Kenmore Elite 79099613703, 79099613702, 79099613701, 79099613700 Owner’s Manual

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Electric Range

Use & Care Guide

Estufa eldctrica

Manual de uso y cuidado

Model/Modelo 790.99613

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com P/N 318200712 Rev. A (0801)

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Surface Cooking .......................................................... 6-7

Range Features .............................................................. 8

Setting Surface Controls .......................................... 9-11

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

Setting Side Oven Control ........................................... 13

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

Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings ........... 14

Setting the Oven Controls ...................................... 15-32

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 Elite Warranty

When installed,operated and maintained accordingto all instructionssupplied withthe product, if this appliancefails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free
repair.

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

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

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

1, Cracks ina ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock,

2, Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance,
3, Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, includingbut 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 the 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 or 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 MSB 2B8

Self-Cleaning ........................................................... 33-36

Adjusting the Oven Temperature ................................ 36

Porcelain Enamel Oven Cleaning ................................ 37

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

and Maintenance ..................................................... 38-39

Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel ......................... 39

General Cleaning & Maintenance ........................... 40-41

Before you Call ........................................................ 42-43

Protection Agreements ................................................ 44

Notes ............................................................................. 45

Sears Service ................................................................ 46

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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 allsafety messages.
The safety symbol _ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or

others, or cause damage to the product.

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.
All safety messages will identity the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,and tell you what can happen if the

instructionsare not followed.

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• All ranges can tip.

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tipping, the range must be secured by properly
installed anti-tip bracket(s) provided with the

range. To check if the brackets are installed
properly, remove the storage drawer and verify
that the anti-tip brackets are engaged. Refer to

the Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip
bracket(s) installation.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the

range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play

with packaging material.

• Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National

Electrical Code ANSl/NFPA No. 70--latest edition,
and local code requirements. Install only per

installation instructions provided in the literature
package for this range.

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

• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified technician, this

may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to
the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range

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

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip device packed
with range.

• See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors

or drawer 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, rn
Do not store items of interest to children _'_

in the cabinets above a range or on backguard of a
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could 0t)

be seriously injured. -r"

Never use your appliance to warming or

heating the room.

• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface units.
This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the 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 UNITS, AREAS NEAR

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

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

and window.

• Wear proper apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging

garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable

materials contact hot surfaces.

• Do not use water or flour on grease fires---Smother

the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

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Important Safety Instructions

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

• Use only dry potholders--Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do not heat unopened food containers--Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.

• Remove the oven doors 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 ovens off. If the ovens are notturns off and the power
resumes, the oven may begin to operate again. Food left

unattended could catch fire or spoil.

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.

• 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 element covers. If an

element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover
will become hotand possibly melt. Burns will occur if
the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done
to the cooktop.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf

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 spillson a hotcooking area, be

careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can

produce harmful fumes ifapplied to a hot surface.

• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

• Know which knob controls each surface heating

unit.

• Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. Select

utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose

a portion of the surface heating to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of

utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not

extend over adjacent surface units--To reduce the
risk of burns, ignitionof flammable materials, and

spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.

The handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it

is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.

• Never leave surface units 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 foilto 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.

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 ovens vents unobstructed. Each vent has its

own vent located on the top, near each side and towards
the back of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the oven is operating may cause severe

burns. Also, do notplace plastic or heat-sensitive items

on or near an oven vent. These items could melt or

ignite.

• Placement of ovens racks. Always place oven racks in
desired location while ovens are cool. If rack must be

moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to

reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating

elements in the ovens. Remove all utensilsfrom the rack

before moving.

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

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

• Do not cover the broiler grid 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

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

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

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 orovens linerprotective 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 self-cleaning
cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated

room.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and

requires businesses to warn customers of potential

exposure to such substances.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Serial Plate Location Product Record

You will find the model and serial
number printed on the serial plate.

Remember to record the serial
number for future reference.

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.

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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 Figure 1
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.
Note: Always use an utensil for its intended

purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in

the oven or on the cooktop.

Do not use griddle over

more than one burner because itcould
damage your cooktop. It can also result in

exposure to carbon monoxide levels above
allowable current standards and be

hazardous to your health.

CORRECT INCORRECT

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• Curved and warped pan

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• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan iswell balanced.

• Pansizes match the amount of
food to be prepared and the

size of the surface element.

• Made of a material that
conducts heat well.

• Easyto clean.

• Always match pot diameter to
element diameter.

