Kenmore Elite 4.5 cu. ft. Slide-In Gas Range, 4.5 cu. ft. Slide-In Gas Range Owner's Manual
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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Model/Modelo: 790.3260*
Kenmore®
Slide-in Gas Range
Estufa de Gas
* = color number, numéro de color
P/N 139901305 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Limited Warranty .....................................................................2
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................................. 8
Setting Surface Burners.............................................................................. 10
Before Setting Oven Controls................................................................... 11
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 12
Self Clean ..................................................................................................18
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 20
Before You Call........................................................................................... 23
Kenmore 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.
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 and Canada.*
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to
province.
* In Canada, in-home repair service is not available in all areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and
transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer
is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. and Canada.
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
- Indicates a potentially
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.
Important note: Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information
that is not hazard related.
Important note:
Important Safety Notice - The California
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harms, and it requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such
substances.
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.
If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, per- sonal
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.
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.
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
appliance and be killed.
• Verify the device is
engaged with the
countertops or that the device has been
installed to the walls of the cabinet, the
wall, or the floor as per the installation
instructions
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged
with the countertop, the walls of the
cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the
installation instructions when the
appliance is moved.
• Do not operate the appliance 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.
To check if the anti-tip
bracket is installed properly, use both arms to
grasp the rear edge of the
appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt
appliance forward. When properly
installed, the appliance should not tilt
forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Wear proper apparel. Loosefitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
• Remove all tape and packaging before
using the oven. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the oven.
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 the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• 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 reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
oven.
• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
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.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
• Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
• Air curtain or other overhead range
hoods, which operate by blowing a
downward air flow on to a range, shall
not be used in conjunction with gas ranges
other than when the hood and range have
been designed, tested and listed by an
independent test laboratory for use in
combination with each other.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
• Placement of oven racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, do not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all bakeware and
utensils before moving the rack.
• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
• Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
• Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
OVEN
Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust
flame size so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the burner
flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
• Know which knob controls each surface
burner. Place a pan of food on the burner
before turning it on, and turn the burner
off before removing the pan.
• Always turn knob to the full Lite position
when igniting top burners. Visually check
that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil.
• Utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over adjacent surface
burners — To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with
the utensil, the handle of the utensil should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent
surface burners.
• Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings — Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
• Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns. Clean the oven
regularly to keep all parts free of grease that
could catch fire. Do not allow grease to
accumulate. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of
kitchen cleaners and aerosols. 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.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No 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.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
Do not touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of an oven become
hot enough to cause burns.
• When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Do not let clothing or other
flammable materials contact heating
elements or interior surfaces of oven until
they have sufficient time to cool.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns
including oven vent openings and surfaces
near these openings, oven doors, and
windows of oven doors.
Grounding Instructions
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, and
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. For your protection against
shock hazard, it should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Conversion to L.P. Gas
Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer
or electrician.
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a qualified technician.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance. The L.P.
conversion kit is provided with this appliance
and is located on the lower rear (back side)
panel of the range. Before installing the kit
be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instructions and follow them carefully when making
the installation.
Product Record: You may find the model and serial
number printed on an identification label. The label
is located on the left side of the oven frame. Open
the oven door to see the serial label.
Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open the oven door. The
serial plate is on the left side of the oven frame.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product in the corresponding space below.
Model Number:____________________________
Serial Number: ____________________________
Date of Purchase___________________________
Save your sales receipt for future reference.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Check burner cap placement before operating the
surface burners
To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame
size.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (Figure 1) should fit
snug into the center of burner head and rest level. Refer to
Figure 2 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement. Once
in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap
from side to side (Figure 3) to be sure it is centered and firmly
seated. When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the
center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner
cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off
the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps
are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
before operating the cooktop burners.
Remember:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
Burner cap
Burner cap lip
Burner head
Figure 1: Burner cap on burner head
Figure 2: Correct placement (L) Incorrect placement (R)
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT
allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to
enter the gas orifice port opening.
