KitchenAid KESC300, KERC600, KERC601, YKESC300, YKERC600 Owner's Manual

Use and Care Guide

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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A Note to You ...........................................	2
Range Safety ............................................	3
Parts and Features ..................................	6
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop ....	10
Using the surface cooking areas .........	10
Cookware tips ......................................	12
Characteristics of cookware materials ..	12
Home canning information ...................	13
Caring for your cooktop .......................	13
Cleaning your cooktop .........................	14
Using and replacing the surface light ..	15
Using and Caring for Your Oven ..........	16
Using the electronic oven control .........	16
Setting the clock ..................................	24
Using the timer .....................................	24
Cooking tips .........................................	26
Bake or Roast ......................................	28
Broil......................................................	29
Adjusting the oven temperature ...........	31
Timed cooking .....................................	33
Cleaning your oven and controls .........	40
Oven lights ...........................................	42
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle .............	43
Before you start ...................................	43
Before setting the controls ...................	44
Setting the controls ..............................	44
For best cleaning results ......................	46
How the cycle works ............................	46
Troubleshooting ....................................	47
Requesting Assistance or Service ......	50
Warranty .................................................	52

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service, call the Consumer Assistance center:

1-800-422-1230

In Canada, for assistance or service, see page 51.

KITCHENAID® Electric Ranges

Models: KESC300 KERC600 KERC601

YKESC300 YKERC600 YKERC601

9753845

www.kitchenaid.com

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID® appliance!

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230 (in Canada, 1-800-461-5681) or request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase information.

NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Model Number __________________________

Serial Number __________________________

Purchase/

Installation Date ________________________

Builder/Dealer

Name _________________________________

Address _______________________________

Phone _________________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

The anti-tip bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.

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Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.

See the installation instructions for details.

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

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

•Slide range forward.

•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

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Range Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

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You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTITIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

• CAUTION –Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

•Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

•Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

•Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.

•Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range.

•User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

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Range Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units 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 contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.

•Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

•Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

•Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

•Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

•Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop –

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

•Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

•Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers

– Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

•Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

•Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

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Range Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•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. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns

– among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

For self-cleaning ranges –

•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.

•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.

•Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.

•Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood –

•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

•When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

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P arts and Features

Feature locations

(Slide-in models)

Oven vent

(p. 8)

Surface cooking area controls

(pp. 10, 11)

Anti-tip bracket

(p. 2)

Model and serial number plate

(p. 2)

Broiler pan support

Removable storage drawer

(p. 9)

Surface cooking area controls

Surface cooking area

(pp. 10, 11)

Electronic oven control

(pp. 16-25)

Automatic oven light switch

(p. 42)

Broil element

(not shown)

Bake element

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Left rear	Left front	Right front	Right rear
control knob	control knob	control knob	control knob

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Parts and Features

Feature locations

(Freestanding models)

Surface light	Surface
(some freestanding
models)	cooking area
(p. 15)	(pp. 10, 11)
Oven vent	Electronic
(p. 8)	oven control
	(pp. 16-25)
Surface cooking
area controls	Automatic
(pp. 10, 11)	oven light
	switch
	(p. 42)
	Broil element
Anti-tip	(not shown)
bracket
(p. 2)	Bake element
Model and
serial number
plate
(p. 2)
Broiler pan
support
Removable
storage
drawer
(p. 9)
Surface cooking area controls

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control knob	control knob	control knob	control knob

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Parts and Features

The oven vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven	Oven vent
through a vent in the left rear corner of the
cooktop. Do not block the vent by using
large pans or covers. Poor baking/roasting
can result.
NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent
can melt.

The oven door

Removing the oven door:

1.Open the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4" [10 cm]).

2.Lift door slightly and pull out and back until hinges come out to the catch position.

3.Push door down and pull straight out to remove door completely.

4" (10 cm)

4"

Replacing the oven door:

1.Holding the door by the handle, place the top of the door under the cooktop overhang and use your leg to apply pressure to slide hinges into the slots as far as possible.

2.Open door to the broil position or slightly past it.

3.Using the side of your leg, apply pressure to the bottom of the door front. Lift the door slightly while applying pressure to push, until the hinges have gone in fully.

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Parts and Features

The storage drawer

You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer.

Removing the storage drawer:

Replacing the storage drawer:

Drawer slide rail

1.Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Use recessed area on top edge of drawer to pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.

2.Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out.

