Kenmore 790.9700 User guide

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Model/Modelos:

790. 9700*

Kenmore Elite®

Electric Range

Estufa eléctrica

* = color number, código de color

P/N 316902021 Rev B

Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com www.sears.com

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Table of Contents

Appliance Warranty ............................................................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3-6

Product Record/Serial Plate Location ............................................... 6

Before Setting Oven Controls .............................................................. 7

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven racks ....................... 7

Before Setting Surface Controls ..................................................... 8-10

Using proper cookware .................................................................... 8

Cookware material types................................................................. 8

Setting Surface Controls ................................................................. 11-15

Radiant surface element ..................................................................11

Dual radiant surface element ........................................................ 12

Triple radiant surface element ...................................................... 13

Home Canning .................................................................................. 14

Warm & Ready™ Zone .................................................................. 15

Oven Control Functions ....................................................................... 16

Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 17-30

Setting clock ...................................................................................... 17

Setting timer ......................................................................................17

Add 1 minute .....................................................................................17

Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode.............................................. 17

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour

Energy Saving feature ..................................................................... 17

Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°) .......................... 18

Setting silent or audible control mode ......................................... 18

Oven lockout ..................................................................................... 18

Setting Preheat ................................................................................. 19

Setting Bake ...................................................................................... 19

Setting Cook Time ........................................................................... 20

Setting Delay Start .......................................................................... 20

Setting Conv Bake or Convection Bake ........................................ 21

Setting Conv Roast .......................................................................... 22

Setting Conv Convert ...................................................................... 22

Broil .................................................................................................... 23

Meat Probe ................................................................................. 24-25

Slow Cook ......................................................................................... 26

Warm and Hold™ .......................................................................... 27

Using AirGuard™ feature ............................................................. 27

Adjusting oven temperature .......................................................... 28

Setting the Sabbath feature .................................................... 28-29

Warm and Ready™ Drawer ........................................................ 30-31

Flex Clean ....................................................................................... 32-33

Care & Cleaning ............................................................................ 34-37

Cleaning recommendation table .................................................. 34

Cooktop maintenance and cleaning ...................................... 35-36

Removing and replacing lift-off oven door................................ 37

Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ...................38-40

Master Protection Agreement............................................................. 41

Sears Service ......................................................................... back cover

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

For five years from the date of purchase, if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are defective, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. After the first year from purchase date, you must pay the labor cost of part installation.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears 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 failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product.

3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair 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. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 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.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

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.

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 risk type.

- -

- indicates a potentially hazardous

- -

situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

- indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

• 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.

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 when the range is moved to floor or wall.

• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Range leveling leg

Anti-Tip bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back. Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

••

• Proper installation—Be sure your appliance is properly

••

installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions

provided in the literature package for this range.

Do not attempt to operate the range during a powerDo not attempt to operate the range during a power

Do not attempt to operate the range during a power

•

Do not attempt to operate the range during a powerDo not attempt to operate the range during a power

failure. failure.

failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If

failure. failure. 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.

• •

• 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.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. 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 a range by

•

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

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or

drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also

DO NOTDO NOT

cause damage to the appliance.

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

Storage in or on appliance — 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, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.

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

be stored or discarded.

DO NOT allow children

DO NOTDO NOT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer or lower double oven.

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.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating 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.

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 a 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.

Do not heat unopened food containers — buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Protective Liners — DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.

aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

• Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer or

lower oven door — 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 interior 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.

Only use

Use dry potholders — moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

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• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.

• •

Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

• •

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

• •

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

• •

• Use proper pan size — This appliance is equipped with

• •

one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.

• •

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend

• •

over adjacent surface elements —

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.

To reduce the risk of

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMICGLASS COOK TOP MODELS

• Do not cook on br• Do not cook on br

• Do not cook on br

• Do not cook on br• Do not cook on br 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• Clean cook top with caution

• Clean cook top with caution—If a wet sponge or cloth is

• Clean cook top with caution• Clean cook top with caution 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.

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• Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat

• • settings —

that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• •

• Glazed cooking utensils —

• •

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.

• •

• When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood,

• • turn the fan on.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers

Only certain types of glass,

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

• 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.

• Clean ventilating hoods frequently — Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow

the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELFCLEANING OVENS

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

remove the oven racks, broil pan, broil pan insert and any cookware, cooking 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.

• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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 bottom of this page for serial plate location.

Model No. _____________________________________

Serial No. _____________________________________

Date of Purchase ________________________________

Save sales receipt for future reference.

790.

Serial Plate Location

To locate the serial plate open warmer drawer (some models) or storage drawer (some models). The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame.

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Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven vent location

under the left side of the contrunder the left side of the contr

The oven vent is located panelpanel

panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes

panelpanel through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not

block oven vent.

under the left side of the contr

under the left side of the contrunder the left side of the contr

oven vent

Fig. 1

Removing, replacing and arranging racks

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and

exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Protective Liners — DO NOT USE

ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.

aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

Only use

olol

Types of oven racks

flat handle

oven rack

flat oven rack

bottom

oven rack

The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs. The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than flat oven racks. This design provides several additional possible positions between the flat rack positions. To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack (on some models) in the lowest rack position for roasting large cuts of meat.

offset

oven rack

Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

To remove - pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

To replace - fit oven rack onto the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward and slide the rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

Recommended oven rack positions by food type:

Food type Position

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles 2 or 3 Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2 Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2 Broiling See Broil instructions

Fig. 2

6 5

some

models

Fig. 3

Air circulation in the oven

For best standard 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. Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food (Fig. 3 ).

Baking layer cakes and cookies with 1 or 2 oven racks

For best standard baking results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack position 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2). For best results using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 3 and 6 (offset rack, if supplied, is recommended for position 6). See Convection Bake instructions for best convection rack positions .