Installing burner grates
Do not use the surface burners without the
burner caps and burner grates properly installed. Missing pieces
or improper installation may lead to spills, burns, or damage to
your range and cookware.
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop
before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest
inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align
into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each
other and against the sides of the recess.
Figure 3: Moving cap gently until seated properly
Figure 4: How to place burner grates properly
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Using Proper Cookware
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the range cooktop.
Important: Do not place aluminum foil or any material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt
they may damage the cooktop.
For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms that
rest level on the burner grate. Before using cookware, check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware
(Figure 5).
Figure 5: Check for flat bottom cookware
Please note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame
setting needed for best cooking results.
Cookware Material Types
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge
of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
These settings are based for 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. Adjust or
clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking; start on the highest setting and then turn to a
lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations
below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various
types of cooking (Table 1)
For deep fat frying; use a thermometer and adjust the surface
knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the
fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so
quickly that the center will be under cooked. Do not attempt to
deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither
brown or cook properly.
Table 1: Suggested flame settings
Flame size Type of cooking
High flame Start most foods, bring water
to a boil, pan broiling.
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces, gravies, steaming.
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).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.
Durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached.
•Porcelain -enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material.
•Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Low flame Keep foods cooking, poach-
ing and stewing.
Correct
flame setting
Incorrect
flame setting
Figure 6: How to set flame for efficient cooking
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Setting Surface Burners
Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized
surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger
volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to
select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food
being prepared.
• The smaller Simmer burner (on some models) is best suited
for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
• The standard size burners may be used for most surface
cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center
burner.
• The larger Power burners (on some models) or TURBO BOIL
burner (on some models) are recommended for bringing
large quantities of liquid to temperature and when
preparing larger quantities of food.
To set surface burners:
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be
sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (Figure 7) and rotate to
the Lite position. While the burner is in the Lite position you
will hear the clicking sound of the igniter. Visually check to
see that the burner has lit.
3. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and
turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the
control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.
Figure 7: Proper way to turn on cooktop burners
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil or any material that
can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.
Important notes:
• Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the Lite
position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the
control knob setting remains in the Lite position.
• When setting any surface control knob to the Lite position,
all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time.
However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This can cause
uneven heating results.
• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting
surface burners 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.
• When operating the oven, it is possible for residual heat
from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually
transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door. The knobs can become very hot to the touch.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) website and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
oset
oven rack
bottom oven
rack
flat handle
oven rack
at
oven rack
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the control panel. When the oven
is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary
for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Do not block oven vent. Steam or moisture may appear on or
around the oven vent during the cooking process. This is normal.
Do not block oven vent:
Figure 8: Oven vent in rear of range top
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. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock, or fire.
Be sure to remove all oven racks and accessories before starting a self clean cycle.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
•To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
•To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it
reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly
and slide out.
•To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward
slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure
oven racks are level before using.
Types of Oven Racks
Figure 9: Variety of racks and their uses
• The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack
(some models) may be used for most cooking needs.
• The offset oven rack (on 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 allows several additional
positions between the flat rack positions.
Air circulation in the oven
For best air circulation when baking, allow a space of 2 inches
(5 cm) around the bakeware for proper air circulation. Be sure
pans and bakeware do not touch each other, the oven door,
sides, or back of the oven cavity.
Hot air must be able to circulate around bakeware for even
heat to reach the food.
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Oven Controls
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
2. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.
3. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed
for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end
of set time.
4. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self Clean cycle.
5. Timer ON/OFF - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set
the Continuous Bake feature.
6. Delay Start - Use with Bake and Self Clean functions to
program a delayed start bake or delayed start self clean
cycle.
7. OVEN ON indicator light - Glows each time the oven
cycles on to maintain the set oven temperature.
8. PREHEAT indicator light - Is on when oven is preheating.
Stays on until the oven reaches the desired temperature.
9. DOOR LOCKED indicator light - Is on when door locks or
unlocks and when oven lockout is active.
