CONTENTS
SAFETY
USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 4
Cool(top Controls ........................................................ 5
Oven Controls ............................................................. 6
Burner Ignition ........................................................ 5, 6
Oven Vent .................................................................... 6
Wok Cooking ................................................................ 5
Oven Cooking ............................................................. 7
Broiling ........................................................................ 8
Cleaning Tips ............................................................ 9, 10
Removable Range Parts ..................................... 10-12
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
What to Do Before Calling for Service .............. 13, t4
Thermostat Adjustments ......................................... 14
WARRAHTY
MODEL 71291
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrica!
appliances, basic safety precautions should be foUowed, including the following:
WARNING: If the Information in this manual Is
not followed exactly, a flre or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal Injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vlctnity
of this or any other appliance.
--WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance!
• Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not
use any phone in your building!
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Followthe gas supplier's
Instructions!
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified Installer, service agency orthe
gas supplier.
WARNING:
The adjustments in the Installation Instructions
must be made before you try to use your range. If
you are using Liquefied Petroleum Gas (bottled
gas) all L.P. adjustments tn the Installation Instruc-
tions must be made before use. Ifyour range is not
properly adjusted, flames may be too high, the
range may use too much fuel, release toxic fumes
or cook poorly.
Teach children not to play with control knobs or any
other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unattended where a
range Is In use.
Never leave the oven door open when you are not
watching the range.
Never let anyone climb, sit or stand on the open
oven door or any other part of the rang e. Their weight
might cause the range to tip over.
WARNING: To prevent accidental tipping of the
range from abnormal usage, Including excess load-
Ing of the oven door, attach It to the wall or floor by
installing the anti-tip bracket supplied. Ifthe range is
moved for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure
the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the
range Is replaced. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and cause Injury.
NGSAF12-1
Never leave cooktop elements/
burners unwatched at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smok-
ing and greasy splliovers could
catch fire,
Never use a towel or other bulky
cloth as a potholder_ Such cloths
could catch fire,
Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that will burn.
CAUTION:
Never store things In an oven or
near cooktop elements/burners.
These things may catch fire and
plastic Items could melt.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing
could catch fire.
Never use your range for warm-
Ing or heating a room. You could
be burned or seriously injured.
Such misuse could also cause
damage to the range.
Never let pot handles stick out over
the front of the range, Turn handles
In so thatthey cannotbe bumped
into° Keep the handles away from
other hot surface elements/burners_
2
CAUTION:
Do Not store Items of Interest to
children above a range or on the
backguard of a range.
Children climbing on a range to
reach such items could be seri-
ously injured. NGSAF06
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS
Keep this book for later use.
Always follow cleaning Instructions in this book.
Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly
by a qualified technician.
Always keep the range area clear and free from things
that will burn, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
Only some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will
not break when heated on the cooktop burners.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
oven and clean It. Leftover grease In the broiler pan can
catch on fire next time you use the pan°
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam burns.
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam out before moving food.
Always remove the broiler pan and other utensils from
the oven before a self-clean cycle.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the oven
unless instructions are given in this book_ All other
work should be done by a qualified technician.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure buildup
may make container burst and cause injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the oven. Never let grease build up on your oven. You
can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up
grease and spills after each oven use.
Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. Im-
proper use of foil could start a fire and cause incomplete
combustion.
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Never block the flow of combustion and ventilation alr
through oven vents and cooktop burners.
Never try to move apan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
Always keep the range and oven clean by following
instructions in this book. Food and grease are easy to
Ignite. Clean the range, oven and vent hood regularly.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
drapes, wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned
food a safe distance away from your range.
Place oven racks in desired position while oven Is cool.
Never clean cooktop surface when It is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could
cause steam burns If used on a hot surface.
Always use care when touching the cooktop.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pothoiders and
other linens a safe distance away from your range.
Never store such Items on your range.
