Magic Chef TIME SAVOR RANGE User manual

TimeSavor TMRange
featuring the Speed Oven
Keep these instructions for future reference.If you have
any questions please call us at 1-800-688-1120
TABLE OF CONTENTS
iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... 1-4 Preheating ................................ 11
SpeedOvenfeatureonly..................... 4 Oven operation............................ 12
Precautionsto avoidpossib(eexposure Automaticovencooking feature.......... 12-13
to excessivemicrowave energy ............ 4 Conventional baking tips .................... 14
Conventionalbakingchart................... 15
CLOCK ANDOVEN CONTROL .............. 5-6 Common bakingproblems chart............. 16
Clock andoven operation.................... 5 Roasting .................................. 17
SpeedOven operation ....................... 6 Broiling ................................... 18
COOKTOP USE .............................. 7 SPEED OVEN FEATURE ................. 19-22
Control knobs .............................. 7 General information ........................ 19
Cookingtips ................................ 7 "Hold" .................................... 19
Cookware .................................. 7 Frequently asked questions about
Canning ................................... 7 SpeedOven ............................ 20
Heatsetting guide ........................... 7 SpeedCook 1or Speed Cook 2 ............. 21
Defrost/Heat .............................. 22
SMOOTHTOPCOOKTOP ................... 8-9
Cookingareas .............................. 8 MAINTENANCE............................. 23
Hot surface light ............................ 8 Cooktoplight .............................. 23
Retainedheat .............................. 8Oven light ................................. 23
Cooking tips ................................ 8 Ovendoor ................................ 23
Cookware .................................. 8 Doorlock lever............................ 23
To protectsmoothtop ........................ 8 Storagedrawer ............................ 23
Care information ............................ 9 Levelinglegs .............................. 23
COIL COOKTOP ............................. 10 SELF-CLEAN OVEN ..................... 24-25
Cooktop .................................. 10
Surface elements .......................... 10 CAREAND CLEANING CHART ............... 26
Indicator lights ............................. 10
Dripbowl ................................. 10 SERVICEINFORMATION ................. 27-29
Before youcall for service ................... 27
OVEN USE (For Conventional Cooking)...11-18 Explanationoffault codes ................... 28
Ovencharacteristics........................ 11 Adjustingoventemperature................. 28
Fan ...................................... 11Howte obtainservice....................... 29
Ovenracks................................ 11
Useofaluminumfoil........................ 11 WARRANTY ................................ 30
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
Thefollowinginstructionsarebasedon Storageaboverange- Toeliminate Useproperpansize- This
safetyconsiderationsandmustbethehazardofreachingoverhotsurfaceapplianceisequippedwithoneormore
strictlyfollowedtoeliminatethe elements,cabinetstorageshouldnot surfaceelementsofdifferentsizes.
potentialrisksoffire,electricshock,or beprovideddirectlyaboveaunit.IfSelectutensilshavingfiatbottomslarge
personalinjury, provided,storageshouldbelimitedto enoughtocoverthesurfaceelement.
infrequentlyuseditemsthatcanbe Theuseofundersizedutensilswill
Properinstallation- Besureyour safelystoredinanareasubiectedto exposeaportionoftheheatingelement
applianceisproperlyinstalledandheat.Temperaturesmaybeunsafefor todirectcontactandmayresultin
groundedbyaqualifiedtechnician, someitemssuchasvolatileliquids, ignitionofclothing.Properrelationship
Careshouldbegiventolocationofcleaners,oraerosolsprays.Ifcabinet ofutensiltoelementwillalsoimprove
storageisprovided,installationofa efficiency.
appliance-Besurefloorcovering rangehoodthatprojectsatleast
underappliance,wallsadjacentto 5-inchesbeyondthebottomofthe Neverleavesurfaceunits
appliance,cabinetryadjacentto cabinetwillreducethehazards unattendedathigh heat
appliance,andothermaterialsadjacent associatedwithsuchstorage,settings- Boiloverscausesmoking
toappliancecanwithstandprolonged
heat.Thisisaheavyapplianceandcan Wearproperapparel- Loose-fitting andgreasyspilloversmayignite.
settleintosoftfloorcoveringssuchas orhanginggarmentsshouldneverbe Topreventdamageto range-
cushionedvinyl.Usecarewhenmoving wornwhileusingtheappliance. Neveroperateasurfaceunitwithouta
rangeonthistypeoffloorcovering.Userservicing-Donotrepairor paninplaceandneverallowapanto
Afterapplianceisinstalled-Be replaceanypartoftheappliance boildry.
certainallpackingmaterialsare unlessspecificallyrecommendedinthe
removedfromtheappliancebefore Owner'sGuide.Allotherservicing Makesuredripbowlsare in
operatingtheunit.Ifapplianceis shouldbereferredtoaqualified place- Absenceofthesebowlsduring
installednearawindow,takestepsto technician.Alwaysdisconnectunitor cookingmaysubjectwiringor
preventcurtainsfromblowingovercut-offpowertounitbeforeany componentsunderneathtodamage.
surfaceelementscreatingafirehazard, servicing. Protectiveliners-Donotuse
Neveruseyourappliancefor Storagein,onornearappliance-aluminumfoillinerstolinesurfaceunit
warmingorheatingtheroom. Donotstoreorusegasolineorother dripbowlsorovenbottom,exceptas
flammablematerials,vaporsandliquidssuggestedintheOwner'sGuide.
,._ I/_ _ z intheoven,nearsurfaceunitsorinthe Improperinstallationoftheseliners
," i: r_ _ vicinityofthisoranyotherappliance, mayresultinariskofelectricshock,or
_ _ Thefumescancreateafireh_ardorfire.I;
explosion.Donotusecooktoporoven
•asastorageareaforfoodorcooking Glazedcookingutensils- Only
utensils, certaintypesofglass,glass/ceramic,
ceramic,earthenware,orotherglazed
,,,..Useonlydrypotholders-Moistor utensilsaresuitableforrange-top
damppotholdersonhotsurfacesmay servicewithoutbreakingduetothe
resultinburnsfromsteam.Donotlet suddenchangeintemperature.
potho(dertouchhotheatingelements.
Donotuseatowelorotherbulky
c_oths, (continuednext page)
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(continued)
Utensilhandlesshouldbeturned SpeedOvenfeaturewillnegatively asteamburn.Somecleanerscan
inwardandnotextendoveradjacent affecthowthisfeatureoperates.Use producenoxiousfumesifappliedtoa
surfaceunits-Toreducetheriskofaluminumfoilonlyasdirectedinthis hotsurface.
burns,ignitionofflammablematerials, manual.
andspillageduetounintentional Ovendoor- Donotplaceexcessive
contactwiththeutensil,thehandleofa Cleanventilatinghoodsfrequently- weightonanopenovendoororstand
utensilshouldbepositionedsothatitis Greaseshouldnotbeallowedto onanopenovendooras,insome
turnedinward,anddoesnotextend accumulateonhoodorfilter.When cases,itcouldcausetherangetotip
overadjacentsurfaceelements,flamingfoodsunderthehood,turnthe over,breakageofthedoor,orserious
fanoff.Thefan,ifoperating,may injury.
Donotsoakremovableheating spreadtheflame.
elements-Heatingelementsshould _. j
neverbeimmersedinwater.Immersing Deepfatfryers-Useextremecaution
elementinwaterwoulddamage whenmovingthegreasekettleor
insulatingmaterialinsideelement, disposingofhotgrease.
