Kenmore 911.95482, 911.95489, 911.95487 Use & Care Manual

30" Radiant Self-Cleaning

Electric Free=Standing

Range

Estufa El_ctrica

Radiante de 30" Tipo

"lndependiente" con Autolimpieza

Models, Modelos 9t!.95482, 95487, 95489

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t =

229C4020P208=6 (SR-10413)

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S,A, vvv_.sears.com

SELFoCLEANINGRADIANT FREE-STANDINGRANGE

Tableof Contents

Range Safety ......... 3-8

Anti-Tip Bracket ..... 3, 4

Features of Your Range ' 9

Removal of Packaging Tape .. 9

Cooking Zones ........... t0

Hot Cooktop indicator Lights 10 Cooking Utensils and Woks •10

Home Canning Tips ....... 11

Checking Your Cookware. 11

Cookware Performance .... 11

Radiant Coils ......... t I

Temperature Lirniter. . 11

Control Settings ......... 12

HourlMinule Arrow Pad ........ 13

Temp Recall .......... 13

Display .............. i3

Oven Light Swilch ........... 13

Indicator Lights ................. 13

To Black Out The Display ..... 13

F-Codes ........... 13

PF Code ......... t4

Automatic Oven Shutoff .. 14

To Set The Clock ..... 15

To Set The Timer .............. 15

To Reset The Timer ....... 15

To Cancel The Timer ....... 15

Baking .... 16-17

Oven Cooking Tips . 18-20

Strong Smell or Odor ........ 18

Aluminum Foi! ..... 18

Oven Vent .............. 18

Peeking ...... 18

Preheating ............. t8

Oven Light ...................... I8

Baking With Margarine 18

Bakeware Placement .... 19

Bakeware . . 19

Element Cycling .................. 19

Oven Racks .............. 19

Oven Control .......... 20

Broiling ........... :.......... 21-22

Self-Cleaning Cycle ......... 23-24

Glass-Ceramic Cooktop

Cleaning .............. 25-26

Control Panel ........ 27

Broiler Pan and Grid ..... 27

Walls of the Oven .............. 27

Drawer and Sides of Range. 27 Oven Door Glass 27

Door Vent Trim ....... 27

Control Knobs .......... 28

Oven Light Bulb .................. 28

Oven Racks ........ 29

Oven Door ............ 29-30

Storage Drawer ...... 31

Before Calling for

Service .......... 32-34

Temperature Adjustment 20, 35

Warranty ................. 38

Consumer Service Numbers 76

For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model and serial numbers in the space provided. They are located on the front

frame behind the storage drawer,

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

IMFORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE |NSTRUCTIOHS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas

or electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,

including the following:

Injury to Persons ::"

Could Result ,.:

Install Anti-Tip

Device Packed _:_!

With Range ;.

See Installation _ Instructions

These ANTI-TIP bracket installation instructions are for wood or concrete

floors and walls Any other type of construclion may require special

installation techniques to provide

adequate fastening of the ANTI-TIP bracket to the floor and wal!

The use of this bracket does not prevent tipping of the range when

bracket is not properly installed NOTE: The installation of the

ANTI-TIP bracket must meet all

local codes for securing appliance

Step I

Locating the bracket

A, Locate the bracket against the rear

waft and either the right or left

cabinet If the countertop

overhangs the cabinel, offset the

bracket from the cabinet by the amount of overhang If there is no adjacent cabinet, position the edge

of the bracket at the desired location of the range side panel

B. Use the bracket as a template

and mark 2 hole positions on the

wall and 2 hole positions on the

floor Use either the wood or concrete floor set of positions,

depending on your floor type

See Fig. 1

Adjacent Cabinet or

Final Location of Range Side Panel

Wood ,i ii:!i:I! ;i il

Bracket _,:;i_X_;j "_

Rear / ..... <.... :"

Leveling Leg

Wall Holes

":_ Concrete

Floor Holes

Fig. 1

continued on next page

/N/PORTANTSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Anti-Tip Bracket (contd.)

