Siemens HG2528UC, HG2425UC User Manual

Siemens Gas Range with threeD Surround Convection
®
Use and Care Manual
Models: HG2425UC, HG2528UC
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Table of Contents
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
How This Manual Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control (Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before Using the Appliance for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation - Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
About the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation - Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operation - Warming Drawer (some models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About the Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Getting the Most Out of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning - Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning - Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning - Drawers (Storage or Warming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Before Calling Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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About This Manual

How This Manual Is Organized

This manual contains several sections:
•The Getting Started section describes the features and functionality of the range, including a description of how to set up the range and operate the con­trol panel.
•The Operation sections describe how to operate each range component.
•The Getting the Most out of Your Appliance section includes information about the modes, cooking charts and tips for improving performance.
•The Cleaning and Maintenance section describes how to clean and maintain your appliance.
•The Service section includes troubleshooting tips and your Warranty.
Before using your range, be sure to read this manual. Pay special attention to the Safety Sections located at the beginning of the manual.
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Safety

Important Safety Instructions

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Safety
Important Safety Instructions
Fire Safety Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance,
All ranges can tip. Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device pack­aged with range. Verify that the anti-tip devices are engaged. See installation
instructions.
Figure 1: Tipping Precautions
especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom. Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
WARNING:
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages 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.
Set the burner control so that the flame does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
If materials inside an oven or warming drawer should ignite, keep door closed. Turn off the appliance and disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. For example, never use the appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the appliance for storage.
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent, or fan, be certain that flamma­ble materials such as window coverings do not blow over or near the burners or elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing
food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe').
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immedi­ately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pan.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray,
then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT. b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned. c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent
steam explosion will result. d) Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and
easily accessible near the oven. e) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn it off.
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Gas Safety To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block appliance air vents.
WARNING: 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 combustible materials, gasoline or other flam-
mable 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 fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
authorized service agency or the gas supplier.
Have the installer show you where the gas shut-off valve is located.
If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open windows and doors. Wait until gas dissipates before using the appliance.
If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly tight, you can have a small leak and, therefore, a faint smell. Finding a gas leak is not a "do-it-yourself" procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner control in the ON
position and this must be done by a qualified service technician. See “WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:” on page 4.
Safety
WARNING:
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this man­ual. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and over­heating the appliance. Never use the appliance for storage.
During a power failure, only the cooktop burners can be lit manually.
Burn Prevention DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface
units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN - Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materi­als contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these surfaces are oven vent openings, sur­faces near these openings and oven doors.
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to the side, open the door (or drawer) slowly and slightly to let hot air and/or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening and make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After the release of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your
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cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the heating elements.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe').
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. To avoid bub­bling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.
Child Safety When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal respon-
sibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appli­ance, especially a door, warming drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.
Cleaning Safety
CAUTION
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
The California Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
a) The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during self-
cleaning can generate small amounts of Carbon Monoxide.
b) The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off very small amounts
of formaldehyde during the first several cleaning cycles. California lists formaldehyde as a potential cause of cancer. Carbon Monoxide is a potential cause of reproductive toxicity.
c) Exposure to these substances can be minimized by:
1) Providing good ventilation when cooking with gas.
2) Providing good ventilation during and immediately after self cleaning the oven.
3) Operating the unit according to the instructions in this manual.
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes or sponges can cause burns from steam.
When self-cleaning, confirm that the door locks and will not open. If the door does not lock, do not run Self-Clean. Contact service.
Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep pet birds out of the kitchen or other rooms where kitchen fumes could reach them. During self clean, fumes are released that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.
After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow the cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Keep oven free from grease build up.
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Cookware Safety Do not place food directly on oven bottom.
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using cooking or roasting bags.
Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the sur­face heating unit. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Proper relationship of cookware to heating element or burner will also improve efficiency.
Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adja­cent work areas, burners, or the edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires, spills and burns.
Adjust burner flame size so that it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Proper relationship of cookware to burner flame reduces safety risks.
Proper Installation and Maintenance Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it
for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified techni­cian. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instruc­tions for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, con­tact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood prod­ucts in or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not obstruct oven vents.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom­mended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service cen­ter.
In the event of an error the display flashes and beeps continuously. If this happens during self-clean, disconnect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified technician.
In the event of an error the display flashes and beeps continuously. Discon­nect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified technician.
Do not operate oven without oven bottom in place.
Food Safety
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CAUTION:
To maintain food safety, follow these guidelines:
1) 1) DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat cold food (exception: it is safe
to use the drawer to crisp crackers, chips or dry cereal and to warm plates.
2) 2) Be sure to maintain proper food temperature. The USDA recommends
holding hot food at 140°F or warmer.
3) 3) DO NOT warm food for longer than one hour.

