Siemens HG2515UC, HG2516UC, HG2415UC, HG2416UC User Manual

xTronicTM Gas Convection Range

Use and Care Manual

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Models: HG2415UC, HG2416UC, HG2515UC, HG2516UC

Please read instructions before using.

Important: Save these instructions.

Installer: Please leave these instructions with this unit for the owner.

Owner: Please retain these instructions for future reference.

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Dear Siemens Range Owner: Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your Siemens xTronic™ Convection Range. Whether you are an expert chef or an aspiring cook, we know that your new range will exceed your expectations. Decades of knowledge and experience are built into this range making it among the highest quality, most versatile and most efficient available. We ask that you read this manual thoroughly before using your new range. Please pay particular attention to the safety precautions printed at the front of this book and the numerous safety hints and cautions placed throughout. Also, be sure to familiarize yourself with the proper operation of the range and its cleaning and maintenance procedures. Adherence to these instructions and procedures will ensure that you realize the full potential of your new Siemens range as well as maintain it for years of dependable use.

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WARNING

When used in accordance with its intended purposes and properly cared for, your new Siemens range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. Read all instructions carefully before using this range. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages.

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.

The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during self-cleaning can generate small amounts of Carbon Monoxide.

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.

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.

The Siemens range referred to thoughout this manual is manufactured by BSH Home Appliance Corp.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 1

Getting Familiar with Your Range...................................................................................................... 3

Setting Up Your Range

Setting and Changing the Clock ..................................................................................................... 5

Setting the Functions ..................................................................................................................... 6

Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu ............................................................................ 6

Volume .................................................................................................................................... 7

Change Temperature ............................................................................................................... 7

Temperature Format ................................................................................................................ 7

Clock Display............................................................................................................................ 7

Demo Mode ............................................................................................................................. 7

Language Option ..................................................................................................................... 7

Lock Keys ................................................................................................................................. 7

Oven Temperature Offset .........................................................................................................7

Reset Defaults .......................................................................................................................... 7

Sabbath Feature ...................................................................................................................... 8

Time Format ............................................................................................................................ 8

The Cooktop

Cooktop Features ........................................................................................................................... 9

Cooktop Operation ........................................................................................................................ 10

The Oven

Oven Modes and Features ............................................................................................................. 11

Oven Modes and Features - Bake and Convection Bake .................................................................. 13

Oven Modes and Features - Broil.................................................................................................... 14

Oven Modes and Features - Dehydrate .......................................................................................... 15

Selecting the Oven Mode ............................................................................................................... 16

Using the Timer (s) ........................................................................................................................ 17

Using Timed Cook .......................................................................................................................... 18

Using the Probe ............................................................................................................................. 19

The Warming Drawer ......................................................................................................................... 20

Using the Warming Drawer ............................................................................................................ 21

Care and Cleaning

Cooktop ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Oven .............................................................................................................................................. 23

Self Help, Maintenance, Etc.

Cookware Selection Guide ............................................................................................................. 26

Maintenance

Removing the Oven Door ......................................................................................................... 27

Replacing the Oven Light ............................................................................................................... 27

Self Help

Cooktop ................................................................................................................................... 28

Oven ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Customer Service and Warranty ..................................................................................................... 30

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

Range Safety

• Have the installer show you the locations of the circuit breaker or fuse and the gas shut off valve. Mark them

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.

• Service should only be performed by an authorized

service technician who has undergone training for this specific type of unit. This is a high-tech appliance.

Unauthorized service technicians may not be familiar with the sophisticated workings of this appliance and may, therefore, cause damage to the unit or create a hazard. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended by an authorized service technician.

• Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged until an authorized servicer has examined it.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products in this appliance. This type of range is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.

• Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves. Avoid reaching or leaning over the appliance. Be aware that certain clothing and hair sprays may contain flammable chemicals that could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.

• In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.

• Do not touch the cooking area(s) or the immediate surrounding area(s) while using the range or while it is cooling. Areas adjacent to the burners, oven and warming drawer may become hot enough to cause burns and may be hot even though they are off. Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with a cooking area until it has cooled.

• Do not operate range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

• Always turn hood ON when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Pepercorn Beef Flambe).

• Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the blower or filter. Grease left on filters can remelt and move into the vent.

• DO NOT operate oven without oven bottom in place.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injur y or death.

Do not store or use combustible materials, 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 build-

ing.

• 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, authorized service agency or the gas supplier.

• Whenever possible, do not operate the blower during a

cooktop fire. However, DO NOT REACH THROUGH FIRE TO TURN OFF BLOWER.

• Do not clean the range while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface.

• Exercise caution when opening the oven or warming drawer. Standing to the side, open the door 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 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 either in the oven or the warming drawer. 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 hot heating elements.

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

• Do not use water or a wet rag or towel on a grease fire. Smother fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or foamtype (ABC) extinguisher.

• Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air

vents do not blow flammable material toward the flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond the

edges of the pan.

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Care and Cleaning

Self Help

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Important Safety Instructions

Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the oven.

• Keep the oven free from grease build up.

• Do not place food directly on oven bottom.

• Follow the manufacturer’s directions when using

cooking or roasting bags.

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, or sit on any part of the oven, nor to hang on the oven door,

warming drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the range, and the unit may tip over, potentially

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causing severe injury.

WARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

• INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT.

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKAGED WITH RANGE.

SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

• 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 sit or stand on any part of the appliance or to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.

CAUTION

Items of interest to children should not be stored in the range, in cabinets above the range or on the backsplash of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed.Turn off oven and disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box.

• Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. Heat oil slowly on no more than a lowmedium setting, to avoid bubbling and splatter. 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.

• Never leave the cooktop unattended. Boilovers can cause smoke and possibly damage the cooktop. More importantly, if the burner flames are smothered, unburned gas will escape into the room. See warning, page 1.

• After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.

• Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food.

• Use only utensils that are approriate for cooktop use on the cooktop (See “Cookware Selection Guide”, pg. 27 for further details). Other types of utensils may break with sudden temperature changes. Use utensils according to the manufacturer’s directions.

• Use only low or medium heat settings when possible, particularly with pans larger than the grate or that span more than one burner. Prolonged use of high heat settings with these types of utensils can cause poor combustion. Poor combustion results in harmful by-products.

