Kenmore 790.9731 Series User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Usa y Cuidada
English /Espaiol
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Table of Contents
Appliance Warranty ................................................................... 2
Product Record ............................................................................. 2
Serial Plate Location ................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 3-5
Range Features ............................................................................ 6
Before Setting Surface Controls ................................................ 7
Setting Surface Controls ......................................................... 8-11
Surface Cooking ......................................................................... 12
Before Setting the Oven Controls ....................................... 12-14
Control Pad Features .................................................................. 15
Setting the Clock ........................................................................ 16
Consumer Defined Control ....................................................... 17
Setting Oven Controls .......................................................... 18-25
Self-Cleaning ........................................................................ 26-27
Adiusting the Oven Temperature ............................................. 27
General Care & Cleaning .................................................. 28-32
Before You Call .................................................................... 33-34
Protection Agreements .............................................................. 35
Sears Service .............................................................................. 36
I(enmore 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 clue to a defect in material or
workmanship.
•Two Year Limited Warranty an Ceramic Coaktop (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 pri-
vate family purposes.
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 war-
ranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year in the U.S. or the
shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Haffman Estates, IL 60179
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 the serial plate.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
Serial Plate
Location
You will find the model
and serial number
printed on the serial
plate. The serial plate is
located as shown.
Please carefully read and save these instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using
the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic
bags after unpacking the appliance. 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 National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 (USA) or CSA
C22.1, PART 1 (Canada)-Iatest edition and local
code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for
this appliance.
Tip Over Hazard
•A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device has
been installed to floor or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range 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.
Range __
Leveling
Leg _ Anti-Tip
__ Bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of range back. Carefully attempt to tilt
range forward. When properly installed, the
range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
•In case of an emergency, know how to
disconnect the electrical power to the appliance
at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
User Servicing. Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified technician to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage
to the appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or
any other part of the product.
•Remove the oven door from any unused
appliance if it is to be stored or discarded.
Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling
down on the door of this appliance can result in
serious injuries and may also cause damage to
the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the appliance.
•Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials
should not be stored near surface units. This
includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such
as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well
as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result in
fire or property damage.
Do not use the ovens for storage.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above an appliance.
Children climbing on the appliance to reach items
could be seriously injured.
•Do not leave children alone. Children should
not be left alone or unattended in the area
where an appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACES, OVEN HEATING
ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES. Surface
units may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface 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
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven
vent openings and surfaces near these openings,
oven door and window.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using
the appliance. Do not let clothing or other
flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
•Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires.
Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking
soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
•Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot
heating surface units. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers.
Buildup of pressure may cause the container to
burst and result in injury.
IMPORTANTmDo not attempt to operate the
appliance during a power failure. If power fails,
always turn off the appliance. If the appliance is
not turned off and the power resumes, it will begin
to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset
the clock and oven function.
Electronic controllers can be
damaged by cold temperatures. When you use
your range for the first time, or if it has been used
for a long period of time, make sure that it has
been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F
for at least 3hours before connecting it to the
power supply.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOl(TOP
Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit
before turning it on, and then turn the unit off
before removing the pan.
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. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the surface
heating unit to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil
to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and
not extend over adjacent surface units. To
reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil.
Never leave surface units unattended m
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
accumulations that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt.
Glazed cooking utensilsmOnly certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Use Care When Opening an Oven Door_Stand
to the side of the appliance 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 upper
oven is vented at the back of the cooktop and
the lower oven at the center trim. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven is operating
may cause severe burns. Also, do not place
plastic or heat-sensitive items near the oven vent.
These items could melt or ignite.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire
rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing
so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool.
Remove all utensils from the rack before removing
rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use pot holders and grasp the
rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let pot
holders contact the hot oven element or interior of
the oven.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain
and be kept away from the high heat of the
broiler.
The health of some birds is
extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during
the self-clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to
another well ventilated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan
ventilation hoods and grease filters should be
kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.
Clean Ventilating Hoods FrequentlymGrease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood
or filter. Follow manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.
• Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could
ignite.
• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp
cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break.
Disconnect the appliance or shut off: the power to
the appliance before removing and replacing the
bulb.
