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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7

Operating Instructions

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

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . .14

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Control Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–22

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .20–21

Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Timed Baking & Roasting . . . . . . . .16

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Burner Grates and

Vent Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29

Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . . . . .27

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 27

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . 30–34

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . 35, 36

Warranty for Customers

in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Warranty for Customers

in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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JGS905

Owner’s Manual

49-80316 08-05 JR

Write the model and serial
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.

Ranges

Gas Slide-In

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

— 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.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information

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

WARNING!

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

■ ALL RANGES CAN TIP

■ INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

■ INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED WITH
RANGE

■ SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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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 birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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.

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WARNING!

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

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall or floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied.

If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip
device WB2X7909.

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.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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

■ Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed

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

■ Before performing any service, disconnect

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

■ Have the installer show you the location of

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

■ 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.

■ Have the installer show you the location

of the range gas shut-off valve and how to
shut it off if necessary.

■ Have your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer, in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by qualified gas
range installers or service technicians.

■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path

and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.

■ Be sure all packaging materials are

removed from the range before operating
it to prevent fire or smoke damage should
the packaging material ignite.

■ Do not leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

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

■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted

by a qualified service technician or installer
for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
to be used. Your range can be converted
for use with either type of gas. See the
Installation Instructions packed with
the range.

■ Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded

outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong from the plug. If in
doubt about the grounding of the home
electrical system, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have
an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code (U.S.). Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.

WARNING: These adjustments

must be made by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and all codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage. The qualified agency
performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid 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
from your range.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance from your
range.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.

■ Do not clean the range with flammable or

volatile cleaning fluids.

■ After prolonged use of a range, high floor

temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of
use. Never install the range over vinyl tile
or linoleum that cannot withstand such
type of use. Never install it directly over
interior kitchen carpeting.

■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop with

sharp instruments, or with rings and other
jewelry.

■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or

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

CAUTION: Items of interest to children

should not be stored in cabinets above a range or
on the backsplash of a range—children climbing
on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured.

■ For your safety, never use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

■ Do not clean the range when the appliance

is in use.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored
in cabinets over the range. Flammable

material could be ignited if brought in
contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.

■ Do not store flammable materials in an

oven, a range storage drawer or near a
cooktop.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

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

■ Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
burner by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat
tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Flame in the oven can be smothered

completely by closing the oven door and
turning the control to off or by using a
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.

■ Let the burner grates and other surfaces

cool before touching them or leaving
them where children can reach them.

■ Never block the vents (air openings) of

the range. They provide the air inlet and
outlet that are necessary for the range to
operate properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located at the rear of the
cooktop, at the top and bottom of the
oven door, and at the bottom of the range
under the storage drawer or kick panel.

■ Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the

cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: NEVER use this

appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the cooktop or oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SURFACE BURNERS

Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large
enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food
properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering
or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.

■ Always use the LITE position when igniting

the top burners and make sure the burners
have ignited.

■ Never leave the surface burners unattended

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

■ Adjust the top burner flame size so it does

not extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders come
near open flames when lifting cookware. Do
not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place
of a pot holder.

■ When using glass cookware, make sure it

is designed for top-of-range cooking.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition

of flammable materials and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of
the range without extending over adjacent
burners.

■ Carefully watch foods being fried at a high

flame setting.

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

■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The

hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used

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

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

■ Do not operate the burner without all burner

parts in place.

■ Use the least possible amount of fat for

effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling

■ the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers

when food is added.

■ When preparing flaming foods under the

hood, turn the fan on.

■ Do not use a wok on the cooking surface

if the wok has a round metal ring that is
placed over the burner grate to support the
wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may
damage the burner grate and burner head.
Also, it may cause the burner to work
improperly. This may cause a carbon
monoxide level above that allowed by current
standards, resulting in a health hazard.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

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

■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially

a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—

they may melt if left too close to the vent.

■ Keep all plastics away from the surface

burners.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be

certain that the controls for all burners are
at the OFF position and all grates are cool
before attempting to remove them.

■ If range is located near a window, do not

hang long curtains that could blow over the
surface burners and create a fire hazard.

■ If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range

and call a qualified service technician. Never
use an open flame to locate a leak.

■ Always turn the surface burner controls off

before removing cookware.

WARNING!

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket

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

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the racks,

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

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

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.

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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 rack in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If racks 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 rack 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.

