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Safety Instructions . . . 2–4

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Clock and Timer . . . . . . .10

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . .7

Sabbath Feature . . . . .11, 12

Special Features . . . . . . . .11

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . .5

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .12

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . 16

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . .13

Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Heating Elements . . . . . .13

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . .15

Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . .17

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . .15

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . .16

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . .17

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Troubleshooting

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Consumer Support

Consumer

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Product

Registration . . . . . . . . 21, 22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

JSS28

Owner’s Manual

49-80349 11-05 JR

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial # ________________

You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the front of the range frame.

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.

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and 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 shipped with the device and in this manual.
Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE

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
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

■ Have the installer show you the location

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

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

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.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

■ Do not store flammable materials in an

oven or near the cooktop.

■

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.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

garments while using the appliance. Be
careful when reaching for items stored
over the range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp

pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

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■Never leave the surface units unattended

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

■Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip

pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to
the range.

■Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct

are not covered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.

■Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.

■To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition

of flammable materials and spillage, the
handle of a container should be turned
toward the center of the range without
extending over nearby surface units.

■Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

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■ For your safety, never use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

■ 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.

■ 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 let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit 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 oven off or by using a multi­purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.

■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating

elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. During
and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact the
surface units, areas nearby the surface units
or any interior area of the oven; allow
sufficient time for cooling first.

■Potentially hot surfaces include the

cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door.

■REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven

may be hot when the door is opened.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

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

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

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

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

SURFACE COOKING UNITS (cont.)

■Do not immerse or soak the removable

surface units. Do not put them in a
dishwasher.

■When preparing flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan on.

■To avoid the possibility of a burn or

electric shock, always be certain that the
controls for all surface units are at the
OFF position and all coils are cool before
attempting to lift or remove a unit.

■Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet

sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.

■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
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
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
cause spillovers when food is added.

■If a combination of oils or fats will be used

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

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

■Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags

in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.

■ 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.

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!

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

How to Set

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

At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is maintaining your
desired setting.

A surface unit ON indicator light will
glow when any surface unit is on.

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

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.

For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the

edge of the surface unit more than 1″.

Not over 1 inch.

1″

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.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Wok Cooking

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

Do not use woks that have support rings.

Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a buildup of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop.

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

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

BAKE Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can
change the oven temperature at this point.
Glows when the oven is in bake mode.

START/ON Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking
function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature
and whether the oven is in the bake or broil
mode. The display will show PRE while
preheating. When the oven reaches the
selected temperature, the oven control will
beep and the display will show the oven
temperature.

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

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

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 range and
call for service.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then press + and – pads to adjust time.

TIMER Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can
change the set time at this point. Glows
when the timer has been activated. Flashes
again when the time has run out until the
control is reset.

CLOCK Pad

To set the clock, press this pad twice and
then press the + and – pads. The time of
day will flash in the display when the oven
is first turned on.

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

Using the oven controls.

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

– Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease the time
or temperature by small amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to decrease the time or
temperature by larger amounts.

+ Pad

Short taps to this pad will increase the time
or temperature by small amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

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

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

BROIL Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch
from HI to LO BROIL at this point. Glows when
the oven is in broil mode.

Power Outage

If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.

To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad.
Enter the correct time of day by touching
the + or – pads. Touch the START/ON pad.

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Aluminum Foil

Never cover the oven bottom with 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.

Aluminum foil may also be used to catch
a spillover. To do so, place a small sheet
of foil on a lower shelf several inches
below the food.

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

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

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

Before you begin…

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports (A
through G), they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support.

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

Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
desired temperature is displayed.

Touch the START/ON pad.

The oven will start automatically. The display
will show PRE while preheating. When the
oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven control will beep several times and the
display will show the oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, touch the BAKE pad and then the + or –
pads to get the new temperature.

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

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Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when
baking is finished and then remove
the food from the oven.

Type of Food Shelf 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

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.

The Display will show “PRE” while preheating.
When the oven reaches the selected temperature,
the oven control will beep and the display will
show the oven temperature.

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

1

⁄2″of air space around it. 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.

Center baking pans in the oven.

Using the oven.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling—Close the oven door

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.

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

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

Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once
for HI Broil.

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

Touch the START/ON pad.

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

The oven door must be closed
during broiling.

