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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WARNING All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attachit to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip devicesupplied.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:Use this appliance only for its intendedpurpose as described in this Owner's Manual.Be sure your appliance is pro perly installedand grounded by a qualified technician inaccordance with the provided installationinstructions.Do not attempt to repair or r ep1ace anypart o f your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All otherservicing should be referred to a qua lifiedtechnician.Do not leave children alone-children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. Theyshould never be allowed to sit or stand onany part of the appli ance.Do not allow anyone to climb, standor hang on the door, storage drawer, orcooktop. They could damage the rangeand even tip it over, causing severe perso nalinjury.Do not store flammable materials in an ovenor near the cooktop.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TOCHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETSABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF ARANGE-CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TOREACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range doesnot fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tipdevice WB2X7909To check if the device is installed and engagedproperly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
Please refer to the Anti -Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precauti on could result in tipping of the range and injury.
If you pull the range out fr om the wall for any reason, make sure the dev ice is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible ri sk of the range tipping over and cau sing injury if you ora child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE, DISCONNECTTHE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLDDISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE ORSWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
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Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-- meat to at Ieast an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least anINTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY. . .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garmentswhile using the appliance. Be careful whenreaching for items stored over the range.Flammable material could be ignited ifbrought in contact with hot surface unitsor heating elements and may cause severe burns.Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burnsfrom steam. Do not let pot holders touch hotsurface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Do not let cooking grease or other flammablematerials accumulate in or near the range. Do not use water on grease fires. Never pickup a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit bycovering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use amulti-purpose dry chemical or foam-typefire extinguisher.Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or,if available, by using a multi-purpose drychemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.Flame in the oven can be smotheredcompletely by closing the door and turningthe oven off or by using a multi-purpose drychemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven.These surfaces may be hot enough to burneven though they are dark in color. Duringand after use, do not touch, or let clothingor other flammable materials contact, thesurface units, areas nearby the surface unitsor any interior area of the oven; allowsufficient time for cooling first.Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,surfaces near the opening, crevices aroundthe oven door and metal trim parts abovethe door.REMEMBER: The inside surface of the ovenmay be hot when the door is opened.Do not store or use combustible materials,gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any otherappliance.Keep the hood and grease filters cleanto maintain good venting and to avoidgrease fires.Never block the vents (air openings) of therange. They provide the air inlet and outletthat are necessary for the range to operateproperly with correct combustion. Airopenings are located at the rear of thecooktop, at the top and bottom of the ovendoor, and at the bottom of the range underthe storage drawer.
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Stand away from the range when openingthe oven door. Hot air or steam whichescapes can cause burns to hands, faceand/or eyes.Do not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury.Keep the oven vent unobstructed.Keep the oven free from grease buildup.Place the oven shelf in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool. lf shelves must be handled when hot, do not let pot ho1der contact the heating elements in the oven.Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.Do not use.the oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch on fire.Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite.Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
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Never leave the surface units unattended athigh heat settings. Boilovers cause smokingand greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,earthenware or other glazed containers aresuitable for cooktop service, others may break because of the sudden change intemperature.To minimize the possibility of burns,ignition of flammable materials and spillage,the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units.Always turn the surface units off beforeremoving cookware.Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If youdo flame foods under the hood, turn thefan on.
Keep an eye on foods being fried at high ormedium high heat settings.Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on freshfoods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.If a combination of oils or fats will be used infrying, stir together before heating, or as fatsmelt slowly.Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
SURFACE UNITS-ALL MODELS
Use proper pan size-select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unitheating element. The use of undersized cookware will exposed portion of the surface unit to directcontact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will alsoimprove efficiency.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Using the surface units.
In a quiet kitchen, you may hearslight clicking sounds during cooking,indicating heat settings selected are beingmaintained.Switching heats to higher settings alwaysshows a quicker change in temperaturethan switching to lower settings.
Surface Cooking Controls
Your surface units and controls are designedto give you a variety of heat settings for surfaceunit cooking.
At both LO and Hl positions, there isa slight niche so control clicks at thosepositions; Hl marks the highest setting;LO, the lowest setting.
