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Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .2, 3

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Instructions

Baking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . .11

Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Convection Cooking

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18

Convection Roasting Guide . . .19

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-26

Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .21

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SabbathFeature . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23

Special Features . . . . . . . . .24, 25

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Timed Baking & Roasting . . . .14

Timed Convection Baking . . . .20

Owner's Manual

JCS966

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . .29

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . .28

Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Troubleshooting Tips . . .33-36

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . .37

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Self-Cleaning Convection

Write the model and serial

Ranges

numbers here:

Model Serial

You can find them on a label behind the open oven door on the lower left corner of the

range frame.

# ______________

229C4020P287

350A4502P278

29-5025

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WARNING

All ranges can tip and injury could result. All ranges can tip and injury could result.

Slide-In To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Ranges: Anti-Tip device supplied.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.

Drop-In To prevent accidental tipping of the range, secure the attached Anti-Tip bracket, under Ranges: the rear countertop.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, lower the oven door and gently apply medium force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected. Continue pressing until the anti-tip bracket is engaged and movement stops. A small amount of movement is acceptable at the back of the range top but it should be stable and not tip once the anti-tip bracket is engaged.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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■ Use this appliance only for its intended

■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed

■ Have the installer show you the location of

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ Before performing any service, disconnect

the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

■ Do not leave children alone- children

should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or

hang on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

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WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution

Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a

may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.

qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.

■ Do not store flammable materials in an

■

oven or near the cooktop.

CAUTION:

■

children should not be stored in cabinets

children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the back of a range -

above a range or on the back of a range children climbing on the range to reach

children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

items could be seriously injured.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

■

garments while using the appliance. Be

garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over

careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be

the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot

ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may

surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.

cause severe burns.

■ Use only dry pot holders - moist or damp

■

pot holders on hot surfaces may result in

pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders

burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements.

touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

place of pot holders.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

■

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface

off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a

unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use

well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type

a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

fire extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if

out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry

available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Flame in the oven can be smothered

Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and

completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-

turning the oven off or by using a multi-

turning the oven off or by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire

purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire

purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

extinguisher.

■ For your safety, never use your appliance

■

for warming or heating the room.

Items of interest to

■ Do not let cooking grease or other

■

flammable materials accumulate in or

flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.

near the range.

■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating

■

elements or the interior surface of the

elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to

oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color.

burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let

During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials

clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units, areas nearby the

contact the surface units, areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of the

surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Potentially hot surfaces include the

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven

cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening,

vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door.

crevices around the oven door.

REMEMBER:

may be hot when the door is opened.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

■

gasoline or other flammable vapors and

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

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

appliance.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

■

to maintain good venting and to avoid

to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

grease fires.

■ Teach children not to play with the

■

controls or any other part of the range.

■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

■

holders and other linens a safe distance

holders and other linens a safe distance from your range.

from your range.

■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

■

and canned food a safe distance from

and canned food a safe distance from your range.

your range.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

■

curtains or drapes a safe distance from

curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range.

your range.

The inside surface of the oven

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T AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY...

COOK MEA

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly - meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly - meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F

to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F foodborne illness.

foodborne illness.

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. and poultry

. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SURFACE UNITS

Use proper pan size - select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit

Use proper pan size - select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct

heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct

heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will

contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will

contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency

also improve efficiency

■ Never leave the surface units unattended at

■

high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking

high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

■ Only certain types of glass, glass /ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are

earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others may

suitable for cooktop service; others may

suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of the sudden change in

break because of the sudden change in

break because of the sudden change in temperature.

temperature.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and

ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should

spillage, the handle of a container should

spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range

be turned toward the center of the range

be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units.

without extending over nearby surface units.

■ Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

■Do not operate the radiant surface units if

the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning

the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop

solution may penetrate a broken cooktop

and create a risk of electrical shock.

Contact a qualified technician immediately

Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken.

should your glass cooktop become broken.

■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as a

cutting board.

■ Do not place or store items that can melt or

catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when

catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.

it is not being used.

■ Be careful when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and

when it is in use. They may become hot and

when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.

could cause burns.

■ When preparing flaming foods under the

hood, turn the fan on.

■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The

glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat

glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.

after the controls have been turned off.

■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as

possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture

possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble

on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble

on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.

up and over the sides of the pan.

■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep

fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can

fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

cause spillovers when food is added.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating, or as

in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

fats melt slowly.

■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

the smoking point.