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface Ifthe wok has
a round metal ring which Is placed over,he burner grate
to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap which
may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it
may cause the burner to work Improperly. This may
cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard. Expo-
sure to carbon monoxide may cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm according to the California
safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.
Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do
in case of fire!! Read and understand this Information
NOW! Should you ever need it, you will not have time for
reading.
Never use water on a grease fire-- it will only spread the
flames.
COOKTOP GREASE RRE
Never pick up a flaming pan..Jnstead:
1. Turn off the burner.
2. Smother the fire with a tightly fitting pan lid, baking
soda orwith a dry chemicatorfoam type extinguisher.
OVEN FIRE
Do not try to move the pan.
1o Close oven door and turn controls off.
2. If fire continues, th row baking soda on the fire or use
a dry chemlcal foam or halon type extinguisher.
iMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act requires the Governor of California to publish
a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused pri-
marily by the Incomplete combustion of natural gas or
L.P. fuels. Properly adjusted ranges, Indicated by a
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incom-
plete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by venting with an open window or
using a ventilation fan or hood°
NGSAF14
YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT:
The model and serial number of your oven can be found on a tag,
on the left side of the front frame, Pull out broiler drawer to locate.
(See page 12)
COOKTOPBURNER
(Seapage12)OVEN "__
(Seepages5 &14)
(mayget hot
g oven use; DONOT
blockvent)
COOKTOPCONTROL
(See page 5)
REMOVABLE
OVEN RACKS
(Seepage11)
REMOVABLE
OVEN Bo]'rOM
(See page 11)
REMOVABLEOVEN DOOR
(See page 12)
REMOVABLE
ROLL-OUT BROILER
_ BROIt,ER PAN
& GRID
4 NGFSF02
Start Things
Cooking
COOKTOP
The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
burner Is turned on by that knob.
® 0 O0 0 ® O0
O0 ®0 O0 O0
Left Left Right Right
Rear Front Rear Front
To operate cooktop controRs:
1. Push to turn knob left to LITE.
2. After the burner lights, turn knob to desired flame
setting°
COOKTOP
CONTROL
Ifa cooktop burner falls to Iightwithin five seconds, turn
the knob to OFF and walt one minute before trying
again.
If the burner still will not light, check the service section
in this manual.
WOK COOKING
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok.
Flat-bottomed woks are available at your local retail
store.
Do not use woks which have support rings. Use ofthese
types of woks, with or without the ring In place, can be
dangerous. Placing the ring over the burner grate may
damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, 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 dan-
gerous to your health. See the Safety Section of this
manual. DO not try to use such woks without the ring.
You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
As a safety precaution you should set
controls so flame heats pan bottom
only and does not lick pan sides.
Flames licking pan sides are unsafe
and waste heat.
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To Start Things Cooking (continued)
OVEN
To use your oven or broiler.
1. Push In and set the OVEN CONTROL to desired
temperature or to BROIL. When broiling, be sure to
set the knob to the mark Inthe BROIL section of the
knob.
2. When finished, turn OVEN CONTROL to OFF.
OVEN
CONTROL
BURNER IGNITION
When you turn a control knob to LITEj gas flows
to the burner and is ignited by a pilot flame. The
pilot flame burns constantly.
TO LIGHT COOl(TOP PILOTS:
1. Turn all control knobs to OFF and wait one minute.
2. Remove the burner grates and drip bowl liners (on
some models). Raise the cooktop (grasp at front and
lift). Raise the support rod to hold cooktop.
3. The pilots are located between the front and rear
burner on each side of the cooktop. Light pilots with
a match.
TO LIGHT OVEN PILOTS=
1. Turn oven control to OFF and walt one minute.
2. Open the lower broiler compartment and pull the
door down flat. Put the broiler pan In the lowest
position. Slide the drawer back into the range so you
can reach to the back of the compartment easier.
3. The tube runnlng from front to back at the top of the
broiler compartment Is the burner. The pilot Isat the
back of the compartment, about one Inch below the
burner. Light the pilot with a match.