■ 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.

■ Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly

to reduce the possibility of grease fires.

■ If you should have a grease fire in the broiler

pan, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and keep the
oven door closed to contain fire until it
burns out.

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.

WARNING!

OVEN

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of

160°F (71°C)

and poultry to at least an

INTERNAL temperature of

180°F (82°C)

. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

WARNING:

NEVER cover

any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom
or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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

How to Light a Gas Surface Burner

Push the control knob in and turn it to
the LITE position.

You will hear a little clicking noise—
the sound of the electric spark igniting
the burner.

After the flame lights, turn the knob to
adjust the flame size. If the knob stays at
LITE, it will continue to click.

When one burner is turned to LITE, all
the burners spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner
while another burner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you
to knock over hot cookware.

Push the control knob in and turn it
to the LITE position.

How to Select Flame Size

For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames
extend up the sides of the cookware.

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas
burner should match the cookware
you are using.

Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves to heat
the handle.

In Case of Power Failure

In case of a power failure, you can light
the gas surface burners on your range
with a match. Hold a lit match to the
burner, then push in and turn the control
knob to the LITE position. Use extreme
caution when lighting burners this way.

Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to
operate normally.

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

■ Make sure all grates on the range are in

place before using any burner.

After Lighting a Gas Burner

■ Do not operate the burner for an

extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.

■ Be sure the burners and grates are

cool before you place your hand,
a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.

Sealed Gas Burners

The smaller burner (right rear position)
will give the best simmer results for
delicate foods, such as sauces or foods
which need to cook over low heat for a
long time. It can be turned down to a very
low setting.

The largest burners are higher powered
than the others and will bring liquids to
a boil quicker.

Using the gas surface burners.

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Wok This Way

We recommend that you use a 14-inch (35.6 cm)
or smaller flat-bottomed wok. Make sure the wok
bottom sits flat on the grate. They are available at
your local retail store.

Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.

Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a
support ring. Placing the ring over the
burner or grate may cause the burner
to work improperly, resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable
standards. This could be dangerous to
your health.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Stove Top Grills

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed
gas burners. If you use the stove top grill
on the sealed gas burner, it will cause
incomplete combustion and can result
in exposure to carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards.

This can be hazardous to your health.

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is

recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in
an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with
tight-fitting lids when cooking with
minimum amounts of water.

Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets
will give satisfactory results.

Enamelware: Under some conditions,
the enamel of some cookware may
melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooking methods.

Glass: There are two types of glass
cookware—those for oven use only
and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots).
Glass conducts heat very slowly.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used
for either surface or oven cooking. It
conducts heat very slowly and cools very
slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s
directions to be sure it can be used on gas
ranges.

Stainless Steel: This metal alone has
poor heating properties and is usually
combined with copper, aluminum
or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets
usually work satisfactorily if they are used
with medium heat as the manufacturer
recommends.

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BAKE Pad

Touch to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch to select the broil function.

OVEN LIGHT Pad

Touch to turn the oven light on or off.

SELF CLEAN LO/STD Pad

Touch to select self-cleaning function.
See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

START Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

Number Pads

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

CONTROL LOCKOUT

The control lockout is 9 and 0. Touch and
hold the 9 and 0 pads at the same time for
3 seconds.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Touch to cancel ALL oven operations except
the clock, timer and control lockout.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Touch to select the timer feature.

CLOCK Pad

Touch before setting the clock.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN
LO/STD pads to set the oven to start and stop

automatically at a time you set.

COOKING TIME Pad

Touch 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.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning 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. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back
into operation. If the function error code repeats,
disconnect the power to the oven and call for service.

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.

Using the oven controls.

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

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

Before you begin…

The racks 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 rack out until it stops.

The bake burner is under the oven floor.
Do not place foods on the oven bottom
for cooking.

To remove a rack, pull it toward you,
tilt the front end up and pull it out.

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

CAUTION: When you are using the

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

The oven has 7 rack 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.

NOTE: A cooling fan will automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and
the fan may continue to run even after the oven
in turned off.

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

Type of Food Rack Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or 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

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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 rack 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
rack several inches below the food.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

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.
The preheat time will vary depending on the
temperature setting.

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″
(2.5 cm) to 11⁄2″ (3.8 cm) of air space
around it.

Do not place foods directly on the
oven floor.

