Kenmore 79078042410, 79078042411, 79078042412, 79078042413, 79078042414 Owner’s Manual

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English / Espaiol

Model/ModUle: 790.7804% 7814"

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P/N 808575101 Rev. B

Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

Sears Canada Inc. Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

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Table of Contents

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................. 2

Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 9

Home Canning .......................................................................................... 11

Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 12

Setting Surface Burners .......................................................................... 12

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 13

Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Oven Racks ............................ 13

Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 14

Setting Bake .............................................................................................. 17

Setting Broil ............................................................................................... 22

Setting Convection Bake ......................................................................... 23

Adjusting Oven Temperatures (UPO) ................................................... 27

Self Clean .................................................................................................. 28

Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 31

Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners ....................................... 32

Cleaning surface burner heads ............................................................. 33

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 36

Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 36

Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 37

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.

4. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

6. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

7. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

10. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.

12. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- quential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada _. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation

expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a

WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the hazard type.

DEFINITIONS

_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

-Indicates a potentially

, Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which; if not avoidedl

may result in minor or moderate injury.

If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,

personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

reDo not store or use gasoline or other

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

mWHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas

supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

_lnstallation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

servicer or the gas supplier.

Important: Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information that is

not hazard related.

Do Not Leave Children Alone -

Children should not be left alone or unat- tended in the area where appliance is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

Wear proper apparel. Loose-

fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appliance. Do not let

clothing or other flammable materials come into contact with hot surfaces.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Storage In or On Appliance m

Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage

drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near

the oven.

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials, such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or

wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.

• Do not operate the range without the

anti-tip device in place and engaged.

• Failure to fallow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children

and adults.

Range

leveling leg _"_, ^_,,: ,:_

__'-- bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed

properly, use both arms and grasp the rear

edge of the range back. Carefully attempt

to title range forward. When properly

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or

play around the range. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it

becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry

chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

installaed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation

instructions supplied with your range for

proper installation.

Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each

other.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on

the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could

be seriously injured.

Important: Important Safety Notice - The

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act requires the governor of

California to publish a list of substances

known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms, and it requires busi- nesses to warn customers of potential

exposures to such substances.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Read and follow the below

instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before

using the range. Destroy the carton and

plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Proper InstallationmBe sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.- latest edition, or in

Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/ CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-1atest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and

local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the

literature package for this range.

User ServicingmDo not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi- cally recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the

range. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified

technician and an authorized repair service. Sears is the recommended

servicer for this appliance. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the

circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an

emergency.

Never modify or alter the construction of an range by removing the leveling legs,

panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the range.

Remove the oven door from any unused

range if it is to be stored or discarded.

For electric ignition models only: Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and

oven function. Cold temperatures can damage the elec-

tronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily located near the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located below the backguard. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or

near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper bakeware and

always use the oven racks.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Placement of Oven Racks - Always place

oven racks in desired location while oven

is cool. If rack must be moved while oven in hot, use extreme caution and do not let

potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all

bakeware and utensils before moving the

rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.

Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the

broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease

could ignite.

Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven

bottoms, except as suggested in the

manual. Improper installation of these

liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire. These items will melt if put on the

oven bottom.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOl(TOP

Use Proper Flame Size m Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

Know which knob controls each surface

heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface burner before turning it on, and turn the burner off before removing the

pan. When flaming foods under a ventilating

hood, turn the fan on.

Use proper pan size m This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the

burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the flame to direct

contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to

burner will also improve efficiency. Utensil handles should be turned inward

and not extend over adjacent surface burners _ To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with

the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward,

and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings _ Boilovers cause

smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may

melt. Glazed cooking utensils _ Only certain

types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cook top use.

Improper cookware may break due to

sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer's recommen-

dations for cooktop use. Do not use decorative surface burner

covers. If a burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative over will become hot

and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop.

Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check

that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of

the utensil.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any

part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

Clean the range regularly to keep all

parts free of grease that could catch fire.

Pay particular attention to the area around each surface burner. Do not allow

grease to accumulate. Always follow the manufacturer's recom-

mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols

may ignite causing damage and injury.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE

HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING

BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE

HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface burners and

oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among

these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and

oven door window.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumu-

late on the hood or filter. Follow the

manufacturer's instructions for cleaning

hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR SELF-CLEANING OVENS

Clean only the parts listed in this manual.

Before using self-clean, remove the broiler

pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware from the oven. Remove oven racks unless

otherwise instructed.

Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer- cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective

coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care

should be taken not to rub, damage, or

move the gasket.

CONVERSION TO L.P. GAS

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L.P.gas is not made by a qualified installer

or electrician.

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the applica- tion needs must be made by a qualified tech-

nician.

This appliance allows for conversion to

Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.)Gas.

If L.P.conversion is needed, contact your

local L.P.Gas provider for assistance. The L.P. conversion kit is provided with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR (back side)

panel of the range. Before installing the kit

be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instruc- tions and follow them carefully when making

the installation.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another

well-ventilated room.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or

death.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an elec- trical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsi- bility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electri-

cian.

PRODUCT RECORD

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate.

See Figure 2 for serial plate location. Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Save sales receipt for future reference.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Power supply cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

Figure 1: Grounding type wall receptacle

See the installation instructions packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Figure 2: Serial plate location

To locate the serial plate, open the lower oven door. The serial plate is attached to the side of the oven frame.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners

To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of

harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame

size.

It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations before operating the cooktop burners.

Important notes:

• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a surface burner.

• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.

• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

• Burner heads are fixed. Do not try to remove them.

On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 3) should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level.

Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly seated (Figure 5). When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.

Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps are correctly in place on oval burner heads.

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Figure 5: Checking the fit

Installing Burner Grates

Burner cap

Burner cap lip

Figure 3: Burner cap lip placement Refer to Figure 4 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-

ment.

Correct burner cap Incorrect burner cap

placement placement

Surface burners may appear to have cooled

after they have been turned off. The surface burner may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface burner is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Figure 6: Burner grates placement Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop

before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop.

To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess (Figure 6).

Figure 4: Correct & Incorrect Burner cap placement

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

Do not place flammable items such as plastic

salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.

Important: Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the

range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop.

For best cooking results, cook- ware should have flat bottoms

that rest level on the surface burner grate. Before using

cookware, check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bot- tom of the cookware (Figure 7).

Figure 7: Testing cookware

Using a Wok (not supplied)

Do not use a wok if it is equipped with a metal

ring that extends beyond the burner unit. Because this ring traps heat, the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged.

Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookware or hardware stores. Round

bottomed woks (with a support ring that does not extend beyond the burner unit) may also be used. The metal ring was designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large amounts of liquids (soup making) or fat (frying).

Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact with the grates.

Figure 8: Wok recommendations

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size

Important:

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface burner to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting).

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge

of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.

The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.

For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations in Table 1 as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking.)

For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.

Figure 9: Correct and incorrect flame settings

Table 1: Flame size recommendations

Flame Size* Type of Cooking

High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;

pan broiling

Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces;

gravies; steaming

Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing

_These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using

cookware made from different materials.

Important note:

Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recom- mended cookware requirements.

CORRECT

• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

Pan sizes match the amount of food to be

prepared.

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

INCORRECT

Curved and warped pan bot-

toms.

L ........

* Pan overhangs unit by more

than 2.5 cm (1").

* Heavy handle tilts pan.

* Flame extends beyond unit.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Home Canning

Canning can generate large amounts of steam.

Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required

time.

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-

mation.

• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.

• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid

canning on the same burner unit all day.

Figure 10: Cookware recommendations

Setting Surface Controls

Setting Surface Burners

Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.

The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc.

The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center burner.

The larger POWER burners (on some models) are recommended for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

To set surface burners:

Do not place flammable items such as plastic

Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material

that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface.

Important note:

• Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the

control knob setting remains in the LITE position.

• When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position, all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.

Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time unless the utensil or cookware was designed for that purpose, such as a griddle. This can cause uneven heating results.

Important: In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

When operating the oven, it is possible for

residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventu- ally transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above

the oven door.

1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.

Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counter- clockwise out of the OFF position (Figure 11).

Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE position. Visually check that the burner has lit.

Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the

control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.

Figure 11: Surface control knob

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located under the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Doing so may cause cooking failures, fire, or damage to the appliance. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.

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To Remove: Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.

To Replace: Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

Important: Be sure to remove all oven racks and accessories before starting a self clean cycle. If the oven racks are not removed, they may discolor.

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Figure 13: Oven rack type Oven Rack Description

Figure 12: Oven vent location

Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Oven Racks

Protective Liners -- Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will alter heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During self clean temperatures, the oven will be hot enough to melt foil. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric

shock or fire.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using

the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.

To Arrange: Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack posi-

tions.

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) between the bakeware and the right and left side of the oven cavity's walls

for proper air circulation and be sure pans and bakeware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the bakeware in

the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

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