Kenmore 911.95281890 User manual

OWHER'$ MANUAL
30" RADIANT
RANGE
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MODSL HO.
911.952818_
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Before using this range,
read this rnanuaB and
follow its Safety Rules and
Operating _nstructions°
oSafety mnstructions
oOperation
•Care and Cl_eaning
oProblem Solving
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IlL 60t 79 U.S=A.
229C4020P190 (SR- 10398)
108 CG [JR)
Printed in U,S,A,

TableofContents
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Range Safety .......... 3-6
Stability Device .......... 3
SELF=CLEAN#NGRADIANT
FREE=STANDIHGP NGE
Protecting the Cooktop .... 7
Removal of Packaging Tape
Features of Your Range .... 8
Cooking Zones .......... 9
Cooking Utensils ......... 9
Checking Your Cookware .. 9
Cookware Performance .... 9
Radiant Coils .......... 10
Radiant Unit Cycle ...... 10
Control Settings ......... t0
Home Canning Tips ..... 10
Clock, Timer & Oven Control 11
Hour/Minute Arrow Pad ... 1t
Display ............... 1t
Indicator Lights ......... 11
To Black Out the Display .. 11
F Codes .............. 11
Power On ............. 11
Automatic Oven Shut-Off .. 11
To Set the Clock ........ 12
To Set the Timer ........ 12
To Reset the Timer ...... 12
To Cancel the Timer ..... 12
Oven Cooking Tips ,.. 13-15
Oven Control ........... 15
Baking ............... 16
Broiling ............... 17
Self-Cleaning Cycle ... 18, 19
Glass Cooktop Cleaning 20, 21
Control Panel .......... 21
Broiler Pan and Grid ..... 21
Control Knobs .......... 22
Oven Light Bulb ........ 22
Storage Drawer ......... 23
Oven Racks ........... 24
Oven Door ............ 24
Before Calling For Service 25-27
Temperature Adjustment .. 28
Warranty .............. 29
Consumer Service Numbers 30
For your convenience and future reference, please write down your
model and serial number in the space provided. They are located on
the front frame behind the storage drawer.
MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:
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SAVETHESERNSTRuc'rRo ,J$
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas or
electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
o All Ranges Can Tip ;i._:i
o Injury To Persons ,
Could Result :::_::i
Device Packed
oSee Installation
Instructions ....
Adjacent cabinet
or final
location
of range
side
panel
Tools you will need:
o Phillips head screwdriver
o13/8" open end or adjustable
wrench
1. Remove the bracket from the
prepack located inside the oven.
2. Decide whether the bracket will be
installed on the right or left side of
range location.
3. If the bracket side of the range is
adjacent to a cabinet, place the
bracket against back wail and
cabinet as shown in Figure 1.
If there is no adjacent cabinet,
determine where the location of
the range side (painted outside
panel) will be. Place the bracket
with its outside edge at this
location and against back wall.
See Figure 2.
4. Determine whether you will anchor
the bracket to the floor or wall.
Make sure this location is clear of
electrical wiring or plumbing.
Outside edge of
bracket to be flush with
left or right of range
Fig, 1
=Fasten the bracket securely with
the screws provided. Screws are
self-drilling in wood, plywood,
particle and chip board, and most
metal framing. If attaching to
masonry, you can buy suitable
screws and anchors at hardware
stores. Use a masonry drill bit to
drill the required holes.
Br c.e,\ti
Screw must enter _Ji!l
woodormetal.,...__fji::l
Fig, 2
Wall plate
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Attachment to walt
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Using the wrench, back out the
four leg levelers at least two turns.
See your installation guide for
more leveling information before
positioning range.
Slide the range into place. Be sure
rear leg leveler fully engages the
slot in the bracket. If range cannot
be moved back far enough for
rear leg leveler to enter bracket,
move bracket forward as required
and attach to floor in new location.
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WARNING! To prevent -"'_
accidental tipping of the
range from abnormal
usage, including excessive
loading of the oven door,
attach the range to the wall or
floor by installing the Anti-Tip
device supplied. If the range is
moved for cleaning, servicing
or any reason, be sure the
Anti-Tip device is re-engaged
properly when the range is slid
back in the opening. Failure to
do so could result in the range
tipping or personal injury.
