Magic chef TIME SAVOR RANGE User Manual

TimeSavor TMRange

featuring the Speed Oven

Keep these instructions for future reference. If you have

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... 1-4 Preheating ................................ 11

SpeedOvenfeatureonly ..................... 4 Oven operation............................ 12

Precautionsto avoidpossib(e exposure Automaticovencookingfeature .......... 12-13

to excessive microwave energy ............ 4 Conventional baking tips .................... 14

Conventionalbakingchart ................... 15

CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL .............. 5-6 Common baking problems chart ............. 16

Clock and oven operation .................... 5 Roasting .................................. 17

SpeedOven operation ....................... 6 Broiling ................................... 18

COOKTOP USE .............................. 7 SPEED OVEN FEATURE ................. 19-22

Control knobs .............................. 7 General information ........................ 19

Cookingtips ................................ 7 "Hold" .................................... 19

Cookware .................................. 7 Frequently asked questions about

Canning ................................... 7 SpeedOven ............................ 20

Heatsetting guide ........................... 7 SpeedCook 1or Speed Cook 2 ............. 21

SMOOTHTOPCOOKTOP ................... 8-9

Cookingareas .............................. 8 MAINTENANCE ............................. 23

Hot surface light ............................ 8 Cooktop light .............................. 23

Retainedheat .............................. 8 Oven light ................................. 23

Cooking tips ................................ 8 Ovendoor ................................ 23

Cookware .................................. 8 Doorlock lever ............................ 23

To protectsmoothtop ........................ 8 Storagedrawer ............................ 23

Care information ............................ 9 Levelinglegs .............................. 23

Defrost/Heat .............................. 22

COIL COOKTOP ............................. 10 SELF-CLEAN OVEN ..................... 24-25

Cooktop .................................. 10

Surface elements .......................... 10 CAREAND CLEANING CHART ............... 26

Indicator lights ............................. 10

Dripbowl ................................. 10 SERVICE INFORMATION ................. 27-29

Before you call for service ................... 27

OVEN USE (For Conventional Cooking)... 11-18 Explanationof fault codes ................... 28

Ovencharacteristics........................ 11 Adjustingoventemperature ................. 28

Fan ...................................... 11 Howte obtainservice....................... 29

Ovenracks ................................ 11

Useofaluminumfoil........................ 11 WARRANTY ................................ 30

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Readall instructions beforeusingthisappliance.

Thefollowinginstructionsarebasedon Storageabove range- Toeliminate Useproper pansize- This

safetyconsiderationsandmustbe thehazardofreachingoverhotsurface applianceisequippedwithoneormore

strictlyfollowedtoeliminatethe elements,cabinetstorageshouldnot surfaceelementsofdifferentsizes.

potentialrisksoffire,electricshock,or beprovideddirectlyaboveaunit.If Selectutensilshavingfiatbottomslarge
personalinjury, provided,storageshouldbelimitedto enoughtocoverthesurfaceelement.

infrequentlyuseditemsthatcanbe Theuseofundersizedutensilswill

Properinstallation- Besureyour safelystoredinanareasubiectedto exposeaportionoftheheatingelement
applianceisproperlyinstalledand heat.Temperaturesmaybeunsafefor todirectcontactandmayresultin

groundedbyaqualifiedtechnician, someitemssuchasvolatileliquids, ignitionofclothing.Properrelationship

Careshouldbegiventolocationof cleaners,oraerosolsprays.Ifcabinet ofutensiltoelementwillalsoimprove
appliance- Besurefloorcovering rangehoodthatprojectsatleast

underappliance,wallsadjacentto 5-inchesbeyondthebottomofthe Neverleavesurfaceunits
appliance,cabinetryadjacentto cabinetwillreducethehazards unattendedathigh heat

appliance,andothermaterialsadjacent associatedwithsuchstorage, settings- Boiloverscausesmoking

toappliancecanwithstandprolonged

heat.Thisisaheavyapplianceandcan Wearproperapparel- Loose-fitting andgreasyspilloversmayignite.
settleintosoftfloorcoveringssuchas orhanginggarmentsshouldneverbe Topreventdamageto range-

cushionedvinyl.Usecarewhenmoving wornwhileusingtheappliance. Neveroperateasurfaceunitwithouta

rangeonthistypeoffloorcovering.

Afterapplianceisinstalled- Be replaceanypartoftheappliance boildry.
certainallpackingmaterialsare unlessspecificallyrecommendedinthe

removedfromtheappliancebefore Owner'sGuide.Allotherservicing Makesuredripbowlsare in

operatingtheunit.Ifapplianceis shouldbereferredtoaqualified place- Absenceofthesebowlsduring

installednearawindow,takestepsto technician.Alwaysdisconnectunitor cookingmaysubjectwiringor
preventcurtainsfromblowingover cut-offpowertounitbeforeany componentsunderneathtodamage.

surfaceelementscreatingafirehazard, servicing. Protectiveliners- Donotuse
Neveruseyourappliancefor Storagein,onornearappliance- aluminumfoillinerstolinesurfaceunit

warmingorheatingtheroom. Donotstoreorusegasolineorother dripbowlsorovenbottom,exceptas

,._ I/_ _ z intheoven,nearsurfaceunitsorinthe Improperinstallationoftheseliners

storageisprovided,installationofa efficiency.

Userservicing- Donotrepairor paninplaceandneverallowapanto

flammablematerials,vaporsandliquids suggestedintheOwner'sGuide.

, " i: r_ _ vicinityofthisoranyotherappliance, mayresultinariskofelectricshock,or

explosion.Donotusecooktoporoven

• asastorageareaforfoodorcooking Glazedcookingutensils- Only
utensils, certaintypesofglass,glass/ceramic,

ceramic,earthenware,orotherglazed

,,,.. Useonlydrypotholders- Moistor utensilsaresuitableforrange-top

_ _ Thefumescancreateafireh_ardor fire.I;

damppotholdersonhotsurfacesmay servicewithoutbreakingduetothe
resultinburnsfromsteam.Donotlet suddenchangeintemperature.

potho(dertouchhotheatingelements.
Donotuseatowelorotherbulky

c_oths, (continuednext page)

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(continued)

Utensilhandlesshouldbeturned SpeedOvenfeaturewillnegatively a steamburn.Somecleanerscan
inwardandnotextendoveradjacent affecthowthisfeatureoperates.Use producenoxiousfumesifappliedtoa

surfaceunits- Toreducetheriskof aluminumfoilonlyasdirectedinthis hotsurface.

burns,ignitionofflammablematerials, manual.
andspillageduetounintentional Ovendoor- Donotplaceexcessive
contactwiththeutensil,thehandleofa Cleanventilatinghoodsfrequently- weightonanopenovendoororstand

utensilshouldbepositionedsothatitis Greaseshouldnotbeallowedto onanopenovendooras,insome
turnedinward,anddoesnotextend accumulateonhoodorfilter.When cases,itcouldcausetherangetotip

overadjacentsurfaceelements, flamingfoodsunderthehood,turnthe over,breakageofthedoor,orserious

Donotsoakremovableheating spreadtheflame.
elements- Heatingelementsshould _. j

neverbeimmersedinwater.Immersing Deepfatfryers- Useextremecaution
elementinwaterwoulddamage whenmovingthegreasekettleor

insulatingmaterialinsideelement, disposingofhotgrease.

Usecarewhenopeningdoor- Let Donottouchsurfaceelementsor

hotairorsteamescapebefore ovenelements,areasnearelements

removingorreplacingfood. orinteriorsurfacesofoven-

Donotheatunopenedfood aredarkincolor.Areasnearsurface

containers- Build-upofpressuremay elementsandinteriorsurfacesofoven

fanoff.Thefan,ifoperating,may injury.