• Match pan size to size of burner. Undersized pans expose element to direct contact which could result in burn or injury. Do not allow flames to spread around or over the rim of a pan that contains grease. A grease fire could be ignited.Proper pan size also improves efficiency.

• Clean cooktop with caution. Be sure all cooktop controls are turned off and thecooktop is cool before beginning. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Sprayed chemicals could ignite or cause hot metal parts to corrode.

• Keep the ignitor ports clean for proper lighting performance of the burners. It is necessary to clean these when there is a boilover or when the burner does not light even though the electronic ignitors click.

• This range is intended for residential use only.

It is not approved for outdoor use.

• Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not blow flammable material toward

the burners.

• Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners or the edge of the cooktop.

• 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 Warning, page. 1.

• Open a window or door in the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes. Do not attempt to use the cooktop until the gas has had time to dissipate. Wait at least five minutes before using the range.

• Always place pan on burner before turning it on. Be sure you know which knob controls which burner. When cooking is complete, turn the burner off before removing the pan.

Self-Cleaning Safety

• Confirm that the door locks and will not open by pulling gently on it once the door lock icon appears. If the door does not lock, touch OFF and do not run SelfClean. Phone 866-44SIEMENS (447-4363) for service. Note: During a normal Self-Clean cycle, the door does not lock at the beginning of the cycle; However, it does lock prior to reaching the high self-clean temperatures. In a Delayed Self-Clean cycle, the door locks immediately. (Continued next page).

Getting Familiar With Your Range

Self-Cleaning Safety (Continued)

• Do not clean the oven gasket. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, move or remove the oven gasket.

• Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings of any kind in or around any part of the oven.

• Clean only oven parts listed in this manual.

• Remove the broiler pan, oven racks, oven probe

and other utensils and wipe out excess soft spillage before self-cleaning the oven.

Regarding Pet Birds:

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.

Parts Included with Your Range:

1. Anti-Tip Bracket

2. Broiler Pan and Grid (not shown)

3. Literature Kit: Quick Reference Guide Use & Care Manual Installation Instructions AHAM Anti-Tip Brochure AHAM Safer Cooking Brochure Wiring Diagram Warranty/ Registration Card

4. Oven Racks, Flat (HG24 models: 3, HG25 models: 2)

5. Oven Rack, Full Extension (HG25 models only)

6. Probe (HG25 models only)

7. Warming Drawer Rack (HG 25 models only)

5. Oven Rack, Full Extension

1. Anti-Tip Bracket

6. Probe

4. Oven Rack, Flat

7. Warming Drawer Rack

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Drawings are not to scale.

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Range Parts:

10. Incandescent Lights (back wall)

11. Oven Control Panel

12. Oven Control Knob

13. Cooktop Knobs

14. Broil Element

15. Convection Fan and Element

16. Probe Receptacle

17. Rack Guides

18. Door Gasket

19. Model & Serial # Plate

20. Bake Element

21. Oven Door Lock

22. Warming Drawer

23. Oven Vent

Self Help

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Cooking Mode

Temperature

Start

Light

Time

Off

AM PM

Light Time

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The Oven Control Panel

Clock/ Timer

Cooking Mode

Temperature

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Off

Preheat or Probe Temperature

Display Window Features Clock–

hour clock option.

Shows the time of day with a 12-hour or 24-

Cooking Mode - Touch pad to display cooking mode. Cooking or Timed Mode – Shows the number of

hours and minutes the oven will be on. Cooking mode icon is also displayed when cooking mode is seleceted.

Control Knob Used to set the clock, timers, select

cooking mode and temperature. Turn clockwise to increase and turn counterclockwise to decrease.

Light - Touch pad to turn oven light on or off. Door Lock Indicator - Icon is displayed during the

self-clean mode when the door is locked. DO NOT attempt to open the door until the lock symbol is no longer present.

Off - Touch pad to turn off oven and/or warming drawer. Oven Temperature - Shows the oven temperature

selected.

Preheat - Displays temperature of oven during preheat

mode. Also displays internal temperature of food when probe is in use.

Probe Indicator - Indicates the probe is installed in

oven. The internal temperature of the meat is displayed in place of the preheat temperature.

Start - Touch pad to complete an entry. Temperature - Touch pad to select cooking

temperature.

Time - Touch pad to set time of day and/ or timer. Warming Drawer Indicator - Icon displays when

warming drawer is in use. Indicates warming drawer setting.

Oven Temperature

Probe Indicator

AKEAKE

AKE

AKEAKE

Lock Indicator

Warming Drawer Indicator

Start

Control Knob

Other Indicators and Features Beep -

or confirms the receipt of an entry. A Beep also signals the end of a program or an error.

Signals that more information must be entered

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 touched.

F Number Codes - These codes are displayed when

there is a problem with the range. The display will also beep continuously (Refer to self help section, pg. 30).

Convection Fan - The convection fan operates

during any convection mode and the self clean mode. When the oven is operating in the convection mode, the fan will turn off automatically when the door is opened except when in the dehydrate mode.

Timer – There are two timers - TIMER 1 and TIMER 2;

Each counts down the time in hours and minutes. With less than 60 minutes remaining, the timer also displays seconds.

Setting Up Your Range

Setting the Clock (after power to the range has been off)

• Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock defaults to 12:00 am.

• The time of day is displayed in hours and minutes.

• The clock time will appear during all oven operations except when the timer operation is running. Turn knob to display clock when timer is running.

• The oven is preset to a 12-hour clock and indicates AM and PM.

• The clock display can also be turned off (See Clock Display, Page 7).

Note: To switch to a 24 hr. clock, see "Select Functions” section.

1. CLOCK will be displayed and the hour digits will flash.

2. Turn knob to select hour and AM or PM.

3. Touch TIME. CLOCK will still be displayed and the minute digits will flash.

4. Turn knob. Set minutes.

5. Touch TIME and the clock is now set.

2: 00

If operation is not completed, the oven will beep periodically as a reminder to set clock time. Push OFF.

CLOCKCLOCK

CLOCK

CLOCKCLOCK

BEEP REMINDER

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Changing the Clock Time

1. Touch Time. TIMER 1 will flash in display.

2. Turn knob to select CLOCK .

3. Touch TIME again and hour digits will flash.

4. Turn knob to change hours.

5. Touch TIME again and minute digits will flash.

6. Turn knob to change minutes.

7. Touch TIME again and the clock is set.

HR:MIN

TIMER

0: 000: 00

0: 00

0: 000: 00

TIMER 1TIMER 1

TIMER 1

TIMER 1TIMER 1

Helpful Hint

To cancel the TIME selection when setting the clock, touch OFF at any time while in the clock mode.

