Maytag W10399029B User Manual
GAS RANGE
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................................2
The Anti-Tip Bracket.............................................................................3
FEATURE GUIDE .....................................................................................4
COOKTOP USE........................................................................................5
Sealed Surface Burners ........................................................................6
Burner Size............................................................................................6
Cookware..............................................................................................7
Home Canning ......................................................................................7
OVEN USE ................................................................................................8
Electronic Oven Controls......................................................................8
Sabbath Mode ......................................................................................9
Aluminum Foil........................................................................................9
Positioning Racks and Bakeware.......................................................10
Oven Vent............................................................................................10
Baking and Roasting...........................................................................10
Broiling ................................................................................................11
Convection Baking and Roasting (on some models).........................11
Timed Cooking (on some models)......................................................11
RANGE CARE.........................................................................................12
Clean Cycle .........................................................................................12
General Cleaning.................................................................................13
Oven Light...........................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................14
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................16
WARRANTY............................................................................................16
W10399029B
RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch.
•
Do not use any phone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
•
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
•
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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The Anti-Tip Bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the antitip bracket fastened down properly.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions.
Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.
Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Range Foot
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
• See installation instructions for details.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
■
WARNING:
THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK
IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE
RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET
SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND
SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER
ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
■
WARNING:
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
■
WARNING:
in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
■
CAUTION:
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF
NEVER use this appliance as a space
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages
Do not store items of interest to children in
■ Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian
Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
■ This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
■ Disconnect power before servicing.
■ Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or
drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors
or drawers.
■ Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
■ Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
■ Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
For self-cleaning ranges –
■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and
other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before
initiating the cleaning cycle.
. In Canada, the range must be
National Electrical
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURE GUIDE
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.maytag.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service
Section at www.maytag.ca.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS
CLOCK Clock The Clock uses a 12-hour cycle.
1. Check that the oven is off.
2. Press CLOCK.
3. Press TEMP/TIME “+” or “-” keypads to set the time of day.
4. Press CLOCK or START.
OVEN LIGHT Oven cavity light The oven light is controlled by a keypad on the oven control panel. While the oven door is closed,
KITCHEN
TIMER
(on/off)
Oven timer The Kitchen Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 minutes.
press the oven light switch to turn the light on and off. The oven light will come on when the oven
door is opened.
1. Press KITCHEN TIMER.
2. Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypads to set the length of time.
3. Press START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end of
countdown.
4. Press KITCHEN TIMER twice to cancel the Timer. Do not press the Cancel keypad because the
oven will turn off.
5. If the Kitchen Timer is running, but not in the display, press KITCHEN TIMER to display the
countdown for 5 seconds.
START Cooking start The Start pad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 5 seconds, “PUSH” appears
CANCEL Range function The Cancel keypad stops any function except the Clock, Kitchen Timer and Oven Control Lockout.
TEMP/TIME Temperature and
time adjust
BAKE Baking and
roasting
BROIL Broiling 1. Press BROIL.
in the display. If Start is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a keypad, the function is
canceled and the time of day is displayed.
The “+” or “-” keypads are used to adjust time and temperature settings.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in
5° increments between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.
5. Press CANCEL when finished.
2. Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypads to change the temperature in 5° increments between
300°F and 500°F (150°C and 260°C).
3. Press START, and allow oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
4. Position cookware in oven and close the oven door.
5. Press CANCEL when finished.
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KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS
CONVECT
BAKE
KEEP WARM Hold warm Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
DELAY START Delayed start The Delay Start keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start.
COOK TIME Timed cooking Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of
CLEAN Clean cycle See the “Clean Cycle” section.
START
(hold 3 sec
to lock)
Convection
baking and
roasting
Oven control
lockout
1. Press CONVECT BAKE.
2. Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in
5° increments between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.
5. Press CANCEL when finished.
1. Press KEEP WARM.
2. Temperature is set at 170°F (75°C) for 60 minutes (1 hour).
3. Press START.
4. Press CANCEL when finished.
NOTE: The oven will automatically turn off after 60 minutes.
Delay start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake
properly.
To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Timed Cooking” section.
time, and/or shut off automatically.
To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Timed Cooking” section.
1. Check that the oven is off.
2. Press and hold the START (hold 3 sec to lock) keypad for 3 seconds.
3. A tone will sound, and “Loc” will be displayed.
4. Repeat to unlock. Only the Clock, Kitchen Timer and Oven Light keypads will function with the
controls locked. The cooktop functions are not affected by the oven control lockout.
COOKTOP USE
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to Lite.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to Lite will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area
may become hot.
Power Failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.
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Sealed Surface Burners
D
A
A
B
E
C
A. Burner cap
B. Burner base
C. Alignment pins
D. Igniter
E. Gas tube opening
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and
uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and
routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General
Cleaning” section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material
to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube
by always using a burner cap.
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is
blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the
burner ports.
