DCS RGSC-305BK, RGSC-305SS, RGSC-305WT User Manual
30” FIVE BURNER SELF CLEANING
GAS RANGE
Use and Care Guide
MODELS:
RGSC-305SS
RGSC-305BK
RGSC-305WT
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Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional 30” Five Burner Self Cleaning Gas Range. Because of this
appliance’s unique features we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information
on how to properly operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.
To help serve you better,please fill out and submit your Ownership Registration Card by visiting our website
at www.dcsappliances.com and selecting “Customer Service” on the home page and then select
“Ownership Registration” or submit the enclosed Ownership Registration Card to the address below. In
addition, keep this guide handy, as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your new
appliance.
For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Service Representative by
phone: 1-888-281-5698, email: support@dcsappliances.com
or by mail:
DCS
Attention: Customer Service
5800 Skylab Road
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
WAR NING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
WAR NING
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRACTICES to avoid personal injury
READ BEFORE USING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE ..........................................................................................4-6
PARTS IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................................................................7-8
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.......................................................................................................................9
COOKTOP USE
BURNERS ..................................................................................................................................................................10
SIMMERING .............................................................................................................................................................10
ELECTRONIC IGNITERS ........................................................................................................................................11
BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME CHARACTERISTICS.............................................................................11
FLAME HEIGHT.......................................................................................................................................................12
BURNERS ..................................................................................................................................................................12
BURNER GRATES ....................................................................................................................................................12
COOKING UTENSILS .............................................................................................................................................13
CONTROL KNOBS..................................................................................................................................................13
OVEN USE
GENERAL..................................................................................................................................................................14
Burners....................................................................................................................................................14
Electric Glow Igniter ..........................................................................................................................14
USING CONVECTION BAKE AND REGULAR BAKE...............................................................................14-17
To Set The Oven For Bake and Convection Bake ....................................................................14
Preheating .............................................................................................................................................14
Condensation.......................................................................................................................................14
Convection Bake...........................................................................................................................15-16
Regular Bake ..................................................................................................................................16-17
To Get The Best Results.....................................................................................................................17
USING CONVECTION BROIL AND BROIL ................................................................................................17-19
To Set The Oven For Broil And Convection Broil ..............................................................17-18
Rack Position ........................................................................................................................................18
Preheating .............................................................................................................................................18
Convection Broil..................................................................................................................................18
Regular Broil...................................................................................................................................18-19
Using A Meat Thermometer To Broil And Convection Broil................................................19
To Get The Best Results.....................................................................................................................19
NOTES ...................................................................................................................................................................20
High Altitude Baking .........................................................................................................................20
To Use The Oven For Slow Cooking Or Low Temperatures................................................20
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURES TO KEEP FOOD HOT...................................................................................21
INTERNAL COOKING TEMPERATURE..............................................................................................................21
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TABLE OF CONTENTSCUSTOMERS
OVEN SELF-CLEANING
OVEN SELF-CLEANING.........................................................................................................................................22
OVEN DOOR LOCK DURING SELF-CLEAN.....................................................................................................22
BEFORE SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN...............................................................................................................22
SETTING THE OVEN FOR SELF-CLEAN ...........................................................................................................23
AT THE END OF THE CLEAN CYCLE .................................................................................................................23
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
COOKTOP.................................................................................................................................................................24
BURNER GRATES ....................................................................................................................................................24
BURNERS ..................................................................................................................................................................25
IGNITERS...................................................................................................................................................................25
CONTROL KNOBS-COOKTOP AND OVEN .....................................................................................................25
BACKGUARD............................................................................................................................................................26
OVEN AND DOOR INTERIOR..............................................................................................................................26
OVEN RACKS AND ROLLERS..............................................................................................................................27
FRAME, SIDES, DOOR EXTERIOR,HEAT DEFLECTOR..................................................................................27
DOOR GASKET........................................................................................................................................................27
OVEN LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT..................................................................................................................27
POWER FAILURE.....................................................................................................................................................27
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE .....................................................................................................................28
IF THE COOKTOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT.................................................................................................28
SERVICE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................28
SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................................................................29
WAR RANT Y ...................................................................................................................................................................30-31
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SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
When properly cared for, your new DCS Appliance has been designed to be a safe, reliable cooking
appliance.When using this restaurant caliber appliance, use it with extreme care, as this type
appliance provides intense heat and can increase the accident potential.Basic safety precautions
must be followed when using kitchen appliances,including the following:
Read this Care and Use Manual thoroughly before using your new appliance. This will help to
reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons.