How to Set the Controls
Push the control knob in.Turn either clockwise orcounterclockwise to desiredheat setting.
Control must be pushed in to set onlyfrom the 0FF position.
When control is in any positionother than OFF, you can turn it withoutpushing in.Be sure you turn control to OFF whenyou finish cooking. An indicator lightwill glow wen ANY surface unit is on.A Burner On indicator light will glowwhen any surface unit is on.
Heat Setting GuideHl —Quick start for cooking; bring waterto boil.MEDIUM HIGH—Fast fry, pan broil;maintain fast boil on large amountof food.MED — Saute and brown; maintain slowboil on large amount of food.MEDIUM LOW-Cereal; maintain servingtemperature of most foods.NOTE:LO — Cook after starting at HI; cookwith little water in covered pan. Use tosteam rice.At Hl or MEDIUM HIGH, never leavefood unattended. Boilovers causesmoking; greasy spillovers maycatch fire.At LO, melt chocolate, butter onsmall unit.Cooking TipsUse medium- or heavyweightcookware. Aluminum cookwareconducts heat faster than othermetals. Cast-iron and coated cast-ironcookware is slow to absorb heat,but generally cooks evenly at low ormedium heat settings. Steel pans maycook unevenly if not combined withother metals.Do not overfill cookware with fatthat may spill over when adding food.Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watchfoods frying at high temperatures.Keep range and hood clean fromaccumulated grease.
To conserve the most cooking energy,pans should be flat on the bottom,have straight sides and tight-fittinglids. Match the size of the saucepanto the size of the surface unit. A panthat extends more than an inchbeyond the edge of the drip pantraps heat, which causes “crazing”(fine hairline cracks) on porcelain,and discoloration ranging from blueto dark gray on chrome drip pans.
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Using the oven.
The OVEN TEMP knob is located on the control panel on the front of the range.
The shelves are designed with stop-locksso when placed correctly on the shelfsupports, they will stop before comingcompletely out of the oven and will nottilt when you are removing food fromthem or placing food on them.When placing cookware on a shelf, pullthe shelf out to the bump on the shelfsupport. Place the cookware on theshelf, then slide the shelf back into theoven. This will eliminate reaching intothe hot oven.
The oven has four shelf supports—A(bottom), B, C and D (top).Shelf positions for cooking are suggestedon Baking and Roasting pages.
If desired, a sheet of aluminumfoil may be used on the floor of theoven under the bake element.Be certain foil does not touch bakeelement. Aluminum foil used in thisway may slightly affect the browningof some foods. Change foil when itbecomes soiled.
The Oven Cycling Light glows until the ovenreaches your selected temperature, then goes offand on with the oven unit(s) during cooking.
To remove the shelves from the oven, pullthem toward you, tilt front end upwardand pull them out.To replace, place shelf on shelf supportwith stop-locks (curved extension ofshelf) facing up and toward back of oven.Tilt up front and push shelf toward backof oven until it goes past the bump onthe shelf support. Then lower front ofshelf and push it all the way back.
DO NOT place a sheet of aluminumfoil on the shelf. To do so may resultin improperly cooked foods, damageto oven finish and increase in heaton outside surfaces of the oven.You may use aluminum foil to line thebroiler pan and broiler grid. However,you must mold the foil tightly to thegrid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Oven ShelvesOven Shelf PositionsUse of Aluminum FoilOven Temperature Control
To use the oven, simply turn the knobto the desired cooking temperatures,which are marked in 25°F incrementson the dial. OVEN TEMP maintains thetemperature you set, from 200°F to BROIL.
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TIMER
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Clock and Timer
TIMER Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
CLOCK Pad
Touch this pad before setting the clock.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer, cook time or start time.
These pads allow you to set the clock and timer.
SET+/- Pads
Appearance may vary.
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To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct timeof day for the automatic oven timingfunctions to work properly. The time of daycannot be changed during a timed bakingor seIf-cleaning cycle.
Touch the CLOCK pad twice.
Touch the + or - pads.