■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet

sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a

sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam

hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam

hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious

burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious

burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

fumes if applied to a hot surface.

NOTE:

wiping any surface unit areas until they

wiping any surface unit areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has

have cooled and the indicator light has

have cooled and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to

gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to

gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to this. Please see the

this. Please see the

cooktop

■ When the cooktop is cool, use only the

■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking

■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper

■ Read and follow all instructions and

We recommend that you avoid

Cleaning the glass

section.

recommended cleaning cream to clean

recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop.

the cooktop.

surface, do not apply cleaning cream to

surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.

the glass surface when it is hot.

towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.

warnings on the cleaning cream labels.

■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The

cooktop can be scratched with items such

cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other

as sharp instruments, rings or other

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jewelry, and rivets on clothing.

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WARNING!

OVEN

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

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■ Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating elements.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.

■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside

should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside

should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven

bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

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■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or

should be taken not to rub, damage or

should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

move the gasket.

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

racks, broiler pan, grid and other

racks, broiler pan, grid and other cookware. See pages 27- 28.

cookware. See pages 27- 28.

■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

turn the oven off and disconnect the

turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a

power supply. Have it serviced by a

power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

qualified technician.

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner's

Manual.

Using the surface units.

NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to Set

■

glow until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F.

The

WARM

setting on the right surface unit keeps already heated food warm until ready to serve. Do not use to heat cold food.

Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.

At both

OFF

and HIthe control

clicks

into position. You may hear slight

clicking

sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.

HOT SURFACE

indicator light, on the cooktop, will glow when any radiant element is turned on. It will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150° F.

Hot surface indicator light will:

■

come on when the unit is hot to the touch.

■

stay on even after the unit is turned off.

REAR

SURFACE

WARMER

SET •OFF

WARMER GUIDE SETTING FOOD

1 (Low) Bread/Pastries 2 (Medium) Chocolate/Butter 2 (Medium) Sauces, Stews,

Cream Soups

2 (Medium) Vegetables 3 (High) Soups (liquid) 3 (High) Tea or Coffee

The Warmer Guide is for reference only and the SETTING that you need will depend on the amount and type of food, the starting temperature of the food, and the length of the holding time.

Using the Surface Warmer

The

SURFACE WARMER

, located in the

(on some models)

center of the glass cooktop surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the

WARMER

could result in food-borne

SURFACE

illness.

Touch the

SET- OFF

SURFACE WARMER

pad.

Touch the number pads 1, 2 or 3 to select low (1), medium (2) or high (3) warming setting.

Touch the

To turn the the

SURFACE WARMER SET¥OFF

WARMER

For best results, all foods on the

WARMER

START

pad.

SURFACE WARMER

off, touch

pad until

disappears from the display.

SURFACE

should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented

to allow moisture to escape. Always use potholders or oven mitts

when removing food from the

WARMER

, as cookware and plates will

SURFACE

be hot.

CAUTION: SURFACE WARMER

NOTE:

the cooking elements.

HOT

Do not warm food on the

for more than two hours.

The surface warmer will not glow red like

will be displayed when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch.

NOTE:

Lower settings may not heat the glass surface enough to cause the HOT indicator light to come on.

A surface warmer ONlight will glow when the unit is on.

■

Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.

■

Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking.

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Using the Bridge Surface Unit

To use the bridge surface unit, turn the control knob to the

For full bridge surface unit operation, also turn on the rear surface unit.

To use only the front surface unit, turn the control knob to the

BRIDGE

FRONT

settings.

TIME CONTROLS

DELA

COOKING

ART

TIM

OVEN CONTROLS

OVEN

KITCHEN

LIGHT

TIM

CLOCK

OFF

ART ST

LOCKOUT

CONTROL

Dual Surface Unit Control Knob

The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

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SURFACE

COOKING

Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.

OFF CENTER

To use the small (6 inch) surface unit, turn the control knob to the settings.

To use the large (9 inch) surface unit, turn the control knob to the settings.

SMALL

LARGE

About the radiant surface unitsÉ

The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.

NOTE: On some models with a light colored cooktop, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down.

This is normal and will disappear as the glass

cools to room temperature.

The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool.

units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.

■

Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar

■

Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.

■

Don't store heavy items above the cooktop.

If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.

■

Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

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Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.

DRAGGING

Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface

Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glassÑthe glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.

Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if:

■

The pan boils dry

■

The pan bottom is not flat.

■

The pan is off center

■

There is no pan on the unit.

Selecting types of cookware.

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

heavy weight recommended

Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.

