Kenmore 911.95482 User manual

30" Radiant Self-Cleaning
Electric Free=Standing Range
Estufa El_ctrica
Radiante de 30" Tipo
"lndependiente" con Autolimpieza
Models, Modelos 9t!.95482, 95487, 95489
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SELFoCLEANINGRADIANT
FREE-STANDINGRANGE
Tableof Contents
Range Safety ......... 3-8
Anti-Tip Bracket ..... 3, 4
Features of Your Range ' 9
Removal of Packaging Tape .. 9
Cooking Zones ........... t0
Hot Cooktop indicator Lights 10
Cooking Utensils and Woks •10
Home Canning Tips ....... 11
Checking Your Cookware. 11
Cookware Performance .... 11
Radiant Coils ......... t I
Temperature Lirniter. . 11
Control Settings ......... 12
HourlMinule Arrow Pad ........ 13
Temp Recall .......... 13
Display .............. i3
Oven Light Swilch ........... 13
Indicator Lights ................. 13
To Black Out The Display ..... 13
F-Codes ........... 13
PF Code ......... t4
Automatic Oven Shutoff .. 14
To Set The Clock ..... 15
To Set The Timer .............. 15
To Reset The Timer ....... 15
To Cancel The Timer ....... 15
Baking .... 16-17
Oven Cooking Tips . 18-20
Strong Smell or Odor ........ 18
Aluminum Foi! ..... 18
Oven Vent .............. 18
Peeking ...... 18
Preheating ............. t8
Oven Light ...................... I8
Baking With Margarine 18
Bakeware Placement .... 19
Bakeware . . 19
Element Cycling .................. 19
Oven Racks .............. 19
Oven Control .......... 20
Broiling ........... :.......... 21-22
Self-Cleaning Cycle ......... 23-24
Glass-Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaning .............. 25-26
Control Panel ........ 27
Broiler Pan and Grid ..... 27
Walls of the Oven .............. 27
Drawer and Sides of Range. 27
Oven Door Glass 27
Door Vent Trim ....... 27
Control Knobs .......... 28
Oven Light Bulb .................. 28
Oven Racks ........ 29
Oven Door ............ 29-30
Storage Drawer ...... 31
Before Calling for
Service .......... 32-34
Temperature Adjustment 20, 35
Warranty ................. 38
Consumer Service Numbers 76
For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model
and serial numbers in the space provided. They are located on the front
frame behind the storage drawer,
MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:
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IMFORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE |NSTRUCTIOHS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas
or electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
Injury to Persons ::"
Could Result ,.:
Install Anti-Tip
Device Packed _:_!
With Range ;.
See Installation _
Instructions
These ANTI-TIP bracket installation
instructions are for wood or concrete
floors and walls Any other type of
construclion may require special
installation techniques to provide
adequate fastening of the ANTI-TIP
bracket to the floor and wal!
The use of this bracket does not
prevent tipping of the range when
bracket is not properly installed
NOTE: The installation of the
ANTI-TIP bracket must meet all
local codes for securing appliance
Step I
Locating the bracket
A, Locate the bracket against the rear
waft and either the right or left
cabinet If the countertop
overhangs the cabinel, offset the
bracket from the cabinet by the
amount of overhang If there is no
adjacent cabinet, position the edge
of the bracket at the desired
location of the range side panel 3
B. Use the bracket as a template
and mark 2 hole positions on the
wall and 2 hole positions on the
floor Use either the wood or
concrete floor set of positions,
depending on your floor type
See Fig. 1
Adjacent Cabinet or
Final Location of Range
Side Panel
Wood ,i ii:!i:I!;i il
Bracket _,:;i_X_;j "_
Rear /..... <.... :"
Leveling Leg
Wall
Holes
":_ Concrete
Floor
Holes
Fig. 1
continued on next page

/N/PORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Anti-Tip Bracket (contd.)
Step 2
Anti-tip bracket installation
A. Wood Construction:
1. Floor: Drill a Vs"pilot hole in
the center of each pre-marked
wood floor hole position (a nail
or awl may be used if a drill is
not available),
AND
2. Wail: Drill an angled Wpilot
hole (as shown in Fig. 2) in
the center of each pre-marked
wall hole position (a nail or awl
may be used if a drill is not
available)
ATTACHMENT TO WALL AND FLOOR
Bracket. _:1
:i Wall
iScrewMust ]_:, Plate
_J EnterWood IfH =
.................+, ++r++.+,><(
Fig. 2
B, Mount the ANTI-TIP bracket
with the 4 screws provided as
illustrated in Fig, 2
C. Concrete Construction:
Hardware required:
4 each +/+"x 11/2"lag bolt
4 each 1/a"O D sleeve
anchor
2, Drill-the recommended size
hole for the anchors into the
concrete at the center of each
pre-marked concrete floor and
wall hole position Install the
sleeve anchor into the drilled
holes and then install the lag
bolts through the bracket
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE
BOLTS
Step 3
Checking the installation
A+
a_
Complete the installation of
the range per the installation
instructions provided with it
Check if the ANTI,TIP bracket is
installed and engaged properly
Remove the kick panel or storage
drawer and inspect the REAR
LEVELING LEG. Make sure it fits
securely into the slot See Fig, 1.

