Kenmore 790.9740 User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ............................................................ 2
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 10
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 12
The Glide Rack ......................................................................................... 13
Setting Oven Controls ................................................................................ 14
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................... 28
Porcelain enameled glide racks ........................................................... 31
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 33
Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 33
Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 34
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 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.
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 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, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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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
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
_i_]_]_Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
AThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety message that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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 not
hazard related.
Storage in or on appliance m
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an 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 oven.
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.
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 r_
leveling leg _-----_,_ .
__ bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the 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.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not store items of interest to _ Read and follow all the warnings,
children in the cabinets above a range on the cautions and important notes regarding the
backguard of the ranges. Children climbing instructions and precautions for unpacking,
on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured, installing, and servicing your appliance:
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use
baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam
type extinguisher.
Wear proper apparel when
cooking. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using this appli-
ance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials come into contact with hot
surfaces.
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.
Important: 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 businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
Do not touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of ovens become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact heating
elements or interior surfaces of oven until
they have sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough cause burns such as the oven door,
windows, and the oven vent.
Important note: Remove all tape and
packaging before using the oven. Destroy the
carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
oven. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
Proper InstallationmBe sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.
User ServicingmDo 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
oven.
•Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not attempt to operate the oven •
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven 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 32°F (0°C) 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.
Never leave surface elements unattended.
Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy
spills may ignite. A pan that has boiled
dry could be damaged and may damage
the cooktop.
Only certain types of glazed cookware,
glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other
types of glazed utensils are suitable for
use on the cooktop. Improper cookware
may break due to sudden changes in
temperature. Check the cookware manu-
facturer's recommendations for cooktop
use.
When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOl(TOP
Know which knob or keypad controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware
with food on the cooking area before
turning it on. Turn the cooking area off
before removing the cookware.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select cookware with
flat bottoms that match the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized
cookware may expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and
may result in the ignition of clothing or
other items. Using the proper cookware on
the cooking zone will improve efficiency.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CERAMIC GLASS COOl(TOPS
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and
spills may penetrate the cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spills due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over other cooking areas.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
YOUR OVEN CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the oven
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 clear. 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.
Always handle oven racks when the oven
is cool. Place oven racks in desired
positions while the oven is cool. If a rack
must be moved while the oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposi-
tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the
rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-
tive liners 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.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always use proper bakeware and use the
oven racks.
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate. Always
follow the manufacturer's recommended
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.
SELF CLEANING OVENS
Use the self clean cycle to 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 commercial
oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Do not 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.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Serial Plate Location
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an
electrical outlet that is the correct voltage, is
correctly polarized and properly grounded in
accordance with local codes. Is the personal
responsibility of the consumer to have the
appropriate outlet with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in
conformance with all local codes and
ordinances.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
You will find the model and serial number
printed on the serial plate. The serial plate is
located as shown.
Figure 1: Location of serial plate
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.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Date of
purchase
Save these instructions for future reference.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant
element power level setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper
cookware shown on this page.
Figure 2: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler
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Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic 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).
Stainless - 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. 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 the ceramic cooktop.
Glass -Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important note:
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop. The melting point of
cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly
especially if left empty and they may bond to the ceramic
cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop. Be
sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer's suggestions when
using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The 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. Match the pan size
with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. The
areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to
cause burns.
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 to allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Before Setting Surface Controls
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.
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights:
Your appliance is equipped with different types of surface
indicator lights. The element on indicator light will turn on when
the surface element is turned on and will turn off when the
surface element is turned off. The hot surface indicator light will
turn on when the glass cooktop is hot and will continue to glow
until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level.
The light may remain on even though the controls are turned off.
ELEMENT ON C)
HOT SURFACE C)
Figure 3: Element on and hot surface indicator
Important notes:
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
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 flat.
Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the _Care and
Cleaning" section and the _Solutions to Common Problems"
section of this Use and Care Guide.
Cooktop Surface Elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass
will outline the size and type of element available.
The single radiant element or elements will have one round
outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warm zone feature
(on some models), located on the center rear area of the
cooktop, uses one round outline and is designed to keep food
warm only.
A dual or triple radiant element (on some models) allows the
user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both
inner and outer portions may be set to heat together.
