Whirlpool GW397LXUB0, GW397LXUB05, GW397LXUB06, GW397LXUB1, GW397LXUB5 Owner’s Manual

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

TABLEDESMATIERES

RANGE SAFETY ............................................................................. 3

The Anti-Tip Bracket .................................................................... 4

COOKTOP USE .............................................................................. 5

Cooktop Controls ......................................................................... 6

Sealed Surface Burners ............................................................... 6

Home Canning ............................................................................. 7

Cookware ..................................................................................... 7

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ................................................... 8

Display .......................................................................................... 8

Cancel .......................................................................................... 8

Clock ............................................................................................ 8

Timer ............................................................................................. 9

Control Panel and Oven Door Lock ............................................. 9

Oven Temperature Control .......................................................... 9

OVEN USE ..................................................................................... 10

Aluminum Foil............................................................................. 10

Positioning Racks and Bakeware .............................................. 10

Bakeware .................................................................................... 10

Meat Thermometer ..................................................................... 11

Oven Vent ................................................................................... 11

Baking ......................................................................................... 11

Broiling ........................................................................................ 11

Convection Cooking ................................................................... 12

Convect Bake ............................................................................. 12

Convect Roast ............................................................................ 13

Cook & Hold ............................................................................... 13

Favorite ....................................................................................... 14

Warm .......................................................................................... 14

Automatic Shut-Off/Sabbath Mode ........................................... 14

RANGE CARE ............................................................................... 15

Self-Cleaning Cycle .................................................................... 15

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 16

Oven Light .................................................................................. 17

Storage Drawer .......................................................................... 18

Oven Door .................................................................................. 18

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 18

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 20

In the U.S.A ................................................................................ 20

In Canada ................................................................................... 20

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 21

SECURITI!: DE LA CUlSINIERE ................................................... 22

La bride antibasculement ........................................................... 23

UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUlSSON ................................ 24

Commandes de la table de cuisson .......................................... 24

BrOleurs de surface scelles ........................................................ 25

Preparation de conserves h la maison ....................................... 26

Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ 26

COMMANDE I:!:LECTRONIQUE DU FOUR ................................. 26

Afficheur ..................................................................................... 27

Cancel (annulation) ..................................................................... 27

Horloge ....................................................................................... 27

Minuterie ..................................................................................... 27

Verrouillage du tableau de commande et

de la porte du four ...................................................................... 28

Commande de la temperature du four ...................................... 28

UTILISATION DU FOUR ............................................................... 28

Papier d'aluminium ..................................................................... 28

Positionnement des grilles et des ustensiles de cuisson ..........28

Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ 29

Thermometre h viande ............................................................... 29

Event du four .............................................................................. 29

Cuisson au four .......................................................................... 30

Cuisson au gril ............................................................................ 30

Cuisson par convection ............................................................. 31

Cuisson par convection ............................................................. 31

R6tissage par convection .......................................................... 31

Cuisson et maintien au chaud .................................................... 32

Programme prefer6 .................................................................... 33

Maintien au chaud ...................................................................... 33

Arr_t automatique/Mode Sabbat ............................................... 33

ENTRETIEN DE LA CUlSINIERE ................................................. 34

Programme d'autonettoyage ..................................................... 34

Nettoyage gen6ral ...................................................................... 35

Lampe du four ............................................................................ 37

Tiroir de remisage ....................................................................... 37

Porte du four ............................................................................... 37

DI_PANNAGE ................................................................................. 37

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 39

GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 39

RANGESAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

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may result causing property damage, personal injury or death,

I WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion I

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

m WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.

For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.

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TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcementActrequirestheGovernorofCaliforniatopublishalistofsubstances
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm,andrequiresbusinessestowarnof

potentialexposuretosuchsubstances.
WARNING:ThisproductcontainsachemicalknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,birthdefects,orother

reproductiveharm.
ThisappliancecancauseIowqevelexposuretosomeofthesubstanceslisted,includingbenzene,formaldehyde,carbon

monoxide,toluene,andsoot.

