AluminumFoil5,15,16,18,22Door Removal
Anti-Tip Device
Appliance Registration2Oven Bottom22,35
Care and Cleaning
Clock/Timer
ConsumerServices
ImportantPhone Numbers43
Features6,7
Flooring28
InstallationInstructions26-41
Leveling36
Model and Serial Numbers2,28
Oven
Air Adjustment
Baking
2,3,27,36
20-25
8
43Shelves
11-19Cookware llps8,9
25,35
14,15
Light;Bulb Replacement11,23
Preheating
RoastinE/RoastinK Guide 16,17
ThermostatAdjustment13
Power Outage
Problem Solver42
Safety Instructions
Surface Cooking
Control Settixws9
Flame Size‘
Lizhtimz Instructions8,9
14,17,18
12,14,23
8,11
3-5
8-1o
9,34,41
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Models
LGB116GPR
.GB126GER
.GB136GER
LGB146GER
LGB156GES
Broiling/BroilingGuide18,19Warranty
Control S&timzs11
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Back Cover
HELP USHELP YOU
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Read this book careftiy.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer AfMirs
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial munbers.
Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and
serial numbers on a label on the tintof the range,
behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
range. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.
Serial Number
If you received a damaged range...
Imrne&ately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the range.
Save time and money. Before you
request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of~
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
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● ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
● ~~RYTO PERSONS
● ~sTALL~AN~.~
DEVICE PACKED WITH
THE RANGE.
● SEE ~~sT&LA~ON
INSTRUCTIONS.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
To obtain replacement parts,
contact RCA/GE Service Centers.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
W-G:If theinformationinthismanual is not ftiowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property
—DOnot store or W &MOlhleor other
flammable vapors tilk@ds in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
_personal injury or death.
—-TTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS
● Do not try to light any appliance.
● DOnot touch any ~switch; do notby a q-i-er,service agency or
use any phone in your building.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
● Immediately call your gas supplierfrom a
neighbor’sphone. Follow the gas
instructions.
● ~ YOUcannot reach your gassupplier,call
the
fn department
—IIIStAtion-tiservice must be performed
the gas supplier.
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
supplier’s
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IMl?ORT~SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructionsbefore using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
.
● The California We Drinking Waterand Toxic
EnforcementActrequirestheGovernorofCalifornia
to publish a list of substances known to the state
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
Gasappliancescancauseminorexposureto
fmof thesesubstanc~ namely benzene, carbon
monoxide,formaldehydeand soot,causedprimarily
by the incomplete combustion of natalgas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete
substances can be minimized by venting with an
open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
● Fluorescent Iightbulbs and safety valves on
standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your
model has these features, they must be recycled
according to local, state and federal codes.
“’When YouGet Your Range
Have the installer show you the location of the
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range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
● Have your range installed mui properly
groundedby a qualified instaRer,in accordance
with the InstaIMion Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
rangeinstallersor service technicians.
gas
eMug your r$mgeinto a 120=voit
outlet only. Do
piung fkomtheplug. Windoubt aboutthe grounding
of the home electrical system, it is your personal
responsibilityandobligationto kcanungmunded
outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three-
@mg outlet in accordancewiththeMtiunalElectricalCode.InCanada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with the
CanadianElectricalCode.Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.
*Do notattemptto repairor
yourrangeunless itiss
in this@de. AU otherseMcing shouldbe refkrred
Qto a qualifiedtechnician=
combustion. Exposure to these
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repkcetiypartof
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●LocakWangeout@dtchentrafk@lld@@
of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on
s
_pkt models) and poor air circulation.
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ackmgmaterialsareremovedfrom
the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
● Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualifkd service technician or i.nstaIIerfor the
@e of gas (naturaIor LP) that is to be used.
Yourrange can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
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.
*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.
Using Your Range
*DOnot leave chikkn alone or unattendedwhere
a range is hot or in operation. Theycould be
seriously burned.
● ~A~(JN:~~OF =-TTo
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANG~HILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLYINJURED.
WARNING-AU_CIWtipINIMIMWY
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approved Anti-Tip device to the wall,
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(See Installation Instructions.)To
check if the device is installed and
engaged properly,carefully tip the
range forward.TIMAnti-llp device
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shouldengage and prevent the range
fkomtipping over.
If you pull the range out fiwmthe wall for any
reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged
when you push the range bkck against the waH.
preventaccidental
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* Do not allow anyone toclimb, stand or hang on
the door,broiler drawer or range top. They
could damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personiilinjury.-
cLet burner grates and other surfaces cool
before toucting them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
Never wear loose fitting or
while using the appliance. Be carefhl when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe bums.
For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
● Do not use water on grease fires.
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covering pan completely with well-fitting lid,
cookie sheetor flat tray.Flaminggreaseoutsidea
pan can be put out by covering with baking soda
or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
● Do notstore flammable materials in an ove~
a range broiler drawer or near a cooktop.
● Do not store or use combustible material%
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
● Do not let cooking grease or other flmmnable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
. men~~gpork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170”F.This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
SurfaceCooking
Never pick up a fkuning pan. Turn off
burner, then smother flaming pan by
hanging garments
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. Adj~t
extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel
or otherbulkycloth in place of a pot holder.
● To
of flammable materials, and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back of the
range without extending over adjacent burners.
● Always turn surface burner to OFF before
removingcookware.
● Carefkdiywatchfoods being fried at a high
flame setting.
● Never biock the vents (air openings) of the
range. Theyprovide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion.
at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of
the oven door, and at the bottom of the range
under the broiler drawer.
QDo
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
the
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
● Foods for frying shouid be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble
of the pan.
● Use kast possible amount of fat for effective
shailow or deep-fat frying.
fullof fat CIW)cause
top burner flame size so it dms not
● Use only dry potholders-moist
or danm rmt holders on hot surfaces
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mhhnize the possibility of burns, ignition
not use a wokon models with sealed burners
burner to work improperly. This may cause a
may re;ult in burns from steam. Do
not let pot holders come near open
Air openings are located
and burner head. Also. it may cause
Up and over sides
Filling the pan too
spillovers when food is added.
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● Always use the LITE position (on electric
ignition models) or the HI Position (on standing
pilot models) when igniting top burners and
make sure the burners have ignited.
● Never leave surface burners unattended at
high flame settings. Boilover causes smoking
and greasy spillover~ that rmy catch on fire
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*If a combination of
in frying~stirtogether
melt slowly.
● Always heat fat slowly,and watch as it heats.
● Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible toprevent overheatin~ fat beyond the
smokingpoint.
oilsor fats will be used
before heating or as fats
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unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food
and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large
enough to cover burner grate. This will both save
cleaningtimeand preventhazardousaccumulations
of fti,since heavy spattering or spillovers left
on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that
can be easily grasped and remain cool.
. When using glass cookware, make
designed for top-of-range cooking.
● Keep all plastics away from top burners. o
● Do not leave plastic
itemsonthecooktoptheymay melt if left
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too cIose to the vent.
IVent appearance and Iooation vary
● Do not leave any items on the cooktop. Thehot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and
will increase pressure in closed containers, which
may cause them to burst.
cToavoid the possibility of a bum, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and aIlgrates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
● When flaming f-are under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fm, if operating, may spread
the flames.
● If range is located near a window,do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create afire hazard.
● When a pilotgoesout (on standing@lotmodels),
you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal
to relight the pilot. When relighting the piio~
make sure burner controls are in the WF position,
and follow instructions in this book to refight.
● If you smell gas9and you have already made sure
pilotsare lit (on standingpilot models),turn offthe
IWing outthe shelfto theSheIf-stopis a
conveniencein lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest
position “R” is not designed to slide.
. Do not heatunopenedfoodcontainers.Pressure
could buildup andthecontainer could burst,
causing an injury.
● Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this book. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
● When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, foIlow the manufacturer’s directions.
s Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
● Always remove the broiler pan from range as
soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan
can catch f~e if oven is used without removing
the grease from the broiler pan.
