Galaxy range, Gas Range Owner's Manual

Read all instructions before using
this appliance. This book contains
valuable information about:

• Operation

• Care

• Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Record YourModel & Serial Numbers ............................................. Cover

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 2-4

Grounding Instructions.......................................................................... 4

(electricignition modelsonly)

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer ...................................................... 5

(some models)

Flame Size.............................................................................................. 6

Proper Burner Adjustments ................................................................... 6

Setting SurfaceControls ........................................................................ 6

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................ 7

Setting Oven Controls ........................................................................ 7-8

Oven Cleaning ....................................................................................... 9

General Cleaning ............................................................................ 10-12

Changing Oven Light ........................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 13-14

Warranty .............................................................................................. 15

Notes ................................................................................................... 16

SearsService........................................................................................ 32

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Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your range are found on the

serial plate located under the lift-up cooktop. Record and
retain these numbers.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

P/N 316000935 (9804)

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 is a brief
explanation of the use of these symbols.

Thissymbol will help alert you to

situations that may causeserious bodily harm, death or

property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to

situations that may cause bodily injury or property
damage.

If the information in this

manual is not followed exactly_ a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO 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.

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

• User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in

the Owner's Guide or Installation Instructions. All

other servicing should be done only by a qualified
technician to reduce the risk of personal injury or

damage to the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range
by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-

tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the
product.

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using
the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after

unpacking the range. Never allow children to play
with packaging material.

• Proper Installation_Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician in accordance with the National Gas

Code ANSI Z223.1--1atest edition, or in Canada
CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest
edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1,

Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code

requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this range.
Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the

range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an

emergency.

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•All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See InstaLlation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping of the

range, the range must be secured by properly installed
antl-tip bracket(s) provided with the range. To check if

the bracket(s) is installed properly, grasp top rear edge of
range, carefully tilt forward to make sure range is
properly anchored. Refer to the Installation Instructions

for proper anti-tip bracket(s) installation.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the

doors or drawers of this range can result in serious

injuries and may also cause damage to the range. Do
not allow children to climb or play around the range. The

weight of a child on an open door may cause the range

to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

Do not store items of interest to

children in the cabinets above a range or on the

backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range

to reach items could be seriouslyinjured,

I_1_ Do not use the oven or broiler drawer

for storage,

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Storage in or on Appliance-Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface
burners or in the broiler drawer. This includes

paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,

plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans on or

near the range. Flammable materials may explode and

result in fire or property damage.

• 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 BURNERS, AREAS NEAR
THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNER OR INTERIOR

SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Areas near surface burners
may become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials touch these areas until they have

had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the
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.

• 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 the
flame or burners, Do not use a towel or other bulky

cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build-up

of pressure may cause the container to burst and
result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range 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 and remove food. If the oven is

not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will
begin to operate again. Food left unattended could

catch fire.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit,

Use Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame

size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil
bottom. The use of undersized utensilswill expose a

portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of

utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward Over

Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface
Burners--To reduce the riskof burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional

contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward and
does not extend over adjacent surface burners.

• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High
Settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.

• Protective Liners---Do not use aluminum foil to line

surface burner pans, oven bottom or any other part
of the range. Only use aluminum foil as

recommended for baking if used asa cover placed on

the food. Any other use of protective liners or

aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air
distribution, and combustion. Damage to the range or

personal injury may result.

• 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 recommendations for

rangetop use.

• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If a

burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover

will become hot and possiblymelt. You will not be

able to see that the burner is on. Burns will occur if the
hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to

the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause

overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and

causecombustion problems.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

OVEN

• Use Care When Opening Door--Stand to the side of
the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace

food in the oven.

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is
vented below the backguard. Touching the surfacesin

this area when the oven isoperating may causesevere

burns.Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items

on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or
ignite.

• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racksin
desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be

moved while oven is hot. useextreme caution, Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to

reposition, Do not let potholders contact the oven
burner flame or interior of the oven, Remove all

utensils from the rack before removing rack.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert.
Dripping fat drains through the insert and iskept away
from the high heat of the broiler,

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

• Do not touch a hot light bulb (some models) with a
damp cloth. Doing socould causethe bulb to break.