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Setting Up Your Range

SELECT FUNCTIONS is the section of the menu where you can set or change the following features on your range:

VOLUME (decrease or increase loudness of

control beeps)

TEMPERATURE FORMAT (switch temperature scale to Fahrenheit or Celsius)

TIPS for Setting Functions

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TIME FORMAT (12 hr or 24 hr)

LOCK KEYS (oven control pad lockout )

LANGUAGE OPTION (for display; select

English, Spanish, or French)

CLOCK DISPLAY (yes or no)

OVEN TEMPERATURE OFFSET (used to

calibrate the oven temperature)

DEMO MODE (used by appliance stores)

• There will be a slight delay before each message (or feature) can be seen in the display.

• Turn knob approximately one second for display to show next feature.

• To move through the feature menu, clockwise one click after each feature appears.

slowly, and wait

slowly turn the knob

RESET DEFAULTS (change settings back to original factory settings)

SABBATH FEATURE (for religious faiths with “no work” requirements on the Sabbath)

NOTE: In the event of a power failure, the functions return to the factory settings and will need to be reset.

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function

Accessing and Using the Select Functions Menu

To access the SELECT FUNCTIONS menu, touch and hold COOKING MODE touch pad for five (5) seconds.

SELECT FUNCTION is displayed.

1. Turn knob to desired feature.

2. Press START to choose any function, and turn knob to choose any sub-functions.

3. After selecting feature, touch OFF.

See next page for further information.

BEEPS

To indicate when a mode is finished, 3 consecutive beeps will sound.

NOTE:

In the event of a power failure, the functions return to the factory settings and will need to be reset.

Setting Up Your Range

BEEP VOLUME

• The volume of the control beep can be changed from LOW (softest) to HIGH (loudest).

• The control default for beep volume is MEDIUM.

Changing the Beep Volume

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until VOLUME is displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select volume level Low, Medium or High.

5. Touch START.

CHANGE TEMPERATURE

• The oven has been preset to the Fahrenheit temperature scale.

• The feature allows you to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature.

Changing the Temperature Scale

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise untiL SELECT TEMP F-C is displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).

5. Touch START to accept new selection.

CLOCK DISPLAY (ON or OFF)

• Clock time display can be turned off.

• The default display is on.

Turning the Clock Display ON or OFF

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until CLOCK DISPLAY is displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob once and ON or OFF will appear in display.

5. Touch START to accept new selection.

LOCK KEYS

• The oven keypad can be locked for safety purposes.

• This feature can be used to prevent changes to the oven function.

Locking or Unlocking the Oven Control Panel

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until LOCK KEYS is flashing.

3. Touch START. KEY PAD LOCKED is displayed. The display will beep if a key is pressed to indicate that the keypad is locked.

4. To unlock keypads, touch COOKING MODE and hold for 5 seconds. Display will read

UNLOCKING KEY PAD.

5. When unlocked, the clock will again appear in the display.

Note: This function DOES NOT lock oven door.

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OVEN TEMPERATURE OFFSET

• This feature allows the adjustment of the oven temperature if food is consistently too brown or too light.

Changing the Oven Temperature Offset

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until OVEN TEMP OFFSET is displayed.

3. Touch START. 0° F is displayed.

4. Turn the knob to the right to increase temperature +25°F and to the left to decrease

-25° temperature.

5. Touch START to accept a temperature change.

12 HR

RESET DEFAULTS

• This feature is used to change all the “Select Functions” settings back to the original factory settings (or defaults).

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DEMO MODE

The demo mode is for appliance store use only.

LANGUAGE DISPLAY

• Language choices are English, Spanish, and French.

• English is the default language.

Changing the Language Display

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until desired language is displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob clockwise to select a different language.

5. Touch START to accept a language change.

Resetting the factory settings.

1. Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until RESET DEFAULTS is displayed.

3. Touch START. Display reads SELECT FUNCTIONS.

NOTE

The SELECT FUNCTION menu is displayed in English only, regardless of language selected.

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Self Help

SABBATH FEATURE

• The oven will bake for 73 hours before automatically turning off.

• Oven or warming drawer must be off to set the Sabbath Feature.

Setting the Sabbath Feature

1. Verify that both the oven and the warming drawer are off before beginning.

2. Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu.

3. Turn knob clockwise until SABBATH OPTION

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appears.

4. Touch START. BAKE will show in display and temperature will flash.

5. Turn knob to set oven temperature.

6. Turn oven light on if desired (touch LIGHT).

Note: The light cannot be changed after this point. It will stay on or off, as selected, during the entire Sabbath mode.

7. Touch START. Oven starts after 5 seconds.

Note: The probe CANNOT be used during the Sabbath mode.

Setting Up Your Range

While baking in Sabbath mode, the display will show SABBATH and the BAKE icon will be displayed. The clock will be off and no temperature will show in the display.

During the Sabbath mode, only the OFF key will operate.

Press Off at any time during the Sabbath mode to end the mode and turn off the oven.

At the end of 73 hours, the oven will turn OFF automatically and the display will show SABBATH END. Touch OFF to return to time of day.

TIME FORMAT

• The clock can be set to a 12-hr or 24-hr format.

• The oven default for clock format is 12-hr.

Changing the Time Format

1. Access SELECT FUNCTION Menu.

2. Turn knob clockwise until TIME FORMAT is displayed.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select 12 hr or 24 hr format.

5. Touch START to accept new selection.

Cooktop Features

Getting Started

Before Using the Cooktop

• Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop surface.

• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.

• Optimum cooking results depend on the proper cookware being selected and used.

• Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual information prior to operating.

Sealed Gas Burners

Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners and removable burner caps. There are no burner parts under the cooktop to clean, disassemble or adjust. Your cooktop has four (4) different burner cap sizes. Match the pan size to the burner size.

WARNING:

To prevent flare-ups do not use the

cooktop without all burner caps and all burner grates properly positioned.

Burner Output by Fuel Type (BTU/hr)

Left Front

Left Rear

Right Front

Right Rear

Burner Grates

Your cooktop has two grates: one for the left side of the cooktop and one for the right side of the cooktop. Position them as shown in the figure below. Do not operate the burner without a pan on the grate.