Elementsmaybehoteventhoughthey

causecontainertoburstandresultin maybecomehotenoughtocause Toavoidpossibleexposureto

injury, burns.Duringandafteruse,donot microwaveenergy,donotoperate

Keepovenventducts touchorletclothingorotherflammable theovenusingtheSpeedOven

unobstructed- Theventislocatedat materialscontactheatingelements, featureiftheovendoorlocking
thebaseofthebackguard.Blockageof areasnearelements,orinterior mechanismordoorsealis

ventpreventsproperovenair surfacesofovenuntiltheyhavehad damaged.Seepage4for

circulationandwillaffectoven sufficienttimetocool.Amongthese additionalsafetyinstructions.

performance.Avoidtouchingovenvent areasarethecooktop,surfacesfacing Anti-tip bracket warning:

areawhileovenisonandforseveral thecooktop,ovenventopeningand

minutesafterovenhasbeenturnedoff. surfacesnearthisopening,ovendoor, Toreducetheriskoftippingofthe

Somepartsoftheventandsurroundingandovenwindow.Also,donotallow appliancefromunusualusageorby

areabecomehotenoughtocause metalobject,otherthanautensilona appliancemustbesecuredbya

burns, properlyinstalledanti-tipdevice.To

Placementofovenracks- Always elements, checkifdeviceisinstalledproperly:

placeovenracksindesiredlocation
whileoveniscool.Ifrackmustbe Smoothtopcooktop- Donotcookon rangetoseethatoneoftherear

movedwhilehot,usecaretoavoid brokencooktop.Ifcooktopshould levelinglegsisengagedinthebracket
contactofpotholderwithovenelement, break,cleaningsolutionsandspillovers slot.Whenremovingappliancefor

Donotcoverovenracks,theoven createariskofelectricshock.Contact engagedwhenrangeisreplaced.The

bottomoranyotherpartoftheoven aqualifiedtechnicianimmediately, anti-tipdevicesecurestherearleveling
withaluminumfoil- Thiswillcause Cleancooktopwithcaution.Ifawet legtothefloor,whenproperlyengaged.

overheatingoftheoven.Theincorrect spongeorclothisusedtowipespillson (continuednextpage)

useofaluminumfoilwhenusingthe ahotcookingarea,becarefultoavoid

aluminumfoil,meatprobesoranyother excessiveloadingoftheovendoor,the
surfaceelement,tocontactheating

Useaflashlightandlookunderneath

maypenetratethebrokencooktopand cleaning,besureanti-tipdeviceis

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(continued)

Circuitbreakerorfuse- Locateand Donotleavechildrenalone- Thisappliancehasbeentestedfor

markbreakerorfuse.Neverreplacea Childrenshouldnotbeleftaloneor safeperformanceusing

blownfuseorresetabreakeruntilyou unattendedinanareawhereappliance conventionalcookware.Donotuse
knowwhathascausedtheproblem, isinuse.Theyshouldneverbeallowed anydevicesoraccessoriesthatarenot
Alwaysreplaceablownfusewithone tositorstandonanypartofthe specificallyrecommendedinthis
ofthecorrectamperage,donotusea appliance.CAUTION:Donotstore manual.Donotuseeyelidcoversfor
substitute, itemsofinteresttochildrenincabinets thesurfaceunits,stovetopgrills,or

aboveanapplianceoronthe add-onovenconvectionsystems.The

Controlknobs- Turnoftcontrolatthe backguardofarange, useofdevicesoraccessoriesthatare
completionofacookingoperation, notexpresslyrecommendedinthis
Self-cleaningoven- Donotclean manualcancreateserioussafety

doorgasket.Thedoorgasketis _ =-_--P',J"_k / hazards,resultinperformance
betakennottorub,damage,ormove componentsoftheappliance.

thegasket.Donotuseovencleaners
orovenlinerprotectivecoatingofany Preparedfoodwarning- Followfood

kindinoraroundanypartofthe _ manufacturer'sinstructions.Ifaplastic
inthisbooklet.Beforeself-cleaningthe coverdistorts,warps,orisotherwise

essentialforagoodseal.Careshould ___/ problems,andreducethelifeofthe

oven,removebroilerpan,ovenracks, damagedduringcooking,immediately

self-cleanoven.Cleanonlypartslisted _ frozenfoodcontainerand/oritsfilm
andotherutensils.Listenforafan.A foodcouldbecontaminated.

fannoiseshouldbeheardduringa Childrenclimbingontheapplianceto
cleaningcycle.Ifnot,cancelclean reachitemscouldbeseriouslyinjured. Important safety notice and
cycleandcalla qualifiedtechnician Childrenmustbetaughtthatthe warning: TheCaliforniaSafeDrinking

beforeself-cleaningagain, applianceandutensilsinoronitcanbe WaterandToxicEnforcementActof
Itisnormalforthecooktopoftherange hot.Childrenshouldbetaughtthatan 1986 (Proposition65) requiresthe

tobecomehotduringaself-clean applianceisnotatoy.Theyshouldnot GovernorofCaliforniatopublishalistof
cycle.Therefore,touchingorliftingthe beallowedtoplaywithcontrolsorother substancesknownto the State of
cooktopduringacleancycleshouldbe partsoftheunit. Californiato cause cancer or

avoided, reproductiveharm, and requires

CAUTION:DONOTLEAVEFOODOR 1. Turnoffapplianceandventilating potentialexposurestosuchsubstances.
COOKINGUTENSILS,ETC.,INOVEN hood.Disconnectpowerat the

DURINGTHESELF-CLEANING fuseorcircuitbreaker. Usersofthisappliancearehereby
MODEOFOPERATION. 2. Usedrychemicalorfoam-type engagedintheself-cleancyclethere

ATTENTION:NELAISSERAUCUN extinguisheror bakingsodato maybesomelow-levelexposureto
ALIMENT,USTENSILEDECUISINE, smotherfireorflame.Neveruse someofthelistedsubstances,

ETC.,DANSLEFOURDURANTLE wateronagreasefire. includingcarbonmonoxide.Exposure

CYCLED'AUTONETTOYAGE. 3. Iffireisinoven,smotherbyclosing tothesesubstancescanbeminimized

IN CASE OFFIRE: businessesto warn customersof

ovendoor. byproperlyventingtheappliancetothe

4. Iffireisinapanonthesurfaceunit,
coverpan. (continued next page)

discardthefoodanditscontainer.The

warnedthatwhentheapplianceis

outdoorsduringtheself-cleancycle.

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PRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

A. DonotattempttooperatethisovenwiththedooropenC. Do notoperatethe ovenif it is damaged.It is

sinceopen-dooroperationcan resultin harmful particularlyimportantthattheovendoorclosepropedy
exposuretomicrowaveenergy.Itisimportantnotto andthatthereisnodamagetothe:(I}Door(bent),(2)
defeatortamperwiththesafetyinterlocks, hingesandlatches(brokenorloosened),(3)door

B. Donotplaceanyobjectbetweentheovenfrontface sealsandsealingsurfaces.

andthedooror allowsoilorcleanerresidueto D. Theovenshouldnotbe adjustedorrepairedby
accumulateonsealingsurfaces, anyoneexceptproperlyqualifiedservicepersonnel.

WhenusingtheSpeedOvenfeaturebasicsafetyprecautions 10.Donotcoverorblockanyopeningsontheoven.
shouldbefo}lowed,includingthefoUowing: 11.Donot storethisapplianceoutdoors.Donotusethis

productnearwater- forexample,nearakitchensink,in

WARNING - Toreducetheriskofburns,electricalshock, awetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool,andthelike.
fire,injurytopersonsorexposureto excessivemicrowave

energy: 12.Donotimmersecordorpluginwater.

13. Whencleaningsurfacesof doorandoventhatcome

1. Readalltheinstructionsbeforeusingtheappliance, togetherondosingdoor,useonlymild,nonabrasive

2. Readandfollowthe specific"precautionsto avoid soapsordetergentsappliedwithaspongeorsoftcloth.
possibleexposureto excessivemicrowaveenergy" Donotcleanorrubthegasketaroundtheovendoor.

foundatthetopofthispage. 14. Toreducetheriskoffireintheovencavity:

3. This appliancemustbe properlygrounded.See a. Donotovercookfood,especiallystarchyitemssuch
installationinstructionsforgroundinginstructions, aspotatoesandfattyitemssuchasbacon.Carefully

4. Installorlocatethisapplianceonlyinaccordancewiththe attendapplianceif heat-proofpaperor plastic
installationinstructions, containersareplacedinsidetheoven.If aplastic

5. Someproductssuchas wholeeggsand sealed
containers,suchasclosedglassjars,mayexplodeand immediatelydiscardthefoodanditscontainer.The

shouldnotbeheatedinthisoven. foodcouldbecontaminated.

frozenfoodcontainerand/oritsfilmcoverdistorts,
warpsor is otherwisedamagedduringcooking,

6. Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribed b. Removewiretwist-tiesfromheat-preefpaperor
inthismanualorintheSpeedOvenCookingGuide.Do ovencookingbagsbeforeplacingbaginoven.

notusecorrosivechemicalsorvaporsinthisappliance.
Thistypeofovenisspecificallydesignedtoheat,cook, c. Ifmaterialsinsidetheovenshouldignite,keepoven
ordefrostfood.Donotusefordryingclothes,linens, doorclosed,turnovenoffandshutoffpoweratthe
newspaper,or similarnon-foodtypeitems.It is not fuseordrouitbreakerpanel.
designedforindustrial,laboratory,orcommercialuse.It d. Donotusethecavityforstoragepurposes.Donot

isintendedforhomeuseonly. leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfoodinthe

7. Makesurethat all personsusingthisappliance, cavitywhennotinuse.Useonlyheat-proofpaperor

especiallychildren,arecloselysupervisedandproperly conventionaloven.
instructedonhowtousethisappliance.

8. Donotoperatethisapplianceifithasadamagedcordor 15. Useonlycookingutensilsandaccessories,specifically

plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,orifithasbeendamaged describedinthismanualorinthecookingguide.
ordropped. 16. Donotuseoutdoors.