To inspect the Anti-Tip device,
remove the storage drawer
and look to see if the rear leg
leveler fully engages the slot
in the bracket.
IMPORTANT: To insure safety for
yourself, family and home, please
read your Owner's Manua! carefully.
Keep it handy for reference. Pay
close attention to Safety Sections.
BE SURE your appliance is installed
and grounded by a qualified
technician.
_,DO NOT leave children alone
or unattended near an appliance
in use.
oTEACH CHILDREN not to play
with controls or any part of the
appliance, and not to sit, climb
or stand on the door, or any other
part of the appliance.
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CAUTION: NEVER STORE
items of interest to children on the
backguard or in cabinets above
the appliance. Children climbing
on the appliancecould be
seriously injured.
KEEP THIS manual for later use.
NEVER USE your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
oNEVER TRY to repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless
instructions are given in this
manual. All other work should be
done by a qualified technician.
_,ALWAYS KEEP combustible wall
coverings, curtains, dish cloths,
towels, potholders, and other
linens a safe distance from the
appliance.
o NEVER HEAT unopened food
containers. Pressure buildup can
cause the container to burst and
cause injury.
o NEVER LEAVE jars or cans of fat
or drippings in your oven.
oALWAYS KEEP the oven ancl
surface unit areas free from things
that will burn. Food, wooden
utensils, and grease buildup could
catch fire. Plastic utensils could
melt and canned foods could
explode. Your appliance should
never be used as a storage area.
_,ALWAYS KEEP your appliance
clear of things that will burn
(gasoline and other flammable
vapors or liquids).
oNEVER TRY to clean a hot
surface. Some cleaners produce
noxious fumes, and wet cloths or
sponges could cause steam burns.
oNEVER WEAR loose fitting clothing
when using your appliance.
oNEVER USE a towel or other bulky
cloth as a potholder, and make
sure the potholder is dry. Moist
potholders and wet cloths or
sponges could cause steam burns.
DO NOT let potholders touch hot
heating zones.
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,, DO NOT touch heating zones,
surfaces near them, or interior oven
surfaces. These may be hot enough
to cause burns even though they
are dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch or let clothing or
flammable material contact the
zones or hot surfaces until they
have had time to cool. Other
surfaces near the oven vent
openings, oven door and window,
and cooktop surfaces may also
be hot enough to cause burns.
,, ONLY SOl'dE kinds of (heat proof)
glass or ceramic cookware can be
used for cooktop cooking. Make
sure the cookware you choose to
use is designed for cooktop
cooking without breaking due to
the sudden temperature change.
o ALWAYS USE care when touching
cooktop elements. They will retain
heat after the range has been
turned off.
,, NEVER BLOCK the oven air vent
on the backguard of the range.
,, COOKWARE USED for cooktop
cooking should be flat on the
bottom and large enough to cover
the heating area being used.
Undersized utensils expose the
heating element and may result in
direct contact or ignition of clothing.
o NEVER LEAVE surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boi!overs result in smoking or
greasy spills which could catch fire.
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NEVER cook on a broken cooktop;
cleaning solutions and spillage
could penetrate it and create the
risk of electrical shock or fire.
ALWAYS TURN utensil handles
inward and away from other
surface units to reduce the risk of
burns, ignition, unintended contact,
and spillage.
PLACE OVEN RACKS in the
desired position while the oven is
cool. If racks must be moved while
oven is hot, do not let potholder
contact the hot oven element.
o AFTER BROILING, always take
the broiler pan and grid out of the
oven and clean them. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan could
catch fire the next time you use
your oven.
o ALWAYS USE care when opening
the oven door, Let hot air and
steam escape before moving
foods.
NEVER USE aluminum foil to line
the oven bottom, Improper use
of foil could result in the risk of
electrical shock and fire.
