Sears 72671, 75371, 72676, 75375, 75376 Owner's Manual

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GAS

RANGE

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model Numbers:

72671 75478
72675 75571
72676 75575
72678 75576
73271 75578

73278 75671
73465 75675
75371 75676
75375 75678
75376 75681
75378 75685
75471

Safety Instructions

And-Tip Device 2,3, 34,42

Important Safety Instructions 2-6

Care & Maintenance

BeforeYou Call for Service 43-45
Care andCleaning 27-32

Consumer Services 46,48
Repair Services 46

Thermostat Adjustment 19
Warranty 47

Installation Instructions

Air Adjustment 40,4 I
Anti-Tip Device 34,42
Connect the Rangeto Gas 36-38
Dimensions & Clearances 33
Electrical Connections 38,39
LP 42

Operation
FeaturesofYour Range 7
Baking i5-18
Broiling/Broiling Guide 22,23
Oven Control, Ctock andTimer I1, 12
Roasting,RoastingGuide 20,21
SurfaceCooking 9, 10

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

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

and Operating
Instructions

Before First Use
of This Appliance.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

WAR_'_ING: If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal

injury or death.

--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 C_hS

• Do not try to fight 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 suppliers
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.

• The C_tlffornia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of

California to publish a list of substances known to
the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm, and requires businesses m warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances cause minor exposure to four of
these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily
by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP
fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish
rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by venting with an open window
or using a ventilation fan or hood.

" Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on

standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your

model has these features, they must be recycled

according to local, state and federal codes.

WhenYou GetYour Range

A WARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP
, INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED

WITH RANGE

- SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Have the installer show you the

location of the range gas shut-off

valve and how to shut it off if

necessary.

Have your range installed and
properly grounded by a qualified

installer in accordance with the
Installation Instructions. Any

adjustment and service should be
performed only by qualified gas
range installers or service technicians_

Plug your range (electric ignition models only)
into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not remove
the round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt
about the grounding of the home electrical system, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have
an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly
grounded, three-prong outlet in accordance with the
National Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliance
must be electrically grounded in accordance with the

Canadian Electrical Code Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.

* Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician

" Be sure all packing materials are removed from

the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage, should the packing material ignite_

" Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out

of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on models

with standing pilots) and poor air circulation.

° After prolonged use of a range, high floor

temperatures may result and many floor coverings
will not withstand this kind of use. Never install

the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot
withstand such type of use. Never install it directly
over interior kitchen carpeting,

° Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a

qualified installer for the type of gas (natural or
LP), that is to be used. Your range can be converted
for use with either type of gas. See the Installation
Instructions_

WARNING: The conversion of your range to LP gas

must be made by a qualified LP installer in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes

and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction,
Failure to follow these instructions could result in

serious injury or property damage. The qualified
agency performing this work assumes responsibility

for the conversion.

UsingYour Range

• Do not leave children alone
or unattended where a range

is hot or in operation. They

could be seriously burned.

• Do not allow anyone to
climb, stand or hang on the

door, storage or broiler

drawer (on some models) or cooktop. They could

damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe
persona! injury.

• Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where

children can reach them.

iiWAt/.NING---

All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental

tipping of the range, attach it to the
wall and floor by installing the Anti-
Tip device supplied°

To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly; carefully tip the

range forward. The Anti*Tip device
should engage and prevent the range
from tipping over.

If you pull the range out from the wail for any reason,

make sure the deviceis properly engaged when you push

the range back against the wall If it is not, there is a

possiblerisk of the range ripping over and causing injury
if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door°

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this
manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in

tipping of the range and injury°

o For your safety, never use . : ;!

your appliance for wamdng
or heating the room.