Begin by insuring proper installation and servicing. Follow the installation instructions which
came with this appliance. Be sure to have a qualified technician to install and ground this
appliance before using.
Have the installer show you where the gas supply shutoff valve is located so you will know how
and where to turn off the gas to the appliance.
If you smell gas, the installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. You can have a
small leak and therefore a faint gas smell if the connections are not completely tight.Finding a
gas leak is not a “do-it-yourself” procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner
control in the “ON” position and for your protection it must be done by a qualified service
technician.
If by some chance a burner goes out and gas escapes,open a window or a door to let the room
air out. Do not attempt to use the appliance until the gas has had time to dissipate. Follow the
instructions on page 1,“What to do if You Smell Gas”.
This appliance has been factory assembled for natural gas.It should be correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas that is used.
Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use.They
should never be allowed to turn knobs, push buttons, sit or stand on any part of an appliance.
Children in walkers, or children crawling can be attracted to the round oven door handle and
may grab and open the oven door.This can result in injury from the door being pulled open on
a child, or severe burns if the oven is in use and hot.
CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of any appliance.
Children could be seriously injured if they should climb onto the appliance to
reach these items.
Never store anything in the oven or on the cooktop. Flammable materials can catch fire,
plastic items may melt or ignite and other types of items could be ruined.
Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or place anything against the oven. Some
fabrics are quite flammable and may catch on fire.
If the appliance is near a window be certain the curtains do not blow over or near the
cooktop burners; they could catch on fire.
Do not use water on grease fires.Turn all burners OFF,then smother fire with baking soda or use
a dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Never let clothing,pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact with, or too close
to,any burner or burner grate until it has cooled.Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.
Be certain to use only dry pot holders: moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause
burns from steam.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Do not let pot
holders touch hot burners, or burner grates.
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SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should
never be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and
should not be worn while cooking.
Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the oven or cooktop. Using a foil liner could result
in a fire hazard, or the obstruction of the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Foil is an
excellent heat insulator and heat will be trapped underneath it.This trapped heat can upset the
cooking performance and can damage the finish of the oven or the cooktop parts.
WAR NING:
This appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never use the
oven or cooktop to warm or heat a room. Also, such use can damage the
cooktop or oven parts.
When using the cooktop: Do not touch the burner grates or the immediate surrounding
area. Areas adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
When using the oven: Do not touch the interior surfaces of the oven, the exterior area
immediately surrounding the door or the back trim. The surfaces directly above the oven
door may be hot if the oven has been operated with the door open, or if something has
prevented the door from sealing.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when using high flame settings. Boil overs cause
smoking and greasy spill overs may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames are
smothered by a severe boil over which effects the igniter, unburned gas will escape into the
room. See page 1.
Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen ware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop use. This type of utensil may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only on low or medium flames settings according to the
manufacturer’s directions.
Do not heat unopened food containers; a build up of pressure may cause the container to
burst.
During cooking,set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan
and does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.This could heat and/or melt the handles.
Always use utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and unintentional spill overs, position
handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or
the edge of the cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food.
GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting
grease deposits collect around the cooktop burners. Clean after each use or boil over.
For proper lighting and performance of the cooktop burners, keep the burner ports clean. It
may be necessary to clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light,
even though the electronic igniters click.
Clean the cooktop with caution.Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean
the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Follow directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer.
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SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
Be sure all the range and/or cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before
using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance.The chemical that produces the
spraying action could,in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.