Step 2

Anti-tip bracket installation A. Wood Construction:

1. Floor: Drill a Vs"pilot hole in

the center of each pre-marked wood floor hole position (a nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available),

AND

2. Wail: Drill an angled W pilot hole (as shown in Fig. 2) in

the center of each pre-marked

wall hole position (a nail or awl

may be used if a drill is not available)

ATTACHMENT TO WALL AND FLOOR

Bracket. _:1

:i Wall

i ScrewMust ]_:, Plate

_ J EnterWood IfH =

.................+, ++r++.+,><(

Fig. 2

B, Mount the ANTI-TIP bracket

with the 4 screws provided as illustrated in Fig, 2

C. Concrete Construction:

Hardware required:

4 each +/+"x 11/2"lag bolt 4 each 1/a"O D sleeve

anchor

2, Drill-the recommended size

hole for the anchors into the concrete at the center of each

pre-marked concrete floor and

wall hole position Install the

sleeve anchor into the drilled holes and then install the lag

bolts through the bracket DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE

BOLTS

Step 3

Checking the installation

A+

Complete the installation of

the range per the installation

instructions provided with it Check if the ANTI,TIP bracket is installed and engaged properly

Remove the kick panel or storage

drawer and inspect the REAR

LEVELING LEG. Make sure it fits securely into the slot See Fig, 1.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

_! ARNING! To prevent

accidental tipping of the

range from abnormal use,

including excessive loading of the oven door, attach the range to the

wall or floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied. If the

range is moved for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure

the Anti-Tip device is re-engaged

properly when the range is slid back in the opening. Failure to do so could result in the range tipping

and may cause personal injury. To inspect the Anti-Tip device, remove

the storage drawer and look to see

if the rear leg leveler fully engages

the slot in the bracket.

Important: To ensure safety for

yourself, family, and home, please

read your Owner's Manual carefully Keep it handy for reference Pay close attention to Safety Sections, BE

SURE your appliance is installed and grounded by a qualified technician

• DO NOT leave children alone or unattended near an appliance

in use

• TEACH CHILDREN not to play with controls or any part of the

appliance, and not to sit, climb or stand on the door, or any other part of the appliance

• CAUTION: NEVER STORE

items of interest to children on

the backguard or in cabinets above

the appliance Children climbing on the appliance could be seriously

injured

• KEEP THIS book for later use

- NEVER USE your appliance for warming or heating the room

, NEVER TRY 1o repair or replace

any part of the appliance unless instructions are given in this

manual All other work should be done by a qualified technician

, ALWAYS KEEP combustible walt

coverings, curtains, dishcloths, towels, potholders, and other linens a safe distance from the appliance

° NEVER HEAT unopened food

containers Pressure buildup can cause the container to burst and

cause injury

° NEVER LEAVE containers of fat or

drippings in your oven

° ALWAYS KEEP the oven and

surface unit areas free from things that wilt burn Food, wooden

utensils, and grease buildup could catch fire. Plastic utensils could

melt and canned foods could explode Your appliance should

never be used as a storagearea

• ALWAYS KEEP your appliance clear of things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids)

° NEVER TRY to clean a hot surface.

Some cleaners produce noxious fumes, and wet cloths-or sponges

could cause steam burns

• NEVER WEAR loose-fitting clothing when using your appliance

° NEVER USE a towel or other bulky

cloth as a potholder Make sure the

pothotder is dry Moist potholders and wet cloths or sponges could

cause steam burns DO NOT let

potholders touch hot heating

elements

/MFORTAflTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• DO NOT touch cooking zones, surfaces near them, or interior oven

surfaces These may be hot enough to cause burns even though they are dark in color During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or

flammable material contact the zones or hot surfaces until they have

had time to cool Other surfaces near the oven vent openings, oven

door and window, and cooktop surfaces may also be hot enough to

cause burns

o ONLY certain kinds of glass or

ceramic cookware can be used for cooktop cooking Make sure the

cookware you choose to use is

designed for cooktop cooking without breaking due to the sudden temperature change

• ALWAYS USE care when touching cooking zones They will

retain heat after the range has been turned off.