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

be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware

requirements.

Figure 2

• Panoverhangs unit by more
than one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Panis smaller or larger than
element

Cookware Material types

The cookware material determines howevenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:

ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types offood will cause itto darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which
will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum
above).

STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel

coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

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Surface Cooking

Specialty Pans & Trivets

DO NOT use a wok if it is
equipped with a metal ring.

Because this ring traps heat, the
cooktop surface could be
damaged.

Canning Tips & Information

Canning can generate

large amounts of steam. Use ex-
treme caution to prevent burns.
Always raise the lid to vent steam
away from

Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your

cooktop are available in most cookshop or hard-
ware stores.

DO NOT use two elements (if the cooktop is not

equipped with bridge element) to heat one large

pan such as a roaster or griddle, or allow cooking

utensils to boil dry. The bottom surface of the pan in
either of these situations could cause discoloring or
cracking of the glass range surface.

Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware

bottoms must be in direct contact with the surface

elements.

* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and

pressure cookers may be used but must conform

to the above recommended cookware

requirements.

1. Use tested recipes and follow instructionscarefully. Check with the
manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.

2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the
bottom surface is flat.

3. Center canner on the burner grate.

4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to
bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to

maintain a constant boil.

5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

For glass smoothtop
models, only flat
bottomed woks (without

support rings) may be

used.

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Prevent damage to cooktop:

1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one
inch beyond the edge of the burner grate.

2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended
amount of time.

3. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same

burner unit all day.

Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are

destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the

required time.

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Range features

Grid

Broil Pan

Searing
Grill

Adjustable
Oven Rack

Side
Oven

Name Plate

Side Oven Thermostat

Electronic Oven Controls

Surface

Control Knobs

Broil

Element Cover

- Oven Light
Self-Cleaning

Adjustable Oven

Racks (3)
Door

Handle
Glass Front

Oven Door

Side

Drawer

Bridge
Element

Cooktop

Hot Surface

Indicator Lights

Drawer

Handle

Dual Element

Main

Oven Vent

Element

Dual

Element

Ceramic Glass
Cooktop

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Setting Surface Controls

Figure 1

NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care &

Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist
section of this Use and Care Guide.

NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the
element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.

This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth
top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if

the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if
the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 6 under

Use Proper Cookware).
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by

the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green
when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon
is normal and the glass will come back to its original
white color after it has completely cooled down. (White
glass cooktops only).

Surface Cooking Settings
Use the chart (see Figure 2) to determine the correct

setting for the kind of food you are preparing, The
Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger

quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups,
The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods

and melting chocolate or butter,

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located

below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of
the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to
the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface

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

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the

temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and

consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn
off the element several minutes before cooking is complete, rn

This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process. Z

Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and
Controls

Your range isequipped with radiant surface elements with '5"
different wattage ratings, The ability to heat food quicker and

in larger volumes increases as the element wattage
increases.

The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as

follows:

- One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position;

- A dual 6-or-g inch radiant element at the right front
position;

- A dual 9-or-12 inch radiant element at the center rear
position;

- Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left front
and rear positions.

- Between left front and rear elements is a Bridge radiant
element. The BRIDGE radiant element is controlled using
the same knob that controls the left front radiant element

position.

MEDIUM HIGH (5-8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

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

Figure 2

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Setting Surface Controls

Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements

The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figure 2.

To Operate the Single Surface Elements

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

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting
(Figure 1). Turn the knob to adjust the setting ifdesired. Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A
glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before
removing the cookware. Note: The specific Hot Surface Indicator light for the
element will come on when the control knob is turned on. The light will continue to
glow until the glass cooktop is cooled enough to touch. The light may remain on
even though the controls are turned OFF. Note: See Figure 2 on page 7 for
recommended control settings.

Off

Lo

1

2

3

4

5

Figure 1

Hi

9

8

7

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Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element

The range is equipped with a dual radiant surface element
located at the right front (See Figure 3) position. Symbols on
the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual
radiant element will heat. The @ symbol indicates that only
the inner coil will heat (Figures 3, 4 and 5). TheO symbol
indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat (Figures 6, 7

and 8). You may switch from either coil setting at any time
during cooking.

Inner

+ Outer

2

Inner
Element

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Figure 3

Off ®

Inner

Element

Lo

2

Inner

+ Outer

Lo

2

Figure 2

Inner

+ Outer

Figure 6

• Off

To Operate the Dual Surface Element

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface

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element.