Glass-ceramic:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

Stoneware:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

Home Canning Tips:

Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball¨ and Kerr¨ and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:

recommended

As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended. Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use round-bottom woks. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

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Wrong!

Note: Flat-bottomed canners are required for glass cooktops.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unitÕs circle are not recommended for most surface cooking. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixturesÑand all types of fryingÑ cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually harm the glass cooktop surfaces.

Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit. If your cooktop or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.

Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often found in enamelware) because they donÕt make enough contact with the surface units and take a long time to boil water.

NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may take longer than expected, even though directions have been carefully followed. The process time will be shortened by:

(1) using a pressure canner, and (2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest

CAUTION:

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Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely. When canning foods in a water-bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained for the required time. When canning foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained for the required time.

■

After you have adjusted the controls, it is very important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time.

■

Since you must make sure to process the canning jars for the prescribed time, with no interruption in processing time, do not can on any cooktop surface unit if your canner is not flat.

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Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam or heat, be careful when canning.

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heating of large quantities of water

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When canning, use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as Ball and Kerr brand; and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

Using the oven controls.

NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

Operating Instructions

SELF CLEAN Pad

Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the

SURFACE WARMER Pad (on some models)

Touch this pad when using the center surface unit to keep food warm until ready to serve.

BAKE Pad

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

PROBE Pad (on some models)

Touch this pad when using the probe to cook food to the desired internal temperature.

The probe must first be inserted into the outlet in the oven.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or selfcleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.

If "F- and a number or letter" flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage.

CLOCK Pad

Touch this pad before setting the clock.

section.

Using the self-cleaning

COOKING TIME Pad

Touch this pad and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with

CLEAN

pads to set the oven to start and stop

automatically at a time you set.

COOKING TIME

SELF

OVEN LIGHT Pad

Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.

START Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature.

Number Pads

Use to set any function requiring numbers such as the time of day on the clock, the timer, the oven temperature, the surface warmer settings, the internal food temperature, the start time and length of operation for timed baking and self-cleaning.

CONVECTION BAKE/ROAST Pad

Touch this pad to select baking or roasting with the convection function.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to cancel operations except the clock and timer.

ALL

oven

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Safety Instructions

Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are essentially frying, not broiling.

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven.

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.

A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature. This will take approximately 15Ð20 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. If baking with more than one pan, place the pans so each has at least 1 to 1

2 of air space around it.

Using the oven.

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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin...

The shelves have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out until it stops.

On some models, the bake heating element is under the oven floor. Do not place foods on the oven bottom for cooking.

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt

the front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.

CAUTION: When you are using the shelf in the lowest position (A), you will need to use caution when pulling the shelf out. We recommend that you pull the shelf out several inches and then, using two pot holders, pull the shelf out by holding the sides of it. The shelf is low and you could be burned if you place your hand in the middle of the shelf and pull all the way out. Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using the shelf in the lowest position (A).

The oven has 7 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Touch the

BAKE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature.

Touch the

START

pad.

Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

cooking is complete.

If baking four cake layers at the same time, place two layers on shelf B and two layers on shelf D. Stagger pans on the shelf so one is not directly above the other.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D Angel food cake A Bundt or pound cakes B or C Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D

cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D Turkey A

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature. This will take approximately 15Ð20 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. If baking with more than one pan, place the pans so each has at least 1 to 1

2 of air space around it.

Using the oven.

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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin...

The shelves have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out until it stops.

On some models, the bake heating element is under the oven floor. Do not place foods on the oven bottom for cooking.

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt

the front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.

The oven has 7 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Touch the

BAKE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature.

Touch the

START

pad.

Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

cooking is complete.

If baking four cake layers at the same time, place two layers on shelf B and two layers on shelf D. Stagger pans on the shelf so one is not directly above the other.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D Angel food cake A Bundt or pound cakes B or C Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D

cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D Turkey A

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature. This will take approximately 15Ð20 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. If baking with more than one pan, place the pans so each has at least 1 to 1

2 of air space around it.

Using the oven.

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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin...

The shelves have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out until it stops.

On some models, the bake heating element is under the oven floor. Do not place foods on the oven bottom for cooking.

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt

the front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.

The oven has 7 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Touch the

BAKE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature.

Touch the

START

pad.

Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

cooking is complete.

If baking four cake layers at the same time, place two layers on shelf B and two layers on shelf D. Stagger pans on the shelf so one is not directly above the other.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D Angel food cake A Bundt or pound cakes B or C Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D

cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D Turkey A

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature. This will take approximately 15Ð20 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. If baking with more than one pan, place the pans so each has at least 1 to 1

2 of air space around it.