Left Side

Right Side

WARNING:

To prevent flare-ups all grates must be

properly positioned on the cooktop whenever the cooktop is in use. Each of the feet must be placed into the corresponding dimples in the cooktop. Do not use a grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged.

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Natural Gas

Propane

Right Side Burner - Side View

Right Side Burner Top View

Orifice Ignitor

9100

7500

12500 15000 5500

11000 15000

5000

Burner Grate

Burner Cap

Burner Base

Cooktop

Ignitor

Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:

Heat SettingsUses

Bringing water to a boil Pan frying, sauteing,

browning meat, deep fat frying

Most frying, eggs, pancakes, slow boil

Finish cooking covered foods, steaming

Melting butter and chocolate

Tomato sauces, soups, stews, keeping foods warm

A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on:

1) size, type and quality of pan (See “Cookware Selection Guide”, page 26).

2) type, quantity and temperature of the food.

3) burner used.

4) the cook’s preference.

High

Medium High

Medium

Medium Low

Low

Sim (Simmer)

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Burner Caps

The burner cap is porcelainized steel. Make sure the burner cap is completely seated into 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.

CAUTION:

To prevent possible burns or possible damage to the pan or range, the flame

should not extend beyond the edge of the pan.

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Cooktop Operation

Burner Control Knobs

Control Knobs - Front View

OFF

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The burner controls have an infinite number of heat settings with no fixed positions. A plastic bezel is located under each control knob. To LIGHT: Select the appropriate control knob, push in and turn counterclockwise to the flame symbol. The ignitor will click. To SET FLAME SIZE: After lighting, turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Turn OFF by turning the control knob clockwise to OFF.

To remove knob, spring and bezel: Place knob in the OFF position. Pull straight out and off. Spring and bezel will be loose and can be pulled straight off after the knob is removed.

Typical Flame Characteristics

Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an orange flame during initial use. This should disappear with use. Check burner cap to make sure port holes are not obstructed. If the ports are clogged, see “Cleaning the Cooktop”, page 22. For natural gas use, the burner flame should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips,

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excessive noise or fluttering. It should burn completely around the burner cap. For Propane (LP) use, some yellow tips are normal. Note: An audible “pop” may be heard when the burner is turned off manually. The “popping” may be louder with LP gas than with natural gas. This is normal. Refer to the Cooking Guide (previous page) for flame settings.

Power Failure

In the event of a power failure, the cooktop burners can be ignited manually. Hold a match at the port and turn the control knob to the HI position. Wait until the flame is burning all the way around the burner before adjusting the flame to the desired height.

CAUTION:

All igniters spark when any single burner is turned ON. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.

To replace knob, spring and bezel: Place spring and knob on top of bezel being careful to line up center holes. Push down on knob so that spring is tense. With knob in off position, place center hole around shaft on range and push bezel, spring and knob in toward range. Release knob.

Electronic Ignition

The cooktop uses electronic igniters to light the burners. There is no pilot light. Each burner has its own igniter. For best results, center the pan over the burner before ignition.

The ignitor should be clean and dry for proper operation.

• Avoid getting water or food on the igniter.

• If the igniter is wet or soiled, it may spark without igniting the burner. Note: If the burner does not light within 4 seconds, turn the burner off. Check to see that the cap is positioned correctly on the burner base and the igniter is clean and dry. If a burner still fails to ignite, see Self “Help Cooktop”, page 28.

Burner Performance

For best cooking results, observe the following burner characteristics: versaTemp™ Burner (Right Front): The versaTemp™ burner is the most verstile of the burners. The 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. It can be set low enough to simmer sauces without scorching. However, the flame can also be set high enough to stir-fry and boil quickly. The large size of the burner cap allows the burner to accomodate large pots, so it is also well suited for cooking large quantities of food. Right Rear: The right rear burner is the smallest burner. It is well suited for delicate cooking such as melting chocolate and butter.

Oven Modes and Features

Oven Racks

HG25 models have two flat racks and one full extension rack. HG24 models have three flat racks. The racks are designed with a stop so they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and not tilt.

Figure 1 - The Flat Rack

Back of Rack

Insert Rack with back of rack

toward back wall of range

Front of Rack

CAUTION:

To avoid possible burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning the 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 heating elements.

Removing from oven: Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out. Replacing in oven: Grasp rack firmly on both sides. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack holder. Bring rack to a

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horizontal position and push the rest of the way in. Rack should be straight and flat, not crooked. Note: The full extension rack must be in the closed position when removing and replacing. Grasp the entire rack (both sections). The Full Extension Rack (HG25 models only) allows for easier access to cooking foods. The bottom section extends as far as the standard flat rack. However, the top section extends beyond the bottom section bringing the food closer to the user. To order a full extension rack, contact Siemens Service: 866-44SIEMENS (447-4363) for a dealer near you. Use: First, grasp the bottom section and pull straight out. Once the stop is reached, grasp the top section and pull straight out until the second stop is reached. 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.

Back of Rack

Top Rack

Bottom Rack

Stops

Front of Rack

Figure 1 - The Full Extension Rack

Closed Position

Figure 2 - Taking the Rack Apart

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Closed Position

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Closed

Position

Top Rack

Back of Rack

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Pan Stops

Rack

Guide Top Rack Rest

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Care and Cleaning

The two sections of the rack are designed to come apart for easier cleaning. To do so, place rack on flat

surface in the closed position top side up. Rotate one side of top rack towards you until it is past the stop (ball). Pull the rack up and out, rotated side first (See Figure 2). To reassemble rack, hold top rack diagonally across bottom rack. Insert one side of top rack to closed position. Rotate the other side toward the back of the rack until it passes the stop (ball). Push top rack the rest of the way in (See Figure 3). 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.

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Front of Rack

Figure 3 - Putting the Rack Together

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.

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Oven Modes and Features

Rack Position

(see graphic at right for further details) RACK 6 (highest position) – Use for melting cheese and

broiling thin foods.

RACK 5 – Use for broiling most meats and toasting bread. RACK 4 – Use for broiling thicker meats. RACK 3 – Use for most baked goods when baking on one

rack, such as on a cookie sheet or baking pan. Use for cakes, frozen convenience foods, biscuits, brownies, and muffins. RACK 2 – Use for pies, casseroles, breads, bundt or

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pound cakes, small roasts or poultry. RACK 1 (lowest position) – Use for angel food cake, large roasts, turkey.