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,, CLEAN ONLY the parts listed in
this manual. Follow all cleaning
instructions. Be sure to remove
broiler pan and grid before the
self-clean cycle.
o NEVER RUB, move or damage
the door gasket on self-cleaning
ranges.
,, NEVER TRY to clean utensils,
cookware, removable parts,
or broiler pan and grid in the
self-clean cycle,
o DO NOT USE oven cleaners--
No commercial oven cleaner, or
protective coating of any kind,
should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
o NEVER force the door handle
open while the oven is hot.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!
The California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the governor of California
to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm
and requires businesses to warn
their customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in a
self-cleaning oven will give off
a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning
cycle. Exposure can be minimized
by venting with an open door or
window or using a ventilation fan
or hood.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
INFORMATION NOW!
Be sure everyone in your home
knows what to do in case of fire,
Never use water on a grease fire;
it will only spread the flames.
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
Never pick up a flaming pan...
1. Turn off the surface elements.
2. Smother the flame with a tightly
fitting lid. Use baking soda or a
dry chemical, foam, or halon type
extinguisher.
OVEN FIRE:
Do not try to move the pan?
1. Close the oven door and turn
controls off.
2. If fire continues, carefully open the
door, throw baking soda on the
fire, or use a dry chemical, foam,
or halon type extinguisher.
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®OPERATION
Protecting the Cooktop
oDO NOT slide cookware across
your cooktop.
,, DO NOT use scouring powders
or metal cleaning pads on your
cooktop.
o DO NOT apply your cooktop
cleaning creme to the cooktop
surface if the surface is hot. ÷
o READ the instruction label on the
cooktop cleaning creme bottle
before attempting to clean the
surface of your cooktop.
_,AFTER cleaning the cooktop
surface, be sure to wipe off any
residue that may be left from the
creme with a dry paper towel.
oFOR MAJOR spills, turn the
surface control knob to OFR Use
a dry paper towel to wipe up spill,
then use a razor scraper (held with
a potholder) at a 30° angle against
the surface of the cooktop to
scrape remaining spill from the
hot cooking zone.
30 °angle
f' CAUTION: When the _
surface controls are
turned off, the Hot
Surface Indicator light
will remain lit until the cooktop
surface has cooled to
approximately 150°F. The glass-
ceramic surface will retain heat
after the indicator light goes
out. Use caution until the
cooktop surface has had time
,p oo,: j
To remove the adhesive left from
packaging tape, use household
dishwashing liquid, minera! oil or
cooking oil. With a soft cloth rub into
the area and allow to soak. Rinse
and dry well. Repeat procedure
using an appliance polish to insure
no damage is done. This should be
done before the range is turned on
for the first time. The tape cannot
be removed once the range has
heated. Packaging tape may be
found in the following areas: Cooktop
surface, Door Handle, Control Panel
area, Door Trim and Oven area.
oDO NOT cook directly on the
surface of the glass.
,, DO NOT use the cooktop as
a cutting board.
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_OPERATION
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FEATURESOFYOURRANGE
Oven control
Clock and timer
Coot(top control
Surface indicator light
Glass-ceramic cooktop
Door latch and
unlatch handle
Broiler pan and grid
Broil element
Hot surface
indicator light
Oven light switch
Oven vent
Cookingzone
Oven door latch
Removable racks
Bake element
Model and serial
number location
Storage drawer \Oven door gasket
Removable
oven door
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OPERATION
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Radiant CooktopCooking
Before using your new radiant
cooktop, clean it with the Cooktop
Cleaning Creme _'.This will leave
a protective coating.
The cooking zones are shown by the
outline on the glass. The sign below
each control knob shows you which
radiant zone is turned on by that knob.
Cooking zones
...............
O0
Left
Rear
O@
OO
Right
Rear
\00
@O O@
Left Right
Front Front
Use pans and woks that are flat on
the bottom. The size of the pan
should match the size of the cooking
zone as closely as possible.
