Kenmore 79079012100, 79079012101, 79079012102, 79079013100, 79079013101 Owner’s Manual

GAS RANGE

ESTUFA A GAS

Models

790.79012

790.79013

790.79014

790.79019

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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N316258007(010822)

www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Freestanding Range Warranty ................................................. 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 3-5

Grounding Instructions ............................................................. 5

Product Record ......................................................................... 5

Range Features ......................................................................... 6

Setting Surface Controls ....................................................... 7-8

Sizes and Assembly of Gas Burners ................................... 7

Locations and Operation of Surface Gas Controls ............. 8

Surface Cooking ................................................................... 9-11

Flame Size ........................................................................... 9

Using the Wok Stand ...................................................... 9-10

Setting Warmer Zone Controls .......................................... 11

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................ 12

Air Circulation in the Oven ..................................................... 12

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls ........................................... 13

Control Pad Features .............................................................. 14

Minimum & Maximum Control Settings ................................. 14

Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 15

Setting the Clock ............................................................... 15

Changing between 12 or 24 Hour Display ....................... 15

Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode .. 16

Kitchen Timer ..................................................................... 16

Free-Standing Range Warranty

Consumer Defined Control Features ............................... 17-18

Oven Lockout .................................................................... 17

Silent Control Operation .................................................... 18

Setting Oven Controls ........................................................ 19-25

Preheat .............................................................................. 19

Bake .................................................................................. 20

Timed Bake ....................................................................... 21

Delayed Timed Bake ......................................................... 22

Broil & Searing Grill ........................................................... 23

Food Categories (Meats, Cakes & Breads) ...................... 24

Convection Bake ............................................................... 25

Oven Cleaning .................................................................... 26-29

Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle ................................... 26

Self-Clean Cycle ............................................................... 27

Delayed Self-Clean Cycle ............................................ 28-29

Adjusting Oven Temperature ................................................. 29

General Cleaning ................................................................ 30-34

Oven Lights .............................................................................. 34

Before You Call for Service ............................................... 35-36

Cooking Tables & Recipes ................................................. 37-3g

Sears Service .......................................................................... 40

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS

If, within one year from the date of installation, any part fails to function properly due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge.

Your ceramic glass smoothtop is covered by an additional 2nd through 5th year limited warranty. This
warranty provides for replacement for any defective surface heating element, deteriorated rubberized-
silicone seal, or glass smoothtop that cracks due to thermal breakage. Damage or breakage due to
customer abuse isnot covered by this warranty.

If the product is subjected to other than private residential use, the above warranty iseffective for only 90

days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS AT 1-8O0-4-MY-HOME®.

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. 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL
Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentraI® for service. With over

12,000 trained repair specialists and access to over 4.2 million parts and accessories, we have the tools,

parts, knowledge and skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.
Sears Maintenance Agreements

Your Kenmore appliance is designed, manufactured and tested to provide years of dependable operation.
Yet any major appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers

you an outstanding service program, affordably priced.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and tear.

• Provides for non-technical and instructional assistance.

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual Preventive Maintenance Check,
at your request, to ensure that your appliance is inproper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For more information, call 1-800-827-6655.

For informationconcerning Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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

_!,W.'1.'t_ll_[cll This Symbol wi!l help alert you to Situations that may Cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

_'IVAV'_I:i_II_[ellIf 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:

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity 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. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

firedepartment.

-- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

• INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT.

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE.

• SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

To reduce the risk of

tipping, the range must be secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket provided

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®

with the range. To check if bracket is

properly installed, remove the lower panel
or storage drawer, and visually make
certain that the rear leveling leg isinserted

intoand fully secured by the anti-tip

bracket. For models with a warmer drawer,
grasp the top rear edge of the range and

carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to
the Installation Instructions for proper anti-
tip bracket installation.

• 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 Installation--Re 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.TO-latest 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.

Ask your Sears dealer to recommend a qualified technician
and an authorized Sears repair service. Know how to
disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse
box in case of an emergency.

• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.

All other servicing should be done only by a qualified
technician, This may reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage to the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip

brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or

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

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

Do not store items of interest to children in

the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.

Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

Heating the Room.

• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface
burners or in the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic

and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels,
as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as

aerosol cans, on or near the range.

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Important Safety Instructions

• Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS OR WARMER ZONE,
AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface and oven

burners may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas
near surface burners 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 window.

• Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the
fire with e pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease
may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholders touch hot heating burners. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be

stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY: Do not

attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and

the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame Size--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 burner. Place a pan
of food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burner
off before removing the pan.

•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 net extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

• 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

burners.

• 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.

• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this

manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk

of electric shock, or fire.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/

ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to sudden
change in temperatures. Check the manufacturer's

recommendations for cooktop use.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer--
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 the surfaces in this

area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns.
Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near
the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in

desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and

grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let

potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven.
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan

and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from
the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed

fat and grease could ignite.

• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When
using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain

the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at

least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do Not Cook on Broken Cook Top--If cook top should break,

cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified

technician immediately.

• Clean Cook Top with Caution--If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a

steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease

that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area

underneath each surface element. Do not allow grease to

accumulate. Refer to the range manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware

that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and injury.

Important Safety Instructions

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this
Use & Care Guide. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial 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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

_'IV=V-'I:t_II_[¢ll 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 fellow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire or death.

_'IV=V-'I:t_II_[¢ll 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
electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly
grounded.

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

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 the state to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.

_o not, under any

circumstance, cut,
remove, or bypass

_he grounding prong.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug

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

Product Record

(See Serial Plate Location below)

Model No. 790.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial
plate. The serial plate is located on the right side of the oven
front frame behind the warmer drawer compartment panel.

Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to
record the serial number for future reference (See Product

Record above).

Conversion to Liquefield Petroleum Gas (also

known as L.P. Gas)

The natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to

Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. Contact Sears Service for

assistance. The L.P. Conversion Kit is provided with this

range and is located on the left lower REAR (back side)
panel of the range. Before installing the kit be sure to follow
the L.P. Installation Instructions carefully.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Save your sales receipt for future reference.

Open warmer drawer.

Sedal plate location Is hem

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Your

Gas

Range
Features

At a Glance

Range Features

Note: The features of your range will vary according to model.

Warm& Ready" ElectronicOvenControl Warm& Ready" Zone
DrawerControlend with Clockend K_tchen_mer Controlend

IndicatorUght (colorwillvary by model) IndicatorUght

_'/ /, I_ - i/ )]

Easytoclean__
Upswept

Design
Cooktop

DishwasherSafe

WokStand
DishwasherSafe

"'" Large Cast Iron

Grates

RoastingReck

BroilPan
Insert

Seal'

Grill

BroilPan

Levelin

Anti-tipBracket

(included)

Dual
Interio

-- SurfaceBurner

Controls

Door

Latch

Self-Cleaning

ConvectionBake

Heating

Element

(3) Adjustable
Heaw-duty

Oven Rack(s)

DoorHandle
(stylevaries

withmodel)

Full Width
Oven Door

(style varies

with model)

_Warm & Ready"

Drawer with Rack

Ceramic Glass Gas Cooktop

12,000 BTUSealed
PowerBurner

(LPconvertible)--...,

CeramicGlass--
Smoothtop

Removable--

SurfaceBurner
Grates

(colorwillvary

by model)

9,500 BTU
Standard

Sealed Burner

(LPconvertible)

,_ 5,000 BTU Sealed

Simmer Burner

(LP convertible)

"_ 14,200 BTU Sealed

Power Burner
(LPconvertible)

Warm & Ready" Zone SurfaceElement

Setting Surface

Controls

FEATURE OVERVIEW

• Sizes of Surface Burners

• Assembly of Surface

Burners

Sizes of the Surface Gas

Burners

Your gas range is supplied with
the following 4 different surface
gas burners:

• Simmer Burner (5,000 BTU)

• Standard Burner (9,500 BTU)

• Power Burner (12,000 BTU)

• Power Burner (14,200 BTU)
When setting up the gas range

for the first time, make sure that
the correct Burner Heads, Burner

Caps and Burner Grates are

located as shown in Figure 1.

BurnerCap

Standard ---_

.......BurnerHead

:.............(9,500 BTU)

.......... LeftFront

.....................OrificeHolder .....................

.........................

BurnerCap

......... (14 200 BTU)

......... RightFront

............OrificeHolder

Orifice Holder ..... BurnerCap

¸%¸¸¸¸

_<-_"SIMMER" ............

BurnerHead

(5,000 BTU)

RightRear .......

