Kenmore 790.3262 Series User manual

Kenmore Elite®
Gas Range
Estufa de gas
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.3262*
P/N 139901307 Rev B
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ............................................................2
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................................. 9
Using Proper Cookware ...........................................................................9
Cookware Material Types .......................................................................9
Using a Wok (not supplied) .....................................................................9
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size .........................................................11
Home Canning ..........................................................................................11
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................ 12
Setting Surface Burners ..........................................................................12
Before Setting Oven Controls................................................................... 13
Oven Vent Location .................................................................................13
Setting Oven Controls ............................................................................... 14
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 30
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 34
Oven Baking .............................................................................................34
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................35
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty
When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To
arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663).
U.S.A. Warranty Coverage
•One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance
For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship.
•Two Year Limited Warranty on Ceramic Cooktop (if equipped)
For two years from the date of purchase, if a ceramic cooktop fails due to thermal shock, or a ceramic cooktop element is defective, a free
replacement part will be supplied. After the first year from purchase date, you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation.
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
Canada Warranty Coverage
•Two Year Limited Warranty on Appliance
For two years from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this appliance fails due to defects in
material or workmanship. If the appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this coverage applies for only 90 days from the
purchase date. For information concerning possible additional coverage, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the
product.
3. Consumable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, incandescent light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all
instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warran-
ties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year in the U.S., or two years in Canada, or the shortest period allowed
by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations
may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.*
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation
expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Air curtain or other overhead range hoods,
which operate by blowing a downward air
flow on to a range, shall not be used in
conjunction with gas ranges other than when
the hood and range have been designed,
tested and listed by an independent test
laboratory for use in combination with each
other.
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven, near surface units or in the storage
drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This
includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such
as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the range.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is
not hazard related.
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
—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,
servicer or the gas supplier.

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Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of a range can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the range. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other
injury.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Important: Important Safety Notice - The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances
known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
appliance and be killed.
• Verify the device is
engaged with the
countertops or that the device has been
installed to the walls of the cabinet, the
wall, or the floor as per the installation
instructions
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged
with the countertop, the walls of the
cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the
installation instructions when the
appliance is moved.
• Do not operate the appliance without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
To check if the anti-tip
bracket is installed prop-
erly, use both arms to
grasp the rear edge of the
appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt
appliance forward. When properly
installed, the appliance should not tilt
forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.

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Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
•Remove all tape and packaging before
using the range. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the range.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
•Proper Installation—Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.- latest edition, or in
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/
CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest edition, or
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and
local code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this range.
•User Servicing—Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
range.
•Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in case of an emergency.
•Never modify or alter the construction of
an range by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the range.
•Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.
•For electric ignition models only--Do not
attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always
turn off the range. If the range is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
•Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
•Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
•Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning.
•Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the range
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven.
•Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The
oven vent is located below the backguard.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
•Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.

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•Placement of Oven Racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, use extreme caution and do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in
oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the
rack.
•Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
•Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper instal-
lation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock, or fire.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust
flame size so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the burner
flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
•Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the
surface element unit before turning it on,
and turn the element off before removing
the pan.
•When flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn the fan on.
•Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer’s recommen-
dations for cooktop use.
•Use proper pan size — This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion
of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element
will also improve efficiency.
•Utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over adjacent surface
elements — To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with
the utensil, the handle of the utensil should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
•Never leave surface elements unattended
at high heat settings — Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
•Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
•Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting top burners. Visually check
that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
RANGE
Before manually cleaning any
part of the range, be sure all controls are
turned off and the range is cool. The range
may be hot and can cause burns.
•Clean the range regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Pay particular attention to the area
around each surface element. Do not
allow grease to accumulate.
•Always follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
•Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
•Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
•Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-
cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
•Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
•Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING
ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE
OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and
oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface cooking units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and
oven door window.
CONVERSION TO L.P. GAS
Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer
or electrician.
Any additions, changes or
conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the applica-
tion needs must be made by a qualified tech-
nician.
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance. The L.P.
conversion kit is provided with this appliance
and is located on the lower REAR (back side)
panel of the range. Before installing the kit
be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instruc-
tions and follow them carefully when making
the installation.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an
extension cord, or remove the grounding
prong from the electrical power cord. Failure
to follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
For personal safety, the range must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsi-
bility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle, installed by a qualified techni-
cian.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
PRODUCT RECORD
In this space below, record the date of
purchase, model, and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial
number printed on an identification plate.
See Figure 2 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
To locate the serial plate open oven door
(some models) or warmer drawer (some
models). The serial plate is attached to left
side oven frame.
Figure 1: Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
Figure 2: Serial plate location