9. Thisapplianceshouldbe servicedonlybyqualified t 7. Stayneartheovenwhileitisinuseandcheckcooking

servicepersonnel.Contactthe nearestauthorized progressfrequently.Leavingtheovenunattendedmay

servicefacilityforexamination,repairorreplacement.Do resultinovercookedfoodandpossiblyafireinyouroven.
notattempttoserviceorrepairthisapplianceyourself.

plasticcontainersrecommendedfor use in a

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CLOCKAND OVEN CONTROL

DEFROST SET SPEED

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• I-I I-I n n n ]

c.oc,l[coo:I[c.,= I ]

MEATS, CASSEROLES _ ira. DEICATE

FISH, VEGETAB ONLY FOODS COOK 2

(Note: Allindicator words are displayed to show their location.)

STOP/CLEAR CLEAN SET KNOB
Press this pad to cancel all t, PressCLEAN. Turn this knob in either directionto
programmingexcept the Clock and 2, Closeandlock ovendoor, entertimeortemperature.Thisknob

Timer, 3. Ovenwillautomaticallycleanfor 3 isalsousedtoselectHI or Lo broil,

hours. Select 2 to 4 hours by

TIMER turningSET knob, OVEN TEMP

1. PressTIMER.

2. TurnSET knobto desiredtime. "door"willappearindisplayuntilthe t, PressOVENTEMP,

door isproperlylocked.Seepages24 2. Turn SET knob until desired oven

TIMER can be set from 1 minute and 25for additional information, temperature appears in the

(0HR:01) up to 9 hours and 50 display.
minutes (9 HR:50).The TIMER does COOK TIME/STOP TIME

not control the oven. See pages 11 to 17 for additional

To begin cooking immediately: informationon conventional baking

The timing operation will start 1. PressCOOK TIME. Enterdesired and roasting.Do notpressthispad if
automatically.Colonswillflash inthe cookingtime by turningthe SET usingthe SpeedOvenfeature.

displayto indicatea timingoperation, knob.

DEFROST

o.31...s.[s,,=j

OnelongcontinuousDeepsignalsthe 2. Press OVEN TEMP. Enter oven BROIL
endofthetimingoperationand "End" temperaturewithSET knob.

briefly appears in the display.The 1. PressBROIL.
time of day will automatically 2. TurnSET knobclockwisetoselect

reappearinthe display.The TIMER To delay the start of cooking: HI broil or counter clockwise to
doesnotcontrolthe oven. t. PressCOOKTIME. Entercooking selectLObroil.

Tocancel: PressTIMER andholdfor 2. PressSTOP TIME. Enterthetime See page 18 for additional
3 seconds.Time of daywillreappear youwishthe ovento turn off with information.
after a slightdelay. SET knob.

CLOCK 3. Press OVEN TEMP. Enter oven ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. PressCLOCK. temperaturewithSET knob. A beep soundseachtimea pad is

2. TurnSETknob untildisplayshows The oven will automaticallyturn on pressed.
correcttimeofday. andoffat the presettimes. 4 beeps If "door"appears in the displayit

When powerisfirstsuppliedto oven willsignalthe end of cooking."End" indicates that the door is not

or ifthere has been a powerfailure, will appear in the display and locked. See page 23 for

the displaywill flash. Followabove continuousbeeps will promptyouto instructionson lockingthe door.

instructionsto set clock.Clocktime removethefoodfromthe oven.

cannotbe changedwhenoven isset Press STOP/CLEAR to cancel If a fault code (example: F 2) is
for automatic oven cooking, end-of-cooking beeps.

self-clean or Speed Oven STOP/CLEAR. If fault code
operations.Canceloperationthenset See pages12 and 13 for additional continues,see page28.

clock, information.

PressCLOCK to recalltime of day

whenanotherfunctionis displayed.

timewithSET knob.

displayedand beepssound,press

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SPEED OVEN FEATURE

(See pages 19 to 22 for complete instructions.)

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stop o

DEFROST _'_ SPEED CLEAN C_OK STOP TIMEB[_

DELAY TIMED BAKE

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[s,.oI ..oo---oo......,.lio,,.os.1.o...j[o.ss.o,is..o]o.o,,COOK1 RSH,VEGETABLESJ L HEAT 0er.OsTONLVFOODS COOK2

HowToSetA SpeedOven Operation SpeedSettings

1, Positionthe oven racks, Placethe food in the even • Use SPEED COOK 1 for meats, poultry, fish,

and close the oven door. casseroles, main dishes, vegetables, oven meals or

2. Pressthe appropriate Speed pad.

• SPEED COOK 1 • Use SPEED COOK 2 for dessertsand delicateitems

• SPEED COOK2

• DEFROST/HEAT defrost-and-heat frozen convenience foods in

3. Movethedoorlocklevertotherightorlockedposition, heatproofpaper orplasticcontainers.

4. TurntheSET knobuntilthedesiredSpeedCooktime • Use DEFROST/HEAT for 60 minutes or more to
appearsinthedisplay.Set the Speed Cook time for defrost-on/y meatsorpoultryweighingover4pounds.

halfthe maximumconventionalcookingtime.Open
door and check the food at half the minimum

frozen conveniencefoods inaluminumfoil containers.

(eggorcheese-basedfoods).

• Use DEFROST/HEAT for 59 minutes or less to

conventionalcookingtime. ABOUT "HOLD"

! u * • ,

HOLD automaticallyappears*nthe displayat

theend ofa SPEED COOK 1. SPEED COOK 2
or DEFROST/HEAT 59 minutes or Jess

operation. ,,

• There isno HOLD"ifDEFROST/HEATissetfor
60 minutesor more.

5. Attheendof Speed Cooking,"HOLD" appearsinthe "HOLD"period.'HOLD' isdesignedtocomplete
display.Movethedoorlocklevertotheleftorunlocked cooking.

position.Openthedoorand checkthe food.

• Ifthefoodisdone,pressthe STOP/CLEAR pad. automaticallycancel at the end of 10 minutes

• ifthe foodisnotdone,closeandlooktheovendoor. andthe time ofdaywiltreappearinthe display.

Turnthe SET knob to select 1 to 10 minutesof iscanceledif
additionalcooking."HOLD" is a special operation

designedtocompletecooking.

• You can set additional cooking time in the

If you do not entera HQLD hme HOLD will

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COOKTOP USE

Control Knobs Cookware

Yourcooktopisequippedwith controlknobsthat provide Cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
an infinite choice of settings from LOW to HIGH. The cookware used. Proper cookware will reduce cooking

knob can be set on or between any of the numbered times, use less energy and produce more even cooking
settings, results. For best results use a heavy gauge metal pan

To operate push in and turn the knob in either direction
to the desired setting. Cookware with uneven, warped, or grooved bottoms do

Toremoveknobsforcleaning,gently pullforward.Wash reduce heat conductivity and result in slower, less even

knobs in mild detergent and water. Do not use abrasive heating.

cleaning agents as they will scratch the finish and

removemarkings. Rinse,dry and replace.Turn on each Different types of cookware materials require different
elementto be sure knobs have been replaced correctly, heat settingsfor the samecooking operation. The chart

Cooking Tips Lowerthe heat setting if using a thinner gaugemetal or

To preventdamageto the range, backguard or utensil,

neveroperatesurface unitwithouta paninplace,never Oversized cookware orcookware that restsacrosstwo
ellowapantoboildryandneveroperateanelementon elements are not recommended as they may trap

HIGHfor extendedperiods of time. enough heat to cause damage to the cooktop or

Food will not cook any faster at a higher setting than

neededto maintain agentle boil.Water boilsatthe same Donot use woks equipped with round metal rings. The

temperature whether boiling gently or vigorously. If a ring, which is designed to support the wok above the

highsetting is used,excessive spattering will occur and element,willtrapheat andmaydamagetheelementand

food may stick or burnonto the bottom ofthe pan. the cooktop.

with a smooth flat bottomand a tight fitting lid.

not make good contact with the heating surface, will

below is based on heavy gauge aluminum cookware.
other materials.

elements.This isespecially important when canning.

Ifa higherheatsettingis usedto bringliquidto aboilor to Canning

begin cooking, always reduce to a lower setting once
liquid comes to a boil or food begins cooking. Never Usethe HIGH setting just until water comes to a boil or

leavefood unattended during a cooking operation, reduce to the lowestheat setting that maintainsthe boil
Fitthe size of the cookwareto the size of the element, or pressure. Prolonged use of the HIGH setting, or the

This conserves energy, use of incorrect canning utensils produces excessive

pressure is reached in the pressure canner. Then,

heat. Excessive heat can cause permanent damage to
the porcelain cooktop, coilelement and the drip bowl.

SUGGESTED HEATSETTING GUIDE

HEAT,SETTINGS i USES , .... :

HIGH To bringliquid to a boil, blanch, preheat skillet, or reach pressure in a pressure cooker.