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF

INTEREST TO CHILDREN
SHOULD NOT BE STORED
IN CABINETS ABOVE A
RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A

RANGE--CHILDREN

CLIMBING ON THE RANGE
TO REACH ITEMS COULD

BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

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Important Safety Instructions (continued)

• Neverwearloose fitting (.)/_

or hanging garments while _0 ! / (_ \

using the appliance. Be " '*: '

carefi_ when reaching for

items stored in cabinets over

the cooktopo Flammable
material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flames or

hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.

• Do not use water on _

grease fires. Never pick

up a flaming pan. Turn

the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface

unit by covering the pan
completely with a weI!-

fitting lid, cookie sheet or

flat tray. Use a multi-

purpose dry chemical or

foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by coveting

it with baking soda or, if available, by using a mtdti-

purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by

closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by

using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire

extinguisher.

• Do not store flammable
materials in an oven,
range broiler or storage

drawer, or near the

cooktop.

• Do not store or use

combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and fiquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.

• When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly
and always cook the meat to an internal temperature
of at least 170°E (77°C.). This assures that, in the

remote possibility that trichina may be present in the
meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

Surface Cooking

• Always use the LITE position (on models with

electric ignition) or the HI position (on models

with standing pilots) when igniting the top

burners and make sure the burners have ignited.

• Never leave the surface burners unattended at

high flame settings, Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

• Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cook'ware. Excessive

flame is hazardous.

• Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot holders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

• Do not let pot holders come near open flames
when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.

• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignidon of

flammable materials and spillage, turn cookware

handles toward the side or back of the range without
letting them extend over adjacent burners.

• Always turn the surface burners to OFF before

removing cookware,

• Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame

setting.

• Never block the vents (air openings) of the range.

They provide the air inlet and outlet that are

necessary for the range to operate properly with

correct combustion. Air openings are located in the

following places:

--Oven vent at the rear of' the cooktop.

---_r intake under the broiler drawer.

--Mr vent at the top of the oven door.

. Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners

ff the wok has a round metal ring that is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause the
burner to work improperly, This may cause a carbon
monoxide level above that allowed by current
standards, resulting in a health hazard°

, Foods for flying should be as dry as possible. Frost

on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause
hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan_

* Use the least possible amount of fat for effective

shallow or deepffat frying. Filling the pan too full
of fat can cause spillovers when fbod is added.

. If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly°

° Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
° Use a deep-fat thermometer whenever possible to

prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

° Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a

deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is coolo

"XVhen using glass coolcware, make sure it is

designed for top-of-range cooking.

o Use proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unstable or

easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to properly contain food and avoid
boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover
burner grates_This will both save cleaning time and
prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy

spattering or spiltovers left on the range can ignite.

Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and
will remain cool.

° Keep all plastics away from the top burners.
* Do not leave plastic

items on me _3_-__
coo_op--mey may __ _t_.

melt if left too close _ ___.._

to the vent.

Vent appearance and iocation vary

• Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot

air from the vent may ignite flammable items and

will increase pressure in closed containers, which may

cause them to burst_

° To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be

certain that the controls for all burners are at the
OFF position and all grates are cool before

attempting to remove them.

* When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the

fan off. The fan, if operatinga may spread the flames.

. If the range is located near a window, do not hang

10ng curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard_

* When a pilot goes out (on models with standing

pilots), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your

signal to relight the pilot° When relighting the pilot,

mal_e sure the burner controls are in the OFF

position, and follow instructions in the Installation

Instructions to relight.

o If you smell gas, and you have already made sure the

pilots are lit (on models with standing pilots), turn
off the gas to the range and ca_ a qualified service
technician_ Never use an open flame to locate a leako

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Important Safety Instructions (continued)

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

* Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items

stored in the oven can ignite.

. Stand away from the range when opening the

door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that

escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
, Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
. Place the oven shelves in the desired position

while the oven is cool.

• Pulling out the sheff to the shelf-stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a

precaution against burns from touching hot

surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest

position (R) is not designed to slide.

• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure

could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.

" Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven

except as described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.

o When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,

follow the manufacturer's directionsr

° Use only glass cookware that is recommended for

use in gas ovens.

• Always remove broiler pan from the oven or the

broiler compartment as soon as you finish broiling.
Grease left in the pan can catch on fire if oven is used
without removing the grease from the broiler pan.

° When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,

the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent

excessive flare-ups.

° Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to

reduce the possibility of grease fires.

• If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan,

turn the oven off and keep the broiler compartment
door closed to contain fire until it burns out.

Self-Cleaning Oven

• Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good sealo Care should be taken not to

rub, damage or move the gasket.

• Do not use oven deaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind

should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of
the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

• Before serf-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
pan, grid, the shelves and other cookware.

• CJean only parts listed in this Use and Care Manual.

• Keep the range dean and free of accumulations of
grease or spillovers, which may ignite.

• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting
the serf-dean cycle.

" If the self-cleaning mode malfimctions, turn the

oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Range

NOTE: Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.

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Feature Index See Page

1 Model and Serial Numbers

(on front frame of range,

behind the storage drawer)

2 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right 2, 3, .34, 42

rear corner on range back.
See the Installation Instructions_)

3 Oven Bottom 30, 41

4 Oven Interior Light 13, 24, 31

5 Oven Light Switch 13

(on some models)

6 Cook*top 3-5, 29
7 AUTOMATIC OVEN Light 11, t7, 18

8 Clod{ andTimer ti, 12
9 OVEN ON Light 1I, 12, 19, 25, 26

SELF CLEAN DOOR

LATCH Light 11, t9, 25, 26
PREHEATED Light I I, 12, 19

10 OVEN SET Knob 1I, 12, 17-19,

22, 25, 26

Feature Index See Page

11 Oven Vent 4, 5, 13, 29
12 Grates, Drip Pans (on some 3-5, 8-t0,

models) and Surface Burners 27, 28

I3 Surface Burner Control Knobs 9, 32
I4 oven Door Latch 17, 20, 22,

Use for self-cleaning cycle only. 25, 26

15 oven Shelf Supports 6, 14, I5,

Shelf positions for cooldng are 20, 22, 23
suggested in the Baking,
Roasting and Broiling sections.

t6 Oven Shelves with Stop-Lacks 6, 14, 15,

Easily removed or repositioned 20, 22, 23, 30
on shelf supports_

17 Lift-Off oven Door 6, 31

Easily removed for oven cleaning,

18 Storage Drawer 3, 4, 32
19 Broiler Pan and Grid Do not 6, 20,

clean in the self-cleaning oven. 22-24, 30

How Does This Cool(top Compare to

Your Old One?

Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to

cooldng with induction or other electric surface units,

you will notice some differences when you use gas

burners.

The best types of' cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.

The fblIowing chart will help you to understand the
differences between gas burner cooktops and any other

type of cooktop you may have used in the past.

Type of Cook'top

Gas Burners

Hectric Coil

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Solid Disk

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Radiant (Glass
Ceramic) Cooktop

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Induction

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Description

Regular or sealed
gas burners use
either LP gas
or natural gas_

Flattened metal
tubing containing

electric resistance
wire suspended

over a drip pan.
Solid cast iron

disk sealed to the
cooktop surface-

Electric coils
under a glass

ceramic cooktop.

High frequency
induction coils

under a glass

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How It Works

Flames heat the pans directly Pan tininess is not critical to cooking results,
but pans should be well balanced° Gas burners heat the pan right away and
change heat settings right away,When you turn the control off, cooking stops
right away.

Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For
best cooking results, use good quality pans_ Electric coils are more forgiving
of warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not
change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction, Electric coils stay hot
enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off[

Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for

good cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric

coils. The disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off
Remove the pan from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop,

Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the coulcwase, so pans must be
flat on the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot
enough to continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the

surface unit if you want cooking to stop_

Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that arttacts a magnet). Heat is
produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan° Heats up right

away and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning

the control off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking

stops right away.