Multiple Rack Cooking:

When using multiple racks, follow the placement recomendations below. Two rack: For cakes, use rack positions 2 and 5.

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Three rack: (for convection bake): Use positions 1, 3 and

Pan Placement

Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the oven. If baking more than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1” to 1 ½” of air space around the pan. When baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger pans on two racks so that one pan is not directly above the other. To allow for best baking results, stagger pans as shown in graphic at right.

Rack Positions

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Caution:

Many factors affect cooking performance.

Always check food for doneness before serving

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Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. When using the probe preheating is not recommended. Setting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time. Place oven racks in proper position before preheating. A beep will confirm that the oven is preheated and the selected oven temperature will be displayed.

Baking Pans

Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore, reduce oven temperature 25° F when baking in glass. Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter, more delicate browning. Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in browner, crisper crust. Some manufacturers recommended reducing temperature 25° F when using this type of pan. Follow manufacturer recommendations. Use dark pans for pies. Insulated baking pans may increase the length of the recommended baking time.

Power Failure

DO NOT attempt to light the broil burner or bake burner manually. Only the cooktop burners can be lit manually.

Oven Modes - Bake and Convection Bake

Getting Started

BAKE, PROOF and WARM

Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower element cycle to maintain the oven temperature:

The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to casseroles. It can also be used to roast meats.

In the Warming mode, the oven uses the upper and lower element to maintain a low temperature to keep food at serving temperature.

• Use the Warming setting on the oven to keep foods hot until ready to serve.

• The Warming mode temperatures are 140° - 220° F. The default temperature is 170° F.

• Foods that need to be kept moist should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil.

Proofing is the rising of a yeast dough. In the Proofing mode, the oven will use the upper and lower element to maintain a low temperature to proof bread.

• The Proofing mode temeratures are 85° to 110° F. The default temperature is 100° F.

• Loosely cover the bowl or pan and use any rack that accomodates the size of the container.

• Keep the door closed and use the oven light to check the rising of the dough.

CONVECTION BAKE

Convection Baking is similar to Baking. In this case, heat comes from the lower heating element and a third element behind the backwall. The main difference in convection baking is that the heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convection fan:

The Convection Bake mode is well-suited for baking large quantities of food on multiple racks. It can be used to prepare cookies, pies, cupcakes, pastries, breads, snack foods and appetizers among other items.

The benefits of Convection Baking include:

• Slight decrease in cooking time

• Three rack cooking (more even browning)

• Higher Volume (yeast items rise higher)

• Cook more items at once

For Best Results:

• Reduce recipe temperature by 25° F. Refer to the Convection Baking chart for examples.

• Place food in low-sided, uncovered pans such as cookie sheets without sides.

• Center baking pans side to side on the oven rack.

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Oven Modes - Broil and Convection Broil

BROIL

Broiling uses intense heat radiated from the upper element:

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The Broil mode is best suited to cooking thin, tender cuts of meat (1” or less), poultry and fish. It can also be used to brown breads and casseroles. The benefits of Broiling include:

• Fast and efficient cooking

• Cooking without the addition of fats or liquids

• Browning as the food cooks For Best Results:

• Preheat oven 3-4 minutes.

• Steaks and Chops should be at least 3/4” thick.

• Brush fish and poultry with butter or oil to prevent sticking.

• Use the broil pan and grid included with your range.

• Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. It is designed to drain fats and oils away from the cooking surface

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to prevent smoking and spattering.

• Turn meats once halfway through the recommended cooking time (see Broil Chart for examples).

• When top browning casseroles, use only metal or glass ceramic dishes such as Corningware®.

• Never use heat-proof glass (Pyrex®);it cannot tolerate the high temperature.

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Oven Modes - Dehydrate

DEHYDRATE

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Dehydrating is used to dry and/or preserve foods such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. This mode holds an optimum low temperature (100° F - 160° F) while circulating the heated air to slowly remove moisture.

For Best Results:

• Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140° F. Dry herbs at 100° F. (Refer to the Dehydrate Chart for examples).

• Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity in the air. Check food at the minimum drying time.

• Multiple racks can be used simultaneously. Contact your Siemens dealer for drying racks.

• Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration.

• Consult a food preservation book, county Cooperative Extension Office or library for additional information.

The door must be open during the Dehydrate mode.

Prop the door open at least 1" by placing an object (i.e.; wooden spoon) in the upper corner between the door and the side panel. Be careful that the object does not touch the oven gasket.

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Selecting the Oven Mode

Setting the Cooking Mode

1. Touch COOKING MODE.

2. BAKE will flash in the display. If no further setting is made within 5 seconds, control will beep and flash. If this occurs, press START.

3. To change the cooking mode, turn knob.

4. Push START. The selected mode will appear in the display, along

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with the default temperature for that mode, which will be blinking.

5. To select a different temperature, turn knob to desired temperature.

6. Touch START. If START is not touched, oven will automatically turn on in 5 seconds.

7. The display alternates between the cooking mode and preheat. The preheated temperature is also displayed, starting at 100ºF. The actual temperature increases until set temperature is reached, at which point the oven will beep.

8. To change temperature during cooking, touch TEMPERATURE. Turn the knob to select new Temperature and press START.

9. Once cooking has been completed, touch OFF to turn off oven.

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Note: After the oven has been turned off, HOT appears in the display where the cooking mode was. This is to indicate that the oven is off but still hot. When the oven temperature drops below 176° F, HOT is no longer seen in the display.

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To back out of a current mode, push OFF.

Selecting OFF when not in a setting mode will stop oven function.

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Oven Operation Time

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).

Oven Vent

The oven vent is located above the cooktop directly below the display.

Caution:

This area may become hot

when the oven is in use

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. Do not block the vent as it is important for air circulation.

Using the Timer/s

Getting Started

Setting the Timer/s

1. Touch TIME and TIMER 1 will be displayed.

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2. Turn knob to select TIMER 1 or 2, then push TIME. SET TIMER 1 (2) appears in display. Minutes flash.

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3. Turn knob to set minutes.

If setting only minutes, press START. Otherwise, continue to step 4.