To C lea n:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning” section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair
specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.
A
B
A. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
Burner Size
Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following
illustration and chart.
B
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
Burner Size Recommended Use
Small
Medium
Large
Extra-Large
■ Low-heat cooking
■ Melting chocolate or butter
■ Multipurpose burner
■ For large cookware
■ Most powerful burner
■ For large cookware
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Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a wellfitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,
when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or
light should be visible between it and the cookware.
1
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
2
8
9
3
1 0
1
1
1 2
4
1 3
1 4
5
1 5
1 6
6
1 7
1 8
1 9
7
2 0
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
■ Heats quickly and evenly.
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron ■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
Earthenware
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
Porcelain
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-onsteel or cast
iron
Stainless steel
■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
For best results, the cookware should be centered above the
burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should
be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
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OVEN USE
The normal operation of the range will include several noises that
may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the
cooking cycle:
■ gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening or
closing
■ igniters will “click” several times until a flame is sensed
Electronic Oven Controls
■ a “poof” sound is heard when a Bake or Broil burner ignites
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room.
Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press
CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is
displayed, unless the range is in Energy Save mode. During Energy
Save mode, the display will be blank. Indicator lights show
functions that are in use.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
Basic Functions
One tone
■ Valid pad press
■ Oven is preheated (long tone)
■ Function has been entered
■ Reminder (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after
the end-of-cycle tones
Three tones
■ Invalid pad press
Four tones
■ End of cycle
Energy Save
The Energy Save feature places the control and clock into a Sleep
mode that reduces power consumption when the range is not
being used.
To enter the Energy Save mode, the oven and control must be idle
with the time of day shown on the display. Press and hold CLOCK
for 10 seconds. The control will beep and the display will show the
letters “ES” followed by “On” twice. The display will return to the
time of day.
If Energy Save mode is activated, each time the range is idle for
5 minutes with only the time of day shown, the display will show
the letters “ES” followed by “On” twice. The display will then be
blank until a control key is pressed or the oven door is opened. The
control will then perform any of its operations in response to
additional key presses.
To exit Energy Save mode, press and hold the CLOCK key for
10 seconds. The control will beep and the display will show the
letters “ES” followed by “Off” twice. The display will return to the
time of day.
Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door may cause element
cycling to give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can
be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be
changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display
shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00.”
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypads to increase or to
decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C or 6°C) amounts. The
adjustment can be set between 30°F (17°C) and -30°F (-17°C).
3. Press START.
Options Mode
Press and hold KITCHEN TIMER for 5 seconds, and “Opt” will
appear. Use the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypads to cycle through the
following options. Press CANCEL to exit the mode.
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to
Celsius. Press KITCHEN TIMER to toggle between Fahrenheit and
Celsius. Press CANCEL to exit.
End of Cycle Tones
“b1” (beep once) or “b” (continue to beep) will be displayed. Press
KITCHEN TIMER to toggle through selections. Press CANCEL to
exit.
Oven Light with Door Open
“LOn” indicates that the oven light will turn on when the door is
open. If “LOFF” is displayed, the oven light will turn on only with the
oven light switch. Press KITCHEN TIMER to toggle through
selection. Press CANCEL to exit.
12-Hour Shutoff
If “12 Hr” is displayed, the oven will automatically shut off after
12 hours. Press KITCHEN TIMER to toggle to “- Hr” to disable the
12-hour shutoff. Press CANCEL to exit.
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Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting
until turned off. A Timed Bake can also be set to keep the oven on
for only part of the Sabbath. The Oven Control Lockout Feature (if
present) will be disabled during the Sabbath Mode. After the
Sabbath Mode is set no tones will sound, the display will not show
the temperature, the Kitchen Timer Mode will be canceled (if active)
and only the following pads will function:
■ “+” or “-” keypads
■ Cancel
When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn
on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off
immediately.
When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to
Sabbath Mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake
elements off until the Cancel keypad is pressed.
Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the
normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).
Before entering the Sabbath Mode, it must be decided if the oven
light is to be on or off for the entire Sabbath Mode period. If the
light is on when entering Sabbath Mode, it will remain on for the
entire time Sabbath Mode is in use. If the light is off when entering
Sabbath Mode, it will remain off for the entire time Sabbath Mode is
in use. Opening the oven door or pressing the Oven Light keypad
will not affect the oven light once Sabbath Mode has been entered.
If the oven has the Convection Bake feature, the oven light is
controlled by a separate Oven Light switch on the console. If the
oven light is on when entering the Sabbath Mode, it will remain on
for the entire time Sabbath Mode is in use. For the oven light to be
off during the Sabbath Mode, the light bulb must be removed from
the oven prior to entering the Sabbath Mode. Not performing these
steps will cause the oven light to turn on when the oven door is
opened, resulting in the oven being not Sabbath compliant.