•Protective linersmDO NOT USE ALUMINUM
FOIL TO LINE THE OVEN BOTTOM. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock, or fire.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN MODELS
FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOl(TOPS
Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop_lf
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
Clean cooktop glass with caution_lf a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn.
Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.
•Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts
of the appliance listed in this Use & Care
Guide. Before using the self-cleaning cycle of
the appliance, remove the broiler pan and any
utensils stored in the appliance.
•Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
•Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part of the
appliance. Save these instructionsfor future reference.

Range Features
Your Range includes:
1. Electronic oven control with kitchen timer.
2. Left front element control.
3. Left rear element control.
4. Warm zone control.
5. Right rear element control.
6. Right front element control.
7. Lower oven self-clean door latch.
8. Lower oven vent.
9. Broil element.
10. Self-cleaning oven interior.
11. Lower oven convection bake cooking system.
12. Oven interior light with removable cover.
13. Adjustable porcelain interior oven rack(s).
14. Large 1-piece oven door handle.
15. Full width lower oven door with window.
16. Full width upper oven door with window.
17. 5"/7" double radiant element.
18. Warm and ready element.
19. 6" simmer flex radiant element.
20. 9" turbo radiant element.
21. 6"/9"/12" triple radiant element.
22. Ceramic glass cooktop.
NOTE: The features of your range may vary according to
model type & color.

Before Setting Surface Controls
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of
the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop
to the cookware. Only fiat-bottom cookware should be
used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements.
F_lr_ The areas surrounding the elements may
become hot enough to cause burns.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and
in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
- a 5/7 inch double element located at the left rear position;
- a 6 inch simmer flex element located at the right rear
position;
- a 6/9/12 inch triple element located at the right front
position;
- a 9 inch turbo boil radiant element located at the left
front position;
- a Warm Zone located at the center rear position.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and
consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
_ Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range 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 surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Important notes:
•Never place or saddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking elements at the same time unless the
utensil is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven
heating results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to
fracture (for ceramic cooktop models only).
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI
setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic
smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat.
• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care &
Cleaning and Before You Call sections in this Use & Care
Guide.
Note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity
of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface
will turn green when the element is first turned off. This
phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its
original white color after it has completely cooled down.

Setting Surface Controls
Surface Cooking Settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the surface element power
level setting needed for best cooking results.
The suggested settings found in the chart are based when cooking
with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans. Simmer & Warm and Keep
Warm settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities
of foods warm such as stews and soups. These settings are ideal
for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.
Recommended Settings for Surface Elements
Setting Type of Cooking
Hi (High) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
6-8 Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
(Medium high)
4-6 Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
(Medium) gravies, steam vegetables
2-4 Keep foods cooking, poach,2-4 stew
(Medium low)
Lo -2 (Low) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 1
Important notes:
•For efficient cooking, turn off: the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on
a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and
adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer
to chart above for suggested power level settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off:, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smooth
top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur
more often if cookware is too small for the radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat.
• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.
Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements
_Jl_ Radiant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off:. The glass
surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
__'_ Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range 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 surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
To Operate the Single Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting. Turn the knob to adjust
the setting if desired.
3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control
knob to OFF before removing the cookware.
Figure 2
Using Simmer Flex TM
Element
The Simmer Flex TMfeature
off:ers more precise control
to simmer your favorite
meal. The left side of the
control area is used to
adjust the simmer settings.
The right side of the control
area is used as a regular
single element (Figure 3).
The cooktop graphics will
be clearly marked with this
feature.
Using Turbo Boil Flex TM
Element
The Turbo Boil Flex TM feature
off:ers power to melt, warm,
simmer and boil without
moving the pot from element
to element. The Turbo Boil
Flex TMwill bring food items
to boil much quicker and
may be used when preparing
larger quantities of food.
The cooktop graphics will
be clearly marked with this
feature.
SIMMER FLEX
OFF
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Figure 3
TURBO BOIL FLEX
OFF
WARM & •
SIMMER
2
4MED
Figure 4
TURBO
BOIL

Setting Surface Controls
Operating Dual Radiant Surface Elements
(Some models)
F_'_ Radiant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass
surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface istouched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range 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 surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Important notes:
•For efficient cooking, turn off: the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide
and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. Refer to chart above for suggested power level
settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off:, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smooth
top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur
more often if cookware is too small for the radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat.
• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.
To Operate the Dual Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to
begin heating both, the inner and outer portions of the
element (Marked double - see figure 1) If only the inner
heating portion is needed (marked single - see figure
2) for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob
counterclockwise.
.
Note: You may switch from the single or double settings
at any time during cooking.
When cooking has completed, turn the surface control
knob to OFF before removing the cookware.
•SINGLEOFF DOUBLE
LO
Figure 1- Heating with both portion.
•SINGLEOFF DOUBLE

Setting Surface Controls
Operating Triple Radiant Surface Elements
(Some models)
The triple radiant element (some models) has three element
portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2(double), or
3(triple) element portions together.
F_'_ Radiant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass
surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface istouched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range 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 surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Important notes:
•For efficient cooking, turn off: the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide
and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. Refer to chart above for suggested power level
settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off:, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smooth
top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur
more often if cookware is too small for the radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not fiat.
• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is
too small for the surface heating area.
To Operate the Triple Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to
begin heating all, the inner, middle and outer portions
of the element (Marked triple - see figure 1). If the two
inner heating portions are needed turn the knob at
position marked double (Marked double - see figure
2). If only inner heating portion is needed for smaller
cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise
(Marked single - see figure 3).
Note: You may switch from the single, double or triple
settings at any time during cooking. Please note that all
three portions will adjust to the same power level.
3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control
knob to OFF before removing the cookware.
OFF
HI • • LO
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DOUBLE
Figure 1 - Heating with all portions
OFF
HI • • LO
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DOUBLE
Figure 2 - Heating with the two inner portions
OFF
HI • • LO
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DOUBLE
Figure 3 - Heating with inner portion only
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Setting Surface Controls
Warm Zone Surface Element (Some models)
The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature
to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies,
casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe
dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the
warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should
be covered with a lid to maintain quality.
For best results, when keeping pastries or breads warm, the
cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and cooktop use on the warmer zone.
_rl__ Unlike other radiant surface element, the
warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot. The glass
surface may be still hot and burns can occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
F_'_ Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and
plates will not be hot.
_Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings
on top of the range 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 surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Important notes:
•Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can
melt onto the cooktop.
To Operate the Warm Zone Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Warm Zone
surface element.
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2. Press ....... then press .The Warm Zone indicator
light will appear in the display. Note: If no Start pad is
not touched within 5 seconds, the request to power the
Warm zone ON will clear.
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3. When it is time to serve food, touch w,,M.... pad once to
turn off the Warm Zone. The Warm Zone indicator will
turn OFF.
0@0
0 0
WARM ZONE
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Surface Cooking
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware
Cookware should have fiat bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness
by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See
Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
cookware as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results.
q
Figure 1
Correct Incorrect
U
• Curved and warped pan
t t bottoms.
• Flat bottom and straight _ .....
sides. ,............................... u
• Tight fitting lids. '---
• Weight of handle does not _1 I,-
tilt pan. Pan is well • Pan overhangs element by
balanced, more than one-half inch.
• Pan sizes match the _w
amount of food to be ..... [r u
prepared and the size of
the surface element. _ !*-
• Made of a material that • Pan is smaller than
conducts heat well. element.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter. • Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 2
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 & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the
ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which
will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
COPPER- Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
STAINLESS STEEL- Slow heat conductor with uneven
cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON- A poor heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL- Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
GLASS- Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Before Setting the Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
See illustration on left
side for venting location
of each oven. When the
oven is on, warm air is
released through the vent.
This venting is necessary
for proper air circulation
in the oven and good
baking results.
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Before Setting the Oven Controls
Types of oven racks
Important Note:
The oven racks are designed to fit the specific ovens they
are shipped in. The rack provided for the upper oven, if
placed in the lower oven, will not allow the door to close
properly. The racks provided for the lower oven and the
glide rack should only be used in the lower oven. When
returning racks to the oven, make sure they are placed
correctly for proper fit.
Flat handle __
oven rack oven rack
Glide rack
Oven Rack Descriptions
•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
step down positions from the standard flat rack design.
