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CONTENTS
Product Registration ....................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 3-5
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ................................ 5
SpecialtyPans& Trivets.................................................. 6
CanningTips & Information ........................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls ................................................. 7
CeramicGlassCooktop ................................................7-9
BeforeSetting OvenControls.......................................... 9
Setting OvenControls .....................................................9
BeforeSetting Warmer DrawerControls ....................... 10
SettingWarmer DrawerControls ............................ 10-11
Convection Cooking......................................................11
Convection Roasting .................................................... 11
OvenBaking ..................................................................12
Air Circulation in the Oven ............................................ 12
Broiling ..........................................................................13
GeneralCleaning..................................................... 14-21
ChangingOven Light ....................................................21
Avoid ServiceChecklist ........................................... 22-25
Notes....................................................................... 26-27
Warranty........................................................................28
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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this
Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your
range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to
learn more about your new appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided belowthe model and serial numbers. The numbers
are found on the serial plate located at the left of the range frame and are visible
when the oven door is open or on the inside of the drawer along the side of the
frame.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and
feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the
described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on
your range may not look exactly like those shown.
Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
Important: Keep a copy of your bill of sale.
The date on the bill establishes the warranty period service be required. Place it
where it can be easily retrieved. If service is performed while the appliance is
under warranty, you may have to show your bill of sale.
SLIDE-IN MODELS ONLY
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• All ranges
can tip.
• Injuryto per-
sons could re-
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• Install anti-tip
device
packed with
range.
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tion instruc-
tions.
Fr.vvAv-'1:!_ll_[€_To reduce
the risk of tipping of the
range, the range must be
secured by properly in-
stalled anti-tip bracket (s)
provided with the range.
To check if the bracket (s)
is installed properly, re-
move the lower panel or
storage drawer and verify
that the anti-tip bracket (s)
is engaged. Refer to the
installation instructions for
proper anti-tip bracket(s).
DROP-IN MODELS ONLY
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• All ranges
can tip.
• Injuryto per-
sons could re-
sult.
• Install anti-tip
device
packed with
range.
• SeeInstalla-
tion Instruc-
tions.
!Viv!-'1=!_ll_[€l To reduce
the risk of tipping of the
range, the range must be
secured by properly in-
stalled anti-tip screws pro-
vided with the range. To
check if the screws are
installed properly, raisethe
lift-up cooktop and verify
that the anti-tip screws are
engaged. Refer to the in-
stallation instructions for
proper anti-tip screw in-
stallation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given. Here isa brief explanation of these symbols.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpack-
ing the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly in-
stalled and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
in the United States with National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70--latest edition and local code requirements,
and in Canada with CSA C22.1 PART l--latest edition and
local code requirements. Install only per installation instruc-
tions provided in the literature package for this appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appli-
ance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brack-
ets/screws, or any other part of the product.
Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES
OF THE OVEN OR WARMER DRAWER (if equipped). Both
surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in colon Areas near surface units may
become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch
these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the
oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven
door and window.
• Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the
fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawer of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may
also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to
climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open
door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury. An open drawer, when hot, may cause burns.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the drawer
(if equipped). This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such
as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result in
fire or property damage.
__! Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously injured.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease
may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
potholders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build up of pres-
sure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to
be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off.
If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven
may begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch
fire or spoil.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
__! Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold
temperatures. When you use your appliance for the first time,
or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure
that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for
at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
Use Proper Pan Size_This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also
improve efficiency.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units--To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil. The handle of the utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not
extend over adjacent surface unit.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended--Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt.
Protective liners-- Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum
foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the
food. Any other used of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations for rangetop use.
Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an ele-
ment isaccidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become
hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are
touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating ele-
ments- Surface heating elements should never be immersed in
water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal opera-
tion.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop --If cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
Clean Cooktop Glass with Caution--If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if ap-
plied to a hot surface.
Do Not Place Hot Cookware on cold cooktop glass. Thiscould
cause glass to break.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Door or Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)--Stand to the side of the appliance when opening
the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven/warmer drawer.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented at
the rear of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area when
the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place
plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items could melt or ignite.
Placement of Oven/Warmer Drawer (if equipped) Racks.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven/drawer (if
equipped) is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack before
removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot oven
element or interior of the oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler or warmer drawer (if equipped)
grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so
could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the appliance or turn
off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing
light bulb.
• Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--Absence of
these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE •
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease
that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease
filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. •
Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer to the hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket isessential
for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move
the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
• Cleaners/aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS:
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven
listed in this owner's guide. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.
• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in the
oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
fi_l_! The health of birds is sensitive
to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any range.
Move birds to another well ventilated room.
some extremely
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
Forbest result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these caracteristics:
*GOOD
POOR
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pans should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface ele-
ment. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom. There should be no
gaps between the pan and ruler.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Some utensils were not made to be
used in the oven or on the cooktop.
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• 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 material that conducts heat
well.
• Easyto clean.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cook-
ware requirements.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5
cm (1").
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than element.
Specialty Pans & Trivets
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with asupport
ring that does not extend beyond the
heating element) may also be used.
The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safelywhen it isfilled
with large amounts of liquids (soup
making) or fat (frying).