Surface Cooking

Lighting Instructions

Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition,

eliminating the need for standing pilots with
constantly burning flames°

In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a march_ Hold a lighted

match to the burner, then turn the knob to the HTE
position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners

in this manner.

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure
occurs will continue to operate normally_

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. When
one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spatlc
Do not disassemble or clean around any burner while
another burner is on._ An electric shock may result,
which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

Surface Burner Controls

The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
located on the contro! panel in front of the burners.

The two knobs on the left control the left front and
left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control

the right front and right rear burners.

On ranges with sealed burners:

• The smaller burner (right rear position) will give

the best simmer results° It offers precise cooking

performance for delicate foods, such as sauces or

foods which need to cook over low heat for a

long time. tt can be turned down to a very low
simmer setting.

• The right front burner is higher powered than the

others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker

(natural gas installations only)_

Surface Light

(on some models)

Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light
on and off.

Before Lighting a Burner

• If drip pans are supplied with your range, they

should be used at all times.

• Mal_e sure all grates on the range are in place before
using any burner.

To Light a Surface Burner

Push the control knob in

and turn it to LITE. You will
hear a little clicking noise--

the sound of the electric spark

igniting the burner.

After Lighting a Burner

• After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the

flame size.

• Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one

you want to use.

° Do not operate a burner for extended periods of

time without having cookware on the grate_ The

finish on the grate may chip without cookware to
absorb the heat°

• Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you

place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the
coolcware you are using.

FOR SAFE HANDLING OF
COOKWARE NEVER LET :
THE FLAME EXTEND UP "_ " :

THE SIDES OF THE

COOKWARE. Any flame
larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only

serves to heat the handle.

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Surface Cooking coo iouod/

Top-of-Range Coolovare

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is

recommended because it heats quicldy and evenly.
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use
saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cootdng with
minimum amounts ofwater_

Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.

Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of
some cookware may melto Follow cookware

manufacturer's recommendations for cooldng methods.

Glass: There are two types of glass cookware--those
for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either
surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly
and cools very slowly. Check cook'ware manufacturer's
directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges_

Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
properties and is usually combined with copper,

aluminum or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets generally

work satisfactorily if used at medium heat as the

manufacturer recommends°

Wok This Way

(on models with sealed burners)

We recommend that you use
a flat-bottomed wok.. They
are available at your local

retail store.

A traditional round bottom wok can be used with

Wok Holder accessory, mode! JXWK which can be
ordered from your appliance dealer. The Wok Holder
fits on top of the range grate to provide support and
proper air circulation for traditional round bottom
woks onlyo Do not use flat bottomed woks with the

Wok Holder.

Do not use a wok on any
other support rL,lg. Placing
the ring over the burner
grate may cause the burner

to work improperly, ,_:y
resulting in carbon

monoxide levels above allowable current standards_

This could be dangerous to your health. Do not try to

use such woks without the ring unless you are using
the Wok Holder. You could be seriously burned if the

wok tipped over.

Stove Top Grills
(on models with sealed burners)

Do not use stove top grills _r,_ ,_i_;_
on your sealed gas burners.
If you use the stove top
grill on the sealed gas

burner it will cause ..... i:

incomplete combustion
and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards. This can be

hazardous to your health.

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1. COOK TIME ON/OFE Press this pad and then
press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the amount

of time you want your food to cook. Turn the
OVEN SET knob to the desired temperature, The

oven will shut off after the Cook Time has run out,

2. TIMER ON/OFE Press this pad to select the timer

feature, The timer does not control oven operations°
The timer can time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

To set the timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF
pad, Press the HOUR and MIN, pads to change

the time°

To cancel the timer, press the TIMER ONIOFF pad
until the display clears.