10. Up arrow - Use with the function keys to accept settings
and adjust temperature and times.
11. Down arrow - Use with the function keys to accept settings
and adjust temperature and times
12. Bake - Selects Bake function.
13. Broil - Selects Broil function.
14. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and
timer.
15. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at
serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
16. OVEN LOCK - Use STOP key to activate oven door lock.
Minimum & maximum control settings
All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum
time and temperature settings that may be entered into the
control. An entry error tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry
of the temperature or time is below the minimum allowable
setting or above the maximum setting for the cooking feature.
Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature Min. Temp. or Time Max. Temp. or Time
Bake 170°F (77° C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil LO (400°F/205°C) HI (550°F/288°C)
Timer 1 Min 11 Hr. 59 Min.
Self Clean 2 Hours 4 Hours
Warm & Hold 170°F (77° C) 3 hours
Cook Time 1 Min. 11:59
Delay time 1:00 12:59
Clock 1:00 12:59
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in
the display. The time of day must first be set before operating
the oven.
To set the clock
1. Press CLOCK once. CLO appears in display.
2. Press or . Time of day appears in the display.
3. Release arrow key to accept time of day.
Important note: The time of day cannot be changed when the
oven is set for cooking.
Continue to hold key until the correct time of day appears.
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Silent or Audible Control Mode
The oven control is factory preset with audible tones active. The
control may be programmed for silent operation.
To block the control from sounding when any key is pressed,
press and hold Delay Start key until the control beeps once
(about 6 seconds).
To return to the audible control mode, press and hold Delay
Start key until the control beeps once (about 6 seconds).
Changing Temperature Display (ºF or ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit) when
shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show
either Fahrenheit or ºC (Celsius) oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F
1. Press Broil.
2. Press .
3. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
4. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode
choices and release the arrow key.
5. The display will sound an acceptance tone and the display
will return to the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the
oven is set for cooking.
Oven Lock
The OVEN LOCK feature allows you to lock the oven portion of
the appliance while the oven is not in use.
To activate OVEN LOCK feature:
1. Be sure the door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold STOP for 3 seconds. Loc will appear in the
display.
3. The DOOR LOCKED indicator light will flash while the
motor driven door latch begins locking the oven door. Do
not open the door during this time. Allow 15 seconds for the
door to completely lock.
4. Once oven door is locked, the time of day will appear in
the display.
To cancel the OVEN LOCK feature
Important note: Cancelling the Oven Lock feature does not work
while oven is in self clean.
1. Press and hold STOP for 3 seconds. The DOOR LOCKED
indicator light will flash and the motor driven door latch will
begin to unlock. Do not open the door at this time. The door
will unlock completely in about 15 seconds.
2. The oven control keys will be available and the oven door
can be opened again.
Important notes:
• To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch
mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door
whenever the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is flashing. If a
control key is pressed when the OVEN LOCK is active, Loc
will appear in the display as a reminder that the oven keys
are inactive when the OVEN LOCK feature is active.
Changing between Continuous Bake setting or 12-Hour
Energy Saving feature
The oven control has a factory-preset 12-Hour Energy Saving
feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is
left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed
to override this feature to continuously bake.
To change to continuous bake mode
Press and hold Timer ON/OFF until the control beeps once
(about 6 seconds).
set for continuous bake setting.
To change to 12-Hour Energy Saving feature:
Press and hold Timer ON/OFF until the control beeps once
(about 6 seconds). 12hr will now appear in display. The
control is set for 12-Hour Energy Saving feature.
Important note:
Changing between continuous bake and the 12-Hour Energy
Saving mode does not change how the cooktop controls
operate.
- - hr will appear in display. The control is
Operating Oven Lights
The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven
door is opened.
Press to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever
the oven door is closed.
The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven
interior and are covered with a glass shield. 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 light, see “Replacing the Oven
Light” on page 21. The oven light will not operate during a self
clean cycle.
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2
3
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Setting Timer
To set the timer
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release
when the desired time appears in the display.
