Kenmore Kenmore 911.30425 User manual

CONTENTS
SAFETY
USE AND CARE
Removal o! Packaging Tape ......................................... 4
Your Oven and Its Features ...................................................5
Oven Controls ..................................................................6, 7
Clock ........................................................................................7
Timer ................................................................................................7
Oven Cooking .......................................................... 8-10
Broiling .......................................................................... 11
Self-Clean Cycle ..................................................... 12, 13
Cleaning Tips ................................................................... 14
Removable Parts ............ ........................................... 1 5, ! 6
SERVICE
Before Catling For Service ................................. 17, 18
Thermostat Adjustments ............................................. 19
Conumer Service Numbers ..............................................21
WARRANTY
MODELS 911. 30425
911. 30429
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCT|ONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should.be followed, including the following:
WARNING: If the Information in this manual is
not followed exactly, aftre or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death
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.
-- ¢_statlatlon and service must be performed
by aq_ 31flied installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Teach children not to play with
oven knobs or any other part of
the oven
Never leave children alone or un-
attended where an oven is In use.
L.P. Burner Adjustments
The adjustments in the Installation Section must
be made before you try to use your range
If you are using Llqulfled Petroleum Gas (bottled
gas)all L.P. adjustments In the Installation Section
must be made before use.
If your oven Is not properly adjusted, flames may
be too hlgh, or the oven may use too much fuel,
release toxic fumes or cook poorly.
Never leave the oven door open
when you are not watching the
oven,
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To insure safety for yourself and your home, please read your Owner's Manual
carefully. Keep it handy for quick easy reference. Pay close attention to the
safety sections of your manual. You can recognize the safety sections by
looking for the _symbol or the word "Safety".
Never store things children mtght
want above an oven.
Never let anyone climb, sit or
stand on the open door or any
other part of the oven.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your oven< Such clothing
could catch fire.
Always keep the oven area clear
and free from things that wll) burn.
CAUTION:
Never store things In an oven°
These things may catch fire and
plastic items could melt.
Never use your oven for warming
or heating a room. You could be
burned or seriously injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage
to the oven.
Never use a towel or other bulky
cloth as a potholdero Such cloths
could catch fire.
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SAFETY
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep this book for later use,
Be sure your oven Is installed and grounded properly
by a qualified technician.
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop, Moist or damp pothoiders can
cause steam burns.
Always follow cleaning instructions in this book,
Always keep the oven clean. Food and grease are easy
to ignite, Clean the oven and vents regularly.
Clean Only Parts Listed In Manual.
CAUTION." Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above an oven, Children
climbing on an oven to reach items could be
seriously injured.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains, or
drapes asafe distance away from your range and oven
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens asafe distance away from your oven_ Never
store such items on your oven.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids).
Never fry to repatr or replace any part of the oven
unless Instructions are given in this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician,
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause injury,
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings near the
oven. Never let grease build up in your oven, You can
keep grease fires from starting If you clean up grease
and spills after each oven use.
Never try to move apan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Walt until the fat has cooled.
Never touch burners or interior surfaces of the oven.
They may be hot even though they appear dark in color°
Always keep wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned
food asafe distance away from your oven_
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths
or sponges could cause steam
burns if used on a hot surfacer
INSTRUCTnO
OVEN SAFETY
Place oven racks in desired position while oven iscool.
If rack must be moved whtle oven Is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element tn oven.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
oven and clean it, Leftover grease in the broiler pan can
catch on fire the next time you use the pan,
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam escape before moving food.
Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, improper
use of foil could start a fire.
Be sure the oven is securely installed to a cabi-
net that is firmly attached to the house struc.
ture. Weight on the oven door could potentially
cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never
allow anyone to climb, sit, stand, or hang on the
oven door.
SELF-CLEAN SAFETY
If the self.cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off
and disconnect the power supply_ Have serviced by a
qualified technician.
Always remove broiler pan and other utensils from the
oven before a self-clean cycle°
Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on self-
cleaning ranges. The gasket isessential for agood sealo
Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your oven during a self-clean cycte_
Do Net Use Overt C_eaners -- No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven°
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SAFETY MHSTRUCTiOHS (continued)
READ AND UNDEFISTAND
THIS IHFORMAT|ON NOW!
