Hotpoint RGB540SEP1SA, RGB540SEH8SA, RGB540SEH7SA, RGB540SEH6SA, RGB540SEH5SA Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions .... 2-7, 25

Operating Im_uaqons

Aluminum Foil ........ 12, 13

Clock and Timer .......... l0

()yen ................ l 0-15

Baking and Roasting ..... 12

Broiling ............. 13, 14

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

Oven Control ........... 11

Power Outage ........... 11

Preheating .............. 12

Surface Cooking ......... 8, 9

Thermostat Adjusnnen t .... 15

Care and Cleaning

Air Vents ................ 21

Broiler Pan and Grid ...... 21

Burner Assemblies ..... 16-18

Burner Caps and Heads .... 18

Burner (;rams ............ 17

Control Panel and 14a_obs . . .21

Cooktop Surfi_ce .......... 19

Drip Pans ................ 16

Lifl-()ff Oven Door . ....... 20

I Jfl-Up Cooktop .......... 19

()yen Bottom ............. 20

Oven Interior ......... 22, 23

Removable Broiler Drawer . .21

Shelves .................. 22

Stainless Steel Surfimes ..... 19

Installation

Instrug_i ons ........... 24-39

Anti-Tip Device ..... 28, 38, 39

Connect the Range

to Gas ................ 29-32

Com_rt to LP Gas ......... 39

Dimensions and

Clearances ............... 27

Elecnical Connec6ons . .33, 34

Le;>l the Range .......... 38

LiO_t the Pilots ........ 34-37

Troubleshooting Tips . .40-42

Accessories .............. 45

Consumer Support

C, ons/.lll) er

Support .......... Back Cover

Product Registration .... 43, 44

*Ahrrantv Rw Customeis

in Canada ............... 47

*Ahrranty' for Customeis

in the U.S.A .............. 46

Standard-Clean Models:

JGBS04 R(;BS08 JGBS07 R(;B524 J(;BS l 7 R(;B 5 28

JGBS20 RGBS _3 JGBS2 l RGB540

JGBS22

J(;BS 2 _

y(;sso5

Continuous-Clean

Modal:

de;B(;20

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

You can find them on a label on the tixmt of the range behind the

kick panel or broiler drawer.

18305580P181 49-85095 11-05Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or

to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WARNING:If the information

in this manual is not followed exactly,

a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury

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WARNING!

or death.

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

ANTI-TIPDEVICE

ALL RANGES CAN TIP

@ INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

@ INSTALL AN_tiP

DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE

INSTRUCTIONS

ANTI-TIPDEVICE

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

- WHATTODOIF YOU SMELLGAS

@ Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

i_i_iImmediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

i_i:iIf you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

-- Installation and service must be

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

Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the waft by installing the Anti--tip device supplied. If the Anti--tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti--tip

device WB2X7909. Tocheck ff the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. TheAnti--tip

device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

If you pull the rang_ OUt fl'om tile wall for any reason, make sure die device is properly engag>d

when you push the rang_ back against tile wall. If it is not, dlere is a possible risk of tlle rang_

tipping ox>r and causing inju U if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open doon Please refer to the ka_d-Tip device infounafion in this manual. Failure to take tllis precau6on

could result in tipping of tile rang_ and i,ljtu>

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WARNING!

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE

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

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

window or using a ventilation fan orhood.

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve andhow to shut it off if necessary.

_{_:Haxe your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer, in

accordance with the Installation Instructions.

Any adjustment and service should be perfot_ned only by qualified gas rang>

installers or service technicians.

_t{:_Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically

recommended in this manna], All other service should be refe[Ted to a qua]ified

technician,

,&WARNING:NEVERusethis

appliance as a space hearer to heat or

warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and

overheating of the oxen.

_;:Ping yonr rang_ into a 190_\_lt grounded

outlet only. Do not remoxe the round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt

about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to hm> an ungrounded outlet

replaced with a properly grounded, three-prong outlet in accordance with

the National ElecuJcal (;ode. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

i,ocate the rang.e out of kitchen traffic pail1

and out of drafty locations to prex.ent pilot

oumg'e (on standing pilot models) and poor

air ciIvulafion.