__! [Sized
Bottom __ _cooking
of pan _zone
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Pans should be
flat on bottom.
if you don't know if _,_,
your cookware is flat
on the bottom, try this
test. Turn your pan
upside down on the countertop and
place the edge of a ruler flat against
the surface of the pan. Rotate the
ruler a full circle, checking as you
turn for any space between the two
surfaces. The bottom of the pan and
the edge of the ruler should fit flush
against each other all the way across.
Stainless Steel: Highly
recommended for use with your
new cooktop. Especially good with
a sandwich clad bottom.
Aluminum: Heavyweight aluminum
cookware recommended.
Cast Iron: Cast iron cookware that is
completely covered with porcelain
enamel is recommended. Cast iron
that is not covered with porcelain
enamel may scratch the glass
ceramic surface of the cooktop.
Copper Bottom: Has good
performance, but it can leave a
residue on the cooktop surface if
allowed to boil dry.
Glass-Ceramic or Stoneware:
Usable, check for rough edges
or burrs which may scratch the
cooktop surface.
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OPERATIOH
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Radiant CooktopCooking
1. Push down to
turn the knob.
2. Set on or
between numbers
for desired heat.
When the knobs are turned on, coils
beneath the glass radiate heat
through the glass to the cooking
utensil. It will take a few moments for
the coils to heat; as they do, a red
glow can be seen on the surface of
the cooktop.
it is normal to see the elements glow
red and then dark while cooking at
settings below HI. This cycling on and
off is used to maintain your selected
control setting. Cycling when the
selector is set on Hi is due to poor
transfer of heat to cookware that is not
flat. The Temperature Limiters of the
cooking zones provide a protection
for your new cooktop.
The Limiters will turn the radiant coils
on and off while cooking or canning.
This procedure helps maintain an
even cooking temperature without
allowing the cooking zones to overheat.
HI
MED
LO
Used for quick starts, such
as bringing water to a boil.
Used for slow boil and
saut6ing.
Used for steaming foods or
keeping cooked foods at
serving temperature.
The surface unit indicator light will
glow when any cooking zone isactivated.
Water-bath or pressure canners and
laige diameter pots extending more
than 1" beyond the edge of the
cooking zone may be used for
canning. However, do not use large
diameter canners, pots or pans for
anything other than boiling water.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures, and all
types of frying, cook at temperatures
much higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm
the cooktop surfaces surrounding
the cooking zones.
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Center canner over the cooking
zone.
Make sure the canner is flat on
the bottom.
Use recipes and procedures
from reputable sources. These
are available from manufacturers
such as Ball ®and Kerr ®, and the
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Use caution while canning to
prevent burns from steam or heat.
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OPERATION
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Clock, Timer&OvenControl
Your new range CLOCK, TIMER and OVEN operations are simple and easy to understand.
The HOUR/MIN. arrow pads allow
you to set the exact time you need.
The display in the center of your
control will show:
1. The time of day CLOCK.
2. The amount of time you choose
when using the TIMER.
3. The temperature selection as you
turn the OVEN CONTROL knob.
Your new control has individual
indicator lights that will show you
the operations you have chosen.
As you read through your manual,
you will find what each of these
indicators are used for and how they
will help you in understanding your
new control.
If the display flashes an "F"
followed by a number and beeps
continuously, you have a function
error code. Note the number after the
"F". Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob
to the OFF position, Allow the oven
to cool for about 1 hour and retry the
oven operation. If the problem repeats
call for service. Advise the technician
what the flashing code was.
Your new control has the special
feature of blacking out the display
(have nothing showing in the
display). To activate this feature:
If the time of day is showing in the
display, press the CLOCK pad once.
To bring back the display from the
time of day black-out, press the
CLOCK pad twice.
When the power to your range is
turned on for the first time, the
display will flash the time when the
power was turned off. You can set
the clock at this point or press the
CLOCK pad to stop the flashing.
As a safety feature, this oven will
automatically shut off if it has been
left on for more than 12 hours. This
feature can be disabled. See page i6.
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OPERATION
Clockand Timer
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The CLOCK and TIMER are set by
using the touch pads. The TIMER
will not control any oven operation.
After releasing the arrow pad, the
Timer Indicator Light and colon will
blink three to five times, then the
timer will start the countdown. The
Timer Indicator Light will remain on
until countdown reaches "0".