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs.1 & 2.

Fig. 1

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). For more detailed information about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section.

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element 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 & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (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. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

• 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 and the size of the surface element.

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot diameter to element size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop.

Fig. 2

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Important note: Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel

coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty & they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

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Before Setting Surface Controls

About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

About the radiant surface elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel — the ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot

Surface

The ELEMENT ON indicator light panel and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF.

The Hot Surface indicator lights are located on the control panel just above each surface control knob. They will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain

indicator lights (See Fig. 1).

is marked on the control

until the cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

Hot Surface

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

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.

ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/

porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop.

on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

These items could melt or

If these items melt

Fig. 1

Important notes:

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Guide.

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Types of cooktop surface elements

The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available.

single single

single radiant element or elements will have one round

The

single single outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.

The dual set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together (See Fig. 1).

The triple (some models) radiant element feature has three element portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2 (dual) or 3 (triple) element portions together (See Fig. 2).

(some models) radiant element allows the user to

Warmer Zone

control

(some models)

Single

element

control

Dual element control

Fig. 1 (models with right front dual element)

Warmer Zone

control

(some models)

Single

element

control

Triple element control

Fig. 2 (models with right front triple element)

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Setting Surface Controls

Radiant surface element settings

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results.

The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Suggested settings for single, dual and triple radiant surface elements table

Settings Type of cooking

High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep

fat fry

Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken

sauces and gravies or steam vegetables

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer

Fig. 1

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.

ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/

porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop.

on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

These items could melt or

If these items melt

Fig. 2

Single radiant surface elements

To operate the single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 2).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

Important notes:

• For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several

minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly

on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table for suggested power level settings.

• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and

then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant

heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond

the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware

too smalltoo small

too small for the surface heating area.

too smalltoo small

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Setting Surface Controls

Dual radiant surface element

To operate the dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig. 2). If only the inner heating portion is needed (marked single - See Fig. 1) for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to start.

Please note that you may switch from the single or dual

settings at any time during cooking.

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

Important notes:

• For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several

minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly

• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and

then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant

• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond

the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware

too smalltoo small

too small for the surface heating area.

too smalltoo small

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Heating with inner (small) element only

Areas that heat are shown darkened.

Heating with both

elements

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Setting Surface Controls

Triple radiant surface element

To operate the dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface

element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to

begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig. 2). If only the inner heating portion is needed (marked single - See Fig. 1) for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to start.

3. To operate all 3 elements at the same time (inner,

middle and outer portions) turn right front control knob as shown (area marked on knob DUAL or TRIPLE) to the desired setting and push in the button marked TRIPLE ELEMENT as shown in Fig. 3). Please note that all 3 element portions will adjust to the same power level.

Please note that you may switch from the single, dual or

triple settings at any time during cooking.

4. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface

element OFF before removing the cookware.

Important notes:

• For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several

minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly

• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and

then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant

Heating with

inner (small)

element only

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Areas that heat are shown darkened.

Heating 2 of 3

portions

Heating with all

3 portions

• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond

the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware

too smalltoo small

too small for the surface heating area.

too smalltoo small

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Setting Surface Controls

Turbo Boil feature Home Canning

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) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well

Your appliance may be equipped with one or two elements on the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL.

These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

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 using a ceramic cooktop.

• •

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed

• • 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.

• •

• 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.

• •

• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two

• • different surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.

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Setting Surface Controls

Warm & Ready™ Zone

The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See Fig. 1) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and ovensafe dinner plates.

Fig. 1

Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.

For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warmer zone.

Setting warmer zone control:

1. Push in either direction and turn the warmer zone control knob to the desired temperature level (See Fig 2). The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI (high), MED (medium) and LO (low). However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different levels of warming.

2. When ready to serve, turn the warmer zone control knob to OFF position. The warmer zone will remain hot until the hot surface indicator light turns OFF.

Important notes:

• The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at

any time when the warmer zone is turned ON.

• Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for

oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop.

Fig. 2

Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone recommended food settings (See Fig. 3). If a particular food 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.

Warmer zone recommended food settings

Food Item Heating Level

Breads/Pastries LO (Low) Casseroles LO (Low) Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low) Eggs LO (Low) Gravies LO (Low) Meats MED (Medium) Sauces MED (Medium) Soups (cream) MED (Medium) Stews MED (Medium) Vegetables MED (Medium) Fried Foods HI (High) Hot Beverages HI (High) Soups (liquid) HI (High)

Fig. 3

Unlike other radiant surface elements, the warmer zone will not glow red when it is HOT. The glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/

porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop.

on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

These items

If these items melt

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Oven Control Functions

For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various key pad functions and features of the oven.

4 5 6

7 8 9 13

2 3

Oven control keypads

1. Conv Bake or Convection Bake - Use to select Conv Bake or Convection Bake.

2. Conv Roast - Use to select Conv Roast.

3. Conv Convert - Use to select Conv Convert.

4. PreHeat - Use to pre-condition the oven temperature.

5. Bake - Use to start normal Bake function.

6. Broil - Use to select Broil function.

7. Slow Cook - Use to set Slow Cook function.

8. Warm & Hold - Use to select Warm & Hold function.

9. Flex Clean - Use to set a 2 to 4 hour self-clean cycle.

10. Cook Time - Use to enter length of cook time desired.

11. Meat Probe - Use to set Meat Probe.

18 19

12. Delay Start - Use with Bake, Conv Bake , *Conv Roast, *Conv Convert and Flex Clean functions to program a delay start time or delay start self-cleaning cycle.