OrificeHolder

Figure 1

Grate

Burner

Grate

Cap

Burner
Head

¸¸%¸¸¸¸¸

...............Orifice

................Holder

Figure 2

Electrodemustbe

locatedproperlyin slot

of each BurnerHead

Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and

Burner Grates

It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads,
Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly

and at the correct locations.

1. Place all 4 Burner Heads in the correct locations (See Fig. 1). Make
sure that the correct Burner Head is placed with the corresponding

Orifice Holder and that the Electrode is located properly in the slot of

each Burner Head (See Fig. 2). Proper Burner Head placement
insures that each Burner will have the correct spark required for
surface gas ignition.

2. Place the correct Burner Caps at each of the burner locations (Burner
Cap Pilot Hole must face up). Each of the 4 (four) Burner Heads
MUST have a Burner Cap installed to insure proper ignition and gas

flame size and must be in place with the Pilot Hole facing up

BEFORE placing the Burner Grates (See Fig. 2).

3. Place the 2 (two) cast iron Burner Grates supplied with the range.
Carefully line-up the 2 Grate Pins on each Grate with the Cap Pilot
Holes in the 2 Burner Caps on each side of the range. DO NOT force

the Burner Grates onto the Burner Caps. Forcing the grates down
onto improperly installed Burner Heads and Burner Caps may damage
the gas burners. Each Burner Cap is designed with a Cap Pilot Hole

in the top center of the Cap. Visually check that ALL the Grate Pins
line up into the Burner Cap Pilot Holes (See Figure 2). Properly
installed Burner Grates will rest with all four Grate legs on the glass

cooktop.

REMEMBER -- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS

OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER

OPENING. Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place

whenever the surface burners are in use.

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Setting Surface Controls

FEATURE OVERVIEW

• Control Locations of Gas Surface Burners

• Operating Gas Surface Controls

Control Locations of the Gas Surface

Burners

Your range is equipped with gas surface burners
with 4 different BTU ratings. The ability to heat
food quicker and in larger volumes increases as

the burner size increases.

The smaller SIMMER burner is best used for
simmering delicate sauces, etc. This burner is

located at the right rear burner position on the

cooktop (See Fig. 1).

The STANDARD burner can be used for most
surface cooking needs. This burner is located at

the left front burner position on the cooktop (See

Fig. 1).

The larger 2 POWER burners are best used for
bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to
temperature or when preparing larger quantities of

food. The two POWER Burners are located at the

left rear and right front burner positions on the

cooktop (See Fig. 1).

Left front

Burner

P@WE_

Left rear

Burner

Figure 1

Rightfront

Burner

Right rear

Burner

Operating the Gas Surface Controls:

1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2. Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out
of the OFF position (See Fig. 2).

3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four
electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However,

only the burner you are turning on will ignite.

4. Visually check that the burner has a flame.

5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame
size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular

setting. Use the knob indicator settings to adjust the flame as

needed. DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE

position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob

is left in the LITE position.)

Do not place plastic items such as salt and

pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.

Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too

close to a flame.

Figure 2

Surface Cooking

FEATURE OVERVIEW

• Setting Proper Flame Size

• Using the Wok Stand

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

For most cooking - start on the highest control setting and then turn to a

lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a
guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size
and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the

setting needed.

a

Correct

W

u

Incorrect

*Flame Size

High Flame

Medium Flame

Low Flame

Type of Cooking
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.

Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

For deep fat frying - use a thermometer and adjust the surface control 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

undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food
will neither brown nor cook properly.

Never extend the flame beyond the

outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame simply wastes heat and energy,
and increases the risk of being burned

by the gas fame.

*Note: Settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum

pans, Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the

flame isthe 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.

Using the Wok Stand

The Wok Stand provided with your range is designed to allow round-bottomed
woks to be used. It is recommended that you use a 14 inch diameter (35.5
em) Wok. The Wok Stand MUST be used on either the right or left FRONT
burner positions. Cooking with a Wok using the Wok Stand on the rear burner
positions may damage the control panel of the range. And it is recommended
that you use the right front POWER burner for best performance. If properly
positioned, the Wok Stand will not slide off the grate.

To Properly Position the Wok Stand:
With the grate in position over the burner, set the Wok Stand on top of the

grate positioning the angled notch in the Wok Stand towards the rear of the

range (See Fig 1). Turn the Wok Stand, as shown, until the grate fingers fit into

the slots on the bottom of the stand (See Fig. 2).