OVEN VENT
When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent in
or below the backguard behind the cooktop. On the
cooktop, this hot air may make pot handles hot or melt
plastic items left too near the vent.
The vent is necessary for proper air circulation In the
oven and good baking results. Do not block this
vent. Doing so may cause cooking failurej fire or
damage to the range,
MOISTURE
As your oven heats up, t hetemperature change of the air
in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door
or door glass. To prevent this, open the oven door for
the first minute of oven heat up to let the moist air out.
6 NGMTC06
OVRN COOKING
When cooking a food for the first time in your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and Is more apt to be accurate than the oven it
replaced.
After you have used your oven for awhile, If you feel
your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
It yourself. See THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS In
this manual.
, Always follow recipe carefully.
• Measure Ingredients properly.
• Use proper pan placemenL
• Place pans on the oven racks with 1" to I 1/2" of air
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.
Pans too close to each other, to oven walls or to the
oven bottom, block the free movement of air° im-
proper air movement causes uneven browning and
cooking.
2 cake layers
4 cake layers
• When baking several items stagger pans so that no
pan is directly above another.
• Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooklng
baked products. Allow 15 minutes for preheating.
• Opening the door too often to check food during
baking will allow heat loss and may cause poor
baking results.
Cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads should
be baked In shiny pans -- to reflect the heat
because they should have a light golden crust.
Yeast breads and pie crusts should be baked In
glass or dull (non-shlny) pans-- to absorb the heat
because they should have a brown, crisp crust.
Be sure the underside of the pan Is shiny, too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over browning on the bottom of your food.
Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures ifexterior of pan
is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.
There may be some odor when the oven Isfirst used.
This is caused by the heating of new parts and
insulation.
Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly on the oven
bottom. Foil used on the oven bottom may damage
the oven surface; therefore, It should not be used.
Cookies should be baked on flat cookie sheets
without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,
the preheat temperature will be Iosto
7 NGOVC05
BROILING
i •
Broiling is cooking by direct heat from the broil
burner. Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat
should be selected for broiling. For best results
steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick.
After placing food on the broiler pan, put the pan on
the rack in the lower broiler compartment. The
recommended rack position and cooking time can
be found In the chart at right.
The closer the food Is to the broil burner, the faster
the meat browns onthe outside, yet stays red to pink
in the center° Moving the meat farther away from the
burner lets the meat cook to the center while
browning outside. Side one should be cooked I -2
minutes longer than side two.
l_ Your oven and broiler doors should
be completely closed while broil-
ing.
Use only the broiler pan and grid that camewlthyour
range for brolllngo They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and liquids and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
Do not preheat when broiling. Preheating may
cause the thermostat to cycle the broil burner off
and on. For even brolling on both sides, start the
food on a cold pan.
• Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.
Slit the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.
Formaxlmum juiciness, salt the first side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second side just before
serving.
Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil. When broiling fish, grease the grld to
prevent sticking and broil with skin side down. It is
not necessary to turn fish.
• Neverleaveasoiledbroilerpanlntherange. Grease
In the pan may smoke or burn the next time the oven
Is used.
o Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting
out a grease fire° See the section on safety.
Do not cover the entire broiler
grid with foil. Poor drainage
of hot fat my cause a broiler
fire•
if a fire starts, close the oven
door and turn controls off. If
fire co.tinues, throw baking
soda on the fire. Do not put
water on the fire.
POSiTiONiNG BROILER PAN
After placing food on the broiler pan, slide the pan Into
the proper rack position in the lower broiling compart-
ment.
