Kenmore Dual Fuel Range, Range Use & Care Manual

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Dual Fuel Range

Use & Care Guide

ENGLISH

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8
Visit our website: www.sears.ca

318203951 (0607) Rev. A

Table of Contents

Kenmore Pro Range Warranty.................................................. 2

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

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

Serial Plate Location .................................................................. 5

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion .................... 5

Protection Agreements ............................................................. 6

Range Features .......................................................................... 7

Before Setting Surface Controls .............................................. 8

Setting Surface Controls ...................................................... 9-10

Please carefully read and save these instructions

This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several
models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your
appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating
and maintaining any appliance.

Kenmore Pro Appliance Warranty

One Year 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 or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.

Five-Year Limited Warranty

For five years from the date of purchase, when this range is installed, operated, and maintained according to all instructions
supplied with this product, Sears will replace the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons below. After
the first year, customer must pay labor cost of installation.

• Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock.

• Cooktop elements if they are defective.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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 limitations on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Surface Cooking.................................................................. 11-12

Before Setting Oven Controls ............................................ 12-13

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

Oven Baking Information ......................................................... 14

Self-Cleaning ............................................................................ 15

To Set the Self-Clean Cycle ..................................................... 15

General Care & Cleaning .................................................... 16-20

Before You Call .................................................................... 21-22

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Printed in United States

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or

serious injury.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or

moderate injury, or product damage.

If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

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

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

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

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

— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified

installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

tipping, the range must be secured by
properly installed anti-tip bracket(s)
provided with the range. To check if the
bracket(s) is installed properly, remove the
lower panel or storage drawer and verify
that the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for
proper anti-tip bracket(s) installation.

• All ranges can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed
with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of

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• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after

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

• Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with Canadian Standards
CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2 and Canadian
Electrical Code, part 1, and local requirements. Install

only per installation instructions provided in the literature
package for this appliance.

• In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker
or fuse box and how to turn off the gas supply at the
main shutoff valve.

• 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 to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

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

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

Do not use the oven for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children

in the cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the

range to reach items could be seriously injured.

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater

to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon

monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

• Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven or near surface burners. 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 appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property
damage.

• Do not leave children alone—Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on

any part of the appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR

THESE BURNERS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface

burners and oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface burners
may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient
time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop,
surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and

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Important Safety Instructions

surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.

• Wear proper apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials contact hot surfaces.

• Do not use water or flour on grease fires—Smother
the fire with 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.

In case of fire or gas leak, be sure to turn

off the main gas shutoff valve.

• Use only 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.

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

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is
to be stored or discarded.

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

oven may begin to operate again. Food left unattended
could catch fire or spoil.

Use proper flame size—Adjust flame size

so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relation of utensil to flame will also improve
cooking efficiency.

Do not use stove top grills on the burner
grates of sealed gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on
a sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion
and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above
allowable current standards. This can be hazardous to your
health.

Electronic controllers can be damaged by
cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the
first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of
time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the power supply.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting
the burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then
adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil.

• Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one

or more surface burners of different sizes. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion

of the surface burner to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the
surface burner will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface burners—To reduce the risk

of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due
to unintentional contact with the utensil. The handle of the
utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and
does not extend over adjacent surface burners.

• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers

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

• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a
cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective
liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire or short circuit.

• Glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer’s recommendations for rangetop use.

• Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a
burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the
cooktop or burners because the covers may cause
overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and
cause combustion problems.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop—If cooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean cooktop glass with caution—If a wet sponge or

cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.

• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp

objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN

• Use care when opening 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 under the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns.
Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

• Placement of oven racks. Always place oven racks in

desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be
moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to

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reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating
elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.

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

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

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.

Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing

so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the
appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing light bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation

hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When you are flaming
food under the hood, turn the fan on. Refer to the hood
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• In the self-Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in
this Use and Care Guide. Before self cleaning the oven,

remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the
oven.

• Do not use oven cleaners—No commercial oven cleaner
or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used
in or around any part of the oven.