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the range cooktop.
Important:
Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the
range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the
cooktop.
Important:
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting
needed for best cooking results. Always use a utensil for its
intended purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Some
utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The
most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
and pitting).
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Important note:
Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure
cookers may be used but must conform to the above recom-
mended cookware requirements.
Using a Wok (not supplied)
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
available in most cookware or hardware stores. Round
bottomed woks (with a support ring that does not extend
beyond the burner unit) may also be used. The metal ring was
designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large
amounts of liquids (soup making) or fat (frying).
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be
in direct contact with the grates.
Do not use a wok if it is equipped with a metal
ring that extends beyond the burner unit. Because this ring traps
heat, the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged.
For best cooking results, cook-
ware should have flat bottoms
that rest level on the surface
burner grate. Before using
cookware, check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bot-
tom of the cookware (See
Figure 3). Be sure to follow rec-
ommendations for using cook-
ware (See Figure 4).
Figure 3: Testing cookware
Figure 4: Cookware recommendations
Figure 5: Cookware recommendations
CORRECT
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
INCORRECT
• Curved and warped pan bot-
toms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more
than 2.5 cm (1”).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond unit.

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating
the Surface Burners
To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame
size.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
before operating the cooktop burners.
Important notes:
•Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
•When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps
are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
•For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the gas orifice port opening.
On round style burners, the burner cap lip should fit snug into
the center of burner head and rest level (See Figure 6).
Refer to Figure 7 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-
ment.
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the
burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly
seated (See Figure 8). When the burner cap lip makes contact
inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the
burner cap click. Please note that the burner cap should not
move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to
side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps
are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
Installing Burner Grates
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface element may still
be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop
before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest
inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align
into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each
other and against the sides of the recess (See Figure 9).
Figure 6: Burner cap lip placement
Figure 7: Burner cap placement
Burner cap lip
Burner cap
Burner head
Burner head
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Figure 8: Checking the fit
Figure 9: Burner grates placement

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge
of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy and
increases your risk of being burned by the flame (See Figure 10).
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A
good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted
room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or
clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then turn to a
lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations
in Table 1 as a guide for determining proper flame size for
various types of cooking.)
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface
knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the
fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so
quickly that the center will be under cooked. Do not attempt to
deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither
brown or cook properly.
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful
micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed
completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but
steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required
time.
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Web site and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.
Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric
coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on
the burner grates.
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check
with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service
or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-
mation.
•It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
•Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
•Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid
canning on the same burner unit all day.
Figure 10: Correct and incorrect flame settings
Table 1: Flame size recommendations1
1. These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum
pans with lids. Settings may vary when using cookware made
from different materials.
Flame Size* Type of Cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces;
gravies; steaming
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing
correct
flame setting
incorrect
flame setting

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Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Burners
Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized
surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger
volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to
select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food
being prepared.
The smaller simmer burner (on some models) is best suited for
simmering delicate sauces, etc.
The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking
needs. Some models are equipped with a center burner.
The larger power burners (on some models) or turbo boil burner
(on some models) are recommended for bringing large quanti-
ties of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quanti-
ties of food.
To set surface burners:
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or any material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.
When operating the oven, it is possible for
residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventu-
ally transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door.
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be
sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counter-
clockwise out of the OFF position (See Figure 11).
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE
position. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and
turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the
control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.
Important notes:
•Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE
position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the
control knob setting remains in the LITE position.
•When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position,
all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time.
However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
•Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking areas at the same time unless the cookware
was designed for that purpose, such as griddles. This can
cause uneven heating results.
•In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting
surface burners manually. To light a surface burner, hold a
lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface
control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in and turn
knob to desired setting.
Figure 11: Surface control knob