DO NOT use two
elements (if the cooktop is not
equipped with bridge element) to heat
one large pan such as a roaster or
griddle, or allow cooking utensils to
boil dry. The bottom surface of the
pan in either of these situations could
cause discoloring or crazing of the
porcelain enamel range surface, and
damage to the surface elements and/
or damage to the drip pans (if
equipped).
DO NOT use a wok if it isequipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
surface element. Because this ring traps
heat, the surface element and cooktop
surface could be damaged.
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For glass smoothtop models, only flat
bottomed woks (without support rings)
may be used.
Canning Tips &
Information
Canning can generate
large amounts of steam. Use extreme
caution to prevent burns. Always raise
the lid to vent steam away from you.
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct
contact with the surface elements.
1. Usetested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local
Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glassjars for
the latest canning information.
2. Useflat-bottomed canners only. Heat isspread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.
3. Center canner on the surface element.
4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to
bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to
maintain a constant boil.
5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
Prevent damage to cooktop:
1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch
beyond the edge of the surface element.
2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended
amount of time.
3. Alternate surface elements between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down. Tryto avoid canning on the same element
all day.
Safecanning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed
and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.
Setting Surface Controls
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on.
element off before removing the pan.
The suggested settings found in the chart beside are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
NOTE: All knobs shown in this owner's Guide are
typical only.
Always turn the
Setting Type of cooking
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the element.
Ceramic Glass
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop
outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make surethe diameter of the pan matches the diameter
of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type
and size of the cookware, number of surface units in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount
of heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areassurrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop maycrack it.
Panswith rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking
utensils) is not recommended asdifficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Neveruse the
griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.
NOTE: Dueto the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glasssurface will turn green when the element will
be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled
down. (White glass cooktops only)
Cooktop (some models)
MAX (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
MEDIUM (5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables.
MEDIUM - LOW Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
(2-4)
MIN (1-SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Types of heating units used
Regular Radiant Elements (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are usedto set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF
position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the
utensil istoo small for the unit. The control knob does not haveto be set exactly on a particular
mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. The hot surface and surface
indicator lights will glow.
Note: A builtqn protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable radiant elements if the ceramic-glass tempera-
ture exceeds the set limit.
Ceramic Glass
Cooktop (somemodels,continued)
Types of heating units used (continued)
Expandable Radiant Heating Units (some models)
This heating unit combines the characteristics of a small and a large regular radiant heating unit. Its
principal advantage is to allow small and large utensils to be used on the same heating unit, there-
fore increasing the cooktop flexibility. Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that
hasa dual set of graduations; for small utensils use the small graduations; the inner surface only will
be heating. Forlarger utensils usethe larger graduations; the whole surface will be heating. The hot
surface and surface indicator lights will glow when the heating unit isturned ON.
Note: During any heat setting of the outer radiant element, the inner radiant element cycles on and
off with the outer element.
To Operate the Expandable Element
Setthe rocker switch to the desired coil size.• indicates inner coil only. ® indicates both inner and outer coils
operate. You may switch from either coil setting at any time during the cooking process. Push in and turn the
surface element control knob in either direction to the desired setting.
Eachelement provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher
setting, then turn to a lower setting to finish. A glowing red element extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cooking utensil indicates the utensil istoo small for the element. The control knob does not have to be set
Expandable
Radiant Element
Control Switch
exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.
Indicator Lights
There are 2 different surface control lights that will glow on your range--surface indicator lights and hot surface indicator
lights.
• The surface indicator lights, located on the control panel, glow when any surface unit isturned on. A quick glance at the
lights after cooking is an easycheck to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
• The hot surface indicator lights, located under the glass cooktop, will come on asthe surface cooking area heats up and will
continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The lights may remain on even though the
controls are turned to OFF.
Setting Warm Zone Control (some models)
To Operate the warm zone
Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone isto keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.
Usethe warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles,soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-
safe dinner
All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For bestresults,when warming
pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic warp to cover food.
Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Useonly dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop useon the warm zone.
Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. Always usepotholders or oven mitts
when removing food from the warm zone ascookware and plates will not be hot.
Indicator Lights
The Surface indicator light is located above or below the warm zone control. It turns on
when the control isset, and stayson until the control isturned off. The hot surface indicator
light, located under the glasscooktop, will come on when the control isset and will continue
to glow until the glasscooktop has cooled down to moderate level.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Warm Zone
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models, continued)
Setting Warm Zone Control (some models, continued)
To Set the Warm Zone Control
1. To set the control, push in and turn the knob. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated
levels of heating.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF.The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface
by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LOfor different
indicator light goes off.
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Temperature Selection
Refer to the chart for recommended heating levels. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as
needed. Most food can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level.
Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings Chart
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO
Casseroles LO
Dinner Platewith Food LO
Eggs LO
Gravies LO
Meats MED
Food Item
Sauces MED
Soups(cream) MED
Stews MED
Vegetables MED
FriedFoods HI
Hot Beverages HI
Soups(liquid) HI
Heating Level
Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented at the rear of the cooktop. When the oven is on, warm air is released through the vents. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT block the vents. Doing so may cause cooking
failures, fire or damage to the appliance
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVENRACKS WHEN THEOVEN IS COOL (PRIORTOOPERATING
THEOVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rackand
slide out.
To replace an oven rack, Fitthe rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Setting Oven Controls
Foroven settings, refer to the time or the electronic oven control section.