_{;:Be sure all packaging materials are

removed from die rang.e before operating

it to prevent fire or smoke damag.e should

tile packaging material ignite.

_:;Be sure yonr I'ttIlg.e is corI.ectly adjusted by

a qualified service technician or installer for tile type of gas (naUlral or I,P) that is m be

used. Your rang.e carl be converted tbr use with either type of gas. See tile Installation

of the range section.

WARNING: lesead>stmentsruns,

be made by a qualified service technician in accordance wifll the manuthcturer's

instructions and all codes and requirements of tile authority having jurisdiction. Failure

m follow dlese instructions could resuh in serious irlju U or property damag.e. Tile

qualified ag.en W performing Oils work

assumes i.esponsibility for the conversion.

;f; Be careflll when you clean tile cookmp

because tile ai.ea over tile pilot (on standing pilot models) will be hot.

_:_Aiter prolong.ed nse of a rang.e, high floor

temperatures may result and many floor

co_.erings will not withstand this kind of use. Nexer install file range over vinyl file or

linoleum flint cannot withstand such type of use. Nexer install it directly ox.er interior

kitchen carpeting.

;f; Do not leaxe children alone or unattended

where a rang.e is hot or ill operation. They could be seriously burned.

_{;_Do not allow arrvone to climb, stand or bang

on tile oven deal, broiler drawer or cookmp. They could damag.e tile rang.e and ex.en tip it

o\.eI; causing se\.ere personal iojul y.

CAUTION: temsofinteres,,o

children should not be stored ill cabinets

abo_> a rang.e or on the backsplash of a rang.e--xhildren climbing on tile range

m i.each items could be seriously injured.

_;;Ne_er wear loose fitting or hanging garments

while using tile appliance. Be careflll when

reaching for items stored in cabinets over file rang.e. Flammable material could be ignited

if brought in contact with flame or hot o\.en

snlPaces and nlay cause sex.ere bnl_rls.

_i:,:Do not store flammable materials ill an

ox.en, a rang.e broiler or near a cooktop.

_;_Do not store or use combustible materials,

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

appliance.

_f;Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accunmlate ill or

near tile rang.e.

q_{_;Do not use water on grease fires. Ne_.er pick

up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off'.

Smother a flaming pan on a surt_ace burner by cox.ering file pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat uay.

Use a multi-puq)ose di T chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher

Flaming grease outside a pan carl be put

out by covering it with baking soda el,

if available, by using a mnlfi-pnrpose dly chemical or foam-type fii.e exdnguishen

Flame ill tile oven can be smothei.ed completely by closing the o_.en door and

ulrning file control to off or by using a nmld-pm])ose diT chemical or foam-type

fire exfi ng-uishen

_{;_i,et file bnrrler grates and other surfaces

cool before ranching them or leaving fllem where children call I.each them.

Nexer block die vents (air openings) of

die rang.e. They provide tile air inlet and outlet flint are necessmw for file rang.e to

operate properly with connect combustion. Air opening:s are located at tile rear of

tile cooktop, at tile top and bottom of tire oven deal; and at tile bottom of the rang.e

under tile broiler drawen

i,arg.e scratches or impacts to glass doors call lead to broken or shattered glass.

_i:,:Clean only parts listed ill tiffs Owner's

Manual.

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COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cook meat andpoultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°!:and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°1£.Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against

foodbome illness.

OVEN

Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.

E:,IDo not use file oxen for a storag.e area.

Imms stored in file ox.en can ignim.

E:,:Kee I) the ox.en flee flom grease buildup. E:,:Place the oven shelx.es in the desired

pootion while tile ox.en is cool.

E:,:Pulling out tile shelf m tile stop-lock is a

com.enience in lifting heaxy foods. It is also

a precaution against bmns from touching hot smi_aces of the door or oven walls. Tile

lowest position is not designed to dide.