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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented in the center rear on the cooktop (See
Figure 12). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this
vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the
oven and good baking results. Steam or moisture may appear
near the oven vent, this is normal. Do not block oven vent.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any
other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy
heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt
to the interior of the oven.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using.
Important note:
Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories from
oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks when performing
Self Clean. If the oven racks are not removed, they may discolor.
Oven Rack Descriptions
•Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
•The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional
stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
•To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven
rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or
roasting large cuts of meat.
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back
of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the
cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Figure 12: Do not block oven vent location
Oven Vent
Figure 13: Oven rack types
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oven rack
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Oven Controls
1. Timer Set/Off - Use to set and cancel timer. Timer does not
stop or start the cooking process.
2. Add 1 Minute - Each press of this feature adds one minute
of time to an active timer. Pressing Add 1 Minute will start
timer when timer is idle.
3. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed
for cooking.
4. Delay Start - Use to set a delay cooking feature or delay
self clean.
5. Slow Cook - Use for cooking foods requiring long cooking
times at lower temperatures.
6. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm in the oven
for up to 3 hours after cooking.
7. Pre Heat - Use to bring oven to desired temperature for
cooking.
8. Cakes Breads - Use for baking bread and pastries.
9. Conv Convert - Use to convert regular recipe temperature
to a convection recipe temperature.
10. Meat Probe - Use to set for cooking with probe feature.
11. Self Clean - Use to select the self clean function.
12. Conv Bake - Use to cook with convection feature.
13. Bake - Use to select normal baking function.
14. START - Use for starting all cooking functions
15. Broil - Use to select broiling function.
16. Conv Roast - Use for roasting hams, turkey, roasts.
17. Oven Light - Use to turn oven light on and off.
18. STOP - Use to stop any cooking function.
19. Clock - Use with numeric keys to set the time of day.
20. Oven Lockout - Use to lock oven door and control panel.
21. Numeric keys - Use to enter temperatures and cooking
times, and use to enter time of day when setting clock.
Minimum and maximum control settings
All of the cooking features listed have minimum and maximum
time and temperature settings that may be entered into the
control. An entry error tone (three short beeps) will sound if the
entry of the temp or time is below the minimum allowable
setting or above the maximum setting for the cooking feature.
123
456
789
10 11
12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
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Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature Min. Temp. or Time Max. Temp. or Time
Bake 170°F (77° C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil 400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C)
Timer 1 minute 11 hrs. 59 mins.
Self Clean 2 hours 4 hours
Conv Bake 300°F (149° C) 550°F (288°C)
Conv Roast 300°F (149° C) 550°F (288°C)
Slow Cook LO 225°F (108°C) HI 275°F (134°C)
Warm & Hold 170°F (77° C) 3 hours
Cook Time 1 minute 11:59
Delay time 12 hr 1:00 12:59
Delay time 24 hr 0:00 23:59
Clock 12 hr 1:00 12:59
Clock 24 hr 0:00 23:59

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Setting Oven Controls
Setting The Clock
When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the
display (See Figure 14). The time of day must first be set before
operating the oven.
To set clock to 1:30:
1. Press Clock.
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keys.
3. Press .
Important note:
The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean,
Delay Start, or cooking feature is active.
Add 1 Minute
Use Add 1 Minute to set additional minutes to the timer. Each
press of the key will add 1 minute. If Add 1 Minute is pressed
when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin
counting down from 1 minute.
To add 2 minutes to the timer:
•Press Add 1 Minute twice.
Setting Timer
Use the minute timer to track cooking times without interfering
with the cooking process. The timer may be set from a minimum
time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set timer for 5 minutes:
1. Press Timer Set/Off.
2. Enter 5 using numeric key.
3. Press . When set time ends, END will show in the
display and the control will sound a beep three times every
30 seconds until Timer Set/Off key is pressed.
To cancel the timer when active, press Timer Set-Off again.
Important note:
•The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra minute timer that will beep when the set
time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while
using any of the other oven functions.
•When the timer is set for more than 1 hour, it will display
hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1
hour remains, the display counts down in minutes and
seconds. With less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds
will display.
•If the timer is active during a cooking process, the timer will
show in the display. To view the status of any other active
oven function, press the key of the cooking function once,
and it will appear in the display for a few seconds.
Setting 12 hour or 24 hour display mode
The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hour or 24 hour
modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours.
To set 12 hour or 24 hour display mode:
1. Press and hold Clock for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day
display modes (See Figure 15).
3. Press to accept choice.
Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour
Energy Saving
The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy
Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for
more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to
override this feature to bake continuously.
To change between continuous bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving
feature:
1. Press and hold Timer Set/Off for 6 seconds
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On
feature (See Figure 16).
3. Press to accept choice
Figure 14: 12:00 in display before setting clock
Figure 15: 12 Hr dAy (L) and 24 Hr dAy (R) settings
Figure 16: 12 hr energy saving (L) and continuous setting (R)