Usecarewhenopeningdoor-Let Donottouchsurfaceelementsor
hotairorsteamescapebefore ovenelements,areasnearelements
removingorreplacingfood.orinteriorsurfacesofoven-
Elementsmaybehoteventhoughthey
Donotheatunopenedfood aredarkincolor.Areasnearsurface
containers- Build-upofpressuremay elementsandinteriorsurfacesofoven
causecontainertoburstandresultin maybecomehotenoughtocause Toavoidpossibleexposureto
injury, burns.Duringandafteruse,donot microwaveenergy,donotoperate
Keepovenventducts touchorletclothingorotherflammable theovenusingtheSpeedOven
unobstructed- Theventislocatedat materialscontactheatingelements, featureiftheovendoorlocking
thebaseofthebackguard.Blockageofareasnearelements,orinterior mechanismordoorsealis
ventpreventsproperovenair surfacesofovenuntiltheyhavehad damaged.Seepage4for
circulationandwillaffectoven sufficienttimetocool.Amongthese additionalsafetyinstructions.
performance.Avoidtouchingovenvent areasarethecooktop,surfacesfacing Anti-tip bracket warning:
areawhileovenisonandforseveral thecooktop,ovenventopeningand
minutesafterovenhasbeenturnedoff. surfacesnearthisopening,ovendoor, Toreducetheriskoftippingofthe
Somepartsoftheventandsurroundingandovenwindow.Also,donotallow appliancefromunusualusageorby
aluminumfoil,meatprobesoranyother excessiveloadingoftheovendoor,the
areabecomehotenoughtocause metalobject,otherthanautensilona appliancemustbesecuredbya
burns, properlyinstalledanti-tipdevice.To
surfaceelement,tocontactheating
Placementofovenracks-Alwayselements, checkifdeviceisinstalledproperly:
Useaflashlightandlookunderneath
placeovenracksindesiredlocation
whileoveniscool.Ifrackmustbe Smoothtopcooktop-Donotcookon rangetoseethatoneoftherear
movedwhilehot,usecaretoavoid brokencooktop.Ifcooktopshould levelinglegsisengagedinthebracket
contactofpotholderwithovenelement, break,cleaningsolutionsandspillovers slot.Whenremovingappliancefor
maypenetratethebrokencooktopand cleaning,besureanti-tipdeviceis
Donotcoverovenracks,theoven createariskofelectricshock.Contact engagedwhenrangeisreplaced.The
bottomoranyotherpartoftheoven aqualifiedtechnicianimmediately, anti-tipdevicesecurestherearleveling
withaluminumfoil-Thiswillcause Cleancooktopwithcaution.Ifawet legtothefloor,whenproperlyengaged.
overheatingoftheoven.Theincorrect spongeorclothisusedtowipespillson (continuednextpage)
useofaluminumfoilwhenusingthe ahotcookingarea,becarefultoavoid
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(continued)
Circuitbreakerorfuse- LocateandDonotleavechildrenalone-Thisappliancehasbeentestedfor
markbreakerorfuse.Neverreplacea Childrenshouldnotbeleftaloneor safeperformanceusing
blownfuseorresetabreakeruntilyou unattendedinanareawhereappliance conventionalcookware.Donotuse
knowwhathascausedtheproblem,isinuse.Theyshouldneverbeallowed anydevicesoraccessoriesthatarenot
Alwaysreplaceablownfusewithone tositorstandonanypartofthespecificallyrecommendedinthis
ofthecorrectamperage,donotusea appliance.CAUTION:Donotstore manual.Donotuseeyelidcoversfor
substitute, itemsofinteresttochildrenincabinets thesurfaceunits,stovetopgrills,or
aboveanapplianceoronthe add-onovenconvectionsystems.The
Controlknobs-Turnoftcontrolatthe backguardofarange, useofdevicesoraccessoriesthatare
completionofacookingoperation, notexpresslyrecommendedinthis
Self-cleaningoven- Donotclean manualcancreateserioussafety
doorgasket.Thedoorgasketis _ =-_--P',J"_k/hazards,resultinperformance
essentialforagoodseal.Careshould ___/problems,andreducethelifeofthe
betakennottorub,damage,ormovecomponentsoftheappliance.
thegasket.Donotuseovencleaners
orovenlinerprotectivecoatingofany Preparedfoodwarning-Followfood
kindinoraroundanypartofthe _manufacturer'sinstructions.Ifaplastic
self-cleanoven.Cleanonlypartslisted _frozenfoodcontainerand/oritsfilm
inthisbooklet.Beforeself-cleaningthe coverdistorts,warps,orisotherwise
oven,removebroilerpan,ovenracks, damagedduringcooking,immediately
discardthefoodanditscontainer.The
andotherutensils.Listenforafan.A foodcouldbecontaminated.
fannoiseshouldbeheardduringa Childrenclimbingontheapplianceto
cleaningcycle.Ifnot,cancelclean reachitemscouldbeseriouslyinjured. Important safety noticeand
cycleandcallaqualifiedtechnician Childrenmustbetaughtthatthe warning: TheCaliforniaSafeDrinking
beforeself-cleaningagain, applianceandutensilsinoronitcanbe WaterandToxicEnforcementActof
Itisnormalforthecooktopoftherange hot.Childrenshouldbetaughtthatan 1986 (Proposition65) requiresthe
tobecomehotduringaself-clean applianceisnotatoy.Theyshouldnot GovernorofCaliforniatopublishalistof
cycle.Therefore,touchingorliftingthe beallowedtoplaywithcontrolsorother substancesknownto the Stateof
cooktopduringacleancycleshouldbe partsoftheunit. Californiato cause cancer or
avoided, reproductiveharm, and requires
INCASE OFFIRE: businessesto warn customersof
CAUTION:DONOTLEAVEFOODOR 1. Turnoffapplianceandventilating potentialexposurestosuchsubstances.
COOKINGUTENSILS,ETC.,INOVEN hood.Disconnectpowerat the
DURINGTHESELF-CLEANING fuseorcircuitbreaker. Usersofthisappliancearehereby
warnedthatwhentheapplianceis
MODEOFOPERATION. 2.Usedrychemicalorfoam-type engagedintheself-cleancyclethere
ATTENTION:NELAISSERAUCUN extinguisherorbakingsodato maybesomelow-levelexposureto
ALIMENT,USTENSILEDECUISINE, smotherfireorflame.Neveruse someofthelistedsubstances,
ETC.,DANSLEFOURDURANTLE wateronagreasefire. includingcarbonmonoxide.Exposure
CYCLED'AUTONETTOYAGE. 3. Iffireisinoven,smotherbyclosing tothesesubstancescanbeminimized
ovendoor. byproperlyventingtheappliancetothe
outdoorsduringtheself-cleancycle.
4. Iffireisinapanonthesurfaceunit,
coverpan.(continued next page)
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PRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
A. DonotattempttooperatethisovenwiththedooropenC.Do notoperatethe ovenifit is damaged.It is
sinceopen-dooroperationcanresultin harmful particularlyimportantthattheovendoorclosepropedy
exposuretomicrowaveenergy.Itisimportantnotto andthatthereisnodamagetothe:(I}Door(bent),(2)
defeatortamperwiththesafetyinterlocks,hingesandlatches(brokenorloosened),(3)door
B.Donotplaceanyobjectbetweentheovenfrontface sealsandsealingsurfaces.
andthedooror allowsoilorcleanerresidueto D.Theovenshouldnotbeadjustedorrepairedby
accumulateonsealingsurfaces, anyoneexceptproperlyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
WhenusingtheSpeedOvenfeaturebasicsafetyprecautions10.Donotcoverorblockanyopeningsontheoven.
shouldbefo}lowed,includingthefoUowing: 11.Donotstorethisapplianceoutdoors.Donotusethis
productnearwater- forexample,nearakitchensink,in
WARNING- Toreducetheriskofburns,electricalshock, awetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool,andthelike.
fire,injurytopersonsor exposuretoexcessivemicrowave
energy: 12.Donotimmersecordorpluginwater.