• Do not clean door gasket—The door gasket is essential
for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage
or move the gasket.

• Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left
in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

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

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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 the serial plate.

Model No. _____________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________
Date of purchase _______________________________
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number printed
on the serial plate. The serial plate is located as
shown below.

Remember to record the serial number for future
reference.

Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas or Propane (L.P.) Gas.
It is shipped from the factory for use with Natural Gas.

If you wish to convert the appliance to LP Gas, use the supplied LP
Gas conversion kit and instructions, contained in an envelope
marked FOR LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION. The conversion

must be performed by a Sears or other qualified LP service
dealer following the supplied instructions.

additions, changes or conversions required for this
appliance to operate with either LP or Natural Gas
must be made by a Sears or other qualified LP
service dealer.

Serial Plate Location

To avoid serious injury or death, any

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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years
of dependable operation. But like all products, it may
require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can
save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect
yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life
of your new product. Here’s what’s included in the
Agreement:

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Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists

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Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on
all covered repairs

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“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement
of your covered product if four or more product failures
occur within twelve months

9

Product replacement if your covered product can’t be
fixed

9

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request – no extra charge

9

Fast help by phone – phone support from a Sears
representative on products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling

9

Power surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations

9

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend
on Sears HomeCentral® for service. With over 2400
Service Technicians and more than a million parts and
accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and
skills to ensure our pledge: We Service What We Sell.

Your Kenmore® product is designed, manufactured
and tested to provide years of dependable operation. But
like all products, it may require service from time to time.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

· Is your way to buy tomorrow’s service at today’s price

· Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and
tear

· Provides phone support from a Sears representative on
products requiring in-home repair

· Even if you don’t need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to
ensure that your product is in proper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For more information about
Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements,
call 1-800-361-6665

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is
all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment
on-line.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who
have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for
years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information call
1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home
appliances, garage door openers, water heaters,
and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call

1-800-4-MY-HOME

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Range Features

Your
Dual Fuel
Range
Features
At a Glance

Left Rear &
Bridge Burner
Knob

Left Front Burner
Knob

Convection Fan
Cover

Oven Function
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Convection
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Searing Grill

Griddle

Temperature
Probe Outlet

One Piece
Door Handle

Stainless
Steel Trim

Dishwasher Safe
Burner Grates

Dishwasher Safe
Center Burner Grate

Broil Element

Self-Cleaning
Oven

Adjustable
Oven Racks

Interior
Halogen
Oven Light

Stainless
Steel Oven
Door with
Large Window
Opening

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*9,000 BTU
Burner

*9,000 BTU
Burner

*9,000 BTU
Burner

* 27,000 BTU when used with all 3

burners combined as a Bridge Burner.

5,000 BTU
Simmer Burner

17,200 BTU
Power Burner

Glass Cooktop

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates

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

1. Be sure to follow the Installation Instructions when install­ing your new range.

2. Remove all packing tape from cooktop. Remove Burner
Caps and Burner Heads (See Figure 1).

3. Discard all packing material located under all Burner
Heads (if applicable).

4. To replace Burner Heads & Caps, match the letters
located under center of Burner Caps with the letters
located inside Burner Head (only positions A & F are
marked with letters - See Figure 1). Place all Burner Heads
& Caps on the cooktop (See Figure 1) while carefully
aligning the Electrodes into slots or holes of the Burner
Heads (Figure 4). Note: The Burner Heads should sit flat on
Cooktop Burner Skirts.

5. Replace Bridge Burner Caps. These include one Bridge
Burner Center Cap (rectangular shaped) and the two
Bridge Burner End Caps (The Bridge Burner End Caps
will fit either the front or rear Bridge Burner Head loca­tions). Make sure that the tabs located under the Bridge
Burner Caps fall into the slots located in the Bridge
Burner Head (See arrows in Figure 3) and that all the
Bridge Burner Caps lie flat and evenly on the Bridge
Burner Head.