_{;:Do not heat unopened fbod containers.

Pi.essure could build up and file container

could burst, causing an i*_m>

_:;Nex.er use aluminum foil m line file oven

bottom. Improper use of foil could start

a fire and result ill high carbon monoxide.

a, WARNING:NEVERcover

any slots, holes or passag.es in the oven

bottom or cover an entire rack with mamfials such as aluminum foil. Doing

so blocks air flow througil tile oven and

may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil lining_ may also uap

heat, causing a fire hazard.

E:,:Do not use your ox.en to d U newspapers.

If ox.erheamd, they can catch fire.

:fi:,iUse only glass cookware dlat is

recommended lbr use in gas ox.ens.

_?{:_Always remox.e the broiler pan flom rang.e

as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in tile pan can catch fire if oven is used without

removing tile grease from the broiler pan.

E:,ISAl_en broiling, if meat is too close m file

flame, fl_e fi_t may ignim. Trim excess fi_tto i)_.ex.ent excessive flai.e-ups.

E:,IMake sure die broiler pan is in place

con.ecdv m reduce tile possibility of gi.ease fii.es.

_{:;If you should hax.e a grease fii.e in tile

broiler pan, turn off file ox.en control, and kee I) the broiler drawer and ox.en door

closed to contain fii.e until it bums out.

_?{:_For safety and proper cooking performance,

always bake and broil xvith tile ox.en door

closed.

_::V_]len using cooking or roasting bags in d_e

ox.en, follow file mam_l_acturer's directions.

E:,IFor continuous clean models, do not use

ox.en cleaners on any of tile continuous cleaning surfaces. Continuous cleaning

surfaces can be identified by their rough surfi_ce finish.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

SURFACEBURNERS

Use proper pan size--a void pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms

large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain

the food properly. Thiswill both save cleaning time andprevent hazardous accumulations of food, since

heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped

and remain cool.

_t{_Always use tile LITE position (on electcic _f;

ignition models) or die Hlposition (on

standing pilot models) when igniting tile top burners and make sure tile burners

have ignited. ;_i:,:

_:_Nexer leaxe file snrlCace burners unattended

at high flame setting:s. Boilo_>rs cause smoking and greasy spillox>rs fllat m W

catch on rike.

q_{:_Adjust die top bni_]er flame size so it

does not extend beyond tile edge of tile cookware. Excessixe flame is hazardous.

_i:,iUse only d U pot holders--moist or damp

pot holders on hot surthces may result in bnrlls flom smam. Do not let pot holders

come near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other _?:':

bulky cloth in place of a pot holden

_:;When using glass cookware, make sure it

is designed for top-of-rang> cooking.

;f; To minimize tile possibility of bums,

ignition of flammable mamrials and spillag>,

t/lill cookware handles toward tile side or ;_i:,:

back of tile rang_ without extending over

adjacent burners. _:_

;f; Carefldly watch foods being flied at a higtl

flame setdng. _:_

;_i:,:Alwws heat tht slowly, and watch as it heats. ;_i:,:Do not ]eaxe any items on file cooktop. The

hot air from dm vent m W ignim flammable

imms and will increase pressure in closed _:_ containers, which may cause fllem to bnrst.

_::If a combination of oils or tats will be used in

flying, stir together before heating or as flits meh slowly.

;_i:,:Use a deep Pat thermometer whenexer

possible to pre_ent o_erheating tht beyond

tile smoking point.

Use the least possible amount of tht for eflectixe shallow or deep-tht flTing. Filling

the pan too fill of tht can cause spillovers when food is added.

Do not flame foods on tile cooktop. If you do flame foods under the hood, turn tile fan on.

Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if tile wok has a round metal ring that is

placed ox_r tile burner grate to support

file wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damag> the burner gram and burner head. Also, it may cause file burner

m work impropefl> This may cause a carbon monoxide lexel aboxe fllat

allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard.

Foods for flying should be as dU as possible. Frost on fiozen foods or moisture on flesh

foods carl cause hot flit to bubble up and ox>k"the sides of the pan.