13. Whencleaningsurfacesof doorandoventhatcome
1. Readalltheinstructionsbeforeusingtheappliance, togetherondosingdoor,useonlymild,nonabrasive
2.Readandfollowthe specific"precautionsto avoid soapsordetergentsappliedwithaspongeorsoftcloth.
possibleexposureto excessivemicrowaveenergy"Donotcleanorrubthegasketaroundtheovendoor.
foundatthetopofthispage. 14. Toreducetheriskoffireintheovencavity:
3.Thisappliancemustbe properlygrounded.See a. Donotovercookfood,especiallystarchyitemssuch
installationinstructionsforgroundinginstructions, aspotatoesandfattyitemssuchasbacon.Carefully
4. Installorlocatethisapplianceonlyinaccordancewiththe attendapplianceifheat-proofpaperor plastic
installationinstructions, containersareplacedinsidetheoven.If aplastic
frozenfoodcontainerand/oritsfilmcoverdistorts,
5. Someproductssuchas wholeeggsand sealed warpsor is otherwisedamagedduringcooking,
containers,suchasclosedglassjars,mayexplodeand immediatelydiscardthefoodanditscontainer.The
shouldnotbeheatedinthisoven.foodcouldbecontaminated.
6. Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribed b.Removewiretwist-tiesfromheat-preefpaperor
inthismanualorintheSpeedOvenCookingGuide.Do ovencookingbagsbeforeplacingbaginoven.
notusecorrosivechemicalsorvaporsinthisappliance.
Thistypeofovenisspecificallydesignedtoheat,cook, c. Ifmaterialsinsidetheovenshouldignite,keepoven
ordefrostfood.Donotusefordryingclothes,linens, doorclosed,turnovenoffandshutoffpoweratthe
newspaper,orsimilarnon-foodtypeitems.It is not fuseordrouitbreakerpanel.
designedforindustrial,laboratory,orcommercialuse.Itd.Donotusethecavityforstoragepurposes.Donot
isintendedforhomeuseonly. leavepaperproducts,cookingutensils,orfoodinthe
7. Makesurethatall personsusingthisappliance, cavitywhennotinuse.Useonlyheat-proofpaperor
plasticcontainersrecommendedfor useina
especiallychildren,arecloselysupervisedandproperly conventionaloven.
instructedonhowtousethisappliance.
8.Donotoperatethisapplianceifithasadamagedcordor15. Useonlycookingutensilsandaccessories,specifically
plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,orifithasbeendamaged describedinthismanualorinthecookingguide.
ordropped. 16. Donotuseoutdoors.
9.Thisapplianceshouldbeservicedonlybyqualified t7. Stayneartheovenwhileitisinuseandcheckcooking
servicepersonnel.Contactthe nearestauthorized progressfrequently.Leavingtheovenunattendedmay
servicefacilityforexamination,repairorreplacement.Do resultinovercookedfoodandpossiblyafireinyouroven.
notattempttoserviceorrepairthisapplianceyourself.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CLOCKAND OVEN CONTROL
•I-I I-In n n ]
!d s=o
DEFROST SET SPEED
c.oc,l[coo:I[c.,= I ]
o.31...s.[s,,=j
MEATS, CASSEROLES _ira. DEICATE
DEFROST
FISH, VEGETAB ONLY FOODS COOK 2
(Note:Allindicator words are displayed to show theirlocation.)
STOP/CLEAR CLEAN SET KNOB
Press this pad to cancel all t, PressCLEAN. Turn this knob in either directionto
programmingexcept theClock and 2, Closeandlockovendoor, entertimeortemperature.Thisknob
Timer, 3. Ovenwillautomaticallycleanfor3 isalso usedto selectHI or Lo broil,
hours.Select 2 to 4 hours by
TIMER turningSET knob, OVEN TEMP
1. PressTIMER.
2. TurnSET knobto desiredtime."door"willappear in displayuntilthet, PressOVENTEMP,
doorisproperlylocked.See pages24 2. Turn SET knob untildesired oven
TIMER can be set from 1 minute and 25 for additional information,temperature appears in the
(0HR:01) up to 9 hours and 50 display.
minutes (9 HR:50).The TIMER does COOKTIME/STOPTIME
not controlthe oven. See pages 11 to 17 for additional
To begin cooking immediately: informationonconventionalbaking
Thetiming operation will start 1. PressCOOK TIME. Enterdesiredand roasting.Do notpressthispad if
automatically.Colonswillflashinthecookingtimeby turningtheSET usingtheSpeedOvenfeature.
displaytoindicateatimingoperation, knob.
OnelongcontinuousDeepsignalsthe2. Press OVEN TEMP.Enter ovenBROIL
endofthetimingoperationand "End"temperaturewithSET knob.
briefly appears in thedisplay.The1. PressBROIL.
timeof day will automatically 2. TurnSET knobclockwisetoselect
reappearinthedisplay.TheTIMER To delay the start of cooking: HI broil or counterclockwiseto
doesnotcontroltheoven.t. PressCOOK TIME. Entercooking selectLObroil.
timewithSET knob.
Tocancel: PressTIMERandholdfor 2. PressSTOP TIME. EnterthetimeSee page18foradditional
3 seconds.Timeofdaywillreappear you wishtheovento turnoff with information.
aftera slightdelay. SET knob.
CLOCK 3. Press OVEN TEMP. Enter oven ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. PressCLOCK.temperaturewithSET knob. A beep soundseach timeapad is
2. TurnSETknobuntildisplayshows The ovenwill automaticallyturn on pressed.
correcttimeofday. and offat thepresettimes. 4 beeps If "door"appears in thedisplayit
When powerisfirstsuppliedto oven willsignalthe end ofcooking."End"indicates that thedooris not
or if therehasbeen a powerfailure, will appear in thedisplay and locked. See page 23 for
the displaywill flash. Followabovecontinuousbeeps will promptyouto instructionsonlockingthe door.
instructionsto set clock.Clocktimeremovethefoodfromtheoven.
cannotbechangedwhenovenisset Press STOP/CLEAR to cancel If a fault code(example: F 2) is
displayedandbeepssound,press
forautomatic oven cooking, end-of-cookingbeeps.
self-clean or Speed Oven STOP/CLEAR. If fault code
operations.Canceloperationthenset See pages 12 and 13 for additional continues,see page28.
clock,information.
PressCLOCK to recalltimeof day
whenanotherfunctionisdisplayed.
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SPEED OVEN FEATURE
(See pages 19to22 for completeinstructions.)
stop o
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DELAY TIMED BAKE
DEFROST _'_ SPEEDCLEAN C_OK STOP TIMEB[_
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[s,.oI..oo---oo......,.lio,,.os.1.o...j[o.ss.o,is..o]o.o,,COOK1 RSH,VEGETABLESJL HEAT 0er.OsTONLVFOODS COOK2
HowToSetA SpeedOven Operation SpeedSettings
1,Positionthe oven racks,Placethe food inthe even •Use SPEED COOK 1 formeats, poultry, fish,
and closethe oven door. casseroles, main dishes, vegetables, oven meals or
frozen conveniencefoods inaluminumfoil containers.
2. Pressthe appropriate Speed pad.
• SPEEDCOOK 1 •Use SPEED COOK 2 for dessertsand delicateitems
(eggor cheese-basedfoods).
•SPEED COOK2 •UseDEFROST/HEAT for 59 minutes or less to
• DEFROST/HEATdefrost-and-heat frozen conveniencefoods in
3. Movethedoorlocklevertotherightorlockedposition, heatproofpaperorplasticcontainers.
4. TurntheSET knobuntilthedesiredSpeedCooktime•UseDEFROST/HEAT for 60 minutes or more to
appearsinthe display.Set theSpeed Cooktimefor defrost-on/y meatsorpoultryweighingover4pounds.
halfthemaximumconventionalcookingtime.Open
door and check the food at halftheminimum
conventionalcookingtime. ABOUT "HOLD"
! u *•,
HOLD automaticallyappears*nthe displayat
theend ofa SPEED COOK 1. SPEEDCOOK 2
or DEFROST/HEAT 59 minutes or Jess
operation.,,
•Thereisno HOLD"ifDEFROST/HEATissetfor
60minutesor more.