° NEVER BLOCK the oven air vent

behind the right rear cooktop cooking zone.

, COOKWARE USED for cooktop

cooking should be flat on the bottom and large enough to cover the heating zone being used

Undersized utensils expose the heating zone and may result in

direct contact or ignition of clothing The proper size utensil will also improve efficiency

NEVER LEAVE cooking zones unattended at high settings Boiiovers result in smoking or

greasy spills which could catch fire

° NEVER cook on a broken cooktop;

cleaning solutions and spillage could penetrate it and create the

risk of electrical shock or fire. Conlact a qualified technician for

repairs

° ALWAYS TURN utensil handles

inward and away from other cooking zones to reduce the risk of burns,

ignition, unintended contact, and spillage

,,,WHEN PREPARING flaming foods

under the vent hood, turn the fan on

,, PLACE OVEN RACKS in the

desired position while the oven is

cool If racks must be moved while

oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the hot oven element

° AFTER BROILING, always take the

broiler pan and grid out of the oven and clean them Leftover grease in the broiler pan could catch fire the

next time you use your oven

ALWAYS USE care when opening

the oven door Let hot air and steam

escape before moving foods, NEVER USE aluminum foil to line

the oven botlom Improper use of foil could start a fire, or electrical

shock could result

/MPO A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in this manual Follow all cleaning

instructions Be sure to remove broiler pan and grid before the self-clean cycle

• NEVER RUB, move, clean,

or damage the door gasket on

self-cleaning ranges It is essential for a good seal

° NEVER TRY to clean utensils,

cookware, removable parts, or

broiler pan and grid in the self-clean

cycle

• DO NOT USE oven cleaners - No commercial oven cleaner or

protective coating of any kind

should be used in or around any

part of the oven

• IF THE SELF.CLEANING mode

malfunclions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician

!MPORTANT 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 birth defects or other reproductive harm and

requires businesses to warn their customers of potential exposure to

such substances. The fiberglass

insulation in a self-cleaning oven will give off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open door or window or using a

ventilation fan or hood.

IMPORTANT: 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.

READ AND UNDERSTAND

THIS iNFORMATiON NOW!

Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire.

Never use water on a grease fire; it will only spread the flames.

COOKTOP GREASE F|RE:

Never pick up a flaming pan... 1, Turn off the surface elements

Smother the flame with a tightly fitting lid, use baking soda, or

use a dry chemical, foam, or

halon-type extinguisher

OVEN F|RE: Do not try to move the pant

1. Close the oven door and turn

controls off

2. tf fire continues, carefully open the door, throw baking soda on the fire, or use a dry chemical, foam,

or haton-type extinguisher

OPERATION

PROTECTIHGTHECOOKTOP

• DO NOT slide cookware across your cooktop,

• DO NOT use a dishtowel or sponge

to clean or wipe your cooktop

* DO NOT use scouring powders or

plastic, nylon, or metal cleaning pads on your cooktop

o DO NOT apply your cooktop

cleaning creme to the cooktop

surface if the surface is hot

• READ the instruction label on the cooktop cleaning creme bottle

before attempting to clean the surface of your cooktop

• AFTER cleaning the cooktop surface, be sure to wipe off any residue that may be left from the

creme with a dry paper towel

,, FOR MAJOR spills, turn the surface

control knob to OFF, Use a dry paper towel to wipe up spill, then

use a razor scraper (held with a potholder) at a 45° angle against

the surface of the cooktop to scrape remaining spill from the hot cooking zone,

• DO NOT cook directly on the surface of the glass

• DO NOT use the cooktop as a cutting board

, DO NOT use a knife or any sharp

object on the cooktop sea! around the outer edge of the glass because

it wilt cut or damage it

(_j \'_ CAUTION. When

L._1 the surface controls

"._" are turned off, the Hot

Surface Indicator light will remain lit until the cooktop

surface has cooled to approximately 150°F° The

glass ceramic surface will

retain heat after the indicator

light goes out. Use caution

until the cooktop surface has

had time to cool.