13. Oven Light - Use to turn the oven lights ON and OFF.

14. Timer Set/Off - Use to set or cancel Timer.

15. AirGuard - Use to freshen kitchen air during cooking.

16. Add 1 Minute - Use to add additonal minutes to Timer.

17. Clock - Use to set the time of day.

18. STOP - Use to cancel any oven mode previously entered except clock and timer. Press STOP to stop cooking. Use to activate or cancel OVEN LOCKOUT.

19. START - Use to start oven functions except oven light.

0-9 keypads - Use to enter temperatures and times.

Minimum & maximum control settings

All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An ENTRY acceptance beep will sound each time a control pad is touched (the Oven Lockout pad is delayed by 3 seconds).

An ENTRY ERROR tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the maximum settings for the feature.

Feature

PreHeat Bake Broil Timer Flex Clean Conv Bake* Convection Bake* Conv Roast* Conv Convert*

Min. temp. /time

170°F / 77°C 170°F / 77°C 400°F / 205°C 1 Min. 2 hours 170°F / 77°C 170°F / 77°C 170°F / 77°C 170°F / 77°C

Max. temp. /time

550°F / 288°C 550°F / 288°C 550°F / 288°C 11 Hrs. 59 Mins. 4 hours 550°F / 288°C 550°F / 288°C 550°F / 288°C 550°F / 288°C

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Setting Oven Controls

Setting Clock

When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven.

Fig. 1

Example; to set the clock to 1:30:

1. Press

2. Enter

3. Press

Important note:

The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time or Delay Start feature is active.

key pad.

1 3 0 using numeric key pads.

Setting Timer

The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Add 1 Minute

Use the Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the timer. Each press of the key pad will add 1 additional minute. If Add 1 Minute key pad is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute.

Example; to add 2 minutes to the timer: Press Add 1 Minute key pad twice.

Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode

The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 or 24 hr modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours.

Example; to set 12 or 24 hour display mode:

1. Press and hold key pad for 6 seconds.

2. Press Flex Clean key pad to toggle between 12 hour (Fig. 2) or 24 hour (Fig. 3) display modes.

3. Press

to accept choice.

Example; to set the timer for 5 minutes:

1. Press Timer Set/Off key pad.

2. Enter 5 using numeric key pad.

3. Press

To cancel the timer when active press Timer Set/Off key pad again.

Important notes:

• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It serves as an extra minute timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while using any of the other oven functions.

• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining only seconds will display.

• When the timer is active during a cooking process, the minute timer will show in the display. To view the information of any other active oven function, press the key pad once for the other function to view the status.

key pad to start timer.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature

The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to continuously bake.

Example; to change between continuous bake or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature:

1. Press and hold Timer Set/Off key pad for 6 seconds.

2. Press Flex Clean to toggle between 12 Hour Energy Saving (Fig. 4) or continuous bake (Fig. 5) feature.

3. Press

to accept choice.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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Setting Oven Controls

Changing oven temperature display

The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The control can be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Example; to change the temperature to display °C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit):

1. Press and hold Broil key pad for 6 seconds.

2. Press Flex Clean key pad to toggle between Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes (Figs. 1 & 2).

3. Press

Important note:

The oven temperature display cannot be modified if Bake or Flex Clean is active.

to accept choice.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Setting silent or audible control mode

Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal audible tones.

Example; to set for silent or audible mode:

1. Press and hold Delay Start key pad for 6 seconds.

2. Press Flex Clean key pad to toggle between beep ON (Fig. 3) or beep OFF (Fig. 4).

3. Press

to accept choice.

Setting Oven Lockout

The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control key pads.

To activate the oven lockout feature:

1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

2. Press and hold

Fig. 5) will appear in the display. The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once the oven door is locked, the Loc will appear in the display (See Fig. 6).

Fig. 5

To cancel the oven lockout feature:

1. Press and hold

door latch mechanism will begin unlocking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock.

2. When the Loc and DOOR LOCKED messages no longer display, the oven door may be opened and the oven control key pads will be available for use.

Important notes:

• To avoid possible damage to the oven door latching

mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the DOOR LOCKED message is flashing.

for 3 seconds. DOOR LOCKED (See

Fig. 6

for 3 seconds. The motor driven

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

• If a control key pad is pressed when OVEN LOCKOUT is

active, the control may triple beep indicating the key pad action is not available when the OVEN LOCKOUT feature is active.

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Setting Oven Controls

Setting Preheat

For best baking performance use the Preheat Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.

When the oven is finished preheating the preheat feature will perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain the oven set temperature until cancelled.

Preheat may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).

Example; to set Preheat with default oven temperature of 350°F:

1. Press PreHeat key pad.

2. Press

To cancel preheating at anytime press .

(See Fig. 1).

feature. The

Setting Bake

Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.

Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven

racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Example; to set Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F:

1. Press Bake key pad.

2. Press

To cancel bake at anytime press .

Example; to set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F:

1. Press Bake key pad.

2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric key pads.

Fig. 1

Example; set oven for Preheat to 450°F:

1. Press PreHeat key pad.

2. Press 4 5 0 using numeric key pads.

3. Press

To cancel preheating at anytime press .

Important notes:

• When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats the oven (except Broil), the Convection fan will turn on and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature.

• Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.

3. Press

To cancel bake at anytime press

Important notes:

• For optimum cooking results it is recommended to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads.

• When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats the oven (except Broil), the Convection fan will turn on and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature.

• The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to continuously bake, see Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature for detailed information.

• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies and muffins.

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Setting Oven Controls

Setting Cook Time

Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically turn the oven function off after a desired length of time.

FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when finished cooking.