● When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
QMake sure the broiler pan is in place correctly
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
. If you should have a grease fm in the broiler
pin, turnoff oven control, and keep broiler
drawer and oven door closed to contain fire until
it burns out.
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Ck?aningYour Range
● amO* pa~ listedin thisUse and
CareGuide.
● Keep range clean and free of accumulations of
grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
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not use the oven for a storage area. Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
QPlace the oven shelves in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
● Be careful when you clean the cooktop because
thearea over the piIot(onstandingpilot models)
will be hot.
SAWTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FeatureIndex(Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) I
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1 Surface Burners, Drip Pans (on some models) and Grates
2 Oven Lamp On/Off Switch (on some models)
3 Clock
and‘Iimer(on somemodels)
4 Oven Vent5, 12,25
5 Oven Control
6 Surface Burner Controls9
7 Cooktop
8 Broiler I% and Rack
9 Oven Shelves (number of shelves varies)
10 Oven Shelf Supports
~ 11 Broiler Drawer
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/12 Model and Serial Numbers (located on front frame of range,
behind Broiler Drawer)
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14 Anti-Tip Device (Located right rear at bottom. See Installation Instructions.)I
15 Oven Bottom
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22,35
11,23
Air Vents
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CLOCKAND TIMER
Clock
Toset the Clock, push in the
knob and turn it to the right.
Let the knob out when the
clock hands reach the correct
time. Continue turning the
knob to OFF.
SURFACE COOKING
Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models
Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with
constantly burning flames.
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted
match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE
position. We extreme caution when lighting burners
this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power
failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
Timer
The Timer has been combined with the range clock.
Use it to time all your precise cooking operations.
You’ll recognize the Timer as the pointer that is
different in color from the clock hands.
Minutes are marked up to 30, and hours are marked
up to 4 on the center ring of the clock.
To set the Tmer,
pushing in—until the pointer reaches the number of
minutes or hours you want to time.
At the
you time is up. Turn the kno&withoutpushing
in—until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops,
endofthesettime,a buzzer sounds to tell
The electrodeof the spark igniter is exposed. 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.
turnthe knob to the left-without
Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models
The surface burners on
these ranges
pilots that must be lit
initially. To light them:
1. Be sure surface burner
control knobs are in the
OFF position.
2. Remove the grates and
lift the cooktop up (see
the Lift-Up Cooktop
section).
3. Locate the two pilot ports and light each of them
with a match.
have
standing
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NOTE: If the pilot is too high or low, you can adjust
it. See the “Adjust theSurface Burner Pilots If
Necessary” section of the Installation Instructions.
4. Lower the cooktop. Your surface burners are now
ready for use.
5. Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames to
pictures in the Problem Solver. If any flame is
unsatisfactory, call for service.
Surface Burner Controls
Before Lighting a Burner
Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
marked as to which burners they control. The two
knobs on the left control the left front and left rear
burners. The two knobs on the right control the right
front and right rear burners.
On ranges with sealed burners:
● The smaller burner (right rear position) will give
the best simmer results.
. The right front burner is higher powered than the
others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker
(natural gas installations only).
To Light a Surface Burner
Eleetric Ignition Models:
Push the control knob in and
turn it to LITE. You will hear
a little “clicking” noise-the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.
Standing Pilot Model:
Push control knob in and turn it to HI position. The
burner should light within a few seconds.
Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift
slightly away from the burner when the burner is
firstturned on. A blowing or hissing sound maybe
heard for 30 to 60 seeonds. This normal sound is due
to improved injection of gas and air into the burner.
Put a pan on the burner before lighting it, or adjust the
flame to match pan size as soon as it lights, and the
blowing or hissing sound will be much less noticeable.
● If drip pans are supplied with your range, they
should be used at all times.
. Make sure all the grates on the range are in place
before using any burner.
After Lighting a Burner
cAfter the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the
flame size.
cCheck to be sure the burner you turned on is the one
you want to use.
● 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.
● Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.
How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using.
FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME
EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than
the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle.
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Top-of-Range Cookware
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SUREACE COOKING
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Aluminum: Medium-weightcookwareis recmnrnended
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
Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
water.
Enamelware:Under some conditions, the enamel of
some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’srecommendations for cooking methods.
Glasa: 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.
Wok Cooking
(on models with sealed burners)
● We recommend that
you use only a flatbottomed wok. They
are available at your
local retail store.
oDo not use woks that have
support rings. Use of these
types of woks, with or
without the ring in place,
can be dangerous. Placing
the ring over the burner
grate may cause the burner
to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide
levels above allowable current standards. This could
be dangerous to your health. Do not try to use such
woks without the ring. You could be seriously
burned if the wok tipped over.
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Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Canbe 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.
Use of Stove Top Grills
(on models with sealed burners)
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.
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USING YOUROVEN
Before Using Your Oven
Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing
and replacing the shelves whiIe the oven is cool. Read the information and
tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models
The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by
electric ignition.
To light the burner, turntheOVEN CONTROL
knob to the desired temperature. The burner should
light within 30-90 seconds. After the oven reaches the
selected temperature, the oven burner cycles-off
completely, then on with a full flame-tomaintain the
selected temperature.
Power Outage
CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY A~EMPT 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.
Lighting Instructions for S&@ng Pilot Models
These ranges have standing oven4. Using a long match or match holder, reach in and
pilots that must be lit initially.light the oven pilot.
● To -t~ovenburner,-&o~@~oL
knob to the desired temperature. The burner should
light within 60 seconds.
● Proper flame configuration: While using the oven
burner, visually
compartment.
the Installation section of this book, adjust the flame
following the directions on those pages.
. Power f~u~?An electrical power failure will nOt
affect the standing oven pilot.
to back is the oven burner. The pilot port is at the
back, about one inch below the burner.
Oven Control
Your oven is controlled by an OVEN CONTROL
knob. It will normally take 30-90 seconds beforeis opened. On some models them is a manual on/off
the flame comes on. After the oven reaches theswitch to the left of the surface burner controls.
selected temperature, the oven burner cycles-off
completely, then on with a fill flame-tomaintain the
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selected temperature.
Oven Light
The oven light comes on automatically when the door
checkthe burnerflame in the broiler
If flame does not burn as described in
(on some models)
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USING YOUR OVEN
Oven Shelves
The shelves are
designed with stoplocks so when placed
correctly on the shelf
supports, they will stop
before coming
completely out of the
oven and will not tilt
when you are removing
food from them or
placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the “stop” position. Place the cookware on the
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will
eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf
km the oven, pull
it toward you, tilt the
frontend upward and
pull the shelf out.
To replace, place the~
shelf on the shelf
support with the toplocks (curved extension
ofthe shelf) facing up and toward the rear of the
oven. ‘IIlt
up the front and push the shelftowardthe
backof the oven until it goespast “stop” on the oven
wall.Thenlowerthe frontof the shelf andpushit all
the way back.
Shelf Positions
The oven has five shelf supports for normal baking and roasting identified
in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C, D and E (top). It also has a special
low shelf position (R) for roasting extra large items, such as a large
turkey-theshelf is not designed to slide out at this position. Shelf positions
for cooking are suggested on the Baking, Broiling and Roasting pages.
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The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear
of the cooktop. See Features section. Do not block
these openings when cooking in the oven-itis
important that the flow of hot air fkom the oven and
fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.~
● The vent openings and
nearby surfaces may
become hoL Do not
touch them.
● Do not leave plastic
items on the cooktop-‘‘
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
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Vent atmaarance and location varv
● Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may
become hot if left too close to the vent.
cMetal items will become very hot if they are left
on the cooktop and could cause burns.
cDo 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.
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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.
Do it Yozwse&Adjustthe Oven Thermostat
If you don’t think the oven is heating at the right
temperature when you are baking or roasting, you
can reset the thermostat yourself.
When cooking food for the first time in your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide. Oven
thermostats, over a period of years, may “drift” from
the factory setting and the differences in timing
between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10minutes are
not unusual. Your oven has been set correctly at the
factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven
which it replaced.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in the grocery
store, to check the temperature setting of your new
oven. These thermometers can vary by 2040 degrees.