Be sure the sump (grease well) in the pan is to the
front of the range,
Food
Steak - 1" Thick
Rare 3
Medium 3
Well Done 2
Ground Beef Patties
Medium
Well Done
Lamb Chops - 1" Thick 2
Pork Chops - 1" Thick 2
Pork Shoulder Steaks 2
Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick 3
Fish (Fillets)
Chicken (Halves)
Frankfurters
Bacon
Open-face Sandwiches 2
Rack
Position Total Time
3 = Highest (minutes)
1 = Lowest
10-12
14-16
20-22
11-13
13-15
16-20
20-25
15-20
3
3
14-16
2 10-15
1 40-60
2
2
10-15
5-7
6-10
This chart is ageneral guide. The size, weight, thlckness,
and starting temperature of the food as well as your own
personal preference will affect the cooking time. Times in
th_ chart are based on the food being at refrigeratcr
temperature,
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CLEANING TIPS
On the following pages, all removable parts on your
range are shown. Refer to those pages when cleaning.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to
use on all cleanable parts of your range. DO not use
metal scouring pads, except where recommended.
Range cooktop finishes will be either porcelain enamel
or brushed chrome. Porcelain enamel looks like a
painted surface. Brushed chrome has a metallic appear-
ance.
PART
Control panel knobs
CLEANING MATERIALS
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
Porcelain enameled
cooktop, chrome drip
bowls (some models),
area under cooktop,
burner grates
Cooktop burners
Brushed chrome cooktop
Glass oven door/window
(some models)
Detergent, warm water, plastlc or
nylon scouring pad
Detergent, warm water, plastic or
nylon scouring pad or boll in Dip-
It® solution to remove stubborn
soll
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
or a chrome cleaner or special
cooktop cleaning creme
REMARKS
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleanlngo
Clean after each splllover. Rub chrome
bowls (some models) gently with scour-
Ing pad. Soak stubborn sell. Bowls can
be removed during burner use to keep
clean and to avoid discoloration caused
by excessive heat.
Do not use all-purpose cleaners, ammo-
nia, powder cleansers or oven cleaners.
Such products can scratch or discolor
the burners. To use Dip-It® solution,
remove burners and boll for 20 minutes in
2 tbsp. Dtp-lt® granules per quart of wa-
ter. Boll with burner head down. Rinse
thoroughly, drain andcompletelydry burn-
ers in a 200°F oven for 1/2 hour. After
cleaning or a splllover, light the burners
and make sure that no ports are clogged
(see removable parts section).
Do not scour chrome tops. Stubborn
stains may be removed by using Espree
Magwheel Cleaner® orTurtle Wax Polish-
Ing Compound®. To remove finger prints
on brushed chrome, apply a little baby oll
with a paper towel Rub in the dlrectlon of
the brush marks. Armor All Protectant®
can also be used (after cleaning). Be sure
to clean spills of acidic foods quickly.
Vinegar spills can permanently stain
chrome.
If cleaning methods described above prove Ineffective, baked-on food residue or
stains on chrome cooktops can be removed by using pad type oven cleaners.
Use extreme caution Oven cleaners are caustic and will damage painted or
aluminum surfaces, such as range sides, backguard orcontrol panel. Do not use
spray type oven cleaners. Overspray will damage nearby painted surfaces and
heating elements. Use several layers of newspaper and masking tape to cover
surfaces such as the backguard, control panel, range sides, countertops, etc.
Remove cooktop elements (except solid disk elements), burner bowls, grates,
etc. Apply the pad type oven cleaner evenly to the entire top surface. The entire
top must be cleaned to keep the finish consistent In color. Use extreme caution
to prevent the oven cleaner from coming In contact with any other surface. Let
the cleaner remain on the top for 20-30 minutes. Rinse the top well to remove
every trace of oven cleaner. Dry the top and apply Armor All Protectant® to
protect the finish.
Glass cleaner and paper towels
Remove stubborn soil with paste of bak-
Ing soda and water° Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Rinse thoroughly°
NGCCH06
CLEANING TIPS (CONTINUED...)