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 means
some food poisoning organisms
may survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book. Your Kitchen Guide

. USDA

Rev. June 1985.)

The oven has 7 shelf positions.

Quantity and/ Shelf* First Side Second Side

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

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties E 9–11 5–7 Space evenly. Up to

Well Done

1

⁄2 to

3

⁄4″ thick) 8 patties take about

the same time.

Beef Steaks

Rare† 1″ thick E 7–9 7–9 Steaks less than 1″
Medium 1 to 11⁄2

lbs. E 10–12 8–10 thick cook through

Well Done E 12–14 9–11 before browning.

Pan frying is

Rare† 1

1

⁄2″ thick D 12–14 8–10 recommended.

Medium 2 to 21⁄2

lbs. D 17–19 13–15 Slash fat at edges.

Well Done D 19–21 15–17
Chicken Breasts Bone In C 25–30 8–10 Broil skin-side-down

Boneless C 18–20 10–15 first.

Lobster Tails 2–4 B 25–30 Do not Cut through back of

10 to 12 oz. each turn shell. Spread open.

over.

Fish Fillets

1

⁄4 to

1

⁄2″ thick E 6–8 4–6 Handle and turn very

carefully.

Pork Chops 2 (

1

⁄2″ thick) E 6–8 3–5 Slash fat at edges.

Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 13–15 6–8

Salmon Steaks 2 (1″ thick) D 10–12 8–10 Grease pan.
Salmon Fillets 2 (

1

⁄2 to 1″ thick) D 25–27 Do not turn over. Place skin-side-down.

Broiling Guide

*See illustration for description of shelf positions.

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Not all features are on all models.

To Set the Timer

The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. The maximum time that
can be entered in minutes is 59.
Times more than 59 minutes should
be changed to hours and minutes.

If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad and begin again.

Touch the START/ON pad. The time
will start counting down, although
the display does not change until
one minute has passed.

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 CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect
the timer.

Using the clock and timer.

To Set the Clock

Touch the CLOCK pad twice.

Touch the + or – pads.

If the + or – pads are not touched within
one minute after you touch the CLOCK
pad, the display reverts to the original
setting. If this happens, touch the CLOCK
pad twice and reenter the time of day.

Touch the START/ON pad until the
time of day shows in the display. This
enters the time and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
CLOCK pad. The time of day shows until another
pad is touched.

To Turn Off the Clock Display

If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.

Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn
off the time of day display. Although
you will not be able to see it, the

clock maintains the correct time
of day.

Touch the CLOCK pad twice to recall
the clock display.

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
touching the + or – pads until the time
you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display,
recall it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad and then touching the + or –
pads to enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.

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/ON pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.

NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are
addressed separately in the following sections.

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12 Hour Shut-Off

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

Touch the CLOCK pad. The display
will show ON (12 hour shut-off).
Touch the CLOCK pad repeatedly
until the display shows OFF (no
shut-off).

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

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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) 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.

Using the Sabbath Feature.

(On some models)

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

How to Set for Baking/Roasting

NOTE: To understand how the oven control

works, practice using regular baking (non­Sabbath) before entering Sabbath mode.

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

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,

until the display shows SF.

Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb
appears in the display.

Touch the START/ON pad and ⊃ will

appear in the display.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350.° Tap the
+ or – pads to increase or decrease
the temperature in 25° increments.
The temperature can be set between
170° and 550.° No signal or
temperature will be given.

Touch the START/ON 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 and tap the + or – pads to
increase or decrease the temperature in
25° increments. Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME
pads are active during the Sabbath feature.

To exit Sabbath feature, see next page.

⊃

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the

oven is set in Sabbath. When the

display shows ⊃ the oven is

baking/roasting.

⊃

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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

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.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after
a power failure.

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.

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.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows SF.

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

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter or (–)
35°F cooler. Touch the + pad to
increase the temperature in 1-degree
increments.

Touch the – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1-degree increments.

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

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling
temperatures. It will be retained in memory after
a power failure.

Using the Sabbath Feature.

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) (on some models)

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

Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF
appears in the display. ON indicates
that the oven will automatically turn
off after 12 hours. OFF indicates that
the oven will not automatically turn
off. See the Special Features section
for an explanation of the 12 Hour
Shut-Off feature.

Touch the START/ON pad.

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.

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

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

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.

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.

To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs in the OFF position
to ensure proper placement.