2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See
Figure 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure

7) for larger cookware.

6

8

Hi Hi

Figure 4

3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most
cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a
lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A
glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.

Figure 5 Figure 8

4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control
knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The specific Hot Surface Indicator light for the element will come

on when the control knob is turned on. The lightwill continue to glow until the glass cooktop is cool enough to touch.
The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF. Note: See page 7, Figure 2 for recommended
control settings.

4

6

8

8 8

Hi Hi

Figure 7

Inner
Element

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Lo

2

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hotsurface

indicator light will come on and will continue to glow untilthe glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The
glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur ifthe glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned

off.

rt_ 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 wooden spoons could catch

fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

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Setting Surface Controls

Operating the Bridge Surface Radiant Element

The range is equipped witha "BRIDGE" surface element located at the Front
left front and middle (Bee Figure 6) positions.The Bridge can be used

when cooking with rectangular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware. •
The element will maintain an even temperature setting across both Figure 1
portions of the Bridge. If needed for normal cookware, the Front

Bridge element can work like a single element without the Element
Bridge (See Figure 3). •

Bridge element operation symbols are located on the control
panel on each side of the Bridge element control knob.
These symbols indicate the direction to turn the control knob
when operating the Bridge element. The symbol in Figure 1
indicates that only the single portion of the Bridge element
will heat (Figure 3). The symbol in Figure 4 indicates that
both the single and Bridge portions of the element will heat
together (Figure 6). You may switch from either of these
settings at any time during cooking with the Bridge element.

To Operate the Bridge Surface Element

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface
element.

2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 3
Figures 2 and 3) to heat the portion of the Bridge Bridge element without

element for normal shaped cookware or clockwise (See Bridge portion.
Figures 5 and 6) for larger or rectangular shaped cookware.

3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a
higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating
area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small. Please note that not all cookware will fit the Bridge element correctly.

4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing
the cookware. Note: The specific Hot Surface Indicator light for the element will come on when the control knob is

turned on. The light will continue to glow until the glass cooktop is cool enough to touch. The light may remain on
even though the controls are turned OFF.

The BRIDGE element may also be used in combination with the left rear single element. Because these elements have
2 different controls, one element can be used to cook while the other element may be used to keep food warm (See
Figure 7). Note: See page 7, Figure 2 for recommended control settings.

2

4

6

8 8

Element

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Off

Hi Hi

Figure 2

Front Front Front

+ Bridge Element + Bridge

m D Off

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Lo Lo Lo

2 2 2

4

6

Bridge element with

Front

+ Bridge

mm

Figure 4

Hi Hi

8

Figure 5

Figure 6

Bridge portion.

Figure 7

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6

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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface

indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The

glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned
off.

Indicator Lights

Two different surface control lights will glow on your range: Surface Indicator Lights and Hot Surface Indicator Lights.

• The surface indicator lights, located on the control panel, glow when any surface unit isturned on. A quickglance at

the lights after cooking is an easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.

• The hot surface indicators lights, located under the glass cooktop, will come on as the surface cooking area heats

up and willcontinue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down toa moderate level.The lightsmay remain on even

though the controls are turned to OFF.

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Before Setting the Oven Controls

OvenVent(s) and Racks

Oven Vent Locations

Each oven has itsown vent located on the top,
near each side and towards the back of the

cooktop. When an oven is on, warm air is
released through the vent; this ventilation is

necessary for proper air circulation in the oven
and good baking results.

Oven Vent Locations

Arranging Oven Racks

The smaller oven has one oven rack and the larger oven has

three oven racks. ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE

OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always

use oven mitts when using the oven.

To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until itstops. Lift

up front of rack and slide out, To replace an oven rack, fit the
rack onto the guides on the oven walls,Tilt the front of the rack

upward and slide the rack back into place,

Main Oven

1 Oven Rack

E

Multiple Oven Racks

Side Oven

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.

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Setting Side Oven Control

Left Oven

Temperature Control Knob

Off

Broil

500

150

• 450

200 "

250 o °

300" 350 To Broil

Broil Stop

Position

400

To Bake

1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool.

2. TurntheTemperatureControlKnobtothedesiredoventemperature.When

the oven isfirst turned on, the oven indicator light above the Temperature
Control Knob will glow.

3. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not
necessary when roasting, cookingcasseroles or broilingmostfoods. When
the desired temperature isreached, the oven indicatorlightwillgo out. The
lightwillthen go on and off as the element cycles on and offto maintain the
desired temperature.

4. When cooking isfinished, turn the Temperature Control Knob to OFF.

1.

Arrange oven rack while oven isstillcool. For rare meats, position broiler pan
closerto theelement (upper position). Forwell-done foods suchas chicken,
lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the pan further from the element
(to a lower position).

Rack Position From Top

1

Food m

Rare steaks.

Side Oven

2

3

2. Turn theTemperature Control Knob to BROIL. To sear rare steaks, allowthe

element to become red-hot--about 2 minutes--before placing food inoven.

3. Obtain a properly sized side oven broiler pan and grid (not supplied with
purchase of this unit). Place the grid on broiler pan, and then place the meat
on the grid. DO NOT use broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with
aluminum foil. The exposed fat could ignite.

4. Place the pan on the oven rack. Close the oven door to the Broil Stop

position while broiling (door opened about 2 inches).

5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the other side.
Season and serve. Note: Always pullthe rack outto thestoppositionbefore
turning or removing food.

6. When broilingis finished, turn the Temperature Control Knob to OFF.

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off the

oven. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher.

DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

Note: See page 30 for table of suggested broiling times.

Ham slices, fish, hamburgers and medium P;"

steaks and chops.

Well-done foods such as chicken and lobster.

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Control Pad Features

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become
familiar with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature

and function follow later in this Use & Care Guide.

DELAY START-- Use with

BAKE, CONV BAKE,
PREHEAT, SLOW COOK

COOK TIME and CLEAN to

program a Delayed Timed
Bake or Dela_

cycle start time.

OVEN COOK TIME--
Use to enter the length

of the baking time,
ADD 1 MINUTE--Use

to select Add 1 Minute

feature.

SLOW COOK--
Use to select the

Slow Cook feature.

CONV CONVERT--Use
to select the Convection

Convert feature.

OVEN LIGHT--Use to
turn the oven light ON

and OFF,

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Use to set or
cancel the Kitchen Timer. The Kitchen

Timer does not start or stop cooking.

FLEX CLEAN START--Use BAKE PAD-- BROIL CONVECTION 0 THRU 9
PAD-- Use to to start all Use to enter PAD-- Use ROAST-- Use to NUMBER PADS

select the Self- oven features the normal to select select the -- Use to enter
Cleaning (not used Bake feature, vadable Convection temperature and

feature, with Oven broil Roast feature, times.

Light). function.

I/VARM & HOLD INDICATOR
LIGHT --Indicates ifthe warm
& hold feature is active.

WARM & HOLD PAD--U_

to select the Warm & Hold
feature.

CONVECTION BAKE--
Use to select the

Convection Bake feature.

CAKES & BREADS-- Use
to select the Meats, Cakes

& Breads cooking features.

PREHEAT-- Use to raise oven

to cooking temperature.

CLOCK SET--Use to set Oven Lockout feature.

the time of day; also

controls the Cooktop

Lockout feature.

STOP--Use to cancel

any oven mode

previously entered

except the time of day
and minute timer. Press

STOP to stop cooking.
STOP also controls the

Minimum and
Maximum

Control Pad
Settings

FEATURE

PREHEAT TEMP.
BAKE, CAKES,BREADS TEMP.

BROIL TEMP.
KITCHEN TIMER

CLOCK TIME

COOK TIME

DELAY START

CLEAN TIME
CONVECTION BAKE
CONVECTION ROAST

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

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

12 Hr. Mode

24 Hr.

12 Hr.

24 Hr.

12 Hr.

24 Hr.

12 Hr.

24 Hr.

MINIMUM TEMP./TIME

170°F/-/7°C
170°F/77°C

400°F/205°C

0:01 Min.
0:01 Min.

1:00 Hr./Min.

0:00 Hr./Min.
0:01 Min.
0:01 Min.

1:00 Hr./Min.

0:00 Hr./Min.
2 hours

170°F/77°C

170°F/77°C

MAXIMUM TEMP./TIME
550°F/288°C
550°F/288°C
550°F/288°C

11:59 Hr./Min.
11:59 Hr./Min.
12:59 Hr./Min.

23:59 Hr./Min.

11:59 Hr./Min.
11:59 Hr./Min.
12:59 Hr./Min.

23:59 Hr./Min.
4 hours
550°F/288°C

550°F/288°C

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