The offset design positions the base of the rack about half
of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be
used in most oven rack positions.
• The extendable glide rack allows you to extend food away
from the oven.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVE N RACKS WH EN THE OVEN ISCOOL
(PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN).
Recommended rack positions for baking and
convection baking Rack Positions
Food Lower oven Upper oven
Flat Glide
Rack Rack
Cookies, muffins, cakes, pies & frozen pizzas
To bake on:
1 rack 2 1 2
2 Flat racks 2 & 4 N,/A N/A
2 racks (1 fiat & 1 Glide) 4 1 N/A
Frozen pies, angel food cake, 1or 2 1 or 2
yeast, bread, casseroles, small 1
cuts of meat or poultry
Turkeyr roast or ham 1_ N/A N/A
Pizza 3_ 2 2
Offset Rack can be used. _ Offset Rack must be used
for best performance. Note: Always use oven mitts when
removing food.
Note: It is recommended not to introduce food into the oven
until the preheat cycle time is complete. During the preheat
cycle, both the bake and the broil elements are cycling which
may cause unsatisfactory cooking performance or premature
scorching of food if placed in oven prior to completion of the
preheat cycle.
Air Circulation in the Oven
If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple
racks, stagger cookware as shown.
For best air circulation and 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. The hot air must
circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even
heat to reach around the food.
_s Rack positions
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Using One Oven Rack
Using Multiple Oven Racks
Rack positions 13

Before Setting the Oven Controls
Removing, replacing, and arranging fiat or offset
oven racks
• 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.
_ Protective liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
_Be sure to remove all oven racks and
accessories before starting a self clean cycle.
_ 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.
Glide Racks
The glide rack is an extendable rack that makes food
preparation easier. It has glide tracks that allow the rack to
be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of
the oven wall.
Removing and replacing the glide racks
To remove the glide rack:
1. Lift up on the release lever located across the lower front
of the rack, as shown in figure 1.
2. While holding up the release lever (see figure 2), pull
the glide rack out of the oven until the stop position is
reached, use two hands if necessary.
3. Using both hands, grasp the upper and lower portions of
the glide rack (see figure 3).
4. Lift up the front of the rack slightly and continue to pull
the rack away from the oven.
5. Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack portions
together when removing or handling the glide rack. The
rack portions move independently and are difficult to
handle unless held together.
To replace the glide rack:
1. Grasp both upper and lower portions of the glide rack
(see figure 3).
2. Lift and hold the rack level between the oven cavity walls.
3. Tilt the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the rack
completely into position. Some force may be necessary to
make sure the oven rack has snapped into place.
Figure 1 - Extendable glide rack with release lever in
locked position
Figure 2 - Extendable glide rack with release lever in
unlocked position
Figure 3-Removing and replacing the oven glide rack.
14

Control Pad Features
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar
with the various features and functions of the oven as described below. Detailed instructions for each feature and function
follow later in this Use & Care Guide.
Oven Control Keypads
1. Bake - Used to enter the normal bake feature.
2. Broil - Used to select variable broil feature.
3. Cony Bake - Used to select the Convection Bake feature.
4. Cony Convert - Used to select the Convection Convert
feature.
5. Cony Roast - Used to select the convection roast mode.
6. Slow Cook - Used to select the Slow Cook Feature cycle.
7. Self Clean - Used to set a 2to 4hours Self-Clean cycle.
8. Warm & Hold - Used to set the Warm & Hold function.
9. Upper Oven - Used to select the upper oven.
10. Lower Oven - Used to select the lower oven.
11. 0 thru 9 number - Used to enter temperature and times.
12. START Used to start all oven features (not used with
Oven Light).
13. STOP - Used to cancel any oven function previously
entered except Clock and Timer. Also used to lockout
oven functions and door.
14. Timer On/Off - Used to set or cancel Timer. The minute
timer does not start or stop cooking.
15. Add 1 Minute - Used to add additional minutes to Timer.
16. Cook Time- Used to enter the length of the cook time
desired.
17. Delay Start - Used to set the desired start time for
baking. May be used with COOl< TIME to program a
delayed timed bake or clean cycle.