If the +or - pads are not touched withinone minute after you touch the CLOCK pad,the display reverts to the original setting.If this happens,. touch the CLOCK pad andreenter the time of day.
Touch the START/ON pad until thetime of day shows in the display. Thisenters the time and starts the clock.
To check the time of day when the display isshowing other information, simply touch theCLOCK pad. The time of day shows untilanother pad is touched.
To Turn Off the Clock Display
If you have several clocks in your kitchen,you may wish to turn off the time of dayclock display on your range.
Touch the CLOCK pad once to turnoff the time of day display. Althoughyou will not be able to see it, the clockmaintains the correct time of day.
To Set the Timer
The timer does not control oven operations.The maximurn setting on the timer is 9 hoursand 59 minutes.
Touch the TIMER pad.
Touch the + or - pads until theamount of time you want shows inthe display. The maximum time thatcan be entered in minutes is 59.Times more than 59 minutes shouldbe changed to hours and minutes.
If you make a mistake, touch the TlMER pad andbegin again.
Touch the CLOCK pad again to recallthe clock display.
Touch the START/ON pad. The timewill start counting down, althoughthe display does not change until oneminute has passed.
When the timer reaches :00, thecontrol will beep 3 times followed byone beep every 6 seconds until theTIMER pad is touched.
Make sure the clock is set to thecorrect time of day.The timer is a minute timer only.The OFF pad does not affect thetimer
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Using the clock, timer and convenience outlet (on some models)

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Using the clock, timer and convenience outlet (on some models)
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the TIMER pad, then touch the +or –pads
until the time you want appears in the
display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
touching the TIMER pad and then touching
the +or –pads to enter the new time you
want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touch the TIMER pad twice.
Power Outage
If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad twice. Enter the correct time of day by
touching the +or –pads. Touch the
START/ON pad.
Convenience Outlet
The 120V convenience outlet located on
the top of the backguard may be used to
plug in small electrical appliances.
When using the outlet, be sure that the
electrical cord does not rest on or near a
surface unit. If the surface unit is turned
on, the cord will be damaged.
To reset the circuit breaker, press the
switch located near the outlet on top of
the backguard.

Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do yourself!
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.These thermometers may vary 20—40°F.
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks tobecome more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostatyourself.
NOTE:This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures. The adjustment wilI be retained after a power faiIure.
Each click will change the oventemperature approximately 10°F.(Range is plus or minus 60°F fromthe arrow.) We suggest that you makethe adjustement one click from theoriginal setting and check ovenperformance before making anyadditional adjustments.
Replace the knob, matching the flatarea of the knob to the shaft, andcheck performance.
After the adjustment is made, retightenscrews so they are snug, but becareful not to overtighten.
To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob
To increase the oven temperature,move the top screw toward the right.You’ll hear a click for each notch youmove the knob.
Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the rangeand Iook at the back side.
To make an adjustment, loosen(approximately one turn), but donot completely remove, the twoscrews on the back of the knob.
With the back of the knob facingyou, hold the outer edge of the knobwith one hand and turn the front ofthe knob with the other hand.
To decrease the oven temperature,move the top screw toward the left.
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The type of margarine wiII affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developedusing high fat products such as butter ormargarine (80% fat). If you decrease the fat, therecipe may not give the same results as with ahigher fat product.
Federal standards require products labeled“margarine” to contain at least 80% fat byweight. Low-fat spreads, on the other hand,contain less fat and more water. The highmoisture content of these spreads affectsthe texture and flavor of baked goods. Forbest results with your old favorite recipes,use margarine, butter or stick spreadscontaining at least 70% vegetable oil.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries,cookies or candies are made with Iow fat spreads.The Iower the fat content of a spread product, themore noticeable these differences become.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range wiII give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow thesedirections carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.lf your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tipdevice is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take thisprecaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdybut breakable if misused. This finish isacid-resistant. However, any acidic foodsspilled (such as fruit juices, tomato orvinegar) should not be permitted toremain on the finish.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasivecleanser or steel wool.
After cleaning, rinse the shelves withclean water and dry with a clean cloth.