Disconnectthe range or turn off the power to the
range before removing and replacing light bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention

to the area underneath each surface burner.

• Exhaustfan ventilation hoodsand grease filters should

be kept clean. Do not allow greaseto accumulate.

Greasydeposits in the fan could catch fire. Referto the

hood manufacturers instructions for cleaning.

• Kitchen cleaners/aerosols--Always follow the

manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols

may ignite causing damage and/or injury.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions

(electric ignition models only)

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do

not usean adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove
grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failureto

follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or

death.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

This appliance isequipped with a 3-prong

grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard
and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded

receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong

from this plug.

Forpersonal safety, the range must be properly
grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be

plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized
and properly grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacleisthe only available outlet, it
isthe personal responsibilityof the consumer to have it

replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall

receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
round grounding prong from the power cord plug. See

the Installation Instructions packaged with this range for

complete installation and grounding instructions. Do not
operate the range using a 2-prong adapter or an

extension cord,

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Setting the Clock and
Minute Timer

(some models)

U_B TI_R

Your model may be equipped with the dock and minute timer shown

below. To set the clock and minute timer, follow these instructions:

To Set the Clock

When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range

has been interrupted, "12:00" will flash in the display window.

1. Slide switch C (CLOCK/TIMER) to the CLOCK position.

2. Push in and hold button A (HOUR) until the correct hour appears in the

display. (The numbers will only count forward.)

3. Push in and hold button B (MINUTE) until the correct minutes appear in
the display.

To Set the Minute Timer

1. Slide switch C (CLOCK/TIMER) to the TIMER position, "0:59" (59

MINUTES) will appear in the display window, The timer can be set for
any amount of time from 1 minute to 1 hour and 59 minutes.

• To set a time more than 59 minutes, push in and release button A
(HOUR). The timer will jump in at the maximum 1 hour and 59 minutes.

The time can now be adjusted down by pushing in and holding button B
(MINUTE) until the correct time appears in the display window.

• To set a time less than 59 minutes, push in and hold button B (MINUTE)

until the correct minutes appear in the display. (The minute timer will
automatically start when the button is released.)

2. When the set time has passed, the control will display "O:O0"and loeep

continuously. Slide switch C (CLOCK!TIMER) to the CLOCK position to
cancel the timer and return to the clock mode.

Flame Size

Never extend the flame beyond the

outer edge of the utensil bottom. A

higher flame simply wastes heat and

energy, and increasesyour risk of

being burned.

RIGHT

For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a

lower one to complete the process.Use the chart below as a guide for
determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and

type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence

the setting needed for cooking.

For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control

knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be
greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center

will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once

as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.

*Flame Size

High Flame
Medium Flame

low Fame

Type of Cooking

Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,gravies; steam
Keepfoods cooking; poach; stew

* These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans

with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Proper Burner

Adjustments

The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good
flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of
flame should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame

is yellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.

Setting Surface
Controls

Typical Knobs

Each burner lights automatically from either an electric ignitor or standing
pilot, depending on your model. Standing pilots must be lit initially. Refer

to your installation instructions for instructions on lighting the standing

pilot. Standing pilots will remain lit when the burners are turned off.
Models with electric ignitors light automatically each time a control knob is

turned to the LITE position.

To operate the surface burner:

1. Place cooking utensil on burner.

2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. Note: All electric
ignitors will click at the same time. However, only the burner you are

turning on will ignite.

3. Visually check that the burner has lit.

4. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired flame size.

The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark. Use the
guides and adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the Surface

Control knob in the LITE position. (The electric ignitor will continue to
click if left in the LITE position.)

Electric Ignition Models
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit

manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head,
then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. Use caution when

lighting surface burners manually. DO NOT try to light the oven burner

manually.

_'_ 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 wood

spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

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Before Setting Oven

Controls

Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented below the

backguard. 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.

Vent

Arranging Oven Racks

(Some models may have one rack.) ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN

THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven
mitts when removing food or dishes from the oven.

To remove an oven rack, pull the
rack forward until it stops. Lift up

front of rack and slide out. To
replace an oven rack, fit the rack
onto the guides on the oven walls.