Therangewillnottipduringnormaluse.However,therangecantipifyouapplytoomuchforceorweighttotheopendoorwithoutthe
anti-tipbracketfasteneddownproperly.

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Range Foot

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""" Bracket

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

• WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE

RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY
INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES

ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK

FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR,

AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER
ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

• WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to

heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the oven.

• 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.

• CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets

above a range or on the backguard of a range - children climbing
on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Proper Installation - The range, when installed, must be electrically

grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. In
Canada, the range must be electrically grounded in accordance
with Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

• This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding
plug for your protection against shock hazard and

should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding
prong from this plug.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance
doors or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or
sitting on the doors or drawers.

• Maintenance - Keep range area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other

flammable vapors and liquids.

• Storage in or on the Range - Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface

units.

• Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

For self-cleaning ranges -

• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove broiler pan
and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage
before initiating the cleaning cycle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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B. Left front control knob

C. Left rear control knob

D. Electronic oven control

E.Right rear control knob

F Right front control knob

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of

the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

IMPORTANT: Your range is factory-set for use with Natural gas.

you wish to use LP gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is included
with your new range. See the "Gas Conversions" section of the

Installation Instructions for details on making this conversion.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when

control knobs are turned to LITE.
The large burners (16,000, 14,000 and 12,500 Btu/h (British

Thermal Units]) provide the highest heat setting, and are ideal for
cooking large quantities of food or liquid, using large pots and

pans. The small burners (9,200 and 5,000 Btu/h) allow more
accurate simmer control at the lowest setting, and are ideal for

cooking smaller quantities of food, using smaller pots and pans.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.

Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.

NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does
not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter

click, turn the burner off. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or
blown household fuse.

Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call atrained

repair specialist.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

LO • Keep food warm.

• Simmer.

ACCUSIMMER ® • Precise simmer control
setting (on some

models)

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)

during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may

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ACCUSIMMER _ Setting

This burner produces a gradual, gentle heat that is perfect for
melting and simmering delicate foods such as chocolate or

sauces.

Surface Burners
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit

manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to ignite. After burner lights, turn knob to

desired setting.

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To Set:

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the

control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.

2. Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

MTE • Light the burner.
HI • Start food cooking.

• Bring liquid to a boil.

MED (Medium) • Hold a rapid boil.

• Quickly brown or sear food.

• Fry or saute foods.

• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

• Stew or steam foods.

A. Burner cap
B. Burner base

C. Alignment pins
D. Igniter

E.Gas tube opening

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burnercap:Alwayskeeptheburnercapinplacewhenusinga
surfaceburner.Acleanburnercapwillhelpavoidpoorignition
andunevenflames.Alwayscleantheburnercapafteraspillover
androutinelyremoveandcleanthecapsaccordingtothe
"GeneralCleaning"section.

Gastubeopening:Gasmustflowfreelythroughoutthegastube
openingfortheburnertolightproperly.Keepthisareafreeofsoil
anddonotallowspills,food,cleaningagentsoranyother
materialtoenterthegastubeopening.Keepspilloversoutofthe
gastubebyalwaysusingaburnercap.

A. 1- 1V," (25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports

Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To Clean:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and

the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.

1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to "General Cleaning" section.

2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently

used areas to cool.

• Center the canner on the grate.

• Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

• For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy

thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and

copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,
when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the
cooktop or grates.

Cookware material is afactor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,

aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.

COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.

• Suitable for all types of cooking.

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.

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4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.

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B. Correct

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Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. Ifthe burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact atrained repair specialist.

Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.

• Good for browning and frying.

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Ceramic or • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass • Heats slowly, but unevenly.

• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.

Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.

• Use on low heat settings.

Porcelain • See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-

steel or cast
iron

Stainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.

• A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even

heating.

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When power is supplied to the range or after a power
interruption, the last clock time before power was interrupted will

flash.
Bake or Lock may flash rapidly in the display to alert you if there

is an error or problem. Press CANCEL and reset clock if needed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows the temperature and

oven setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using the TIMER, for settings of 1 to 59 minutes, the

display will count down in minutes. For settings of 1 hour or
more, the display will count down hours and minutes.

