brush fish and poultry with butter or oil to prevent sticking.

Turn meats once during the recommended cooktime.

When top browning casseroles, use only metal or glass ceramic dishes such as Corningware®.

Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browing results. When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the broil settings table.

Broil Oven Rack Position Table

Food	Rack Position
Medium or well-done	7
hamburgers
Fish, medium steaks &	6
pork chops
Well-done foods such as	5
chicken

To set Broil

1.Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.

2.Press “BROIL”. " — — "will appear in display.

3.Press and hold the “+” or “-” until the desired broil setting level appears in the display. Press the “+” for HI broil or the “-” for LO broil. Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage.

4.For optimum browning, preheat broil element for

approximately 5 minutes before adding food.

5.Open the oven door to the broil stop position when broiling.

6.Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on 2nd side.

7.When broiling is finished press “Clear/Off”.

Note: Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food.

CAUTION:

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

Convection (some models)

CONVECTION Convection is similar to Bake. Heat comes from the upper and lower

heating elements. The main difference in convection baking is that the heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan.

Convection feature benefits

Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy.

Multiple rack baking.

No special pans or bakeware needed.

How Convecton works

Convection uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using two racks at the same time.

Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Meats cooked with convection are juicier. Poultry is crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside. Breads and pastries brown more evenly. Most foods baked in a standard oven can be cooked faster and more evenly with Convection.

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How to use Convection

When baking:

1.For optimum cooking results it is recommended to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies, biscuits and breads.

2.Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s recommended oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe’s instructions using the minimum recommended cooktime.

3.When using 2 oven racks at the same time, place in positions 2 & 5 for best results.

Layer cakes will have better results using the “BAKE” pad.

When roasting

1.Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using

Convection.

2.Since Convection cooks food faster, reduce the cooktime by 25% from the recommended cook time of your recipe. Check the food at this time. If necessary, increase cooktime until the desired doneness is obtained.

3.Do not cover foods when roasting - this will prevent the meat from browning properly.

4.Use the same temperature as indicated in the recipe.

Note:

When using Convection, cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.

Setting Convection

The oven can be programmed to Convection at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

To set Convection:

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1.Press “Convection”. "— — —" appears in the display.

2.Within 5 seconds, press the “+” or “-”. The display will show "350°F (177°C)." By pressing and holding theor , the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius).

3.As soon as the“+” or “-” pad is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the preheat indicator light will turn OFF and the control will beep 3 times.

4.To cancel Convection, press “Clear/Off”.

To change the oven temperature after Convection has started:

1.Press “Convection”. Visually check the bake temperature and see if it needs to be changed.

2.Press the “+” or “-” pad to increase or decrease the set temperature to the desired new oven temperature.

Operating the Cooktop

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 & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

Stainless - 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 recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

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Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 1 & 2.

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). For more information about the ceramic cooktop see “Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance” in the General Care & Cleaning section.

Fig. 1

Good Cookware

Poor Cookware

Curved and warped pan.

Flat bottom and straight sides.

Tight fitting lids.

Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

Made of a material that conducts heat well.

Easy to clean.

Always match pot diameter to element size.

Pan larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Pan is smaller or larger than heating area marked on cooktop.

About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of 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.

Element ON and Hot Surface Indicator

Lights

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on the backguard — the Element On indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights.

The Element ON indicator lights are located on the control panel above each radiant element control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF. The Hot Surface indicator light located on the control panel will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the glass cooktop has cooled to a

MODERATE level.

Element ON Indicator Lights

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 smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this Use & Care Manual.

Types of cooktop elements

The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available. The single radiant element will have one round

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outline pattern shown (keep warm zone is only designed to keep food warm). The dual radiant element is flexible because you may set just the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions can be set to heat together.

Keep Warm Zone	Single Radiant	Dual Radiant
Surface Control	Surface Control	Surface Control
(some models)		(some models)

Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements table.

Settings	Type of cooking
High (HI - 9)	Start most foods, bring
	water to a boil, pan broiling
Medium high (7 - 8)	Continue a rapid boil, fry,
	deep fat fry
Medium (5 - 6)	Maintain a slow boil,
	thicken sauces and
	gravies or steam
	vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4)	Keep foods cooking,
	poach, stew
Low (LO - 1)	Keep warm, melt, simmer

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.

Suggested radiant surface element settings

The suggested settings found in the following chart are based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Single radiant surface elements (all models)

To operate the single radiant element:

1.Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element.