Example; to program oven to Bake with oven default temperature of 350°F and to shut-off after 30 mintues:

1. Press Cook Time key pad.

2. Enter 3 0 using numeric key pads.

3. Press

4. Press Bake key pad.

5. Press .

to accept.

Setting Delay Start

Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly.

Example; to program oven for a delayed start beginning at 5:30 and to shut-off automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375 F:

1. Press Cook Time key pad.

2. Enter 5 0 using numeric key pads.

3. Press

4. Press Delay Start key pad.

5. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric key pads.

to accept

Fig. 1

When the programmed cook time runs out:

1. END will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically (See Fig. 1)

2. The oven control will provide a beep 3 times every 30

seconds as a reminder until

Important notes:

• The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake, Conv Bake

(or Convection Bake) and Conv Roast (some models). Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function.

• The maximum default Cook Time setting is 11 hours and

59 minutes.

• After the Cook Time feature has been activated, press

the Cook Time key pad to display any cook time remaining.

• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny

bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies and muffins.

key pad is pressed.

6. Press to accept.

7. Press Bake key pad.

8. Enter 3 7 5 using numeric key pads.

9. Press .

When the programmed cook time runs out:

1. END will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off automatically (See Fig. 1).

2. The oven control will provide a beep 3 times every 30

seconds as a reminder until

Important notes:

• Delay Start may be set using a 24 hour clock. See

Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes for more information.

• The Delay Start feature may be used with the Conv

(Convection) Bake, Convection Roast (on some models) or Conv Convert (on some models) cooking functions and Flex Clean. Delay Start or Cook Time will not operate with the Broil function.

key pad is pressed.

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Setting Oven Controls

Conv Bake Convection Bake

Benefits of the convection bake feature

— Recommended cooking method for cookies, cakes, biscuits

and breads.

— Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and

energy. — Multiple rack baking. — No special pans or bakeware needed.

Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using two oven racks at the same time.

Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and flavors. Breads and pastry brown more evenly.

Most food items will cook faster and more evenly with the convection feature.

Conv (Convection) Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).

Suggestions for Convection baking:

• For optimum cooking results it is recommended to

preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads.

• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s

recommended oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe’s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.

• For best results when baking cakes or cookies with

Convection bake using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 5 (See Fig. 2). Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food (Fig. 1).

6 5

some

models

Air movement using convection

Fig. 2

To set Conv (Convection) Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F:

1. Press Conv Bake key pad or Press Convection Bake key pad.

2. Press

To cancel Conv Bake (Convection Bake) at anytime

press

Important notes:

• The convection fan will begin rotating once convection

bake or convection roast has been activated.

• If the oven door is opened when any convection function

is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed.

• When using convection bake cook time reductions may

vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.

Rack positions for convection bake

Fig. 1

• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny

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Setting Oven Controls

Conv Roast

The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked with Conv Roast function will be juicer and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside.

Conv Roast may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).

Suggestions for Conv Roast:

• Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Conv Roast.

• Since Conv Roast cooks food faster, reduce the cook time by 25% from the recommended cook time of your recipe (check the food at this time). If necessary, increase cook time until the desired doneness is obtained.

• Do not cover foods when dry roasting - this will prevent the meat from browning properly.

Example; to set Conv Roast with a default oven set temperature of 350°F:

1. Press Conv Roast key pad (some models).

Conv Convert

The Conv Convert function allows you to convert any baking recipe using the convection feature. The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking.

When Conv Convert is used with a cook time or a delay start setting, the convect convert feature will display a CF as a reminder to check food when the bake time is 75% complete (See Fig. 2). At this time the oven control will sound 1 long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time has finished.

Fig. 2

Example; to add Conv Convert to Conv Bake function using default oven set temperature:

1. Press Conv Bake key pad.

2. Press Conv Convert key pad.

To cancel Conv Convert at anytime press

2. Press .

To cancel Conv Roast at anytime press .

Important notes:

• The convection fan will begin rotating once convection bake, roast or convection convert has been activated.

• If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed.

Important notes:

• Conv Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake feature.

• The convection fan will begin rotating once a convection function has been activated.

• If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed.

• When using Conv Convert function bake time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature.

• The minimum amount of Cook Time that may be entered using the Conv Convert function is 20 minutes.

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Setting Oven Controls

Broil

Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).

Be aware that the suggested broil settings table (Fig. 3) are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely.

Example; to set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F:

1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food.

2. Position cookware in oven. Leave the oven door open at the broil stop position when broiling (See Fig. 2).

3. Press Broil key pad.

7 6 5

Fig. 1

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven

door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire

DO NODO NO

extinguisher. may be explosive.

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

DO NO

DO NODO NO

T put water or flour on the fire. Flour

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

Fig. 2

4. Press

5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and broil on other side.

6. When finished broiling press

To cancel Broil at anytime press

Food Rack position Setting Cook time in minutes

Steak 1” thick 6th or 7th* 550°F 6 4 Medium Steak 1” thick 6th or 7th* 550°F 7 5 Medium-well Steak 1” thick 6th or 7th* 550°F 8 7 Well Pork chops 3/4” thick 6th 550°F 8 6 Well Chicken-bone in 5th 450°F 20 10 Well Chicken-boneless 6th 450°F 8 6 Well Fish 6th 550°F - as directed - Well Shrimp 5th 550°F - as directed - Well Hamburger 1” thick 7th* 550°F 9 7 Medium Hamburger 1” thick 6th 550°F 10 8 Well

Suggested broil settings table (electric oven)

(See Fig. 1) 1st side 2nd side Doneness

Important notes:

• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.

• For best results when broiling, use a quality broil pan along with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.

• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

• Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function.

*Use the off-set rack only in rack position 7.

Fig. 3

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Setting Oven Controls

Meat Probe

When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry, use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without any guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked meats.