Home Canning
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) website and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
Tips and procedures for canning foods:
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
using a ceramic cooktop.
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. 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.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause
uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop
to fracture.

Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Controls
Radiant Surface Element Settings
The suggested settings below are based when cooking with
medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Suggested settings for single and dual (some models) radiant
surface elements:
Settings Type of Cooking
High (HI-9) Start most foods, bring water
to boil, pan broiling
Medium high (7-8) Continue a rapid boil, fry,
deep fat fry
Medium (5-6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken
sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables
Medium-low (2-4) Keep foods cooking, poach,
stew
Low (LO-1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
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.
Do not straddle cookware over two heating
surfaces unless cookware and range is specifically designed for
such use.
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 the suggested radiant surface element settings for
suggested power level settings. 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.
• 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 smoothtop.
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 flat. 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.
Simmer Flex Element
The heat range on the simmer flex from LO to HI offers lower
range of power that is perfect for melting butter and preparing
many types of sauces. Use the right side of the control for
regular cooking. For precision simmering to keeping foods warm
use turn the left side of the simmer flex control. The precision
simmer side has very low temperatures allowing gentle
simmering, melting, and warm.
StaMMER FLEX
Figure 4:
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Simmer flex burner
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Setting Surface Controls
Single and Double Radiant Surface Element (some models)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (Figure 5).
2. When finished cooking, turn the radiant surface element off
before removing the cookware.
The double element is expandable from 5 to 7 inches.
_SINGL5 OFF OOU_L_ _SINGLE OFF DOUBLE_
Figure 5: Single and Double radiant element control
To operate the double radiant element:
1. Place correct size cookware on left rear dual element
burner. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise
to begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the
element.
2. When finished cooking, turn the radiant surface element off
before removing the cookware.
The cooktop is also equipped with a triple burner consisting of a
6, 9, or 12 inch expandable cooking surface on the front right of
the cooktop.
TRIPLE ELEMENT
OFF
HI •• LO
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Figure 6: Control knob for triple burner
The TURBOBOIL FLEX element is located at the front left of the
cooktop and is useful for bringing large amounts of water to
boil rapidly. The element is designed to produce very high heat
and can also be set low enough to simmer foods.
TURBOBOIL FLEX
OFF
WARM & e TURBO
SIMMER BOiL
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WARM ZONE
The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at
serving temperature. Use the WARM 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 warm
zone. All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with
a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries
or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture
to escape. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware that is
recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone.
Unlike other radiant surface elements, the
warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
WARM ZONE
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ON/OFF
1. Press the ON/OFF key.
2. Press START to activate the WARM ZONE in the middle
rear of the cooktop.
3. When ready to serve, press the ON/OFF key and the on
indicator light will turn off. The warm zone will remain hot
until the hot surface indicator light turns off.
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.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel
(Figure 7). 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. Moisture or steam may appear
near the oven vent; this is normal. Do not block oven vent.
Oven Vent
Figure 7: Oven vent location
Protective Liners -- Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom, oven wall, or any racks. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper instal-
lation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
_E__ Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior,
oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
Be sure to remove all oven racks and accessories
before starting a self clean cycle.
Important: Always remove racks before starting a self clean
cycle. Porcelain racks may be left in the oven during the self
clean cycle, however removing them prior to the self clean is
suggested.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks
•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 the oven.
To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
Types of Oven Racks
flat handle
.......
Rack
Using the oven racks
The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack (some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (on some models) is designed to place the
base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than flat
oven racks. This design allows several additional positions
between the flat rack positions and is also recommended when
broiling certain foods to allow extra space between the food
and the broil element.
To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack
(on some models) in the lowest rack position for 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.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
The Glide Rack
The glide rack is an extendable rack that makes food prepara-
tion 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 8.
2. While holding up the release lever (Figure 9), 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 (Figure 10).
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
(Figure 10).