Should you ever need it, you wiiI
not have time for reading.
Be sure everyone in your home
knows what to do in case of fire.
Never use water on agrease fire.
it will only spread the flames.
OVEN FIRE--
DO HOT TRY TO MOVE THE PAN. w
1. Close oven door and turn controls
off.
2. If fire continues,throwbaking soda
on the fire, or use a dry chemical,
foam, or halon type extinguisher.
iMPORTANT SAFETY
NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act requires the governor of California to publish
a list of substances known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm and requires busi-
nesses towarn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
The fiberglass insulation In self-clean ovens gives olf a
very small amount ofcarbon monoxide during theclean-
ing cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with
an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood°
REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:
To remove adhesive left from packing tape and
ensure you do not damage the finish of your new
appliance, use an application of household liquid
dish washing detergent, mineral oil, or cooking
oil. Apply with soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe
with soft cloth. DO NOT use plastic pad or
equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply an appli.
ance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the
surface. This procedure is also safe for the face
of microwave doors and other plastic parts.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from
chrome trim on oven parts. It CANNOT be
removed if baked on.
WHERE CAN YOU LOOK FOR
PACKAGING TAPE?
Control panel: top, sides, and bottom
Door trim: top, sides, and bottom
Bake burner
Door handles
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YO LTo
AUTOMATIC OVEN
DOOR LATCH
{For Self-Clean Cycle)
(2) REMOVABLE
OVEN RACKS
(one shown)
NAMF_JNUMBER
PLATE LOCATION
OVEN CONTROL
(See pages 6-11)
LLE
AUTOMATIC OVEN
LIGHT SWITCH
OVEN L|GHT
(See page 16)
SELF-CLEAN}NG
OVEN
REMOVABLE OVEN BOTTOM
(See page t5)
OVEN DOOR GASKET
(See pages 12 &14))
REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR
w#W{NDOW(Seepage!S)
BROtLER PAN & GRID
(See page 11)
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OVEN CONTROL
CANCELS BAKE,
BROIL OR
CLEAN OPERATION
PROGRAM
STATUS
DISPLAY
CLOCK/
TIMER
DISPLAY
I
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY FUNCTION DISPLAY
UP ARROW PAD
(INCREASES TiME
OR TEMPERATURE)
PRESS TO TURN
TIMER ON AND OFF
Lm T
SETAUTOMATIC
OVENOPERATIONS
DOWN ARROW PAD
(DECREASES TiME
OR TEMPERATURE)
Your oven is controlled with a touch. You now have the
ease of setting the following operations:
CLOCK TIMER
BAKE DELAY BAKE
BROIL CLEAN
DELAY CLEAN
The UP or DOWN arrow is used to set an amount of time
or change the temperature you want to use. By pressing
and holding down either pad the numbering will change
quickly. By pressing and releasing either pad the
numbering will change slowly.
DISPLAY:
Once you have programmed your control for any
operation, you can display the setting by pressing the
appropriate pad. For example, if you are using the
TIMER and want to see the time of day, press CLOCK.
The display will show the time of day.
TONES:
The end-of-cycle tone will sound at the end of timer use
and automatic oven functions° The end-of-cycle tone is
3 short beeps followed by 1 beep every 6 seconds that
repeat until you press any operation. If you would like
to eliminate the repeating beeps, push and hold CLEAR/
OFF for ten seconds. To return the 1 beep every 6
seconds, push and hold CLEAR/OFF for 10 seconds.
To cancel the end-of-cycle tone, press any key except
the UP or DOWN arrow key.
F.CODE:
If the time display beeps continuously and flashes an
"F" followed by a number, you have a function error
code. Note the number after the "F". Press CLEAR/
OFF. Allow oven to cool for I hour. If problem repeats,
disconnect all power tO the range and call for service_
Advise your service technician of the number following
the "F" in the display.