6. Unpack Burner Grates. NOTE: Do not force End Burner
Grates down on cooktop. Position Burner Grates on
cooktop and check that all the Burner Grate legs lie on the
glass surface.

7. Place Center Burner Grate between the end Burner
Grates.

REMEMBER — DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD,

CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO
ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. Always

keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever
the surface burners are in use.

Bridge Burner Head

Figure 1

Figure 3

Bridge
Burner
End
Cap

Bridge
Burner
Center
Cap

Bridge
Burner
End
Cap

Orifice
Holder

Figure 2

Electrodes

must align into slot or hole

for each Burner Head

Figure 4

Locations of the Gas Surface Burners (See
Figure 5)

The SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate
sauces, etc. This burner is located at the right rear burner
position on the cooktop.

The STANDARD sized burner are used for most surface
cooking needs. These burners are located at the left front
and left rear positions on the cooktop.

The POWER burner is best used for bringing large
quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when
preparing larger quantities of food. This burner is located at
the right front position on the cooktop.

The BRIDGE burner is best suited when using rectangular
or long shaped cookware. The left rear and left middle are
combined and controlled by the same control knob. The left
front burner may also be added for a total of 3 burners.

Left RearLeft Front

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Setting Surface Controls

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Do not place plastic
items such as salt and pepper shakers,
spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use.

These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wood spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

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

Operating the Gas Surface Controls:

1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2. Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of

the OFF position (See Figure 1).

3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four
electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only
the burner you are turning on will ignite.

4. Visually check that the burner has a flame.

5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size.
The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the
knob indicator settings to adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook
with the surface control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic
ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position.)

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

For most cooking

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

*Flame Size Type of Cooking

, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a

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Proper

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flame size

High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.
Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types
of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A

good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each
cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Clean burner if flame is yellow­orange.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount
and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size
appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer
edge of the pan.

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher
flame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned
by the flame (Figure 2).

For deep fat frying,

knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be
greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown quickly and the center will be
undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the
food will neither brown nor cook properly.

use a thermometer and adjust the surface control

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Figure 2

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Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)

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Setting the Bridge Burner

The Bridge Burner should be used with rectangular shaped cookware. Cookware like the cast­iron Griddle that is supplied with your cooktop is designed specifically for best results with the
Bridge Burner.

The Bridge Burner feature may be used to combine the cooking power of 2 or if needed 3 gas
surface Burners located along the left-hand side of the glass cooktop. The left rear and left center
Burners are controlled by the left rear surface Control Knob. In addition the left front Burner may
be added to the Bridge Burner with the left front gas Control Knob.

Operating only the Left Rear Burner

1. Place cooking utensil centered over the left-rear surface Burner Grate.

2. Push the left rear surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF

position (See Figure 2).

3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All electronic surface ignitors

will spark at the same time. However, only the left rear Burner will ignite.

4. Visually check that the left-rear burner has lit. Adjust the flame size by turning the

control knob between the first HI and LO settings (See Figure 3). DO NOT cook with
the surface control knob in the LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue to
spark if the knob is left in the LITE position).

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Operating the Bridge Burner

1. Place cooking utensil centered over the left-rear surface Burner Grate.

2. Push the left rear surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of

the OFF position (See Figure 2).

3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position (See Figure 2 & 3). Note:

All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only
the selected surface Burner will lite.

4. Visually check that the left rear Burner has lit.

5. Continue to rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise past the first LO

setting to the arrow marked Multi. The left center burner will lite.

6. Visually check that both the left rear and left center Burners are lit. Adjust

the flame size by turning the control knob between the second HI and LO
settings (See Figure 3).

7. Add the left front Burner if needed. Once lit, visually adjust the flame size

of the left front Burner to match the flame size of the Bridge Burner. DO
NOT cook with any of the surface control knobs in the LITE position (The
electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE
position).

Figure 3

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Bridge Burner (left rear + left
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Left Center Burner
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Surface Cooking

Use Proper Cookware

Cookware should
have flat bottoms that
make good contact
with the entire surface
heating element.
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure

1). Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using cookware
as shown in Figure 2.

Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.

Figure 1

CORRECT

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pan sizes match the amount
of food to be prepared.

• Made of material that
conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

INCORRECT

• Curved and warped pan bottoms.

• Pan overhangs burner grate by
more than 2.5 cm (1”).

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Flame extends beyond pan.

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in
the oven or on the cooktop.

Using a wok

Woks

on your cooktop are available in most
cookshop or hardware stores. Round­bottomed woks (with a support ring
that does not extend beyond the
burner circumference) may also be
used. The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safely when it is filled
with large amounts of liquids (soup
making) or fat (frying).

Wire trivets:

Cookware bottoms must be in direct
contact with the grates.

Figure 2

* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be

used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.

with flat bottoms suitable for use

Do not use wire trivets.

DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
burner circumference. Because this
ring traps heat, the surface unit and
cooktop surface could be damaged.

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Surface Cooking

Care & Seasoning of the Griddle

Before first use:

• Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.

• Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle).

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.

• Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before remov-

ing.

• The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If

desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.

After each use:

• To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered.

• After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.

• DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.

• Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before

storing.

Using the Griddle:

• Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners or over

the Bridge Burner. For location refer to Figure 1.

• Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow

preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process.

• DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the

griddle and prevent even heat distribution.

Figure 1

Before Setting Oven Controls

IMPORTANT : This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue
to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a while.

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located at right side of the front panel
and visible when the oven door is open. When the oven
is on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results.

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To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto
the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack
upward and slide the rack back into place.

Removing and Replacing Oven Racks

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Before Setting Oven Controls (cont’d)

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven

racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be
HOT and may cause burns.

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch
each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must
circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around
the food.

Oven Ladder Racks

This appliance is equipped with an oven ladder rack system which
allows oven racks to be placed in multiple positions. This system also
facilitates the removal of oven racks and will give you more precise
control of the desired baking results.

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TO A SELF CLEAN OPERATION).

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To remove an oven ladder rack, pull the
rack upward and remove it from the

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guides in the oven cavity.

1 Oven Rack

Multiple Oven Racks

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Always use oven mitts when the oven

Ladder

Rack

Removal

Ladder Rack Positions

Setting Oven Controls

For oven settings, refer to the electronic oven control guide supplied with this appliance.

To replace an oven ladder rack, fit the
rack onto the guides of the oven cavity
and push downward.

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Ladder Rack

Replacement

Oven Baking Information

For best results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to
preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.

The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Refer to “Adjusting the Oven Temperature” section in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.

Baking Problems and Solutions Chart

Baking
Problems

Cookies and bis­cuits burn on the
bottom.

Cakes too dark on
top or bottom.

Cakes not done in
the center.

Causes

• Cookies and biscuits put into
the oven before the preheating
time is completed.

• Oven rack overcrowded.

• Dark pan absorbs heat too
fast.

• Cakes put into the oven be­fore preheating time is com­pleted.

• Rack position too high or low.

• Oven too hot.

• Oven too hot.

• Incorrect pan size.

• Pan not centered in oven.

Corrections

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
before placing food in oven.

• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2” to 4” (5.1 cm to

10.2 cm) of air space on all sides when placed in the
oven.

• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
before placing food in the oven.

• Use proper rack position for baking needs.

• Set oven temperature 25°F lower than recommended.

• Set oven temperature 25°F lower than recommended.

• Use pan size suggested in recipe.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 2”
to 4” (5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) of space on all sides of
pan.

Cakes not level.

Foods not done
when cooking time
is up.

• Range not level.

• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.

• Pan warped.

• Oven too cool.

• Oven overcrowded.

• Oven door opened too fre­quently.

• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water
on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is
uneven, refer to the installation instructions for level­ing the appliance.

• Be sure to allow 2” to 4” (5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) of clear­ance on all sides of each pan in the oven.

• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

• Set oven temperature 25°F higher than suggested
and bake for the recommended time.

• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the
ones to be used for baking.

• Open oven door only after shortest recommended
baking time.

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