Always reduce to alower heat setting when liquidsjust begin to boil or foods beginto cook.

MedlUm_H_gh Tobiow_ Orseai meati _eat oi foideep fat i_ ng;s_id; to _ute _i f_i Mantai_fast boii'for'

17-9 largeamountsof iiq,,id_: :

Medium To maintain moderate to slow boil for large amounts of liquids.

4-6 Tocontinue cooking uncovered foods and for most frying operations.

.... : ........

LOW I TOkeep foods warm before serving. Melt chocolate.i

NOTE: Referto cookwaremanufacturer's recommendationsfor suggested heat settings. Some manufacturers do
not recommend the use of HIGH, or the use of HIGH for extended cooking operations.

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SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP

Cooking Areas Cooking Tips

On Canadian models only: The surface units will not When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
operate during a clean cycle. This isnormal, overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually

increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.

The four cooking areas on Boiloversaremore likelytooccur if you startoutonHIGH
your range are identified by then reduce to the lower setting. Ifyou do begin cooking

cooktop. There are two a fullboil.

permanent patterns in the _/)/_ _ on HIGH,reducetoa lowersetting beforeliquidscometo
large(8-inch) andtwosmall _li_ fffoodis cooking toofast or if a boiloveroccurs,remove

(6-inch) areas. The pat- _/l_
not look like the cooktop in adjust to the newsetting.

terns on your cooktop may @ _/_/_ a lowersetting.Allowenoughtimefor the cookingareato

this illustration but your

cooktopwilloperate as de-

scribed inthis manual. Cookware

Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it onto the glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type
thoroughly as directed onthe cleaning chart on page 8. disposable containers such as popcorn poppers under

Thiswill protectthesmoothtopandwillguarantee aclean anycircumstances.They mayleave metal marksor may
cooktopwhen the elements are turned on. permanently melt onto the smoothtop. Do not use

Duringthefirstfew hoursof use,youmay noticethatthe an authorized servicer.Do not attempt to repair cooktop
cooktop emits a slight burning odor and a light smoke, yourself.

Bothof these conditions are normal.

When acooking areaisturned on,the coilelement under glass if you slide them across the smoothop. Remove

the cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the any metal marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning
heatsettingthe elementwillcycle on and off. Itis normal Creme.

to see a red glow through the smoothtop when the Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,

elementcycleson. heat-proof glassor glazed oookware mayscratchthe

lidor remove cookwarefrom cookingarea and reduce to

Aluminum foil will damage the smoothtop if it me}ts

cooktop if aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call

Aluminum cookware will cause metal marks on the

smoothtopcooktopif youslidethemacrossthe top.

Indicator Lights

Rangesareequippedwithtwoindicatorlightswhichglow TOProtect The Smoothtop

when a surfaceelement is on. The indicatorlightwill

remainon untilthe element isturnedoff.Aftera cooking • Do not use the top as a work surface or as a cutting

operation,besurethe elementand indicatorlightare off. board. Do not cook food directly on the cooktop.

• Do not use atrivet or metal stand (suchas awok ring)

Hot Surface Light betweentheutensilandthecooktop.These itemscan

Your range is equippedwith a HOT SURFACE light markoretchthe surfaceandaffectcookingefficiency.

located at the center-back of the smoothtop. This red • Do not place plasticson awarm or hot cooking area.

lightwill turnonto indicatethat the smoothtop is hot and They will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The

willremain on until the top has cooled, smoothtop may chip or pit in attempting to remove

Retained Heat meltedplasticfrom the top.

The smoothtop cooking area retains heat for a period of • Topreventscratching or damageto the srnoothtop,do
time after the element has been turned off. Turn the not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other

element off a few minutes before food is completely fats on the cooking area. Be sure area is free from
cooked and use the retained heat to complete the these before turning on cooking area.

cookingoperation.After 30 minutes,the cooktop maybe • Besurethe bottomofthe cookware issmoothandfree

too cool to keepfoods warm. However, the TOP MAY of nicks,scratches or roughareasasthey may scratch

STILL BE TOO WARM TO TOUCH. When the HOT the smoothtop.
SURFACE light turns off, the top will be cool enough to

touch. ° Do not allow a pan to boil dry, This could cause

permanent damage to the smoothtop.

(continuedon next page)

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Care Information Cleaning Chart

To help keep cooktop clean, be sure CAUTION: Before cleaning, be certain a11elements are turned off and the
cooking area and cookware bottom are cooktop is cool. Use only cleaning agents recommended in the cleaning chart.

clean and dry before each use. Other materials may damage the finish of the smoothtop.
To prevent possible damage to the

cooktop, always rinse the bottom of ..... ,with a soft cloth or a non

cookware to completely remove any ,nylonor plastic I
cleaning agent residue. This is rinse

especially important when using a

copper or aluminum cleaner. In the

presence of heat, the cleaning residue
may stain, discolor or etch the

smoothtop.

Carefully blot up spillovers around the

outside of the cooking area as they Gently scour Withcreme to remove as
occur with dry paper towels. BE s I:x_ssib_e_Reapp!ypaste,
CAREFUL NOT TO BURN HANDS Witha dampei0thand let stand

WHEN WIPING UP SPILLS. DO NOT nai
USE A DAMP CLOTH WHICH MAY

CAUSE STEAM BURNS.
When surface is cool, clean as directed

in the chart. DO NOT USE the

following cleaning agents.

• Abrasives (metal scouring pads, Problem Solving Chart

cleansing powders, scouring
cleaners or pads) will scratch the PROBLEM CAUSE TO PREVENT

smoothtop.

• Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine
bleaches, rust removers or

ammonia) may damage the finish of

the smoothtop.

• Glass cleaners containing ammonia
may harm the smoothtop. Cb_kwarev,Athrough acrosscook"t0p.

• Soiled cloth or sponge will leave an bosoms.

invisible film on the cooktop which : :

may scratch or cause discoloration Metal-marking Sliding or scraping metal Do not slide metal object across

the next time the cooktop is used. utensils or oven racks cooktop. Clean immediately with

across cooktop. Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

IMPORTANT: Watch sugary solutions _emove boiloversbefore ieusi_gme

carefully to avoid boilovers.

If a sugar solution (such as jam, jelly, _spebia[lybo_msi are_ a_d

candy) is allowed to boilover, it may pit d_i

the smoothtop, Turn element to LOW
and clean sugary boilovers Areas of Mineral deposits from Use cookware with bottoms that are
immediately, discoloration water andfoods, clean and dry. Use correct heat

Use a wooden spoon or a sheen
wooden-handled metal spatula to Pitting or Sugary boilovers from Use correct heat setting and large

scrape boilover to a cooler area of the flakiag. Sug&rsyrups,Candy, enough utensil. WatChcooking
cooktop or use several layers of dry jarns,je|lies, dessert OperatiOnto preventboi_oversor
paper towels to wipe up spillover. If a sauces; etc. Spattering.

paper towel is used, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Turn element off. When

cool, use a single-edge razor blade to CAUTION: Do not use top if the smoothtop is cracked or broken or if metal
scrape off soil. Clean with Cooktop melts onto cooktop. Call an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair the

Cleaning Creme, rinse and dry. cooktop yourself.

with a metallic setting to prevent boilovers.

PAGE

COIL COOKTOP
Cooktop Indicator Lights

Freestandingrangeswitha coil-type cooktop willfeature Rangesare equippedwithtwo indicatorlightswhich glow

an "upswept" oooktop. The cooktop on a Canadian when a surface element is on. The indicator light will
freestanding range does NOT lift up. remainon until the element is turned off. After a cooking

Toraisethe "upswept" cooktop:When cool,graspthe
frontedgeof the cooktopand gentlyliftupuntilthetwo

supportrodsat thefrontof the cooktopsnap intoplace. Drip Bowls

operation, be suretheelement and indicatorlightare off.

in place.

• Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or component parts underneath the cooktopto

damage.

__ • Be sure drip bowls, located under each element, are

Tolowerthetop: Holdthefrontedgeofthe cooktopand Yourrangewillbe equippedwith eitherchromeplated
carefullypushback on each supportrodto releasethe steeldripbowlsor porcelaincoatedsteeldripbowls,
notchedsupport.Then gentlylowerthe top into place.

The support rods willslide intothe rangeframe. Chrome drip bowls willturn blue or gold over time if

• To preventrisk ofelectric shock orfire, do not line drip

bowlswithaluminum foil.

overheated. This type ofdiscoloration ispermanent and

Surface Elements will not affect the cookingperformance.

• Surfaceelementsare self-cleaning. Toprotectthe porcelaincoatedsteelfinish, avoidusing

• Do not immerse elements in water, setting oncefood begins cooking. Do not use oversized

• When an element is turned on, itwill cycle onand off cookware. Pan should not extend more than 2 inches
to maintain the heat setting, from the element.

