Kenmore 9424x User manual

Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.9420, 9424*
P/N 807190901 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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Table of Contents
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Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 2
Before Setting Oven Controls ...................................................................... 9
Oven Vent Location ................................................................................... 9
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 10
Using Proper Cookware .........................................................................10
Cookware Material Types .....................................................................10
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop .......................................................10
About the Radiant Surface Elements ....................................................11
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights .....................................11
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements ....................................................11
Home Canning ..........................................................................................12
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................ 13
Radiant Surface Element Settings .........................................................13
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................17
Warmer Drawer (some models) ...........................................................29
Self Clean ..................................................................................................31
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 34
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 38
Oven Baking .............................................................................................38
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................39
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This Use & Care Guide contains operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product
may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look
exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced with installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
This warranty 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. Sears 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. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, 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 recom-
mended 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 or the shortest period allowed by
law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi-
tation 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appli-
ance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven, near surface units or in the storage
drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This
includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such
as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the 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.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is
not hazard related.
Tip Over Hazard
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.
Range
leveling leg Anti-tip
bracket
• 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.

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Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of a range can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the range. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other
injury.
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.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Important: Important Safety Notice - The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances
known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
•Remove all tape and packaging before
using the range. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the range.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
•Proper Installation—Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements.
Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this
range.
•User Servicing—Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
range.
•Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
•Never modify or alter the construction of
a range by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the range.
•Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.

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•Do not attempt to operate the range
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the range. If the range is
not turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
•Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
•Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
•Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
•Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the range
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven.
•Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The
oven vent is located below the backguard.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
•Placement of Oven Racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, use extreme caution and do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in
oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the
rack.
•Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
•Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
•Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
•Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the
surface element unit before turning it on,
and turn the element off before removing
the pan.
•Use proper pan size — This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion
of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element
will also improve efficiency.

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•Utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over adjacent surface
elements — To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with
the utensil, the handle of the utensil should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
•Never leave surface elements unattended
at high heat settings — Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
•Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
•When flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn the fan on.
•Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer’s recommen-
dations for cooktop use.
•Do not use decorative surface burner
covers. If an element is accidentally
turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. Burns will
occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the
cooktop.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC-GLASS
COOKTOP MODELS
•Do not cook on broken cook top — If
cook top should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cook top and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
•Clean cook top with caution — If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
RANGE
Before manually cleaning any
part of the range, be sure all controls are
turned off and the range is cool. The range
may be hot and can cause burns.
•Clean the range regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Pay particular attention to the area
around each surface element. Do not
allow grease to accumulate.
•Always follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
•Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
hoods.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
•Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
•Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-
cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
•Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
•Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING
ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE
OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and
oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface cooking units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and
oven door window.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use an adapter plug or an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
For models factory-equipped with a power
cord:
For maximum safety, the power cord must be
plugged into an electrical outlet that is the
correct voltage, is correctly polar-ized, and is
properly grounded in accordance with local
codes.
For ovens to be wired into a junction box:
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet with
the correct, properly grounded wall recep-
tacle installed by a qualified electrician. See
the installation instructions packaged with
this appliance for complete installation and
grounding instructions.

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PRODUCT RECORD
In this space below, record the date of
purchase, model and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial
number printed on an identification plate.
See Figure 1 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
To locate the serial plate, open storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). The serial plate is attached to
the lower right oven frame.
Figure 1: Serial plate location

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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel.
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. Do not block oven vent.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock or fire.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using.
Oven Rack Descriptions
•Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
•The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional
stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
•To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven
rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or
roasting large cuts of meat.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back
of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the
cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Figure 2: Do not block oven vent location
oven vent
Figure 3: Oven rack types
at
oven rack
at handle
oven rack
bottom
oven rack
oset
oven rack

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure 4). Cookware should have flat bottoms
that make good contact with the entire surface heating element
(See Figure 5). For detailed information about the ceramic
cooktop, refer to the “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 35.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The
most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
and pitting). 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 (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 ceramic cooktops.
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 ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be
sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should
be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements
in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the
amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot
enough to cause burns.
The size and type of cookware
used will influence the radiant ele-
ment power level setting needed
for best cooking results. Be sure to
follow the recommendations for
using proper cookware as illus-
trated in both Figure 4 and
Figure 5.
Figure 4: Testing cookware
Figure 5: Proper cookware placement
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Curved and warped pans.
• 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.