•You canset additional cooking time in the
5. AttheendofSpeedCooking,"HOLD"appearsinthe "HOLD"period.'HOLD'isdesignedtocomplete
display.Movethedoorlocklevertotheleftorunlockedcooking.
position.Openthedoorand checkthefood. Ifyou do notentera HQLD hme HOLD will
•Ifthefoodisdone,presstheSTOP/CLEAR pad. automaticallycancelat the end of10 minutes
•ifthefoodisnotdone,closeandlooktheovendoor.andthe time ofday wiltreappearinthedisplay.
TurntheSET knobto select 1to 10minutesof iscanceledif
additionalcooking."HOLD"isa specialoperation
designedtocompletecooking.
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COOKTOP USE
Control Knobs Cookware
Yourcooktop isequippedwith controlknobsthat provide Cooking performanceis greatly affected by the type of
an infinite choice of settings from LOW to HIGH. The cookwareused. Proper cookware will reduce cooking
knob can be set on or between any of the numbered times,use less energy and produce more even cooking
settings, results. For best results use a heavy gauge metal pan
with a smooth flat bottom and a tightfitting lid.
To operatepush in and turn the knob in either direction
tothe desired setting. Cookware with uneven, warped, or grooved bottoms do
not make good contact with the heating surface, will
Toremoveknobsforcleaning, gently pullforward.Wash reduce heat conductivity and result in slower, less even
knobs in mild detergent and water.Do not useabrasive heating.
cleaning agents asthey will scratch the finish and
removemarkings. Rinse,dry and replace.Turn oneach Different types of cookwarematerials require different
elementto besure knobs have been replacedcorrectly, heat settingsfor the same cooking operation. The chart
below is based on heavy gauge aluminum cookware.
Cooking Tips Lowerthe heat setting if using a thinner gaugemetal or
other materials.
To preventdamageto the range,backguard or utensil,
neveroperate surface unitwithouta panin place,never Oversized cookware orcookware that restsacrosstwo
ellowapantoboildryandneveroperateanelementon elementsare not recommended as they may trap
HIGHfor extendedperiods of time. enough heat to cause damage to the cooktop or
elements.This isespecially important when canning.
Food will not cook any faster at a higher setting than
neededto maintain agentleboil.Water boilsatthe same Do not use woks equipped with round metal rings.The
temperature whether boiling gently or vigorously. If a ring, which is designed to support the wok above the
highsetting is used,excessivespattering will occur and element,willtrapheat andmay damagethe elementand
food maystick or burnonto the bottom ofthe pan. the cooktop.
Ifa higherheatsettingisusedto bringliquidto aboilor to Canning
begin cooking, always reduce to a lower setting once
liquid comes to a boil or food begins cooking. Never Use the HIGH setting just until water comesto a boilor
pressure is reached in the pressure canner. Then,
leavefood unattended during a cooking operation, reduce to the lowestheat setting that maintainsthe boil
Fitthe size of the cookware to the size of the element,or pressure.Prolonged use of the HIGH setting, or the
This conserves energy, useof incorrect canning utensils produces excessive
heat. Excessive heat can cause permanent damage to
the porcelain cooktop, coil element and the drip bowl.
SUGGESTED HEATSETTING GUIDE
HEAT,SETTINGS i USES , .... :
HIGH To bringliquid toa boil, blanch, preheat skillet, or reach pressurein a pressure cooker.
Alwaysreduce to a lower heat setting when liquidsjust begin to boil or foods beginto cook.
MedlUm_H_gh Tobiow_ Orseai meati _eat oi foideep fat i_ ng;s_id;to _ute _i f_i Mantai_fastboii'for'
17-9 largeamountsof iiq,,id_: :
Medium To maintain moderate to slow boil for largeamounts of liquids.
4-6 Tocontinue cooking uncovered foods and for most frying operations.
.... : ........
LOW I TOkeep foods warm before serving.Meltchocolate.i
NOTE: Referto cookware manufacturer's recommendationsfor suggested heat settings. Some manufacturers do
not recommend theuseof HIGH, or the use of HIGH for extendedcooking operations.
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SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP
Cooking Areas Cooking Tips
On Canadian models only: The surface units will not When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
operateduringa cleancycle. Thisisnormal, overcook, start with alower heat setting then gradually
increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.
The four cookingareas on Boiloversaremore likelytooccur if youstartout onHIGH
your range are identified by then reduce to the lowersetting. Ifyou dobegin cooking
permanent patterns in the _/)/_ _ on HIGH,reducetoa lowersettingbeforeliquidscometo
cooktop. There are two a fullboil.
large(8-inch) andtwosmall _li_ fffoodis cooking toofast orif a boiloveroccurs,remove
(6-inch) areas. The pat-_/l_ lidorremove cookwarefrom cookingareaand reduce to
terns on yourcooktop may @_/_/_ a lowersetting.Allowenoughtimeforthecookingareato
not look likethe cooktop in adjust to the newsetting.
this illustration but your
cooktopwilloperate as de-
scribed inthis manual. Cookware
Aluminum foil will damagethe smoothtopifit me}ts
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it onto the glass.Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type
thoroughly as directedonthe cleaning chart on page 8.disposable containers such as popcorn poppers under
Thiswill protectthesmoothtop andwillguarantee acleananycircumstances.They mayleave metal marksor may
cooktopwhen the elements are turned on. permanently melt onto the smoothtop.Do not use
cooktop if aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call
Duringthe firstfew hoursof use, youmay noticethat the an authorized servicer.Do not attempt to repair cooktop
cooktop emits a slight burning odor and alight smoke,yourself.
Bothof theseconditions are normal. Aluminumcookwarewill cause metal marks on the
When acooking areaisturned on,the coilelement under glass if you slide them across the smoothop.Remove
the cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the any metal marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning
heatsettingthe elementwill cycle on and off. Itis normal Creme.
to see a red glow through the smoothtopwhen the Glass ceramic,earthenware,porcelain over metal,
elementcycleson. heat-proof glassor glazed oookware mayscratchthe
smoothtopcooktopif youslidethemacrossthetop.
Indicator Lights
Rangesareequippedwithtwoindicatorlightswhichglow TOProtect TheSmoothtop
when a surface element is on. Theindicatorlightwill
remainon untilthe element isturnedoff.Aftera cooking •Do notuse the top as a work surface or as a cutting
operation,besuretheelementand indicatorlightare off. board. Do not cookfood directly onthe cooktop.
• Do not useatrivet or metal stand (suchas awok ring)
HotSurfaceLight betweenthe utensilandthecooktop.Theseitemscan
Your rangeisequippedwitha HOT SURFACElight markoretchthe surfaceandaffectcookingefficiency.
located atthe center-back of the smoothtop. This red•Do not place plasticson awarm or hot cooking area.
lightwill turnonto indicatethat the smoothtop is hot and They will melt and adhereto the smoothtop.The
willremainon untilthetop hascooled, smoothtop may chip orpit in attemptingtoremove
Retained Heat meltedplasticfrom the top.
The smoothtop cooking area retains heatfor a period of • Topreventscratching or damageto the srnoothtop,do
time after the element has been turned off. Turn thenot leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other
element off a few minutes before food is completely fatson the cooking area. Be sure areais free from
cooked and use the retained heat to complete thethese before turning oncooking area.
cookingoperation.After 30minutes,thecooktop maybe •Besurethebottomofthe cookware issmooth andfree
too cool to keep foods warm. However, the TOP MAY of nicks,scratches or roughareasastheymay scratch
STILL BETOO WARM TOTOUCH. When the HOT the smoothtop.