18. Clock Set - Used to set the time of day.
19. Oven Lock - Used to lock the oven key pads and oven
door.
20.Warm Zone - Used to set the warmer zone element.
21. Oven Light - Used to turn oven light ON and OFF.
Minimum & maximum control settings
All of the features listed below have minimum and maximum
time or temperature settings that may be entered into the
control. An ENTRY acceptance beep will sound each time a
control pad is touched (the Oven Lockout pad is delayed 3
seconds).
An ENTRY ERROR tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the entry
of the temperature or time is below the minimum or above the
maximum settings for the feature.
Feature
Bake
Broil
Timer
Self Clean
Conv Bake
Conv Convert
Conv Roast
Warm & Hold
Slow Cook
Cook Time
Delay Time 12 Hr.
Delay Time 24 Hr.
Min. Temp. or
time
170°F/77°C
400°F/205°C
0:01 Min.
2 hours
170°F/77°C
170°F/77°C
170°F/77°C
170°F/77°C
Lo (225°F/107°C)
0:01 Min.
1:00 Hr./Min.
0:00 Hr./Min.
Max. temp. or
time
550°F/288°C
550°F/288°C
11:50 Hr./Min.
4 hours
550°F/288°C
550°F/288°C
550°F/288°C
170°F/77°C
Hi (275°F/135°C)
11:59 Hr./Min.
12:59 Hr./Min.
23:59 Hr./Min.
15

Setting the Clock
Setting the Clock
The _ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set
for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been
preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the
range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the
range has been interrupted, the time in the display will flash.
Press _(_). The display will stop flashing.
Setting Kitchen Timer
The TIMER ON/OFF pad controls the Kitchen Timer feature.
The Kitchen Timer serves as an extra timer in the kitchen
that will beep when the set time has run out. It does not
start or stop cooking. The Kitchen Timer feature can be used
during any of the other oven control functions, except during
a self-clean operation. Refer to "Minimum and Maximum
Control Pad Settings" for time amount settings.
To set the clock (example below for 1:30)
1. Press _)_.."CLO" will appear in the display.
2. Press1 3 0 pads to set the time of day to 1:30. PressQ.
The time of day will appear in the display.
Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day display
1. Press and hold _ for 6seconds until "12Hr" or "24Hr"
appears in the display.
2. Press SELF CLEAN pad to switch between the 12 and 24
hour time of day display. The display will show either
"12Hr" or "24Hr".
3. Press _(_ to accept the change or press _ to reject the
change.
4. Reset the correct time as described in To set the Clock
above. Please note that if the 24 hour time of day mode
was chosen, the clock will now display time from 0:00
through 23:59 hours.
Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy
Saving
The TIMER ON/OFF and SELF CLEAN pads control the
Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The
oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy
Saving feature that will shut off: the oven if the oven control
is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven
can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous
Baking.
To set the Kitchen Timer (example: 5 minutes)
1. PressTIMER ON/OFF pad.
2. Pressthe number pads to set the desired time in the
display (example 5). Press Q. The time will begin to
count down in the display. Note: If Q is not pressed the
timer will return to the time of day after 30 seconds.
3. When the set time has run out, "End" and "TIMER" will
show in the display. The clock will sound with 3 beeps
every 7 seconds until TIMER pad is pressed.
To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run out
PressTIMER pad. The display will return to the time of day.
To Set Add 1 Minute Feature
The ADD 1 MINUTE pad is used to set the Add 1Minute
feature. When the ADD 1 MINUTE pad is pressed, 1minute
is added to the Minute Timer feature if this feature is
already active. If the Minute Timer feature is not active and
the ADD 1 MINUTE pad is pressed, the Minute Timer feature
will become active and will begin counting down from 1
minute. For further information on how to set the Minute
Timer feature see To Set the Minute Timer instructions above.
To set the control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour
Energy Saving features
1. Press and hold TIMER ON/OFF pad for 6seconds. After
6seconds "12Hr OFF" or "STAY On" will appear in the
display and the control will beep once.
2. Press SELF CLEAN to switch between the 12 Hour Energy
Saving and continuous bake features. Note: "12Hr OFF"
in the display indicates the control is set for the 12 Hour
Energy Saving mode and "STAY On" indicates the
control is set for the Continuous Bake feature.