When the timer has started the
countdown, you may press the
CLOCK pad to return to the current
time of day.
At the end of the countdown the
control will beep and the Timer
Indicator Light wil! flash. Press
the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
1. Press the CLOCK pad
twice to make display flash.
(_2. Press the HOUR/MIN. LIP or
DOWN pads to set the time
of day. The colon will flash
while you set the time.
The clock will automatically start
keeping time within one minute or
you may press the CLOCK pad for
immediate start.
If you have selected an amount of
time, but decide to change it:
If the countdown is showing in the
display, press the HOUR/MIN. UP
or DOWN arrow pad. Select the
desired time.
If the time of .day clock or
temperature _sshowing in the
display, press the TIMER ON/OFF
pad. Then, press either the
HOUR/MIN. UP or DOWN arrow
pad. Select the desired time.
The TIMER is only a minute timer.
It will not control oven operations.
The maximum time you may set is
11 hours and 59 minutes.
Press the TII_JIERON/OFF
pad. "0:00" and the Timer
Indicator Light will flash.
(_2. Press the HOUR/MIN. UP
or DOWN arrow pads to set
the time you prefer to use.
The colon will flash while
you set the time.
If you wish to cancel the TIMER,
press the TIMER ON/OFF pad once.
If the countdown is not showing,
press the TIMER ON/OFF pad twice.
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OPERATIOH
OvenCookingTips
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It is normal to have some odor when
using your oven for the first time.
To help eliminate this odor, ventilate
the room by opening a window or
using a vent hood.
In the back of the oven you will
notice a small tube. This is a heat
sensor that maintains the temperature
of the oven. Never move or bend
this tube.
Oven temperature ...._._ _,,
sensor _
IMPORTANT: Never cover the oven
bottom or oven rack with aluminum
foil. Improper use can cause poor
heat flow, poor baking results, and
may damage the oven finish.
Opening the door often to check
foods will cause heat loss and poor
baking results.
The low temperature zone of your
oven (between !70 ° and 200°F)is
available to keep hot cooked foods
warm. However, foods kept at these
temperatures longer than 2 hours
may spoil.
The oven vent is located on the
backguard. This area could become
very hot during oven use. Never
block this vent.
Oven vent location
Preheating is bringing the oven
temperature up to the temperature
you wil! be using during baking.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly
when recipes call for preheating.
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OPERATION
OvenCookingTips
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FLAT COOKIE SHEETS, without
sides, allow air to circulate all around
the cookies for even browning.
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SHINY PANS reflect heat, and are
perfect for cakes and quick breads
that need a light brown crust.
GLASS, DARK NON-STICK OR
DARKENED BY AGE BAKEWARE,
absorb heat, and can be used for
yeast breads, pie crust or foods that
need a brown crust. The oven
temperature, when using these pans,
should be reduced by 25°R
If baking with more than one pan,
place the pans so each has at least
1 to 1W' of air space around it.
Place pans so one is not directly
above the other.
The Oven Temperature Sensor
continuously senses and controls
the temperature inside the oven.
To keep a constant set temperature,
the elements will cycle or turn on
and off during cooking.
The oven rack is designed with stop
locks, a convenience as well
as a safety precaution. The guides
have a bump to prevent the rack
from tilting when it is pulled out
of the oven.
Bump in \
rack guide
Your oven has four (4) rack positions.
Above the top guide cannot be used
for a rack position.
Gu_e
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2
1
Always place oven rack in the
proper position while oven is cool.
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OPERAT#OH
OvenCookingTips
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Most recipes for baking have
been developed using high fat
products such as butter or margarine
(80% fat). If you decrease the fat,
the recipe may not give the same
results as with a higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes,
pies, pastries, cookies or candies
are made with low fat spreads. The
lower the fat content of a spread
product, the more noticeable these
differences become.