SURFACE light turns off, thetop will be cool enough to
touch. ° Do not allow a pan to boil dry, This could cause
permanent damage to the smoothtop.
(continued on next page)
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Care Information Cleaning Chart
To help keep cooktop clean, be sure CAUTION:Before cleaning, be certain a11elements are turned off and the
cooking area and cookware bottom are cooktop is cool. Use only cleaning agents recommended inthe cleaning chart.
clean and dry before each use. Other materials may damage the finish of the smoothtop.
To prevent possible damageto the
cooktop, always rinse the bottom of ..... ,with a soft clothor a non
cookware tocompletely remove any ,nylonor plastic I
cleaning agent residue. This is rinse
especially important when using a
copper or aluminum cleaner.In the
presence of heat,the cleaning residue
may stain, discolor or etch the
smoothtop.
Carefully blot up spillovers around the
outsideof thecooking area asthey Gently scourWithcreme to remove as
occur with dry paper towels. BE s I:x_ssib_e_Reapp!ypaste,
CAREFUL NOT TO BURN HANDS Witha dampei0thandlet stand
WHEN WIPING UP SPILLS.DO NOT nai
USE A DAMP CLOTH WHICH MAY
CAUSE STEAM BURNS.
When surface is cool, clean as directed
in the chart. DO NOT USE the
following cleaning agents.
•Abrasives (metal scouring pads, Problem Solving Chart
cleansing powders, scouring
cleaners or pads) will scratch thePROBLEM CAUSE TO PREVENT
smoothtop.
• Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine
bleaches, rust removers or
ammonia) may damage the finish of
the smoothtop.
• Glass cleaners containing ammonia
may harm the smoothtop. Cb_kwarev,Athrough acrosscook"t0p.
• Soiled cloth or sponge willleave an bosoms.
invisible film on the cooktop which : :
may scratch or cause discoloration Metal-marking Sliding or scraping metal Do not slide metal object across
the next timethe cooktop is used. utensils or oven racks cooktop. Clean immediatelywith
across cooktop. Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
IMPORTANT: Watch sugary solutions_emoveboilovers before ieusi_gme
carefully to avoid boilovers.
If a sugar solution (such as jam, jelly, _spebia[lybo_msi are_ a_d
candy) is allowedto boilover, it may pit d_i
the smoothtop,Turn element to LOW
and clean sugary boilovers Areas ofMineral deposits from Use cookware with bottoms that are
immediately, discoloration water andfoods,clean and dry.Usecorrect heat
with a metallic setting to prevent boilovers.
Use a wooden spoon or a sheen
wooden-handled metal spatula to Pitting or Sugary boilovers from Usecorrect heat setting and large
scrape boilover to a cooler area of theflakiag.Sug&rsyrups,Candy, enough utensil.WatChcooking
cooktop or use severallayers of dryjarns,je|lies,dessert OperatiOnto preventboi_oversor
paper towels to wipe up spillover. If a sauces;etc. Spattering.
paper towel is used,be careful to avoid
steam burns.Turn element off. When
cool, use a single-edge razor blade to CAUTION:Do not use top if the smoothtop is cracked or broken or if metal
scrape off soil. Clean with Cooktop melts onto cooktop.Callan authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair the
Cleaning Creme, rinse and dry. cooktop yourself.
PAGE

COIL COOKTOP
Cooktop Indicator Lights
Freestandingrangeswitha coil-typecooktopwillfeatureRangesare equippedwithtwoindicatorlightswhich glow
an "upswept" oooktop. The cooktop on a Canadian when a surface element is on. The indicator light will
freestanding range does NOT liftup. remainon untilthe element isturned off. After a cooking
operation, be suretheelement and indicatorlightare off.
Toraisethe "upswept"cooktop:When cool,graspthe
frontedgeofthe cooktopandgentlyliftupuntilthetwo
supportrodsat thefrontofthecooktopsnap intoplace. Drip Bowls
__ •Be sure drip bowls, located under each element, are
in place.
•Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to
damage.
• To preventrisk ofelectric shock orfire, do notline drip
bowlswithaluminum foil.
Tolowerthetop: Holdthefrontedgeofthe cooktopand Yourrangewillbe equippedwith eitherchromeplated
carefullypushbackoneach supportrodto releasethesteeldripbowlsor porcelaincoatedsteeldripbowls,
notchedsupport.Then gentlylowerthetop into place.
The support rods willslide intotherangeframe.Chrome drip bowls willturn blue or gold over time if
overheated.Thistype ofdiscoloration is permanent and
SurfaceElementswill notaffectthe cookingperformance.
• Surfaceelementsare self-cleaning.Toprotecttheporcelaincoatedsteelfinish,avoidusing
highsettings for long periods oftime. Reduceto a lower
• Do not immerse elements in water, setting oncefood begins cooking. Do not useoversized
• Whenan element is turned on, itwill cycle onand off cookware. Pan should not extend more than 2 inches
to maintain the heat setting, from the element.
• To preventdamagetothe range, NEVERoperatethe Clean bowls aftereach use with soap and water.
surface element without a pan in place and NEVER Remove stubborn stains with baking soda paste and
allow a pantoboil dry. plastic scouring pad or a mild cleanser. To prevent
scratching the finish, do not use abrasive cleaning
andC°°l'T°andcarefullyrem°Ve:awayraisefromelementpulIWhentheOut _,___ agents. Rinse,dry and replace.
receptacle.
To replace:Insertthe terminals on the element intothe
receptacle. Gently lift up on outer edge of element
(opposite terminal-side of element) while inserting
terminals into receptacle. Gently press down on outer
edge of element until element sits level ondrip bowl.
Besure drip bowl and chrome trim ring,if equipped,are
properlyinstalled. The notch on the trim ring should be
centered over the screw securing the receptacle to the
maintop,iftrimring isnot installedproperlyand rests on
this screw,the trimring and drip bowl will"rock".
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OVEN USE - For Conventional Cooking
Oven Characteristics
Everyovenhasits owncharacteristics.Youmayfindthat Itis importantthat air cancirculatefreely within the oven
the cooking times and temperatures you were and around the food. To help ensure this, place food in
accustomedtowith your previous range may needto be the center of the oven rack. Allow two inches between
alteredslightlywith your new range,it isnormalto notice the edge ofthe utensil(s)and the oven walls. If cooking
some differences betweenthis range and your previous ontwo racks, stagger the food to ensure proper airflow.
range.
Fan
Afanwillautomaticallyturnonwheneverthe ovendooris
lockedfor a self-clean or Speed operation. The fan will
automatically turn off when the door is unlocked. If the
fan is still operating at the end of a Speed operation,
pressthe STOP/CLEARpad then unlock the oven door.
Oven Racks Foroptimum bakingresultsofcakes, cookiesor biscuits,
The two oven racks are designed with a lock-stop useone rack. Positionracksofoodisinthecenterofthe
positionto keep racksfrom comingcompletely outofthe oven. Use either rack position 3 or2.
oven. Do notattemptto change rackpositions whenthe
oven is hot. If cooking on two racks, use rack positions 4 and 2 for
cakes and rack positions 4 and 1 when using cookie
The rack positions listed below are for conventional sheets. Never placetwo cookie sheets onone rack.
cooking. For Speed Oven cooking rack positions, see
page 20 or refer to the separate Speed Oven Cooking If roasting a largeturkey, placethe turkey on rack 1 and
Guide. theside disheson rack 5.