PRESS
NOTE: You cannot set BAKE, BROIL or COOK
TIME while the oven door is in the locked
position, if you try, the word"DOOR" will
appear in the display. The oven door
lock is to be used for Self.Cleaning only,
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TO SET THE CLOCK:
1, Press the CLOCK pad.
2. Press eitherthe UP or DOWN arrow pad,
until the display shows the correct time of
day.
The UP arrow will change numbering forward, such as
1, 2, 3. The DOWN arrow w|ll change numbering
backwards, such as 3, 2, 1.
The clock will automatically start within one
minute after releasing the arrow pad; or you
may press the cJock pad for immediate start.
TO RESET THE TIMER:
When you are setting the timer, if you pause more than
4 seconds while pressing either the UP or DOWN arrow
pad, "TIMER" will stop flashing in the display and the
timer will automatically start to count down. It this
should happen just press the TIMER ON/OFF pad and
you wig be able to continue setting your time.
TO CANCEL THE TIMER:
While the timer is counting down, press and hold down
theTIMER ON/OFF pad for 4 seconds, or until"TIMER"
quits flashing and the current time of day returns to the
display.
TO SET THE TIMER:
The timer does not control oven operations, such as
bake, broil, clean or any delay function. It allows you to
set an amount oftime and alerts you when that time is up.
An example would be timing a three minute egg_ The
maximum amount of time you may set is 9 hours and 55
minutes.
1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
2. Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad
to set the amount of time you want°
Thetlmer will automatically start tocount down 4 seconds
after the time is set.
3. When the timer counts down to zero a
tonewillsound° PresstheCLOCK padto
return to the current time of day.
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OVEN COOKING
GENERAL RULES
•When cooking a food for the first time in your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and
Is apt to be more accurate than the oven tt mplacedo
After you have used your oven for awhile, If you feel
your oven should be hotter orcooler, you can adjust
ityourself. See TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
In this manual.
• NO PEEKING-- Opening the door too often to check
food during baking will allow heat loss and may
cause poor baking results.
• Theremay be some odorwhen theoven ISfirstused. This
is caused by the heating of new parts and Insulation.
• Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly on the oven
bottom. Foil used on the oven bottom may damage
the oven surface, therefore, It should not be used.
OVEN VENT
When theoven is on, heated air moves through a vent behind
the grille.
The vent Is necessary for proper air circulation in the
oven and good baking results. Do not block this
vent, Doing so may cause cooking failure, fire or
damage to the range,
PREHEATING
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door° if the oven door is
allowed to remain open for more than abrief time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.
.Let the oven preheat thoroughly before placing
foods In the oven. If your oven Is equipped with a
Preheat Indicator Light, watch for It to come on
and put the food in the oven. if not, preheat for 10
minutes before putting food in the oven°
BAKEWARE
•Cookies should be baked on flat cookle sheets
without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
Cakes, muffins, and qulck breads should be baked
in shiny pans m to reflect the heat -- because they
should have alight golden crust. Yeast breads and
pie crusts should be baked In glass or dull (non-
shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat -- because they
should have a brown, crisp crust.
Be sure the underside of the pan Is shiny, too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over-browning on the bottom of your food_
Oven t_nperaturesshould bereduced 25 degrees below
recommended temperatures If exterior of pan Is
predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof glass.
OVEN IGN|TJON
When youtumtheoven on,the glowbarigniterbeginstoheat.
When the igniter Is hot enough (in about I minute) the gas
flows intothe burner and ts Ignited.
The igniter glows bright orange when hot. It cycles on
and off wlth the thermostat and will glow whenever the
burner is on.
During apower failure the oven
burner cannot be lit and you should
not try to do so, Doing so could
severely injure you.
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BAKING:
• Always follow recipe carefuily_
• Measure Ingredients properly_
•Use proper pan and rack placement to obtain the
best cooking results_
NOTE:
The top position is only a guide, it cannot be used
as a rack position.
• Place pans on the oven racks with 1" to 1 1/2" of air
space on all sides of each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.
The oven will start to heat automatically. You wil! see
100 degrees showing in the upper right corner of the
display. As the oven heats this temperature will change
until it reaches your selected temperature, then a tone
will sound.