Federal standards require products
labeled "margarine" to contain at
least 80% fat by weight. Low fat
spreads, on the other hand, contain
less fat and more water. The high
moisture content of these spreads
affect the texture and flavor of baked
goods. For best results with your old
favorite recipes, use margarine,
butter or stick spreads containing
at least 70% vegetable oil.
You may feet that your new oven
cooks differently than the oven it
replaced, We recommend that you
use your new oven a few weeks to
become more familiar with it, following
the times given in your recipes as a
guide. See Do It Yourself Temperature
Adjustment in the back of this manual
to make the adjustment if you feel
your oven is too hot or too coot for
your cooking preference.
Your oven control has a selector
knob for setting BAKE, BROIL, or
CLEAN. Simply turn the knob to
the temperature setting you want
to use or to Broil or Clean.
OFF
The Indicator Lights:
PREHEATED Indicator Light--
turns on and stays on when oven
has reached selected bake
temperature.
OVEN ON indicator Light--turns
on and stays on when a Bake, Broil
or Clean function has been chosen.
CLEAN Indicator Light--turns
on for self-clean. If the CLEAN
indicator Light flashes, you should
check for one of the following:
1. The door handle is latched
during a baking function;
2. The door handle is not latched
during a self-clean function.
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1.Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob
to selected temperature from
WM to 550°R As the knob turns
the control display will show
the changing temperatures.
When the display shows your
selected temperature release
the control knob.
2. The "OVEN ON" indicator Light
will glow.
3. When the oven has reached the
selected temperature, a series of
short tones wilt sound, and the
"PREHEATED" and "OVEN ON"
indicator lights wilt glow.
4. The "PREHEATED" and "OVEN
ON" indicator lights will remain
on until baking is complete and
the control knob is turned to the
OFF position.
1. With the control knob in the OEF
position, press and hold the MIN.
LIP and DOWN arrow pads, at the
same time, until "ON" or "OFF"
shows in the display.
2. Holding the MIN. UP or DOWN
arrow pads again at the same
time, will alternate between
12 hour shut-off on or off.
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Broiling is cooking by direct heat
from the upper element. The oven
door should remain open to the
broil stop position during broiling.
It is not necessary to preheat the
oven when broiling. Use the broiler
pan and grid that came with your
range. Both are designed for proper
drainage of fat and liquids.
/_/_ If foil is used it must be_
molded tightly to the
grid and slits cut into
the foil to match those of the
grid. This allows fats and
liquids to drain into the broiler
pan, preventing fire and
excessive smoke.
Always remove the pan and
grid from the oven. Storing or
forgetting a soiled
broiler pan in ,_ i
the oven is a:':
potential smoke ....__'_':_ ....or fire hazard. J
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
notes that meat cooked rare is
popular, but meat cooked to only
I40°F (rare) means that some food
poisoning organisms may survive.
The closer you place foods to the
broil element, the faster foods brown
on the outside yet remain red to pink
in the center.
Moving meats away from the element
will allow the meat to cook to the
center while browning on the outside.
Cook side 1 at least 2 minutes longer
than side 2. If your oven is connected
to 208 volts, you may want to use a
higher rack position and/or broil
foods longer,
The size, weight, thickness, starting
temperature and your preference of
the doneness of the meat will affect
broiling. This chart is based on
meats at refrigerator temperature.
FOOD RACK TOTAL
POSITION TIME (MIN.)
Steak 1" thick 3 9-t !
Ground beef 3 I6-18
patties 1" thick
Pork Chops 3 27-29
t/2" thick
Fish (fillets) 3 11-t3
Chicken (pieces) 2 45-55
1. Set the OVEN CONTROL knob
to BROIL.
2. The "OVEN ON" indicator light
witt glow.
3. When broiling is finished, turn
the OVEN CONTROL knob
to the OFF position.
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Self-CleaningCycle
1. Remove the broiler pan and grid,
oven racks, utensils and any foi!
that may be in the oven.
2. Soil on the front frame, 1" inside
the oven, and outside the door
gasket will need to be cleaned
Front frame
L
Door gasket
Door liner
by hand.
Clean these areas with hot water,
soap-filled steel wool pads or
cleansers such as Soft Scrub _'to
remove any soil. Rinse wel! with
clean water and dry.