4. Touch TIME again and the hours will flash.

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Clearing the Timer/s

1. Touch TIME once. TIMER 1 flashes.

2. Turn knob to select CLEAR TIMER 1(2).

3. Touch TIME.

4. If TIME pad is not touched, range will beep and display will continue flashing.

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When the specified time has elapsed, the control beeps. TIMER 1 (2) END flashes in the display.

1. Touch TIME to return to main screen.

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Turn the knob to display the time of day or further information about the oven mode when the timers are in use.

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5. Turn knob to set hours.

6. Touch TIME again.The TIMER is now set. If TIME or START is not touched, display will beep and timer will flash.

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Changing the Timer/s

1. Touch Time. TIMER 1 will appear in display. Select either TIMER 1 or 2.

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2. Push TIME. RESET TIMER 1 (2) appears in the display. Minute digits flash.

3. Turn knob to change minutes.

4. Touch TIME again and hour digits will flash.

5. Turn knob to change hours.

6. Touch TIME and new time is set.

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CANCELLING

If operation is not completed, the oven will beep periodically as a reminder to set time. Push OFF to exit the TIMER mode.

Selecting OFF when not in a setting mode will stop oven function.

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Using Timed Cook

The TIMED COOK feature sets the oven to a cooking mode for a set period of time and then turns it off. The TIMED COOK feature is available for Bake, Convection Bake and Convection Roast.

Be sure that the time-of-day clock displays the correct time before beginning. See “Changing the Clock Time” to adjust the time.

Setting a Timed Mode

1. Touch COOKING MODE.

2. BAKE will be displayed. To select a different cooking

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mode, turn the knob.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select desired temperature.

5. Touch TIME. TIMED BAKE appears in the display.

6. Touch TIME. SET BAKE TIME appears in the display and minutes flash. Set minutes. Touch TIME.

7. Hours Flash. Set hours. Touch START.

Note: time required for the oven to reach temperature must be included in the set cooking time.

8. TIMED BAKE appears in display and the oven begins to preheat.

After cooking is complete, display flashes TIME COOK END and reminder beeps will sound.

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At the end of the programmed cooking time, the oven will automatically turn off. The display will show the mode and END.

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Delaying the Start of a Timed Mode

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1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above.

2. Turn knob until DELAYED BAKE appears in display.

3. Touch Time. SET BAKE TIME appears in the display and minutes flash. Set minutes. Touch TIME.

4. Hours Flash. Set hours. Touch TIME.

5. SET BAKE END appears in the display. Touch TIME.

6. Use knob to enter the time of day the oven will

stop cooking or turn off: Set hours. Touch TIME. Set minutes. Touch TIME.

The clock automatically calculates the time of day at which the cooking mode starts and stops. The displayed cooking time counts down by the minute.

7. At the end of the programmed cooking time, the oven will automatically turn off. Display will show

TIME COOK END and the oven will beep.

Note: Remove food from oven immediately after cycle

has finished to prevent overcooking. Food left in the oven will continue to cook even after the cycle is complete.

To check the cooking time and stop time after a delay has been set, touch TIME. Turn knob to BAKE END or BAKE TIME. Touch TIME.

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Using the Probe

About the Probe

• The probe can be used to determine the internal doneness or the “END” temperature of many foods, especially meats and poultry.

• The temperature range for the probe is 135°F to 200°F.

• Preheating the oven is not recommended when using the probe. A hot oven will impair your ability to easily connect the probe to the receptacle and to insert it into the meat.

• Oven temperature can be set for 100°F up to 450°F .

Inserting the Probe

Insert the probe tip into the food item.

• For meats, insert the probe tip into the thickest part and do not touch bone, fat, or gristle.

• For large poultry products and turkeys, insert the probe in the thickest part of the inner thigh.

• For other foods, such as a meatloaf, the probe tip should be located in the center of the thickest part of the food.

Using the Probe

1. Prepare meat and place in roasting pan (or on rack in roasting pan as recipe specifies). Insert the probe into the meat (See “Inserting the Probe”, above).

2. Make sure the probe is not touching gristle, fat, bone, the roasting rack or the pan.

3. Place roasting pan with meat in cold oven on recommended oven rack. Plug probe into the probe receptacle. The probe symbol will appear in display.

Note: The probe temperature can only be set when the probe is installed in the oven.

4. Touch COOKING MODE and select BAKE, CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTIONROAST.

5. Touch START. The default oven temperature will appear.

6. Turn knob to change oven temperature if necessary.

7. Touch START.

8. Turn knob to set the probe temperature (desired end temperature of the food).

9. Touch START.

• The chosen oven temperature is displayed in the

upper right hand corner of the display.

• The probe temperature is displayed in the center

to the left of the cooking mode. It starts at 80 degrees and increases in 5°F increments until the chosen probe temperature is reached.

• The oven is preheated when the beep signals

once.

• When the set probe temperature is reached,

END appears in display and oven turns off.

Probe Use Tips

• The oven is well insulated and the retained heat will continue to cook the meat after the oven has shut off. For this reason, remove the meat from the oven as soon as the control beeps.

• Since meat continues to cook after being removed from the oven, set the internal (probe) temperature 5 - 10 degrees below the desired final internal temperature (exception: poultry). Allow “standing time” (10 -20 minutes) before carving the meat.

• Always use the handle of the probe for inserting and removing. Use a potholder to remove since the probe becomes hot.

• Remove the probe from the oven when it is not being used.

• The probe cannot be used with frozen meats. For best results, completely thaw meats before using the probe.

Changing the Oven Temperature

1. Touch TEMPERATURE. OVEN TEMP will flash in the display.

2. Turn the knob to desired temperature and press

START twice.

Changing the Probe Temperature

1. Touch TEMPERATURE. The oven temperature will flash.

2. Press START and PROBE TEMP will appear. Temperature will flash.

3. Turn the knob to desired temperature and press START again.

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Note: Always remove probe from oven when cooking is complete. The probe symbol will remain in the display until the probe is removed. Do not leave probe attachment in oven during self-clean. Oven will not selfclean with the probe installed in the oven.

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The Warming Drawer

Parts Key:

1. Stainless Steel Drawer Interior

2. Handle (HG25 models only)

3. Gasket

4. Rail Lock

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About the Warming Drawer

The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature.

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Warming drawer settings are Low, Medium, and High. Refer to the Warming Drawer Chart (next page) for

recommended settings. To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature

to the food needing the highest setting. Place item needing the highest setting toward the side of

the drawer and item needing less heat on the rack or in the center of the drawer bottom.