Sugar spills (such as iellies, fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastic can

cause pitting of the cooktop surface unless the spill is removed while it is

still hot Special care should be taken when removing hot substances

Follow these instructions carefully and

remove soil while spill is hot t. Turn off the cooking zone affected

by the spill Remove the utensifs

2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper at a 45° angle against the cooktop and scrape

hot spill to a coot area outside the

cooking zone

3, With the spill in a cool area, use

a dry paper towel to remove the spillover Any spill remaining

should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled Do not

continue to use the soiled cooking zone until all of the spiil has been

removed Follow the steps under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process

OPERATION

Oven Light Swltcf 4 Removable

Cooktop Control

Knobs

Ceramic-Glass

Cooktop

Self-Clean

Lock

Oven Door

Latch

Broil Element

FEATURESOFYOURRANGE

Clock and Timer Control

Surface Indicator Light

Oven Vent

Cooking

Zone

Self-Cleaning

Interior

Broiler Pan and

Grid

Removable

en Rack

Bake Element

Model and Serial Number

Location

Removable Oven Door

Removable Self-Clean Storage Drawm Gasket

To remove the adhesive residue left from packaging lape, use household dishwashing liquid, mineral oi!, or cooking oil With a soft cloth rub into the area and allow to soak Rinse and dry well. Repeat procedure using an appliance polish to ensure no damage is done to the range This should be done before the range is turned on for the first time, The tape cannot be removed once the range has heated. Packaging tape may be found in the following areas:

Cooktop Surface, Control Panel Area, Door Handle, Door Trim, and Oven Area

OPERATION

CooktopCooking

Before using your new radiant cooktop, clean it with the Cooktop

Cleaning Creme ® This will leave a

protective coating

The cooking zones are shown by the outline on lhe glass, The sign below each control knob shows you which

radiant zone is turned on by that knob

Cooking Zones

O0 @0 O@

Left Left Right

Rear Front Front

A Hot Cooktop Indicator Light will

glow when any radiant element is turned on, and wilt remain on until the

surface has cooled to approximately 150°F

Use pans and woks that are flat on the bottom The size of the pan should be

the same size as the zone used when

cooking

Pans should be flat on bottom,

Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a

flat-bottomed wok They are available

at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support

rings Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be

dangerous Placing the ring over the surface unit

will cause a buildup of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop Do

not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok is tipped over

Use only fiat.bottomed woks.

OPERAtiON

RadiantCooktopCooking

(cont.)

Be sure the canner is centered

over the zones,

Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

lJse recipes and procedures

from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers

such as BalP and Kerr®, or the Department of Agriculture

Extension Service Use caution, While canning, to

prevent burns from steam or heat

If you don't __

know if your

cookware is ............

flat on the

bottom, try this test Turn your pan

upside down on the countertop, and place the edge of a ruler flat against

the surface of the pan Rotale the ruler in a full circle, checking as you turn for any space between the two surfaces The bottom of the pan and the edge of the ruler should fit flush against each other all the way

across

Stainless Steel: Highly recommended for use with your new

cooktop Especially good with a clad

bottom

Aluminum: Heavyweight aluminum cookware recommended

Cast Iron: Cast-iron coot<ware that is completely covered with porcelain

enamel is recommended Cast iron that is not covered with porcelain enamel may scratch the glass

ceramic surface of the cooktop

Copper Bottom: Has good performance, but it can leave a

residue on the cooktop surface if

allowed to boil dry

Glass-Ceramic or Stoneware: Usable Check for rough edges or

burrs, which may scratch the

cooklop surface

When the knobs are turned on, coils beneath the glass radiate heat

through the glass to the cooking utensil It will take a few moments for

the coils to heat, as they do, a red glow can be seen below the surface of the cooktop

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter

The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot

The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if.

oThe pan boils dry . The pan bottom is not flat

° The pan is off center . There is no pan on the unit

OPERATION

RadiantCooktopCooking

(cont.)