2.Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (See Suggested settings for single and dual radiant elements table). Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. 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.

3.When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

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CAUTION:

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

Dual radiant surface elements (some models)

Symbols on the backguard are used to indicate which coil

of the dual radiant element will heat. The

symbol

indicates the inner coil only. The symbol indicates both inner and outer coils will heat.

To operate a dual radiant element:

1.Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface element.

2.Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the dual element. If only the inner heating portion is needed like for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counter-clockwise to start.

3.When cooking is complete, turn the dual radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark.

Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. 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.

You may switch from either element setting at any time during cooking. See Suggested radiant surface element settings table on previous page.

Heating with Inner		Heating with both
(small) element only		elements

Areas that heat are shown darkened

Keep warm (some models)

The purpose of the keep warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the keep warm feature 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 keep warm zone. All food placed on the warming 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 to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the keep warm zone.

Setting the keep warm control

1.Push in either direction and turn the knob. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI and LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of warming.

2.When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The keep warm zone will remain warm until the indicator light

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goes OFF.

Keep Warm Zone

Surface Control

(some models)

Temperature selection - Refer to the Keep Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings Table . 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.

Keep Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings Table

Food Item	Heating Level
Breads/Pastries)	LO (Low)
Casseroles	LO (Low)
Dinner Plates with Food	LO (Low)
Eggs	LO (Low)
Gravies	LO (Low)
Meats	MED (Medium)
Sauces	MED (Medium)
Soups (cream)	MED (Medium)
Stews	MED (Medium)
Vegetables	MED (Medium)
Fried Foods	HI (High)
Hot Beverages	HI (High)
Soups (liquid)	HI (High)

CAUTION:

Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the keep warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off.

The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

Settings

Setting the Clock

When the appliance is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00".

To set the analog clock:

1.Press "CLOCK" once (do not hold pad down).

2.Within 5 seconds, press and hold "+" or “-” until the desired time of day appears in the display.

Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or self-clean cycle.

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature

The oven control has a built-in 12-Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking.

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Changing to continuous bake setting:

1.Press and hold “TIMER On/Off” down for 5 seconds until tone is heard, " — — hr" will appear in display for continuous cooking. The current time of day will return to the display.

2.To cancel the continuous bake setting, press and hold for 5 seconds until tone is heard. "12hr" will appear in display indicating that the control has returned to the 12-Hour Energy Saving feature.

Temperature conversion

The electronic oven control is set to operate in °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C).

To change the temperature to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (control should not be in a Bake or Clean mode):

1.Press “BROIL” . "— —" appears in the display.

2.Press and hold “+” the until "HI" appears in the display.

3.Press and hold “BROIL” until °F or °C appears in the display.

4.Press the “+” or “-” to change °F to °C or °C to °F.

5.Press any control pad to return to normal operating mode.

Setting a silent control panel

When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad is pressed. If desired, the control can be programmed for silent operation. Press and hold “START TIME”. After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. This will block the controls from sounding when a pad is pressed. To return the sound, press and hold “START TIME” again for 7 seconds until the control beeps once.

Setting oven lockout

The control can be programmed to lock the oven door and lockout the oven control pads.

To set the oven lockout feature: (for models with Convection)

1.Press “Clear/Off” and “Convection” and hold for 3 seconds. “Loc” will appear in display, the “Door Locked” indicator light will flash and the motor driven door lock will begin to close automatically. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock. Once the oven door is locked, the current time of day will appear in the display.

2.To cancel the ovenlockout feature, press “Clear/Off” and “Convection” and hold for 3 seconds. The control

will unlock the oven door and resume normal operation.

To set the oven lockout feature:

(for models without Convection feature)

1.Press “Lock” and hold for 3 seconds. “Loc” will appear in display, the “Door Locked” indicator light will flash and the motor driven door lock will begin to close automatically. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock. Once the oven door is locked, the current time of day will appear in the display.

2.To cancel the Oven Lockout feature, press “Lock” and hold for 3 seconds. The control will unlock the oven door and resume normal operation.

Note:

DO NOT open the oven door while the indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock. Once the oven door is locked, the current time of day will appear in the display.

If any control pad is pressed with the oven lockout feature active, “Loc” will appear in the display until the control pad is released.

Setting the minute timer

1.Press “TIMER On/Off”.