Food should be at serving temperature (above 140° F) before being placed in the warming drawer. DO NOT use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal, or warming dishes or plates.

The warming drawer can be used with or without a rack. Preheat with rack in place if using this arrangement. It fits side to side.

Preheat empty serving dish while preheating drawer if desired.

Place cooked, hot food in warming drawer in its original cooking container or in a heat-safe serving dish.

Aluminum foil may be used to cover food; However DO NOT line the warming drawer with aluminum foil.

DO NOT use the warming drawer for storage. See next page for detailed instructions.

Warming Drawer Rack (HG25 models only)

Contact your dealer to order a warming drawer rack

Packaged Inside Drawer:

• Reversible Rack

Usable Space and Dish Sizes

Drawer Interior: 25"W x 17"D x5" H

Dish sizes:

• 2 - 9 x 13" Pyrex 3-quart dishes, side by side.

• 2 - 9 1/2 x 15" Pyrex 4-quart dishes, side by side.

• 4 - 10 1/2" plates, single or stacked

• 3 - 11" plates, single or stacked

The warming drawer has three settings: Low, Meduim and High. The icons below are seen in the display when the corresponding setting is selected:

Low

Medium

High

Using Your Warming Drawer

Warming Empty Serving Bowls and Plates

• Use only heat-safe dishes.

• May use reversible rack, in low position to raise utensil from direct contact with bottom of drawer.

• Warm on setting appropriate for utensil.

• Check dish temperature during warming period.

• Place empty plates or dishes in a cold warming drawer. Do not preheat drawer prior to placing dishes.

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• Place food in low sided dishes or pans.

• Preheat on Low.

• Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time as needed.

Preheating

For best results, always preheat warming drawer when warming food.

Preheat times Low: 10 minutes Medium: 15 mintues High: 20 minutes

Setting the Warming Drawer

When Only Using the Warming Drawer

1. Touch COOKING MODE.

2. Turn knob to select WARMING DRAWER.

3. Touch START.

4. Turn knob to select heat setting.

5. Touch START.

When Also Using The Oven

1. Touch COOKING MODE.

2. Touch START to select WARMING DRAWER

3. Turn knob to select heat setting.

4. Touch START.

Turning Off the Warming Drawer

When Only Using the Warming Drawer

1. Touch OFF.

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When Using the Warming Drawer and the Oven

1. Touch OFF.

2. Turn knob to select CANCEL DRWR, CANCEL OVEN, or CANCEL BOTH.

3. Touch OFF.

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CAUTION:

Plastic containers or plastic wrap can melt if in direct contact with the drawer or a hot utensil. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be removable.

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Daily Cleaning Techniques

The entire range can be safely cleaned by wiping with a soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying.

Note: The cleaners recommended in this manual indicate cleaner types and do not constitute an endorsement of a particular brand. Use all products according to package directions.

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Cleaning the Cooktop

CAUTION:

• Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool.

• Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.

• Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.

• Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any selfcleaning oven.

• After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions before using cooktop.

Cooktop Care Chart

Cooktop Part / Material

Burner Base/ Aluminum

Burner Cap and exterior finish Porcelain Enamel

Control Knobs and Bezels / Plastic

Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel

Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders

• Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.

• Abrasive cleansers: Brillo® or S.O.S. pads. Rinse and dry.

• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Nonabrasive cleansers: Fantastic®, Formula 409

• Mild abrasive cleansers: Bon Ami Ajax

, Comet®.

• Liquid cleaners:

Soft Scrub®.

• Reassemble. Make sure that the cap is seated on the base.

• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry immediately.

• To remove knobs, place in off position and pull straight out.

• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and detergent, Fantastic

®,

Formula 409®.

Rinse and dry immediately.

• Cleaner polish: Stainless Steel Magic to protect the finish from staining and pitting; enhances appearance.

• Hard water spots: Household white vinegar.

• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King stainless steel liquid cleaner, Cameo aluminum & stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami

• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend

• Clean ports with a stiff nylon bristle

toothbrush to clean port openings.

• Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.

• Do not use a toothpick; it may break off.

• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the porcelain enamel. Remove soil immediately.

• Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot

porcelain.

• Do not soak burner caps.

• Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive cleaners.

• Never use oven cleaners, caustic cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning agents on exterior of range.

• Do not soak knobs.

• Do not force knobs onto valve shaft.

• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers, such as BonAmi

Comet

. They may permanently damage

the finish.

• Stainless steel resists most food stains and pit marks providing the surface is kept

clean and protected.

• Never allow food stains or salt to remain on stainless steel for any length of time.

• Rub lightly in the direction of polish lines.

• Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some

cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel. Check ingredients on label before using.

, Ajax®, or

Grates / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron

Igniters / Ceramic

• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and detergent, Fantastic, Formula 409. Rinse and dry immediately.

• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami® and Soft Scrub

• Carefully wipe with a cotton swab dampened with water, ammonia or Formula 409®.

• Gently scrape soil off with a toothpick.

• The grates are heavy; use care when lifting. Place on a protected surface.

• Blisters / crazing / chips are common due to the extreme temperatures on grate fingers and rapid temperature changes.

• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the enamel. Remove soil immediately.

• Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or too often, can eventually mar the enamel.

• Avoid excess water on the igniter. A damp igniter will prevent burner from lighting.

• Remove any lint that may remain after cleaning.

Care and Cleaning - Oven

Getting Started

Self Cleaning the Oven

Siemens ovens feature a self-cleaning function that eliminates the manual labor involved with cleaning your oven. During self-cleaning, the oven uses a very high temperature to burn away food soil and grease.

• It is common to see smoke and/or an occasional flame-up during the Self-Clean cycle, depending on the content and amount of soil remaining in the oven. If a flame persists, turn off the oven and allow it to cool before opening the door to wipe up the excessive food soil.

• In a normal Self-Clean mode, the door does not lock at the beginning of the cycle; However, it does lock prior to reaching the high self clean temperatures. The door lock symbol will appear in the display at this point. The door will not lock at

the start of the cycle.

• The oven light does not operate during this mode.

• During Self-Clean, the kitchen should be well ventilated to help eliminate odors associated with Self-Clean. Odors will lessen with use.

• The preset length of cleaning time is 4 hours. The range can also be set to clean for 3 or 5 hours.