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, the temperature
change of the air in the oven may cause
water droplets to form on the door glass.
These droplets are harmless and will
evaporate as the oven continues to
heat up.

Using the oven.

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Power Outage

CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate

the electric ignition oven during an electrical
power failure.

The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a
power failure. Gas will not flow unless the
glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure
occurs, the oven burner shuts off and
cannot be re-lit until power is restored.
This is because the flow of gas is
automatically stopped and will not resume
when power is restored until the glow bar
has reached operating temperature.

Oven Vent

Your oven is vented through one vent
located toward the rear of the range. Do
not block this vent when cooking in the
oven—it is important that the flow of hot
air from the oven and fresh air to the
oven burner be uninterrupted. Avoid

touching the vent openings or nearby
surfaces during oven or broiler operation—
they may become hot.

■ Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may

become hot if left too close to the vent.

■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—

they may melt if left too close to the vent.

■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot

air from the vent may ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in closed containers,
which may cause them to burst.

■ Metal items will become very hot if they are

left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.

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Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second Side

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

Ground Beef

1

/2″ to 3/4″ D 13 8 Space evenly.

(1.3 cm to 1.9 cm) thick

Beef Steaks

Rare†

3

/4″ to 1″ F 6 4 Steaks less than 3/4″
Medium (1.9 cm to 2.5 cm) thick E 8 6 (1.9 cm) thick are
Well Done

1 to 11⁄2 lbs. (0.45 kg to 0.68 kg)

E 10 8 difficult to cook rare.

Slash fat.
Rare† 11/2″ (3.8 cm) thick E 15 10
Medium

2 to 21⁄2 lbs. (0.91 kg to 1.13 kg)

E15 15

Well Done D 20 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with

2 to 21⁄2

lbs. (0.91 kg to 1.13 kg),

melted butter.

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

Bakery Product

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

side-up and brush

with butter if desired.
Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of

turn shell. Spread open.

over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling

and after half of

broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (

0.45 kg)

(1/4″ to 1/2″ E 6 6 Handle and turn very

[0.6 cm to 1.3 cm] thick) carefully. Brush with

lemon butter before

and during cooking,

if desired.

Salmon

Steaks 2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully.
Fillets 2 (1/2″ to 3/4″ E 15 Do not turn skin-side-

[1.3 cm to 1.9 cm] thick) down.

Ham Slices

1

/2″ (1.3 cm) thick D 8 5

(precooked) 1″ (2.5 cm) thick D 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ [1.3 cm] thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) about D 15 5

1 lb. (0.45 kg)

Lamb Chops

Medium

2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) about 10

E 7 4 Slash fat.

Well Done to 12 oz. (283 g to 340 g) E 10 9
Medium 2 (11/2″ [3.8 cm] thick) E 9 6

Well Done about 1 lb. (0.45 kg) E 14 10

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Using the oven.

Broiling Guide

The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.

† The U.S. Department of

Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F (60°C)
means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source:
Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen
Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible burns, place the

shelves in the desired position before you turn the
oven on.

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

Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.

The oven door must be closed
during broiling.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to LO Broil, touch the
BROIL HI/LO pad again.

Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.

Touch the START pad.

When broiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.

Serve the food immediately, and leave the
pan outside the oven to cool during the
meal for easiest cleaning.

Always use the broiler pan and
grid that came with your oven. It
is designed to minimize smoking
and spattering by trapping juices
in the shielded lower part of the
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To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.

Touch the CLOCK pad.

Touch the number pads.

Touch the START pad.

Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.

To Set the Timer

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad.

Touch the number pads until the
amount of time you want shows
in the display. For example, to set
2 hours and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4
and 5 in that order. If you make a
mistake touch the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad and begin again.

Touch the START pad.

After touching the START pad, SET disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down, although
the display does not change until one minute has
passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display
until the last minute is counting down.

When the timer reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
is touched.

The 6-second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your oven
control section under Tones at the End of a
Timed Cycle.

The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven

operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad,
then touch the number pads until the
time you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then touching the number pads to
enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.

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Your control will allow you to lock out the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.

To lock/unlock the controls:

Touch the 9 and 0 pads at the same
time for 3 seconds, until the display
shows LOC ON.

To unlock the control, touch the 9
and 0 pads at the same time for 3
seconds, until the display shows
LOC OFF.

When this feature is on and the touch
pads are touched, the control will beep
and the display will show LOC ON.