Always use potholders to

remove the wok stand from the grate.

Allow the wok stand to cool before

removing. Do not set hot wok stand on

surfaces that cannot withstand high

heat; such as countertops.

Be sure the Wok Stand

ispositioned correctly and stable before
use to prevent hot spills and possible

burns.

Position Wok Stand centered over burner grate

with angled notch In lower ring

of WokStand as shown. Lower on to grate

To insure a steady lock

with the burner grate, turn

Wok Stand with both

Figure 1 Figure 2

9

hands

aSshown

Surface
Cooking

FEATURE

OVERVIEW

• Using the Wok
Stand (cont'd)

Note: The Wok Stand should ONLY be

used with the front gas surface burners _ .............................................................................................................................................

as shown in Figure 1.The Wok cooking
performance is best on the right front

POWER burner position.

Be sure to ALWAYS

use the Wok Stand if the stability of the

wok is uncertain. If cooking large
amounts of liquid food without the Wok

Stand, the wok may tip and spill over
causing burns.

Flat-bottom woks with large flat
bottoms may also be used on your
cooktop Surface Burner Grates without
the Wok Stand (See Fig. 2). Insure the
stability of the flat-bottom wok before
cooking without the Wok Stand. If

unstable, DO NOT use the flat-bottom
wok without the Wok Stand.

Round-bottom woks (with a support

ring) should NOT be used without the

Wok Stand. (See Figure 3). The
supporting ring was not designed for
proper or stable use on the Surface

Burner Grates.

Proper use of flat-bottom wok

on Surface Burner Grate

Figure 2

Improper use of round-bottom
wok on Surface Burner Grate

Figure 3

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Surface

Cooking

FEATURE
OVERVIEW

• Setting WarmerZone

Controls

Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Zone

The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use
the warmer zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups,

stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. It is not
recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone.

All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain
quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an

opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may
melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.

Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the
WarmerZone.

Ho_S_ACE

zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer

To Set the Warmer Zone Control:

1. To set the control, push in and turn the knob. The temperatures are approximate, and
are designated by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position
between HI and LO for different levels of heating.

2. When done, turn the control to OFF. The Warmer Zone Hot Surface indicator light will
remain on until the Warmer Zone cools to a moderate level (See Figs. 1 and 2).

Tem peratu re Selection f_,_

A

Figure 1

Warmer Drawer Warmer Drawer Warmer Zone Warmer Zone

Control Indicator Light Hot Surface Control

Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels (Fig. 3). If a particular food {j_

is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at
serving temperatures by using the medium level.

The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough to

cause burns. Avoid placing hands on or near the Warmer Zone until the Warmer Zone Hot
Surface indicator light is off.

IndicatorLight

Warmer Zone Recommended Food

Settings Table

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Food Item

WarmerZone

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Hot Beverages HI
Fried Foods HI

Vegetables MED

Soups (Cream) MED
Stews MED
Sauces MED

Meats MED
Gravies LO

Eggs LO
Dinner Plates with Food LO

Casseroles LO
Breads/Pasteries LO

Heating

Level

Before Setting Oven Controls

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS
COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use

oven mitts when the oven is hot.

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located below the

backguard. When the oven is on, hot

air is released through the vents. This
venting isnecessary for proper air

circulation in the oven and good baking

results.

OVEN VENT

Removing and Replacing Oven

Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until

it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide

out. To replace, fit the rack onto the
guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front

of the rack upward and slide the rack

back into place.

Rack

RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR

BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING

Food Rack Position

Arranging Oven Racks

To bake on a single rack, place the

rack in position 4. To bake on 2
racks, place the racks in positions 2

and 4. To bake on 3 racks, place the

racks in positions 1,3 and 5.

1st Rack Position

J2nd Rack Position
J 3rd Rack Position

_4th Rack Position

-- b"thRack Position

_h Rack Position

(for masting large
food items only)

Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1,2 or 3
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 3 or 4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 5

casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham 6

Note: Always use caution when removing food from the lower rack

positions.

Air Circulation in the Oven

If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple
racks, stagger cookware as shown.

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm)

around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure
pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door,

sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must circulate
around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to

reach around the food.

1 Oven Rack

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Multiple Oven Racks