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Setting Oven Controls
Changing Oven Temperature Display - Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C):
The oven control is preset for temperatures in °F when shipped
from the factory. The control can be changed to display either
°F or °C.
To change the display to °F or °C:
1. Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds.
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press Self Clean to
toggle between °F and °C temperature display modes.
3. Press to accept choice.
Important note:
The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the
cooking process or if a Delay Start has been set or Self Clean is
active.
Setting Silent or Audible Control mode
Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible
tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and
later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones.
To set for silent or audible mode:
1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds.
2. Press Self Clean to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF.
3. Press to accept choice.
Setting Oven Controls Lockout
The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock
the oven control keys.
To activate the oven lockout features:
1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold Oven Lockout for 3 seconds. door Loc will
appear in the display (See Figure 19). The motor driven
door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door
automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15
seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once door is
locked, Loc will appear in the display.
To cancel the oven lockout feature:
1. Press and hold Oven Lockout for 3 seconds. The motor door
latch will begin unlocking the oven door automatically. Do
not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the
oven door to completely unlock.
2. When the Loc message no longer displays, the oven door
may be opened, and the oven control keys will be available
for use.
Important note:
•To avoid damage to the oven door latching mechanism, do
not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the
door Loc message is displayed.
•If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is active, the
control will triple beep indicating the key action is not
available when the oven lockout feature is active.
Operating Oven Lights
The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven
door is opened. The oven light will not operate during a self
clean cycle.
Press to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever
the oven door is closed.
The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven
interior and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield
protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be
in place whenever the oven is in use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing Oven Light
(some models)” on page 32.
Figure 17: Display showing Fahrenheit (L) and Celsius (R)
Figure 18: Display showing audible (L) and silent (R) operation
Figure 19: Display showing door locking (L) and in locked (R)
position

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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Preheat
The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking
temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set
temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.
When the oven is finished preheating, the preheat feature will
perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain the oven
set temperature until cancelled.
Preheat may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
To set Preheat with default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C):
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior, oven
racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
1. Press Pre Heat.
2. Press .
To cancel preheating at anytime, press .
To set Preheat to 450°F (232°C):
1. Press Pre Heat.
2. Press 4 5 0 (2 3 2) using numeric keys.
3. Press .
To cancel preheating at any time, press .
Important note:
•When setting Bake or any cooking feature that preheats the
oven (except Broil), the Convection fan will turn on and stay
on until the oven reaches set temperature.
•Preheating is not necessary when roasting meats or cooking
casseroles.
•For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes,
pastries, and breads, use the standard bake and convection
bake functions for best results.
Setting Bake
Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using
normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating
when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food
in the oven. During preheat, the convection fan will run to help
heat the oven to the set temperature. The fan will turn off once
the set temperature is reached.
Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
To set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F (218°C):
1. Press Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 (2 1 8) using numeric keys.
3. Press .
To cancel Bake at any time, press .
For best results:
•Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
•Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware,
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recom-
mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,
cookies, and muffins.
•Do not open oven door often. Opening the door will reduce
the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time.
•When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
•For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks,
place racks in positions 2 and 4. When baking using two
oven racks, position bakeware as shown
in Figure 21 . Allow
at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for
proper air circulation.
•Layer cakes will have best results when using the Cakes/
Breads function.
Figure 20: Oven in preheat mode for baking
Figure 21: Rack positions (L) and pan spacing (R)
recommendations
1
2
3
5
4

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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Convection Bake
The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven (See Figure 22). This
improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and
browning results. It also gives better baking results when using
two oven racks at the same time.
Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly with
the convection feature, it is advisable to reduce recipe’s recom-
mended temperature by 25° for best results. Follow the recipe’s
instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
Convection Bake may be set for any oven temperature between
170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Benefits of the convection bake feature:
•Foods may cook up to 25% faster, saving time and energy.
•Multiple rack baking.
For Best Results:
•Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
•Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides
or very low side to allow heated air to circulate around the
food.
•Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or over browning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent over browning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies, and muffins
•Opening the oven door too often will allow heat to escape
and extend the time needed for proper baking.
•When baking, allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space
between bakeware for proper air circulation.
•For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks,
place racks in positions 2 and 4.
•When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
To set Convection Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350°F (177°C):
1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Press .
To cancel Convection Bake at any time, press .
Note:
•The convection fan will begin rotating 6 minutes after
Convection Bake, Convection Roast, or Convection Convert
has been activated.
•If the oven door is opened when the convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
•When using Convection Bake, cook time reductions may
vary depending on the amount and type of food being
cooked.
•When baking using two oven racks, position the bakeware
as shown in Figure 23.
•Layer cakes will have best results when using the Cakes/
Breads function.
Figure 22: Air circulation in the convection function
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 23: Convection rack positions (L) and pan placement (R)
1
2
3
5
4