3. Press _(_ to accept the change or press _ to reject the
change. 16

Consumer Defined Control
Note: The Consumer Defined Control features are adjustments
to the control that will not affect cooking results. These include
the Oven Lockout, Temperature Display and Silent Control
Operation features.
Setting Oven Lock Feature
The ov,_o_pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven
Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and
prevents the oven from being turned on. It does not disable
the clock, Kitchen Timer or the interior oven lights. The ovens
can be locked individually.
To activate the Oven Lockout feature
I. Press _ or [] pad.
2. Press and hold o_o_ for 3 seconds.
3. After 3 seconds, "DOOR", "LOCKED" will flash and
"Loc" will appear in the display. Once the oven door is
locked the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" indicator will stop
flashing and remain in the display. Allow 15 seconds for
the oven door to lock.
To reactivate normal oven operation:
1. Press _ or [] pad.
2. Press and hold ov0_c_Kfor 3 seconds. "LOC" will disappear
from the display. "DOOR" and "LOCKED" will flash in
the display until the oven door has completely unlocked.
3. The appliance is again fully operational.
Note: Because you can set the oven lockout individually, the
lower oven can be used when the upper oven lockout feature
is on.
Setting Silent Control Operation
The DELAY START and SELF CLEAN pads control the Silent
Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation
feature allows the oven control to be operated without
sounds or beeps whenever necessary. If desired the control
can be programmed for silent operation and later returned
to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps.
To change control from normal sound operation to
silent control operation
1. Press and hold DELAY START pad for 6seconds. After 6
seconds, "bEEP" (On) will appear in the display.
2. Press SELF CLEAN pad to switch between normal sound
operation and silent operation mode.
3. Press Q to accept the change or press (_) to reject the
change.
Note: The control will always beep at the end of a kitchen
timer and will beep when a set temperature has been
reached, even if the control is set to silent operation.
Setting Temperature Display mFahrenheit or
Celsius
The BROIL and SELF CLEAN pads control the Fahrenheit or
Celsius temperature display modes. The oven control can
be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or
Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display
in Fahrenheit. Note: both ovens will be changed at the same
time.
To change display from Fahrenheit to Celsius or
Celsius to Fahrenheit
1. PressBROIL pad and hold for 6seconds. A beep will
sound, "550" will appear "BROIL" will flash in the
display. After 6 seconds a beep will be heard and "F"
or "C" will appear in the display.
.
.
If "F" appears, the display is set to show temperatures
in Fahrenheit. If "C" appears, the display is set to show
temperatures in Celsius.
Press SELF CLEAN pad to switch between Fahrenheit or
Celsius display modes. The display will show either "F"
or IICII.
PressQ to accept the change or press Q to reject the
change.
Operating Oven Lights
The interior oven lights will turn ON when the oven door is
opened.
O
Press_,_,,to turn oven light ON an 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 lights, see Replacing oven lights
in the Care and Cleaning section.
Note: The oven light will not operate during self clean cycle.
17

Setting Oven Controls
Important Things to Know Before Setting any
Basic Oven Cooking Function
This appliance has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE,
CONV BAKE or CONV ROAST function with the oven set
temperature automatically set for 350°1:. However if desired,
the oven set temperature may be adjusted at any time
during the cooking process. You may also choose to add
aCOOK TIME or DELAY START with any of the functions
listed above.
Temperature Visual Display
Your oven is equipped with a temperature visual display.
When acooking mode is set, the actual temperature will
be shown in the display and will rise as the unit preheat.
When the unit has reached its target temperature, a chime
will sound to remind you to place the food in the oven.
This feature will be active with some cooking modes; bake,
convection bake and convection roast. NOTE: The lowest
temperature that can be displayed is 100°F.
Setting Bake
The BAKE pad controls normal baking. If preheating isnecessary,
refer to the Preheat Feature for instructions. The oven can be
programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F
(77°C to 288°C).
To set the Bake Temperature to 350°F
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2. Press_ or [] pad.
3. PressBAKE pad, "350" will automatically appear in the
display.
4. PressQ. The actual oven temperature will be
displayed. A beep will sound once the oven temperature
reaches 350°F.