3. Wipe up any heavy spillovers on
the oven bottom.
4. Do not clean the door gasket.
The fiberglass material of the
oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential
for the gasket to remain intact.
If you notice it becoming worn,
frayed or displaced on the door
it should be replaced,
The door gasket is designed to have
a 5-6" gap at the bottom of the door.
This allows for proper air circulation.
Door panel Gasket
Door liner
It is normal for your oven door to give
the appearance of not having a good
seal against the range. This is due to
the gasket. The location of the gasket
on the oven door maintains a good
seal and prevents any heat loss.
/_@ Utensils should never
be left in the oven
during a self-clean cycle.
The oven racks may be cleaned
during the self-clean cycle, but
will lose their luster and become
hard to slide. If you choose
to leave them in during the
cycle, wiping them down with
vegetable oil after the cycle
will help them slide easier.
For the first clean cycle, vent
the room with an opened
window or hood vent. This
will reduce the odor produced
kwhen heating new parts.
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1. For best results, follow the steps in
PREPARING YOUR OVEN.
2. Slide the latch handle to the right.
3. Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob
to CLEAN. The "CLEAN" and
"OVEN ON" indicator lights
will glow.
4. The handle will lock when high
temperatures are reached.
5. The clean cycle lasts 4 hours and
20 minutes. This includes cool
down time. The "OVEN ON" and
"CLEAN" indicator lights will blink
at the end of the clean cycle.
6. After the cycle is finished, turn
the OVEN CONTROL knob to the
OFF position.
7. When the temperature has cooled,
the door latch handle will easily
slide to the left.
Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to
the OFF position. You will need to
wait for the oven temperature to drop
below the lock temperature (approx.
1 hour) before attempting to open
the door. The indicator light will not
blink if the cycle is interrupted,
After the cycle, you
may notice some
white ash in the
oven. Just wipe it
up with a damp
cloth or sponge.
If white spots remain, scrub them
with a soap-filled steel wool pad, Be
sure to rinse thoroughly. These are
usually deposits of salt that cannot
be removed during the cycle.
if for any reason you are not
satisfied with the cleaning results,
just repeat the cycle.
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Glass-Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning
Cleaning a glass-ceramic cooktop is
different from cleaning a standard
porcelain cooktop. To maintain and
protect your glass-ceramic cooktop
follow these basic steps.
IMPORTANT: Using a
razor scraper will not
damage the surface if
the 30 °angle is
maintained. Do not use a dull
or nicked razor blade on your
cooktop. Store the razor scraper
\out of reach of children.
Use only Cooktop Cleaning Creme e
on glass-ceramic.
For normal, light soil:
1. Using a damp paper towel, rub a
few drops of creme onto soiled
area. Wipe until all soil and creme
are removed.
2. Clean surface with creme after
each cooktop use. Frequent
cleaning is essential in preventing
scratches and abrasions.
For heavy, burned-on soil:
1. Apply a few drops of creme to
the cool, soiled area.
2. Using a damp paper towel, rub
creme into the burned-on area.
3. Holding a razor scraper at a 30°
angle against the glass-ceramic
surface, carefully scrape
remaining soil.
Sugar spills (such as jellies, fudge
and candy syrups) or melted plastic
can cause pitting of the cooktop
surface unless the spill is removed
while it is still hot. Special care .
should be taken when removing hot
substances.
Follow these instructions carefully
and remove soil while spill is hot.
1. Turn off the cooking zone affected
by the spill. Remove the utensils.
2_ Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor
scraper at a 30° angle against the
cooktop and scrape hot spill to a
cool area outside the cooking zone.
=With spill in a cool area, use a dry
paper towel to remove any spillover.
Any spill remaining should be left
until the surface of the cooktop
has cooled. Do not continue to
use the soiled cooking zone unti!
all of the spill has been removed.
Follow the steps under Heavy Soil
to continue the cleaning process,
30 °angle
4. If any soil remains, repeat the
steps listed above. For additional
protection after soil has been
removed, polish the entire surface
with creme.
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