Nexer tkT to move a pan of hot flit, especially

a deep laatfiTer VVaituntil tile laatis cool.

Do not leaxe plastic imms on tile cooktop---

they may meh if left too close to tile x>nt.

Kee I) all plastics away from tile surfitce

bnrners.

To ax_id tile possibility of a bnlxl, ahvays be certain that the conuols for all burners are

at tile OFF position and all grams are cool before atmmpfing to remox> them.

If rang> is locamd nero a windox_, do not

hang long curtains that could blow oxer tile

surfitce burners and cream a fire hazard.

If you smell gas, turn off tile gvts to tile range

and call a qualified service technician. Nexer use an open flame to locate a leak.

SURFACEBURNERS(cont.)

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_:;Ahvays tm_l tile surface burner controls off

before removing cookware.

;fi:,:Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner

models. Lifting file cooktop call lead to damag> and improper operation of tile

range.

q_{_;_;hen a pilot goes out (on standing pilot

models), you will demct a Paint odor of gas

as your signal m Ielight the pilot. When ieli01ting tile pilot, make sure burner

controls are ill tile off position, and follow instructions ill fills book m relight.

_{_;If you smell gas, and you have already made

sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off tile gas to tile range and call a

qualified service mchnician. Never use all open flame to locam a leak.

;f; Do not place or store imms that call melt

or catch fire one tile g_ams, ex>n when tile cooktop is not 1)eing used.

_{_Kee I) range clean and flee of accumulations

of grease or spillox>rs, which m W ignite.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthegas surfaceburners.

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

Push the control knob f17and turn it to the LITEposifion (onelectric

ignition models) orHI (on standing pilot models).

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

::Ji::If drip pans are supplied with yore" range;

thev should be used at all times.

::J?::Make s*lre all bllrnelN are in place.

_: Make sure all grams on the range are

propelty placed before using any burner

How to Light a Gas Surface Burner

Make st*re all the surJia e burnel_ are placed in their respective positions,

Electric ignition Models:

Push the control knob in and tm'n it to the L/TE position.

You will hear a little clicking noise---

the sound of the electric spark igniting the bm'nel:

Turn the knob to at!just the flame size. If the knob stays at L/TE, it will continue

to click.

\'\]*en one bm'ner is turned to L/T_

all the burnex_ spark. Do not attempt to

disassemble or clean around any bm'ner while another burner is on, An electric

shock may result, which coukl cause you to knock o_vr hot cookware,

After Lighting a Gas Burner

::Ji::Do not operate the burner fin" an

extended period of *fine without cookware on the grate, The finish on

the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

::Ji::Be sure the burnei_ and grates are cool

before you place yore" hand, a pot holdei;

cleaning cloths or other mamrials

on theIIL

Standing Pilot Mode/s:

Push control knob ill and turn it to/4/ position. Tile burner shonkl light within

a fe',vseconds,

Turn the knob to ac!iust the flame size. Flange will be almost horizontal and will

lift slightly mvay fi'om the burner when the burner is fii_t turned on. A blowing

or hissing sound may be heard for 30-60 seconds. This nmmal sound is due

to improved iqjection of gas and air into the burnen Put a pan c,n the burner befine

lighting it, or ac!iust the flame to match pan size as soon as it lights, and the blowing or

hissing so,rod will be much less noticeable.

Medium Smal!

Medium Large

OR some models.

Onsomemodels,Y?eburnersam all thesamesizeandpowe_

On Ranges with Sealed Gas Burners

The smallest burner ill the right rear position is the simmer burnei: This burner

can be turned down to a very low sinnner setting. It provides predse cooking

perfininance for delicate foods such as sauces or foods that require low heat fin.

a long cooking time.

The n*ediuln (left rear and left fl'ont) and the lalge (right fi'ont) burnei_ are the prilnai y burnei_ for most cooking. These

general-pui])ose burnei_ can be turned down fl'oln HI to tO to suit a wide range

of cooking needs.