• To preventdamagetothe range, NEVERoperatethe Clean bowls after each use with soap and water.
surface element without a pan in place and NEVER Remove stubborn stains with baking soda paste and

allow a panto boil dry. plastic scouring pad or a mild cleanser. To prevent

receptacle.

andC°°l'T°andcarefullyrem°Ve:awayraisefromelementpulIWhentheOut _,___ agents. Rinse,dry and replace.

highsettings for long periods oftime. Reduceto a lower

scratching the finish, do not use abrasive cleaning

To replace: Insertthe terminals on the element into the

receptacle. Gently lift up on outer edge of element

(opposite terminal-side of element) while inserting
terminals into receptacle. Gently press down on outer
edge of element until element sits level on drip bowl.

Besure drip bowl and chrome trim ring,if equipped, are

properlyinstalled. The notch on the trim ring should be
centered over the screw securing the receptacle to the

maintop, if trimring is not installed properlyand rests on
this screw, the trim ring and drip bowl will "rock".

PAGE 10

OVEN USE - For Conventional Cooking
Oven Characteristics

Everyovenhasitsowncharacteristics.Youmayfindthat Itis importantthat air can circulate freely within the oven

the cooking times and temperatures you were and around the food. To help ensure this, place food in
accustomedtowithyour previous range may need to be the center of the oven rack. Allow two inches between

alteredslightlywithyour new range,it isnormalto notice the edge ofthe utensil(s)and the oven walls. If cooking
some differences between this range and your previous on two racks, stagger the food to ensure proper air flow.

range.

Afan willautomatically turnonwheneverthe ovendoor is
lockedfor a self-clean or Speed operation. The fan will

automatically turn off when the door is unlocked. Ifthe
fan is still operating at the end of a Speed operation,

pressthe STOP/CLEARpad then unlock the oven door.

Fan

Oven Racks

Foroptimum bakingresultsofcakes,cookiesorbiscuits,

The two oven racks are designed with a lock-stop useone rack. Positionracksofoodisinthecenterofthe
positionto keep racksfrom coming completely out ofthe oven. Use either rackposition 3 or 2.

oven. Do not attemptto change rack positions whenthe
oven is hot. If cooking on two racks,use rack positions 4 and 2 for

cakes and rack positions 4 and 1 when using cookie

The rack positions listed below are for conventional sheets. Neverplacetwo cookie sheets on one rack.

cooking. For Speed Oven cooking rack positions, see
page 20 or refer to the separate Speed Oven Cooking If roasting a largeturkey,placethe turkey on rack 1 and

Guide. theside dishes on rack 5.
Rack 5 (top of oven) used for broiling thin non-fatty

foods such asfish and toasting bread. Use of Aluminum Foil

Donotcoverentirerack withaluminum foilor placefoil

Rack 4 usedfortwo-rack bakingor mostbroiling, directly under cookware. To catch spillovers, place a
Rack 3 used for most one-rack baking of cookiesand pieceoffoila littlelargerthanthe pan onthe rackbelow

biscuits on a cookie sheet, the pan. Do not placealuminumfoil acrossthe bottomof
Rack 2 used for baking cakes, bundt cakes or breads the oven.

roasting meats, _ _m-_

foods. Preheating is necessary for conventional baking. Allow

or cooking larger ! --_-'- ---L-_---..-_! Preheating
Rack 1 used for 2 i : about 10to 15minutesfor the oven to preheat. A single

bakingangel food , necessary to preheat for roasting.

roasting turkey, _._ I i beep will indicate that the oven is preheated. It is not
cake, pie shells, _-._. Selecting a temperature higher than desired will NOT

frozen pies, preheat the oven any faster. Preheating at a higher

tw°-rack baking' i _ j'!

souffles or bread, temperature may have a negative effect on baking

To remove: Be sure rack is cool. Pull rack out to the

lock-stop position, lilt the front end up and continue

pulling rack out of the oven.
Toreplace: Placerack onrack supports,tilt up andpush

toward rear of oven. Pull the rack out to the lock-stop

positionto besure rack iscorrectly replaced.Then return
itto its normal position. (conUnuedonnextpage)

results.

PAGE 11

Oven Operation Automatic Oven Cooking Feature

The Automatic Oven Cookingfeature is used to turn the

oven on and offat a preset time of day.This feature can
be used for a conventional cook or a self-clean

operation. See page 25 for instructions on delaying a
self-clean operation.

The Automatic Oven Cooking feature can not be used

Toset ovenfor baking or roasting: withthe Speed Oven feature.

1, Pressthe OVENTEMP pad.

J__ Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork,

• 000 and BAKE indicator words will appear in the than onefood,select foods that cook forthesame length
display, of time and at the same oven temperature.

• The display will returnto the current time of day if

the oven temperature is not entered within 30

seconds. Basic Instructions

2. Toenterthe oventemperature,turnthe SETknobuntil Example: Food is to cook for 2 hoursand 30 minutes
the desired temperature is displayed. (2:30) at an oven temperature of350°F,You wishthe

• 350° will appear in the displaywhenthe SET knob foodto be cooked by 6 o'clock (6:00).

is turned one click in either direction. The 1. Press COOK TIME pad.

temperaturecan be set from 170 to 550°.

• Theovenwillturnonwithinafewseconds. TheON 2. TurnSET knobuntil 2:30 (2hours and 30minutes)

indicator word and 75° or the actual oven is displayed,
temperature,whichever is higher,will appear inthe

display. 3. Press STOP TIME pad.

The AutomaticOven Cookingfeature will not operate

unlessthe clockisfunctioningand is set at the correct

poultry, stuffing, seafoods, or baked goods are not
recommended for delay start cooking, If cooking more

• The temperature in the display will increase in 5° 4, Turn SET knob until 6:00 (6 o'clock) isdisplayed.

increments until the oven reaches the preset
temperature,A singlebeepwillsJgnalthat the oven 5, Press OVEN TEMP pad,

is preheated. Allow 10to 15 minutesfor the oven

to preheat. 6. Turn SET knob until350° is displayed.

3. Place food in the oven. Check food at the minimum
cookingtime. Cook longer if needed. 7. Press CLOCK pae and time of day reappears in

4, At the end of cooking, remove food and press the

STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel the operation. The The oven will automatically turn on at 3:30: will cook
currenttimeofdaywill reappear inthedisplay, the food for 2 1/2 hours at 350°F. and will

To recall the presettemperature during preheat, press STOP/CLEARpad to cancel the beeps.
the OVEN TEMP pad. NOTE:If you wish cooking to beginimmediately,omit

To change the preset temperature, turn the SET knob steps 3 and 4.
until the desired temperature is displayed.

The oven will automatically turn off if it is left on for 12

hours. (continuedon next page)

the display.

automatically turn off at 6:00. Press the

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To set oven for immediate start: To set oven for delayed start:

1. PresstheCOOKTIME pad. 1, PresstheCOOK TIME pad,

_ _ _ [_ _ • 0 HR:O0willappear inthedisplay and SET COOK

_'_"'_' 2. Turn the SET knob to enter the cooking time.

• 0 HR:00 will appear in the display and SET COOK
TIME will flash inthe display. * The display will show cooking time in

2. Turnthe SET knob to enter the cooking time. 10 minutes (0:10) up to 11 hours and 55 minutes

• The display will show cooking time in
HOURS:MINUTES. Cooking time can be set from 3. Press the STOP TIME pad.
10 minutes (0:10) up to 11 hours and 55 minutes

• If you delay in entering the cooking time, the _ _--_, ___

program will automatically cancel andthe time of
daywill reappear in the display. • SET STOPTIME will flash in the display.

• Ifyousetthecookingtimebutdelayinenteringthe 4. Turn the SET knob to enter the stop time.

oventemperature, beeps willsound andthedisplay
will flash SET BAKE and 000. * If you delay in entering the stop time, beeps will

3. Press theOVEN TEMP pad. sound and the display will flash SET BAKE and

4. Enter oven temperature with the SET knob.

• If you press the OVEN TEMP pad but delay in
entering the temperature, the program will cancel 6. Enter oven temperature with the SET knob.

and the displaywill return to the time of day. 7. Press the CLOCK pad to return the current time of

5. Press the CLOCK pad and the time of day will day tothedisplay. DELAYBAKEandthe preset oven
reappear in the display. TIMED BAKE ON indicator temperature will remaininthe displaytoshowthatthe

words will remain in the displayto show that the oven oven hasbeensetfora delaystart cookingoperation.

has beenset for Automatic Oven Cooking.

6. After a few seconds, the oven will turn on. Press the and TIMED BAKE ON will appear to indicatethat the
COOK TIME pad if you wish to see the remaining food iscooking.

cooking time.

