GASRANGE
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Table of Contents ................................................. 2
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Tothe installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the unit.
Tothe consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.
TABLEOFCONTENTS
RANG E SAFETY ............................................................................ 3
The Anti-Tip Bracket .................................................................... 4
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5
COOKTOP USE .............................................................................. 6
Cooktop Controls ......................................................................... 6
Cooktop Lockout ......................................................................... 6
Sealed Surface Burners ............................................................... 6
Home Canning ............................................................................. 7
Cookware ..................................................................................... 7
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS ................................................. 8
Display .......................................................................................... 8
Start .............................................................................................. 8
Off/Cancel .................................................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................................................ 8
Tones ............................................................................................ 9
Fahrenheit and Celsius ................................................................. 9
Timer ............................................................................................. 9
Control Lockout ............................................................................ 9
Add 1 Minute ................................................................................ 9
Oven Temperature Control .......................................................... 9
OVEN USE ..................................................................................... 10
Aluminum Foil............................................................................. tO
Positioning Racks and Bakeware .............................................. 10
Split Oven Rack .......................................................................... 10
Bakeware .................................................................................... 11
Meat Thermometer ..................................................................... 11
Oven Vent ................................................................................... 11
Baking and Roasting .................................................................. 12
Broiling ........................................................................................ 12
Hold Warm Feature .................................................................... 13
Timed Cooking (on some models) ............................................. 14
Sequence Programming (on some models) .............................. 15
Warming Drawer (on some models) .......................................... 16
RANGE CARE ............................................................................... 17
Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) ...................................... 17
General Cleaning ........................................................................ 18
Oven Light .................................................................................. 19
Oven Door .................................................................................. 19
Storage Drawer .......................................................................... 20
Warming Drawer (on some models) .......................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 21
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 22
WARRANTY .................................................................................. 23
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.
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
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- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a Iist of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of
potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon
monoxide, toluene, and soot.
Therangewillnottipduringnormaluse.However,therangecantipifyouapplytoomuchforceorweighttotheopendoorwithout
havingtheanti-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.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, • This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
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.
• 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/NFPA70. 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.
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 the electrical supply before servicing the
appliance.
• Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.
• 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
PARTSANDFEATURES
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The
locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
Control Panel
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A.Left rear burner control
B.Left front burnercontrol
(power burner on some models)
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C. Right front burner control
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D. Right rear burner control
(ACCUSIMMER '_burner on some models)
E. Surface burner Iocator
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A. Oven vent
B. Surface cooking area
C. Anti-tip bracket
D. Oven door hinge
E. Model and serial number
plate (behind left side of
storage drawer)
F, Storage drawer
(warming drawer on some
models)
G. Electronic oven control
H. Center grate (on some models)
I. Surface burner control
J. Automatic oven light switch
K. Oven rack
L. Gasket
M. Oven door window
N. Self-clean latch
O. Gas regulator
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Parts and Features not shown
Oven light
Broiler pan and grid
Roasting rack
Storage drawer liner
(on some models)
COOKTOPUSE
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.
Power TM Burner (on some models)
The left front burner is designed to give ultra-high power when it
is fully on. It can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to
cook large quantities of food.
ACCUSIMMER _ Burner (on some models)
The right rear burner has an adjustable heat setting for more
precise simmering and low temperature cooking.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to IGNITE. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to IGNITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or while the grate
is unoccupied.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE.
All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner with the
control knob turned to IGNITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels, sound, and "Loc On" and a cooktop icon will appear on the
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE display. After 3 seconds the clock display will reappear.
IGNITE • Light the burner, for 3 seconds, and the cooktop icon will disappear from the
HIGH
Between
HIGH and LOW
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Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
Fry or saute foods.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Stew or steam foods.
Keep food warm.
Simmer.
The Cooktop Lockout prevents unintended use of the surface
burners. When the cooktop is locked out, the surface burners
cannot be turned on by the control knobs.
When power is first supplied to the range, or if the range loses
power, the surface burners will be in the Cooktop Lockout
position. The surface burners cannot be activated until power is
restored to the range and (or) the Cooktop Lockout is
disengaged. Also, cooktop burners will be in the Cooktop
Lockout position during the self-clean cycle.
To Lock/Unlock Cooktop:
Before using, turn all control knobs to OFF. Press and hold the
Cooktop Lockout icon keypad for 3 seconds. A single tone will
Repeat to unlock cooktop. "Loc OFF" will appear on the display
display.
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
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REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
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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.
A. Burner cap
B. Burner base
C. Alignment pins
D. Igniter
E.Gas tube opening
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
"General Cleaning" section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers
by always using a burner cap.
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A. 1-1V2" (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 a factor 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.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.
A. Incorrect
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 a trained 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.
ELEC ONIC OVENCONTROLS
Style 1 - Electronic Oven Controls (on some models) Style 3 - Electronic Oven Controls (on some models)
A B C D E F G
O N M L K J / H
A. PREClSECLEAN TM H. Off/Cancel
B. Start time I. Hour/minute
C. Oven display J. Temperature
D. Clock K. Cooking functions
E.Timer set/off L. Cook time
F. Add a minute M. Control lockout
G. Start iV. Night light/Cooktop lockout
O. Oven light
Style 2 - Electronic Oven Controls (on some models)
A B C D E
A B C D E
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AUTO TIMER
CLEAN
TEMP/HOUR
H G F
A. Oven light F. Temp/hour
B. Clock G. Broil
C. Display H. Bake
D. Start L Timer
E. Cancel/Off J. Auto clean
When power is first supplied to the appliance, a flashing time will
appear on the display. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear flashing time
from the display.
If flashing time appears, a power failure has occurred. Press
OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if needed.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When performing a timed cook function, the display will show
either hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.
A. Oven light F Temp/hour
B. Clock G. Cooking functions
C. Display H. Control lockout
D. Start LAuto Clean
E. Cancel/Off J. Timer
The Start pad begins any oven function. If the Start pad is not
pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad, the
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"START?" indicator light will flash as a reminder. On some
models, "START?" will appear on the display.
If the Start pad is not pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a
function pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode
and the programmed function will be canceled.
The Off/Cancel pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer
and Control Lock.
On some models, this is a 12-hour clock that shows a.m. and
p.m.
To Set:
Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off.
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Depending on your model, press the HR or MIN or
TEMP/HOUR "up" or "down" arrow pads to set the time of
day, including a.m. or p.m.
3. Press CLOCK or START.