3. Release and the timer will begin to count down.
4. When the set time has run out, the Timer will sound with 3
beeps and will continue to beep 3 times every 60 seconds
until Timer ON/OFF is pressed.
To change time remaining in Timer, press and hold or
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the Timer before at any time, press Timer ON/Off
once.
Important notes:
• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when
the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or
when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow
when the timer is active.
• The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59
minutes. 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.
To set Bake
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. The display will show 350°.
3. To set temperature press or . By pressing
or , the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5°F
increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius).
4. Release arrow key when desired temperature appears.
5. When the oven reaches the set temperature, the PREHEAT
indicator light will turn off and the control will beep 3 times.
To cancel bake at anytime Press .
To change the oven temperature after Bake has started
1. Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.
2. Press or to increase or decrease the current set
temperature to the new oven temperature.
3. When the new oven temperature appears, release the
arrow key. The control will automatically accept the change.
Baking tips
• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads. When using any single rack, position
the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven
racks, place cookware as shown in Figure 10 and place
racks in rack positions 2 & 4. Allow at least 2 inches (5cm)
of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
• Do not open oven door too often. Opening the door will
Setting Bake
reduce the oven temperature and may increase cooking
time.
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the
set bake temperature is reached and the PREHEAT indicator
light will turn off. The OVEN indicator light will turn on and off
as the oven cycles to maintain the set temperature.
Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware,
resulting in dark or over-browning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent over-browning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies; shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.
550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset bake temperature is
350°F (177°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.
Important note:
If you wish to bake longer than 12 hours, see “Changing
between Continuous Bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving
feature” mode for detailed information on page 13.
Figure 10: Pan spacing and rack positions
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Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking.
The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after
the set cook time ends.
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.
To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to
shut off automatically
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. The display will show 350 °.
4. By pressing or , the temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to display Celsius). Release key when desired set temperature is
in display.
5. Press Cook Time. The display will show 00.
6. Press or to reach the desired cook time and
release arrow key for oven control to accept cook time.
7. When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature,
the PREHEAT indicator light turns off and the oven control
will beep once
Setting Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the
oven baking or cleaning functions.
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.
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 burn
To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off
automatically
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. The display will show 350°.
4. Press or , to set desired temperature (the oven
temperature may be adjusted in 5°F increments- 1°C if the
control is set to display Celsius). When desired temperature
is reached release arrow key for control to accept.
5. Press Cook Time. The display will show 00.
8. To cancel at anytime press .
STOP
When the cook time runs out End will appear in the display. The
oven control will beep 3 times every minute as a reminder until
STOP is pressed.
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. To adjust temperature or cook time press or and
release when the desired temperature or cook time setting
appears in the display and release arrow key.
Important:
• Cook Time and Delay Start may be set with Bake but are
not available for use with Broil.
• While baking with Cook Time, press Cook Time to display
any cook time remaining.
• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
6. Press the or to set the desired cook time.
Release arrow key when desired cook time appears in the
display.
7. Press Delay Start. The time of day will appear in the dis-
play. Press or until the desired starting time
appears in the display and release arrow key.
8. The oven will turn on at the set delayed starting time and
begin heating. When the oven temperature reaches the set
temperature, the PREHEAT indicator light will turn off and
the oven control will beep 3 times.
To cancel at anytime press .
STOP
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. Press or and release when the desired temper-
ature or cook time setting appears in the display.
When the cook time runs out:
End will appear in the display. The oven control will beep 3
times every minute until is pressed.
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2
3
4
5
Setting Broil
Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is
factory preset to broil at HI (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.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If fire continues, use a fire extinguisher.
Do not put water or flour on fire. Flour may be explosive.
The suggested broil settings 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.
Important notes:
• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
• For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan
insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help
avoid spatter and reduce smoking. Do not use pan without
the insert. Do not cover the insert with foil- exposed grease
could ignite.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
If a broil pan and insert are not included you may purchase
them. Call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663)
and order broiler kit 5304442087.