Important notes:

• Use ONLY the meat probe supplied with appliance. Using any other probe or device may result in damage to appliance and the meat probe receptacle.

• Never leave or store meat probe inside oven.

• Handle the meat probe carefully when inserting and removing from food or probe receptacle. Do not use tongs to pull on meat probe cable when inserting or removing from food or receptacle.

• Defrost food completely before inserting meat probe to avoid damaging probe.

• To avoid possibility of burns, after cooking carefully unplug meat probe using a pot holder to protect hands.

Proper meat probe placement:

• Always insert meat probe so that the probe tip rests in the center of the thickest part of meat. Do not allow meat probe to touch bone, fat, gristle or cookware.

• For whole poultry or turkey, insert meat probe into the thickest part of inner thigh, below the leg (See Fig. 1).

• For bone-in ham or lamb, insert meat probe into the center of lowest large muscle or joint. For dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles, insert meat probe into center of food. To find center of the food visually measure using probe as a guide (See Fig. 2). When cooking fish, insert meat probe just above the gill.

Fig. 1

To set meat probe:

1. Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the

DO NOT preheat or

food. start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool.

2. Place the prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven.

3. Plug the meat probe into the probe receptacle located on the left front oven cavity side (See Fig. 3).

4. The oven control detects if the meat probe is correctly plugged in to receptacle and when recognized will

illuminate the

5. To set the target temperature press Meat Probe keypad once then enter the desired target internal temperature using the numeric key pads (default setting is 170ºF/

77ºC)†. Press

temperature. Close the oven door.

6. Set the oven control for Bake, Conv Bake or Conv Roast and the desired oven temperature. You may use the meat probe with some other baking features, but the meat probe cannot be set with Broil or Flex-Clean.

7. During the cooking process the actual meat probe temperature will display by default. To view the target temperature press the Meat Probe keypad once. After 6 seconds the display will show the actual meat probe temperature. If the target temperature needs to be changed during the cooking process, press the Meat Probe keypad once and use the numeric keypads to

icon in the oven control display.

to accept the meat probe target

handle

Fig. 3

probe cable

handle

probe

sensor

Insert probe tip to center of food

Fig. 2

adjust the target temperature. Press the

accept any change.

8. The oven control will provide 3 beeps when the internal target temperature is reached. By default the oven will automatically change to a Warm & Hold setting. The Warm & Hold function will maintain the oven temperature at 170° F (77°C). Instructions for changing how the oven reacts after reaching the internal target temperature may be found later in this section.

key to

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Setting Oven Controls

Meat probe (cont’d)

Press

Important note:

Changing how the oven reacts after reaching the target temperature must be done before starting the cooking process.

See the following instructions for hanging how the oven reacts after reaching the internal target temperature.

To set the oven to continue cooking after reaching the probe target temperature:

1. Press Meat Probe keypad and hold for 6 seconds.

2. Press Flex Clean keypad and toggle until the “Continu”

message appears (Fig. 1) then press

to cancel cooking at any time.

to accept.

internalinternal

Provided below are the minimum that foods must reach to be considered safe to eat, no matter how you prepare them.

USDA recommended minimum internal cooking temperatures:

Food type Internal temp.

Ground meat & meat mixturesGround meat & meat mixtures

Ground meat & meat mixtures

Ground meat & meat mixturesGround meat & meat mixtures Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb 160°F (71°C) Turkey, Chicken 165°F (74°C)

Fresh beef, veal, lambFresh beef, veal, lamb

Fresh beef, veal, lamb

Fresh beef, veal, lambFresh beef, veal, lamb Medium rare† 145°F (63°C) Medium 160°F (71°C) Well done 170°F (77°C)

internal temperatures

internalinternal

To set the oven to cancel cooking and automatically start Warm & Hold after reaching the probe target temperature:

1. Press Meat Probe keypad and hold for 6 seconds.

2. Press Flex Clean keypad and toggle until “CAnCEL”

message appears (Fig. 2) then press

Fig. 1

to accept.

Fig. 2

PoultryPoultry

Poultry

PoultryPoultry Chicken & Turkey, whole 165°F (74°C) Poultrey Breasts, Roasts 165°F (74°C) Poultrey Thighs, Wings 165°F (74°C) Duck & Goose 165°F (74°C) Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird) 165°F (74°C)

Fresh porkFresh pork

Fresh pork 160°F (71°C)

Fresh porkFresh pork

HamHam

Ham

HamHam Fresh (raw) 160°F (71°C) Pre-cooked (to reheat) 140°F (60°C)

Eggs & egg dishesEggs & egg dishes

Eggs & egg dishes

Eggs & egg dishesEggs & egg dishes Eggs Cook until yolk & white are firm Egg dishes 160°F (71°C)

Leftovers & CasserolesLeftovers & Casseroles

Leftovers & Casseroles 165°F (74°C)

Leftovers & CasserolesLeftovers & Casseroles

Information courtesy the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service., www.fsis.usda.gov

† The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, “Rare fresh

beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F/60°C means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F/63°C for medium rare fresh beef.

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Setting Oven Controls

Slow Cook

The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow Cook provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot.

The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow Cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt. This is normal.

HIHI

For Slow Cook two settings are available, high (

O). The HI setting is best for cooking foods from a 4 to 5

(

LL hour time period. The LO setting is best for cooking foods from a 8 to 9 hour time period.

Some tips for best results using the Slow Cook feature:

• Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking with

the Slow Cook.

HI) or low

HIHI

Example; to set Slow Cook:

1. Position cookware in oven and close door.

2. Press Slow Cook key pad. HI will appear in the display

indicating the current temperature setting is for high.