1.Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening.

2.Lift drawer front and press in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed.

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Control knobs

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. Set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface cooking area markers

The solid dot in the surface cooking area marker shows which surface cooking area is turned on by that knob.

Using and Caring for Your

Cooktop

Using the surface cooking areas

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Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Control setting guide

For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

	Power on lights		SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
			HI or	• To start food cooking.
	When you use a control knob to turn on
			MAX	• To bring liquid to a boil.
		a surface cooking area, the Power
	FRONT	On Light by that knob will glow.
			MED-HI	• To hold a rapid boil.
			or 6-8	• To quickly brown or sear
	Hot surface indicator lights			meat.
	The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the		MED	• To maintain a slow boil.
		cooktop surface will glow
			or 5	• To fry poultry or meat.
		when any of the surface
				• To make pudding, sauce,
		cooking areas are hot. The
	HOT CHAUD			or gravy.
		Indicator Lights will continue
		to glow as long as the surface	MED-LO	• To stew or steam food.
		cooking areas are too hot to
	(“CHAUD”		or 2-4	• To simmer food.
		touch, even after they are
	is French
		turned off.
	for “HOT”)		LO or 1	• To keep food warm. Set the
				heat higher or lower within
				the LO (or 1) band to keep
				food at the temperature
				you want.
				• To maintain liquid just below
				simmer.
				• To melt chocolate or butter.

Using and Caring for Your Cooktop

Using the dual-size surface cooking area

(on some models)

You can use the left front surface cooking area as either a small diameter, lower wattage element or large diameter, full wattage element.

Use both elements for larger pans

Use small element for smaller pans

To use both elements (for larger pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the right (clockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “DUAL.”

NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either direction to reach “OFF.”

Using the ceramic glass cooktop

Dual-size surface	Hot surface
cooking area	indicator
(on some models)	lights

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences:

•The cooking surface area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will see the element cycling on and off – even on the HI setting – to help the area stay at the temperature setting you choose.

•Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before cooking. Food and water particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.

•Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and give you the most even heating. See the “Cleaning tips” section.

•Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

•Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave marks that are difficult to remove or could leave permanent marks.

To use the small element (for smaller pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “SINGLE.”

•Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

•Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

•Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

•Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

•Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See the “Cleaning tips” section.

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Cookware tips

•Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 inch

(2.5 cm) outside the area.

•For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

•Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

•Cookware with non-stick finish has heating characteristics of the base material.

•Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass surface.

•Use flat bottom cookware for best heat conduction from the surface cooking area to the cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions and look for any light.

•Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or the surface cooking area.

Characteristics of cookware materials

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum	• Heats quickly and evenly.
	• Use for all types of cooking.
	• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron	• Heats slowly and evenly.
	• Good for browning and frying.
	• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

Copper

•Heats slowly and unevenly.

•Use on low to medium settings.

•Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

•Heats very quickly and evenly.

•Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware	• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
	manufacturer.
	• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or enamel-on-cast iron

Stainless steel

•See cast iron and stainless steel.

•Heats quickly but unevenly.

•A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides even heating.

•Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop

Home canning information

Pan

Center over surface unit

Surface unit

•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of the left front surface cooking area for best results.

•Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass.

Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface.

•Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the surface cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not centered correctly, will trap heat and result in damage to the cooktop. Do not place on two surface cooking areas at the same time.

•The type of material the canner is made of determines the length of heating time. Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware materials” chart later in this section for more information.

•When canning for long periods of time, allow elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool down.

•Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a time.

•Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

•For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products.

Caring for your cooktop

This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic glass cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard

electric coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating.

Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and

cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme, a paper towel or a sponge is all you need to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review the “How to keep your cooktop looking like new” chart. Follow this chart after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look.

NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.

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Cleaning your cooktop

Cleaning tips

What to use:

•Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your cooktop with a paper towel or clean, damp sponge. This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and polishing your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container.

•Razor scraper –Use to remove cookedon soils from your ceramic glass cooktop. To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible.

Store razor blades out of reach of children.

•Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These products could damage the cooktop surface.

Steps to follow:

1.Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off.

2.For stubborn spills, rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow Step 3.

3.Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.

4.Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel.

To order Cooktop Polishing Creme

(Part No. 3184477) or Razor Scraper (Part No. 3183488), call 1-800-422-1230 (in Canada, 1-800-461-5681) and follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.

NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

How to keep your cooktop looking like new:

IF THERE ARE	WHAT TO DO
Sugary spills	To prevent pitting on
and soils (such	the cooktop, wipe up
as jellies and	with a paper towel or
candy syrups)	clean, damp sponge
	while ceramic glass
	surface is still warm.
	Remove as soon as
	possible after spill
	occurs.
Burned-on	Rub Cooktop Polishing
soils	Creme or nonabrasive
	cleanser into soil using
	a paper towel. Reapply
	creme to spots remain-
	ing. Hold razor scraper
	as flat to surface as
	possible, scrape spots.
	Polish entire cooktop
	with creme and paper
	towel. Rinse and dry.
	Store razor blades out
	of reach of children.
Dark streaks,	Use Cooktop Polishing
specks, and	Creme or nonabrasive
discoloration	cleanser with a damp
	paper towel or sponge.
Metal marks	Use Cooktop Polishing
(from copper or	Creme or nonabrasive
aluminum pans)	cleanser with a damp
	paper towel or sponge
	before heating the
	cooktop again. If heated
	before cleaning, metal
	marks may not come
	off.
Tiny scratches	Scratches and abra-
or abrasions	sions do not affect
	cooking. In time, they
	will become less visible
	as a result of cleaning.
	To prevent scratches
	and abrasions, use
	Cooktop Polishing
	Creme regularly.

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Using and replacing the surface light

(Some freestanding models)

The surface light is in the backguard. It is controlled by the Surface Light Command Pad on the control panel. See “Using the electronic oven control” section for location information.

To turn the surface light on or off: PRESS

Replacing the surface light:

1. Unplug range or disconnect power.

2. Flip up the top of the backguard.

3. Pull up glass on front of backguard.

4.Grasp the fluorescent light tube at both ends. Turn the tube approximately 90° in either direction until both ends come out of the receptacles. Replace with a 20-watt cool-white fluorescent light tube.

5.If the surface light still does not work, you may need to replace the starter. The starter is a knob-shaped part located on the right side of the backguard, under the light tube. To remove and replace the starter, first remove light tube. Push starter in and turn approximately 90° counterclockwise. Pull starter out of recessed area. You can find replacement starters at stores that sell fluorescent light tubes.

6.Replace glass and close the top panel.

7.Plug in range or reconnect power.

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Using and Caring for Your Oven

This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by the electronic control. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and cleaning information, for successful use of your range.

Using the electronic oven control

(Freestanding models)									Control Lock
									(p. 20) Location
						Clock set/			of Control lock
									will differ on
						start pad			slide-in and
		Display				(p. 24)	Number		stainless steel
		(see below)					pads		models		Start pad
		ON		O			1	2		3	START
										CONTROL
										LOCK
			HR MIN	MIN SEC
			CONTROL	TIMED DELAY			4	5		6
	O			CLEAN
			DOOR LOCKED	STOP
	F		START ?	COOK TIMER
							7	8		9
				CLOCK		COOK
	BROIL			SET•START		TIME
BAKE		CLEAN
	• MAXI							0			CANCEL
	••ECONO			TIMER		STOP	SURFACE			OVEN
			SET•START CANCEL				LIGHT			LIGHT	OFF
						TIME
	Oven setting		Timer pads		Timed and		Surface light pad			Oven	Cancel/off
	pads		(pp. 24-25)		delayed		(some freestand-			light pad	pad
	(pp. 28, 29, 43)				cooking pads		ing models)			(p. 42)
					(pp. 33, 34, 35)		(p. 15)

Display/clock

•When you first plug in the range, a tone will sound, the display will be fully lit for a few seconds, and the display will show the last time set and “PF” (power failure). If, after you set the clock (see “Setting the clock” later in this section), the display again shows “PF,” your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.

•The time display will show “Err” and 3 short tones will sound if a time or temperature is incorrectly entered.

NOTE: You have to hold the pad down a short time to get it to work, and you have to allow a short time between each pad entry. If you press a command pad several times, the pad can stop working. If you wait a few seconds, you can use the pad again.