To deeide how much to change the temperature,
setthe oven temperature 25°F. higher or lower than
the temperature in your recipe, then bake. The results
of this “test” should give you an idea of how much the
temperature should be changed.
Full the OVEN CONTROLknob off the rangeand
hmkat the backside.
To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn),
but do not completely remove, the two screws on the
back of the knob. With the back of the knob facing
you, hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand
and turn the front of the knob with the other hand.
To raise the oven temperature, move the top screw
toward the right. You’ll hear a click for each notch
you move the knob. To lower the temperature, move
the top screw toward the left. Each click will change
the oven temperature approximately 10°F. (Range is
plus or minus 60°F. from the arrow.)
We suggest that you make the adjustment one click
from the original setting and check oven performance
before making any additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten screws so they
are snug, but be careful not to overtighten. Re-install
knob on range and check performance.
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BAKING
How ToSet Your Range For Baking
1. To avoid possible bumplace the shelves in the
comet position before you turn the oven on.
2. Close the oven door. Thm the OVEN CONTROL
knob to desired temperature.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves
in the desired
locations while
the oven is cool.
The correct shelf
position depends
on the kind of
food and the
bmvning deSfi~
As a generalrule,
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
the second or third shelf fkomthe bottom. See the
chart for suggested shelf positions.
3. Check food for doneness at minimum time on
recipe. Cook longer if necessary. Turn the OVEN
CONTROL knob to OFF and remove food.
For best baking results, follow these suggestions:
‘I)p of Food
Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies
Brownies
Layer cakes
Bundt or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
or cupcakes
I Shelf Position
1A
I BorC
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BorC
I BorC
Bor C
Aor B
Bor C
A (on cookie sheet)
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Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting in the food. To preheat, set
the oven at the correct temperature-selectinga
higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10
minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
CasserolesBor C
Roasting
Bor R
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the fkont
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1 to 1!4inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not
directly above the other.
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Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for best baking results.
cookies
When baking
cookies, flat cookie
sheets (without
sides) produce
better-looking
cookies. Cookies
baked in a jelly roll
pan (short sides all
around) may have
darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven.
For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.
Pies
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull
pans to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen
pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum
cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects
heat away from the pie crus~ the cookie sheet helps
retain it.
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover
a shelf with a large
cookie sheet or
aluminum foil. This
will disturb the heat
circulation and results
in poor baking. A
smaller sheet of foil
may be used to catch a
spiilover by placing it
on a lower shelf several
inches below the food.
Cakes
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it maybe undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
. Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
. Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
“Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, lower the temperature by
25”F. and use the recommended cooking time in
the recipe. This is not necessary when baking pies
or casseroles.
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Don’t Peek
Setthe timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake 30-40 minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum
time. Opening the oven door frequently during
cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking
times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.
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ROASTING
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Roasting is cookingby dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
The oven has a special
low shelf (R) position
just above the oven
bottom. Use it when
extra cooking space is
needed, for example,~
when roasting a large
turkey. The shelf is not
designed to slide out at_ – this @sition.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Roasting is easy; just follow these steps:
1.Position oven shelf
at (B) position for
small size roast
(3 to 5 Ibs.) and.?.
at (R) position forj;
larger roasts.
2. Check the weiizht
of the roast. Place
the meat fat-side-up
or the poultry breast-side-up on the roasting rack in
a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat.
Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possible.
(Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this.) Line
broiler pan with aluminum foil
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3. Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to desired
temperature. Check the Roasting Guide for
temperatures and approximate cooking times.
4. Most meats continue to cook slightly while
standing after being removed from the oven.
Recommended standing time for roasts is 10 to 20
minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes
them easier to carve. Internal temperature will rise
about 5° to 10°F.If you wish to compensate for
temperature rise, remove the roast from the oven
when its internal tempera~eis 5° to 10°F. less
than temperature shown in the Roasting Guide.
NOTE: Remember that food will continue to cook in
the hot oven and therefore should be removed when
the desired internal temperature has been reached.
Frozen Roasts
● Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 15 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (15 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
● Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure
even doneness. Some commercial frozen poultry can
be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow
directions given on package label.
Dual Shelf Cooking
This allows more than one food to be cooked at the
same time. For example: While roasting a 20-lb.
turkey on shelf position R, a second shelf (if so
equipped) may be added on position D so that
scalloped potatoes can be cooked at the same time.
Calculate the total cooking time to enable both dishes
to complete cooking at the same time. Allow 15-20
minutes of additional cooking time for the potatoes.
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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For
roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at halfhour intervals after half the time has passed.
Q.Whyis myroastcrumblingwhen1try to
it?
carve
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes tier removing from oven. Be sure to
cut across the grain of the meat.
Temperature
Meat
Tendercuts;rib,highqualitysirloin
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tip,rumpor top round*
Lamblegorbone-inshoulde~
Vealshoul&r, leg or loin*
Porkloin,rib or shoulded
Ham,precooked
Poultry
Chickenor Duck
Chickenpieces
Turkey
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook
a roast or poultry?
A. It is unnecessary to preheat your oven.Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent99
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving
it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
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How to Broil
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BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by direct heat fkom above
the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be
broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and
smoking to a minimum. Yourrange has a compartment
below the oven for broiling. A specially designed
broiler pan and rack allow dripping fat to drain away
from the food and keeps it away from the high heat bf
the gas flame.
Both the oven and broiler compartment doors
should be ck)sed during broiling.
1. You can change the distance of the food from the
heat source by positioning the broiler pan and rack
on one of three shelf positions in the broiler
compartment-A
(bottomofbroilercompartment),
B (middle)andC (top).
2. Preheating the broiler or oven is not necessary and
can produce poor results.
3. If meat has fat or gristle near the edge, cut vertical
slashes through it about 2 inches apart, but don’t
cut into meat. We recommend that you trim fat to
prevent excessive smoking, leaving a layer about
1/8 inch thick.
4. Arrange food on rack and position the broiler pan
on the appropriate shelf in the oven or broiling
compartment. Placing food closer to flame
increases exterior browning of food, but also
increases spattering and the possibility of fats and
meat juices igniting.
5. Close the oven and broiler compartment door.
6. Turn OVEN CONTROL knob to BROIL.
7. Tbm most foods once
during cooking (the
exception is thin fillets of
fish; oil one side, place
that side down on broiler
rack and cook without
turning until done). TIrne
foods for about one-half the total cooking time, turn
food, then continue to cook to preferred doneness.
8. ~mOVEN CONTROL knob to OFF. Remove
broiler pan from broiler compartment and serve
food immediately. Leave pan outside the range
to cool.
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Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However,
youmustmoldthe foil tightlyto the rack and cut sIitsin itjust likethe rack.
Withoutthe slits,the foil will preventfat and meatjuices fromdrainingto
the broiler pan. Thejuices couldbecomehot enoughto catchon fire.If you
do not cut the slits,you are frying,notbroiling.
Questions & Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
rack in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt tier cooking. Turn meat
with tongs; piercing meat with a fork also allows
juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish,
brush each side often with butter.
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as
they should?
A.Check to see if you are using the recommended
shelf position. Broil for longest period of time
indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn food only
once during broiling.
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Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take
aboutsame time.
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Steaksless than 1 inch thickcook
throughbefm browning.Pan frying
is recommended.
Slash fat.
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perside for cut-upchicken. Brush
each side with melted butter.Broil
skin-sidedown first.
Space evenly. Place English muffhs
cut-side-up andbrushwithbutter
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Broiling Tips
The oven and broiler compartment doors must be
Ch)6ed during broiling.
1. Always use broilerpan andrackthatcomes with
yourrange.Itis designed to minimize smoking and
spatteringby trappingjuices in the shielded lower
part of the pan.
2. For steaksandchops,slashfat evenlyaround
outsideedgesof meat. To slash,cut crosswise
throughouterfat surfacejust to theedge of the
meat.Use tongs to turnmeatover to prevent
piercing meat and losing juices.
3. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before
broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10
minutes only.
4. When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges
hangover sides,whichcouldsoiloven with fti dripping.
5. Broiler compartment does not need to be preheated.
However, for very thin foods, or to increase
browning, preheat if&sired.
6. Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the shelf
atnext lowest shelf position andincreasingcooking
time given in this guide 1%times per side.
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CARE AND CLEANING
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proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efiicient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefhlly in caring for it to
help assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE
CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS
(IF
SOEQUIPPED)INPLACE.
SeitkXlBurner Assemblies (on some mtiels)
The holes in the surface burners of your range must
Grate
l’bm all controls OFF before removing burner
parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip
pans (if so equipped)
easy to clean.
Theelectrode of the
spark igniter is
exposed. 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.
can be lifted off, making them
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be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an
even, unhampered flame.
should clean the surface burners routinely,
You
especiallyafter bad spillovers, which could clog
theseholes.Wipeoff surfaceburners.If heavy
spilloveroccurs,removethe surfaceburnersfrom
range.BurnersIifioutfor cleaning.
cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.
To remove burned-on food, soak the surface burner
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water.
Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes. For
more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft Scrub@
brand or Bon Ami@brand. Rinse well to remove any
traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface
burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will
clog the surface burner openings and scratch the
surface burners. If the holes become clogged, clean
them with a toothpick.
Before putting the surface burner back, shake out
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in
a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the
range, making sure it is properly seated and level.
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Burner Caps (on sealed burners only)
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in
hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water. If desired, soak up to 30 minutes
and scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove
burned-on food particles. Dry them in a warm oven or
with a cloth~on’treassemble them wet.
Burner B=(on sealed burners only)
The burner base (the part of the burner
fastened to the cooktop) may be
cleaned with a soft brush and a mild
cleanser. Clean all food residues from
around spark electrode. Do not use steel wool;
small bits of steel wool will short out the electrode.
Rinse well.
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Burner Heads (on seakd burners only)
The holes in the burners of your range, and the spark
electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper
ignition and an even, unhampered flame.
Ym shouId clean the burner heads routinely,
especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these
holes. W@eoff burner heads. If heavy spillover
occurs, remove burner heads from range.
Remove the burner grate and burner cap. Then lift the
burner head straight up.
To get rid of burned-on food, soak theburner head
upside-down in a solution of mild liquid detergent and
hot water. Soak the burner head for 20 to 30 minutes.
If the food doesn’t rinse off completely, scrub it with
soap and water and a soft brush or plastic scouring pad.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS
(IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.
For more stubborn stains,
cleanser like Soft Scrub@brand or Bon~.-.
Ami@brand. Rinse well to remove any
traces of the cleanser that might clog the burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it
will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners.
If the holes become cloggeq clean them with a
toothpick.
Before putting the burner head back, shake out
excess water and dry it thoroughly by setting it in a
warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the
range, making sure the pin in the burner base goes in
the hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads
are properly seated and level.
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Dual Burners(on some mcxiels)
You should clean the surface burners routinely,
especially afier bad spillovers, which could clog
these holes. W@eoff surface burners. If heavy
spillover occurs, remove the surface burners from
range. Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up the
cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.
To remove burned-on food, soak thesurface burner
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water.
Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes. For
more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft Scrubm
On models with dual burners, the cooktop lifts up for
easy access.
Tbm all controls OFF before removing burner
parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grates and drip pans (if so equipped)
can be Iifted off, making them easy to clean.
The holes in the surfaceburnersof yourrangemust
be keptclean atall times forproperignition andan
even, unhamperedflame.
brand or Bon AmiObrand. Rinse well to remove any
traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface
burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will
clog the surface burner openings and scratch the
surface burners. If the holes become clogged, clean
them with a toothpick.
Before putting the surface burner
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in
a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the
range, making sure it is properly seated and level.
back, shake out
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Remove the grates
and lift out the drip
pans. Drip pans can be
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or by hand.
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To get rid of burned-on food, place them in a
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-
filled scouring pad if necessary.
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Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly
and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot,
soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning,
dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven
for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the
range while they are wet. When replacing the grates,
be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of burned-on food,
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
placethe grates in a
boktopSurface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface
of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming
dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of
acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods
with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if
allowed to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For
other spills such as fat smatterings,etc., wash with
soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then
rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
Although they’re durable, the grates 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
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on
thegratemaychipwithoutcookwareto absorbtheheat.
form extended period of
Do
not store flammable materials in an oven or
near thecooktop.Donot store or me combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Oven Bottom
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom
from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on
the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on. You can
use aluminum foil if you do not cover the whole shelf.
This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie
or other foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit
fillings or other foods that are highly acidic (such as
milk, tomatoes or sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar
or lemon juice) may cause pitting and damage to the
porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up
immediate y. Take care not to touch hot portion of
oven. If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom,
allow the oven to cool first. You can then clean the
oven bottom with soap and water, an abrasive
or scouring pads.
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Oven Light Bulb(on some models)
The light bulb is located in the upper left comer of the oven. Before replacing
the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool
completely before removing it. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb
only. Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb will break.
Control Panel and Knobs
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use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or
vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and 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. A 50/50 solution
of vinegar and hot water works well.
Broiler Drawer
TOremove:
1. When broiler is cool, remove
rack and pan.
2. Pull the broiler drawer out until
it stops, then push it back in
about one inch.
3. Grasp handle, lift and pull broiler
drawer out. Clean the broiler
drawer with hot soapy water.
TOreplace:
1. Hold the broiler drawer in the
raised position as you slide it
pmayinto the range. Then
lower the drawer and push it
completely closed.
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The control knobs may be
removed for easier
cleaning. To remove
knob, pull it straight
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the stem. If knob is
difficult to remove, place a towel or dishcloth
between the knob and control panel and pull gently.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and
hot water solution but do not soak.
To clean outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner.
Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside
openings in the glass while cleaning.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water.
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids or
commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
Broiler Pan and Rack
Afkr broiling, remove the broiler
pan and rack fkomthe oven.
Remove the rack from the Dan.!
Carefilly pour out the gre~-in
the pan into a proper container.
[f food has burned on, sprinkle the
1
~k with detergent while hot and cover with wet
paper towels or a dishcloth. That way, burned-on
Foodswill soak loose while the meal is being served.
wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The
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broilerpan and rack may also be cleaned in a
(
dishwasher.Do not store a soiled broiler pan
i
~d rack anywhere in the range.
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Oven Shelves
Shelves can be cleaned
by hand using soap and
water or with an
abrasive cleanser.After
cleaning, rinse the
shelves with clean
water and dry. To
remove heavy, bumed-
on soil, you may use
scouring pads. After
scrubbing, wash with
soapy water, rinse and dry.
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Oven Door
CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
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The oven door is removablebutit is heavy. YOUmay
need help removing andreplacingthe door.
TO REMOVE THE
DOOR open it a few
inches to the special
stop position that will
holdthe dooropen.
Graspf-yoneach
sideandlift the door
straight
the hinges.
NOTE: Be carefid not
to place hands between
the hinge and the oven
door fkame as the hinge
could snap back and =
pinch fingers.
TO REPLACE THE DOOR, make
sure the hinges are in the special stop position.
Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and
evenly over both hinges at the same time. If hinges
snap back against the oven frame, pull them back out.
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TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
(Do not immerse door in water.)
Inside of door:
. Allow to cool before cleaning. For light soil, wipe
frequently with mild soap and water (especially afier
cooking meat). This will prolong the time between
major cleaning. Rinse thoroughly. NOTE:
onthe
oven door causes additional stains when
Soapleft
the oven is reheated.
s For heavy soil, choose an oven cleaner and follow
label instructions. Rinse well.
Outside of 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.
● 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, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
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Porcelain Oven Interior
Wkh proper care, the porcelain enamel intenor will
retain its attractive finish for many years.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a
mild abrasive cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also be
used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause dull spots even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning job
easier. Place 1/2 cup ammonia in a shallow glass pan
and leave in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on grease and food.