Surface Units and Drip Pans
To clean the surface units, turn thecontrol to the highest setting for aminute. The coils will burn off any soil.
To remove a suiface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning,the surface units must be removed first.Make sure the surface units are coolbefore touching them.
Replace the drip pan into the recess inthe cooktop. Make sure the opening inthe pan lines up with the receptacle.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch abovethe drip pan and pull it out.
Do not Iift the surface unit more than 1 inch. Ifyou do, it may not Iie flat on the drip pan whenyou plug it back in.
NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unitmore than 1 inch above the drip pan canpermanently damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
Insert the terminals of the surface unitthrough the opening in the drip pan andinto the receptacle.
Guide the surface unit into place so itrests evenly.
To clean the drip pans:
Drip pans can be cleaned in thedishwasher or by hand. If you use ascouring pad, rub lightly to preventscratching.
Can I cover the drip pans with foil?
No, because using foil so close tothe receptacle could cause shock,fire or damage to the range.
CAUTION:
Do not immerse the surface units inIiquids of any kind.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or inany way repair the plug-in receptacle.
Do not clean the surface units in adishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plugterminals.
To remove the surface unit, lift itabout 1 inch above the drip panand pull it out.
Replace the drip pan into therecess in the cooktop.
Surface unit
ReceptacleDrip pan
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To make cleaning easier, the cooktopmay be lifted up and propped open.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-upsoil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
Be sure all surface units are turned offbefore raising the cooktop.
Remove the front surface and drip pans.See the Surface Units and Drip Panssection. Grasp the two front surface unitwells and lift the cooktop up and prop itopen with the prop rod provided.
After cleaning underneath the cooktopwith hot, soapy water and a clean cloth,hold the cooktop up, return the proprod to its storage position and lower thecooktop until it snaps into position.Be careful not to pinch your fingers.Replace the two front drip pans andsurface units. See the Surface Units andDrip Pans section.
Open the door to the full openposition.
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable, but it isheavy. You may need help removing andreplacing the door.
To remove the door:
Pull the hinge locks up over thehinge hooks on both sides.
Grasp the door firmly on each side,Iift slightly and pull it straight outand away from the oven.
The bake element can be lifted gently toclean the oven floor. Do not attempt toclean any oven surface when any burnerelement is on. Always wear protectivehand-wear when cleaning interior ovensurfaces or surfaces near heating
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or thebroil element. Any soil will burn off whenthe elements are heated.
After broiling, remove the broiler panfrom the oven. Remove the grid from thepan. Carefully pour out grease from thepan into a proper container. Wash andrinse the broiler pan and grid in hotwater with a soap-filled or plasticscouring pad.
Broiler Pan and Grid
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOORUNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE. THEHINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED.
To replace the door:
Firmly grasp both sides of the doorat the top.
Insert and seat the upper and lowerhinge arms into the oven slots.
Push the hinge locks down from thehinge hooks.
Close the oven door and make sureit is working properly. If it is notworking properly, remove andreplace it following the above steps.
elements. lf spillovers, residue or ashaccumulate around the bake element,gently wipe around the element withwarm water.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the gridwith detergent while hot and cover withwet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soakingthe pan will remove burned on foods.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and gridanywhere in the range.
Both the broiler pan and grid canalso be cleaned in the dishwasher.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions and pull them straight off thestems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in adishwasher or they may also be washedwith soap and water. Make sure the insidesof the knobs are dry before replacing.
Control knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.
Replace the knobs in the OFF positionto ensure proper placement.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansingpowders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on anypainted surface.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides,control panel, door and kick panel.Clean these with soap and water or avinegar and water solution.
Household ammonia may make thecleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cupammonia in a shallow glass pan and leavein a cold oven overnight. The ammoniafumes will help loosen the burned-ongrease and food.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel interiorwill retain ¡ts attractive finish for many years.
Soap and water wiIl normally do the job.Heavy spattering or spillovers mayrequire cleaning with a mild abrasivecleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also beused. Do not allow food spills with a highsugar or acid content (such as milk,tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or piefilling) to remain on the surface. Theymay cause dull spots even after cleaning.