2.Press the “+” to increase the time in one minute increments. Press and hold the “+” to increase the time in 10 minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Note: If the “-” pad is pressed first, the timer will advance to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

3.When the set time has run out, the timer will beep 3 times and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds until “TIMER On/Off” is pressed.

To change the timer while it is in use

While the timer is active and shows in the display, press and hold the “+” or “-” to increase or decrease the time remaining.

To cancel the minute timer before the set time has run out press “TIMER On/Off” once .

Note:

The indicator light located above the “TIMER On/Off” pad will glow while the minute timer is active.

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The minute timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains on the timer. Once less than 1 hour remains, the display will count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display.

The minute timer DOES NOT start or stop the cooking process. It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The minute timer can be used alone or while using any of the other oven features. When the minute timer is in use with any other feature, the minute timer will be shown in the display. To view other functions, press the pad for that function.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning

Self-Clean

WARNING:

During the elimination of soil during selfcleaning, small amounts of Carbon Monoxide can be created and the fiberglass insulation could give off very small amounts of formaldehyde during the first several cleaning cycles. To minimize exposure to these substances, provide good ventilation with an open window, or use a ventilation fan or hood.

Do not block the oven vents(s) during the self-cleaning cycle. Always operate the unit according to the instructions in the manual.

When self-cleaning, confirm that the door locks and will not open. If the door does not lock, stop self-clean operation and contact service.

Preparing for a Self-Clean Cycle

During Self-Clean, the oven is heated to a very high temperature. Soil is burned off at this temperature.

Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:

DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the Self-Cleaning oven.

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.

DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage.

Remove all utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and will melt.

Remove racks. See “Removing & Replacing Oven Racks” under Accessories. If they are not removed during the Self-Clean cycle, their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will dull. After the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven

racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack position).

Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the 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. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

Hand 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. these areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap & water.

Prior to setting the self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven bottom should be removed.

Important: To start a self-clean cycle immediately without a delay, skip steps 2 & 3 in the instructions provided below.

To set the Self-Clean mode:

1.Be sure the clock displays the correct time of day.

2.Press “Start Tme”. The " : " in the time of day will flash.

3.Press and hold the “+” pad to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired time is displayed.

4.Press “Self Clean”. “---” appears in the display.

5.Press the “+” or “-” pad once. “3:00” will appear in the display indicating that a 3 hour self-clean time is set. To change to a 2 hour self-clean time press “-” once (2:00 appears in the display). To self-clean using a 4 hour clean time press “+” once (4:00 appears in display).

6." CLn" will appear in the display during the self-clean cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the selfcleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.

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Note: As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the “LOCK” indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).

When the self-clean cycle has completed:

1.The time of day will appear in the display window and the “Clean” and "LOCK" light will continue to glow.

2.Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.

3.A moist cloth is the best way to wipe out the remaining ash from the oven.

Stopping or interrupting a self-clean cycle

If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a selfcleaning cycle once it has been activated:

1.Press “Clean/Off”.

2.Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has turned off, the oven door can be opened.

3.Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.

CAUTION:

To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the selfcleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.

Note:

Whenever the self-clean feature is active you may check the amount of time remaining in the self-clean cycle by pressing the “Self Clean” pad. Remember the range door cannot be opened until the range has cooled sufficiently. You will need to add about 1 hour to the time displayed before you can use the range for cooking.

When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Avoid These Cleaners

Do not use commercial oven cleaners such as Easy Off®. They may damage the oven finish or parts.

Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.

Cleaning Guide

Part	Recommendations
Oven Rack	Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse
	thoroughly and dry, or gently rub
	with cleansing powder or soap-filled
	pads as directed. DO NOT clean the
	rack in the self-cleaning oven.
	If the racks are cleaned in the oven
	during the self clean mode, they will
	loose their shiny finish and may not
	glide smoothly. If this happens, wipe
	the rack edges with a small amount
	of vegetable oil. Then wipe off
	excess.
Fiberglass	DO NOT CLEAN GASKET.
Gasket
Glass	Wash with soap and water or glass
	cleaner. Use Fantastik® or Formula
	409® to remove grease spatters and
	stubborn stains.
Painted	Clean with hot soapy water or apply
Surfaces	Fantastik® or Formula 409® to a
	clean sponge or paper towel and
	wipe clean. Avoid using powder
	cleaning agents, steel wool pads
	and oven cleaners.
Porcelain	Immediately wipe up acid spills like
Surfaces	fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a
	dry cloth. Do not use a moistened
	sponge/cloth on hot porcelain. When
	cool, clean with hot soapy water or
	apply Bon-Ami® or Soft Scrub® to a
	damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For
	stubborn stains, use soap-filled
	pads. It is normal for porcelain to
	show fine lines with age due to
	exposure to heat and food soil.