When necessary, you may use a commercial oven
cleaner. Follow the package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:
● Be careful where the oven cleaner is sprayed.
● Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls
and switches (on some models) because it could
cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.
● Do not allow a film from the cleaner to remain on
the temperature sensing bulb-itcould cause the
oven to heat improperly. (The bulb is located at the
rear of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean after
each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the
bulb as a change in its position could affect how the
oven bakes.
cDo not spray any oven cleaner on the outside oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven,
wood or painted surfaces. The cleaner carIdamage
these surfaces.
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Uven Alr vents
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 kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
~~t-upCooktop (on models with dual burners)
Vent appearance and location vary
Clean the area under
the cooktop often.
Built-up soil, especially
grease, may catch
on fire.
To make cleaning
easier, the cooktop may
be lifted up.--‘1
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Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia or commercial oven
cleaners. To safely clean surfaces;
wash, rinse and then dry with a
soft cloth.
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To raise the cooktop:
1. Be sure burners are turned off.
2. Remove the grates.
3. Grasp the two front burner wells and Iifi up.
Some models have dual support rods that 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. Lower cooktop gently to
avoidblowing out pilot flames (on standingpilot models).
Glass Surfaces
To clean the outside glass
finish, use a glass cl~mer.
Rinse and polish with a dry
cloth. Do not allow the
water or cleaner to run
down inside openings in
the glass while cleaning.
Air Adjustment Shutter for Oven Burner
The air adjustment shutter for the oven burner regulates the flow of air to
the flames.
See Installationsectionof this book fw instructions for location and properadjustmentof shutters.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
la open
windows.
2. Don’ttoucheti~switches.
3.
●
Iktmguishany open ilame.
4. Immediatelycallyourgas supplier*
FOR Youu slAFlmY
Do notstoreor use combustible
materials,gasolineor otherflammable
vaporsand liquids in thevicinityofthis
or anyotherappliance.
Read these instructionscompletely and
Carefillly.
IMPORTM:Save these instructions
for the local electricalinspector’suse.
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Removeall packingmaterialand
literaturetimoven Woreconnz
and electrical supply to range.
gas
Provide adequate clearan~sbetween the range
and adjacent combustible surfiices.
DepthwithDoofc&g(j
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seechart
B8bw for
Height
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INSIAIJiEI& Leave these
with
theappliance after instahtionis
instructions
completed.
CONSUNIER Keep this Use and Care
Guide and the
for fhture use.
‘I’hisappliance must be properly grounded.
Improper installation,adjustmen~
alteration,serviceor mainte~cecan
cause injury or property damage. Refer to
this manual. F’orassistanceor additiod
information,consult a qualified installer,
serviceagency, manufh~er(dealer)or
the gas supplier.
Do not
attempt to operate the oven of
this range
InstallationInstructions
,
during a power fkilure.
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Range Height:
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Installationof this range must conform with
local codes,or in the absence
with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
2223.1,latest edition. In Canada, installation
must conform with the current Natural Gas
Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.lor the
current Propane Im#alldonCode, CAN/CGAB149.2, and withlocal codes where applicable.
This range has been design-certitied by the
American Gas Association according to ANSI
221.1,latest edition and Canadian Gas Association
according to CAN/CGA-l.l latest e&tion. As with
appliance using gas and generating heat
any
there are certain safety precautions you should
follow. You will find these precautions in the
Important Safety Instructions in the front of this
book. Read them carefully.
● Have your range installed by a qualified
installer or service technician.
● Your range must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes
oflocal codes, in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (ANS1/NFPA70, latest edition).
In Canada, electrical grounding must be in
accordance with the current CSAC22.1Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local codes. See
Electrical Comections in thk section.
● Before installing your range on linoleum or
any other synthetic floor covering, make sure
the floor covering can withstand 180°11without
shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install
the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1/4”
thick plywood or similar insulator is placed
between the range and carpeting.
● Make sure the wall coverings around the
range can withstand heat generated by the
range up to Z(XPE
s Avoid lacing cabinets above the range. To
reducee hazard caused by reaching over the
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open flames ofoperating burners, install a
ventilation hood over the
forwardat least 5“beyondtheont ofthe cabinets.
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s The ventilating hood must be constructed of
sheet metal not ess than 0.0122”thick. Install
f
above the cooktop with a clearance of not less
than 1/4” between the hood and the underside
ofthe combustible material or metal cabinet
The hood must beat least as wide as the
appliance and centered over the appliance.
Clearance between the coo
ventilation hood surface MU
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IESSTHAN241NCHES.
● Ifcabinetsare placed above the range, allow a
tiumclearance of 30” between the cooking
surface and the
bottom of unprotected cabinets.
of local codes,
or, in the absence
e that projects
●surface and the
NEVER BE
● If a 30”clearance between cooking surface
and overhead combustible material or metal
cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the
underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with
not less than 1/4” insulating millboard covered
with sheet metal not less than 0.0122”thick.
QClearance between the cooking surface and
protected cabinets MUSI’
T’HAN 24 INCHES. The
NEVER BE LESS
vertica!ldistance from
the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of
adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than
1“to the plane of the range sides must not be
less than 18”.(SeeDimensions and Clearances
illustration in this section.)
caution:Items of interest to children should
c
not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the
backsplash ofa range+hildrenclimbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
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Anti-Tipdevice should engage and prevent the
range fi=omtipping over.
Ifyou pull the range out horn the wdl for any
reason, make sure the Anti-Tipdevice is enga led
when you push the range back against the.
c For your safety,never use your range for
warming or heating the room. Your oven and
range top are not designed to heat your kitchen.
Top burners should not be operated without
coohva.re on the grate. Such abuse could result
in fire and damage to your range and willvoid
your
warrantY*
● Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity ofthis or any other appliance.
Explosions or fires could result..
QDo not use oven for a storage area. Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
c Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
Allrangescan
tip and injury could
result To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach an approved
Anti-Tipdevice to the wall. (See
Installing the Anti-T~pDevice in this
section.) To check if the device is
installed and engaged properly,
carefi.dlytip the range forward. The
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6EHERAL
s See Dimensions and Clearances in this section
for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These
dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
The location ofthe electrical outlet and pipe opening
(see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may
be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
● The range maybe placed with O“clearance
(flush)at the back walland sidewalls ofthe range.
LOCRf9011
Do not locate the range where it may be subject
to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall
behind the range should be sealed. Make sure
the openin s around the base of the range that
isupply fi-es air for combustion and ventilation
are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork
PROTECT YOURFLOOR
Yourrange, like many other household items, is
heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care
when moving the range on thk type of flooring.
It is recommended that the followin simple and
inexpensive instructions be followe to protect
your floor.
me range shouldbe installedon a sheet ofplywood
(or similar material). I$%en
at thej%ontoftherange, the
tkejioor covetingentii
area that the range
willrest on should be built up with plywood to
the same level or higher than the floor covering.
This willallowthe range to be moved for cleaning
or servicing.
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TOOLS YOU WILL UEEO
● Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers
● Pencil and ruler
● Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
● l%”open-end or adjustable wrench
. Nut drivers or wrenches 3/16” and 1/4”
AMMFiOKAL MMWALSVW MKY ltEED
● Gas line shut=offvalve
s Pipe joint sealant or Unapproved pipe thread
tape with Teflon* that resists action ofnatural
and LP gases
● Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2 I.D.)
A$foot length is recommended for ease of
installation but other lengths are acceptable.
Never use an old connector when installing a
new range.
● Flare union adapter for connection to gas
supply line (3/4” or 1/2” NFII’x 1/2” I.D.)
● Flare union adapter for connection to pressure
regulator on range (1/2” NPT x 1/2” I.D.)
Wkilox
Registered trademarkofDuPont
PREMRKUOU
● Remove all tape and packaging. Liftup the
cooktop (on models with dual burners) and
remove any packing material under it Make
sure the dual burners are properly seated
and level.
c Remove plastic film that covers some chrome
parts (around oven door, side trim).