3. If a low setting is needed, press Slow Cook key pad

again to select the low setting.

4. Press to activate the Slow Cook feature.

• When using a single rack, place in position 2 or 3.

• Position multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food item.

• Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods. If the oven heat escapes often, the Slow Cook time may need to extended.

• Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown.

• Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur. Cook times will vary; depending on the weight, fat content, bone & the shape of the roast.

• Use the recipe’s recommended food temperature and a food thermometer to determine when the food is done.

• Preheating the oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cook feature.

• Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking.

To cancel Slow Cook at anytime press .

Important notes:

• Slow Cook feature may be used with additional settings of Cook Time and Delay Start.

• The maximum cook time for the Slow Cook feature is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the Continuous Bake mode.

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Setting Oven Controls

Warm & Hold™

Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut-off automatically. Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170° F (77°C).

Example; to set Warm & Hold:

1. If needed, arrange interior oven racks and place cooked

food in oven.

2. Press Warm & Hold key pad. HLd will appear in the

display. If no further key pads are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm & Hold will clear.

3. Press

after 3 hours.

To turn Warm & Hold off at any time press

. Warm & Hold will automatically turn off

Operating oven light

The interior oven lights will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened.

Press

whenever the oven door is closed.

The interior oven lights are located at the upper left and middle right rear wall of the oven interior and are covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To replace the interior oven lights, see Replacing oven light in the Care & Cleaning section.

to turn the interior oven lights ON and OFF

Using AirGuard™ feature

Your appliance is equipped with a catalytic oven exhaust cleaner that may be turned on during any active cooking process. This feature helps remove smoke and eliminates 85% of the odors generated when using your oven.

If you wish to have this feature clean the oven exhaust vent

once cooking has started, press

key pad.

Example; to add Warm & Hold to turn ON automatically after baking 45 minutes with default oven set temperature of 350°F:

1. Press Cook Time key pad.

2. Enter 4 5 using numeric key pads.

3. Press

4. Press Bake key pad.

5. Press to accept.

6. Press Warm & Hold key pad. HLd will appear in the

display.

7. Press to accept. When the cook time runs out, the

Warm & Hold will turn ON automatically. Warm & Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours.

Important notes:

• Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature at

170° F (77°C) for 3 hours.

• Warm & Hold may be set when finished cooking or may

be added to automatically turn on after cooking using Cook Time. Delay Start may also be added.

to accept.

To turn this feature off press key pad.

Important note:

The AirGuard AirGuard is active (See Fig. 1). AirGuard will turn on automatically and cannot be manually turned off during a Self-clean cycle.

indicator light will glow anytime the

Fig. 1

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Setting Oven Controls

Adjusting Oven Temperature

Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed.

The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F (+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory calibrated settings.

Example; to increase (+) or decrease (-) the oven temperature by 20°F:

1. Press and hold Bake

the 2nd audible tone (about 6 seconds).

2. Enter 2 0 using numeric key pad.

3. Press Flex Clean key pad to toggle between plus (+) if

increasing temperature or minus (-) if decreasing the temperature. These symbols will show in the display.

4. Press

Important notes:

• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the

Broil or Flex Clean function temperatures.

• If the temperature shows an adjustment of -20°F, and a

+20°F adjustment is needed, you can toggle between the minus (-) or plus (+) in the display when pressing Flex Clean key pad (See step 3).

• DO NOT USE oven thermometers such as those found in

grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.

• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your

oven control has been set to display °C (Celsius) temperatures. Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius is plus (+) or minus (-) 19°C.

to accept change.

key pad until the control provides

Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays)

For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please vist the web at

http:\\www.star-k.org.

The Cook Time and the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used after the Bake function is active.

Once the oven is properly set using the Bake function and the Sabbath mode is active, the oven will remain continuously ON until the Sabbath feature is cancelled. The Sabbath feature will override the factory preset 12-Hour Energy Saving feature and start the continuous bake mode.

food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when finished cooking.

Example; to program the oven to Bake at default oven temperature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature:

1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day.

2. Arrange oven racks, place cookware in oven and close oven door.

3. Press Bake key pad.

4. Press

5. If Cook Time or Delay Start are not needed, skip this step and continue to step 6. If a Cook Time or Delay Start are desired enter the times at this point. Refer to the Cook Time and Delay Start sections for detailed instructions.

6. Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature. The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb (See Fig. 1) will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature.

Delay Start

FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let

key pads are used to set

Fig. 1

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Setting Oven Controls

Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish

Sabbath & Holidays)

Important notes:

• It is not advised to attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active. ONLY the following key pads will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active: 0-9 number key pads,

Bake,

be used once the Sabbath feature is activate.

• You may change the oven temperature once baking has started. Press Bake key pad, use the numeric key pads to enter the oven temperature change (170 to 550F°) and

press (for Jewish Holidays only). Remember that the

oven control will no longer provide audible tones or display any further changes once the Sabbath feature is active.

• It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature active be followed with 2

presses of the

remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept. If the oven temperature is set incorrectly, the oven temperature will default to 170°F or 550°F. Try to set the desired oven temperature again.

and . ALL OTHER KEYPADS should not

key pad. This will insure the oven

Example - to turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active:

Press

Example - to turn off the Sabbath feature:

Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.

What to do during a power failure or power interruption after the Sabbath feature was activated:

Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut-off. When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically. The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath.

The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature, however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath/Holidays. After the Sabbath observance turn OFF the Sabbath feature. Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start key pads for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath feature off.

• If the oven light is needed during the Sabbath, press the

beforebefore

key pad to turn oven light on

Sabbath feature. Once the oven light is turned on and the Sabbath feature is active, the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath feature is turned OFF. If the oven light needs to be off, be sure to turn the oven light off before activating the Sabbath feature.