3. When baking is complete, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
TIMED BAKING:
TO SET YOUR OVEN TO BAKE FOR
A SET AMOUNT OF TIME AND TURN
OFF AUTOMA=F_CALLY.
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2o Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad,
to set the temperature you want to use°
3. Press the COOK TIME pad.
4. Press eitherthe UPor DOWNarrowpad,
to set the amount of time you want foods
tocook. Besureyou includeyourpreheat
time when setting this amount of time.
I If you pause between steps when you are setting this ]
function, the control wi!l beep. This fs normal. The }
control ls letting you know you need to continue.
You should consider that food will continue to cook
after control turns OFF unless you remove the food
immediately.
The low temperature zone of this
range (between "i70OF and 200°F)
is available to keep hot cooked
foods warr_. Food kept longer
than two hours at these low
temperatures may spoil.
When baking several items, stagger pans so that no
pan is directly above another.
Pans too close to each other, to oven walls otto the
oven bottom block thefree movement of air. Improper
air movement causes uneven browning and cooking.
TO SET BAKE,=
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2. Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad.
The last temperature used will show in the
display. Use the UP arrow pad to increase this
temperature or the DOWN arrow pad to decrease this
temperature until you reach the temperature you prefer
to use.
NOTE:
You may hear a fan. Th_s normal. The fan may
continue to run eve_ a_ter the even has been
turned of_,
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TO SET YOUR OVEN FOR A DELAYED
START AND AUTOMATIC STOP
While setting this operation you will not need to
calculate when the oven will turn on; the control will
do this for you. You will need to set the following:
1, Temperature 2. Cooking Time 3, Stop Time
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to
select the temperature you want.
3. Press the COOK TIME pad.
4_ Press the UP arrow to select how long
you want food to cook. Be sure to
include your preheat time.
5. Press the STOP TiME pad_
6. Press the UP arrow pad to enter the time
of day you want the oven to turn off. The
oven will shut off automatically when the
preset STOP TIME is reached.
7. Press the CLOCK pad to return the dis-
play to the current time of day.
ROASTING
Roasting Is cooking tender cuts of meats with dry air_ It
is not necessary to preheat your oven before roasting.
GENERAL ROASTING iNSTRUCTIONS
1. Place pan in No.1 or Noo2 rack position.
2. Press the Bake pad.
]
if you pause between steps when you are|
setting this function_ the control will beep.___
This is normal, The control is letting you
know that you need to continue.
If you want to cancel the setting of this function, press
the CLEAR/OFF pad.
3, Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
temperature you need.
4. When roasting is finished, press the CLEAR/OFF
pad.
Never _et food, such as dairy prod-
ucts, fish_ pouitry_ etc., sit for more
than t hour before cooking starts
when you set your oven for a delay
start. Roomternperature promotes
the growth of harmful bacteria. Be
sure the oven light is off because
heat from the bulb wiil speed bac-
terial growth.
Remember:
Most meats continue to cook internally after being taken
out of the oven.
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BROILING
BROILING TliPS:
Please note:
Your oven door should
be closed while broiling,
e
o
Use only the brotler pan and grid that came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and Ilqutds and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
Do not preheat when broiling, Foreven broiling
on both sides, start the food on a cold pan.
Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops. Slit
the fatty edges to keep the meat from curfing.
For maximum juiciness, salt the first side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second side just before
serving°
Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as
they broil, When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking. Broil chicken with skin side down.
It is not necessary to turn fish_
Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range.
Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven Is used°
Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting
out a grease fire. See the section on safety.
FOSNTItOHNHG BROILER PAN
Broiling Is cooking by direct heat from the broil element.
Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se-
lected for broiling. For best results steaks and chops
should be at least 3/4" thick,
After placing food on the broiler pan and grid, put the
•_on an oven rack in the proper position. The recom- 11
mended rack position and cooking time can be found in
the chart below°
The closer the food is to the broil burner, the faster the
meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink in the
center. Moving the meat farther away from the burner
lets the meat cook to the center while browning otJtslde.
Side one should be cooked 1 - 2 minutes longer than
side two.