PART CLEANING MATERIALS REMARKS
Porcelain enamel oven fin-
Ish, broiler compartment
Oven racks (and removable
guides on some models)
Broiler pan and grid
Detergent, warm water, scour-
Ing pad or soap-filled steel wool
pad or oven cleaner
Detergent, warm water, scour-
Ing pad or soap-filled steel wool
pad or oven cleaner
Porcelain enamel oven finish,
broiler compartment
When using oven cleaner, follow
manufacturer's Instructions. Oven bot-
tom can be removed for easier cleaning.
Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor-
oughly.
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drlpplngso Fill pan with warm
water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and
cover with damp cloth or paper towels.
Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes.
Rinse or scour as needed. Dry well. Grid
and pan may be washed in a dishwasher.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT (some models)
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch bulb
with wet hands. Never wipe oven light area with
wet cloth.
Never touch the electrically live metal collar on the bulb
when replacing it.
Electrical power must be shut off if you have to
replace a broken bulb.
Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. An
appliance bulb Issmaller than a standard 40 watt house-
hold bulb and is made to withstand high oven tempera-
tures and have a much longer bulb life.
BULB _..._SOCKET
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
If your range is removed for cleaning,
servicing or any reasonj be sure anti-
tip device is re-engaged properly
when the range is replaced. Failure
to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury,
ADJACENT CABINET
OR FINAL LOCATION OF
RANGESIDE PANEL
OUTSIDE EDGE OF
BRACKET TO BE FLUSH
RIGHT SIDE
When replacing the range:
1.
2.
Slide the range into place.
Be sure the rear leg leveler fully engages the slot In
the bracket. To insure the device is properly in-
stalled and engaged, remove the drawer panel and
inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits
securely into the slot.
MAKE SURE LEG
LEVELER ENGAGES
SLOT
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REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
installing or removing oven racks.
To install:
1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on a pair of rack
guides.
2. Push the rack In until you reach the bump Inthe rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack a blt and push the
rack all the way in.
To remove;
1oPull the oven rack out, then up.
REMOVABLE OVEN BOTTOM
The oven bottom in your range can be removed for
easier cleaning.
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when
removing or replacing the oven bottom.
To remove:
1. Grasp oyen bottom at finger slots on each side.
2. Lift the front edge of the oven bottom enough to raise
the tabs from the slots in the front frame.
3. Push the oven bottom back about 1/4_'to release the
flange from the front frame, then pull out.
To replace:
1_Slide the oven bottom into the oven so the back tabs
fit into the slots in the oven back.
2. Grasp at finger slots and push the oven bottom back
and then down to hook the flange under the front
frame.
3, Fit the front tabs Into the slots In the front frame.
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REMOVABLE ROLL=OUT BROILER
To remove the roU-out broiler for easier clean-
ing:
1, Pull broiler out until it stops, then push back in about
1 Inch.
2. Grasp handle, lift, and pull broiler out (lift the rollers
under the broiler over the roller gulde stops In the
range).
To replace broiler:.
1. Put the rollers under the broiler behind the roller
guide stops In the ranger
2. Hold broiler in the raised position as you slide it part
way into the range, then lower broiler and push
completely closed.
ROLLER GUIDE BROILER
STOP COMPARTMENT
FRONT FRAME
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LIFT-UP COOKTOP
The cooktop can be raised or removed so the area
underneath can be cleaned.
To raise cooktop:
1. Remove the burner grates.
2. Grasp the cooktop and lift up°
To remove cooktop:
1. Remove the burner grates.
2. Grasp the cooktop and lift the front a little.
3. Grasping the cooktop at the sides, hold it nearly flat
while you lift it up and off_
Porcelain enamel can chip. Handle porcelain enameled
cooktops carefully.
REMOVABLE COOKTOP BURNERS
The cooktop burners on your range may be removed for
cleaning. Be sure all cooktop knobs are turned to
OFF and burners are cool, then remove or raise
the cooktop.
if shipping screws were not removed from the burner
when the range was installed, do so now (see your
Installation section for Instructions).
To remove burners:
1. Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to release
the two tabs from the burner support (A in Fig. A).