Using the oven.

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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin...

The shelves have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out until it stops.

On some models, the bake heating element is under the oven floor. Do not place foods on the oven bottom for cooking.

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt

the front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.

The oven has 7 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Touch the

BAKE

pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature.

Touch the

START

pad.

Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

cooking is complete.

If baking four cake layers at the same time, place two layers on shelf B and two layers on shelf D. Stagger pans on the shelf so one is not directly above the other.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D Angel food cake A Bundt or pound cakes B or C Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D

cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D Turkey A

Do not place foods directly on the oven floor.

Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Safety Instructions

Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.

The size, weight, thickness,

Operating Instructions

starting temperature,

Operating Instructions

and your preference

and your preference of doneness will affect

of doneness will affect

of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide

broiling times. This guide

broiling times. This guide is based on meats at

is based on meats at

is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.

refrigerator temperature.

The U.S. Department of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is

Agriculture says "Rare beef is

Agriculture says "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that

popular, but you should know that

popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means

cooking it to only 140°F. means

cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning organisms may

some food poisoning organisms may

some food poisoning organisms may survive."(Source: Safe Food Book.

survive."(Source: Safe Food Book.

survive."(Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev.

Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev.

June 1985.)

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning

Place the meat or fish on the broiler

Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.

grid in the broiler pan.

grid in the broiler pan. Follow suggested shelf positions in

Follow suggested shelf positions in

Follow suggested shelf positions in the

Broiling Guide.

the

Broiling Guide.

the

Broiling Guide.

the

Broiling Guide.

the

Broiling Guide.

the

Broiling Guide.

the

Broiling Guide.

the

Broiling Guide.

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler

steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler

steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position

and positioning the oven shelf one position

and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

higher.

Use

LO Broil

Use

LO Broil

Use

LO Broil

Use

LO Broil

Use

LO Broil

Use

LO Broil

Use

LO Broil

Use

LO Broil

or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without

or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over-browning them.

over-browning them.

Broiling Guide

Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 13 8 Space evenly.

Beef Steaks

Rare†

Rare† Medium 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult

Medium 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult

Medium 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.

Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.

Rare 1 1/2" thick D 10 8

Rare 1 1/2" thick D 10 8 Medium 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. D 15 10-12

Medium 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. D 15 10-12

Medium 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. D 15 10-12 Well Done D 20 20

Well Done D 20 20

Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with

Bakery Product

Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices F 3 1 Space evenly. Place

Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices F 3 1 Space evenly. Place English Muffin 2 (split) F 3-4 English muffins cut-

English Muffin 2 (split) F 3-4 English muffins cut-

Lobster Tails C 18-20 Do not Cut through back of

Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1/4 to 1/2" thick) E 5 5 Handle and turn very

Salmon

Steaks 2 (1" thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not

Steaks 2 (1" thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not Fillets 2 (1/2 to 3/4" thick) E 10 turn skin side down.

Fillets 2 (1/2 to 3/4" thick) E 10 turn skin side down.

Ham Slices

(precooked) 1" thick D 8 8

Pork Chops 2 (1/2" thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (1" thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1" thick) about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat.

Medium 2 (1" thick) about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat. Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9

Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9

Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9 Medium 2 (11/2" thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6

Medium 2 (11/2" thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6

Medium 2 (11/2" thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6 Well Done E 14 10

Well Done E 14 10

to cook foods such as poultry

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side

/2 to 3/4" thick

4 lbs. (12 patties) D 15 11

/4 to 1" thick F 6 4 Steaks less than 3/4"

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

2 to 2

2 lbs., melted butter.

split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down

split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down Breast C 25 15 first.

Breast C 25 15 first.

/2" thick D 6 6

Touch the

HI Broil.

To change to

BROIL HI/LO

Touch the

Touch the When broiling is finished, touch the

When broiling is finished, touch the

CLEAR/OFF

BROIL HI/LO

LO Broil,

pad again.

START

pad.

turn shell. Spread open.

over. Brush with melted

pad once for

touch the

pad.

Slash fat.

side-up and brush

side-up and brush with butter if desired.

with butter if desired.

butter before broiling

butter before broiling and after half of

and after half of

and after half of broiling time.

broiling time.

carefully. Brush with

carefully. Brush with lemon butter before

lemon butter before

lemon butter before and during cooking,

and during cooking,

and during cooking, if desired.

if desired.

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