■ The control lockout mode affects all touch

pads. No touch pads will work when this
feature is activated.

■ The adjustment will be retained in memory

after a power failure.

Control Lockout

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Using the timed baking and roasting features.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for

more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for
a selected length of time. At the end of the
cooking time the oven will turn off automatically.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. The oven
temperature and the cooking time
that you entered will be displayed.

Touch the START pad.

The display will show the changing
temperature (starting at 100ºF [38ºC])
and the cooking time. The display starts
changing once the temperature reaches
100ºF (38ºC).

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless the Cook and
Hold feature was set. See the Special
features of your oven control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the oven to
turn on and start cooking.

Touch the START pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not touch the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.

If you would like to check the times you
have set, touch the DELAY START pad to
check the start time you have set or touch
the COOKING TIME pad to check the
length of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time of
day you have set, the display will show the
changing temperature (starting at 100ºF
[38ºC]) and the cooking time. The
display starts changing once the
temperature reaches 100ºF (38ºC).

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless the Cook and
Hold feature was set. See the Special
features of your oven control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.

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You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to
become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat
yourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees (11–22 degrees in Canada).

NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it will not affect broiling or self-cleaning
temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the BAKE pad. A two-digit
number shows in the display.

Touch BAKE again to alternate
between increasing and decreasing
the oven temperature.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35ºF (19°C)
hotter or (-) 35ºF (19°C) cooler.
Touch the number pads the same
way you read them. For example, to
change the oven temperature 15ºF
(8°C), touch 1 and 5.

When you have made the
adjustment, touch the START pad to
go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normally.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher-fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low-fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

U.S. federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads, on
the other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and
flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing
at least 70% vegetable oil.

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

Before a Clean Cycle

We recommend venting your
kitchen with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the first
self-clean cycle.

Remove the racks, broiler pan, broiler
grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil
from the oven.

The oven racks can be self-cleaned, but
they will darken, lose their luster and
become hard to slide.

Soil on the front frame of the range
and outside the gasket on the door will
need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these
areas with hot water, soap-filled or plastic
scouring pads or cleansers such as Soft
Scrub®. Rinse well with clean water
and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
bottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in
place and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well­ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Touch the SELF CLEAN LO/STD pad
once for a 4-hour clean time or
twice for a 3-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills. A
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer
is recommended for a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired clean
time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the START pad.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the LOCKED light
goes off.

When the LOCKED light goes off, you will
be able to open the door.

■ The word LOCKED will flash and the

oven control will signal if you set the
clean cycle and forget to close the
oven door.

■ To stop a clean cycle, touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad. When the LOCKED light
goes off indicating the oven has cooled
below the locking temperature, you
will be able to open the door.

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After a Clean Cycle

You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap­filled or plastic scouring pad and rinse thoroughly
with a vinegar and water mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt residue
that cannot be removed by the clean
cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking

until the oven is cool enough for the
door to unlock.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you can

touch the CLOCK pad to display the
time of day. To return to the clean
countdown, touch the SELF CLEAN
LO/STD pad.

■ If the racks become hard to slide,

apply a small amount of cooking oil to
a paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven racks with the paper towel.

The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Touch the SELF CLEAN LO/STD pad
once for a 4-hour clean time or
twice for a 3-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills. A
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer
is recommended for a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired clean
time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.

Touch the START pad.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the start time. It will not be
possible to open the oven door until
the temperature drops below the lock
temperature and the LOCKED light
goes off.

When the LOCKED light goes off, you will
be able to open the door.

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Special features of your oven control.

Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features
and how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain
in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, touch the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure, except for the Sabbath feature, which will have to be reset.

12-Hour Shutdown

With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the DELAY START pad until
no shdn (no shut-off) appears in the
display.

Touch the START pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection

Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Celsius selections.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the COOKING TIME and BROIL
HI/LO pads at the same time. The
display will show F (Fahrenheit).

Touch the COOKING TIME and BROIL
HI/LO pads again at the same time.
The display will show C (Celsius).

Touch the START pad.

Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds
until the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. This
continual 6-second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6-second beep:

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows CON BEEP
(continuous beep). Touch the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
again. The display shows BEEP.
(This cancels the one beep
every 6 seconds.)

Touch the START pad.