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Using and Caring for Your Oven

Fahrenheit/Celsius

To set your oven to cook in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit:

1. Open the door.

2. Press CANCEL/OFF.

PRESS

CANCEL

OFF

3. Press the Number Pads 1, 2, PRESS

and 3, in that order.	1
	2
	3

4. Press BROIL.

PRESS

BROIL

•MAXI

••ECONO

	5. Start oven.	PRESS
	NOTES:	START
	• Press BAKE to confirm that you are
	using Celsius.
	• Only the temperature and a flashing
	degree symbol will appear in the
	temperature display area when you
	set your oven to cook in Celsius.
	Repeat the steps above to change
	from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

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Using and Caring for Your Oven

If you need to convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa, you can refer to this chart:

Temperature replacement values

38°C=100°F 163°C=325°F 60°C=140°F 177°C=350°F 66°C=150°F 191°C=375°F 77°C=170°F 204°C=400°F 93°C=200°F 218°C=425°F

121°C=250°F 232°C=450°F 135°C=275°F 246°C=475°F 149°C=300°F 260°C=500°F

Disable/enable audible signals

Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. They also tell you when a cycle is completed. To turn off key entry tone, end-of-cycle tone, and reminder tones, follow these steps:

1. Open the door.

2. Press CANCEL/OFF.	PRESS
	CANCEL
	OFF

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3.Press the Number Pads 1, 2, and 3, in that order.

PRESS

1

2

3

4. Press TIMER SET/START.

PRESS

5. Start oven.	PRESS
“Snd” and “Off” will appear on the	START
display.

Repeat Steps 1-5 to turn the signals back on.

“Snd” and “On” will appear on the display.

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Using the control lock

The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads.

NOTES:

•Control lock is only available when oven is not active or set.

•Control lock will not disable the Timer.

•Set control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

To lock or deactivate the control panel:

1. Open the door.

2.Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 5 seconds.

PRESS

YOU SEE

A single tone will sound and “START?” will appear on the display.

CONTROL

LOCK

START ?

3. Press START.

PRESS

YOU SEE

START

CONTROL

LOCK

To unlock the control panel:

1. Open the door.

2. Press and hold CONTROL	PRESS
LOCK for 5 seconds.

A single tone will sound and “CONTROL LOCK ” will disappear from the display.

CONTROL

LOCK

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Using the Sabbath mode

What your oven will do while in the

Sabbath mode:

•The time display will show “SAb” to tell you that the oven is in the Sabbath mode.

•The ON Indicator Light will light up when the burner turns on and ON will go off when the burner turns off.

•To prevent accidental key presses, the key pads will only work after you press them for 1 second.

•No tones will sound.

To enable the Sabbath mode:

1. Open the door.

2. Press CANCEL/OFF.

PRESS

CANCEL

OFF

3.	Press the Number Pads 7, 8,	PRESS
	and 9, in that order.	7
		8
		9
4.	Press Number Pad 6.	PRESS
		6
5.	Press START.	PRESS
	“SAb” and “On” will appear on the	START
	display.

To disable the Sabbath mode:

Repeat the steps above to disable the Sabbath mode. “SAb” and “Off” will appear on the display.

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Setting your range for the Sabbath

If you want to set your range to meet “no work” requirements for the Sabbath, first turn on the Sabbath mode (see “To enable the Sabbath mode” earlier in this section). Then follow these steps:

1. Turn the oven light and/or surface light (if available) on or off.

NOTE: See “Using and replacing the surface light” in the “Using and Caring for Your Cooktop” section and “Using and replacing the oven light(s)” in the “Using and Caring for Your Oven” section for more information.

These lights will stay turned on or off (whichever you set) while in the Sabbath mode. Opening the door will not turn on the oven light if it is programmed to be off.

2.	Open the door.
3.	Press BAKE.	PRESS
		BAKE

4. Press Number Pads to set the temperature you want.

Example for 325°F (163°C):

PRESS

3

2

5

5. Start oven.

PRESS

START

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6.	Press and hold Number Pad 6	PRESS	YOU SEE
	for 5 seconds.	6	ON
	“START?” appears on the display.
			O
			F START ? TIME
7.	Press START.	PRESS	YOU SEE

“SAb” appears on the display.

ON

START

START

TIME

To end the Sabbath mode and turn off the oven:

1. Open the door.

2. Press and hold Number Pad 6 PRESS

for 5 seconds.		6
Starting an operation
After programming a function, you must
	press START to start the
START	function. If you do not press
	START within 5 seconds of
	programming, “START?” will
show on the display as a reminder.
Canceling an operation
CANCEL/OFF will cancel any function,
	except for the CLOCK SET/
CANCEL START and Timer functions.
OFF	When you press CANCEL/
	OFF, the large display will

show the time of day or, if the Timer is also being used, the time remaining.