2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away
from the front of the range to free the air shutter from
the gas valve orifice (Fig° B)_ ifthey are clogged, use
a wire or needle to clear them.
See the Cleaning Chart.
Be careful not to disturb the air shutter setting
while cleaning, if you need to readjust the air shutter,
see the Installation Section.
To replace burners:
1oSlip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice (Fig. A).
2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the tab in the
slots in the burner support (Fig. A).
3. Be sure both tabs are in their slots, that the burner
sits level and straight and that the flash tube forms a
straight line from the igniter to the burner (Fig. B).
BURNER GAS VALVE
SUPPORT ORIRCE
TAB
AIR
SHUTTER
Fig,,A
BURNER
PORTS
FLASH
TUBE
P_LOTOR
REMOVABLE OVBN DOOR
To remove:
1. Open the door to the stop position (see illustration).
2. Grasp the door at each side and lift up and off the
hinges.
NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms
are at stop position, do not bump or try to move
the hinge arms. The hinges could snap back
causing an injury to the hands or damage to the
porcelain on the front of the range. Cover the
hinges with toweling or empty towel rolls while
working in the oven area.
To replace:
1. Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges.
The hinge arms must still be in the stop
position.
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will
go and close the door.
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LIGHTER
PORTS
BURNER
SUPPORT
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STOP (BROIL) POSITION
Fig, B
NGMNTIO
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save time and money m Check this list before you call for service.
To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first, read all the Instructions In this manual carefully. Then, if you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you cell for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yOurself, ceil your nearest Sears Store or Sen/ice Center for help. When
calling, have thls manual handy with the model number, the Repair Parts list, model number, serial number and
purchase date.
PROBLEM DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTgL YOU CHECK
• Cooktop burners and oven
burners do not work
• Cooktop burner does not
work; oven OK
• Foods do not bake properly
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Gas supply not connected or
not turned on. If using L.P.
gas, tank may be empty
- Range not properly grounded
or polarized. This can affect
spark ignition. (Spark Ignition
models only)
• Controls not set correctly
• Burners not adjusted properly
• Soil clogging holes (ports) In
burner or burner assembly
mlsallgned
• Improper operation of control
. Burners not adjusted properly
Oven not preheated long
enough
• Improper rack or pan place=
ment
• Oven vent blocked or cov-
ered
• Improper use of fill
• Improper temperature set-
ting for utensil used
. Recipe not followed
• Improper thermostat calibra-
tion
• Range and oven rack not
level
• Using Improper cookware
To check If the gas Is turned on, light the
cooktop burners with a match by follow-
Ing the steps in the Ignition section of this
manual, if the burners do not light, check
the shut-off valve below the lift-up
cooktop (see valve to be sure that it Is In
the open position).
Ifusing L.Pogas, Isthere any gas In the LP.
tank?
Check Installation section In this manual.
• See burner Ignttion section Inthis manual
• Seethe installation section in this manual.
• Check Installation section in this manual.
See the removable cooktop burner sec-
tion and the cleaning tips in this manual.
• Be sure to push knob in while turning.
- Seethe installation section In thls manual
• Be sure to preheat:
t 5 minutes
• Maintain uniform air space around pans
and utensils; see oven cooking section_
- Be sure oven vent (in panel behind
cooktop) Is not blocked.
• Foil use not recommended.
. Reduce temperature 25 degrees for glass
or dull/darkened pans.
• is recipe tested and reliable?
. Check oven temperature adjustment pro-
cedures (next page).
• Check the installation section for levellng
Instructions.
• See oven cooking sectlon_
13 NGSER10
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
POSSIBLE CAUSE DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
• • Improper rack position
PROBLEM
Foods do not broil
properly
Oven smokes
Oven light or work
light does not work
(if equipped)
Heavily soiled or stalned
chrome cooktop cannot
be satisfactorily cleaned
- Oven preheated
• Improper utensil used
• Improper broiling time
• Oven door open
• Dirty oven
• Broiler pan full of grease left
in oven
• Light switch In off position
• Light bulb burned out
• Spills were not wiped up
promptly
• Check broil pan placement; see Broiling
section.