• The mode automatically stops at the end of the clean hours.

• When the oven heat returns to a safe temperature after cleaning, the automatic door lock will release and the door can be opened.

Preparing the Oven for Self Clean

1. Remove all utensils and bakeware.

2. Remove oven racks. If oven racks are left in the oven during the self-clean cycle, they will permanently lose the shiny finish and change to a dull dark finish. They will also not glide smoothly. See Oven C leaning Chart for proper care.

3. Wipe up any soft soil spills and grease with paper towels. Excess grease will cause flames and smoke inside the oven during self-cleaning.

4. Review illustration below. Some areas of the oven must be cleaned by hand before the cycle begins. Use a soapy sponge or plastic scrubber or a detergent-filled S.O.S. door edge, oven front frame and up to 1-1/2 inches inside the frame with detergent and hot water. Do not clean or rub the gasket on the oven. Rinse all areas thoroughly then dry.

5. Be sure oven light is turned off and the light bulbs and lens covers are in place. Do not operate oven without lightbulb and cover in place.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the self-clean oven or any part; they will damage the finish or part.

pad. Hand clean the oven

WARNING

To avoid a burn hazard, keep the oven gasket flexible, not hard. Do not remove oven bottom.

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Care and Cleaning

DO hand clean frame area outside gasket

DO NOT

hand clean gasket

DO hand clean door area outside gasket

DO hand clean 1-1/2" from rack guides to front of oven cavity.

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Care and Cleaning - Oven

Setting the Self-Clean Mode

1. Touch COOKING MODE.

2. Turn knob until SELF CLEAN mode appears. Press

START.

3. The default cleaning time is 4 hours. To change cleaning time, turn knob to change number of hours. Otherwise, continue to step 4 (See Figure 1).

4. Touch START. SELF CLEAN flashes. Press START.

5. REMOVE RACKS appears in the display as a

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reminder to remove oven racks (See Figure 2).

6. Touch START again to begin the self clean.

Note: In a normal Self-Clean mode, the door does not lock at the beginning of the cycle; however, it does lock prior to reaching the high self clean temperatures. The door lock symbol will appear in the display at this point.

WARNING

If door does not lock, press Cancel and do not selfclean; phone 86644SIEMENS (447-4363) for service.

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Delaying the Start of the Self-Clean

Note: The time of day must be correctly set for this option to work properly. See section “Setting the

Clock” in “Setting Up Your Range”, Page 5.

1. Touch COOKING MODE.

2. Turn knob until SELF CLEAN mode appears. Press

START.

3. The default cleaning time is 4 hours. To change cleaning time, turn knob to change number of hours. Otherwise, continue to step 4 (See Figure 1).

4. Touch START.

5. Turn knob until DELAYED CLEAN mode appears. Press START (See Figure 3).

6. SELF CLEAN END appears in the display (See Figure 4).

7. Turn knob to enter the time of day you want the self- clean to end: Set hours, touch time, set minutes.

8. Touch START. REMOVE RACKS appears in the display as a reminder to remove oven racks (See Figure 2).

9. Touch START. The display shows DELAYED CLEAN. The self-clean will automatically start at the appropriate time.

Note: In the Delayed Self Clean mode, the door latch is automatically activated at the beginning of the cycle. The door lock symbol will appear in the display at this point.

NOTE

The oven lights do not operate in the Self Clean mode.

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After Self-Cleaning:

1. At the end of the programmed cleaning time, the oven will automatically turn off. SELF CLEAN END appears in the display. Press OFF to clear.

Note: To cancel or stop while the mode is operating, touch OFF. The door will not unlock until the oven

reaches a safe temperature.

2. The self-clean mode may produce ash which will settle in the oven. If this happens, remove ash with a damp cloth before using the oven.

3. Wipe rack edges with cooking oil to allow for proper glide. Wipe off excess.

Care and Cleaning - Oven

After self-cleaning, the entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.

• Always use the mildest cleaner that will remove the soil.

• Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.

• Use

• Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.

• Dry to avoid water marks.

The cleaners listed in this manual indicate types of products to use and are not being endorsed. Use all products according to package directions.

clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.

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PART

Racks Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with cleansing powder or soap (Oven, filled pads as directed. If oven racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they will lose Warming their shiny finish and may not glide smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with a small amount Drawer) of vegetable oil, then wipe off excess.

Fiberglass DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET. Gasket

Glass Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Use Fantastik

Painted Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik® or Formula 409® to a clean sponge or paper towel Surfaces and wipe clean.

Porcelain Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a Surfaces moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-Ami

Stainless Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge then rinse and dry. Steel Or, wipe with Fantastik

CLEANING METHOD

or Formula 409® to remove grease

spatters and stubborn stains.

Avoid using powdered cleansers, steel wool pads and oven cleaners.

dry towel. Do not use a

Soft Scrub normal for porcelain to craze (fine lines) with age due to exposure from heat and food soil.

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to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, gently use soap filled pads. It is

and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar. Use Bar

to remove heat discoloration.

or Formula 409® sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless

Care and Cleaning

Probe Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Then rinse and dry. Do not soak or clean in

dishwasher.

Plastic & When cool, clean with soapy water, rinse and dry. Controls

Drawers When cool, wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry. (Warming & Storage)

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Self Help

Cookware Selection Guide

For best results, choose cookware with the following characteristics:

• Aluminum or copper bottomed pans conduct heat evenly.

• Steel pans, if not combined with other metals, may cook unevenly.

• Cast-iron cookware absorbs heat slowly and cooks more evenly at low-to-medium settings.

• Flat, heavy bottom pans provide even heat and stability. DO NOT USE pans that are thin, warped, dented or ridged as they heat unevenly.

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Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size

– The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or

smaller. Do not use small pans with high flame settings as the flames can lick up the sides of the pan.

– Oversize pans that span two burners are placed on the left side,

front to rear (not side to side).

Use Balanced Pans

– Pans must sit level on the cooktop grate without rocking. – Center pan over burner.

Use a Lid That Fits Properly

– A well-fitting lid helps shorten the cooking time.

• Use a wok with a flat bottom.

• For simmering stews and soups, use right front burner. For melting chocolate, use the burner in the right rear position.

• Canners and pressure cookers must meet the same requirements as described above. After bringing contents to a boil, use lowest heat setting possible to maintain a boil or pressure (for pressure canners/cookers).

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