• Remember the oven will shut-off automatically after completing a Cook Time, Delay Start or Warm & Hold and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath/Jewish Holidays.

• If a Delay Start time longer than the default 11 hours and 59 minutes is desired, set the oven control for the 24 hour day display mode setting. For detailed instructions see

Setting 12 or 24 hour display modes.

before activating the

beforebefore

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Setting Warmer Drawer Control

Warm & Ready™ drawer

The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and pastries. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer; always start with hot food.

The warmer drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates. All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality.

Important note: Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean up. Use only

utensils and cookware recommended by the manufacturer for use in the keep warm drawer.

Arranging warmer drawer rack positions

The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in 2 ways:

• In the

upright positionupright position

upright position (See Fig. 1) to allow low profile

upright positionupright position food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath).

Storage in or on appliance—flammable

materials should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units. 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.

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, including the warmer drawer.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned.

Warmer drawer recommended settings

The recommended warmer drawer food settings is provided in Fig. 3. Remember the settings provided are meant to be used as recommendations only. If a particular food is not listed, start with the MED (medium) setting. If more crispness is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food.

ward positionward position

wnwn

dodo

ward position (See Fig. 2) to allow for light

• In the

ward positionward position

wnwn

dodo weight food items and empty cookware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates) on the rack.

Fig. 1

Most foods can be maintained at serving temperatures on the MED setting. When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for example, a meat with 2 vegetables and rolls) use the HI (high) setting. To minimize heat loss, avoid opening the warmer drawer frequently while in use.

Warmer drawer recommended food settings

Food Item Setting

Bacon HI (High) Hamburger patties HI (High) Poultry HI (High) Pork chops HI (High) Fried foods HI (High) Pizza HI (High) Gravies MED (Medium) Casseroles MED (Medium) Eggs MED (Medium) Roasts (beef, pork or lamb) MED (Medium) Vegetables MED (Medium) Biscuits MED (Medium) Rolls (hard) MED (Medium) Pastries MED (Medium) Rolls (soft) LO (Low) Empty dinner plates LO (Low)

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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Setting Warmer Drawer Control

Warmer drawer indicator light

The indicator light is located above the Warmer Drawer thermostat control knob. It turns on when the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned OFF.

Setting warmer drawer

The thermostat control knob is used to select the temperature for the warmer drawer. It is located on the control panel. The temperatures are approximate, and are marked LO, MED and HI (See Fig. 1).

FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Fig. 1

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned.

To set warmer drawer:

1. Open warmer drawer when cool and arrange warmer

drawer rack as needed.

2. For best results, close the warmer drawer and preheat

the drawer before adding food or plates. An empty warmer drawer will fully preheat in approximately 15 minutes.

3. Place food in warmer drawer that is already at serving

temperature on warmer drawer rack. Dinner plates may be warmed also.

4. Push in and turn the warmer drawer control knob in

either direction to the desired temperature setting (See Fig. 1).

5. Always turn warmer drawer control knob to OFF

position after use.

Important notes:

• Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer. DO NOT heat cold food in the warmer drawer.

• Flex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active.

• The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may require extra force to open and close the drawer.

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Flex Clean

A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away aftwerwards with a damp cloth.

The Flex Clean function allows you to set any amout of cleaning time from 2 hours to 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils and a 4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.

Read before starting Flex Clean

Be sure to read all the following caution and important statements BEFORE starting a self-clean cycle:

DO NOT leave small children unattended

near the appliance. During the self-cleaning cycle, the

outside of the range can become very hot to touch and can cause burns.

DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt to the interior of the oven.

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system.

Use caution when opening the oven door after self-cleaning. The oven may still be VERY HOT and can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the side of the oven when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

Important notes:

• Completely remove ALL OVEN RACKS and ANY

ACCESSORIES FROM OVEN CAVITY to avoid damage to oven racks. If the oven racks are not removed they

may discolor.

• Remove ALL items from the oven and cooktop including

cookware, utensils and ANY ALUMINUM FOIL. Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self-clean cycle and will melt.

• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings

in or around any part of the oven interior.

• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner

outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom (See Fig. 1). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Flex Clean (See Fig. 1).

• Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting a self-clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket (See Fig. 1). The woven material of the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket. DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket.

Fig. 1

Setting Flex Clean

Example; to set Flex Clean to start immediately:

1. Be sure the oven is empty and ALL

removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

2. Press Flex Clean key pad for a default 3-hour clean

time. After pressing Flex Clean you may accept the default 3-hour clean time by going to step 3.

At this time you may choose a different clean time. The amount of clean time must be within 2 to 4 hours and entered using the numeric keys pads. For example enter 2 0 0 for a 2-hour time or enter 4 0 0 for a 4-hour selfclean time. You may choose a 2 hour 15 minute clean time by entering 2 1 5 (hours and minutes).

3. Press

to activate Flex Clean.

oven racks are

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Flex Clean

As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. DOOR LOCKED will appear in the display (See Fig. 1). DO NOT open the oven door when DOOR LOCKED is flashing (allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven).

Once the oven door has locked, CLn will appear in the display indicating Flex Clean has started (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

When Flex Clean is finished:

1. CLn message will turn off and Hot will appear in display window (See Fig. 3).

2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot is no longer displayed the DOOR LOCKED message will turn off. When this message turns off the oven door

may be opened.

Fig. 2

Delayed Start Flex Clean

Example; to start a delay Flex Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock:

1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed. Be sure oven door is completely closed.

2. Press Delay Start key pad.

3. Using numeric key pad enter 9 0 0 for time to start.

4. Press

5. Press Flex Clean key pad.

6. Press .

If it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active:

1. Press .

2. If Flex Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the DOOR LOCKED message to turn OFF. When this message turns off the oven door may be opened.