● Take the accessory pack out of the oven.
QCheck to be sure that no range parts have
come loose during shipping.
Deriding on your range, you’llfind the model
an serial numbers on a label on the fi-ontframe
r
of the range, behind the storage drawer, kick
panel or broiler drawer.
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Yourrange is designed to operate at a pressure
of4“ofwater column on natural gas or,ifdesigned
for LP gas (propane or butane), 10”ofwater
column. Make sure you are supplyingyour range
with the type ofgas for which it is designed. T’his
range is convertible for use on natural or propane
gas, ifyou decide to use this range on a different
type of gas, conversion adjustments must be
made by a service technician or other qualified
person before attempting to operate the range on
that gas.
For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas
supplied to the regulator must be between 4“and
13”of water column. For LP gas, the pressure
supplied must be between 10”and 13”of water
column. When checking for proper operation of
the regulator, the inlet pressure must beat least
1“greater than the operating (manifold)pressure
as given above. The pressure regulator located
at the inlet of the range manifold must remain in
the supply line regardless of whether natural or
LP gas is being used. A flexible metal appliance
connector used to connect the range to the gas
supply line should have an I.D. of 1/2” and be
5 feet in length for ease ofinstallation.In Canad~
flexiblecomectors must be single wall metal
connectors no longer than 6 feet in length.
EKlmwmTWE-~Tow
Shut off the main gas supply valve before
disconnecting the old range and leave it off until
new hook-up has been completed. Don’tforget
to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when
you turn the gas back on.
Because hard piping restricts movement ofthe
range, the use of an lLG.A-certified flexible
metal appliance comector is recommended
unless localcodesrequire a hard-pipedconnection.
Never use an old connector when installing a
new range. Ifthe hard piping method is used,
you must carefully align the pipe; the range
cannot be moved after the connection is made.
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound
on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon*
around, all male (external) pipe threads.
Teflon: RegisteredtrademarkofDuPont
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1. Install a manual gas line shut-offvalve in the
gas line in an easily accessed location outside of
the range. Make sure everyone operating the
range knows where and how to shutoff the gas
supply to the range.
2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the
1/2” NFI’ internal thread elbow at inlet of
regulator. On models equippedwith dual
burners,install the male pipe thread end of
the 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2” NT
internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator.
Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting
to avoid damage.
When installing the range from the front
remove the 900 elbow for easier installation.
3. Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter
to the NPT internal thread ofthe manual shutoffvalve, taking care to back-up the shut-off
valveto keep it from turning.
4. Connect flexible metal appliance connector
to the adapter on the range. Position range
to permit connection at the shutaff valve.
5. When all connections have been made, make
sure all range controls are in the off position and
turn on the mains supply valve.Use a liquid
8leak detector atjoints and comections to
check for leaks in the system.
CAUTION:DO N(YI’USE A FUME TO
CHECKFOR GAS LEAKS.
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When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig
to pressure test the gas supply system of the
residence, disconnect the range and individual
shut-offvalvefrom the gas supply piping. When
using test pressures of 1/2 psig or less k test the
gas supply system simply isolate the range fi-om
the gas supply system by closing the individual
shut-offvalve.
~ELEC’TUKU -DIECTIOHS
Electrical Requirements
120-vol~ 60
Hertz, properly grounded branch
circuit protected by a N%np or 2U-ampcircuit
breaker or time delay fuse.
ExtensionCord Cautions
Because
ofpotential safety hazards associated
with certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord. However,
YOUstill elect to use an extension cord, it is
if
absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,
3-wiregrounding-type appliance extension cord
and that the current carrying rating of the cord
in amperes be equivalent to, or greater than,
the branch circuit rating.
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IMPORTANT+Pl~read carefi.dly)
FOR PERSONAL SAFW,
MUSTBE PROPERLYGROUNDED.
‘I%epower cord of this appliance is equipped
with a threeprong(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard thre~prong grounding
PREPERREDto minimize the
METHOD
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GROUND EXISTS
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BEFORE USE
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qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle
is properly grounded.
Where a standard tw~prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligationofthe customer to have it replaced with
a properly grounded threeprong wallreceptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUTOR REMOVETHE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
THIS APPLIANCE
wall receptacle
possibility of
9’
electric shock
hazard from
this appliance.
The customer
should have the
wall receptacle
and circuit
checked by a
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IIIuS*tions=liance
Powerrdwinbem
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An adapter maybe used only on a K-amp
circuit Do not use an adapter on a 2&unp
circuit Where local codes permit a
TEMPORARY CONNECI’ION maybe
made to a properly grounded tw~prong wall
receptacle by the use of a ULlisted ada ter,
slot in the ada ter must be aligned with the
&larger slot ine wdl receptacle to provide
proper polarity in the comection of the
power cord.
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
PRONGS/SLOTS
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CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground
terminal to the wall rece tacle cover screw
screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle is grounded throu h the house
wiring.The customer shouldave the circuit
checked by a qualiied electrician to make sure
the receptacle is properly grounded.
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rdoes not ground the app iance unless the cover
Illfm!quentiy.
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GROUND AND
FIRM CONNECTION
BEFORE USE
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Situations where Appliance Power
Cord=keDisconnected F~uent&.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because disconnecting ofthe power cord
places undue strain on the adapter and leads to
eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal.
The customer should have the two-prong
wallreceptacle replaced with a three-prong
(grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
.before using the appliance.
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The installation of appliances designed for
mobile home installation must conform with
the Manufiwtured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CmPart 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile
Home Construction and Safety,‘1’Me24,HUD,
Part 280) or, when such standard is not
amdicable. the Standard for Manufactured
H6me Ir&llations,latest edition (Manufactured
Home Sites, Communities and Set-Ups), ANSI
A225.1,latest edition, or with local codes. In
Canad~ mobile home installation must be in
accordance with the current CAN/CSA
Z240/MH Mobile Home hmtallation Code.
Elodr’k
Dkc@Rwt
1. Locate disconnect plug on the range back.
2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of
range back.
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When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, alwayshold the adapter with one hand.
Ifthis is not done, the adapter ground terminal
is very likely to break with repeated use. Should
tlis happen, DO N(Y’I’USE the ap liance until a
proper ground has again been esta lished.
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seal any openings in the wall behind the range
and in the floor under the range when hookups
are completed.
ElLWIT‘mPwrs
(forModels Equipped with Standing Pilots)
The range should be installed in its permanent
position before any pilots are lit or adjusted.
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CAUTION: Make sure the surface burner
control knobs are in the “OFF” positions before
attempting to light the pilots.
1. Raise the cooktop.
2. Light both pilots with a match.
3. To avoid pilot outa e, use caution when
closing cooktop after “ hting pilots.
N(YI’E Do not leave standing pilot lit in a newly
constructed or remodeled home or apartment
that will be unoccupied for more than a month.
Each pilot flame was adjusted at the factory to be
approximately 5/16” tall. A tinge ofyellow
appearing at the upper tip is normal. Ifyou find
pilot adjustment is necessary, followinstructions
at right
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1. Raisethe cooktop.
2. Locate the pilot
adjustment screw. It can
be accessed through the
small hole near the center
ofthe manifold panel.
3. To adjust, use a bladetype screwdriver with
a shaft diameter ofless than 3/16”. Turn pilot
adjustment screw until pilot is 5/16” high. Do
not reduce the flame to less than 5/lW or pilot
outage may occur. Apilot flame burning higher
than recommended may generate soot (carbon
black) on the bottom ofyour cooktop.
Ligbtthd)von?ilot
CAUTION:Make sure the OVEN CONTROL
knob is in the “OFF” position before attempting
to light the pilot
1. Remove the broiler drawer by sliding the
drawer all the way out and then lifting slightly to
remove it from its tracks.
2. Locate the pilot at the
back ofthe broiler
compartment The pilot
is attached to the left
side of the oven burner.
;a%?.%$%li~iar
required for natural gas.
For LP gas, see How to
Convert the Range for
Use with LP Gas or
Natural Gas.