3. AUTOMATIC OVEN Light. This lights anytime
the oven has been programmed.

4. TIME DISPLAY. Shows the time of day and the
times set for the timer on automatic oven

operations°

5. HOUR and MIN. pads. These pads allow you to
set times up to 1t hours and 59 minutes.

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SELF CLEAN DOOR lATCH Light. Glows
when the oven is in the self-dean cycle, After the
self-clean cycle, the light wilt flash. Unlatch the

door and turn the OVEN SET lmob to OFE

OVEN ON Light. Glows anytime the oven is
heating, The light will flash when the oven
automatically turns off to remind you to turn the

OVEN SET knob to OFE

8. OVEN SET Knob. Turn this Imob to the
temperature or function you want. See the Baldng,

Roasting, Broiling and Self-Cleaning sections.

9. START TIME ON/OFE Press this pad and the
HOUR and !vllN. pads to delay the starting of

your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

10. CLOCK. Press this pad before setting the
cloclc To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad.

Then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to change

the time of day.

11. PREHEATED Indicator Light. Glows when
the oven reaches your selected remperature.

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer (continued)

Automatic Clock

The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly, The time of day cannot be
changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle.

To Set the Clock:

_)1. Press the CLOCK pad.

(A_(_2. Press the HOUR and MIN" Pads

to set the time of day.

HOUR Mill.

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Timer

The timer is a minute timer only.

The timer does not control oven operations, The

maximum setting on the timer is 11 hours and
59 minutes.

To Set the Timer:

1. Press the TIMER ON!OFF pad,

2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads until the

amount of time you want shows in the
display, The timer will start automatically

within a few seconds of releasing the pad.

To Reset the Timer:

If the display is still showing the time remaining, you
may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN. pads

until the time you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display, recall the
remaining time by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then pressing the HOUR and MIN_ pads until the
new time you want shows on the display.

To Cancel the Timer:.

To cancel the timer, the remaining time must be in the
display. To recall the time remaining, press the TIMER
ONIOFF pad once, To cancel the timer press the

TIMER ON/OFF pad again°

End of Cycle Tones

(on some models)

The end of cycle tone can be cleared by pressing the
TIMER ON/OFF pad or; on some models, by pressing

the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad depending on which
function you are using°

Power Outage

On some models, after a power outage the oven

will automatically resume its setting once the power

is restored°

For models with a CLOCK pad, when the power is
restored the display will flash the time of day until a
pad is pressed or the knob is turned. Reset the clock to
the correct time of day,

If the oven was in operation when the power outage
occurred, the OVEN SET knob must be turned back
to OFE Then reset the knob to the way it was before

the power outage.

If your model has a COOK TIME ON/OFF pad
and your oven was set for timed baking or roasting

when the power outage occurred, the clock and all

programmed functions must be reset. To reset them,
first turn the OVEN SET knob back to OFF, reset the

dock, functions and knob back to the way they were
before the power outage°

OVEN SET Knob

The OVEN SET

knob maintains the ow 0,

O

temperature you set from

WARM [170°E (77°C.)] SELFCLF._IIq

tOBROIL [550°E

o

(288°C.)]. It also has an P,_u,wo
OFF and a CLEAN setting,

OVENSET

¢,i

(appearance may vary)

The PREHEATED light glows when the oven reaches
your selected temperature.

The OVEN ON light will glow any time the OVEN

SET knob is not in the OFF position and is set on a
temperature or a function.

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UsingYour Oven

Before UsingYour Oven

Be sure you understand how to set the control
properly° Practice removing and replacing the shelves
while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips
on the following pages° Keep this manual handy where
you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of
using your new range_

Electric Ignition

The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by
electric ignition.

To light either burner, turn the OVEN SET knob

to the desired temperature. The burner should ignite

within 30-90 seconds.

After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the

oven burner cycles--off completely, then on with a
full flame--to keep the oven temperature controlled°

Power Outage

CdtUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate

the electric ignition oven during an electrical power

failure_ The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a
power failure., Gas will not flow unless the glow

bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs,
the oven burner shuts offand cannot be re-lit until

power is restored.