Tilt the front of the rack upward
and slide the rack back into place.

ro bake on one rack, place the
"ack on position 3 or 4. To bake on

Lwo racks (some models), place
Ihe racks on positions 2 and 4.

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Setting Oven Controls

The surface controls shown below
may not look identical to the surface

controls on your range. They are
only representational.

Bake

1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See 'Arranging Oven
Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls.

2. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to the desired
temperature.

3. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not
necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods.

4. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.

5. See Cooking Guide for more information on baking.

DO NOT use the broiler

drawer for storage. Items placed in
the broiler drawer w catch fire.

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Setting Oven Controls

DO NOT usethe broiler]

drawer for storage, items placed in /
the broiler drawer will catch fire. l

31=d!_qrf_ Should a broil fire

occur, leave the broiler drawer close€
and turn the oven off. if the fire
continues, throw baking soda on the

fire or usea fire extinguisher. DO
NOT put water or flour on the fire.

Flour may be explosive.

FIGURE 1

PICKUP _O_L _N

AND INSERT
FROM SIDES

Broil

1, Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position,

2. Remove broiler pan and insert, Figure 1.

3. Always position rack before setting control, while range is cool.

4. Position rack by tilting front of rack up and pulling rack out from

locating holes in rear of broiler drawer. Reposition back of rack in the
desired locating holes and allow front of rack to slide down into the

corresponding slots in front of broiler drawer, Figure 2.

For rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner (upper
position). For medium foods use middle position. For well-done
foods such as chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the

rack further from the burner (lower position).

5. Place insert on broiler pan, then place meat on insert. DO NOT use the
broiler pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with

aluminum foil, The exposed fat could ignite,

6. Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan and insert is
positioned as shown, Figure 1. Be sure front of pan is positioned

correctly in rack.

7. Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range.

8. Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to BROIL.

9. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second
side. Season and serve. ALWAYS pull the broiler drawer out to the

stop position before turning or removing food.

10. When broiling is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.

11. When removing broiler pan from broiler drawer always use pot
holders.

FIGURE 2

3 REARHOLE TILT UP FRONT OF RACK

POSITIONS TO ADJUST

Oven Cleaning

Follow these cleaning precautions:

Allow the oven to cool before
cleaning.

Wear rubber gloves when cleaning
the appliance manually.

Ammonia must be

rinsed before operating the oven.
Provide adequate ventilation.

DO NOT line the oven

walls, bottom, racks or any other

part of the appliance with

aluminum foil. Doing so will
destroy heat distribution, produce

)oor baking results and cause
)ermanent damage to the oven

nterior (aluminum foil will melt to

the interior surface of the oven).

REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY
SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE
THE EFFORT REQUIRED FOR MAJOR

CLEANINGS LATER.

Porcelain Enamel Oven and Broiler Drawer

The oven interior is porcelain on steel, it issafe to clean using oven

cleaners.

General Cleaning
Remove soils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high

sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, saukerkraut, fruit juices or

pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after

cleaning.

To Remove Heavy Soil

1. Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours
with the oven door closed. Clean softened dirt spots using hot, soapy

water. Rinse well with water and a clean cloth.

2. If soil remains, use a soap-filled scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner. If

necessary, use an oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. DO
NOT mix ammonia with other cleaners.

3. 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. Clean
with hot, soapy water. Rinse well using clean water and a cloth.

Adhere to the following precautions when using oven cleaners:

1. DO NOT spray cleaner on the electrical controls or switches because it

could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

2. DO NOT allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature
sensing bulb; it could cause the oven to heat improperly. (The bulb is

located in the rear of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each

oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb. A change in its

position could affect how the oven bakes. Avoid bending the bulb and

capillary tube.

3. DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, broiler
drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range, plastic or

painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.

To Clean the Oven Bottom

The oven bottom is porcelain enamel and can be removed for easier
cleaning. See "To Remove and Replace Oven Bottom" under General

Cleaning.

Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser, a soap-filled abrasive
pad or oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions.

General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range
is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR

CLEANINGS WiLL REDUCE THE EFFORT REQIRED FOR MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.

Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Vinyl

Glass; Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and

Body Parts, Control Knobs built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30
and Decorative Trim Pieces to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on

any of these materials; they can scratch these surfaces.

Co_ Before cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control

knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above.

JSqueeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when

wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of

both the knob and the shaft, then push the knob(s) into place.

Porcelain Enamel Clean burner grates, broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal,

Burner Grates, Cooktop If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.

Surface, Below Cooktop,
Broiler Pan & Insert, Broiler

Drawer, Door Liner and Oven
Bottom

Stainless Steel, Chrome Parts
Drip Pans

Oven Racks

£ 2d

Surface Burners

Oven Door

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1
solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an

ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a
damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a

clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during

future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top.

Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth.
Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes.

Rinse. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended. Be sure to
rinse the cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed

Remove racks. See "Removing and Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting
Oven Controls, Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following manufacturer's instructions.

Rinse with clean water and dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks
with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil (this

will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions).

The holes in the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper

ignition and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small
gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spilloverswhich could clog these

holes.

To remove and replace burner units per your model, see "To Remove and Replace

Burners" under General Cleaning. To clean, soak the burners in a 1:1 solution of

ammonia and water for 30 to 40 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and
water or a mild abrasive cleanser and a damp cloth. Dry the burners thoroughly in a

warm oven for 30 minutes. Then replace them, making sure they are properly seate(

and level. DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher.

To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immers,
the door in water.

DO NOT cleanthe oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a silicone
rubber materiat which is essential for a good seal. Careshould be taken not to rub,

damage or remove the gasket.

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General Cleaning

(continued)

When lowering the top,

grasp the sideswith fingertips only.
Becareful not to pinch fingers. Also,

DO NOT drop or bend the rangetop
when raising or lowering. Thiscould

damage the surface.

Main Top

i

i _ DO NOT turn the

burners on when the cooktop is
raised for cleaning. Be sure that the

top is completely lowered and
securely in place before turning on

the burners.

To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning

1. Remove burner grates and spillover bowls. Set aside,

2, Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front.

3. Lift the top high enough to allow the support rods to snap into place.
The Lift-up rods will support the top in its raised position.

4. Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then, dry.

5. To lower the range top, grasp the front corner of each side of the top
while pushing back on each rod with the heel of your hand. This will

release the notched support. Hold the range top and gently slide the
range top down to the range.

To Remove and Replace Burners for Cleaning

Support

Bar

To Remove Burners

1. Remove shipping screws with a Phillips Head screwdriver. See illustration

for screw locations.

2. Tilt the burner at the end closest to the support bar until the Iocator tab
is released (front burners tilt right, rear burners tilt left). Move the burner

toward the back of the range, This will separate it from the gas valve at
the front of the range.

To Replace Burners

1. Slide the burner tube over the gas valve at the front of the range (front
burners fit over the right valve, rear burners fit over the left valve on each

side of the range).

2. Tilt burner so that the locating tab will slide into the slot on the support
bar. Make sure burners are properly seated on support bar and are level.

3. Replace shipping screws if desired.

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General Cleaning

(continued)

r _ The door isheavy. For

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

down.

Liftdoorstraightoff 2 doorhinges

To Remove and Replace Oven Door
To Remove Oven Door

1. Completely open the oven door.

2. Removescrewslocated on the insideof the oven door near the hinges

(one on each side).

3. Closethe door to the quarter-open position. Grasp the door firmly on
both sidesand lift up and offthe hinges.

4. To clean oven door, follow the instructionsprovided in the cleaning chart
under General Cleaning.

To Replace Oven Door

1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the quarter-open position, Be careful if

pulling the hinges open by hand. The hinges may snap back against the

oven frame and could pinch fingers.

2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert the hinge arms into slots

at the bottom of the door.

3. Hinge arms must go into the range slots evenly. The hinge arms should
be inserted into the bottom corners of the door as far as they can go.

4_ If the door is not in line with the oven frame, remove it and repeat the

above steps.

5. Replace screws previously removed.

Figure 1

Figure 2

To Remove and Replace Oven Bottom
To Remove Oven Bottom:

1. Remove the oven racks.

2. Remove the two hold-down screws (Figure 1) at the rear of the oven
bottom panel. If the screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a

screwdriver.