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Before Setting Surface Controls
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before
cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete
the cooking process.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface
control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel — the
ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator
lights.
The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control
panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned
on. A quick glance at these indicator lights after cooking is an
easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
The Hot Surface indicator lights are located on the control panel
just above each surface control knob. They will glow when any
surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the
cooktop has cooled to a moderate level.
Important notes:
•Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil
is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating
results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture
(for ceramic cooktop models only).
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
•Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning
and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care
Guide.
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements
Single and Dual Radiant 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. A dual (on some models) radiant element
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 (See Figure 7).
Figure 6: Element indicator light
Figure 7: Single (L) and dual (R) radiant elements

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Warmer Zone Control, Turboboil Flex, and Triple Radiant
Element
The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the
cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food
warm only.
Your range is equipped with the turboboil flex boiling element,
the fastest and most powerful element available on the market
today. The element allows you to bring liquids to a boil in record
time, as well as maintain liquids consistently at a low, warm
simmer.
The triple radiant element (some models) has three element
portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2 (dual), or 3
(triple) element portions together.
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful
micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed
completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but
steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required
time.
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United
States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.
Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric
coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on
the burner grates.
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check
with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service
or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-
mation.
•It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
•Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
•Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid
canning on the same burner unit all day.
Figure 8: Warmer zone control (L) and Turboboil Flex (R)
Figure 9: Triple radiant element

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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant Surface Element Settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the surface element power
level setting needed for best cooking results.
The suggested settings found in Table 1 are based when cooking
with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
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
Table 1 for suggested power level settings.
•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps prevent damage to the ceramic 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.
Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element (all models):
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.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
to the desired setting (See Figure 10).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.
Table 1: Suggested settings for single, dual, and triple radiant
surface elements
Settings Type of cooking
High (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a 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 or steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 10: Single radiant element
Turboboil Flex Element
Your range is equipped with
the turboboil flex boiling ele-
ment, the fastest and most
powerful element available
on the market today. The ele-
ment allows you to bring liq-
uids to a boil in record time,
as well as maintain liquids
consistently at a low, warm
simmer.
Figure 11: Turboboil Flex

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Setting Surface Controls
Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models)
To operate the dual radiant element:
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.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin
heating both the inner and outer portions of the element
(marked dual - See Figure 12). If only the inner heating
portion is needed (marked single - See Figure 12) for smaller
cookware, push in and turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Important note:
You may switch from the single or dual settings at any time
during cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off before removing the cookware.
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
Table 1 for suggested power level settings.
•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps prevent damage to the ceramic 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.
Heating with inner (small)
element only*
Heating with both elements*
* Areas that heat are shown darkened.
Figure 12: Dual radiant surface element operation

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Setting Surface Controls
Triple Radiant Surface Element (some models)
To operate the triple radiant element:
The triple radiant element (some models) has three element
portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2 (dual), or 3
(triple) element portions together.
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.
1. Place correctly-sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin
heating both the inner and outer portions of the element
(See Figure 13 and Figure 14). If only the inner heating
portion is needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn the
knob counter-clockwise (See Figure 13 and Figure 14).
Please note that all three element portions will adjust to the
same power level.
Important note:
You may switch from the single, dual, or triple settings at any
time during cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off before removing the cookware.
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
Table 1 for suggested power level settings.
•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps prevent damage to the ceramic 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.
Figure 13: Triple radiant element zones: single (L), double (M),
and Triple (R)
Figure 14: Triple radiant element
Heating with
inner (small)
element only
Heating 2 of 3
portions
Heating with all
3 portions
Areas that heat are shown darkened.

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Setting Surface Controls
Warm & Ready Zone (some models)
The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at
serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See
Figure 15) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe
dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the
warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be
covered with a lid to maintain quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover
should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Use only
dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and
cooktop use on the warmer zone.
Setting warmer zone control:
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.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates
will be hot.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Push in either direction and turn the warmer zone control
knob to the desired temperature level (See Figure 15). The
temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI
(high), MED (medium) and LO (low). However, the control
can be set at any position between HI and LO for different
levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the warmer zone control knob to
OFF position. The warmer zone will remain hot until the hot
surface indicator light turns off.
Important notes:
•The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any
time when the warmer zone is turned on.
•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.
Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone recom-
mended food settings (See Table 2). If a particular food is not
listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most
foods can be kept at serving temperatures using the medium
setting.
Figure 15: Warm zone element
Table 2: Warmer zone recommended food settings
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)
Eggs LO (Low)
Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium)
Sauces MED (Medium)
Soups (cream) MED (Medium)
Stews MED (Medium)
Vegetables MED (Medium)
Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High)
Soups (liquid) HI (High)