OvenVents

The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear
of' the cooktop_ See the Features section. Do not block

these openings when cooking in the oven--it is
important that the flow of hot air from the oven and
fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted°

* The vent openings and nearby surfaces may

become hot. Do not touch them.

° Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may

become hot ff left too dose to the vent.

* Do not leave

plastic items on the
cooktop--they
may melt ffleft too

dose to the vent. Vent appearance and t0cation vary

° Metal items will become very hot ff they are left

on the cooktop and could cause burns.

* Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot

air from the vent may ignite flammable items and

will increase pressure in closed containers, which may
cause them to burst.

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Oven Light

Use the switch on the control panel to turn the oven

light on and off.

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UsingYour Oven co0 n00d)

Oven Shelves

The shelves are

designed with stop-
locks so, when placed

correctly on the shelf

supports, they will stop

before coming
completely out of the

oven and wil! not tilt

when you are removing

food from them or placing food on them.

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out

to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware
on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.

This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

To remove a shelf

from the oven, pull

it toward you, tilt

the front end upward

!

and ptfll the shelfout.

To replace, place the

shelf on the shelf
support with the

stop-locks (curved
extension of shelf) facing up and toward the rear of the

oven. Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the
back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the
shelf support_ Then lower the front of the shelf and
push it all the way back.

Shelf Positions

The oven has five shelf
supports for baking and

roasting--A (bottom), B, C,
D and E (top). it also has a
special low shelf position (R)
for roasting extra large items,
such as a large turkey. The
shelf is not designed to slide
out at this position. The shelf
positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking,
Roasting and Broiling sections.

Automatic Oven Shut Off

As a safety feature, this oven will automatically shut

itself off after 12 hours. On models with touch pad
clock controls this feature may be deactivated to allow
the oven to be left on for more than i2 hours_

To deactivate the Automatic Oven Shut-Off, press and
hold both the increase and decrease MINo pads for
about 4 seconds. The display wil! change from time of
day to show "off _'.

To reactivate the feature, press and hold both the
increase and the decrease MtNo pads for about
4 seconds. The display will change from time of day to
show "on".

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, the temperature change of

the air in the oven may cause water droplets to
form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless
and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.

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Baking

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
baking. The latch is used for self-deaning only.

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately

using an oven control system_ It is recommended that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become
familiar with your new oven's performance_ If you

think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the
Oven Thermostat section.

How to SetYour Range for Baking

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on_

1. Close the oven door, Turn the OVEN SET knob to
the temperature you desire_

2. Check the food for doneness at the minimum time
on the recipe° Cook longer if necessary,

3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF and then
remove the food

Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf

or shelves in the
desired locations while O

the oven is cool, The
correct shelf position O
depends on the kind

of food and the
browning desired_ As a

general rule, place most foods in the middle of the
oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the following
chart for suggested shelf positions.

Type of Food
Angel food cake

Biscuits or muffins

l C°°kles 0 r" 'C up c_Lkes

Brownies
Layer cakes

Bun& or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies

Casseroles

Roasting

Shelf Position
A
B orC
BorC
B orC
BorC
AorB
B orC
A (on coolde sheet)
B orC
B orR

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Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means
bringing the oven up to the specified temperature
before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the
oven at the correct temperature--selecting a higher
temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking

cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and

roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without a

preheat indicator light or tone, preheat !0 minutes. After

the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as

quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping.

Baking Pans

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.

• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a

browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.

• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking in
glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to be
reduced by 25°E (13°C0).

Pan Placement

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking

results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or m the back of the oven°

Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to l_-inch (2.5- to 4-cm) space

between pans as well as from the back of the oven, the
door and the sides. If you need to use two shelves,

stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other.

Baking Guides

When using prepared baking mixes, follow package

recipe or instructions for the best baking results.

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