Place oven racks in desired position while the oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while
the oven is hot, do not let the pot holders contact the hot interior of the oven.
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or
replacing foods.
Do not rub, damage, move or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal during
baking.
Clean the ventilator hood and filters above the range or cooktop frequently so grease
from cooking vapors does not accumulate on them.
Turn the ventilator OFF in case of fire or when intentionally “flaming” liquor or other spirits on
the cooktop.The blower, if in operation,could unsafely spread the flames.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the appliance. Be sure a fresh air
supply is available.
For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the appliance never sit, stand, or lean on the oven
door or cooking surface.
Service should only be done by authorized technicians.Technicians must disconnect the power
supply before servicing this appliance.
California Proposition 65 - Warning: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-
products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the
instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation to the room when cooking
with gas.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOOK-UP TO GAS SUPPLY:
A manual valve must be installed external to the appliance,in an accessible location from the front
for the purpose of shutting off the gas supply. The supply line must not protrude beyond the back of
the unit. Make sure the gas supply is turned off at the wall valve before connecting the appliance.
The gas supply connections should be made by a qualified technician and in accordance with local
codes or ordinances. In the absence of a local code,the installation must conform to the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI 223.1-1988, latest edition.
NOTE: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when
installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NOTE: Alternate method of supplying
gas (mandatory for the State
of Massachusetts) installation
into the unit.
Installer supplied
Gas Supply
shut-off valve
must be easily
accessible inside
cabinetry.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Island Trim
2. Burner Grates
3. Cooktop Burner Control Knobs
4. Oven Control Knob
5. Rack Rollers (Supports)
6. Oven Door
7.Window
8. Oven Door Gasket
9. Oven Indicator Lights
10. Oven Light Switch
11. Selector Switch
12. Standard Oven Racks
13. Rating Plate (on back panel)
PA RT S LIST:
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2
3
9
8
5
10
12
6
7
11
4
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
OVEN INTERIOR
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2
6
4
5
8
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1. Oven Door Handle
2. Oven Thermostat Sensing Bulb
3. Baffle
4. Convection Fan (center back wall of oven can behind baffle)
5. Oven Lights
6. Broiler Burner (behind glass)
7. Oven Door Lock
8. Heat/Wire Shield
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BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Remove all packaging materials and labels from your appliance. If the installer has not set up
your appliance,do it now. Check that you have the following items:
COOKTOP
5 burner head assemblies,burner caps and grates
Backguard (if other than island installation)
OVEN
3 standard oven racks
1 two-piece broil pan
2. Place the oven racks in the proper position
before turning on the oven.
For correct rack position check your recipe.
The most frequently used position is
number 2. The rack positions are
numbered from the bottom as in the floors
of a building.
CAUTION:
Do not use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks or to line the oven.Heat can
be trapped beneath the foil, this can cause damage to the oven and the food
may not cook correctly.
3. Before baking or broiling:
One at a time turn on the oven and broiler burners for 20 to 30 minutes each.This burns off the
manufacturing oils used by the factory.Turn the oven burner on to 450ºF and then the broiler
burner on to “Broil”.Turn on the ventilator above your range while these burners are on,as there
will be an odor.
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2
3
4
OFF
BAKE
BAKE
BROIL
OVEN ON
CLEAN
HEATING
DOOR LOCKED
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COOKTOP USE
BURNERS
Your new professional gas range is
equipped with burners typical of
those used in restaurants. These
burners are designed for
maximum cleanability and
controllability. The large cap
spreads the simmer flame heat out
to avoid too much heat being
concentrated on the center of the
pan. The simmer flame is always
on when the burner is in use. The
burner should never be operated
if the cap is not in place.
All the cooktop burners have electronic spark ignition to eliminate continuously burning pilots,when
the main burner is on and the flame is blown out, it will relight.