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
_! ARNING! To prevent
accidental tipping of the
range from abnormal use,
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
and may cause 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 ensure safety for
yourself, family, and home, please
read your Owner's Manual 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
• TEACH 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
• CAUTION: NEVER STORE
items of interest to children on
the backguard or in cabinets above
the appliance Children climbing on
the appliance could be seriously
injured 5
• KEEP THIS book for later use
- NEVER USE your appliance for
warming or heating the room
, NEVER TRY 1o 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 walt
coverings, curtains, dishcloths,
towels, potholders, and other linens
a safe distance from the appliance
°NEVER HEAT unopened food
containers Pressure buildup can
cause the container to burst and
cause injury
° NEVER LEAVE containers of fat or
drippings in your oven
°ALWAYS KEEP the oven and
surface unit areas free from things
that wilt 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 storagearea
•ALWAYS KEEP your appliance
clear of things that will burn
(gasoline and other flammable
vapors or liquids)
° NEVER TRY to clean a hot surface.
Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes, and wet cloths-or sponges
could cause steam burns
• NEVER WEAR loose-fitting clothing
when using your appliance
° NEVER USE a towel or other bulky
cloth as a potholder Make sure the
pothotder is dry Moist potholders
and wet cloths or sponges could
cause steam burns DO NOT let
potholders touch hot heating
elements

/MFORTAflTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT touch cooking 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
o ONLY certain kinds of 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
• ALWAYS USE care when
touching cooking zones They will
retain heat after the range has been
turned off.
° NEVER BLOCK the oven air vent
behind the right rear cooktop
cooking zone.
,COOKWARE USED for cooktop
cooking should be flat on the
bottom and large enough to cover
the heating zone being used
Undersized utensils expose the
heating zone and may result in
direct contact or ignition of clothing
The proper size utensil will also
improve efficiency
NEVER LEAVE cooking zones
unattended at high settings
Boiiovers result in smoking or
greasy spills which could catch fire
° NEVER cook on a broken cooktop;
cleaning solutions and spillage
could penetrate it and create the
risk of electrical shock or fire.
Conlact a qualified technician for
repairs
° ALWAYS TURN utensil handles
inward and away from other cooking
zones to reduce the risk of burns,
ignition, unintended contact, and
spillage
,,,WHEN PREPARING flaming foods
under the vent hood, turn the fan on
,, 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
°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
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 botlom Improper use of
foil could start a fire, or electrical
shock could result
6

/MPO A SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• 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
• NEVER RUB, move, clean,
or damage the door gasket on
self-cleaning ranges It is essential
for a good seal
° NEVER TRY to clean utensils,
cookware, removable parts, or
broiler pan and grid in the self-clean
cycle
• 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
• IF THE SELF.CLEANING mode
malfunclions, turn the oven off and
disconnect the power supply Have
it serviced by a qualified technician
!MPORTANT 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.
IMPORTANT: The health of some
birds is extremely sensitive
to the fumes given off during
the self-cleaning cycle of any
range, Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
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 F|RE:
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
use a dry chemical, foam, or
halon-type extinguisher
OVEN F|RE:
Do not try to move the pant
1. Close the oven door and turn
controls off
2. tf fire continues, carefully open
the door, throw baking soda on the
fire, or use a dry chemical, foam,
or haton-type extinguisher
7