MED

For quick starts, such as bringing water to a boil

For slow boil and sauteing. For steaming foods or keeping

cooked foods at serving temperature

Push in to turn the knob

, Set on or oF_

between marks for ._i"_'__o/--"" desired heat .. --I_;_. _.

The surface unit indicator light will glow when any cooking zone is

activated

OPERATION

OvenCentre/,Clock,andTimer

0 AUTOMATIC OVEN

HOUR MIN.

TEMP

RECALL ,

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0VENCLEANING- OMGVEDDORLATCHTORIGHT (:)TURNOVEhlKr.IOBTO"CLEAN',

OFF

OVEN ON O-_ T

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Your range CLOCK, TIMER, and OVEN operations are simple and easy to

understand

The HOUR/MINUTE arrow pads allow you to set the exact time you need

Touch the down arrow pad to display the selected oven temperature

The display will show.

If the time of day is showing in the display, touch the CLOCK pad once.

To bring back the display from the time of day blackout, touch the CLOCK pad twice

The time of day CLOCK

The amount of time you choose

when using the TIMER Any delayed functions or cooking

times set

The oven light switch turns the light inside the oven on or off

As you read through your manual, you wil! find what each of the individual

indicators are used for and how they will help you in understanding your

new control

If the display flashes an "F" followed by a number and beeps conlinuously,

you have a function error code Note the number after the "F" Turn the

OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the OFF position Disconnect all power to the

range for at least 30 seconds and retry the oven operation tf the "F" displays during a self-clean cycle,

check the oven door latch Make sure the latch is moved to the right as

far as it will go Turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the OFF

position Allow the oven to cool 1 hour and retry the oven operation if the problem repeats, call for service

Advise the technician what the flashing code was

OPERAtiON

OvenControl,Clock,and Timer

(cont,)

When the power to your range is turned on for the first time, or if you

experience a power failure, the display will flash "PF" By touching the CLOCK pad, the display will flash "12:00" Touch the CLOCK pad again

and follow the instructions to set the clock. Any operation set before a

power failure will need to be reset.

The oven will automatioally shut off

if it has been left on for more than t2 hours

To deactivate or reactivate the automatic shutoff, touch and hold the

MIN UP and DOWN arrow pads for about 4 seconds

OPERAT/ON

Clockand Timer

OFF _'

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I _:_;_,_'_........................ ......... _ ' ,", _,,_

t_ tlt1IIII" Illllilllllll ti_illlll#lt.

_ 1. Touch the CLOCK pad

until display flashes

2. Touch the HOUR/MIN UP or DOWN arrow pads to

set the lime of day

3. Touch the CLOCK pad

The Timer is used to time cooking processes or other household activities It does not control the

oven tt can be set for up to 11 hours and 59 minutes II will count down in

minutes untif the LAST 60 SECONDS is reached, then the control will beep

once When the countdown reaches ZERO, the control wilt beep 3 times

followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the TIMER ON/OFF pad

is touched

2_,

Touch the TIMER ON/

OFF pad "0:00" and the

TIMER indicator light wilt flash

Touch the HOURIMIN UP or DOWN arrow pads to

set the amount of time

After releasing lhe arrow pad,

the TIMER indicator light will blink three to five times The countdown will

automatically begin The TIMER indicator light wilt remain on until

the countdown reaches "0"

When the timer has started the countdown, you may touch the

CLOCK pad to return to the current time of day,

At the end of the countdown, the control will beep and the TIMER indicator Fightwill flash Touch the TIMER ONIOFF pad