Food
Steak - 1" Thick
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Ground Beef Patties
Medium-1" Thick
Medium4/2" Thick
Rack
Position
4 = Highest
1 = Lowest
Total Time
(minutes)
4 9-11
313-15
3 21-23
3
4
Lamb Chops - 1" Thick 3
16-18
7-9
18-21
3 27-29
3 16-18
3 11-12
3 11-13
2 45-55
3 8-11
3 9-11
Pork Chops- 1" Thick
Pork Chops -1/2" Thick
Ham Slice - 1/2" Thick
Fish (Fillets)
Chicken (Pieces)
"-Frankfurters
Bacon
This chart is a general guide. The size, weight, thick-
ness, and starting temperature of the food, as well as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. Times in the chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature. The U. S. Department of Agri-
culture notes that meat cooked rm'e is popular, but
cooking meat to only 140°F means that some poisoning
organisms may survive_
TO
1. Press the BROIL pad_
2. Press the UP arrow pad once to select LO
BROIL.
3o Press the UP arrow pad twice to select H! _RORL,
,,BRO!IL" and either"H V'o r"LO" will show in theupper right
corner of the display depending on your choice°
NOTE: Use LO broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick
cuts of meat thoroughly without over-browning therno
If you do not press the up or down arrow pad, the display
will go blank and you must repeat Steps 1 and 2.
4. When broiling is finished, press the
CLI_AR/OFF pad.
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THE SELF.CLEAN CYCLE (3 MOURS. NORMAL CLSANT,MS)
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLe:
1. Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven racks, al!
utensils and any foil that may be In the oven° Do not
try to clean utensils or any other objects in the oven
during a self-clean cycle° If oven racks are left in
the range during a clean cycle, they will darken_
lose their luster and become hard to slide, if
you choose to leave _he racks in the oven, you
can polish the edges of the racks with steel
wool and apply asmall amount of vegetable oil
to the rack edges after the self-clean cycle.
This will make the racks easier to slide.
2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket
and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" Into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad° We
recommend a cleanser such as 'Soft Scrub®' brand
or asimilar cleaning product to keep white surfaces
looking clean and new. After cleaning, rinse well to
help prevent a brown residue from forming when the
oven Is heated° Buff these areas dry with a dry cloth.
FRONT FRAME
L
Please Note:
The door gasket is designed to have a5"-6" gap
at the bottom of the oven door. This is to allow
for proper air circulation.
DOOR PANEL GASKET
DOOR',JNER- S
TO SET A SELF=CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Push the CLEAN pad. The display will show
"CLEAN", "TIME", and (----).
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
amount of time you want the oven to clean. The
normal cycle Is 3 hours, but you can choose between
2 and 4 hours.
DOOR GASKET
DOOR LINER
3.
4.
Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
Do not rub the door gasket. The fiberglass material of
the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential
for energy efficient oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should replace the seal.
You can press the STOP TiME pad to see the time of
day the clean cycle will be flnlshed. Push the CLEAN
pad to return to the countdown.
(Serf-Clean continued on next page_ o)
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(Self-Clean continued.. )
WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS
FINISHED:
1, Walt until the LOCK display goes out. The oven
temperature must drop to a safe level before the door
can be unlocked.
WAIT UNTIL LOCK GOES OUT
3"0 iNTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:
lrPush CLEAR/OFF.
Follow Instructions under "WHEN A CLEAN
CYCLE BS FINISHED."
3=0 SET A DELAYED
SELFoCLEAN CYCLE:
You will not need to determine when the oven will
turn on, when setting this function. The control wilt
do this for you, You will need to set the amount of
time you want your oven to clean (between 2 and 4
hours), and the time of day when you want the oven
to turn oil.
1. Press the CLEAN pad° The display will
show =CLEAN", "TIIME" and (---).
2. Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad
to select the amount of time you want the
oven to clean, The normal cycle is 3
hours but you may choose between 2
and 4 hours.
3. Press the STOP TgME pad°
4. Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad
to select the time o1 day you want the
cycle to end and the oven to turn off,
Make sure your oven Iight ts off during a self-clean cycle
to prolong the life of the bulb.