OPERATION
PROTECTIHGTHECOOKTOP
• DO NOT slide cookware across
your cooktop,
• DO NOT use a dishtowel or sponge
to clean or wipe your cooktop
*DO NOT use scouring powders or
plastic, nylon, or metal cleaning
pads on your cooktop
o DO NOT apply your cooktop
cleaning creme to the cooktop
surface if the surface is hot
• 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
,, FOR MAJOR spills, turn the surface
control knob to OFF, Use a dry
paper towel to wipe up spill, then
use a razor scraper (held with a
potholder) at a 45° angle against
the surface of the cooktop to
scrape remaining spill from the
hot cooking zone,
• DO NOT cook directly on the
surface of the glass
• DO NOT use the cooktop as a
cutting board
, DO NOT use a knife or any sharp
object on the cooktop sea! around
the outer edge of the glass because
it wilt cut or damage it 8
(_j \'_ CAUTION. When
L._1 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 to cool.
Sugar spills (such as iellies, fudge,
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
t. Turn off the cooking zone affected
by the spill Remove the utensifs
2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the
razor scraper at a 45° angle
against the cooktop and scrape
hot spill to a coot area outside the
cooking zone
3, With the spill in a cool area, use
a dry paper towel to remove the
spillover Any spill remaining
should be left until the surface of
the cooktop has cooled Do not
continue to use the soiled cooking
zone until all of the spiil has been
removed Follow the steps under
Heavy Soil to continue the
cleaning process

OPERATION
Oven Light Swltcf
4 Removable
Cooktop
Control
Knobs
Ceramic-Glass
Cooktop
Self-Clean
Lock
Oven Door
Latch
Broil Element
FEATURESOFYOURRANGE
Clock and Timer Control
Surface Indicator Light
Oven Vent
Cooking
Zone
Self-Cleaning
Interior
Broiler Pan and
Grid
Removable
en Rack
Bake Element
Model and
Serial Number
Location Removable
Oven Door
Removable Self-Clean
Storage Drawm Gasket
To remove the adhesive residue left from packaging lape, use household
dishwashing liquid, mineral oi!, 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 ensure no damage is done to the range 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, Control Panel Area, Door Handle, Door Trim, and Oven Area
9

OPERATION
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 lhe glass, The sign below
each control knob shows you which
radiant zone is turned on by that knob
Cooking Zones
O0 @0 O@
Left Left Right
Rear Front Front
A Hot Cooktop Indicator Light will
glow when any radiant element is
turned on, and wilt remain on until the
surface has cooled to approximately
150°F
Use pans and woks that are flat on the
bottom The size of the pan should be
the same size as the zone used when
cooking
1'
Pans should be flat on bottom,
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a
flat-bottomed wok They are available
at your local retail store
Do not use woks that have support
rings Use of these types of woks, with
or without the ring in place, can be
dangerous
Placing the ring over the surface unit
will cause a buildup of heat that will
damage the porcelain cooktop Do
not try to use such woks without the
ring You could be seriously burned if
the wok is tipped over
Use only fiat.bottomed woks.
10

OPERAtiON
RadiantCooktopCooking
(cont.)
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Be sure the canner is centered
over the zones,
Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.
lJse recipes and procedures
from reputable sources These
are available from manufacturers
such as BalP and Kerr®, or the
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
Use caution, While canning, to
prevent burns from steam or heat
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 Rotale the
ruler in 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 clad
bottom
Aluminum: Heavyweight aluminum
cookware recommended
Cast Iron: Cast-iron coot<ware 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
cooklop surface
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 below the surface
of the cooktop
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot
The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if.
oThe pan boils dry
. The pan bottom is not flat
° The pan is off center
. There is no pan on the unit
11

OPERATION
RadiantCooktopCooking
(cont.)
H!
MED
LO
For quick starts, such as
bringing water to a boil
For slow boil and sauteing.
For steaming foods or keeping
cooked foods at serving
temperature
Push in to turn
the knob
,Set on or oF_
between marks for ._i"_'__o/--""
desired heat .. --I_;_. _.
The surface unit indicator light will
glow when any cooking zone is
activated
12

OPERATION
OvenCentre/,Clock,andTimer
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Your range CLOCK, TIMER, and OVEN operations are simple and easy to
understand
The HOUR/MINUTE arrow pads allow
you to set the exact time you need
Touch the down arrow pad to display
the selected oven temperature
The display will show.
If the time of day is showing in the
display, touch the CLOCK pad once.
To bring back the display from the
time of day blackout, touch the
CLOCK pad twice
2,
3_
The time of day CLOCK
The amount of time you choose
when using the TIMER
Any delayed functions or cooking
times set
The oven light switch turns the light
inside the oven on or off
As you read through your manual, you
wil! find what each of the individual
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 conlinuously,
you have a function error code Note
the number after the "F" Turn the
OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the OFF
position Disconnect all power to the
range for at least 30 seconds and
retry the oven operation tf the "F"
displays during a self-clean cycle,
check the oven door latch Make
sure the latch is moved to the right as
far as it will go Turn the OVEN
CONTROL KNOB to the OFF
position Allow the oven to cool 1 hour
and retry the oven operation if the
problem repeats, call for service
Advise the technician what the
flashing code was
13