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Setting the clock

NOTE: If an oven function is active or programmed, you cannot change the clock.

1. Press CLOCK SET/START.

PRESS

YOU SEE

HR MIN MIN SEC

2. Set time.

PRESS

YOU SEE

3

3

MIN SEC

0

3. Start clock.

If time has not been entered correctly, 3 short tones will sound and “Err”

will be displayed. The display will show the closest valid time. Repeat Steps

2 and 3 to re-enter the time of day.

NOTE: You can clear the time of day from the display by opening the door, then pressing and holding CLOCK SET/ START for 5 seconds. Repeat to see time of day on display again.

PRESS

YOU SEE

START

MIN SEC

Using the timer

The Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a regular kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours, 59 minutes or in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes, 59 seconds.

1. Press TIMER SET/START.	PRESS	YOU SEE
• Once to set hours and minutes
• Twice to set minutes and seconds
		HR	MIN

(example shows hours and minutes)

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2.	Set time.	PRESS	YOU SEE
		7
		0	HR	MIN
		0	(example shows a
			7-hour timer setting)
3.	Start Timer.	PRESS	YOU SEE
	The Timer will begin counting down
	immediately after you press
	TIMER SET/START or START.
			HR	MIN
4.	When time is up, turn off Timer.		YOU SEE

When time is up, you will hear four tones (unless the audible signals have been disabled). Press TIMER CANCEL to clear the display.

To change the timer during its operation:

1. Press TIMER SET/START.

2. Enter new desired time.

3. Press TIMER SET/START.

	To cancel the timer during	PRESS
	its operation:
	You can cancel the Timer any time during
	its operation. Press TIMER CANCEL.

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Cooking tips

Baking tips

The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.

For best air circulation:

•Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other.

11/2"-2"		11/2"-2"
	(3.7 - 5 cm)	(3.7 - 5 cm)

•For best results, allow 11⁄2 to 2 inches (3.7-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.

•When baking with one pan, place pan in the center of the oven rack.

•When baking with two pans, place pans in opposite corners of the oven rack.

NOTE: “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times, and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results. Rely on your timer.

Rack positions

Your oven has two straight racks and five rack positions. Rack position 5 is the highest position, or farthest from the bottom of the oven. Rack position 1 is the lowest position, or closest to the bottom of the oven.

For proper cooking, follow these guidelines:

•When using one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

•When using two racks, place one rack in position 1 and the other rack in position 3.

•Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time when using the BAKE setting.

Bakeware tips

•When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans, place them in the bottom third of the oven. You may need to increase the recommended baking times, so test for doneness before removing from the oven.

•When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F (14°C), but use the same baking time. Because these pans absorb heat, producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts, place the rack in the center of the oven. When baking pies and bread, you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe.

Rack placement for specific foods:

(For rack positions, see “Rack positions” in previous column.)

FOOD	RACK
	POSITION
Frozen pies	2

	Angel food and bundt
	cakes, most quick	1 or 2
	breads, yeast breads,
	casseroles, meats
	Cookies, biscuits,	2 or 3
	muffins, cakes,
	nonfrozen pies

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Using aluminum foil in the oven

NOTE: Do not line the oven bottom with foil or other liners. It could affect the oven surface as well as the quality of your baking.

•Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results.

•Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles by placing foil on the oven rack below. Foil should be turned up at edges and be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) larger than dish.

•Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat or poultry to slow down surface browning for long-term roasting. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes.

•Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges if browning too quickly.

Roasting tips

•Roast meats fat-side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack.

•Use a roasting pan that fits the size of the food to be roasted. Meat juices may overflow the sides of a pan that is too small. Too large of a pan will result in increased oven spatter.

•Spatter can be reduced by lining the bottom of the roasting pan with lightly crushed aluminum foil.

•Use an accurate meat thermometer to determine when meat has reached desired degree of doneness. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. For an accurate reading, the tip

of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone, or gristle.

•After reading the thermometer once, push it further into the meat 1⁄2 inch (1.2 cm) or more and read again. If the

temperature drops, return the meat to the oven for more cooking.

•Check pork and poultry with a thermometer in two to three places to ensure adequate doneness.