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Cook and Hold

Your control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
Timed Baking or Roasting is finished

NOTE: This feature can only be programmed to
work with Timed Baking or Roasting. (See the
Using the timed baking or roasting features
section.) After Timed Baking or Roasting has
automatically stoped, the programmed cook
and hold will automatically start.

To activate this feature for use after
Timed Baking or Roasting, follow the
steps below.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad. The
display will show Hld OFF.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show Hld ON.

Touch the START pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.

NOTE: The control will beep every 6 seconds
if the Cook and Hold feature is set to remind you
that food is in the oven. Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad and remove food when desired. This
reminder will not work if the tones at the
end of a timed cycle were cancelled. See
the Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle in
this Special Features section.

12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout

Your control is set to use a 12-hour clock.

If you would prefer to have a 24-hour
military time clock or black out the clock
display, follow the steps below.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the CLOCK pad once. The
display will show 12 hr. If this is
the choice you want, touch the
START pad.

Touch the CLOCK pad again to change
to the 24 hour military time clock. The
display will show 24 hr. If this is the choice
you want, touch the START pad.

Touch the CLOCK pad again to black out
the clock display. The display will show
OFF. If this is the choice you want, touch
the START pad.

NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.

Tone Volume

This feature allows you to adjust the tone
volumes to a more acceptable volume. There are
three possible volume levels.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE
pads at the same time for 3 seconds,
until the display shows SF.

Touch the OVEN LIGHT pad. The
display will show 2 BEEP. This is the
high volume level.

Touch the OVEN LIGHT pad again.
The display will show 3 BEEP. This is
the loudest volume level.

Touch the OVEN LIGHT pad again.
The display will show 1 BEEP. This is
the quietest volume level.

For each time the level is changed,
a tone will sound to provide an
indication of the volume level.

Choose the desired sound level
(1 BEEP, 2 BEEP, 3 BEEP).

Touch the START pad to activate the
level shown.

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Using the Sabbath Feature.

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.)

The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven
Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and
the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BROIL HI/LO
and BAKE pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the
display, the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE pads
were not touched at the same time.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin
again.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH
appears in the display.

Touch the START pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature between 170°F
(77°C) and 550°F (288°C). No signal or
temperature will be given.

Touch the START pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display
indicating that the oven is baking/
roasting. If ⊃ doesn’t appear in the
display, start again at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and touch the START pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME pads
will function during the Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting – Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and
the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BROIL HI/LO and
BAKE pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the

display, the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE pads
were not touched at the same time.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin
again.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH
appears in the display.

Touch the START pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time between
1 minute and 9 hours and 99 minutes.
The cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Touch the START pad.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be
given.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature. No signal or
temperature will be given.

Touch the START pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is

baking/roasting.

If ⊃

doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and touch the START pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will
change from ⊃ to ⊃ and 0:00 will appear,
indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is
still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.

⊃

⊃

⊃

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30
seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃
is in the display.

Touch and hold both the BROIL HI/LO
and BAKE pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdn
or no shdn appears in the display.

Choose 12 shdn, indicating that the oven
will automatically turn off after 12 hours
or no shdn, indicating that the oven will
not automatically turn off after 12 hours.

Touch the START pad when the option
that you want is in the display (12 shdn or

no shdn).

NOTE: If a power outage occurred while

the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will
automatically turn off and stay off even
when the power returns. The oven
control must be reset.

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

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Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Before removing the knobs for cleaning,
please note that the knobs are in the OFF
position. When replacing the knobs,

check the OFF position to insure proper
placement.

Wash the knobs in soap and water or a
vinegar and hot water solution but do
not soak.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

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Burner Assembly

The burner assemblies should be washed
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.

Turn all controls off before removing burner parts.

The burner grates, burner heads and
burner caps can be removed for easy
cleaning.

The electrode of the spark igniter is
exposed beyond the surface of the
burner base. When cleaning the cooktop,
be careful not to snag the electrode of
the spark igniter with your cleaning
cloth. Damage to the igniter could occur.

To avoid snagging a cloth on the spark
igniter, leave the burner heads in place
when cleaning the cooktop.

Be careful not to push in any cooktop
controls while cleaning the cooktop.
A slight electrical shock might result
which could cause you to knock over
hot cookware.

Wash burner parts with an all-purpose
non-abrasive cleaner and warm water.
Soak stubborn soil. Dry them with a
cloth—do not reassemble while wet.