The CANCEL button stops any function except the Clock, Timer
and Control Lock. When you press the CANCEL button, the
display will show the time of day, or the time remaining if the
TIMER is being used.

The clock can be set to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour
format. The clock is set at the factory for the 12-hour format.

To recall the time of day when another time function is showing,
press the Clock pad.

Clock time cannot be changed when the oven has been
programmed for Delay Cook, Clean, or Cook & Hold.

ToChangethe Clock to 24-hour Format:

1. Press and hold CANCEL and FAVORITE for 3 seconds.

2. Press PRESETS 0 on the number pad to select 24 hour. Press
again to select 12 hour.

To Set:

1. Press CLOCK, The time of day will flash in the display.

2. Press the appropriate number pads to set the time of day.
The colon flashes.

3. Press CLOCK or wait 4 seconds. The colon stops flashing.

To Cancel the Clock Display:
If you do not want the time of day to display:

Press and hold CANCEL and CLOCK for 3 seconds. The time of
day will disappear from the display,

When the clock display is canceled, press CLOCK to briefly
display the time of day.

To Restore the Clock Display:
Press and hold CANCEL and CLOCK for 3 seconds. The time of

day will reappear in the display.

The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 99 hours and
59 minutes, and counts down the set time.

The Timer can be used independently of any other oven function.
It can also be set while another oven function is operating.

NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the oven.
To Set:

1. Press TIMER.
"0:00" and "TIMER" will flash in the display,

2. Press the appropriate number pads to set the length of time.
The selected time appears in the display and "TIMER"

continues to flash,

3. Press TIMER again or wait 4 seconds. Time will begin
counting down and "TIMER" is displayed,

When the set time ends, 1 long beep will sound and "TIMER"
and "End" will be displayed.

4. Press TIMER to clear the display,

To Cancel:

1. Press TIMERand settime to "0:00".

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The lock feature shuts down the control panel pads (buttons) and
locks the oven door to prevent unintended use of the oven(s).

The lock feature is preset unlocked, but can be locked,
If the oven is currently in use, the controls cannot be locked,

To Lock Control Panel and Oven Door:
Press and hold CANCEL and COOK & HOLD for 3 seconds

(Press the CANCEL pad first.) "OFF" appears in the display and
"LOCK" flashes while the door is locking. Once the oven door is
locked "LOCK" is displayed.

To Unlock Control Panel and Oven Door:
Press and hold CANCEL and COOK & HOLD for 3 seconds
(Press the CANCEL pad first.) "OFF" disappears in the display

and "LOCK" flashes while the door is unlocking. Once the oven
door is unlocked "LOCK" disappears from the display.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door and element or

burner cycling may give incorrect readings,
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook

faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature
calibration can be adjusted, It can be changed in Fahrenheit or

Celsius,
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed

amount. The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be
warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a
guide.

ADJUSTMENT °F COOKS FOOD
(ADJUSTMENT °C)

5° to 10°F (3° to 6°C) .,.a little more

15°to 20°F (9°to 12°C) ...moderately more

25 ° to 35°F (15° to 21°C) ...much more

-5 ° to -10°F (-3° to -6°C) ...a little less

-15 ° to -20°F (-9°to -12°C) ...moderately less

-25 ° to -35°F (-15°C to -21 °C) ...much less

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:

1. Press BAKE,

2. Enter 550 ° by pressing the appropriate number pads,

3. Immediately press and hold BAKE pad for several seconds or
until "0°'' appears in the display,

If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the change
will be displayed. For example, ifthe oven temperature was
reduced by 15 degrees the display will show "-15°,"

4. Press the PRESETS 0 number pad to adjust the temperature.
Each time PRESET 0 is pressed, the temperature changes by
5 degrees, rising from "0°" to "35 °'' and then continuing from
"-35 °'' to "0°''. If in Celcuis mode, the temperature changes
by 3 degrees, rising from "0°" to "21 o, and then continuing

from "-21 o,,to "0°."