AFTER ACLEAN CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may
notice some white ash in the
oven. Just wipe it up with a
damp cloth or sponge_
If white spots remain, remove
them with a soap-filled steel
wool pad. Besure to rinse thoroughly with avinegar and
water mixture. These deposlts are usually asalt residue
that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
tf the oven Is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. If my range control is not working, can I still self-
clean my oven?
A. No. Your RANGE CONTROL Is used to program the
oven to start and stop the self-cleanlng cycle,
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of
my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used on or around
any part of this oven.
Qo Can Iclean the woven gasket around the oven door?
A. You cannot clean the woven gasket.
Q. Is it normal to hear "crackling sound" during clean-
Ing?
A. Yes, This is the metal heating and cooling.
Q, Why do Ihave ash left in my oven after cleaning?
A_ Some types of soil will leave a deposit. It can be
removed with a damp sponge or cloth.
Q,
A.
What should Ido ifexcessive smoking occurs during
cleaning?
This is caused by excessive soil and you should
press CLEAR/OFF. Open windows to rid room of
smoke. Allow the oven to cool forat least one hour
before opening the door. Wipe up excess soil and
reset the clean cycle_
e_
A_ Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
Yes, there may be an odor duri_,g the first few
cleaningso F_tture to wipe out _n:cessive _.oil might
atso cause _ odor when Ci.£_i"iii'_,_j,
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CLEANING TIPS
On the following pages, all removable parts on your oven are shown. Refer to those pages when cleaning your oven.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanabte parts of your range. Do not use metal
scouring pads, except where recommended°
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CLEANING MATERIALS
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Lightly dampened cloth
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Glass cleaner and paper towels. If you
need additional cleaning for spotting,
wash with equal parts white vinegar
and water, rinse well and dry.
Doorshould be completely open when
cleaning top edge.
Note= After using the oven fora periodof
time, you may notice some discoloration
of the inner glass,. This is normal.
DO NOT CLEAN
GLASS OVEN DOOR/
WKNDOW
OVEN DOOR GASKET
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REMARKS
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Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel or
plastic pads, Knobs pull off for easier
cleaning.
Do not allow water to run down inside
openings In door while cleaning, R_
move stubborn soil with paste of baking
soda and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. RInse thoroughly. Doorcan be
removed; see removable parts section.
Do not clean door gasket wthe fiber.
glass material of the gasket has an ex.
tremely low resistance to abrasion. _n
intact and well fitting oven door gasket is
essential for energy efficient oven op.
eratIon and good baking results. If you
nottcethe gasket becoming worn,frayed
or damaged In any way or if It has be.
come displaced on the door you should
have it replaced.
OVEN RACKS Detergent, warm water and scouring Removefmmoventoclean. Drythoroughty.
pad, or soap-filled steel wool pad
BROHLER PAN AND
GRBD Detergent, water, soap-filled scour-
Ing pad
Soap and water, damp cloth, paper
towel, glass cleaner on door glass
PAINTED SURFACES
front of oven door,
sides of range
Remove soiled pan from oven to cool.
Drain fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm
water. Sprinkle grid with detergent and
cover with damp cloth or paper towels.
Let pan and grid soak for a few minutes,
Rlnseorscouras needed. DrywelL Grid
and pan may be washed in adishwasher,
DO NOT USE oven cleaners, cleansing
powders or harsh abrasives_ These might
scratch the surface. If acids (marinades,
tomato sauces, basting materials .... )
should spill on the range while it Is hot,
usea dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up
rig ht away. When the surface has cooled,
washand rinse. Forotherspills, such as
fat spattering, etc., wash with soap and
water when cooled and then rlnse° Pol-
ish with a dry cloth.
Glass cleaner can be used on glass door
fronts,
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REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
STOP POSITION
HINGE
NOTE= Do not allow water to run down inside the door.
Opendoorcomp]etely when cleaningthetop edger
To remove:
1. Open the door to the stop position (see illustration).
2. Grasp the door at each side and tlft up and off the
hinges. To prevent possible damage to the
door_ DO NOT lift the door by the handle.