To reassemble, replace the burner head
first, then the burner cap and finally the
burner grate. Be sure the pins in the
burner head are properly located in the
burner base holes.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE
BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER
PARTS IN PLACE.

Electrode

Burner cap

Burner head

Burner base

Grate

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly
peel it from the appliance surface. Do not
use any sharp items to remove the film.
Remove all of the film before using the
appliance for the first time.

To assure no damage is done to the
finish of the product, the safest way to
remove the adhesive from packaging tape
on new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

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Oven Light Bulbs

NOTE: The glass cover should be

removed only when cold. Wearing latex
gloves may offer a better grip.

CAUTION: Before replacing your

oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the oven at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.

For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb
with bare hands or a damp cloth.

To remove:

Turn the glass cover
counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the
tabs of the glass cover clear the
grooves of the socket.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb by pulling it straight out.

To replace:

Use a new 130-volt halogen bulb,
not to exceed 50 watts.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb from its packaging. Do not
touch the bulb with bare fingers.

Push the bulb straight into the
receptacle all the way.

Place the tabs of the glass cover into
the grooves of the socket. Turn the
glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn to
engage.

For improved lighting inside
the oven, clean the glass cover
frequently using a wet cloth. This
should be done when the oven is
completely cool.

Reconnect electrical power to
the oven.

Bulb

Socket

Tab

Glass cover

Use gloves
or cloth

Receptacle

Receptacle

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Burner Grates and Vent Grille

Porcelain enamel burner grates and the
vent grille should be washed regularly
and, of course, after spillovers.

The grates may be washed either in the
dishwasher or you may wash them in hot
soapy water and rinse with clean water.
You may also use abrasive cleaners and
scouring pads to clean burner grates and
the vent grille. Dry the grates and grille
with a cloth—don’t put them back on the
cooktop wet.

To get rid of burned-on food, place the
grates and grille in a covered container.
Add 1/4 cup (59 mL) ammonia and let
them soak several hours or overnight.
Wash, rinse well and dry.

Although they’re durable, the grates
and grille will gradually lose their shine,
regardless of the best care you can give
them. This is due to their continual
exposure to high temperatures.

Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the

grate. The finish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorb the heat.

After cleaning, replace the center vent
grille first. Replace the side grates so that
the center extensions are oriented toward
the center of the cooktop. The rear
center extensions should slightly overlap
the vent grille. Make sure the grates are
positioned securely over the burners
and that they are stable and level.

Rubber Grate Feet

For stability, your cooktop has rubber
feet on the burner grates. If any of these
rubber feet should become damaged or
lost, replace them immediately.

To order replacement rubber grate feet,
please call our toll-free number:

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Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.626.2002 (U.S.)

800.661.1616 (Canada)
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

Clean the oven racks and the roasting
rack with an abrasive cleanser or scouring
pad. After cleaning, rinse the racks with
clean water and dry with a clean cloth.

NOTE: The oven racks and roasting rack may
be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However,
the oven racks will darken in color, lose their
luster and become hard to slide if cleaned
during the self-cleaning cycle.

To make the oven racks slide more easily,
apply a small amount of cooking oil to a
paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven racks with the paper towel.

Oven Racks and Roasting Rack

Roasting rack

Oven rack

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Broiler Pan and Grid

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a
self-cleaning oven.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot
water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.

Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with
a commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan
and grid anywhere in the range.

Storage Drawer Removal

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.

Remove the drawer.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer and
push back until the stops clear the
guides.

Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.

Stop guide

Rail

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Care and cleaning of the range.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—
it has an extremely low resistance to
abrasion.

If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has
become displaced on the door, you should
have it replaced.

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Because the area inside the gasket is

cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand.

■ The area outside the gasket and

the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad,
hot water and detergent. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution.

To clean the outside of the door:

■ Use soap and water to thoroughly

clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass

on the outside of the door. Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,

tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped
up immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.

■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Cleaning the Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small
flat-blade screwdriver, may be
required.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between
the broil stop position and fully
closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

With the
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
indentation of
the hinge arm
into the bottom
edge of the hinge
slot. The notch in the hinge arm
must be fully seated into the bottom
of the slot.

Fully open the door. If the door will
not fully open, the indentation is
not seated correctly in the bottom
edge of the slot.

Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge lock

Removal position

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

Hinge lock

Slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge arm

Hinge

arm