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Oven Controls
1. Bake - Use to start a normal Bake function.
2. Broil - Use to select Broil function.
3. Convec Bake - Use to select Conv Bake function.
4. Convec Convert - Use to select Conv Convert function.
5. Convec Roast - Use to select Conv Roast function.
6. Slow Cook - Use to select Slow Cook function.
7. Warmer Drawer (some models) - Use to select Warmer
Drawer function.
8. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at
serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
9. START - Use to start oven functions.
10. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to adjust set-
tings and adjust temperature and times.
11. STOP - Use to cancel any oven function previously entered
except clock and timer.
12. 0-9 keypad - Use to enter oven temperatures and times.
13. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer.
14. Add 1 Minute - Use to add one minute to the timer. This
works with the kitchen timer and does not affect any cook
time or start time functions.
15. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed
for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end
of set time.
16. Delay Start - Use with Bake, Conv Bake, Conv Concert, and
Self Clean functions to program a delayed start time.
17. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4 hr Self-Clean cycle.
18. Oven Lock - Use to lock oven door and oven functions.
19. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
20. CLOCK - Use to set time of day.
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings
All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and
temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An
entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched.
An entry error tone (three short beeps) will sound if the entry of
the temperature or time is below the minimum allowable setting
or above the maximum setting for the cooking feature. The error
tone will also sound any time a key is pressed if the entry is
determined to be an invalid selection.
Important note:
The oven control works with both the numeric keypad and the
Up / Down arrow keys. For cooking functions (Bake, Broil,
Convec Bake, Convec Convert, Convec Roast, and Slow Cook) as
well as for the Timer ON/OFF and the CLOCK functions, you
may press the Up / Down arrows to adjust the temperature in
addition to (or instead of) using the digital keys. Regardless of
the method you choose, always press the START key to initiate
the function.
Please be aware that the Up / Down arrows will not operate
with the following functions: Warmer Drawer, Add 1 Minute, and
Warm & Hold. If an arrow key is pressed in an attempt to
program any given function that is invalid, the control will sound
a triple beep.
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Oven Controls
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the
display (See Table 16). The time of day must first be set before
operating the oven.
To set clock to 1:30:
1. Press .
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up / Down
arrow keys until 130 appears in the display.
3. Press .
Important note:
The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean,
Delay Start, or cooking feature is active.
Setting Timer
The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without
interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from
a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59
minutes.
To set timer for 5 minutes:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 5 appears in the display.
3. Press to start the timer. When set time ends, END will
show in the display and the control will sound a beep three
times every 30 seconds until Timer ON/OFF key is pressed.
To cancel the timer when active, press Timer ON/OFF again.
Important note:
•The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra minute timer that will beep when the set
time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while
using any of the other oven functions.
•When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours
and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour
remains, the display counts down in minutes and seconds.
With less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
•If the timer is active during a cooking process, the timer will
show in the display. To view the status of any other active
oven function, press the key of the cooking function once
and it will appear in the display for a few seconds.
Add 1 Minute
Use the Add 1 Minute feature to set additional minutes to the
timer. Each press of the key will add 1 additional minute. If
Add 1 Minute is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer
will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute.
To add 2 minutes to the timer:
Press Add 1 Minute twice.
Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature Min. Temp or Time Max. Temp or Time
Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil 400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C)
Timer 1 minute 11 hrs. 59 mins.
Self Clean 2 Hours 4 Hours
Warm & Hold 170°F (77°C) 3 Hours
Cook Time 1 Minute 11:59
Delay Time 12 Hr. 1:00 12:59
Delay Time 24 Hr. 0:00 23:59
Convec Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Convec Convert 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Convec Roast 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Clock 12 Hr. 1:00 12:59
Clock 24 Hr. 0:00 23:59
Slow Cook LO 225°F (108°C) HI 275°F (134°C)
Figure 16: 12:00 in display before setting the clock

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Oven Controls
Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode
The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr
modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours.
To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode:
1. Press and hold for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hr
day or 24 Hr day display modes (See Figure 17).
3. Press to accept the choice.
Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour
Energy Saving
The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy
Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for
more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to
override this feature to bake continuously.
To change between continuous bake or 12 hour energy saving
feature:
1. Press and hold Timer ON/OFF for 6 seconds
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hour
OFF or Stay On feature (See Figure 18).
3. Press to accept choice.
Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or
Celsius (ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped
from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F
or ºC oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F:
1. Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds.
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press the Up / Down
arrow keys to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius
temperature display modes (See Figure 19).
3. Press to accept the choice.
Important note:
The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the
cooking process or if a Delay Start has been set or Self Clean is
active.
Setting Silent or Audible Control mode
Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible
tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and
later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones.
To set for silent or audible mode:
1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between bEEP On
or bEEP OFF (See Figure 20).
3. Press to accept the choice.
Figure 17: 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings
Figure 18: 12 hr energy saving (L) and continuous setting (R)
Figure 19: Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius
Figure 20: Display showing audible and silent operation

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Oven Controls
Setting Oven Lockout
The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock
the oven control keys.
To activate the oven lockout features:
1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds. The motor
driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven
door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about
15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once door
is locked, the word DOOR with a lock icon will appear in
the display.
To cancel the oven lockout feature:
1. Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds. The motor
door latch will begin unlocking the oven door automatically.
Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the
oven door to completely unlock.
2. When the word DOOR with a lock icon no longer displays,
the oven door may be opened, and the oven control keypad
will be available for use.
Important note:
•To avoid damage to the oven door latching mechanism, do
not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the
word DOOR with a lock icon is displayed.
•If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is active, the
control will triple beep indicating the key action is not
available when the oven lockout feature is active.
Operating Oven Lights
The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven
door is opened. Oven lights will not operate during a self clean
cycle.
Press to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever
the oven door is closed.
The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven
interior and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield
protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be
in place whenever the oven is in use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing oven light
(some models)” on page 36.