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Part	Recommendations
Stainless Steel	Always wipe or rub in the direction of
Surfaces	the grain. Clean with a soapy
	sponge, then rinse and dry, or wipe
	with Fantastik® or Formula 409®
	sprayed on a paper towel. Protect
	and polish with Stainless Steel
	Magic® and a soft cloth. Remove
	water spots with a cloth dampened
	with white vinegar. Use Bar Keeper's
	Friend® to remove heat
	discoloration.
Plastic &	When cool, clean with soapy water,
Controls	rinse and dry.
Printed areas	Do not use abrasive cleansers or
(words &	petroleum based solvents.
numbers)

Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING:

DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply some of the cooktop cleaning cream supplied with your new appliance. 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 (see Fig. 1). These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough or dirty bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.

Do not:

Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.

Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom; replace with clean cookware before using.

Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.

Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.

Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop, they may cause it to crack.

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Cooktop cleaning

CAUTION:

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL.

For light to moderate soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive plastic type no-scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive plastic type no-scratch cleaning pad, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean.

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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 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.

Do not use the following on the cooktop:

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.

Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop

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.

Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, not only will the utensil be destroyed, but it may fuse to, break or mark the ceramic glass surface, permanently damaging the cooktop surface.

Maintenance

Replacing an Oven Light

CAUTION:

Make sure the appliance and lights are cool and power to the appliance has been turned off before replacing the light bulb(s). Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.

Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.

The light bulb is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To replace the oven light bulb:

1.Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.

2.Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield.

3.Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.

4.Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder into place.

5.Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug in the range back in).

6.The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer in this Use and Care Guide.

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Removing the Oven Door

CAUTION:

When removing the door:

Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so could result in burns.

The oven door is heavy and fragile. Use both hands to remove the oven door. The door front is glass. Handle carefully to avoid breaking.

For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

Grasp only the sides of the oven door. Do not grasp the handle as it may swing in your hand and cause damage or injury.

Failure to grasp the oven door firmly and properly could result in personal injury or product damage.

Do not lay removed door on sharp or pointed objects as this could break the glass. Lay on a flat, smooth surface, positioned so that the door cannot fall over.

To remove the oven door:

1. Be sure to read the above CAUTION before attempting to remove the door.

2. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - see figure)

3. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (see figure). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.

	4.	Firmly grasp both
	About	sides of oven door
	10°	along the door sides
		(Do not use the oven
	Oven	door handle - see
	Door	figure).
	5. Close the door to the
	Door	broil stop position (the
		oven door will stop
	Hinge
		into this position just
		before fully closing).
	6. 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).

To replace the oven door:

About 10°

Oven

Door

Door

Hinge

1.Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - see figure).

2.Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame (see figure). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins.

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3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - see figure).

4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges (see figure) to the locked position.

5. Close the oven door.

Special door care instructions - Oven doors contain glass that can break.

Read the following recommendations:

1.Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place.

2.Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.

3.Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.

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Service

Before Calling Service

Troubleshooting Chart

Oven Problem	Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions
Oven door is locked and will not open,	Turn the oven off at the circuit breaker and wait five minutes. Turn breaker
even after cooling.	back on. The oven should reset itself and will be operable.
Oven is not heating.	Check circuit breaker or fuse box to your house. Make sure there is proper
	electrical power to the oven. Be sure oven temperature has been selected.
Baking results are not as expected.	Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven 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 recommended temperature or baking time.
	If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see “Adjusting Oven Temperature” in
	this Use & Care Guide.
Appliance is not level.	Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support range.
	If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
	Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the
	oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.
	Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure
	cabinets are square & have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance	Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to
must be accessible for service.	make appliance accessible.
	Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can
	be lifted over carpet.
Surface element too hot or not hot	Incorrect control setting. Be sure the correct control is ON for the element
enough.	that you are attempting to use.
Surface element does not heat.	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 &
	medium-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly,
	foods may burn easily.
Oven light is not working properly.	Replace or reinsert the light bulb if loose or defective. Touching the bulb
	with fingers may cause the bulb to burn out.
Oven light does not turn off.	Check for obstruction in oven door. Check to see if hinge is bent.

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