•Poultry and roasts will be easier to carve if loosely covered with foil and allowed to stand 10-15 minutes after removal from the oven.

NOTE: See “Bake or Roast” in this section for additional roasting tips.

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Bake or Roast

1. Position racks.

For correct rack placement, see “Rack positions” and the “Rack placement” chart in this section.

NOTES:
• Before turning oven on always place
oven racks where you need them.
• Be sure the rack(s) is level.
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to	• Do not let pot holder or oven mitt touch
protect hands if rack(s) must be	hot elements.
moved while oven is hot.

2. Choose baking/roasting setting. PRESS	YOU SEE
	ON		O
BAKE
		HR MIN	MIN SEC
		TEMP PROBE	TIMED DELAY
	O	CONTROL	CLEAN
		DOOR LOCKED	STOP
	F	START ?	COOK TIMER
	(or 177°C)

3. Set temperature (optional).

Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C).

NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for temperature recommendations.

PRESS	YOU SEE
3	ON		O
		HR MIN	MIN SEC
		TEMP PROBE	TIMED DELAY
7	O	CONTROL	CLEAN
		DOOR LOCKED	STOP
	F	START ?	COOK TIMER
5	(example for Bake
	at 375°F [191°C])

4. When baking, preheat oven.	PRESS
After the temperature reaches 170°F	START
(77°C), the temperature display will
show the actual oven temperature at
each 5°F (3°C) increase and stop at the
set temperature. One long tone will
sound when oven is preheated.
NOTE: When roasting, preheating is
not needed unless your recipe
recommends it.

YOU SEE

	ON	O
	HR MIN	MIN SEC
	TEMP PROBE	TIMED DELAY
O	CONTROL	CLEAN
	DOOR LOCKED	STOP
F	START ?	COOK TIMER

(“Lo” is displayed after 5 seconds if oven temperature is below 170°F [77°C])

5. Put food in oven.

NOTE: If you want to change the baking temperature after baking has begun, repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4.

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6. After cooking, turn off oven.

PRESS	YOU SEE
CANCEL	(display will go blank)

OFF

Broil

NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it.

1. Position rack.

See the “Broiling chart” later in this section for recommended rack positions.

2. Put food in oven.

Place food on grid in broiler pan and place in center of the oven rack.

Broiler grid

Broiler pan

3. Position door.

Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 6 inches [15 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. Door must be partly open for the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

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4. Press BROIL.	PRESS	YOU SEE
	BROIL	ON		O
Once for MAXI BROIL
			HR MIN	MIN SEC
	•MAXI
			TEMP PROBE	TIMED DELAY
	••ECONO	O	CONTROL	CLEAN
			DOOR LOCKED	STOP
		F	START ?	COOK TIMER

OR	(example shows 500°F
	[260°C] for Maxi Broil)

Twice for ECONO BROIL	PRESS	YOU SEE
	BROIL	ON		O
	•MAXI		HR MIN	MIN SEC
			TEMP PROBE	TIMED DELAY
	••ECONO	O	CONTROL	CLEAN
			DOOR LOCKED	STOP
		F	START ?	COOK TIMER

BROIL

(example shows 500°F

•MAXI [260°C] for Econo Broil)

••ECONO

5. Set temperature (optional).

Do this step if you want to use variable temperature broiling (see “Variable temperature broiling” later in this section).

NOTE: See “Broiling chart”

later in this section for temperature recommendations.

PRESS

3

2

5

YOU SEE

	ON	O
	HR MIN	MIN SEC
	TEMP PROBE	TIMED DELAY
O	CONTROL	CLEAN
	DOOR LOCKED	STOP
F	START ?	COOK TIMER

(example shows 325°F [163°C] broiling temperature for Maxi Broil)

6. Start oven.

NOTE: If you want to change the broiling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6.

PRESS	YOU SEE
START	ON		O
		HR MIN	MIN SEC
		TEMP PROBE	TIMED DELAY
	O	CONTROL	CLEAN
		DOOR LOCKED	STOP
	F	START ?	COOK TIMER

(example for Maxi Broil)

7.When broiling is done, turn off oven.

PRESS	YOU SEE
CANCEL	(display will go blank)

OFF

Variable temperature broiling

•If food is cooking too fast or you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the broil temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 325°F (163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.

•Thicker cuts and unevenly-shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures. (See “Broiling chart” for temperature recommendations).

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