NOTE: Onsome models, theburnersareall the samesloeand powe_

How to Select Flame Size

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

_'m'h tile flame, not tile knob, as you reduce heat. When fi_st heating is desired,

tile flame size oil a gas burner should ii/atch tile cookware veil ai'e rising.

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Medimn-weight cookware is

recommended because it heats quickly and evenly: Most foods brown evenly in an

aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-

fitting lids when cooking with minim um

}lI//O/IntS Oil water

Cast-Iron:If heated slowly, most skillets will

give satisiactorv results.

Enamelware:Under some conditions,

tile enaillel of SOil/e cookware ill}iv illelt.

Follow cookware inanufilcturer's

i'eCOll/illendations IOI" COOking illethods.

Glass: There are two Upes of glass

cookware---those fi)r ()veil rise only and those fin" toi>ofrange cooking (saucepans,

coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat

very slowh:

Flames larger than tile bottom of tile cookware will not result in fi_ster heating

(ff tile cookware and could be hazardous.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used tor

either suriilce or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools ve_ 3, slowly: Check

cookware ill}ln/ltilCtlli'ei"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 coppe_; ahmfinum or other metals fin.

improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work safisfi_ctorilv if

they are used with medium heat as tile

II/a n t/[il ct t ii'ei" i'ecoiiliilends.

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Usea fiat-bottomed wok.

Stove Top Grills (onmodels with sealedburners)

Do not rise stove top grills on your sealed

gas burnei_. If u)u use tile stove top grill on tile sealed gas bm'ne_; it will cause

incomplete combustion and can result in eN)osure to carbon monoxide levels

ab()ve allowable standards.

Thiscanbehazardousto yourhealth.

Wok This Way (onmodelswith sealedburners)

Werecommend that youusea 14" orsmaller fiat-bottomedwok Make sure the wok bottom

sits fiat on thegrate. Theyareavailableat your localretail store.

Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.

Do not rise a flat-botton/ed wok on a

support ring. Placing tile ring over tile burner or grate may cause tile burner

to work improperly, resulting in carl)on monoxide levels above allowable standards.

This could be dangerous to yore" health.

In Case of Power Failure (electric ignition models)

In case of a power fifilure, you can light tile gas surfi_ce burne_ on your range with

a match. Hold a lit match to tile burner, then push in and mrn tile control knob

to tile LITEposition. Use extreme caution

when lighting 1)m'ne_ this way:

Sm_i_ce bm'net5 in use when an electrical power fifilm'e occm_ will continue to

operate n(mnall_,.,

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Usingthe clock andtimer.

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

Youhave the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the timeis up.

To Set the Clock

NOTE: When youfirst p/ug in the rangeor after

apower failure,the entireClockFIknerdisplaywill /ightup.

[] Press tile CLOCKpad.

[] Press and hold tile + or -pad and tile

time of day will change 10 minutes at a time. To change tile time by single

minutes, give tile pads short taps.

[] Press tile CLOCKpad to start tile clock.

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ToSet the Kitchen Timer

[] Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad. [_Use tile 4.and -pads to set tile time_:

Short taps on tile 4-or - I)ad change tile timer's setting one minute at a

time. Pressing and continuing to hold tile 4-pad increases tile setting

10 minutes at a time.

[] Once you ha;e set yot:u"time_; press

tile KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad to start timing.

_s tile timer cotmts down, a signal will indicate when one minute is left. _Mter

this signal, tile display will co/mt down in seconds. \_]/en time rims out, a final signal

will so/md. Press tile KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad to stop tile signal.

ToChangeor Cancel the Kitchen Timer Setting

_._]/en tile timer is co/mting down, use tile

4-and -pad to change tile remaining time, or press tile KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad

to stop the time_: Tile timer cannot be cancelled unless you have flllly completed

"set timer" instructions above.

Display Clock While Kitchen Timer Is Operating

Pressing tile CLOCKpad while tile timer is operating will not intertere with tile timer's

operation; tile display will change to show tile clock, but tile timer will continue to

count down and will still signal when time is Ill). Press tile KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFpad again to change tile display back to show

tile time_:

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Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before YouBegin...