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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Convection Convert
Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the
cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to
the lower temperature required for convection baking.
When Convection Convert is used with a timed Convection Bake
setting of 20 minutes or more, the Convection Convert function
will display a CF message as a reminder to check food when the
bake time is 75% complete (See Figure 24). At this time the oven
control will sound one long beep at regular intervals until the set
cook time has finished.
To program oven for Convection Convert with recipe tempera-
ture of 425°F (218°C) and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 (2 1 8) using numeric keys.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Cook Time.
5. Enter 3 0 using numeric keys.
6. Press to accept.
7. Press Conv Convert. The set bake temperature will convert
to a lower temperature and begin baking process.
To cancel Convection Convert at any time, press .
Important note:
•When using Convection Convert feature, Cook Time reduc-
tions may vary depending on the oven set temperature.
•The convection fan will begin rotating once Convection
Bake, Convection Roast, or Convection Convert has been
activated.
•If the oven door is opened when any convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
Cakes and Breads
The Cakes Breads functions are designed to give optimum
baking performance for cakes or breads. These functions work
well for baking cakes, brownies, pies (fresh or frozen), baked
custards, cheesecakes, breads, rolls, biscuits, muffins, and corn-
bread.
The Cakes function provides a preheat with a gentle cycling of
heat, giving cakes more volume and allowing delicate foods to
cook more evenly.
The Breads function adds a special preheat feature to the bake
cycle that thoroughly heats the oven from top to bottom to give
more evenly browned foods.
To set the Cakes or Breads features with a default temperature
of 350°F (177°C):
1. Arrange interior oven racks when cool. Preheat oven as
desired and place food in oven.
2. For Cakes, press the Cakes Breads until CAKES appears in
the oven control display (See Figure 25).
For Breads, press the Cakes Breads until BREADS appears in
the oven control display (See Figure 26).
3. Press .
Important note:
•Dark or dull pans and glass absorb more heat than shiny
bakeware resulting in dark, over browned, or under cooked
foods. To prevent this, it may be necessary to reduce the
oven temperature or cook time of some foods.
•Do not open the oven door too often. Opening the door will
reduce the temperature in the oven.
•Breads will have better results baking on a single oven rack.
•Layer cakes will have best results when using the Cakes/
Breads function.
Important:
Use the same pan placement recommendations and rack
positions used with convection bake. For multi-rack baking of
cakes and breads, this is the preferred recommended settings.
Figure 24: Check Food reminder shown in display.
Figure 25: Oven set for Cake baking
Figure 26: Oven set for Bread baking

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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically
turn the oven function off after a desired length of time.
To program oven to bake with oven default temperature of
350°F (177°C) and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 3 0 using numeric keys.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Bake.
5. Press .
When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window, and the oven will shut-
off automatically (See Figure 27). The oven control will beep
three times every 30 seconds as a reminder until is
pressed.
Important note:
•The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake, Convection
Bake, Convection Roast, Slow Cook, and Pre Heat. Cook
Time will not operate with the Broil function.
•The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes
unless oven is set for continuous cooking.
•To check the time remaining during a timed cooking
function, press Cook Time once, and the time remaining will
appear in the display momentarily.
Setting Delay Start
Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or
cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time
of day is set correctly.
To program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5:30, to shut-off
automatically after 50 minutes, and for baking at 375°F
(190°C):
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refriger-
ator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 5 0 using numeric keys.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Delay Start.
5. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric keys.
6. Press to accept.
7. Press Bake.
8. Enter 3 7 5 (1 9 0) using numeric keys.
9. Press .
When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off
automatically (See Figure 27). The oven control will beep three
times every 30 seconds as a reminder until key is pressed.
Important note:
•Delay Start may be set using a 24 hr clock. To set clock for
24 Hr operation, see “Setting 12 hour or 24 hour display
mode” on page 15 for more information.
•The Delay Start feature may be used with Convection Bake,
Convection Roast, Convection Convert, Bake, Slow Cook, Pre
Heat, and Self Clean. Delay Start or Cook Time will not
operate with the Broil function.
Figure 27: Display showing cooking has ended