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 8: Extendable glide rack with release lever in locked
position
Figure 10: Removing and replacing glide rack from oven
t
Figure 9: Glide rack with release rack in unlocked position
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Oven Controls
0 0
Bake Broil
Conv Conv
Bake Convert
Conv Slow
Roast Cook
Self Warm
Clean &Hold
Ti_mer 0
• Add 1
Minute
Cook Delay
Time Start
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CLOCK OVEN LOCI(
WARM ZONE
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ON/OFF LIGHT
1. Bake - Used to enter the normal bake feature.
2. Broil - Used to select variable broil feature.
3. Conv Bake - Used to select the Convection Bake feature.
4. Conv Convert - Used to convert normal baking tempera-
tures for convection baking.
5. Conv 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 2 to 4 hours Self Clean cycle.
8. Warm & Hold TM _ 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 except oven light.
13. STOP - Used to cancel all functions except clock and timer.
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 Cook Time to program a delayed timed
bake or clean cycle.
18. CLOCK - Used to set the time of day.
19. OVEN LOCK - Used to lock the oven doors.
20. WARM ZONE - Use to keep cooked foods at serving
temperature on the cooktop.
21. (Oven) LIGHT - Used to turn oven light on and off.
Minimum and 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 key is touched. The oven lock is activation delayed 3
seconds.
An entry error tone (three 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
Slow Cook
Cook Time
Warm & Hold TM
Delay Time 12 Hr.
Delay Time 24 Hr.
Vdn temp. or time
70°F (77°C)
400°F (205°C)
):01 Min.
2 hours
70°F (77°C)
70°F (77°C)
70°F (77°C)
.o 225°F (107°C)
Min.
70°F (77°C)
Min.
Min.
Max temp or time
550°F (288°C)
550°F (288°C)
11:59 Hr./Min.
4 hours
550°F (288°C)
550°F (288°C)
550°F (288°C
Hi 275°F (135°C)
ll:59Hr./Min.
3 hours
12:59 Hr./Min.
23:59 Hr./Min.
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting the Clock
Qis used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24
CLOCK
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.
Example - setting the clock for 1:30:
1. Press Q .CLO will appear in the display.
CLOCK
2. Press 1 3 0 keys to set time of day. Press
3. Time of day will now appear in the display.
Changing Between 12 or 24 Hour Time of Day Display
1. Press and hold Q until 12 Hr or 24 Hr appears in the
CLOCK
display.
2. Press Self Clean to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time
of day displays. The display will show either 12Hr of 24Hr.
Figure 11: Display showing norma 12 hour clock setting
Figure 12: Display showing 24 hour clock setting
3. Press _To accept the change or press_to reject.
4. Reset the correct time as prescribed in Setting the Clock
above.
Note: If the 24 hour time of day was selected, 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 keys control the continuous
bake or 12 hour energy saving features. The oven control has a
factory preset 12 hour energy saving feature that shuts off the
oven control if left on for more than 11hours and 59 minutes.
The oven can be programed to override this feature for contin-
uous baking.
To set the continuous bake or 12 hour energy saving feature:
1. Press and hold Timer ON/OFF for about 7 seconds. The
dashes will change to show either 12Hr OFF or Stay On in
the display and the control will beep once.
Figure 13: Display showing 12 hour energy saving (top) and
display showing continuous operation that overrides energy
saving feature (bottom)
2. Press Self Clean to switch between the 12 hr energy saving
and continuous bake features.
Note: 12 Hr OFF indicates the control is set for the 12 hour
energy saving mode. Stay On indicates the control is set for the
continuous bake mode.
3. Press _ to accept your selection and the display will
return to show the time of day.
To Set Add 1 Minute
The Add 1Minute key is used to add 1 minute to an active timer.
If the timer is not active and Add 1 Minute is pressed, the timer
will turn on and begin counting down from 1 minute. This feature
will add 1 minute with each press of the key.
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Oven Timer
The Timer ON/OFF controls the timer and serves as an extra
timer that will beep when the set time has run out. It does not
start or stop cooking. The timer feature can be used during any
of the other oven control functions, except self clean and
Sabbath.
To set Timer for 5 minutes:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF. When dashes appear in the display
the number 5 key and press (sT_. The time will begin
press
to count down.
Note: If the start key is not pressed timer will return to time of
day after 25 seconds.
Figure 14: Display showing dashes (left) and timer ready to
accept desired time
2. When timer runs out, End and TIMER show in display. The
clock will beep three times every few seconds until Timer
ON/OFF is pressed. Press Timer ON/OFF to cancel the
timer at any time.