Theoven has 5shelf positions.

It also has a special low shelf position (R) for extra large items,

such asa large turke_

The shelves have stoI>locks, so that when placed correctly oil the shelf supports

(A through E), they will stop heft)re

c()ming completely out, and will not flit.

When placing and removing cookware,

pull the shelf out to the bumI_ on the shelf supI)ort.

Oven Control

Yore" oven is controlled by a single OVEN

CONTROL knob.

It will nommllv take 30-90 seconds 1)eft we the flame comes on. _Mier the oven reaches

the selected temperature, the oven burner cycles--off completel> then on with a

flfll flame--to maintain the selected temperatm'e.

Toremove a shelf, pull it toward you, flit the

front end up and pull it out,

Toreplace, place the end ot the shelf (stoi>locEs) on the sui)port, tilt up the

fl'ont and push the shelf in.

NOTE."Theshelf is not designedto slide out at the speciallow shelf (R)position.

Plastic items on the cooktop may melt if left too close to the venL

Ventappearance and location var_

Oven Vent

Your oven is vented through ducts at the

rear ot the range. Do not block these ducts

when cooking in the oven--it is important

that the flow of hot air fl'om the oven and fl'esh air to the oven burner be

tminterrupted. Avoid touching the vent openings or nealq)y sui_filces durhlg oven or

broiler operation--they may become hot.

Power Outage (electricignition models)

,&CAUTION:Donotmakeany

attempt to operate the electnc ignition oven dunng an electrical power failure.

The oven or broiler cannot be lit (hu'ing a power fifilm'e. Gas will not flow tmless

the glow bar is hot.

::Ji::Handlesofpotsandpansonthecooktopmay

becomehotif left toodosetothevent

_: Donot leaveplastic or flammableitems on the

cookto?--they maymelt or ignite if left too close

to the venL

_; Donotleaveclosedcontainersonthecooktop.

Thepressureinc/osedcontainersmayincrease,

whichmaycausethemtoburs_

;;J_:_Metalitemswi//becomeveryhotif theyareleft

onthecooktop,andcouldcauseburns.

If tile oven is in use when a power fifilm'e occm_, the oven burner sitars off and

cmmot be re-lit tmfil power is restored, This is beca use the flow of gas is a utomaticallv

stopped and will not resume when power is restored tmtil the glow bar has reached

operating temperature.

Oven Light (on some models)

Use the switch on the Iower controlpanel to tm'n the light on or ofl_

Usingthe oven.

Theoven has a special low shelf(R)

position just above the oven bottom.

Useit when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when cooking a large turke,A The shelf is not designed toslide out at this position.

How to Set the Ovenfor Baking or Roasting

Yourovenis not designedforopen-doorcooking.

[7] Close the oven dora: Turn the OVEN

CONTROLknob to the desired

temperature.

[_] Check food fl)r doneness at minimum

time on recipe. Cook lonoer_ if

necessaYv.

F_] Turn the OVEN CONTROLknob to OFF

when baking is finished and then

rein oxe the food fl'om the oxen,

Typeof Food Shelf Position

Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) BorC

Angelfoodcake, B bundtorpoundcakes

Biscuits,muffins,brownies, C

cookies,cupcakes,

layercakes,pies

Casseroles BorB

Roasting Ror A

Preheating and Pan Placement

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Cut slits in the foiljust like the grid.

Preheat tile oven if tile recipe calls tot it.

To preheat, set tile oven at tile correct temperature. Preheating is necessm T %r

good results when baking cakes, cookies, past_ T and breads.

Forovens without a preheatindicator hght or tone, preheat 10minutes.

Aluminum Foil

Never cover the oven bottom wi_h aluminum foil.