OPERAtiON
OvenControl,Clock,and Timer
(cont,)
When the power to your range is
turned on for the first time, or if you
experience a power failure, the
display will flash "PF" By touching
the CLOCK pad, the display will flash
"12:00" Touch the CLOCK pad again
and follow the instructions to set the
clock. Any operation set before a
power failure will need to be reset.
The oven will automatioally shut off
if it has been left on for more than
t2 hours
To deactivate or reactivate the
automatic shutoff, touch and hold the
MIN UP and DOWN arrow pads for
about 4 seconds
14

OPERAT/ON
Clockand Timer
OFF _'
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I _:_;_,_'_................... ..... ......... _ ' ,", _,,_
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_ 1. Touch the CLOCK pad
until display flashes
@2. Touch the HOUR/MIN UP
or DOWN arrow pads to
set the lime of day
3. Touch the CLOCK pad
The Timer is used to time cooking
processes or other household
activities It does not control the
oven tt can be set for up to 11 hours
and 59 minutes II will count down in
minutes untif the LAST 60 SECONDS
is reached, then the control will beep
once When the countdown reaches
ZERO, the control wilt beep 3 times
followed by one beep every 6
seconds until the TIMER ON/OFF pad
is touched
.
2_,
Touch the TIMER ON/
OFF pad "0:00" and the
TIMER indicator light wilt
flash
Touch the HOURIMIN UP
or DOWN arrow pads to
set the amount of time
After releasing lhe arrow pad,
the TIMER indicator light will blink
three to five times The countdown will
automatically begin The TIMER
indicator light wilt remain on until
the countdown reaches "0"
When the timer has started the
countdown, you may touch 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 Fightwill flash Touch the
TIMER ONIOFF pad
REMINDER!
If you hesitate while touching the
arrow pads, the display and the
TIMER indicator lights will blink 3
times and return the display to the
time-of-day clock. If this happens,
touch the TIMER ON/OFF pad to
start over.
tf you decide to change your set time:
If the countdown is showing in the
display, touch the HOURIMIN UP
or DOWN arrow pads Select the
new time
tf the time-of-day clock is showing in
the display, touch the TIM ER ON/OFF
pad Then, touch the HOURIMIN UP
or DOWN arrow pads Select the
new time
If the countdown is showing in the
display, simply change the time tf it
isn't, touch the TIMER ON/OFF pad,
lhen touch the TIMER ONtOFF pad to
cancel
15

OPERAT/Ofl
Baking
t. Set the OVEN CONTROL KNOB
to the temperature you want to use
when baking The OVEN ON
indicator light will glow
When the temperature inside the
oven reaches your selected
temperature, the preheat tone will
sound and the PREHEATED
indicator light will glow
2. When baking is finished, turn the
OVEN CONTROL KNOB to the
OFF position
BAKING SHELF POSITION CHART
TYPE OF FOOD SHELF POSITION
Frozen pies 4
(on cookie sheet)
Angel food cake, 3 or 4
bundt or pound
cakes
Biscuiis, muffinsl ..................' _3or 4 .....
brownies, cookies,
cupcakes, layer
cakes, pies
Casseroles - 3 or 4
Turkey or Roast 1
The oven wil! turn on immediately and
cook for a selected length of time At
the end of the cooking time, the oven
will turn off automatically
1. Make sure the correct time of day
is showing in the display
2. Touch the COOK TIME
ON/OFF pad.
3, Touch the HOUR/MIN UP and!or
DOWN arrow pads, to set how
long you want foods to cook
4. Turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB
to the baking temperature you
want to use
.
The OVEN ON and AUTOMATIC
OVEN indicator lights will glow.
When the temperature inside the
oven reaches the temperature you
have selected, the PREHEATED
indicator light will glow.
When the set amount of cooktime
has reached zero, a tone will
sound and the AUTOMATIC OVEN
indicalor light will blink until the
OVEN CONTROL KNOB is turned
to the OFF position.
16