Getting Started

Parts and Accessories

1
2
3
12
11
9 or 10
(model dependent)

1. Oven Control Panel and Knob

2. Burner Caps (4)

3. Burner Grates (2)

4. Cooktop Control Knob

4

5. Probe Receptacle (some models)

6. Rack Positions/ Rack Guides

5
6

7. Oven Racks, Flat (2 or 3; varies by model)

8. Oven Door Gasket

9. Storage Drawer (some models)

10. Warming Drawer (some models)

7

11. Model # and Serial # Plate

12. Oven Vent

8

13. Anti-Tip Bracket (not shown)

14. Oven Rack, Half (some models) (not shown)

15. Oven Rack, Full Extension (some models) (not shown)

16. Broiler Pan (not shown)

17. Oven Door Lock (not visible) (not shown)

18. Literature Package (not shown)

19. Broil Burner (top of oven interior) (not shown)

20. Oven Lights (1 or 2; varies by model) (oven back wall) (not shown)

21. Convection Fan and Element (oven back wall; not shown)

Sealed Gas Burners The cooktop has sealed gas burners. As a result, there are no parts under the
cooktop to clean, disassemble or adjust. Spills stay on top of the cooktop where they are easier to wipe up.
Burner Grate
Burner Cap
Burner
Cooktop
Ignitor
Figure 22: Right Side Burner - Side View
Burner Caps The cooktop has four burner caps. Match the size of the burner cap to the size of
the burner. Burner caps are not interchangeable.
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Make sure the burner cap is completely seated on the burner base before attempting to light the burner. If the burner cap is not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the flame may not burn completely or correctly. The appliance is equipped with two types of burners: standard and diffusion. See the sections below for further information on each.
Diffusion Burner Caps
Depending on the model, the appliance is equipped with between 1 and 2 diffu­sion burner caps. They provide a more even heat, especially when cooking at lower temperatures.
Burner Grates WARNING:
To prevent flare-ups, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps and all burner grates properly positions. Do not use a grate if the feet are missing or damaged.
There are two burner grates: one for the left side of the cooktop and one for the right side of the cooktop. Position them so that the circular opening is over the burner cap. Burner grates should rest flat on the cooktop. The rubber feet on the
grates should rest in the indents on the cooktop.
Left Side
Burner Grate
Right Side
Burner Grate
Figure 23: Grates for Free-standing Models
Electronic Ignitor The cooktop uses electronic ignitors to light the burners, There is no pilot light.
Each burner has its own ignitor. For proper operation, keep the ignitor clean and dry. It is necessary to clean these when there is a boilover or when the burner does not light even though the ignitor clicks.
CAUTION:
All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.
High Power Burner The high power burner is the largest burner. It is the most powerful burner on the
cooktop. The burner cap retains heat longer than normal burner caps and, at low settings, prohibits the flame from touching the cookware. This results in a gentle, more predictable heat. Use the low settings on this burner to simmer large amounts of sauces or soups. Use the high settings to quickly bring large amounts of water to a boil.
Precision Burner The precision burner is the smallest burner on the cooktop. It is well suited for
gentle cooking of small amounts of food. Use the burner to melt butter or choco­late or to prepare delicate sauces.
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Oven Racks Depending on model, the range is equipped with one of the following combina-
tions:
Three flat racks
Two flat racks and one full extension rack
Two flat racks and one half rack
Flat Oven Racks The racks are designed with a stop so they will stop before coming completely out
of the oven and not tilt.
CAUTION:
To avoid burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning oven on. Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm.If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts contact hot burners.
Inserting Racks Into Oven

1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides.

2. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack guide.

3. Bring rack to a horizontal position and press the rest of the way in. Rack should be straight and flat, not crooked.

Extension Oven Rack (some mod­els)
Back of rack
Front of rack
Insert rack with the back of the rack toward the back wall of the range.
Figure 4: Inserting a Rack
Removing Flat Racks From Oven

1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you.

2. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out.

The Full Extension Rack allows for easier access to cooking foods. The bottom section extends as far as the standard flat rack. However, the top section extends
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beyond the bottom section bringing the food closer to the user. To order a full extension rack, contact Service or a dealer near you.
Back of Rack
Top Rack
Bottom Rack
Removing and Replacing
Note: The full extension rack must be in the closed position when removing and
replacing. Grasp the entire rack (both sections).

1. Grasp the bottom section and pull straight out.

2. Once the stop is reached, grasp the top section and pull straight out until the second stop is reached. If the top rack will not extend fully, it is not installed correctly. Reinstall it so that the pan stop is in the back of the oven.

Stops
Front of Rack
Figure 3: Full Extension Rack
Pan Stops
Top Rack Stop (Ball)
Rack Guide
Top Rack Rest
Disassembly (for cleaning)
The two sections of the rack are designed to come apart for easier cleaning.

1. Place rack on flat surface in the closed position top side up.

2. Rotate one side of top rack towards you until it is past the stop (ball).

3. Pull the rack up and out, rotated side first.

Closed Position
Reassembly
Back of Rack
Stop (Ball)
Front of Rack
Figure 4: Disassembly
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CAUTION:
Always verify that top rack is installed correctly after reassembly. The back edges of the top rack must be under the rack guide on the bottom rack. DO NOT simply rest the top rack on top of the bottom one.

1. To reassemble rack, hold top rack diagonally across bottom rack.

Getting Started

2. Insert one side of top rack to closed position.

3. Rotate the other side toward the back of the rack until it passes the stop (ball).

4. Push top rack the rest of the way in (See Figure 3).

Closed Position
Back of Rack
Stop (Ball)
Front of Rack
Figure 5: Reassembly
Cleaning
Clean rack with hot sudsy water. Dry thoroughly. For stubborn dirt, use a soap filled steel wool pad. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven.
Half Oven Rack (Some Models) The half oven rack can be used as a simple flat rack or as a half-sized rack. With
the right half of the rack removed, you can place a tall item (such as a turkey) on one side of the rack below and a shorter item (such as a casserole) on the other side. A second shorter item can then be placed on the half rack (above the first shorter item). This allows for easier access to all items and better utilization of the oven cavity.
Tip: The removable section can also be used outside of the oven as a trivet or cooling rack.
Figure 6: Half Oven Rack
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Figure 7: Half Oven Rack in Use
Oven Bottom
Oven Vent The oven vent is located below the display above the rear left cooktop burner. It is
normal to see steam escaping from the vent and condensation may collect on the backguard and cooktop. This area may become hot when the oven is in use. To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block the vent. The oven vent is also important for air circulation.
CAUTION:
Do not place food directly on oven bottom. Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance, especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom. Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
CAUTION:
To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block appliance air vents.
Automatic Shutoff The oven will automatically shut off after 12 hours (24 hours if the time format is
set for 24 hour in the Select Function section).
Self Cleaning The oven features a self-cleaning function that eliminates the manual labor
involved with cleaning your oven.
Indicators and Other Features Beep - Signals that more information must be entered or confirms the receipt of
an entry. A Beep also signals the end of a program or an oven error.
End-of-Cycle Indicator - To indicate when a mode is finished, 3 consecutive beeps will sound.
Default Settings - The cooking modes automatically select the default tempera­ture. These can be changed when a different one is needed.
Flashing Symbol or Number - Signals an incomplete setting and calls for another step or START to be pressed.
F Number Codes -These codes display when there is a problem with the range.
Convection Fan The convection fan operates during any convection mode, including dehydrate.
When the oven is operating in the convection mode, the fan will turn off automati­cally when the door is opened. The convection fan does run during self-clean, although not at the beginning of the mode.
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