Setting Oven Lock
The o_ controls the oven lock. The oven lock automatically locks
LOCK
the oven door and prevents the locked oven from being turned
on. It does not disable the clock, timer, or the interior oven lights.
The ovens can be locked individually.
To activate the Oven Lock feature:
1. Select Upper or Lower Oven first.
2. Press and hold o_Nfor 3 seconds.
LOCK
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 by unlocking door:
1. Press and hold o_Nfor 3 seconds. Loc will disappear from
LOCK
the display. DOOR and LOCKED will flash in the display
until the door has completely unlocked and the oven will be
operational.
Note: Because the oven lockout can be set for one oven or two,
an unlocked oven may be used when the other is locked.
Setting Silent Control Operation
The Delay Start and Self Clean keys 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 from normal sound to silent operation:
1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds. The display will
show dashes and then change to bEEP ON in the display.
Figure 15: Control setting for audible operation
2. Press Self Clean to switch between normal sound operation
and silent mode (beep off).
Figure 16: Control setting for silent operation
_ to accept the change or press _ to reject
3. Press the
change.
Note: The control will always beep at the end of a timer and will
beep when a set temperature has been reached, even if the
control is set to silent operation.
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Temperature -- Fahrenheit or Celsius
The Broil and Self Clean keys control the Fahrenheit or Celsius
temperature display modes. The oven 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 Celsius to Fahrenheit or Fahrenheit to
Celsius:
1. Press and hold Broil for about 6 seconds until F or C
appears in the display. The F means the oven is set for
temperatures in Fahrenheit and C means the oven is set for
temperatures to display in Celsius.
Figure 17: Control showing Fahrenheit (top) or Celsius (bottom)
2. Press Self Clean and toggle to change between Fahrenheit
or Celsius modes.
3. Press_to accept the change or press (_ to reject the
change.
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 oven elements will cycle and the
convection fan will run to 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:
1. Select Upper or Lower oven. Press Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keys.
3. Press START.
To cancel bake at any time press o
For best results:
Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads. Do not open oven door often. Opening
the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may
increase cook time
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..
Operating Oven Lights
The interior oven lights will turn on when the oven door is
opened.
Press _ to turn oven light on an off whenever the oven door is
closed.
Important: The oven light will not operate while the oven is in the
self clean mode.
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 the Oven
Light" in the "Care and Cleaning" section.
Figure 18: Rack positions and pan position recommendations
Radiant rack positions:
•When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven. For the Glide rack, set one
position lower than the flat or handle racks.
• When baking using two flat oven racks, position bakeware
as shown in Figure 18. Place the top rack in position 3 and
the bottom rack in position 1. When using Glide rack set
one position lower (2) with offset rack in position 1. Allow at
least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for
proper air circulation.
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Convection Bake (upper oven only)
The Conv Bake key controls the convection bake feature and is
available only in the upper oven. Use convection bake when a
faster cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed
for convection baking at any temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat evenly
and continuously within the oven (Figure 19). This improved heat
distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning. It also
gives better baking results when using two or three racks at the
same time. Breads and pastries brown more evenly. Convection
bake cooks most foods faster and more evenly than conven-
tional baking and is preferred for cakes and delicate items.
Convection baking guidelines
When using convection bake, decrease your normal
cooking times. Time reductions will vary depending on the
amount and type of food to be cooked. Cookies and
biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low
sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food. Food
baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster.
Figure 19: Air circulation during convection cooking (L) and
oven rack positions (R)
•Preheating is not necessary when cooking casseroles with
convection bake.
Convection Rack Positions:
When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven. For the Glide rack, set one
position lower than the flat or handle racks.
When baking using two oven racks place the top rack in
position 3 and the bottom rack in position 1. When using
Glide rack set one position lower (2) with offset rack in
position 1. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between
bakeware for proper air circulation..
Figure 20: Position pans as shown for convection baking
To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350°F:
1. Press Upper Oven.
2. Press Conv Bake.
Figure 21: Display shows default set temperature of 350°F
3. Press _. The default temperature disappears and the
minimum oven temperature will be displayed. The oven icon
will appear and the rotating fan will start running in the
display. The bake, broil and convection element icons will
show intermittently in the display indicating which element
is on to help the oven reach the desired temperature.