SIMMERING
Your new professional cooktop has
exceptionally low simmering capabilities. The
large cap serves as a heat diffuser to spread out
the heat to avoid having a center hotspot.Keep
in mind that because of the high heat capacity
of the outer burner, and the mass of the cast
iron burner grates (they retain heat longer than
lighter, conventional grates) some foods may
continue to cook by retained heat after the
burner has been turned off.
When using the simmer burner, turn the main burner knob down to the simmer position. Should a
strong draft or boil over extinguish the simmer flame it will relight automatically as the main burner
would.
Simmer
Flame
Cap
Brass
Port Ring
Simmer
Flame
1
3
4
5
2
Burner Max. Low/Simmer
Location Btu/hr Btu/hr
Nat LP Nat LP
1,2,4,5 16,000 14,000 500-1,200 500-1,200
3 17,500 14,000 500-1,200 500-1,200
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COOKTOP USE
ELECTRONIC IGNITERS
If a burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If the
igniter is not clicking, TURN OFF THE BURNER. Check the
circuit breaker for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If
the igniter still fails to operate,see page 28,“Before Calling For
Service”.To light the burner manually, see page 27, ”Power
Failure”.
BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
It is necessary to keep the burner ports and the igniters clean for proper lighting and efficient performance
of the cooktop burners.
The burner flame should burn completely around the burner with no excessive noise or lifting.The
flame should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips.
An improper air-gas mixture may cause either a burner flutter or a yellow tipped flame. A technician
should adjust the flame.During initial use, foreign particles in the gas line, or dust in or in the air around
the appliance may cause an orange flame.This will disappear with use.
NOTE: If you are using propane gas, a slight pop or flash
may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after
the burner has been turned “off”. This “extinction
pop”is normal for propane gas.
IGNITER (keep clean)
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COOKTOP USE
FLAME HEIGHT
The correct height of the flame mainly depends on
the size of the bottom of the cooking utensil, the
material of the cooking utensil, the amount and type
of food and the amount of liquid in the utensil.
Following are some basic rules for selecting flame
height.
For safety reasons the flame must never
extend beyond the bottom of the cooking
utensil. Never allow flames to curl up the side
of the pan.
Utensils which conduct heat slowly (such as
glass-ceramic) should be used with medium
to low flames. If you are cooking with a large amount of liquid, a slightly larger flame can be
used.
BURNERS
Sealed Top Burners
(w/ Grates removed)
The Sealed Top Burners must be kept clean. Cleaning of the sealed top burners should include the
igniter.
The cooktop burners have an infinite number of heat
settings and there are no fixed positions on the
control knobs between HI and LO. To turn the
cooktop burner on, push in on the control knob and
turn it counterclockwise to the “LITE” position. An
audible clicking sound will be heard. When the gas
has been ignited by the electronic spark igniter, turn
the knob to the desired setting. (This step turns off
the igniter and the clicking sound should stop.)
NOTE: The igniter will continue to click as long as a control knob is in the “LITE” position.
CAUTION:
When turning on any cooktop burner, be sure to stop at the “LITE” position
before turning the burner to a flame setting for cooking. If the burner is not lit
and it is turned beyond the “LITE” position,to HI, MEDIUM,or LO,there will be a
burst of flame when the burner does light. This could cause burns or damage
to the surrounding countertop.
BURNER GRATES
The burner grates are heavy cast iron.They were designed in sections to make
them easier to remove and clean.
SIM
LITE
OFF
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COOKTOP USE
COOKING UTENSILS
For best results we recommend using Professional Cookware.This type of utensil can be found at your
finer department stores,specialty cooking shops,or restaurant supply stores. If using regular cookware
be very careful if the pans have plastic handles, as these large professional size burners can flame up
on the outside of the pan and melt or bubble the handles.
CONTROL KNOBS
The control knobs are readily associated with the burners they control.The cooktop control knobs are
labeled and in front of the burners. The oven control is placed slightly lower than the other control
knobs.This is due to the physical size of the commercial type thermostats used on the product.
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OVEN USE
GENERAL
Your large new oven can be used in four cooking modes; convection bake, regular bake, convection
broil, or regular broil. To help you decide which way to cook your food read this information first.