REMINDER! If you hesitate while touching the

arrow pads, the display and the TIMER indicator lights will blink 3 times and return the display to the time-of-day clock. If this happens,

touch the TIMER ON/OFF pad to

start over.

tf you decide to change your set time:

If the countdown is showing in the display, touch the HOURIMIN UP

or DOWN arrow pads Select the new time

tf the time-of-day clock is showing in the display, touch the TIM ER ON/OFF pad Then, touch the HOURIMIN UP

or DOWN arrow pads Select the new time

If the countdown is showing in the display, simply change the time tf it isn't, touch the TIMER ON/OFF pad, lhen touch the TIMER ONtOFF pad to

cancel

OPERAT/Ofl

Baking

t. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB

to the temperature you want to use when baking The OVEN ON indicator light will glow

When the temperature inside the oven reaches your selected

temperature, the preheat tone will

sound and the PREHEATED indicator light will glow

2. When baking is finished, turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the

OFF position

BAKING SHELF POSITION CHART

TYPE OF FOOD SHELF POSITION

Frozen pies 4

(on cookie sheet)

Angel food cake, 3 or 4

bundt or pound cakes

Biscuiis, muffinsl ..................' _3or 4 .....

brownies, cookies,

cupcakes, layer

cakes, pies

Casseroles - 3 or 4

Turkey or Roast 1

The oven wil! turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time At

the end of the cooking time, the oven will turn off automatically

1. Make sure the correct time of day is showing in the display

2. Touch the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.

3, Touch the HOUR/MIN UP and!or

DOWN arrow pads, to set how long you want foods to cook

4. Turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the baking temperature you

want to use

The OVEN ON and AUTOMATIC OVEN indicator lights will glow.

When the temperature inside the

oven reaches the temperature you have selected, the PREHEATED

indicator light will glow.

When the set amount of cooktime

has reached zero, a tone will sound and the AUTOMATIC OVEN

indicalor light will blink until the OVEN CONTROL KNOB is turned

to the OFF position.

OPERATION

Baking(cont.)

You can set the oven control to delay start the oven, cook for a specific

length of lime, and then turn off automatically

1. Make sure the correcl time of day is showing in the display

2. Touch the COOK TIME

ON/OFF pad

3. Touch the HOUR/MIN UP andtor DOWN arrow pads, to set how

long you want foods to cook

4. Touch the START TIME ON/OFF pad

5, Touch the HOUR/MIN UP and/

or DOWN arrow pads to set the time of day you want the oven to

turn on

6. Turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the baking temperature you

want to use The OVEN ON and AUTOMATIC OVEN indicator

lights wil! glow

7. When the start time is reached, the oven wil! automatically turn

on and start cooking When the temperature inside the oven

reaches the temperature you have

selected, the PREHEATED indicator light will glow The set

amount of cooktime will count down to zero, a tone will sound,

and the AUTOMATIC OVEN indicator light will blink until the

OVEN CONTROL KNOB is turned to the OFF position

NOTE: After touching the COOK

TIME or START TIME pads, if you

hesitate before touching the HOURI MIN pads, the display will blink 3 times and return to the time of day If

this happens, repeat the operation to continue

"/7

OPERAtiON

Oven Cooking Tips

It is normal to have some odor when using your oven for the first time To help eliminate this odor, ventilate the

room by opening a window or using

a vent hood

IMPORTANT: Never cover the oven

bottom or oven rack with aluminum foil Improper use can cause poor

heat flow, poor baking results, and may damage the oven finish To prevent staining from spillovers, you may place a piece of aluminum foil_or

a cookie sheet on the rack below the food which may spill over

Opening the door often to check foods will cause heat loss and poor

baking results.