Spring clip

Clear groove
in stem

Molded rib

Groove Stem

Control Panel

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use of the oven. Use a damp
cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use
mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution
of vinegar and water. For rinsing, use
clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or
oven cleaners on the control panel—
they will damage the finish.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the sides and
the drawer front.

Clean these with soap and water or
a vinegar and water solution.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid­resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is
hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to
wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water.
Rinse well.

For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

Oven Vent

The oven is vented through an opening
under the left rear surface unit.

This area could become hot during oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out of the
vent and moisture may collect underneath
the coils when the oven is in use.

The vent is important for proper air
circulation.

Never block this vent with aluminum foil.

Oven Shelves

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

To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Do not spray with Pam® or other
lubricant sprays.

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Lift-Off Oven Door

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

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. Do not lift the door by the

handle.

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. Do not lift the door by the

handle.

With the
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
notch stop 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 until it is
parallel to the floor. If the door will
not fully open, the notch stop is not
seated correctly in the bottom edge
of the slot. Repeat step 2 if necessary.

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

Notch stop

Bottom

edge

of slot

Hinge lock

Slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge arm

Hinge

arm

Porcelain Oven Interior

With proper care, the porcelain enamel
finish on the inside of the oven—top,
bottom, sides, back and inside of the
door—will stay new-looking for years.

Let the range cool before cleaning. We
recommend that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the range.

Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in
a shallow glass or pottery container in
a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.

If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.

■Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical

controls and switches because it could cause
a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

■Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up

on the temperature sensor—it could cause the
oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is located
at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the
sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being
careful not to move the sensor as a change in
its position could affect how the oven bakes.

■Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven

door, handles or any exterior surface of the
oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner
can damage these surfaces.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Broiler Pan and Grid

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.

After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.

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

Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your

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

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

To remove the cover:

Twist lens counterclockwise about a
quarter turn to remove.

Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.

Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb or two-prong
halogen bulb, as appropriate.

To replace the cover:

Line up tabs of lens in front of tabs
on housing and rotate clockwise to
engage.

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Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.

Surface Units

To clean the surface units, turn the
control to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.

Push the surface unit back toward
the receptacle to free the locking
tab from the cooktop.

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch
above the drip pan and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan
when you plug it back in.

NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit
more than 1 inch above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

Replace the drip pan into the recess
in the cooktop. Make sure the
opening in the pan lines up with
the receptacle.

Insert the terminals of the surface
unit through the opening in the
drip pan and into the receptacle.

Push the surface unit in and down
to lock the tab in place so it rests
evenly in the cooktop.

Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of
any kind.

Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.

Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.

Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way
repair the plug-in receptacle.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out
the drip pans.

Place them in a covered container. Add
1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several
hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well
and dry.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in
a dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,
may catch fire.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so
close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or
damage to the range.

Surface unit

Drip pan

Receptacle

Locking
tab

Locking tab

Drip
pan

Cooktop

rim

When properly seated, the locking
tab should lock onto the cooktop rim
through the notch in the drip pan.

Surface

unit

Locking tab

Lift-Up Cooktop

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up
soil, especially grease, may catch fire.

To make cleaning easier, the entire
cooktop may be lifted up and supported
in the up position.

Be sure all the surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop. The
surface units and drip pans do not need
to be removed; however, you may remove
one to make raising the cooktop easier.

A support rod will hold the cooktop up
while you clean underneath it.

After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot, soapy water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch
your fingers.

Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop.

Support rod

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units do not The surface units are • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
work properly not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.

The drip pans are not set • With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
securely in the cooktop. pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Control signals after You forgot to enter a • Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature.
entering cooking time bake temperature.

Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly

Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper
size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.

Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.

Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work

Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.

Food does not Oven door not closed. • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly

Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.

Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.

Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.

In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in

the Broiling Guide.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.

Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,

completely inserted in properly grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.

Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

range section.

Storage drawer Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close obstructing drawer Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and

in the lower back cleaning of your range section.
of the range.

Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

range section.

“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling

during the cooking functions.

“F – and a number You have a function • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash error code. operation.
in the display

If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30

seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.

Display flashes “bAd” The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.
then “linE” with a from the house to the unit
loud tone is miswired.

Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

The clock is turned off from • See the Using the clock and timer section.
showing in the display.

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be pressed
display to show “SF” not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes it by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

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