Remember this is a new oven and the thermostat has been checked for accuracy.Your old oven may
have had a thermostat that over the years got a little hot or a little cold. Check your recipes for the
correct time and temperature and don’t use the old time or temperature you were using to
compensate for your old oven being off temperature.
Burners
Your new professional gas range is equipped with bake and broil burners typical of those used
in restaurants. The oven broiler burner is 15,000 Btu/hr and the oven baking burner is
28,000 Btu/hr.
Electric Glow Igniter
The oven bake and broil burners are equipped with an electric glow igniter and safety system
which lights the gas. There will be a delay after the control knob has been turned on to when
you actually hear gas arrive at the burner.The burner will ignite after the gas reaches the burner.
To Set the Oven for Convection Bake and Bake
Decide if you are going to use CONVECTION BAKE or BAKE. These cooking modes are for baking,
roasting or warming; using one, two, three or
four racks.If you are going to use regular Bake
push the Bake Switch (located on the Control
Panel) and turn the oven control knob to the
temperature used in the recipe. To use
Convection Bake push the Convection Bake
button (located on the control Panel) and
turn the oven control knob to the
temperature desired.
Preheating
Preheating takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the temperature set. Preheating is
usually necessary for foods baked at high temperature for a short period of time, i.e. drop
cookies. The oven heating light will turn off when the oven has reached temperature.
Condensation
During any cooking process there is a certain amount of moisture that evaporates from the
food.The amount of moisture that condenses on the oven depends on the moisture content of
the food.The moisture will condense on any surface that is cooler than the inside of the oven,
such as the control panel or the top of the door.
USING CONVECTION BAKE AND REGULAR BAKE
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OVEN USE
Convection Bake
Convection Bake is baking with a fan at the back of the oven circulating the hot air in a
continuous pattern around the food.This circulating hot air heats and browns the surface of
the food more effectively than in a standard oven.This allows most foods to be cooked at
lower oven temperatures or in less time, if baked at the regular temperature.The air is
recirculated and reheated.Uncovered, longer cooking foods such as large pieces of meat or
other foods that can be cooked in low sided baking utensils or air leavened foods,are where
you will see the most savings in cooking time. Using multiple racks at the same time will
achieve a good time saving,as you can cook more food at the same time.The number of
recipes requiring preheating of the oven is reduced considerably because the heat reaches
the food faster as the hot air circulates around the food.
Foods Suitable for Convection Bake
Air Leavened Foods (Angel Food Cake, soufflés, cream puffs,meringue shells)
Appetizers
Breads
Main Dishes
Oven Meals (1 to 4 racks)
Cookies
Pies
Poultry
Roasts
Converting Recipes to Convection Bake
Low sided baking utensils will give the best results as the hot air can reach all sides of
the food easier.The oven temperature can be left the same as the recipe and the food
cooked a shorter period of time. The temperature can be lowered 25ºF to 50ºF and
the food will probably take the same length of time to cook as the recipe states.If you
find that food is adequately browned on the outside,but not done in the center,
lower the temperature another 25ºF and add to the baking time.When reducing the
temperature always check the food for doneness,a minute or two before the
minimum time stated in the recipe, as time can always be added.Some recipes will
cook faster than others.There is no way to predict exactly how long each recipe will
take when you convert it to convection.Convection will be easier to use after you
have used it a few times as you will begin to understand the way it bakes.
Selecting Utensils for Convection Bake
Cooking by convection does not require any specially designed baking utensils.You
probably have many utensils in your kitchen that are suitable to use. When choosing
a baking utensil, consider the material, the size and the shape as they all affect the
baking time, the palatability and the appearance of the finished product.
Metal bakeware (aluminum, steel and cast iron) all result in the fastest cooking time
and the best end product. Aluminum pans work best for all types of baked goods. For
the best browning,use a pan with a dark or dull finish that absorbs heat, when baking
pies and breads. A shiny finish works best for cakes and cookies, since it reflects some
of the heat and provides a more tender surface. Cookie sheets with only one lip will
give the best results,as the heated air can circulate all around the sides of the food.For
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OVEN USE
roasting,use the bottom of the broil pan and elevate the meat on a metal roasting rack.