3, To lift out the bottom panel, place fingers in the slots in the bottom. Lift

the rear of the panel up and back until it is clear of the lip at the front of
the panel (Figure 2).

4. Lift the bottom up and out.

To Replace the Oven Bottom:

1. Place the oven bottom in the oven with the back raised about 6" or until
you can insert the front of the oven bottom under the hold-down lip at

the front of the panel.

2. Push the back of the oven bottom down fully into place on the metal
flanges and insert the hold-down screws.

Changing Oven Light

(some models)

To Change the Oven Light (some models)

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

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

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

4. The clock (if equipped) will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting

the Clock and Minute Timer in this Owner's Guide.

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

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Troubleshooting

OCCURRENCE

Beforeyou call forsen/ice, review this list. It may save you time and
expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of
defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Range is not level.

Poorinstallation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Placea level on the

oven rack.Adjust leveling legs at baseof range until the rack islevel. When
oven is level,cooktop may not appear to be levelwith countertop.

Weak, unstable floor. Besure floor islevel and can adequately support

range. Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.

Kitchen cabinet rnisalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be

sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance.

Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for

service.

Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to
correct the problem.

Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be
lifted over carpet.

Gas line is hard-plumbed. Havea flexible A.G.A./C.G.A. approved metal
appliance connector installed.

Surface burners do not light.

Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and
turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn

control to desired flame size.

Burner ports are clogged, With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or
needle to clean ports. See 'Surface Burners' in the cleaning chart under
General Cleaning for additional cleaning instructions.

Range power cord isdisconnected from outlet. Besure cord issecurely
plugged into the outlet.

Electricpower outage. Burnerscan be lit manually. See Setting Surface
Controls in this Owners Guide.

Surface burner flame burns half way Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean the ports with a small-

around, gauge wire or needle.

Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to

operate until flame isfull. Dry the burnersthoroughly following instructions

under General Cleaning.

Surface burner flame is orange.

Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until

flame turns blue.

In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.

Oven does not operate.

Temperature Control knob is not set properly. Make sure the Temperature
Control knob is set to the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls.

Be sure regulator gas valve is"ON." See Installation Instructions.

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Entire appliance does not operate. Make sure cord/plug is plugged securely into outlet.

Servicewiring not complete. Contact serviceror dealer.

Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Callyour localelectric
company for service.Surfaceburners can be lit manually. SeeSetting Surface

Controls in this Owner's Guide.

Besure gas supply isturned on.

Oven and/or Cooktop Light (some Burned-out or loosebulb. SeeChanging Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some

models) does not work models) in this Owner's Guide to replace or tighten the tube/bulb.

Oven smokes excessively during Meat too closeto broil burner, Reposition the rack to provide more clearance

broiling, between the meat and the broiler.

Meat not properlyprepared. Removeexcessfat from meat. Slashremainingfatty
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean.

Broiler pan used without insert or insert covered with foil. DO NOT use the
broiler pan without insert or cover insert with foil.

Broiler drawer open. Make sure drawer isclosedwhen broiling,

Poor baking results.

Broilerdrawer needscleaning. Excessivesmokeiscausedby old greaseor food
spatters. If the broiler isused often, clean on a regular basis.

If baked food items are too dark on top or bottom, allow the oven to preheat
to a set temperature before placing food in the oven. Set temperature 25°F
lower than recommended. Make sure the proper rack position is used when

baking. If food is not done after the recommended time, increase the set
temperature by 25°F.

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Ga Iaxy Range Warranty

_FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS

If, within one year from the date of installation, any part fails to

function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship,

Sears will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge.

If the product is subjected to other than private family use, the
above warranty is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

To Further Add To The Value Of Your Range,

Buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

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Years of Ownership Coverage 1st Yeal 2nd Year 3rd Year _

1. Replacement of Defective Parts W MA MA

2. Annual Preventive Maintenance MA MA MA

Check at your request

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W - Warranty MA - Maintenance Agreement

Your Galaxy Range is designed, manufactured and tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any

home appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program for your product.

The table above shows the numerous benefits our SearsMaintenance Agreement offers over and above those

provided by our SearsWarranty.

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement call 1-800-827-6655.

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