7. At the end of the preset cooking time, the oven will time."End"willappearinthedisplayand4beepswill

automat'callyturnoff,"End w'll appear inthe display signaltheend ofcooking.A beepwill soundevery 10
and4 beepswillsignalthe endof cooking. A beepwill seconds toremindyou to removefoodfrom the oven.

soundevery 10secondstoprompt youto removefood

from the oven. 10.Pressthe STOP/CLEARpadtocancelthe beepsand

8. PresstheSTOP/CLEAR padto cancel the beeps and reappear inthe display.
remove food from the oven.The time of day will

reappearin the display.

TIME will flash in the display.

HOURS:MINUTES. Cooking time can be set from
(11:55).

000.

5. Press the OVEN TEMP pad.

8. The oven will automaticallyturn on at the presettime

9. Theoven willautomatically turn off at the preset stop

remove food from the oven. The time of day will

Additional Information

If you delay more than 30 seconds betweentouching a pad

and turning the SET knob,the display will either returnto the
previous setting or the time of day will reappear and the

program will cancel.
To recall the preset stop time or cook time, just press the

corresponding pad.
Toreset orcancel the program, presstheSTOP/CLEAR pad.

At the end of the cooking operation, continuous beeps will
sound untilthe STOP/CLEAR pad ispressed.

PAGE 13

Conventional Baking Tips

• Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh • For optimum baking results, bake cookies and
ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven biscuitson aflat cookiesheet. If the pan has sides,

temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven if suchas ajelly roll pan, browning may not be even.
recommended.

If using oven-proof glassware, or dark pans

• Usethecorrect rackposition, Bakingresultsmaybe such as Baker's Secret reduce the oven
affected if the wrong rack is used. temperature by 25°F except when baking pies or

Top browning may be darker if food is located
towardthe top of the oven.

Bottom browning may be darker if food is located optimum baking results. Improper placement of pans in
toward the bottom ofthe oven. the oven will block air flow and may result in uneven

When using two racks fer baking, allow enough
space between the racksfor proper air circulation. _ Donot crowd a rack with pans. Never place more

Browningand cooking results will be affected if air than one cookie sheet, one 13x9x2-inch cake pan

flow isblocked, ortwo 9-inch round cake panson one rack.

• Cookware material plays an important part in baking is not directly over another pan.
results.Always use the type and size of pan called for in _ Allow two inches between the pan and the oven

the recipe. Cooking times or cooking results may be wans.

affected if the wrong size is used,

bread.Usethe samebakingtime as called for in the
recipe.

• Allow hot air to flow freely through the oven for

browning. For optimum browning and even cooking
results:

Staggerpanswhen bakingon two racksso one pan

Shiny metalpan reflects heat awayfrom the food, • Check the cooking progress at the minimum time
produces lighter browning and a softer crust. Use recommended in the recipe. If necessary, continue

shiny pans for baking cakes or cookies, checking at intervals until the food is done. If the oven

Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull)
bottom absorbsheat, produces darkerbrowning

and a crispercrust. Usethistypeof panforpies,pie • If you add additional ingredients oralter the recipe,
crustsor bread, expectcookingtimesto increaseordecreaseslightly.

doorisopenedtoo frequently, heatwill escapethe oven;

this canaffect baking results and wastes energy.

PAGE 14

Conventional Baking Chart

You mayfindtheseguidelineshelpfulwhen comparingthe bakingtimes,temperaturesandovenrack positionsof
commonlybakedfoods.

_--I li TIME**

PRODUCT & TYPE PAN SiZE RACK PosmoN* TEMPERATURE (MINUTES)
CAKE

Chocolate,two layers 9" 2 or 3 350° 30-35
Yellow,two layers 9" 2 or 3 350° 25-35

White, two layers 9" 2 or 3 350° 25-30

Bundt tube 2 350° 35-45

Cupcakes 2or 3 350° 15-25
Sheet Cake 9 x 13" 2 or 3 350° 30-40

Angel Food tube 1 375° 30-40

PoundCake loaf 2 or 3 325° 55-60

PIES

Two Crust

Fruit, fresh 9" 1 or 2 400°-425 ° 45-60
Fruit, frozen 9" 1 400°-425 ° 45-70

OneCrust

Custard, fresh 9" 1or 2 350° 60-80

Pie Shell 9" 1 or 2 400° 8-12

COOKIES

Chocolate Chip 2 or 3 350°-375 ° 8-12
Peanut Butter 2 or 3 350°-375 ° 8-12

Sugar 2 or3 350°-375 ° 8--12
Brownies 9 x 13" 2 or 3 350° 25-40

BREADS

Yeast

Loaf loaf 2 375° 20-40

Rolls 2 or 3 375°-400 ° 15-20

Quick

Loaf,nut or fruit loaf 2 or 3 325° -350 ° 45-60

Gingerbread 9 x 9" 2 or 3 350° 30-40
Cornbread 8 x 8" 2 or 3 400° -450 ° 15-30

Cornbread Muffins 2 or 3 375° -400° 10-25

Biscuits 2 or 3 400° -450° 8-20
Muffins 2or 3 375° -400° 15-25

* The bottom rack position is position #1.

** Times are only approximate and may vary depending on the recipe used.

TemperatureConversions

° Fahrenheit 200 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450
° Celsius 100 120 140 150 160 180 190 200 220 230

PAGE 15

Common Baking Problems And Why They Happen

PROBLEM = CAUSE = PROBLEM CAUSE
Cakesare uneven. Pans too close or touching Cakes don't brown on top. incorrect rack position.

Cake high in middle. Temperature set too high. Excessive shrinkage. Too little leavening.

Cake fails. Too much shortening or sugar.

Cakes, cookies, biscuits Incorrect rack position. Temperatureset too high.
don't brown evenly. Oven door not closed properly.

each other or oven walls. Temperatureset too low.

Batter uneven in pans. Overmixing.
Temperatureset too low or Toomuch}iquid.

baking time too short. Pansizetoo large or too Itttle

Oven not level, batter in pan.
Undermixing. Oven door opened too often.

Too much liquid.

Baking time too long. Overmixing.
Overmixing. Pantoo large.

Too much flour. Temperature set too high.

Panstouching each other or Bakingtime too long.

ovenwails. Panstoo close to each other

incorrect rack position, or oven waits.

Too much or too little liquid. Uneven texture. Toomuch liquid.
Temperatureset too low. Undermixing.

Old or too little baking powder. Temperatureset too low.

Pantoo small. Baking time too short.
Oven door opened frequently.
Added incorrect type of oil to

cake mix. Cakeshave tunnels. Not enough shortening.

Added additional ingredients Toomuch baking powder.

to cake mix or recipe. Overmixingor attoo high a

Door gasket not sealing

properly. Cakes crack on top. Batter overmixed.

Incorrect use ofaluminumfoil Temperature set too high.
Oven not preheated. Too much leavening.

Pans darkened, dentedor Incorrectrack position.

warped.

speed.

Foroptimumresults,bakeon onerack, Ifbakingcakeson I Cake not done in middle. Temperature set too high.

twor&oks,p|acepanstowardbackofovenonUp_errackt Pan too small
andtoward front ofoven on _wer rack. t Bakingtime too short.

Cakes, cookies, biscuits too Oven not preheated. } If additional ingredients were added to mix or recipe,

brown on bottom. Panstouching each other or expectcooking time to increase.

Follow cookware manufacturer's instructions for oven {
temperature. Glassware and dark cookware such as I Pies have soaked crust. Temperaturetoo low at start

Ecko's Baker's Secret require lowering the oven t of baking.

temperature by 250F. Filling too juicy.

ovenwalls.

Incorrect rack position. Pie crust edges too brown, Temperatureset too high.
Incorrect use of aluminum foil. Panstouching each other or

Placed 2 cookie sheets on one oven wa]ls.

rack. Edges of crust too thin.

Used glass, dark, stained,

warped or du{tf{nishmeta_

pans. (Use a shiny cookie Pies don't brown on bottom. Used shiny metal pans.

sheet.) Temperatureset too low.

, , Usedshiny metal pans.

Incorrect rack position.

PAGE16

Roasting

Roasting is the method for cooking large, tender cuts of even cooking. As the fat on top of the roast melts, the
meat uncovered, without adding moisture, meat is basted naturally, eliminating the need for

additional basting.

Roasting Tips:

Most meats are roasted at 325°F. It is not necessary to The cooking time is determined by the weight of the meat
preheat the oven. Place the roasting pan on either of the and the desired doneness. For more accurate results,

two lowest rack positions, center of the thickest part of the meat. Itshould not touch
Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more. fat or bone. DO NOT USE A MEAT THERMOMETER IN

Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, topround, high THE OVEN WHEN USING THE SPEED OVEN
quality tip and rump roast, pork loin roast, leg of lamb, FEATURE.

veal shoulder roast and cured or smoked hams.
Season meat, if desired, either before or after roasting, registers approximately 5°F below the doneness

Rub into the surface of the roast if added before cooking, wanted. As the meat stands, the temperature will rise.