Glass-ceramic or glass utensils do not conduct heat as well as metal, but they can be
used. Use them for foods that do not require a dark brown crust or crisping, such as
soufflés.
Baked items cook more quickly and evenly if they are individually smaller in size,i.e.two
or three small foods do better than one large piece.When single food items are baked,
always center the food on the rack.If several foods are being baked,space them evenly
on the rack or racks.
Racks Positions
One to four racks can be used simultaneously during convection baking.Place the
rack(s) in the desired position before turning the oven on.Store the unused racks out
of the oven.
Rack position 2 (second from bottom) will probably be used the most for single rack
convection baking.
When baking on more than one rack you do not need to stagger the pans. Allow at
least 1” of space between the oven walls and the pans so the heated air can circulate.
Pans should be placed in center of oven,stacked above each rack.
Regular Bake
Bake is baking with hot air; there is no fan.The air movement comes from natural convection as the air heats, it moves to the top of the oven.This oven mode is the same as you have been
using for baking on one or two racks.
Foods Suitable for Bake
Appetizers
Pies, Cakes
Breads
Desserts
Main Dishes
Oven Meals (1 to 2 racks)
Poultry
Roasts
CAUTION:
Aluminum foil should never be used to cover the oven racks or
to line the oven bottom. The trapped heat can damage the
porcelain and the heated air cannot adequately reach the food
being baked.
Rack Positions
One or two racks can be used simultaneously during bake. Place the rack(s) in the
desired position before turning the oven on.Store any unused racks out of the oven.
Rack position 2 (second from bottom) will probably be used the most for single rack
baking.
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OVEN USE
To Get the Best Results
Baking:
Follow the recipe amounts and ingredients, including the size and shape of the
baking utensil recommended in the recipe.
Do not open the oven door “just to peek”, use the interior oven light and look
through the window.
Do not use the oven for storage, especially when baking in the oven. Extra utensils,
not being used for baking, can affect the food product, baking time, browning, and
end result.
If you are using glass utensils,lower the temperature 25ºF.
Use a minute timer and set it for the minimum time suggested in the recipe.
Convection Baking:
Follow the first three recommendations above.
Metal utensils give better results, in convection, than do glass baking utensils.If you
use glass, it usually is not necessary to lower the temperature an additional 25ºF.
Use a minute timer and set it for less than the minimum time suggested in the recipe.
The first time you use a recipe in the convection mode, be sure to note the new
baking time on your recipe for future reference.
Be sure to read the basic information on convection before using the oven for the
first time, page 14-16.
Keep in mind that convection baking results vary, depending on type of product. In
many cases standard bake yields superior results over convection.
USING CONVECTION BROIL AND BROIL
To Set the Oven for Convection Broil and Broil
CAUTION:
Pay special attention when
setting the Oven Control knob
on “BROIL”. If you set the knob
past the “BROIL” setting, the
burner will not ignite.
If you are using two racks simultaneously, be sure to check the food on the bottom rack
sooner than the minimum time.The food on the lower rack position may cook slightly
faster than the food on the upper rack, particularly if you are using large baking
utensils. If you are using two racks simultaneously, be sure to stagger the baking
utensils so that one is not directly above the other and the heated air can circulate
freely around each pan.Allow at least 1” of space between the oven walls and the pans.
If using large or commercial size baking utensils,the food may take a few extra minutes
as the air cannot circulate as freely as it does with a smaller pan. When using
commercial size baking utensils, use only one rack as the heat does not have the room
to circulate.
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Decide if you are going to use BROIL or CONVECTION BROIL.If you are going to use regular broil
push the Broil button (located on the Control Panel) and turn the Oven Control knob to “BROIL”.