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PilotFlame
l-lwiter
4. Turn the OVEN CONTROLknob to a setting
above 200°1?‘he pilot flame willincrease in size
and tip”
me oven urner wil!!!3M10seconds.
The oven burner willorate until the set
continue to cycle on and off as necessary to
maintain the oven at the temperature indicated
by the OVENCONTROLknob.
lZlOmCK~aSwBfMZwRnERS
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Operation ofall cooktop and oven burners
should be checked after the pilots have been
lighted (on some models) and range and gas
supply lines have been carefully checked
for leaks.
Standing
Select atop burner knob and simultaneously
push in and turn to HI position. The burner
should light within a few seconds. Try each
burner in succession until all burners have
been checked.
Electric Igniti~n Models
Select atop burner knob and simultaneously
push in and turn to LITE position. Youwill hear
a snapping sound indicating proper operation
ofthe spark module. Once the air has been
purged from the supply lines, burners should
light within 4 seconds. Afterburner lights,
rotate knob out of the LITE position. Try each
burner in succession until all burners have
been checked.
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Pilot Models
e-responseelement
rtemperature is reache .The oven burner will
QuMyofFhms
The combustion quality of burner flames needs
to be determined visually
Ifburner flames look like (A),call for service.
Normal burner flames should look like (B) or
(C), depending on the type of gas you use.
With LPgas, some yellow tipping on outer
cones is normal.
Youroven is designed to operate quietly and
automatically. To operate the oven, turn the OVEN
CONTROLknob to a setting above 20001?After
30-90seconds, the oven burner willignite and
burn until the set temperature is reached. The
oven burner willcontinue to cvcle on and off as
necessary to maintain the oven-atthe temperature
indicated by the OVEN CONTROLknob.
Electric ignition models require electrical
power to operate. T’heoven cannot be lit during a
power outage. Gas will not flow unless the glow
bar is hot.
Ifthe oven is in use when a power outage occurs,
the burner willshut off and cannot be rdit until
power is restored.
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—
(A) Yellow flamesCallfor service
(B) Yellow tips
outerconesNormal
for LP gas
on
(C) Solkblue fkmesNormal for natural gas
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To determine ifthe bottom burner flames are
burning properly, first remove the oven bottom
and the burner baffle.
To removetheovenbottom:
1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of
oven bottom.
2. Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side.
3. Uft rear ofoven bottom enough to clear the
lip of range frame, then pull out
Bumef Baffle
..v~
emove Screws
With the baffle removed, properly adjusted
flames should have approximately 1“ blue cones
and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should
burn with no yellow tippin . (VUth most LP gas,
small yellow tips at the enof outer cones are
normal.) Flames should not lift off burner ports.
If lifting is observed, gradudlreduce air shutter
baffle in place, or with the oven bottom in place
(on models not equipped with a burner baffle),
the flames should burn steady. They should not
extend past the edges of the burner baffle (or
the oven bottom, if there is no baffle).
t?
Kopening until flames are stabi ized. With the
The shutter for the oven burner is near the back
wall ofthe oven and behind the broiler drawer.
To remove the broiler drawer
1. Pull the drawer out until it stops, then push it
back in about one inch.
2. Grasp handle, lift and pull broiler drawer out.
To remove the burner baffle (on some
models):
1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4” hex-head
screw shown in the illustration above. Do
not remove any other screws.
2. Pull baffle straight out until it is free from the
slot that holds it at rear ofoven.
Remove the metal shield at the rear ofthe cavity.
The air adjustment shutter is behind this shield.
To adjust the flowof air to the burner, loosen the
Phillips-head screw and rotate the shutter to
allowmore or less air into the burner tube.
(continued next page)
35
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1. Removethe storage
drawer,broiler drawer
or kickpanel.
2. Use a 3/16” open+nd
or socketwrenchto back
outboth rear leveling
legs approximatelytwo
turns.
3. Use a 1%”open+nd
or adjustablewrench toback out the front
levelinglegs twoturns.
40Installthe oven
shelvesinthe oven and
positionthe range
where itwillbe installed.
5. Checkforlevelnessby placinga spiritlevelor a
cup,partiallyfilledwithwater,on one ofthe oven
racks. Ifusing a spiritlevel,take tworeadings-with
the levelplaceddiagonallyfirst in one dwectionand
then the other.
6. Adjustthe levelinglegs untilthe range is level.
7. Afterthe range is level,slidethe ran e awayfi=om
the wallso that the Anti-’Hpdevicecaninstalled.
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L
slotted
Head
q
*“W>
Approx.
20°
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‘;1‘ ‘
Anti-Tip
Device
Wallplate]
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Matied Edge
/
d~
2w.”eange
2. Locate the outside edge ofthe device2%”
towardthe center of the range from the marked
edge ofthe range.
3. Using the device as a template, mark the
positionofthe hole for the screw.
4. For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an
an le of20 degrees from the horizontal. A nail or
Y
aw maybe used ifa drill is not available.
Mountthe Anti-Tipdevicewiththe screw provided.
For cement or concrete construction, you
willneed a 1/4” x 1?4”lag bolt and a 1/2” O.D.
sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill
the recommended size hole for the hardware.
InstaIlthe sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and
then install the lag bolt through the device.The
boltsmustbe properlytightened as recommended
forthe hardware.
❑mlallnwTMaDm-n?DEVICE
W~ING:
● Rangemust be secured with an approved
Anti-Tipdevice.
● Unlessproperlyinstalled,the range could be
tipped by you or a child stancling, sitting or
leaning on an open door.
● After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that
it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the
range forward.
● This range has been designed to meet all
recognized industry tip standards for all normal
conditions.
● The use of this device does not preclude
tipping ofthe range when not properly installed.
● Ifthe Anti-Tip device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the universal
Anti-Tip device WB02X7909.
1. Mark the wallwhere the RIGHTEDGE ofthe
range is to be located. Be sure to allowfor the
countertop overhang ifyou intend to install the
next to cabinets.
range
5. Slidethe range against the wall, and check for
proper installation by grasping the front edges of
the rear surface unit openings and carefidly
attempting to tilt the range forward.
mEmunooKuPsm~.
#WtESUREAll~AREIEFTIHTHEOFF
PmmOH.
mAKEsuREtwmLOuuOKmwmONm
VfUTtlATIOH AIR TOTHERM6E tSUWMMUCTEDo
~k)IwTOCOHVERTTHEMIKEFOR USE
WITH
1P 6AS OR MURAL6M
TOOLSREQUIRE*
T-10Torxdriver (for sealed burners)
1/2” and 3/4” open-end wrench
Flat blade screwdriver (small)
Nut drivers or wrenches: 7mm or 5/16”
(depending on the size of the spuds)
•PREmRERM6El@R~
Turn off gas supply at the wall.
(1)
(2) Turn off the electrical power to the range.
Ifrangehas not yet been connected to gas supply,
or ifflexible comection was made, range maybe
pulled out from the wallto make conversion easier.
•l-mmTBEPRS$SOREm-
it is this regulato~
If
1. Use a coin to
pressure regulator.
2. Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots.
The type of gas to be used should now be visible
on the top of the cap.
Note: On some models the shut-off vatve
❑
may be in a dflerent location.
remove the cap from the
the
in a
ion.
W~G:Do not remove the pressure
regulator from the range.
1. For models equipd with sealed burners,
remove the storagerawer, broiler drawer or
kick pane~and locate the pressure regulator at
rear ofthe range.
Remove Screws z
Access Cover
On some models, you may have to remove an
access cover also.
For models equi ped with dual burners, remove
right rear of range.
2. Followthe directions in
your regulator type.
r
\
!the cooktop and ocate the pressure regulator at
❑ or ❑that match
.
it is this regulator
If
1. Unscrew the plastic-protected hex-nut cap
from the regulator.
2. Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off
the threaded metal cap. Gently pull the plastic
washer off the threads on the other side of the
metal cap.