On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the
oven is in Sabbath Mode by pressing the “+” or “-” keypads. The
oven temperature will change 25°F (14°C) each time the keypad is
pressed. The display will not change, and there will be no sounds
during this adjustment.
To Bake Using Sabbath Mode:
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the “+” or “-” keypads to adjust the temperature, if
needed.
3. Press START.
4. Press and hold the TIMER keypad for 5 seconds. “SAb” will
flash in the display.
5. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath Mode;
otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing
and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath Mode
and is Sabbath compliant.
Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the
normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).
To set a Timed Bake using Sabbath Mode
(on some models):
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the “+” or “-” keypads to enter a temperature other than
the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light
up.
4. Press the “+” or “-” keypads to enter a cook time length.
5. Press START.
6. Press and hold the TIMER keypad for 5 seconds. “SAb” will
flash in the display.
7. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath Mode;
otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing
and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath Mode
and is Sabbath compliant. The Bake, On and Cook Time
indicator lights will be displayed.
When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically
and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.
Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the
normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).
To set a Delayed Timed Bake using Sabbath Mode
(on some models):
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the “+” or “-” keypads to enter a temperature other than
the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light
up.
4. Press the “+” or “-” keypads to enter a cook time length.
5. Press START TIME or DELAY START. The Start Time/Delay
Start indicator light will light up.
6. Press the “+” or “-” keypads to enter a start time.
7. Press START.
8. Press and hold the TIMER keypad for 5 seconds. “SAb” will
flash in the display.
9. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath Mode;
otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing
and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath Mode
and is Sabbath compliant. The On and Delay indicator lights
will be displayed.
When the start time is reached the Bake, On and Cook Time
indicator lights will automatically turn on. When the set cook time
ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights
will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.
Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the
normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom
finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.
For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil
because air must be able to move freely.
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Positioning Racks and Bakeware
B
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish,
do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.
Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow
2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over another.
Racks
■ Position racks before turning on the oven.
■ Do not move racks with bakeware on them.
■ Make sure racks are level.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge,
and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a
guide.
*If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends
must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of
the food. See the following illustration.
A
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous
illustration and the following table.
Flat Rack Position* Type of Food
7 Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers,
steaks
6 Broiled meats, poultry, fish
3 or 4 Most baked goods, casseroles
2 Roasted meats
1 Large roasts or poultry
Oven Vent
A
A. Ends of rack in position 3
B. Food in position 2
IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max
Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as
shown in the previous figure.
Multiple Rack Cooking
2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking.
2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 5.
Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5.
For best results when convection baking cakes on 2 racks, use
racks 2 and 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven
vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning
results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or
burn near the oven vent.
A. Oven vent
Baking and Roasting
PRECISE BAKE Temperature Management System
(on some models)
The PRECISE BAKE system electronically regulates the oven heat
levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature
range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or
burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models,
the fan may be cycled on and off for short intervals to provide the
best results.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not
necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting
food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.
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Preheating
When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once
100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as
the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat
temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected
temperature will appear on the display. The time necessary to
preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) is approximately 10 to
15 minutes. Factors that have an impact on preheat times are:
room temperature, starting oven temperature, and the number of
oven racks. Unused oven racks can be removed prior to preheating
your oven to reduce the preheat times.
Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food
in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on
grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack.
IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling
temperature.
Changing the temperature when Custom Broiling allows more
precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the
slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of
meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use
racks 6 or 7 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and
Bakeware” section for more information.
Convection Baking and Roasting (on some models)
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually
distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a
standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a
consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more
evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding
crustier breads.
■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to
drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered.
Please refer to the “Accessories” section for more information.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is
used or if the oven is heavily soiled.
With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a
temperature 25°F (14°C) lower than in a standard thermal oven,
and cooking time can be shortened by up to 30%.
During convection baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements
or burners cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven
temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air. The convection fan
will not be on during the first 5 minutes of the cycle.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting,
the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven
door is closed.
Timed Cooking (on some models)
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
To Set a Timed Cook:
1. Press BAKE. The bake indicator light will light up.
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “+” or “-” keypads to enter a
temperature other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light
up.
4. Press the TEMP/TIME “+” or “-” keypads to enter the length of
time to cook.
5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the
time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will
appear on the display.
6. Press CANCEL to clear the display.
To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
See the “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “+” or “-” keypads to enter a
temperature other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light
up.
4. Press TEMP/TIME “+” or “-” keypads to enter the length of time
to cook.
5. Press DELAY START. The delay oven indicator light will light up.
6. Press TEMP/TIME “+” or “-” keypads to enter the time of day to
start.
7. Press START.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn
on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed
anytime after pressing Start by repeating steps 1-7. When the
set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and
“End” will appear on the display.
8. Press CANCEL to clear the display.
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