To set Broil
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
2. Position cookware in oven. Close oven door when broiling.
3. Press Broil. HI will appear in display.
4. Press or until the desired broil setting level
appears in the display. Press for HI broil or for
LO broil setting (400°F/204°C) and release arrow key.
5. Turn and broil food on other side. Do not open the door
while broiling.
6. When finished broiling or to cancel at any time press .
STOP
Figure 11: Broil pan and insert (L) Rack positions (R)
Table 3: Suggested Broil Settings
Food Rack Position Setting Cook time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Doneness
Steak, 1 inch thick 4th or 5th* Hi 8 6 Medium
Steak, 1 inch thick 4th or 5th* Hi 10 8 Medium-well
Steak, 1 inch thick 4th or 5th* Hi 11 10 Well
Pork Chops, 3/4 inch
4th Hi 12 8 Well
thick
Chicken, bone-in 4th Lo 25 15 Well
Chicken, boneless 4th Lo 10 8 Well
Fish 4th Hi as directed Well
Shrimp 3rd Hi as directed Well
Hamburger, 1 inch 4th or5th Hi 12 10 Medium
*Use offset rack only in rack position 5.
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Warm & Hold™
Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for
serving for 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:
• If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven.
• Press Warm & Hold. HLd will appear in the display.
• Press the up arrow to accept Warm & Hold. The oven
control will beep when Warm & Hold is accepted.
• To turn Warm & Hold off at any time press .
To set Warm & Hold to start after a Timed Bake automatically
1. Press Bake. Press or to set temperature and
release the arrow key for the oven to accept the set temperature.
2. Press Cook Time.
3. Press or to set time. Release arrow key when
desired cook time appears in the display.
4. Press Warm & Hold. The oven control will beep when
Warm & Hold is accepted.
5. Warm & Hold is set to turn on automatically after the
Timed Bake or Delay Timed Bake has finished. The Warm &
Hold indicator light will glow indicating that the Warm &
Hold feature is set to start when the timed bake is finished.
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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 UPO (User Programmable
Offset) 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.
To adjust oven temperature
1. Press Bake.
2. Press and hold until 550 appears in the display.
3. Hold Bake until 0 appears. (If the control still has the origi-
nal factory calibration, the display will read 0.)
4. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35 °F (19°C)
in 1°F increments by pressing and holding or .
5. Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset
appears in the display and release arrow key for control
to accept the change.
6. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,
the UPO value will remain unchanged.
Important notes:
• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the
Broil or Self-Clean operating temperatures.
• 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
(±) 19 °C.
• If the display mode is set for Celsius, adjustments made will
be in 1 °C increments on each press of or .
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Self 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 afterwards with a damp cloth.
The Self Clean function allows you to select 3 different cleaning
times from 2, 3 or 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 Self Clean
Be sure to read all following caution and important state-
ments before starting a self clean cycle
Do not leave small children unattended near
appliance. During self clean cycle the outside of the oven can
become very hot and cause burns if touched.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom or
any part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause permanent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribution,
and will melt to the oven interior.
Do not force the oven door open. This will
damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the oven door after the self clean cycle ends. The oven
may still be very hot and cause burns. To avoid possible burns
stand to side of oven when opening door to allow steam or hot
air to escape.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to fumes given
off during the self clean cycle of any range. Move birds to a
well ventilated room.
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
(Figure 12). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on.
Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.
• Remove any excessive spills. 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 spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected
to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high
sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they
may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket (Figure 12). The woven
material in the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the oven
door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door
gasket and compromise the performance of the oven.
Figure 12: Take note of areas to clean and areas to avoid
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.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN
LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for
the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or
unlock the oven door.
• 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 Self Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant
surface element is ON or the oven lockout is active.
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Setting Self Clean
To set Select Clean to start immediately:
1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is
completely closed.
2. Press Self Clean.
3. To change to a 2 hour clean time press ; 2:00
appears in the display. To select a 4 hour clean time press
: The display will show 4:00.