5. The time of day will automatically reappear in the display.

You do not need to readjust the oven temperature if there is a
power failure or interruption. Temperature adjustments can be
made to Bake, Convect Bake (on some models) and Convect
Roast (on some models) only. Broil, Warm and Self Clean
temperatures cannot be adjusted.

To Display Temperatures in °C instead of °F:

1. Press and hold the CANCEL and BAKE buttons for
3 seconds. A single beep will sound and the current setting

will be displayed.
If no change is made, the range will return to the existing

setting after 30 seconds.

2. Press the PRESETS 0 number pad to change the setting.
Wait 5 seconds and the setting will be complete.

OVENUSE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled,

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off, Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-

ventilated room.

Oven Burners

Your range is equipped with pilotless ignition. With this type of
ignition system, the gas automatically shuts off and the oven will
not operate during a power failure.

A lighted match will not light the oven bake or broil burner. No
attempt should be made to operate the oven during a power

failure.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom
finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or

cookware.

• On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover
the oven bottom vents.

• For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil
because air must be able to move freely.

• To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least W' (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned

up at the edges.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain
finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or

bottom,

RACKS

• Position racks before turning on the oven,

• Do not move racks with bakeware on them.

• Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a
guide.

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FOOD RACK POSITION(S)

Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, 1 or 2
bundt cakes, quick breads, pies

Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and 2
poultry

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3

BAKEWARE

Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so
allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use
the following chart as a guide,

NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK
PAN(S)

1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.

3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure

that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size

recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS

Light colored • Use temperature and time

aluminum recommended in recipe.

• Light golden crusts

• Even browning

Dark aluminum and •

other bakeware with
dark, dull and/or

nonstick finish •

• Brown, crisp •
crusts

Insulated cookie • Place in the bottom third of oven.

sheets or baking • May need to increase baking time.
pans

• Little or no bottom

browning

Stainless steel • May need to increase baking time.

• Light, golden
crusts

• Uneven browning

Stoneware/Baking • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
stone

• Crisp crusts

Ovenproof • May need to reduce baking
glassware, ceramic temperatures slightly.
glass or ceramic

• Brown, crisp
crusts

May need to reduce baking

temperatures slightly.

Use suggested baking time.
For pies, breads and casseroles,

use temperature recommended in
recipe.

• Place rack in center of oven.

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On models without a temperature probe, use a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish.
The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to
determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with
this appliance.

• Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.

• After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
1/2"(1.3 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops,
cook the meat or poultry longer.

• Check all meat, poultry and fish in 2 or 3 different places.

The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows
the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking or

covering oven vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting
cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other

items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

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A. Oven vent

The oven automatically regulates the heat levels and both the top
and bottom burners cycle on and off accordingly during preheat
and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal
cooking results.

To Bake or Roast:

Before baking, position the racks according to the "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware" section.

1. Press BAKE. "BAKE" and "000" will flash in the display.

2. Press PRESETS 0 on the number pad.
"350 °'' ("175 °'' Celsuis) will appear when PRESETS 0 is first

pressed. Each additional press of PRESETS 0 will increase
the temperature in 25° increments, rising to 550°F (275°C)
and then continuing from 175°F (75°C) upward.

Press the appropriate number pads to select the bake
temperature. The Bake temperature can be set from
170°F (75°0) to 550°F (290°0).

3.

Press BAKE again or wait 4 seconds. Bake will stop flashing
and light in the display.

"100 °'' or the actual temperature will display. The temperature
will rise in 5° increments until the preset temperature is

reached.

4.

For best results, allow oven to fully preheat.
When the set oven temperature is reached, 1 long beep will

sound.
To recall the set temperature during preheat, press the BAKE

pad.
To change the oven temperature during preheat, press BAKE

twice, then PRESETS 0 or the appropriate number pads until
the desired temperature is displayed.

Tochange the oven temperature during cooking, press BAKE,
then PRESETS 0 or the appropriate number pads until the
desired temperature is displayed.

5. When cooking is finished, press CANCEL.

Preheating

Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as
room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for
the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven
temperature to differ.

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the
temperature when broiling allows more precise control when
cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and
poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.

• For best results, use a broiler pan and grid (provided on some
models). They are designed to drain juices and help avoid
spatter and smoke.