Rack5(top of oven) used for broiling thin non-fatty
foods such asfish and toasting bread. Use ofAluminum Foil
Donotcoverentirerackwithaluminum foilor placefoil
Rack 4 usedfor two-rack bakingor mostbroiling, directly under cookware. To catchspillovers,place a
Rack 3 usedfor most one-rack bakingofcookiesand pieceoffoilalittlelargerthanthepanontherackbelow
biscuits on a cookie sheet, the pan. Do notplacealuminumfoil acrossthe bottomof
Rack 2 used for baking cakes, bundt cakes or breads the oven.
tw°-rack baking' i _ j'!
roasting meats,_ _m-_
or cooking larger ! --_-'- ---L-_---..-_! Preheating
foods. Preheating is necessary for conventional baking.Allow
Rack 1 used for 2 i :about 10to 15 minutesfor the oven to preheat. A single
roasting turkey, _._ Ii beep will indicate that the oven is preheated. It is not
bakingangel food , necessary to preheat for roasting.
cake, pie shells, _-._. Selecting a temperature higher than desired will NOT
frozen pies,preheat the oven any faster. Preheating at a higher
souffles or bread, temperature may have a negative effect on baking
results.
Toremove:Be sure rack is cool. Pull rack out to the
lock-stop position, lilt the front end up and continue
pulling rackout of theoven.
Toreplace: Placerack onrack supports,tilt upandpush
toward rear of oven. Pull the rack out to the lock-stop
positionto besure rack iscorrectly replaced.Then return
itto its normal position. (conUnuedonnextpage)
PAGE 11

Oven Operation Automatic Oven Cooking Feature
The Automatic OvenCookingfeature isused to turnthe
oven onand offat a preset time of day.This feature can
beused for a conventionalcookoraself-clean
operation. See page 25 for instructionson delaying a
self-clean operation.
TheAutomatic Oven Cooking feature can not be used
Toset ovenfor baking or roasting: with the Speed Oven feature.
1, Pressthe OVENTEMP pad. The AutomaticOvenCookingfeature will not operate
unlesstheclockisfunctioningandisset at thecorrect
J__ Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork,
poultry, stuffing, seafoods, or baked goods are not
recommended for delay start cooking,If cooking more
•000 and BAKE indicator words will appear in the than onefood,selectfoods that cookforthesame length
display,of time and at the same oven temperature.
•The display will returnto the current time of day if
the oven temperature is not entered within 30
seconds. Basic Instructions
2. Toenterthe oventemperature,turnthe SETknob until Example: Food is to cookfor 2 hours and 30 minutes
the desired temperature is displayed. (2:30)atan oven temperature of350°F,You wish the
•350° will appear in the displaywhenthe SET knob foodto be cooked by 6o'clock (6:00).
is turned one click in either direction. The 1. Press COOK TIMEpad.
temperaturecan be set from 170 to 550°.
•Theovenwillturnonwithinafewseconds. TheON 2. TurnSET knobuntil 2:30 (2hoursand 30minutes)
indicator word and 75° or the actual ovenis displayed,
temperature,whichever ishigher,will appearinthe
display. 3. Press STOPTIME pad.
• The temperature in the display will increase in 5° 4,Turn SET knob until6:00 (6 o'clock) isdisplayed.
increments until the oven reaches the preset
temperature,A singlebeepwillsJgnalthattheoven 5, Press OVEN TEMPpad,
is preheated.Allow 10to 15 minutesfor the oven
to preheat. 6.Turn SET knob until350° is displayed.
3. Place food in the oven. Check food at the minimum
cookingtime. Cook longer if needed. 7. Press CLOCK pae and time of day reappears in
thedisplay.
4, At the end of cooking, remove food and press the
STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel the operation. TheThe oven will automatically turn on at 3:30: will cook
currenttimeofdaywill reappear inthedisplay, the food for 2 1/2 hours at 350°F. and will
automatically turn off at 6:00. Press the
Torecall the presettemperature during preheat, pressSTOP/CLEARpad tocancel the beeps.
the OVEN TEMP pad. NOTE: If youwish cooking to beginimmediately,omit
To change the preset temperature, turn the SET knob steps 3 and 4.
until the desired temperature is displayed.
The oven will automatically turn off if it is left on for 12
hours. (continued on next page)
PAGE12

To set oven for immediate start: To set oven for delayed start:
1. Pressthe COOKTIME pad. 1, PresstheCOOK TIME pad,
_ _ _ [_ _ •0 HR:O0willappear inthedisplay and SET COOK
TIME will flash in the display.
_'_"'_' 2. Turn the SET knob to enter the cooking time.
•0 HR:00will appear in the display and SET COOK
TIME will flash in the display. * The display will show cooking time in
HOURS:MINUTES. Cooking time can be set from
2. Turnthe SET knob to enter the cooking time.10 minutes (0:10) up to 11hours and 55 minutes
(11:55).
•The display will show cooking time in
HOURS:MINUTES. Cooking time can be set from 3. Press the STOPTIME pad.
10 minutes (0:10) up to 11hours and 55 minutes
• If you delay in entering the cooking time, the _ _--_, ___
program will automatically cancel and the time of
daywill reappear in the display. • SET STOPTIME will flash in the display.
• Ifyousetthecookingtimebutdelayinenteringthe 4.Turn the SET knob to enter the stop time.
oventemperature,beepswillsound andthedisplay
will flash SET BAKE and 000. *If you delay in entering the stop time, beeps will
3. Press theOVEN TEMP pad. sound and the display will flash SET BAKE and
000.
4. Enteroven temperature with the SET knob. 5. Press the OVEN TEMP pad.
• If you press the OVEN TEMP pad but delay in
entering the temperature, the program will cancel 6. Enter oven temperature with the SET knob.
and the displaywill returnto thetime of day. 7. Press the CLOCK pad to return the current time of
5. Press the CLOCK pad and the time of day will daytothe display.DELAYBAKEand thepresetoven
reappear in the display. TIMED BAKE ON indicator temperature will remaininthe displaytoshowthatthe
words will remain in the displayto show that the oven oven hasbeensetfora delaystart cookingoperation.
has beenset for Automatic Oven Cooking. 8. The oven will automaticallyturn onat the presettime
6. After a few seconds,the oven will turn on. Press the and TIMED BAKE ON willappearto indicatethat the
COOK TIME pad if you wish to see the remaining food iscooking.
cooking time. 9. Theoven willautomatically turn off atthe preset stop
7. At the end of the preset cooking time, the oven will time."End"willappearinthedisplayand4beepswill
automat'callyturnoff, "End w'll appearinthe display signaltheend ofcooking.A beepwill soundevery 10
and4 beepswill signalthe endof cooking.A beepwill secondstoremindyouto removefoodfrom theoven.
soundevery 10secondstopromptyouto removefood
from the oven.10.Pressthe STOP/CLEARpadtocancel thebeepsand
remove food from the oven. The time of day will
8.PresstheSTOP/CLEAR padto cancel the beepsand reappear inthe display.
remove food from the oven.The time of day will
reappear in the display. Additional Information
If you delay more than 30 seconds between touching a pad
and turning theSET knob,the display will either returnto the
previous setting or the time of day will reappear and the
program will cancel.
To recall the preset stop time or cook time, just press the
corresponding pad.
Toreset orcancel the program,presstheSTOP/CLEAR pad.
At the end of the cooking operation,continuous beeps will
sound untilthe STOP/CLEAR pad ispressed.
PAGE 13

Conventional Baking Tips
• Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh • For optimum baking results, bake cookies and
ingredients.Carefully follow directions for oven biscuitson aflat cookie sheet. If the pan hassides,
temperature and cooking time.Preheat oven if suchas ajelly rollpan, browning may not be even.
recommended. If using oven-proof glassware, or dark pans
•Usethe correct rackposition, Bakingresultsmaybesuch as Baker's Secret reducetheoven
affected ifthe wrong rackis used. temperatureby 25°Fexcept when baking piesor
bread.Usethe samebakingtime as calledfor in the
recipe.