Y_u can use almnimm/foil to line tile broiler pan and broiler grid. However;

you must mold tile fi)il tightly to tile grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Oven Moisture

_s w)ur {wen heats Ill), tile temperature change of the air in the oven may cause

water droplets to titan on tile door glass. These droplets are hamfless and will

evapoi'ate as tile oven contintles to heat ill).

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in tile oven as much as

possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If w_u need to

use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not direct.Iv above the other; and leave

approMmately 1½" between pans, fl'om the fl'ont, back and sides of the wall.

Mmninmn fi)il may also be used m catch a spillove_: To do so, place a small sheet of

foil on a lower shelf several inches below the tood.

Never entirely cover a shelf with almninmn toil. This will disturb the heat circulation

and result in poor baking.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

ge.cmn

Broiling is (ooldng tbod by direct heat fi'om abo\e the toed. Most fish and tender cuts of

meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoldng to a

I//illil//Ill/l,

Your range has a compartment below the []

oven for broiling.

Both the ovenand broiler compartment doors must he closed during broiling.

Turn most toods once during cooking (tile exception is thin fillets of fish; oil one side,

place that side down on broiler grid and cook without tm'ning smfil done). Time

fi)ods flw about one-half the total cooking []

tin/e, tSli'n f()()(l, then contills/e to cook to

pre_brred doneness. []

[] You can change tile distance of tile

food from tile heat sosn'ce bx positioning the broiler pan and grid

on one of three shelf positions ill the broiler c(mq)al-tment_ (bottom of

broiler compamnent), B (middle) and C (top).

If meat has fi_t or gristle at(rand the

[]

edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2" apml. If desired, the lift me)

be trimmed, leaxing a laxer about

1/8" thick.

Arrlmge tile fi_od on tile grid and position the broiler pan on the

appropriate shelf in the oven or broiling compartment. Hacing toed

closer to tile flame increases exterior browning of tile toed, but also

increases spattering and the possibility _ff lies and m eatjslices igniting.

(;lose the o\ en and broiler

Cos//paY[l//ellt dooF.

Tm'n tile OVEN CONTROLknob to

BROIL.

When broiling is finished, mrn tile

[]

OVENCONTROLknob to OFF.Remoxe

the broiler pan fl'om the broiler compartment and serve tile food

immediately. Leave tile pan outside tile nmge to cool.

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Cutslitsh?the foiljustlikethegrid.

[] Preheating the broiler or oxen is not

llecessiw} alld Cilll prodHce poos"

results.

Aluminum Foil

You call use alumimm/flfil to lille your

broiler pall and broiler grid. Howe\vs;

you must mold the fi)il tightly to tile grid

and cut slits in it just like tile grid.

Broiling Guide Suggestions

Both the ovenand broiler compartment doors must be closed duringbroiling.

_: _Mwa_:suse tile broiler pan and grid that

comes with your range. It is designed to nfilfinfize sn/oking and spattefiI_g by

trapping juices in the shielded lower

part of tile pail

::Ji::For steaks and chops, slash list e\'enlv

around tile outside edges sff tile ineat. To slash, cut crosswise through the

outer list sui-liscejust to tile edge of tile ineat. Use tongs to turn tile ineat

over to prevent piercing tile ineat and

losing juices,

!;_:If desired, inarilmte ineats (:,r chicken

befi)re broiling. Or brush with barbecue sas/ce last 5-1 (I ininsltes only.

::Ji::When arranging tile ff)od on tile pail

do not let fistty edges hang over tile sides

because drippii_g tist could soil tile oven.

::Ji::Tile broiler COlnpartn_ei_t does not need

to be preheamd, Howevei; fi)r very thin

fi)ods, or to increase browlfing, preheat if desired.

_: Frozen steals can be broiled by

positiolfing tile shelf at tile next lowest shelf position and increasing the cooking

tilne given in this guide 1½ tilnes per side.

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Usingthe oven.

Broiling Guide

The size, weight, thickness, starting, temi)erature and

_()[/i', preierence of doneness will affect broiling times.