NOTE: When the door is removed and hinge arms are
at stop position, do not bump or try to move the hinge
arms. The hinges could snap back causing an injury to
the hands or damage to the porcelain on the front of the
range. Cover the hinges with toweling or empty towel
roils while working in the oven area.
To replace t
1, Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the
bottom edge of the door lined up with'the hinges,
The hinge arms must still be in the stop position.
2. Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it wifl
go and close the door.
BUMP
IN RACK
GUIDE \
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Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when installing
or removing oven racks.
To install=
1. Set the raised back edge of the rack on apair of rack
guides.
2_ Push the rack in until you reach the bump in the rack
guide, then lift the front of the rack a bit and push the
rack all the way in.
To remove:
1 Pull the oven rack out, then up, in one motion. See
the cleaning chart.
NOTE:
A. The racks _re designed L_i_h Sl_ep HOCKS. When
the racks are placed correc_,ly on _he rack
support and extencled from _he ove_% the s_op
lock prevents the racP-_s from t_ing when you
are removing food from the _'acks or placing
food on then't.
B_ Fer best per_e_'_ance _'el_ove ove_t racks dur-
ing aclean cycle. _ oven rac_s _re _eft in the
oven during a selfoc_ean_g c_-c_e_ _hey w_il
darkenj lose their Duster arid become hard to
slide. Illyou choose _o Beave '_he yacks in the
even_ you can po_ish the e_es of _he racks
with steel wo_i and appty a sn_ll amount of
vegetLable oli _;o_he rac_ edges after the self-
clean cycle.
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REMOVABLE OVEN BOTTOM
LOCK
The oven bottom may be removed for cleaning heavy
splllovers or to reach the oven burner.
Be careful not to scratch the oven finish when removing
or replacing the oven bottom.
To remove:
1. Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom to
the left.
2. Lift the oven bottom up and out.
To replace:
1. Slip the oven bottom Into the oven so the tabs in the
rear of the oven bottom fit Into the slots in the oven
back,
2, Lower the front of the oven bottom into place° Slide
the tab at the front of the oven bottom into place,
REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER
ROLLER GUIDE STORAGE
STOP COMPARTMENT
FRONT FRAME
This drawer provldes space for keeping cookware and
bakeware, Plastlcsandflammable material should
not be kept in this drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer, tf the contents of
the drawer are too heavy, the drawer may slip off the
track when opened° To open the drawer, grasp the
center of the handle and pull straight out.
To remove:
Pull drawer straight out and llft over the guide stops.
To replace:
Lift over the guide stops and slide drawer into place.
;OCKET
BULB COVER BAIL WiRE
Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not
touch bulb with wet hands, Never
wipe oven light area with we t cloth.
_Never touch the electrically live j
metal collar on the bulb when re.
placing,
To remove:
1. Disconnect electric power to the oven at the main
fuse or circuit breaker.
2o Hold your hand undercover and firmly push back the
bail wire until it clears the cover, The cover wil! fail
Into your hand. DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS
TO REMOVE THE COVER.
3, Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.
To replace cover;
1. Place cover into groove of lamp receptacle, Pull wire
bail forward until it snaps into place. Be certain wire
bail is in center of cover. Wire wil! hold cover firmly
when in correct position.
2. Connect powerto oven_
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BEFORS CALLING FOR SERVICE
Save tlme and money -- Check this list before you call for service°
To eliminate unnecessary service caIts, first, read all the instructions in this manual carefully. Then, If you have a
problem, always check this list of common problems and possible solutions before you call for service.
If you do have a problem you cannot fix yourself, call your nearest Sears Store or Service Center for help. When
calling, have this manual and your repair parts list h;andywith the model number, serial number and purchase date.
PROBLEM
•RANGE DISPLAY
IS FLASHING =F"
AND ANUMBER
•OVEN DOES NOT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
. Function error
• Controls not set properly
DON'T CALL FOR SERVICE
UNTIL YOU CHECK
•Let oven cool down for 1hour. Place oven
back into operation. If problem repeats, call
for service.
Check self clean instructions.
CLEAN; OR POOR
CLEANING
RESULTS
Clean cycle interrupted too
soon
•Oven too dirty
Heavily soiled ovens requlre a 3 1/2 hour clean
cycle.