If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be
ordered. See "Assistance or Service" section to order. Ask for

Part Number 12500100.

• For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier
cleaning.

• Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to avoid curling.

• Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.

• After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.

Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart.
Preheat broil about 4 minutes. Position food on grid in the broiler
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door.

To Broil:

1. Press BROIL. "BROIL" and "SEt" will flash in the display until
the door is closed.

2. Press the PRESETS 0 number pad once to set HI Broil or
twice to set LO Broil. "HI" or "LO" will be displayed.

Select HI Broil (550°F/288°C) for normal broiling or LO Broil
(450°F/232°C) for low-temperature broiling.

After 4 seconds, the oven will start. "BROIL" and "HI" or "LO"
will remain lit.

3. Press CANCEL when finished broiling.

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BROILING CHART •
For best results, place food 3" (7.0 cm) or more from the broil

element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted •
for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered

from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the
"Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.

FOOD RACK APPROXIMATE

POSITION TIME (minutes)

Steak

1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium 4 15-20

well-done 4 18-24

Ground meat patties*

3/4"(2 cm) thick
well-done 4 15-18

Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick

well-done 4 22-26

Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the
minimum cooking time with a method such as a toothpick.

Use a meat thermometer to determine the doneness of meats
and poultry. Check the temperature of pork and poultry in 2 or

3 different places.
Before convection cooking, position the rack(s) according to

the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
When using more than one rack, position bakeware/

cookware on the racks to allow movement of the fan
circulated air around the food. See the "Positioning Racks

and Bakeware" section.
If the oven is full, extra cooking time may be needed.

For optimal cooking results, do not cover food with aluminum
foil.

When roasting poultry and meat, use a broiler pan and grid. It
is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat, unless
recommended in the recipe.

Ham slice, precooked
1/2"(1.25 cm) thick

warm 4 8-12

Bacon

well-done 4 6-10

Chicken
bone-in pieces LO Broil

well-done 3 or 4 30-45

Fish Fillets

flaky 4 8-12

Fish Steaks
1" (2.5 cm) thick

flaky 4 10-15

*Place up to 9 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.

During convection cooking, the fan provides increased hot air
circulation continuously and more consistently throughout the 2.
oven. The movement of heated air around the food helps to
speed up cooking by penetrating the cooler outer surfaces. Food
cooks more evenly, browning and crisping outer surfaces while
sealing moisture inside.

During the Convect function, the ring element operates, along
with the fan, to provide an indirect source of heat in the oven
cavity. The convection fan will start after the oven has been on for 3.
approximately 5 minutes.

If the oven door is opened during convection cooking or
preheating, the element(s) and fan will turn off immediately. Once
the door is closed, they will come back on.

• It is important not to cover foods so that surface areas remain
exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping.

• Keep heat loss to a minimum by only opening the oven door
when necessary.

• Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with
lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food.

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A. Broiler grid
B. Broiler pan

Use Convect for single or multiple rack baking. When convection
baking, enter your normal baking temperature. The control will
automatically reduce the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C)
(even though normal baking temperature is displayed).

To Set Convect Bake:

1. Press CONVECT BAKE,
"BAKE," and the Fan icon will flash. "000" will flash in the

display.
Select the oven temperature.

Press AUTOSET 0 for 350°F (175°C) or the appropriate
number pads. Each additional press of the Autoset pad will
increase the temperature by 25°F (15°C).

The oven temperature can be set between 170°F and 550°F
(75°C and 288°C).

Press CONVECT BAKE again or wait 4 seconds.
"BAKE" will stop flashing. "100 °" (35°C) or the actual oven

temperature if over 100°F (35°C) will display. The temperature
will rise in 5° increments until the preset temperature is

reached.
The Fan icon will start to rotate.

Allow the oven to preheat for 8 to 15 minutes.
When the set oven temperature is reached, one long beep will

sound. The set temperature will display.
To recall the set temperature during preheat, press CONVECT

BAKE.

4. Place food in the oven.

5. Press CANCEL when finished.

6. Remove food from the oven.

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