3. Push the plastic cap onto the end ofthe metal
cap displaying the type of gas you are converting
to. Press the attached plastic washer onto the
threads on the other side ofthe metal cap.
4. Screw the hex-nut cap back into the regulator.
Do not overtighten.
(continued next page)
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LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed
with thk Use and Care book. LP orifice spuds
have a 2digit number and the Letter %“ on
one side. Each oriiice spud will also have 1 or 2
grooves on one side, denoting the location on
the range where it is to be installed.
1. Remove grates, burner caps and burner heads.
2. Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3
small screws in each base. lift burner
straight out.
DO N(YI’disconnect the wires from the burner
bases unless the cooktop needs to be raised.
3. Remove the brass orifice spud under each
burner base by unscrewing spud from fitting with
7mm or 5/16” wrench (depending on the size of
your spuds).
Apply a 3/4” wrench to the hex
on the gas inlet tube as a back-up when
removing spud to prevent the aluminum
tube horn twisting.
4. Install orifice spuds accordinto one of the
followingdia
gas or natugas, depending on which you are
r
s (see ~ or), for LP
&
converting to.
Natural
on one side. Each orifice spud will also have 1,2
or 3 grooves on one side, denoting the location
on the range where it is to be installed.
~“
@J#
gas orifice spuds have a WQit number
11
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4
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II
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Front of Ranga
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5. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice
spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet
tubes. Use a small wrench to hold the inlet tube
hex to prevent it from twisting.
6. Put old orifice spuds back in the bag to save
for possible future conversion.
Note: Ifan orifice spud is accidentally
.
dropped, the cooktop
can be raised by
disengaging
the 2 front clips
with a large flat
blade screwdriver.
DO N(YI’attempt to raise the cooktop without
removing all 4 burner bases.
Ifwires were disconnected to remove the
cooktop, feed wires throh the burner holes in
‘%the cooktop. Attach to eacburner electrode
terminal carefully, makinsure not to bend the
&terminal. Then lower coo op until it snaps
over the clips.
Electrode
Tall Screw
7. Carefull insert burner bases straight down
with the tuover the orifice spud. Replace the
L
screws, making sure the tall screw is
opposite the burner electrode in each
burner base.
spuds), remove
each of the four
spuds on the
surface burner
gas inlet tubes
‘~‘k
b?
f&
fe
‘<+&ry
and replace them
with tie correct
gas spuds mounted in a holder at the right rear
ofthe range, above the regulator. Natural gas
spuds are brass and LP gas spuds are red or
silver. (Mount the spuds that you removed from
the inlet tubes back in the holder.) To prevent
leakage, make sure spuds are securely screwed
into gas inlet tubes.
4. Replace the burner assemblies.
5. Keep all spuds with your range so you have
them ifyou move or get a different gas hook-up.
(continued next page)
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39
WOW TO COHVERTTHE RAHEFORUSE
WITH 1P ~OR MTUUALMS
(continued)
ElComm’TOVENnmalomm
(forModels Equipped with Standing Pilots)
1. Remove the OVENCONTROLknob.
2. Locate the gas selector screw
at left of thermostat shaft.
Turn screw cloclmriseuntil
the small pointer is at
LP or N, depending on
the type of gas you are
converting to.
3. Replace OVEN
CONTROLknob.
-ERTAIMBNSTMHTsumm~
El
For LP gas, loosen the
PhMipshead screw and
rotate the shutter to the
full
Screw
Air Shutter
.
open position. With
baffIe in place, flames
should have approximately
l-inch blue cones and
should not extend beyond
the edges of the burner baffle. After 30 seconds
ofburner operation, check for flames lifting off
burner ports. Iflifting is observed, gradually
reduce air shutter opening until flames are
stabilized.
For natural~,theshutter should be open
1/2” or about 3/4 of the way open.
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0V089But’nor
1. Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler
drawer, oven bottom and burner baffle. The
lower burner orifice spud is located behind the
storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. (On
some models, a metal shield must be removed to
access the orifice.)
To convert to LP gas,
2.
use a 1/2” wrench to turn
the lower burner orifice
spud clockwise. T~hten the
spud only until it is snug.
To prevent damage, donot overtighten the spud.
To convert to natural gas,
loosen the spud about 2 turns.
gCMECKFOR LEAKS
When all connections have been made, make sure
all range controls are in the off position and turn
on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak
detector at alljoints and connections to check for
leaks in the system.
CAUTION:
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
*
When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig
to pressure test the gas supply system of the
residence, disconnect the range
DO NOT USE A FLAME TO
and individual
shut~ff valvefrom the gas supply piping.When
using test pressures of 1/2 psig or less to test the
gas supplysystem, simplyisolate the range born
the gas supply system by closing the individual
shut-offvalve.
40
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41
1. Turn all top burners to LOW.
2. Remove all four knobs.
3. With a small flat blade
screwdriver, turn the
valve set screws
clockwise to decrease flame
size, counterclockwi~ to increase
flame size. Adjust unti the flame is‘
about the same height as the top
ofthe burner.
4. Replace knobs.
5. Check for flame outage by opening and
closing the oven door several times. If the flame
goes out increase the flame size.
S*
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mlCnKKWJUITY~ FLAMES
The combustion quality of burner flames needs
to be determined visually.
Ifburner flames look like (A),call for service.
Normal burner flames should look like (B)or
(0, depending on the type ofgas
With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones
is normal.
(A) Yellowfkunes-
Call for service
(B) YeIlow
outer conesNormal for
YOUuse.
—
tips on
LP gas
@lADJus’rm SURFMEWmuPlum
(forModels Equipped with Standing Pilots)
1. Raisethe cooktop.
2. Iaatethe pilot
adjustment screw. It can
be accessed through the
small hole near the center
ofthe manifold panel.
3. To adjus~ use a bladetype screwdriver with
a shaft diameter ofless than 3/16”. Turn pilot
adjustment screw until pilot is 5/16” high. Do
not reduce the flame to less than 5/16” or pilot
outage may occur. A pilot flame burtih* her
than recommended may generate soot (car on
black) on the bottom ofyour cooktop.
y-)
%
(C) Soft
Normal for natural gas
..
blue flames-
.
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PROBLEM
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEMSOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
4
OVEN DOES NOT
COOKPROPERLY
CLOCKDOESNOTWORK
OVENLIGHTDOESNOT
COMECM
STRONGODOR
SURFACEBURNERS
LIGHTBUT OVEN DOES
NOT (IX.JALBURNER
MOI)ELS ONLY)
● Rangeelectricalplug must be ~urely seated in alive power outlet. Cheek for
blown fbse ortriacircuit breaker.
● Improper aidgas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.
● An odorfromthe insulation aroundthe oven liner is normalfor the firstfew
times oven is used. This is temporary.
● The oven gas shutoff valve mayhave accidentallybeen moved duringcleaning
or moving. To check the oven gas shut off vahe raise the cooktop and look
for the
rear comer. Make sure the lever is turned so that it is parallel to the gas tube.
gasshut off lever either on the front large tube or atthe extreme right
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informationor assistance,we’11be there. All you
/!h#iomeRiiK&m=e
have to do iscall–toll-free!
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Our consumer seMce professionalstill provide expert repair serviceon your
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Genuine RenewalParts...andallarefully
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appliances
User maintenanceinstructionscontainedin thisbooklet
cover procedures
Other servicing generallyshould be referred toqwdifkd
service
improperservieing
personnel. Cautionmustbe exerck@ since
intended tobe performed by anyuser.
maycauseunsafe operation.
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Saveproof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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FULLONE-YEAR W~
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provide, fme of charge, parts and service labor
will
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Range
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and any succeeding owner for products purchased
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i
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● Service trips to your home to teach you how to
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Read your Use and Care material. If you then have
any questions about operating the product, please
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c1
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you have an installationproblem, contact your
dealer or instalIer.Youare responsible for roviding
[adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and ot er
comecting facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the product.
● Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.
● Failure of the product if it is used for other than its
intended purpose or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused by accident, fire,
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Somestatesdo not allow theexclusionorlimitationof inadental or
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