Preheating is bringing the temperature up to the Iemperature you will be using during baking Let the oven preheat thoroughly when recipes call for preheating

To prolong the life of your oven light bulb, follow this helpful tip. Always turn the light off when the oven is not in use or during a clean cycle if your oven light is left on for

an extended period of time, the oven will be warm when the door is opened due to the heat generated from the oven light bulb

The oven vent is located behind the right rear cooking zone This area

could become hot during oven use

tt is normal for steam to come out

of the vent andlor collect moisture

underneath when oven is in use

The vent is important for proper air circulalion Never block this vent.

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat by weight--the federal requirement for products labeled "margarine") You wil! gel poor results if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies, or candies are

made with low-fat spreads Low-fat spreads contain less fat and more water The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of favorite baked recipes The lower the fat content of a spread

product, the more noticeable these differences become To ensure best

results, use margarine, butter, or stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil

OPEBAT/ON

OvenCookingTips(cont.)

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

much as possible If baking with more than one pan, place the pans

so each has at least 1 to tW' of air space around it If baking four cake

layers at the same time, place two layers on rack 2 and two layers on

rack 4 Stagger pans on the rack so one is not directly above the other

FLAT COOKIE SHEETS, without

sides, allow air to circulate all around the cookies for even browning

SHINY PANS reflect heat and are perfect for cakes and quick breads

that need a light brown crust GLASS, DARK NON-STICK,

OR DARKENED-BY-AGE BAKEWARE absorbs heat and can be used for yeast breads, pie crust, or

foods that need a brown crust The oven temperature should be reduced

by 25°F

The Oven Temperature Sensor continuously senses and controls the

temperature inside the oven To keep a constant set temperature, the elements will cycle (turn on and off during cooking)

The oven racks are designed wilh stops, a convenience as well as a

safety precaution The guides have a

bump to prevent the racks from tilting when they are pulled out of the oven This design allows the racks to be

inserted in only one way+

Bump in

Rack Guide

Your oven has six (6) rack positions The top position is only a guide It cannot be used as a rack position

Guides

4 ¢'_._ #,- 4

Always place oven racks in the

proper position while oven is cool. CAUTION: When you are using the rack

in the lowest position (!), you will need to use caution when pulling the rack

out We recommend that you pull the

rack out several inches and then, using two potholders, pull the rack out by holding the sides of it The rack is low and you could be burned if you place

your hand in the middle of the rack and

pull all the way out Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using a rack in the lowest position (1)

OPERATION

OvencookingTips(cont.)

You may fee! that your new oven cooks differently than the oven it

replaced We recommend that you

use your new oven a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide If you feet your oven is too hot or too coot for your cooking prefer- ence, see Do-it-Yourself Adjustment

in the back of this manual to make the adjustment

NOTE: On some models the Oven

Control Knob must be pushed in

before turning.

Your oven control has a selector

knob for setting Bake, Broil, or

Clean Simply turn the knob to the

bake temperature setting you want to

use or to BROIL or CLEAN,

, OFF _t

The Indicator Lights;

• PREHEATED indicator light - turns on and stays on when oven has reached selected temperature

o OVEN ON indicator light - turns on

and stays on when a Bake, Broil, or Clean function has been chosen

_,CLEAN indicator light - turns on

and stays on for self-clean If the CLEAN indicator light flashes,

you should check for one of the following:

•1. The latch handle is locked during a baking function,

2. The latch handle is not locked during a self-clean function

Broiling is cooking by direct heat from the upper element The oven door

should remain opened to the broil stop position during broiling

It is not necessary to preheat the oven when broiling Use the broiler pan and grid lhat came with your range Both

are designed for proper drainage of fat and liquids

it_. II . " ............ 2t_ _'' _-z .... _.,

lf foil is used, it must be

molded tightly to the grid

and slits cut into the foil

to match those of the grid. This allows fats and liquids to drain into the broiler pan, preventing

fire and excessive smoke. Always remove the

pan and grid from the oven, Storing

or forgetting a

soiled broiler pan in the oven is a potential smoke

or fire hazard.