Top browning may bedarker if food is located
towardthe top of the oven. •Allow hot air to flow freely through the oven for
Bottom browning may be darker iffood is located optimum baking results. Improperplacement of pans in
toward thebottom ofthe oven. the oven will block air flow and may result in uneven
browning. For optimum browning and even cooking
results:
When using two racks fer baking, allow enough
space between the racks for proper air circulation. _ Do not crowd a rack with pans. Never place more
Browningand cooking results will be affected if air than one cookie sheet, one 13x9x2-inch cake pan
flow isblocked, ortwo 9-inch round cake panson one rack.
Staggerpanswhen bakingon two racksso one pan
•Cookware material plays an important part in baking is not directly over another pan.
results.Always use thetype and sizeof pan calledfor in _ Allow two inches between the pan and the oven
the recipe. Cooking times or cooking results may be wans.
affected ifthe wrong size is used,
Shiny metalpan reflects heat awayfrom thefood, • Check the cooking progress at the minimum time
produces lighter browning and a softer crust. Use recommended in the recipe. If necessary, continue
shiny pans for baking cakes orcookies, checking at intervals until the food is done. If the oven
doorisopenedtoo frequently, heatwillescapethe oven;
this canaffect baking results and wastes energy.
Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull)
bottom absorbsheat, producesdarkerbrowning
and acrispercrust. Usethistypeof panfor pies,pie • If you add additional ingredients or alter therecipe,
crustsor bread, expectcookingtimesto increaseor decreaseslightly.
PAGE 14

Conventional Baking Chart
You mayfindtheseguidelineshelpfulwhencomparingthe bakingtimes,temperaturesand ovenrack positionsof
commonlybakedfoods.
_--I li TIME**
PRODUCT & TYPE PAN SiZE RACK PosmoN* TEMPERATURE (MINUTES)
CAKE
Chocolate,two layers 9" 2 or 3 350° 30-35
Yellow,two layers 9" 2 or 3 350° 25-35
White, two layers 9"2 or 3 350° 25-30
Bundt tube 2 350° 35-45
Cupcakes 2 or 3 350° 15-25
Sheet Cake 9 x 13" 2 or 3 350° 30-40
Angel Food tube 1 375° 30-40
PoundCake loaf 2 or 3 325° 55-60
PIES
Two Crust
Fruit, fresh 9" 1 or 2 400°-425 ° 45-60
Fruit,frozen 9" 1 400°-425 ° 45-70
OneCrust
Custard, fresh 9" 1or 2 350° 60-80
Pie Shell 9" 1 or2 400° 8-12
COOKIES
Chocolate Chip 2 or3 350°-375 ° 8-12
Peanut Butter 2 or3 350°-375 ° 8-12
Sugar 2 or3 350°-375 ° 8--12
Brownies 9 x 13" 2 or 3 350° 25-40
BREADS
Yeast
Loaf loaf 2 375° 20-40
Rolls 2 or 3 375°-400 ° 15-20
Quick
Loaf,nut orfruit loaf 2 or 3 325°-350 ° 45-60
Gingerbread 9 x 9" 2 or 3 350° 30-40
Cornbread 8 x 8" 2 or 3 400° -450° 15-30
Cornbread Muffins 2 or 3 375° -400° 10-25
Biscuits 2 or 3 400° -450° 8-20
Muffins 2 or 3 375° -400° 15-25
*The bottom rack position is position #1.
** Times are only approximate and may vary depending onthe recipe used.
TemperatureConversions
° Fahrenheit 200 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450
° Celsius 100 120 140 150 160 180 190 200 220 230
PAGE 15

Common Baking Problems And Why They Happen
PROBLEM = CAUSE=PROBLEM CAUSE
Cakesareuneven. Pans tooclose ortouching Cakesdon't brown on top. incorrect rack position.
each other or ovenwalls. Temperatureset toolow.
Batter uneven in pans. Overmixing.
Temperaturesettoo low or Too much }iquid.
baking time too short.Pan sizetoo large or too Itttle
Oven not level, batter in pan.
Undermixing. Oven door opened too often.
Too much liquid.
Cake high in middle. Temperature set too high. Excessive shrinkage. Too little leavening.
Baking time too long. Overmixing.
Overmixing. Pan too large.
Too much flour. Temperature set too high.
Panstouching each other or Bakingtime too long.
ovenwails. Panstoo close to each other
incorrect rack position, or oven waits.
Cake fails.Toomuch shortening or sugar.
Too much or too littleliquid. Uneven texture. Toomuch liquid.
Temperatureset too low.Undermixing.
Old or too little baking powder. Temperatureset too low.
Pantoo small. Baking time too short.
Oven door opened frequently.
Added incorrect typeof oil to
cake mix. Cakeshave tunnels.Not enough shortening.
Added additional ingredientsToomuch baking powder.
to cake mix or recipe. Overmixing or attoo high a
speed.
Cakes, cookies, biscuits Incorrect rack position. Temperatureset too high.
don't brown evenly. Oven door not closedproperly.
Door gasket not sealing
properly. Cakes crackon top. Batter overmixed.
Incorrect use ofaluminum foil Temperature set too high.
Oven not preheated.Too much leavening.
Pans darkened, dentedor Incorrect rack position.
warped.
Foroptimumresults,bakeon onerack,Ifbakingcakeson I Cake not done in middle. Temperature set too high.
twor&oks,p|acepanstowardbackofovenonUp_errackt Pan too small
andtoward frontofoven on _wer rack. t Bakingtime too short.
Cakes, cookies, biscuits too Oven not preheated. } If additionalingredients were added to mix or recipe,
brown on bottom. Panstouching each other or expectcooking time to increase.
ovenwalls.
Incorrect rack position. Pie crust edges too brown, Temperatureset too high.
Incorrect use of aluminum foil. Panstouching each other or
Placed 2 cookie sheets onone oven wa]ls.
rack. Edgesof crust too thin.
Used glass,dark,stained,
warped ordu{tf{nishmeta_
pans. (Use a shiny cookie Pies don'tbrown on bottom. Used shiny metal pans.
sheet.) Temperatureset too low.
Incorrect rack position.
Follow cookwaremanufacturer's instructions for oven{
temperature. Glassware and dark cookwaresuch asIPies have soaked crust. Temperaturetoo low at start
Ecko's Baker's Secret require lowering theoven t of baking.
temperature by 250F. Filling too juicy.
, , Usedshiny metal pans.
PAGE16

Roasting
Roasting is the method for cooking large, tender cutsof even cooking. As the fat on top of the roast melts, the
meat uncovered, without adding moisture, meat is basted naturally, eliminating the need for
additionalbasting.
Roasting Tips:
Most meats are roastedat 325°F. It is not necessary to The cooking time is determined by the weight of the meat
preheat the oven. Place the roasting pan on either of the and the desired doneness. For more accurate results,
usea meat thermometer,insert it so the tip is in the
two lowest rack positions, center of the thickest part of the meat. It should not touch
Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more.fat or bone. DO NOT USEA MEAT THERMOMETER IN
Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, topround, high THEOVEN WHEN USING THE SPEED OVEN
quality tip and rump roast, pork loin roast, leg of lamb, FEATURE.
veal shoulder roast and cured or smoked hams. Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer
Season meat, if desired, either beforeor after roasting, registers approximately 5°F belowthe doneness
Rub into the surface of the roast if added before cooking, wanted. As the meat stands, the temperature will rise.
Place the meat fat-side-up on a rack in a shallow NOTE: For more information on cooking meat and
roasting pan. Placing the meat on a rack holds it out of poultry, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
the drippings, thus allowing better heat circulation for 1-800-535-4555.