When necessary, you may use acommercial oven cleaner. FolIow thepackage directions.
Cautions about using spray-on ovencleaners:
Do not spray any oven cleaner on theoutside oven door, handles or anyexterior surface of the oven, cabinetor painted surfaces. The cleaner candamage these surfaces.
Do not spray the oven cleaner on theelectrical controls and switches becauseit could cause a short circuit and resultin sparking or fire.
Do not directly spray oven cleaneronto the oven heating elements.
Do not allow a film from thecleaner to remain on the temperaturesensor—it could cause the oven toheat improperly. (The sensor is locatedat the top of the oven.) Carefullywipe the bulb clean after eachoven cleaning, being careful not tomove the sensor since a change inits position could affect how the ovenbakes.
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Replace bulb with a 40-watt householdappliance bulb.
Connect electrical power to the range.
Oven Light Replacement
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven lightbulb turn the oven Iight off and disconnect theelectrical power to the range at the main fuseor circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb coolcompletely.
To remove the cover:
Hold a hand under the cover so itdoesn’t fall when released. With fingersof the same hand; firmly push back thewire cover holder. Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
To repIace the cover:
Place it into groove of the lightreceptacle. Pull wire forward to thecenter of the cover until it snapsinto place.
Wire cover holder
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To Order PartsTo inquire about purchasing a part oran accesory for your appliance, please callour toll-free number:
1-800-661-1616
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To remove the storage drawer:
Pull the drawer out all the way.
Tilt up the front and remove it.
To replace the storage drawer:
Insert glides at the back of the drawer
beyond the stop on range glides.
Lift the drawer if necessary to insert
easily.
Let the front of the drawer down, then
push in to close.
Storage Drawer Removal.
GIass Window
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glasscleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
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Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place. However, the drawer may be removed
if further cleaning is needed. Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean.
WARNING!
AVOID THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completelyand carefully.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
— Save these
— Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
instructions for local inspector’s use.
Note to Installer
Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
instructions for future reference.
Keep these
Note to Consumer
Skill level
Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills.
Completion time
1 to 3 hours
Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
WARNING
— This appliance must
be properly grounded.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
— Before beginning the
installation, switch power off at service paneland Iock the service disconnecting means toprevent power from being switched onaccidentally. When the service disconnectingmeans cannot be locked, securely fasten aprominent warning device, such as a tag, tothe service panel.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
All rough-in and spacing dimensions must bemet fo r safe use of your range. Electricity tothe range can be disconnected at the outletwithout moving the range if the outlet is inthe preferred lo cation (remove lower drawer).
To reduce the risk of burns or fire whenreaching over hot surface elements, cabinetstorage spa ce a bove the cooktop sh ould beavoided. lf cabinet storage space is to beprovided above the cooktop, the risk canbe reduced by i nstalling a range h ood thatsticks out at least 5” beyond the front of theca binets. Cabinets installed above a cooktopmust be no deeper than 13”.
Be sure your ap pliance is properly installedand grounded by a qualified technician.
Make sure the cabinets and wall coveringsaround the range can withsta nd the temperatures(up to 200°F) generated by the range.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING
— To reduce the risk
of tipping, the appliance must be secured byproperly installed Anti-Tip device packed withthis appliance.
lf the Anti-Tip device supplied with the rangedoes not fit this application, use the universalAnti-Tip device WB2X7909.
WARNING
AlI ranges can tiplnjury to persons could resultInstall Anti-Tip device packedwith rangeSee Installation Instructions
lf you pull the range out and away from thewaIl for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tipdevice is engaged when the range is pushedback against the walI.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE
Allow 2” spacing from the range to adjacentvertical walls above the cooktop surface. Allow30” minimum clearance between the surfaceunits and the bottom of unprotected wood ormetal top cabinet, and 18” minimum betweenthe countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.