OPERATION
Baking(cont.)
You can set the oven control to delay
start the oven, cook for a specific
length of lime, and then turn off
automatically
1. Make sure the correcl time of day
is showing in the display
2. Touch the COOK TIME
ON/OFF pad
3. Touch the HOUR/MIN UP andtor
DOWN arrow pads, to set how
long you want foods to cook
4. Touch the START TIME
ON/OFF pad
5, Touch the HOUR/MIN UP and/
or DOWN arrow pads to set the
time of day you want the oven to
turn on
6. Turn the OVEN CONTROL KNOB
to the baking temperature you
want to use The OVEN ON and
AUTOMATIC OVEN indicator
lights wil! glow
7. When the start time is reached,
the oven wil! automatically turn
on and start cooking When the
temperature inside the oven
reaches the temperature you have
selected, the PREHEATED
indicator light will glow The set
amount of cooktime will count
down to zero, a tone will sound,
and the AUTOMATIC OVEN
indicator light will blink until the
OVEN CONTROL KNOB is turned
to the OFF position
NOTE: After touching the COOK
TIME or START TIME pads, if you
hesitate before touching the HOURI
MIN pads, the display will blink 3
times and return to the time of day If
this happens, repeat the operation to
continue
"/7

OPERAtiON
Oven Cooking Tips
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
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 To
prevent staining from spillovers, you
may place a piece of aluminum foil_or
a cookie sheet on the rack below the
food which may spill over
Opening the door often to check
foods will cause heat loss and poor
baking results.
Preheating is bringing the
temperature up to the Iemperature
you will be using during baking Let
the oven preheat thoroughly when
recipes call for preheating
To prolong the life of your oven
light bulb, follow this helpful tip.
Always turn the light off when the
oven is not in use or during a clean
cycle if your oven light is left on for
an extended period of time, the oven
will be warm when the door is opened
due to the heat generated from the
oven light bulb
The oven vent is located behind the
right rear cooking zone This area
could become hot during oven use
tt is normal for steam to come out
of the vent andlor collect moisture
underneath when oven is in use
The vent is important for proper air
circulalion Never block this vent.
Most recipes for baking have been
developed using high-fat products
such as butter or margarine (80% fat
by weight--the federal requirement
for products labeled "margarine")
You wil! gel poor results if cakes, pies,
pastries, cookies, or candies are
made with low-fat spreads Low-fat
spreads contain less fat and more
water The high moisture content of
these spreads affects the texture and
flavor of favorite baked recipes The
lower the fat content of a spread
product, the more noticeable these
differences become To ensure best
results, use margarine, butter, or stick
spreads containing at least 70%
vegetable oil
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OPEBAT/ON
OvenCookingTips(cont.)
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as
much as possible If baking with
more than one pan, place the pans
so each has at least 1 to tW' of air
space around it If baking four cake
layers at the same time, place two
layers on rack 2 and two layers on
rack 4 Stagger pans on the rack so
one is not directly above the other
FLAT COOKIE SHEETS, without
sides, allow air to circulate all around
the cookies for even browning
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 absorbs heat and can be
used for yeast breads, pie crust, or
foods that need a brown crust The
oven temperature should be reduced
by 25°F
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The Oven Temperature Sensor
continuously senses and controls the
temperature inside the oven To keep
a constant set temperature, the
elements will cycle (turn on and off
during cooking)
The oven racks are designed wilh
stops, a convenience as well as a
safety precaution The guides have a
bump to prevent the racks from tilting
when they are pulled out of the oven
This design allows the racks to be
inserted in only one way+
Bump in
Rack Guide
Your oven has six (6) rack positions
The top position is only a guide It
cannot be used as a rack position
Guides
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Always place oven racks in the
proper position while oven is cool.
CAUTION: When you are using the rack
in the lowest position (!), you will need
to use caution when pulling the rack
out We recommend that you pull the
rack out several inches and then, using
two potholders, pull the rack out by
holding the sides of it The rack is low
and you could be burned if you place
your hand in the middle of the rack and
pull all the way out Be very careful not
to burn your hand on the door when
using a rack in the lowest position (1)

OPERATION
OvencookingTips(cont.)
You may fee! 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 If you feet your oven is too hot
or too coot for your cooking prefer-
ence, see Do-it-Yourself Adjustment
in the back of this manual to make the
adjustment
NOTE: On some models the Oven
Control Knob must be pushed in
before turning.
Your oven control has a selector
knob for setting Bake, Broil, or
Clean Simply turn the knob to the
bake temperature setting you want to
use or to BROIL or CLEAN,
, OFF _t
The Indicator Lights;
• PREHEATED indicator light -turns
on and stays on when oven has
reached selected temperature
o OVEN ON indicator light -turns on
and stays on when a Bake, Broil, or
Clean function has been chosen
_,CLEAN indicator light - turns on
and stays on for self-clean If the
CLEAN indicator light flashes,
you should check for one of the
following:
•1. The latch handle is locked during
a baking function,
2. The latch handle is not locked
during a self-clean function
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