Roasting Chart (Thawed meats only)
INTERNAL ROASTING TIME
.... OVEN
....WEIGHT TEMPERATURE
TYPE OF MEAT (POUNDS) (NOT PREHEATED) TEMPERATURE _(MIN. PER POUND)*
BEEF
RibRoast 4 to8 325°F140° (rare) 25-30
160° (medium) 30-35
Rib EyeRoast 4 to 6325°F140° (rare)25-30
160° (medium) 30-35
Loin TenderloinRoast 2 to 3 400°F140°(rare) 20-25
TopSirloin Roast 3 to 6 325°F 140° (rare) 25-30
160° (medium) 30-35
PORK
Shoulder BladeRoast, Boneless 4 to 6 325°F 160° 35-45
Shoulder Blade Roast 4 to 6 325°F 160° 30-40
LoinBladeor SirloinRoast3 to4325°F 160° 35-45
Ham,Half (fullycooked) 5 to 7 325°F 140° 25-35
Ham,Half (cook-before-eating) 5 to 7 275°F160°35-45
LAMB
Shoulder Roast, Boneless 3-1/2 to 5 325°F 160° (medium) 35-40
170° (well) 40-45
Leg,Whole 5 to 7 325°F 160° (medium) 30-35
170° (well) 35-40
VEAL
Rib Roast 3 to5 325°F 170° (well) 40-45
Shoulder,Boneless 4 to 6 325°F 170° (well) 40-45
POULTRY
Turkey,unstuffed 12to 16 325°F 180°- 185° 18-20
16 to 20 325°F 180°-185° 16-18
20to 24 325°F 180°-185° 14-16
Turkey, Breast3to8325°F 180° 30-40
Chicken,Fryer 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 375°F 185° 20-24
Turkey,Breast4 to 6375°F t85° 20-25
*Timesare approximateandmay vary dependingon theshapeof the roast.
PAGE 17

Broiling
Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct To set oven tobro
heat. The cooking time is determined by the distance ii PresstheBRoiL pad
between the meat and the broilelement, the desired 000 and BROL indicator words will appear in the
degree of doneness and the thickness of the meat. display.
2: TurhSET knobcockwiSe to seect HI _or normal
Broiling Tips: broilingorcounterclockwisetO select Lo for low
Broiling requires the use ofthe broiler pan and insert.Thetemperature broilingi
broiler insert must be in place to allow fat and liquid to 3i o_imUm results remove broiier pan and
drainto the pan below to prevent spatters,smoke and preheat broil element 3 to 5 minutes;
flare-ups.Improper use may cause grease fires.4,Broil With the oven door opened t0 _he broil stop
Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil as this p0sition(openedabout 6-inches), Turn meat Once
prevents fat from draining into pan below. For easier about halfway through cookingl Check for
clean up, the broiler pan can be lined with foil and spray alonenessby cutting asiitin the meat near the center
the insert with a non-stick vegetable spray,for desired Colorl
5_Atthe end of cookingpress the STOP/CLEAR pad
Remove excess fat and slash remaining fat to help keep to cancei the broil operation,TheeurrenttimeOfday
meat from curling. This also reduces smoking and Wili reappear in thedispay
spattering.
Use HI BROIL for most broil operations. Select Lo
Place oven rack in the correct rack position when oven is BROIL when broiling longer cooking foods such as
cool. For darker browning, place meat closer to the broil poultry. The lower temperature allows food to cook to the
element. Place meat further down if you wish meat to be well done stage without excessive browning. Cooking
well done or if excessive smoking and flaring occurs, time may increase if Lo BROIL is selected.
See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 26 for instructions Broil times may need to be increased if range is installed
on cleaning the broiler pan and insert, on a 208-volt circuit.
BroilingChart ..... TOTALTIME
TYPE OF MEAT iRACK POSITION*l DONENESS (M NUTES)_
BACON #4 WellDone 6 to 10
CHICKEN LO BROIL
Whole,split #3 or#4 WellDone 45to 60
Pieces #3 or #4 WellDone30 to 45
GROUND BEEF PAI-FIES
3/4 to 1-inch thick #4 Medium 12to 15
WellDone15to 18
LAMB CHOPS
1-inch thick #4 Medium 12 to15
Well Done 16to 20
1 t/2-inch thick #3 Medium 15to 19
Well Done25 to30
PORK CHOPS ....
3/4-inch thick Well Done
1-inch thick #4Well Done 20 to 25
*The bottom rack position is position #1.
** Timesare approximate and mayvary depending on the meat.
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SPEED OVEN FEATURE
Pleaserefertothe separate SpeedOvenCookingGuide "HOLD"
for completecooking instructionsusingthe SpeedOven
feature.The information belowexplains how to operateAt the end of a SPEED COOK 1, SPEED COOK 2 or
the SpeedOvenfeature.If you haveany questions, call DEFROST/HEAT for 59 minutes or less, "HOLD"
us at 1-800-688-1120. automatically appearsin the displayand the oven wilt
turn off."HOLD" isa special option that allows you to set
General Information additionalcooking time iffood is not completely cooked.
DONOT PRESS THE STOP/CLEARPAD.
The Speed Oven feature uses a combination of
conventional radiant heat from the bake and broil Opentheovendoorandcheckthedonenessofthefood.
elements plus microwaveenergy to quicklycook food. Ifthe food is not completely cooked, just close and lock
This newway of cooking is called Speed Cooking.Thethe door. Then add up to 10 minutes of additional
SpeedOvenfeature canalso beused to defrost roasts cooking.
and poultryweighing over 4qbs. Pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad will cancel"HOLD".If
Belowis a description of the three Speedsettings: you cancel "HOLD" andfind that additional cooking is
SPEED COOK"1setting uses a slightly higher amount needed, select the original Speed setting (SPEED
of microwave energy along with conventional radiant COOK 1,SPEED COOK 2 or DEFROST/HEAT) and
heatto cook suchfoods as: Meats,poultry,seafood and enter 5 minutes additional cooking. Checkfood at least
fish,main dishes and casseroles, vegetables, oven once during the cooking.
meals, and frozen convenience foods packaged in
aluminum foil containers. Important points to remember about "HOLD":
•Thereis no HOLD pad."HOLD"automatically
SPEED COOK 2 settingusesaslightlyloweramountof appearsinthedisplayat theend ofaSpeed Cook 1
microwaveenergyalongwithconventionalradiantheat orSpeedCook2operationorDEFROST/HEATforup
to gently cook delicatefoods suchas: Egg orto59 minutes.
cheese-based dishes and bakedgoods. •DEFROST/HEAT for 60 minutes ormore does not
DEFROST/HEAT isa specialsettingwhichisdesigned havea"HOLD"period.
for two typesof operations:Defrost-and-heat, and
defrostonly. •You can set additionalcookingtimein the"HOLD"
periodasmanytimes asyouwish.Butyou can only
1. DEFROST-AND-HEAT operations useasetupto 10minutesata time.
combinationofBOTH radiantheat andmicrowave• "HOLD" is canceled if you press the STOP/CLEAR
energy. This operation is designed to defrost then pad.
heat frozen convenience foods packaged in heat
proof paper and plastic containers. • If you donot enter a "HOLD" time, "HOLD" will
2,THAW ONLYoperations use ONLY microwaveautomatically cancel at theend of 10 minutes.
energy to defrost roasts and whole poultry weighing
over4-1bs.There isnoradiant heatfor thisoperation IMPORTANT
- onlymicrowaveenergy. The Speed Cook feature automaticaly selects the
The lengthoftimeyousetfor theDEFROST/HEAT oventemperature.Allyouselect isthecookingtime.
settingdetermines_vh¢h operationisselected. CONOT SET OVENTEMPERATURE,
• If you set DEFROST/HEAT for59 minutes or • DONOT PREHEATTHE OVEN.
less,the oven will operate in the if you press theOVEN TEMP padafter setting the
• DEEROST-AND-HEAT mode. oven for a Speed Cook operation,the Speed
If you set DEFROST/HEAT for 60 minutes or operation will beCancaled.
more,the overt will oper_ein theDEFROST
ONLYmode.rcontinued on next page)
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