PREPARE THE OPENING
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire whenreaching over hot surface elements, cabinetstorage space above the cooktop should beavoided. lf cabinet storage space is to beprovided above the cooktop, the risk can bereduced by ¡nstalling a range hood thatprotrudes at least 5” beyond the front of thecabinets. Cabinets installed above a cooktopmay be no deeper than 13”.
Flooring under the range
Your range, Iike many other household items,is heavy and can settle into soft floor coveringssuch as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
When moving the range on this type offlooring, it should be installed on a 1/4”thick sheet of plywood (or similar material)as foIlows:
When the floor covering ends at the frontof the range, the area that the range willrest on should be built up with plywoodto the same level or higher than the floorcovering. This wiIl allow the range to bemoved for cleaning or servicing.
Pencil
Level
PhiIIips Screwdriver
Screwdriver
Remove packaging materials. Failure toremove packaging materials could resultin damage to the appliance.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Drili with 1/8” Bit
Safety Glasses
Adjustable Wrench
Tape Measure
Pliers
1/4” Nut Driver
FIat-bIade
PARTS INCLUDED
Anti-Tip Bracket Kit
REMOVE SHIPPING MATERIALS
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JCAS730
JCAS724 40 2438
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2438
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4434 /
C (recommended) AB
2 (5,08 cm) 41 (104,14 cm)
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41 (104,14 cm)2 (5,08 cm)
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o tlet
O tlet-box
36 max.
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area. Orient the electrical receptacle so
the lenght is parallel to the floor
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Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION:
For personal safety,
do not use an extension cord with thisappliance. Remove house fuse or open circuitbreaker before beginning installation.
This appliance must be supplied with theproper voltage and frequency, and connectedto an individual properly grounded branchcircuit, protected by a circuit breaker or fusehaving amperage as specified on the ratingplate. The rating plate is located under thecooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop sectionin this manual for instructions on how tolift the cooktop.
We recommend you have the electrical wiringand hookup of your range connected by aqualified electrician. After installation, havethe electrician show you where your mainrange disconnect is located.
Check with your local utilities for electricalcodes which apply in your area. Failure towire your oven according to governing codescould result in a hazardous condition. If thereare no local codes, your range must be wiredand fused to meet the requirements of theCanadian Electrical Code, Part 1Latest Edition.
Rating Plate
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INSTALL THE RANGE
Installation Instructions
ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Range must be secured with anapproved Anti-Tip device.
Mark the waIl where the RIGHT EDGE ofthe range is to be located. Be sure to allowfor the countertop overhang if you intendto install the range next to cabinets.
Unless properly installed, the range couldbe tipped by you or a child standing, sittingor Ieaning on an open door.
After installing the Anti-Tip device, verifythat it is in place by carefully attemptingto tilt the range forward.
This range has been designed to meet allrecognized ¡ndustry tip standards for alInormal conditions.
After installing the Anti-Tip device, verifythat it is in place by carefully attemptingto tilt the range forward:
The use of this device does not precludetipping of the range when not properlyinstaIIed.
Locate theoutside edgeof the device2 ” towardthe center ofthe rangefrom themarked edgeof the range.
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Using the device as a template, mark theposition of the hole for the screw.
For wood construction, drill a pilot hole atan angle of 20 degrees frorn the horizontal.A nail or awl may be used if a drill is notavailable.
Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.For cement or concrete construction, you will
need a 1/4” x 1½”lag bolt and a1/2” O.D. Sleeveanchor, whichare not provided.Drill therecommendedsize hole for thehardware.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled holeand then install the lag bolt through thedevice. The bolts must be properly tightenedas recommended for the hardware.Slide the range against the wall, and checkfor proper installation by grasping the frontedge of the cooktop and carefullyattempting to tilt the range forward.
LEVEL THE RANGE
For proper cooking and baking, the rangemust be leveled. Leveling legs are locatedon each corner at the base of the range.
Instail the oven shelves(see Using the ovensection for instructions).Put a spirit level or a glassmeasuring cup partiallyfilled with water on oneof the oven shelves.
Turn the Iegs clockwiseto raise the range andcounterclockwise tolower the range. Adjustthe leveling legs untilthe range is level.