Heavy spillovers should be removed before
setting self-clean cycle.
•OVEN DOOR WILL • Clean cycle not complete • Oven must cool below lock temperature.
NOT UNLOCK
• TONE DOES NOT • Tone has been altered • Push and hold CLEAR/OFF for 10 seconds.
SOUND
• FOODS DO NOT •Improper rack position .
BROIL PROPERLY
, Oven preheated
•Improper utensil used
• Improper broiling time
• Oven door open
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t
OVEN SMOKES Dirty oven
Broiler pan full of grease left
in oven
Check broiler pan placement In brolling
section,
Do not preheat when broiling.
Use broiler pan and grid supplied wtth range.
Check broiling chart in broiling section,
Close oven door,
•Check for heavy spillover.
•Clean pan and grid after each use,
• Be sure that the sump (grease well) Is to the
front of the range when broiling.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (co..r, ued)
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE UNTIL YOU CHECK
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=' OVEN LIGHT
"OVEN BURNERS
DO NOT WORK
•FOODS DO NOT
BAK[ PROPERLY
• Light switch in off position
• Light bulb
• Gas supply not connected
or not turned on. If using
LP. gas, tank may be empty°
• Appliance not properly
grounded or polarizedo This
can affect spark ignition (on
models so equipped).
• Control not programmed
properly
Burners not adjusted
properly
• Oven not preheated long
enough
•Improper rack or pan
placement
,Oven vent blocked or
covered
oImproper use of foil
• Improper temperature
setting for utensil used
• Recipe not followed
•Improper thermostat
calibration
•Using improper cookware
. Check switch setting.
• Check or replace light bulb; see use and care
Instructions,
Check the reducer shut-off valve and the gas
supply shut*off valve to be sure they are open
(see Installation section).
If using L.P_ gas, Is there any gas in the L.P.
tank?
Check installation section,
•Check Range Control Instructions In this
manual.
• See the installation section,
-Be sure to preheat until notification tone
Sounds.
- Maintain uniform air space around pans and
utensils; see oven cooking section.
•Be sure oven vent is not blocked.
. Refer to broiling instructions.
*Reduce temperature 25° for glass or dull/
darkened pans,
• Is recipe tested and reliable?
. Check oven temperature adjustment
procedures (next page).
•See oven cooking section.
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;DO-IT-YOURSELF OVEN TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than
the oven It replaced. We recommend that you use your
new oven afew weeks to become more familiar with it,
following the times given In your recipes as a guide.
Your oven has been preset to maximize cooking
efficiency. If you think your new oven is too hot
(burning foods), or not hot enough (foods are under:.
cooked) you can adjust the temperature yourself. The
appearance and texture of foods is a better Indlcator of
oven accuracy than an Inexpensive oven thermometer.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in the grocery
store, to readjust the temperature setting of your
new oven. These thermometers can vary by 20°-40°F.
Also, you must open the oven door to read the
thermometer and this changes the temperature of the
oven.
To decide how much to change the temperature, set the
oven temperature 25°F higher (if foods are under-
cooked) or 25°F lower (If foods are burning) than the
temperature In your recipe, then bake. The results of
this "test" should give you an idea of how much the
temperature should be changed°
To adjust temperature follow these instructions:
oPress the UP arrow to Increase your
oven's temperature up to+35°FtOTTER.
Pressthe DOWNarrow padto decrease
your oven's temperature down to -35°
COOLER.
4, When your selection Iscomplete press
the CLOCK pad to return to the time of
day_
Your oven's thermostat will retain this temperature
adjustment untll each of the four steps above are
repeated. This adjustment will remain in memory even
after a power failure.
You will not need to do anylhlng elseo Bake as you
n_rmally would. This adjustment will not affect broil or
clean temperature.
1. Press the BAKE pad.
2_ Press the UP arrow pad to set 5500 and
UMiVlEDIATELY press and HOLD the
BAKE pad for 10 seconds until the
clock disappears and thedlsplay shows
a two digit figure.
(This two digit number may vary
according to the original factory
settlng.)
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