This guide is based on nleats at refl_igerator temperatm'e.

tThe U.& Department ofAgriculture says "Rarebeef is popular, but you should know that cookhTgit to only

140°Fmeans somefood poisonhTg organisms may survive." (Source: Safe FoodBook Your Kitchen Guide

USDARev. June 1985.)

Food Bacon

GroundBeef

WellDone

Beef Steaks

Rare t

Mediurn WellDone

Raret Mediurn WellDone

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread(Toast)or ToasterPastries

EnglishMuffins

LobsterTails

Fish

HamSlices

")recooked)

Pork Chops

WellDone

LambChops

Mediurn WellDone

Wieners

Similarprecooked

sausages,

hratwurst

Quantityand/or

Thickness

1/2lb.

(about8 thin slices)

1lb. (4patties) 1/2to 3/4" thick

1" thick 1to 11/LIbs.

1W" thick

2 to 21/LIbs.

1whole

2 to 27zIbs.,

split lengthwise Bone-in

4 bone-inbreasts

2 to 4 slices

1 pkg. (2)

2 split 2to4 (6 to 8 oz. each)

1lb. fillets 1/4to 1/2" thick

1" thick 1/2"thick

2 (1/2" thick) 2 (I" thick)about 1 lb.

2(1" thick)about

10to 12oz.

2 (U//' thick) about 1 lb.

1lb. pkg.(10)

Shelf

Position

C C B

C A

B B

FirstSide

Time(rain,)

9 12 13

12 15

3045

25_0

13 16

B 10

8 10

10 17

Second Side

Time (rain.)

7 10

7 5_8 8_

10 12 16 18

10 15

1/2 1

Do not

turn ovelt

6 4%

9 12

4_8

12 14

Commeots

Arrangein single layer.

Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take about

the same time.

Steakslessthan 1" thickcook

throughbeforebrowning.

Slashfat.

Brusheachsidewith melted butter.Broilskin-side-down

first.

Spaceevenly.PlaceEnglish muffinscut-side-upand brushwith butter, if desired.

Cutthroughbackofshell. Spreadopen.Brushwith

meltedbutterbefore broilingand after halfof

broilingtime. Handleandturnvery

carefully.Brushwith lemon

butterbeforeand during

cooking,if desired.Preheat

broilerto increasebrowning.

Slashfat.

Ifdesired,split sausages in half lengthwise;cut into 5" to 6" pieces.

Adjusttheoventhermostat--Doityourself! _e.com

Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to

become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.

Donot use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary 20_40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures.

ToAdjust the Thermostat

Ff] Pull tile OVENCONTROLknob off

it i

tile ranoe and look at tile back side. To make an a(!iustment, loosen

(approximately one ttlrn), but do not

(Appearance may vary)

completely relllove, tile D,vo screws

on tile back of tile knob.

[_] _ith tile back of tile knob fi_cino__ou,,

llold tile outer edge of the knob with one iland and turn tile fi'ont of tile

knob with the other hand.

To raise tile o\ ell teillperifftlre, IllO\_ tile top screw toward tile fight. Ym'll

hear a click ikw each notch you move tile knob.

To lower tile tenlperattlre, I//()x e tile top screw toward tile letL

Each click will change tile oven temperature appro_mately 10°K (Range is _+60°K fl'om

tile arrow.) We suggest that vou make tile ac!iusm/ent one click fl'om tile original

setting and check ()\ell peFIbmlance befi)re maldng any additional ac!iustments.

[] _Mter tile a(!)usanent is made, retighten

scre_s st) tile} ate snug, but be carefid not to overtighten.

[] Re-install knob on range and check

pel _()l-///allce,

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Thetypeofmargarine will affect bakingperformance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fatproducts such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you

decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. Thelower the fat

content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal stnndards reqtlire prodtl('ts labeled "inargarii_e" to contain at least 80% tilt by weight. I,ow tilt spreads, on tile

other hand, contain less tilt and Inore wateI: Tile high Inoismre content of these spreads affects tile texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with umr old til\.orim recipes, rise malgaline, butter or stick spreads coi_taildng at least

70% vegetable oil.

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