4. After selecting the clean time release the arrow key for the
oven control to activate the self clean. The DOOR LOCKED
indicator light will turn on and CLn will appear in the dis-
play.
5. When Self Clean begins the cleaning cycle, the motorized
door latch mechanism will automatically start to lock the
oven door and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will flash.
Do not open the oven door when the DOOR LOCKED
indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for the
oven door to completely lock.
Once the oven door is locked the DOOR LOCKED indicator light
will glow steady. When CLn appears in the display Self Clean
is active.
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.
3:00 appears in the display.
Use caution when opening the oven door after
When Self Clean is finished:
1. The time of day will appear in the display window and the
and the DOOR LOCKED indicator light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and the
DOOR LOCKED indicator light has turned off the oven door
may be opened.
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away
any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper
towel.
Delayed Start Self Clean:
To start Delay Start Self Clean:
1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is
completely closed.
2. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
3. Press Delay Start.
4. Press and hold to scroll to the time desired to start
the self clean cycle. and release arrow key when the
desired start time is displayed.
5. Press Self Clean.
6. Press if a 3 hour clean is desired. To select a 2 hour
clean time press , the display will show 2:00. To
select a 4 hour clean time press until 4:00 appears
in the display.
7. After selecting the desired clean time release arrow key.
Self Clean is set to activate. The DOOR LOCKED indicator
light will turn on and the oven door will lock in advance of
the starting time. Once the starting time is reached CLn will
appear in the display.
If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active
1. Press .
2. If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature,
allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the DOOR
LOCKED indicator light to turn off. When this indicator light
turns off the oven door may be opened.
3. Restart Self Clean if needed.
Important notes:
If Self 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 Self Clean again.
-- appears in the display.
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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as
soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later.
Surface Type Recommendation
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic, or vinyl trim
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)
Porcelain enamel parts and door
liner
Oven interior For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self
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 30-60 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 cloth or sponge. Be sure to
squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge 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 cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze
excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel.
Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammoniasoaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then
scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring 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.
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 “Setting Self Clean” instructions on
page 19.
Oven racks Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Self Clean. Clean by using a mild, non-
abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and then
replace in oven.
Oven door Use soap and 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 abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of
the oven door.
Cooktop surface
Surface burners
Burner grates
Stainless Steel (some models) Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel.
Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cleaning the cooktop and surface
burners” instructions on page 21.
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 lintfree 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 cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners
To avoid possible burns do not attempt any of
the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all
of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
Any additions, changes or conversions required
in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency.
Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and
wipe dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface burner head
ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an
uneven flame. See the following sections for more instructions.
To clean recessed and contoured areas of cooktop
If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up
spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and
wipe dry.
To clean burner grates
• Clean when the grates are cool. Use nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser.
• Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean
immediately after the grates are cool. Thoroughly dry
grates immediately following cleaning.
To clean burner caps
• Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled.
Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and
absorbent cloth. Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately
following cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain.
• Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher.
• Do not operate surface burners without burner caps
properly in place.
To clean the surface burner heads
For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner
head and slots. First use a clean damp cloth to soak up any
spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a
small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and wipe up using a
damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a smallgauge wire or needle to clean.
The electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care not to hit the
electrode with any thing hard or it could be damaged.
To clean the burner head ignition ports
slots
ignition port
port
Figure 13: Cooktop burner head
Important: Always keep the surface burner caps in place
whenever a surface burner is in use.
When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps are
seated firmly on top of the burner heads. The surface burner
heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place
on the cooktop. For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners.
Do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material
to enter the gas orifice holder opening.
Replacing the Oven Light
Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are
cool before replacing oven light.
The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity.
(See Figure 14).
To replace the oven interior light bulb:
Important note:
Use a paper towel or cotton glove while handling the new bulb
when installing.
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the
appliance.
2. Unscrew the glass cover by turning the cover counter-clockwise. Replace bulb with a new Halogen bulb.
3. Screw on glass cover clockwise. Turn power back on again
at the main source (or plug the appliance back in).
4. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.
Each burner head has a small ignition port (see Figure 13).
Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port
hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in
place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip
to clear the ignition port.
Figure 14: Replacing oven light
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Care and Cleaning
Oven door
hinge
locations
L
O
C
K
about
10°
hinge
oven
door
roller
pin
hinge
arm
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage,
lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.
To remove the oven door:
1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See
Figure 15).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges
down from the oven frame completely toward the oven
door (See Figure 16). 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 (See Figure 17).
4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the oven
door frame.
5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on
each side of the oven frame (See Figure 17).
To Replace Oven Door:
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 17).
Figure 15: Door hinge location
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal
position (See Figure 17), seat the hook of the hinge arm over
the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame
(See Figure 18). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully
seated onto the roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See
Figure 15).
4. Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven
frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked
position (Figure 16).
5. Close the oven door.
Important: Special Door Care Instructions
• Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Do not close
the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place.
• 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.
Figure 16: Door hinge locks
Figure 17: Holding door for removal
Figure 18: Location of hinge arm and roller pin
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Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat 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.
Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn
on the bottom.
Cakes too dark on top or
bottom
Cakes not done in center • Oven too hot.
Cakes not level. • Oven not level.
• Cookies and biscuits put into
oven before the preheating
time is completed.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
• Dark pans absorbs heat too
fast.
• Cakes put in oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or too
low.
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before
placing food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1 cm
to 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium weight 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/13°C lower than recommended.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/13°C 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.
• 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 oven.
• 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.
Foods not done when
cooking time is over.
• Oven too cool.
• Oven overcrowded.
• Oven door opened too
frequently.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/13°C 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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Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions 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” on page 17.
Appliance is not level. • Be sure floor is level, strong, and 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 and have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
Entire appliance does not operate. • Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.
Oven light does not work. • Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see “Replacing the Oven Light” on
Oven smokes excessively when
broiling.
• 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.
• Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible CSA International approved metal appliance
connector installed.
• 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).
• Be sure regulator gas valve is turned to ON. See installation instructions.
• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.
See “Setting Clock” on page 12.
• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See the “Oven
Controls” chapter starting on page 12 and review instructions for the desired cooking
function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.
page 21.
• Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on page 16.
• Be sure oven door is closed when broiling.
• Meat too close to the broiler. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the broiler. Preheat the broiler 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.
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Flames inside oven or smoking from
oven vent.
Oven control panel beeps and
displays any F code error.
Self Clean does not work. • Oven control not set properly. Review the “Setting Self Clean” instructions on page 19.
Soil not completely removed after
Self Clean.
Oven racks discolored. • Oven racks left in oven cavity during Self Clean. Always remove oven racks from oven
Convection fan does not rotate. • Allow 6 minutes for convection fan to start rotating after setting Convection.
• 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, follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on
page 16.
• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to 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. If the fault recurs, press STOP to clear and call
1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See back cover).
• Self Clean was interrupted. Review the “Setting Self Clean” instructions on page 19.
• Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Self 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 selfcleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the selfcleaning 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.
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.
• Oven door is open. Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when Convection
is active. Close oven door.
Surface burners do not ignite. • Surface control knob was not completely turned to Lite. Push in and turn the surface
control knob to Lite until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size.
• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to
burner head slots and ignition ports. See “Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners” in
the Care & Cleaning section on page 21 for additional cleaning instructions.
• Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure
power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See “Setting Surface Burners” on
page 10.
Surface burner flame uneven or only
part way around burner cap.
Surface burner flame is too high. • Surface control knob is set too high. Adjust to lower flame setting.
• Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports with a smallgauge wire or needle.
• Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until
flame is full.
• Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all burner caps are level and seated
correctly on burner heads. See “Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners” in the Care &
Cleaning section on page 21 for additional cleaning instructions.
• Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all surface burner caps are level and
seated correctly on surface burner heads. See“Cleaning the cooktop and surface
burners” in the Care & Cleaning section on page 21 for additional cleaning instructions.
• Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.
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