Place the meat fat-side-up on a rack in a shallow NOTE: For more information on cooking meat and
roasting pan. Placing the meat on a rack holds it out of poultry, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
the drippings, thus allowing better heat circulation for 1-800-535-4555.

use a meat thermometer, insert it so the tip is in the

Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer

Roasting Chart (Thawed meats only)

.... OVEN

....WEIGHT TEMPERATURE

TYPE OF MEAT (POUNDS) (NOT PREHEATED) TEMPERATURE _(MIN.PER POUND)*

INTERNAL ROASTING TIME

BEEF

Rib Roast 4 to 8 325°F 140° (rare) 25-30

160° (medium) 30-35

Rib Eye Roast 4 to 6 325°F 140° (rare) 25-30

160° (medium) 30-35

Loin TenderloinRoast 2to 3 400°F 140° (rare) 20-25
TopSirloin Roast 3 to 6 325°F 140° (rare) 25-30

160° (medium) 30-35

PORK

Shoulder Blade Roast, Boneless 4 to 6 325°F 160° 35-45

Shoulder Blade Roast 4to 6 325°F 160° 30-40
LoinBlade or SirloinRoast 3 to 4 325°F 160° 35-45

Ham,Half (fullycooked) 5 to 7 325°F 140° 25-35
Ham,Half (cook-before-eating) 5to 7 275°F 160° 35-45

LAMB

Shoulder Roast, Boneless 3-1/2 to 5 325°F 160°(medium) 35-40

170° (well) 40-45

Leg,Whole 5to 7 325°F 160° (medium) 30-35

170° (well) 35-40

VEAL

Rib Roast 3 to5 325°F 170° (well) 40-45
Shoulder,Boneless 4 to 6 325°F 170° (well) 40-45

POULTRY

Turkey,unstuffed 12to 16 325°F 180°- 185° 18-20

Turkey, Breast 3 to 8 325°F 180° 30-40

Chicken,Fryer 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 375°F 185° 20-24
Turkey,Breast 4 to 6 375°F t85° 20-25

* Times are approximateand may vary depending on the shape of the roast.

16 to 20 325°F 180°-185° 16-18
20to 24 325°F 180°-185° 14-16

PAGE 17

Broiling

Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct To set oven to bro
heat. The cooking time is determined by the distance ii Pressthe BRoiL pad

between the meat and the broil element, the desired 000 and BRO L indicator words will appear in the
degree of doneness and the thickness of the meat. display.

2: Turh SET knob c ockwiSe to se ect HI _or normal

Broiling Tips: broiling or counter clockwise tO select Lo for low

Broiling requires the use ofthe broiler pan and insert. The temperature broilingi

broiler insert must be in place to allow fat and liquid to
drain to the pan below to prevent spatters, smoke and preheat broil element 3 to 5 minutes;
flare-ups. Improper use may cause grease fires. 4, Broil With the oven door opened t0 _he broil stop

Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil as this p0sition(opened about 6-inches), Turn meat Once
prevents fat from draining into pan below. For easier about halfway through cookingl Check for

clean up, the broiler pan can be lined with foil and spray aloneness by cutting asiitin the meat near the center
the insert with a non-stick vegetable spray, for desired Colorl

Remove excess fat and slash remaining fat to help keep to cancei the broil operation,Theeurrenttime Ofday
meat from curling. This also reduces smoking and Wili reappear in the dispay

spattering.

Place oven rack in the correct rack position when oven is BROIL when broiling longer cooking foods such as

cool. For darker browning, place meat closer to the broil poultry. The lower temperature allows food to cook to the
element. Place meat further down if you wish meat to be well done stage without excessive browning. Cooking

well done or if excessive smoking and flaring occurs, time may increase if Lo BROIL is selected.

3i o_imUm results remove broiier pan and

5_Atthe end of cooking press the STOP/CLEAR pad

Use HI BROIL for most broil operations. Select Lo

See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 26 for instructions Broil times may need to be increased if range is installed
on cleaning the broiler pan and insert, on a 208-volt circuit.

Broiling Chart

..... TOTALTIME

TYPE OF MEAT iRACK POSITION*l DONENESS (M NUTES)_
BACON #4 Well Done 6 to 10

CHICKEN LO BROIL

Whole, split #3 or #4 WellDone 45 to 60

Pieces #3 or #4 Well Done 30 to 45

GROUND BEEF PAI-FIES

3/4 to 1-inch thick #4 Medium 12to 15

Well Done 15to 18

LAMB CHOPS

1-inch thick #4 Medium 12 to 15

Well Done 16to 20

1 t/2-inch thick #3 Medium 15to 19

Well Done 25 to30

PORK CHOPS ....

3/4-inch thick Well Done

1-inch thick #4 WellDone 20 to 25

* The bottom rack position is position #1.

** Timesare approximate and mayvary depending on the meat.

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SPEED OVEN FEATURE

Pleaserefertothe separateSpeed OvenCookingGuide "HOLD"
for completecooking instructionsusingthe Speed Oven

feature.The information below explains how to operate At the end of a SPEED COOK 1, SPEED COOK 2 or

the Speed Oven feature. If you have any questions, call DEFROST/HEAT for 59 minutes or less, "HOLD"

us at 1-800-688-1120. automatically appears in the display and the oven wilt

turn off. "HOLD" is a special option that allows you to set

General Information additional cooking time iffood is not completely cooked.

The Speed Oven feature uses a combination of

conventional radiant heat from the bake and broil Opentheovendoorandcheckthedonenessofthefood.

elements plus microwave energy to quicklycook food. Ifthe food is not completely cooked, just close and lock
This newway of cooking is called Speed Cooking.The the door. Then add up to 10 minutes of additional

SpeedOven feature can also be used to defrost roasts cooking.
and poultry weighing over 4qbs.

Belowis a description of the three Speed settings: you cancel "HOLD" and find that additional cooking is
SPEED COOK "1setting uses a slightly higher amount needed, select the original Speed setting (SPEED

of microwave energy along with conventional radiant COOK 1, SPEED COOK 2 or DEFROST/HEAT) and
heatto cook suchfoods as: Meats, poultry,seafood and enter 5 minutes additional cooking. Check food at least

fish, main dishes and casseroles, vegetables, oven once during the cooking.
meals, and frozen convenience foods packaged in

aluminum foil containers. Important points to remember about "HOLD":

SPEED COOK 2 settinguses a slightlyloweramountof appearsinthe displayat the end of a Speed Cook 1
microwaveenergyalongwithconventionalradiantheat orSpeedCook2 operationorDEFROST/HEATforup

to gently cook delicate foods such as: Egg or to59 minutes.
cheese-based dishes and bakedgoods.

DEFROST/HEAT isa specialsettingwhichis designed havea "HOLD"period.
for two types of operations:Defrost-and-heat, and

defrostonly. • You can set additionalcookingtime in the "HOLD"

1. DEFROST-AND-HEAT operations use a set upto 10minutesata time.
combinationof BOTH radiant heat and microwave

energy. This operation is designed to defrost then pad.

heat frozen convenience foods packaged in heat
proof paper and plastic containers. • If you do not enter a "HOLD" time, "HOLD" will

2, THAW ONLY operations use ONLY microwave automatically cancel at the end of 10 minutes.

energy to defrost roasts and whole poultry weighing
over4-1bs.There isno radiantheatfor thisoperation IMPORTANT

- onlymicrowaveenergy.

DONOT PRESS THE STOP/CLEARPAD.

Pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad will cancel "HOLD". If

• There is no HOLD pad. "HOLD" automatically

• DEFROST/HEAT for 60 minutes or more does not

periodasmanytimes as youwish. But you can only

• "HOLD" is canceled if you press the STOP/CLEAR

The Speed Cook feature automaticaly selects the

The lengthof time you setfor the DEFROST/HEAT oventemperature.Allyouselect isthecookingtime.
settingdetermines_vh¢h operationisselected. CO NOT SET OVEN TEMPERATURE,

• If you set DEFROST/HEAT for 59 minutes or • DO NOT PREHEATTHE OVEN.

less, the oven will operate in the if you press the OVEN TEMP pad after setting the

• DEEROST-AND-HEAT mode.
If you set DEFROST/HEAT for 60 minutes or operation will be Cancaled.

more, the overt will oper_e in the DEFROST
ONLYmode. rcontinuedon next page)

oven for a Speed Cook operation, the Speed

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Frequently asked questions about the SPEED OVEN feature.

Whet is the difference between SPEEDCOOK 1 and SPEED to continuecookingconventionally.Examplesare:Angelfoodcake,

COOK2? sliceordropcookies,somedelicateorfamilyfavoritecakerecipes,
SPEEDCOOK1hasa slightlyhigherlevelofmicrowaveenergyto homemadetwo-crustpies,popovers,orsouthern-stylecornbread.

cookmeats,poultry,seafood,casseroles,vegetables,ovenmeals,
andfrozenconveniencefoodsinaluminumfoilcontainers.SPEED DoI havetousespecialcookwarefor SpeedCooking?