Figure 22: Display (top) showing convection bake before oven
temperature reaches IO0°F.
4. A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches
350°F.
Note: The convection fan will start as soon as the oven is set for
Conv Bake.
Press 0 to cancel convection bake at any time.
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.
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Convection Convert
The Conv Convert key is used to convert a standard Baking
recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is
designed to display the oven set converted (reduced) tempera-
ture in the display.
Convection convert must be used with convection bake and only
in the upper oven. A cook time or delay start may be added.
To set convection convert to automatically adjust oven tempera-
ture:
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2. Press Upper Oven.
3. Press Conv Bake. The default temperature (350°F) appears
in the display.
Figure 23:
350 ° F
4.
5.
Display showing convection bake default setting of
If a Cook Time or Delay Start is desired enter times now.
Press Conv Convert. Conv Bake and the oven temperature
adjustment will appear briefly in the display. A beep will
sound once the adjusted temperature is reached.
Figure 24: Display showing convection bake converted (325°F)
Note: When used with a cook time or a delay start setting, the
convection convert feature will display a CF for check food
when the bake time is 75°/0 complete.
Figure 25: Display showing the check food (CF) reminder
At this time the oven control will sound three long beeps at
regular intervals until baking has finished. When the bake time
has completely finished the control will display End and will
sound three long beeps every 30 seconds until STOP is pressed.
Press _ to cancel convection feature at any time.
Note: The minimum amount of cook time using the convection
convert feature with a cook time or delay start function is 20
minutes.
Setting Cook Time
The Cook Time key controls the cook time. 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 at 350°F immediately for
30 minutes and to shut off automatically:
1. Be sure the clock is set for the correct time of day
2. Arrange oven racks and place food in oven.
3. Press Upper or Lower Oven.
4. Press Bake. The display will show the default setting of
350°1:.
5. Press @. The minimum oven temperature will display.
Figure 26: Display showing oven temperature as oven begins
heating
6. Press Cook Time. Display will show dashes (.... ).
Z Press 30 using the numeric keypad.
Note: Baking time can be set for any time between 1 minute and
11 hours and 59 minutes.
Figure 27: Oven set for cook time of 30 minutes
8. Press _. The display returns to the time of day.
A beep will sound when the oven has reaches set temperature.
To see the time remaining in the timed bake mode, press Cook
Time once. The time remaining will appear in the display briefly.
When the bake time finishes, END will show in the display and
the oven turns off automatically. The control will beep three
times every 30 seconds until _ is pressed.
Figure 28: Display showing timed bake finished
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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Delay Start
The Delay Start key controls the delay start feature. The
automatic timer of the delay start will turn the oven on at the
time you select in advance and can be combined with a cook
time.
Note: If the clock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the
delayed time bake or delayed timed convection bake cycle can
not be set to start more than 12 hours in advance.
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.
To program the oven for a delayed Bake start time at 5:30,
bake for 30 minutes and to shut off automatically:
Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day. Arrange
oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven.
1. Press Upper or Lower Oven.
2. Press Bake. The default temperature (350°F) appears in the
display.
3. Press s_. The minimum oven temperature appears in the
display.
4. Press Cook Time. The display will show ....
5. Enter the desired baking time by using the numeric keys and
pressing 30.
6. Press Q. The oven will start the cooking process.
7. Press Delay Start. The display will show .
Figure 29: Display showing the control ready to accept the
delay start time
8. Enter the desired start time using the numeric keys 5 30.
9. Press sty. The current time of day will appear in the
display. The oven will stop heating will remain in this state
until the set start time is reached.
Figure 30: Display shows the oven set for delayed start
10. When the delayed start time is reached, the oven icon will
appear in the display and the oven will start to bake at the
previously selected temperature.
11. Press_ when baking is finished or at any time to cancel.
When the bake time runs out:
1. END will appear in the display and the oven will turn off
automatically.
2. The control will beep three times signalling the end of
cooking and will continue to beep three times every 30
seconds until STOP is pressed.
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