The U S Department of Agriculture recommends to cook meat and

poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F

and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects

against food-borne illness The closer you place foods to the

broil element, the faster foods brown on the outside yet remain red to pink

in the center Moving meats away from the element

will allow the meat to cook to the center while browning on the outside

Using this positioning, cook side 1 at least 2 minutes longer than side 2 If your oven is connected to 208 volts, you may want to use a higher rack position and!or broil foods longer

The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature, and your preference of

the doneness of the meat will affect broiling The chart on the next page is

based on meats at refrigerator

temperature

1. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to BROIL

2. When broiling is finished, turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the

OFF position

OPERATION

Broiling(cont.)

FOOD

GroundBeef

WeltDone

BeefSteaks

Raret Medium WeUDone

Rare1

Medium

WellDone Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread(Toast) orEngtish

Muffins Lobster

Tails

BROILING GUIDE (Hi Broil)

Ham Slices (precooked)

PorkChops WellDone

LambChops

Medium WellDone

Medium

WellDone

QUANTITY AND/OR

THICKNESS

I lb(4patties} ½"to_" thick

4 Ibs(12patUes)

¾"to1"thick (t to1½lbs)

1½"thick

(2to2½lbs)

I whole,culup(2io2,_Ibs), splitlengthwise Breast

2to4slices 2(split)

2to4 (6to8oz each)

SHELF

POSITION

6 5 5

4 4

: i .u

5 6

FIRST SIDE TIME (MIND)

i0 10

2O 25

3-4

18-20

SECOND

SIDE TIME

(aiR,)

4 6

8 8

I0-12

Donot

turnover

COMMENTS

Spaceevenly

Steakslessthan¾"thickare

difficult1ocookrare

Slashfat

Bru"h"achsidew)(hme) ed

butterBroilskin-sidedown

first

SpaceevenlyPlaceEnglish muffinscut-side.upandbrush

wilhbutter,ifdesired

Fish 1(bfillets¼"to½"th(ck 5 5 5

Salmon Steaks 2(1"thick) 5 10 5 TurncarefullyDonotturn

Fillets 2{_" to3,4"thick) 5 10 skin.sidedown.

½"thick 4 6 6 1"thick 4 8 8

2(½"thick) 4 fO lO Slashfat 2 (1"thick)about! Ib, 4 15 15

Slashfat5

5 5

2(I"th(ck),about10to12oz

2 (l'h"lhlck)aboutIIb

4 9

Cutthroughbackofshell

SpreadopenBrushwilh

meltedbutte[beforebroiling

andafterhalfofbroilingtime. Handleandturnverycarefully

Brushwithlemonbutterbefore andduringcooking,ifdesire&

•r The US Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only t40°F means some food poisoning organisms may survive,"

(Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985,)

CAREANDCLEANING

Self-CleaningCycle

Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven racks, utensils, and any foil that may be in the oven

Soil on the front frame and outside the gasket on the door

liner will need to be cleaned by hand

Front

Frame

,__" Door Gasket

_-_" Door Liner "_"_ \"

Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads, or

cleansers such as Soft Scrub ® to remove any soil Rinse well with clean

water and dry

3. Wipe up any heavy spitlovers on the oven bottom

Do not clean the gasket The fiberglass material of the oven

door gasket cannot withstand abrasion tt is essential for the

gasket to remain intact If you notice it becoming worn or frayed,

it should be replaced

The gasket is designed to have a 5_-6' gap at the bottom of the door This allows for proper air circulalion

Door Panel Gasket

Door Liner

It is normal for your oven door to give the appearance of not having a good

seal against the range This is due to the gasket The location of the gasket

on the door maintains a good seal and prevents any heat loss

--_ tensils should never be

left in the oven during a

self-clean cycle.

The oven racks may be cleaned during the self-clean cycle, but will lose their luster and become hard to slide. If you

choose to leave them in during the cycle, wiping them down with vegetable oil after the cycle will

help them slide easier. For the first clean cycle, vent the

room with an opened window or hood vent. This will reduce the

odor produced when heating new parts.

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