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed(RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.Be sure power is in service to the building.Check to be sure that all packing materialsand tape have been removed. This willinclude tape on metal panel under controlknobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wireties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failureto remove these materials could result indamage to the appliance once the appliancehas been turned on and surfaces have heated.Check to make sure that the Anti-Tip deviceis securely ¡nstalled.Be sure alI range controis are in the 0FFposition before leaving the range.
(cont.)
Anti-TipdeviceWallplateMarkededgeof rangeSlottedheadscrewApprox. 20°2 ”
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Wallboard
Anti-TipdeviceWood screwBack ofrange
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Oven AII Models
Problem
Coil Cooktops
Surface unitsnot functioningproperly
Oven light does not work
Food does not bakeor roast properly
No power supply fromconvenience outleton top of backguard(on some models)
Oven will not work
Possible Causes
What To Do
The surface units are notplugged in solidly.
Small appliance plug is notcompletely inserted in theconvenience outlet.
The drip pans are not set securelyin the cooktop.
The surface unit controlsimproperly set.
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Switch operating light is broken.
PIug on range is not completelyinserted in the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuitbreaker tripped.Oven controls improperly set.
On self-cleaning models doorleft in the locked position.
Oven controls improperly set.
SheIf positions is incorrect or theshelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookwareof improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needsadjustment.
The backguard is too hotand the convenience outletbreaker has tripped.
With the controls off, check to make sure the surfaceunit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan isin the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in thepan lines up with the receptacle.
Check to see the correct control is set for the surfaceunit you are using.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Tighten or replace the bulb.
Call for service.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properlygrounded outlet.
If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock the door.
See the Using the oven section. See the Using the oven section. See the Using the oven section. See the Using the oven section.
See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do yourself!Section.
Make sure the small appliance plug is properlyinserted.Allow the range to cool, then reset the circuitbreaker by pressing the switch located near theconvenience outlet.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Food does notbroil properly
In some areas the power(voltage) may be low.
Oven is not set to BROIL.
Door not open to the broil stopposition as recomended.
Improper shelf positionbeing used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited for broiling.Aluminium foil used on thebroiling pan and grid hasnot been fitted properly andslit as recomended.
Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
On models with a temperature knob, make sure you turnit all the way to the BROIL position. On models with aBROIL pad, make sure it is turned on.
See the Using the oven section.
See the Broiling guide.
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with yourrange. Make sure it is cool.
Use the broiIing pan and grid that came with yourrange.
See the Using the oven section.
Broil for the longest. period of time recommended inthe BroiIing guide.
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Oven temperature toohot or too cold
Clock and timer donot work
Display goes blank
Oven door is crooked
Oven makesclicking noise
“F-and numberor letter” flash inthe display
Power outage
Display flashes
Unable to get the displayto show “SF”
Oven thermostatneeds adjustment.
Plug on range is not completelyinserted in the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may beblown or the circuit breakertripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
A fuse in your home may beblown or the circuit breakertripped.
The clock is turned off fromshowing in the display.
The door is out of position.
This is the sound of theheating.element turningoff and on duringcooking functions.
You have a function error code.
If the function code repeats:
Oven control pads were notpressed properly.
Power outage or surge.
Power failure.
See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to doyoursefl! section.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properlygrounded outlet.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
See the Using the clock, timer and convenience outletsection.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
See the Using the clock, timer and convenience outletsection.Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes getsout of position during installation. To straighten thedoor, push down on the high corner.This is normal.Press the OFF pad. Put the oven back intooperation.Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30seconds and then reconnect power. If the functionerror code repeats, call for service.On self-cleaning models, if a function error codeappars during the self-cleaning cycle, check the ovendoor latch. The latch may have been moved, if onlyslightly, from the locked position. Make sure the latchis moved to the right as far as it will go. Press theOFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put theoven back into operation.
Some models will automatically resume their setting oncethe power is restored. On models with a clock, you mustreset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset it bypressing the OFF pad, setting the clock and resetting anycooking function.
Reset the clock.
The BAKE and BROIL pads must be pressed at thesame time and held for 3 seconds.
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