• Do not preheat when broiling.
• Use broiler pan and grid supplied with
range.
• Check broiling chart in broiling section.
• Close door.
- Check for heavy spillover.
- Clean pan and grid after each use.
- Be sure that sump grease well is to the
front of the range when broiling.
• Check switch setting.
. Check or replace light bulb; see cleaning
and care Instructions.
See the Instructions, under Cleaning Tips,
for cleaning chrome cooktops with oven
cleaner. This procedure requires extreme
caution. Read Instructions carefully.
THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENTS
The temperatu re Inyour new oven has been set correctly
at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipe tempera-
tures and times the first few times you bake In your new
oven.
If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
adjust it yourselL To declde how much to change the
temperature, set the oven temperature 25°F higher or
Iowerthan the temperature in your recipe, then bake. The
resultsof this "test"should give you an Idea of how much
the temperature should be changed.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws
about I turn each.
4. Hold the knob handle (A on illustration) while
turning the knob skirt (B on illustration} in the
desired direction. As you turn, you should be
able to hear clicks and feel notches or teeth.
Each click or notch is t0 °. You can turn up to
5 clicks or notches in either direction=
5. When you reach the desired adjustment,
retighten both screws.
To Adjust Knob:
1. Turn OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and remove
the knob by pulling straight off.
2. Look at the back of the knob. The arrow
pointing to the center of the upper screw
indicates the original factory setting. The
knob can be adjusted up to 50°F hotter or 50°F
cooler, in 10 ° increments.
MAKESOVEN COOt,ER
(ScrewMoved TowardCooler)
MAKES OVEN HOTTER
(Screw Moved Toward Hotter)
14 NGSER11
Dear Customer:
Our constant efforts are
directed toward making
sure your new Kenmore
Range will arrive at your
home in perfect condition
and wlll give you proper
performance. As part of
these efforts, we feel It is
our responsibility to pro-
vide you wlth thls warranty
for your range.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF ALL
PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS
If, within one year from the date of Installation, any part, other than a glass
part, falls to function properly due to a defect In material or workmanship,
Sears will repair or replace It, free of charge.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCE-
LAiN ENAMEL, PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS
If, within 30 days from the date of Installation, any glass part or the finish
on any porcelain enamel, painted or bright metal part Is defective In
material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge.
FULL 90.DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of installation, Sears will provide, free of charge,
any mechanical adjustments necessary for proper operation of the range,
except for normal maintenance.
If the range ts subjected to other than private family use, the above
warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE
UHITED STATES
This warranty applies only while this product is inuse in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO,
Dept. 731 CR-W
Sears Tower
Chicago, IL 60684
WE S RV CIE WHAT SELL
"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears
service Is nationwide.
Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by
Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the
parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you -- "We Service What We Sell!"
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Kenmore Ranges are designed, manufactured and
tested for years of dependable operatlon_ Yet, any
modern appliance may require service from time
to time. The Sears warranty plus the Sears Main-
tenance Agreement provides protection from un-
expected repair bills and assures you of enjoying
maximum range efficiency.
Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance
Agreement chart showing you the benefits of a
Sears Range Maintenance Agreement.
YssrsofOwnershlpCoverage IstYear !2ndYear 3rdYear
Replaecment of Defective
1 .a.sotherthanPorcelain W MA MA
or Glass
gODAYS
2 Mechanical Adjustment W IViA MA
3() DAYS
3 po,oete oe dG,esope.sW MA MA
Annual Preventive Melnten_
4 enca Check at your request MA MA MA
W - Warrlnty MA - M_ntvr_nc_ Agreement
CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL SEARS SERVICE
CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
® America's BEst Selling Appliance Bn'znd
Sold by SEARS_ ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 6068 o,
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