3. Restart Flex Clean if needed.

Important notes:

• When Flex Clean function is active you may check the

amount of clean time remaining by pressing the Flex Clean key pad once.

• If Flex Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the

oven may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would depend on how much cleaning time had elapsed before the power failure. If needed after power is restored, set Flex Clean again.

to accept.

3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Important notes:

• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open

window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st self-clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st self-clean cycle.

• When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain

locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to open the oven door.

• The Flex Clean function will not operate whenever a

radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is active.

• If your control is set with the default 12 hour display mode, the Delay Flex Clean can only be set to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes in advance. To set a Delay Start Flex Clean to begin 12 or more hours (maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes) in advance, be sure to set the control for 24 hour display mode.

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning recommendation table

Surface type

Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim pieces

Control panel Control key pad membrane Decorative trim (some models)

Porcelain enamel parts & door liner

Recommendation

For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 3060 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft; then push knob into place.

Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls OFF, activate oven lockout (on some models) and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping control panel; especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a dishcloth and be sure to squeeze excess water from dishcloth before wiping the control panel.

Gentle scubbing with a soapy no-scratch cleaning pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled no-scratch cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Oven interior

Oven racks

Oven door

Ceramic cooktop

Stainless Steel (some models)

For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Flex Clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For very important cleaning precautions be sure to read all the instructions in the Flex Clean section.

Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Flex Clean. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and then replace in oven.

Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh

Do notDo not

abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. door gasket.

Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cooktop cleaning” and “Cooktop maintenance” later in the Care & Cleaning section.

Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.

Do not clean the oven

Do notDo not

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Care & Cleaning

Cooktop maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a nonabrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.

Cooktop cleaning

DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. The glass surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

For light to moderate soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive plastic type no-scratch cleaning pad to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive plastic type no-scratch cleaning pad, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

Do not:Do not:

Do not:

Do not:Do not:

• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.

• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom; replace with clean cookware before using.

• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.

• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.

• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop, they may cause it to crack.

If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean.

30°

Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:

These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils.

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Care & Cleaning

Cooktop cleaning

Do not use the following on the cooktop:

• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.

• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.

• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.

Important note:

Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops.

Aluminum foil and utensils

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Protective Liners — DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.

aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop

can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under ANY circumstances.

• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is

much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed, but it may fuse to, break or mark the ceramic glass surface, permanently damaging the cooktop surface.

Only use

General cleaning

Refer to the Cleaning recommendation table in the Care & Cleaning section for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the 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.

Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation.

Replacing oven light

Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leatherfaced glove for protection against possible broken glass.

The oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and are covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To replace interior oven light bulb:

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug

the range.

2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield

that covers the light bulb.

3. Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder

back into place.

5. Turn power on at main source (or plug the appliance in).

6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see

Setting clock in this Use & Care Guide.

glass shield

wire holder

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Care & Cleaning

Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door

To avoid possible injury

replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away

from the door hinge area.

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage,

lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

To remove oven door:

1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - Fig.1).

2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (Fig. 2). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - Fig. 3).

4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing).

5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (Fig. 4).

when removing or

Oven door hinge locations

Fig. 1

To replace oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - Fig. 3).

2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame (Fig. 4). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins.

3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - Fig. 1).

4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges (Fig. 2) to the locked position; then close the oven door.

Special door care instructions

Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following recommendations:

• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in

place inside the oven cavity.

• Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.

• Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its

structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.

Fig. 2

about 10°

oven door

hinge

Fig. 3

roller

hinge

arm

Fig. 4

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed:

Problem Solution

Poor baking results. • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position

is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting oven temperature in Setting Oven Controls section.

Appliance is not level.

Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service.

Entire appliance does not operate.

Oven portion of appliance does not operate.

• Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support range.

• If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.

• Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.

• Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have sufficient room for appliance clearance.

• Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet.

• Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.

• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local

electric company for service outage information.

• Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See

back cover).

• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. See Setting clock in Setting Oven Controls section.

• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls section and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.

Surface element is too hot or not hot enough.

Surface element does not heat or does not heat evenly.

Oven light does not work.

• Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

• Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned ON for element needed.

• Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or

heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy & mediumweight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

• Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see Replacing oven light in the Care & Cleaning section.

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Problem Solution

Oven smokes excessively when broiling.

Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent.

Oven control panel beeps & displays any F code error.

• Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls

section.

• Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling.

• Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide

proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil element for searing.

• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining

fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when

broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

• Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present see Broil in Setting Oven Controls section.

• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press

clear the error code. Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day. Try Bake or Broil function again.

key pad to

If the fault recurs, press

assistance (See back cover).

Flex Clean does not work. • Oven control not set properly. Review instructions in Flex Clean section.

Soil not completely removed after Flex Clean.

Oven racks discolored. • Oven racks left in oven cavity during Flex Clean. Always remove oven racks

Convection fan does not rotate. • Oven door is open. Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when

• Flex Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in Flex Clean section.

• Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Flex Clean.

• Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

from oven cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and replace in oven.

Convection is active. Close oven door.

to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for

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Before You Call • Solutions to common problems

Problem Solution

Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface.

Metal marks on the cooktop.

• Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. For more information see “Cooktop maintenance” and “Cooktop cleaning” in the Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide.

• Cookware with rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

• Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a nonabrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad. For more information see “Cooktop maintenance” and “Cooktop cleaning” in the Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide.

Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface.

Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on cooktop surface.

• Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. For more information see “Cooktop maintenance” and “Cooktop cleaning” in the Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide.

• Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad.

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Protection Agreements Acuerodes de protección

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