COOK2 usesaslightlylowerlevelof microwaveenergytogently No.Youcanusethetypeofheatproofcookwareyouareaccustomed
cookdessertsanddelicatefoodssuchas cheeseoregg-based tousinginyourconventionaloven.Usemetalcookware,heatproof

dishes, glass, ceramic,earthenware,potteryand ovencookingbags.To
WhatistheDEFROST/HEATsetting? poultryor roasts.Selectingheatproofglassratherthanmetalpans

DEFROST/HEATisdesignedfortwotypesofoperations.Thelength for ovenmealswillhelpreducecookingtime.Donotuse plastic
oftimeyouselectforthissettingdeterminestheoperation, cookwaredesignedforthemicrowaveoven,asthistypeofcookware

• IfyousetDEFROST/HEATfor59 minutesorless,radiantheatand willnottolerateconventionalheat.
microwaveenergyareusedtodefrostandheatfrozenconveniencefoods
packagedinheatproofplasticorpapercontainers. Canaluminumfoil beusedduringSpeedCooking?

• IfyousetDEFROST/HEATfor60minutesormore,onlymicrowaveenergyYes, you can safely use aluminumfoil just as you wouldin
isactivatedtoDEFROSTONLYroastsorpoultryweighingover4-1bs. conventionalcookingto shieldfood(exampleturkey),orto prevent

Whyarefrozenconveniencefoodsinheatproofplasticorpaper overcookingoroverbrowning.Youcanalsousealuminumfoilstrips
containerscooked on DEFROST/HEATrather than SPEED tocoverwarmareaswhendefrostingroastsorwholepoultry.

COOK1? We do not recommendcompletelycoveringa metal pan with
Heatproofplasticor papercontainersareheatsensitive.If these aluminumfoilorwrappingfoodin foilasthispreventsmicrowave

containersare heated using SPEED COOK 1 rather than energyfromreachingthefood.Theresultwillbeincreasedcooking

DEFROST/HEAT,the containersmaydistortfromthe extraheat times.Ifyouprefertocookpotatoeswrappedinfoil,thencookthem

usedfortheSPEEDCOOK1setting, conventionally.

preventexcessivespattering,usea metalpanwhencookingwhole

Attheendof a Speedoperation,"HOLD" appearsinthedisplay Whenshouldfoodbe covered- and how?

- whatdoesthismean?

"HOLD"is a specialoperationspecificallydesignedto complete Ifyourrecipeorpackagedirectionscallforcoveringthefoodduring

cooking.When"HOLD"appearsinthedisplay,openthe doorand conventionalcooking,thencoverthefoodfor SpeedCooking.Use
checkthe food. If you findthat the food is notcookedto your metal,coverwitha glasslid.Donotcompletelycovera metalpan

satisfaction,"HOLD"allowsyoutoaddupto10minutesofadditional withfoil;thiswillincreasecookingtimes.If youdonothavea proper
cooking.Youcanreset"HOLD"asmanytimesasyouwishas long coverfora metalpan,thenwesuggestusingconventionalcooking

asyoudonotpressSTOP/CLEARandcanceltheoperation, ratherthanSpeedCooking.
Whathappensif I cancela Speedoperationandthenfind that
thefoodneedsmorecooking? Aretherespecialcookingtechniquesfor SpeedCooking?

Ifyoucancel"HOLD",justpresstheoriginalSpeedsettingandenter Ingeneral,thecookingtechniquesyouuseforconventionalcooking
2 to5minutes.Checkthefoodat leastonceduringcooking, willapplyforSpeedCookingwiththeseexceptions:

Whathappensif I selectthewrongSpeedsetting? • Donotsetanoventemperatureorpreheattheoven.
DependingontheSpeedsettingyouselected,youmayfindthat: • Addt°ppings'suchascheese'breadcrumbs'frenchfried°ni°nrings'etc"

• Foodiscookingtoofast ifyouselectedSPEEDCOOK1ratherthan
SPEEDCOOK2. WhathappensifI setanoventemperature?

• Foodiscookingtooslow- ifyouselectedSPEEDCOOK2 ratherthan Ifyouseta Speedoperationthenselectan oventemperature,the

SPEEDCOOK1.

• FoodiacookingratherthandefrostingifyouseloctedDEEROST/HEATSpeedsettingwill be canceledandthe oven will heat to the

for59minutesorless.(Remember-youmustsetDEFROST/HEATfor60 temperatureyouselected.Youwillbecookingconventionally- not

minutesormoretodefrost.) Speedcooking.

How do I determine Speed Cooking times? Are there Whatrackpositionsshouldl usefor SpeedCooking?
exceptions? UseRack#3(middleposition)forcookingchicken&Cornishhens;

SettheSpeedtimeforhalfthemaximumconventionalcookingtime fish & seafood;casseroles& main dishes;vegetables;frozen
and checkcookingprogressat halfthe minimumconventional conveniencefoods;desserts,andovenmeals.

cookingtime.Foods,suchasvegetables,thatcookveryquicklyin

a microwaveoven may take less than half the maximum UseRack#2forroastingmeats;frozenconveniencefoodssuchas
conventionalcooking time. That's why we suggest you check frenchfries,tater tots or fish sticks; somemain dishesor egg &

cookingprogressathalftheminimumcookingtime. poultry.

Mostfoodscan becookedusingthe SpeedOvenfeature.Are

thereanyexceptions? UseRack#1 (bottomposition)forroastingturkeyorbakingfrozen

Youwillfind thatmanyfoodscookto satisfactionusingthe Speed pies.

Ovenfeature.However,therearesomefoodsthatyou mayprefer UseRack#4and#1 whencookingan ovenmealontworacks.

a glasslid oraluminumfoilto coverglassware.If thecookwareis

duringthelast5minutestopreventoverbrowning.

cheese dishes; desserts;oven meals; and defrosting roastsor

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SPEED COOK 1 or SPEED COOK 2

• SPEED COOK 1" Basic Instructions

Uses BOTH radiant heat and microwaveenergy to 5. PressSPEED COOK 1 or 2 pad.

cook meats, poultry, seafood, casseroles, main
dishes, vegetables, oven meals and frozen 6. Close and Jockoven door.

conveniencefoods in aluminumfoil containers.

• SPEED COOK 2.'
Uses radiant heat and a gentle level of microwave

energy to cook delicate foods such as egg or

cheese-based dishes and baked goods.

SPEED _*_J

To setoven for Speed Cook 1 or Speed Cook 2:

1. Place food inthe oven and close the oven door. 1. At the end of cooking, "HOLD" will appear in the

2. Pressthe SPEED COOK 1or SPEED COOK 2 pad.

• "door_ will appear in the display and continuous
beeps will sound. • Unlock and open the oven door. The fan will turn

3. Movethe door lockleverto the rightuntilit rests inthe food.
lock position. The door must be locked during a

Speedoperation. A. If food is done, pressthe STOP/CLEAR padand

• If the door is properly locked, 0 HR:00will appear
inthe display,SET SPEED COOKTIME will flash B. If food is NOT done, close and lock the oven

inthedisplay,and a fan will be heard, door."HOLD"will reappearinthe displayand the

• Ifthe door is not lockedwithin30seconds,thetime minutes of additionalcooking.

of day will reappear in the display,the beeps will
stop, and the programwill cancel. • It is not necessary to press the SPEED COOK

4. Turn the SET knob until the desired cooking time cooking time appears inthe display.
appears in the display.You do NOT set the oven

temperature. The bake temperature will not be • You can set additional cooking time in the

displayed. Do not preheatthe oven. "HOLD" periodas manytimesas you wish, but

7 Turn SET knob to desired cookng time.

display and 4 beeps will sound.

• DO NOT PRESS THE STOP/CLEAR pad.

offand "door"will appearin the display.Check the

remove thefood from the oven.

fan will turn on. Turn the SET knob for up to 10

pad, just turn the SET knob until the desired

• Set ihe Speed Cook time foi hail the m_imum you can only set "HOLD"for up to 10 minutes
ConVentionalcookingtime At half,theminimum
conventional Cooking time, ,open thedoor and= • If the STOP/CLEARpad ispressedbymistake,

checkthe cooking progress, = "HOLD" will be canceled. Select the original

• The cooking time can be set from 1 minute additional cooking. Check the food at least
(0HR:01) up to 11 hours and 50 minutes once during cooking.

(11HR:50).

• Once the cooking time is set, the oven will single beep will sound every 30 seconds to
automatically turn on and ON will appear in the prompt you to add time. At the end of 10

display, minutes, the program will automatically be

• If you delay in entering the cooking time, the cancelthe beeps. The fan will turn off when the
program will cancel and the time of day will door is unlocked.

reappearin the display. The fan will still be heard.

Unlockthe doorand begin again. (continuedon nextpage)

at atime.

Speed setting and set 2 to 5 minutes of

• If you delay in entering the "HOLD" time, a

canceled. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad to

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