To use Convection Broil push the Convection Broil button (located on the Control Panel) and
turn the Oven Control knob to “BROIL”.The burner will ignite after the gas reaches the burner.
The “oven on”indicator light will come on to let you know that the broiler is currently on. During
the broiling process, the infra-red burner produces such an intense heat that the burner will
cycle on and off to maintain an efficient yet safe interior cooking environment.
The HEATING indicator light on the valve panel cycles on and off with burner to let the user
know when the burner is lit. This cycling process is used to evenly distribute and safely control
the intense heat that the broil burner produces. The cycling feature prevents the burner from
producing range-damaging heat.
Rack Position
The rack position depends on the type and thickness of the food. Thick pieces of meat or poultry
(1” or more) would typically be broiled or convection broiled on rack position 3. Steaks, chops
and hamburger would typically be broiled on rack position 4. If top browning casseroles or
bread, the thickness of the food would indicate the rack position. Casseroles and bread would
typically be browned on rack position 2 (see instructions below for more information).
Preheating
For best broiler performance, preheating for 10 minutes improves searing of the food’s outside
layer,seals in natural juices and flavors, gives a more even cooking pattern, and takes less time
to cook.
Convection Broil
Convection Broil is cooking by intense infrared radiant heat supplied by the broil burner while a
fan at the back of the oven circulates hot air in a continuous pattern around the food.
Convection broil cooks the food with better results for thicker cuts of meat. The meat sears on
the outside and retains more juices and natural flavor inside with less shrinkage.
Foods Suitable for Convection Broiling: rack position (same positions
for broiling)
Thicker Cuts of Meat (1”or more) #3
Thicker,Irregular-sized Pieces of Poultry (1” or more) #2 or #3
Thicker Pieces of Fish (1”or more) #3
Top Browning: Casseroles and Breads #2 or #3
Regular Broil
Broil is cooking by intense infrared radiant heat supplied by the broil burner located at the top
of the oven.
Foods Suitable for Broiling: r
ack position
Appetizers #3 or #4
Meats, Poultry,Fish (under 1”) #4
Top Browning: Casseroles and Breads #2 or #3
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NOTE: The broiler pan for both broiling and convection broiling should be placed all the way
to the back of the oven and centered on the rack for best results.
Using a Meat Thermometer to Broil and Convection Broil
To accurately determine the doneness of a thick steak or chop (1-1/2 inches thick or more), use
a meat thermometer.Insert the point of the thermometer into the side of the meat to the center.
Cook the first side to 90ºF for rare meat. Cook the first side to 100ºF for medium to well done.
Cook the second side to the desired degree for the doneness you want,140ºF to 145ºF for rare,
and 150ºF to 155ºF for medium and 160ºF to 165ºF for well done.If you are cooking pork, cook
to 160ºF.
A large two-piece broil pan comes with your new range.When you are broiling,always use both
pieces.Do not cover the grid with aluminum foil.This slotted grid allows the grease drippings to
flow into the bottom of the pan keeping it away from the intense heat of the infra-red broiler
burner.This helps to minimize the smoking and spattering of the grease.
To Get the Best Results
Defrost the food before starting to cook.
Put food on broiler pan,center and push broiler pan to the very back of oven rack.
Set a minute timer for the minimum time to check the food.
Steaks should be at least one inch thick, if a rare doneness is desired. It is difficult to get
rare with meat that is thinner, or to get a nice brown piece of meat.
After half the total cooking time,turn the food over only once. It is not necessary to turn
over thin foods (fillet of fish, ham slices, etc.). Liver slices must be turned over.
Use a two-piece broil pan. Two-piece broil pans are designed to minimize smoke and
spatter.DO NOT cover the slotted grid with aluminum foil.This will catch the grease and
could cause a fire.
When top browning use metal or glass-ceramic bakeware. DO NOT use heat-proof glass
or pottery as this type of glassware cannot withstand the intense heat of the broiler
burner.
NOTE: You cannot use the broiler burner and the bake burner at the same time.When one is
on,the other cannot be turned on.
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