Pressing _ will cancel the Bake feature at any time.
To change the Bake Temperature (example: changing
from 350 ° to 425°F)
1. After the oven has already been set to bake at 350°F
and the oven temperature needs to be changed to
425°F, press BAKE pad.
2. Press 4 25. "425 °'' will appear in the display.
3. PressQ. The actual oven temperature will be
displayed. A beep will sound once the oven temperature
reaches "425 °'' .
Pressing Q will cancel the Bake feature at any time.
Note: If the oven was recently heated from prior cooking
and has remained heated, the bake element symbol may
not show in the display immediately.
18

Setting Oven Controls
Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat
the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems
Cookies and biscuits
burn on the bottom.
Cakes too dark on top
or bottom.
Cakes not done in the
center.
Cakes not level.
Foods not done when
cooking time is up.
Baking Problems and Solutions Chart
Causes
•Cookies and biscuits put into the
oven before the preheating time
is completed.
• Oven rack overcrowded.
Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.
Cakes put into the oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or low.
• Oven too hot.
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
Range not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Oven too cool.
Oven overcrowded.
Oven door opened too
frequently.
Corrections
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
before placing food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm
(2" to 4") of air space on all sides when placed in the
oven.
• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
before placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/13°C lower than
recommended.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/13°C lower than
recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm
to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of space on all sides of pan.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water
on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is
uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling
the range.
• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of
clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/13°C higher than suggested
and bake for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the
ones to be used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended
baking time.
19

Setting Oven Controls
Setting Cook Time
The BAKE and COOl( TIME pads control the Cook Time
feature. The automatic timer of the Cook Time feature will
turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of
time you selected.
To program the oven to begin baking immediately
and to shut off automatically (example : Bake at
350°F for 30 minutes)
1. Be sure the clock is set for the correct time of day.
2. Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the
oven.
3. Press _ or [] pad.
4. Press BAKE pad.
5. Press Q. The actual oven temperature will be
displayed.
6. Press COOl( TIME pad.
7. Enter the desired baking time by pressing 3 0.
Note: Baking time can be set for any amount of time
between 1 minute to 11hours and 59 minutes.
8. Press _. The display returns to the time of day.
Note: After the Timed Bake feature has been activated,
press COOK TIME pad to display the bake time remaining
in the Timed Bake mode. Once Timed Bake has started
baking, a beep will sound when the oven temperature
reaches the set temperature.
Press Q when baking has finished or at any time to cancel
the Timed Bake feature.
When the timed bake finishes:
1. "End", and the time of day will show in display. The
oven will shut off automatically.
2. The control will beep 3 times. The control will continue
to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until _ is pressed.
Setting Delay Start
The BAKE, COOl( TIME and DELAY START pads control the
Delay Start feature. The automatic timer of the Delay Start
feature will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in
advance.
Note: If your clock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the
Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake cycle
can never be set to start more than 12 hours in advance.
To program the oven for a delayed BAKE start time
and to shut off automatically (example: baking at
350°F for 30 minutes and starting at 5:30)
1. Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day.
2. Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the
oven.
3. Press_ or [] pad.
4. Press BAKE pad.
5. PressQ. The actual oven temperature will be
displayed.
6. Press COOK TIME pad.
7. Enter the desired baking time using the number pads
by pressing 30. Note: Baking time can be set for
any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59
minutes.
8. PressQ.
9. Press DELAY START pad.
10. Enter the desired start time using the number pads 5 30.
11. Press Q. The current time of day will appear in the
display.
12. When the desired start time is reached, the oven icon will
appear in the display and the oven will start to bake at
the previously selected temperature.
Press _ when baking has completed or at any time to
cancel the Delayed Time Bake feature.
When the set bake time runs out:
1. "End" will appear in the display and the oven will shut
off automatically.
2. The control will beep 3 times. The control will continue
to beep 3 times every 30 seconds until _(_ is pressed.
2O
_[__ Use caution with the DELAYED TIME BAKE
feature. Use the automatic timer when cooking cured or
frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables. Foods that can
easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should
be chilled in the refrigerator 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
cooking is completed. Eating spoiled food can result in
sickness from food poisoning.