Sears Kenmore 95846 User manual

CONTENTS
SAFETY
USE AND CARE
Your Range and Its Features ..................................... 6
Oven Vent ..................................................................... 6
Range Controls ......................................................... 9-16
Cooktop Controls ........................................................ 7
Wok Cooking ................................................................ 8
Oven Cooking ............................................................ 11-13
Broiling ........................................................................ 14
Self,Clean Cycle .................................................. 15, 16
Cleaning Tips .....................................................................17, 18
Removable Range Parts ........................................ 19, 20
BEFORE CALLilNG FOR SERVgCE
What to Do Before Calling for Service ............. 21, 22
Thermostat Adjustments .....................................................23
WARRANTY
MODEL 95846
95845
95849
USE • E •SAFE rY
MANUAL
229C4020P009 SR10215

REMOVAL OF PACKAGING TAPE:
To remove adhesive left from packing tape and ensure you
do not damage the finish of your new appliance, use an
application of household liquid dish washing detergent,
mineral oil, or cooking oil. Apply with soft cloth and allow
to soak. Wipe with soft cloth. DO NOT use plastic pad or
equivalent. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure
is also safe for the face of microwave doors and other
plastic parts.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from
chrome trim on range parts, it CANNOT be
removed if baked on.

i"i° ALL RANGES CAN TiP
o INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED
WITH RANGE
=SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCT_ONS
STABILITY DEVICE iNSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BRACKET KIT NO, 342473
TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips head screwdriver
1 3/8" open end or adjustable wrench
Bracket attaches to floor or wall to hold either right or left
rear leg leveler, if fastening to floor, be sure that screws
do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If this
cannot be determined, use shorter screws that will not
penetrate through flooring.
if the bracket came with your range, It is shipped in the
prepack located inside the oven. Remove the bracket
from the prepack and follow the Instructions below.
t. Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the
right or left side of range location.
2. If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown in Figure 1.
If there Is no adjacent cabinet, determine where the
location of the range side (painted outside panel) will
be. Place the bracket with its outside edge at this
location and against back wall. See Figure 1.
3. Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to the
floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with the
screws provided. Screws are self-drilling in wood,
plywood, particle and chip board, and most metal
framing. Ifattaching tomasonry, you can buy suitable
screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use a
masonry drill to drill the required holes.
4. Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at
least two turns. See your installation guide for more
leveling information before positioning range.
5. Slide the range into place. Be sure rear leg leveler
fully engages slot in bracket. If range cannot be
moved back far enough for rear leg leveler to enter
bracket, move bracket forward as required and attach
to floor in new location.
ADJACENT CABINET OR FINAL
LOCATION OF RANGE SIDE
PANEL OUTSIDE EDGE OF
BRACKET TO BE
FLUSH WITH LEFT OR
RIGHT SIDE OF RANGE
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WALL BEHIND
RANGE
BRACKET
SCREWMUST ENTER_'_!_
WOOD ORMETAL |
WALL
PLATE
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ATTACHMENTTO WALL
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IMPORTANTFoRYOK RST RUCT IONS
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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Teach children not to play with range
knobs or any other part of the range.
Never leave children alone or unat-
tended where a range is in use.
CAUTION:
items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets
above the range or on the
backsplash of the range. Chil-
dren climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously
injured,
Never let anyone climb, sit or stand
on the open door or any other part of
the range, Their weight may make
the range tip over,
Never leavet heoven door open when
you are not watching the range.
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Always keep the range area clear
and free from things that wlll burn.
CAUTION:
Never store things in an oven or
near cooking zones. These things
may catch fire and plastic items
could melt.
Never use your range for warming
or heating a room. You could be
burned or seriously injured. Such
misuse could also cause damage to
the range.
Never wear loose clothing when
using your range. Such clothing
could catch fire.
Never use atowel or other bulky cloth
as a potholder, Such cloths could
catch fire on a hot cooking zone.
Never let pot handles Stick out
over the front of the range° Turn
handles in so that they cannot be
bumped. Keep the handles away
trom other hot cooking zones.
Never leave cooking zones unwatched
at high heat settings. Boiloverscause
smoking and greasy spillovers could
catch fire.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep this book for later use.
Be sure your range Is Installed and grounded properly
by a qualified technician.
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam bums.
Always follow cleaning Instructions in this book.
Always keep the range and oven clean. Food and
grease are easy to Ignite. Clean the range, oven and
vents regularly.
Clean Only Parts Listed In Manual.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the
backguard of arange. Children climbing on a
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains, or
drapes a safe distance away from your range and oven.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens a safe distance away from your range.
Never store such Items on your range.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids).
Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless Instructions are given In this book. All other
work should be done by a skilled technician.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause Injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the range. Never let grease build up on your range. You
can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up
grease and spills after each range use.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
Never touch surface units, heating elements, or Interior
surfaces of the oven. They may be hot even though they
appear dark in color.
Always keep wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned
food a safe distance away from your range.
Some cleaners produce nox-
ious fumes and wet cloths or
sponges could cause steam
burns if used on a hot surface.
COOKTOP SAFETY
Always use care when touching the cooking zones.
Heating zones could be hot enough to burn you even if
they are dark in color. The glass surface of the cooktop
will retain heat after the controls are turned off.
On6y some kinds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cooktop cooking. Be sure that the pan you use w,!
not break when heated on the cooking zones.
Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Do not cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and splllovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician Immediately.
Foe' major spills -- Turn unit to LO; use dry paper
towels to wipe up major spills, and then use a razor
scraper (held in a potholder) to scrape spills from a hot
cooking zone. DO NOT attempt further cleaning until
cooktop surface has cooled.
Choose pots and pans
with fiat bottoms, large
enough to cover the en-
tire cooking zone. This will cut down the risk of setting
potholders or clothing on fire with an uncovered zone
and waste less energy.
OVEN SAFETY
Place oven racks In desired position while oven is cool.
If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
Aftee' broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
range and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan
can catch on fire next time you use the pan,
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam escape before moving food.
Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. Improper
useof foil could slart a fire.
SELF-CLEAN SAFETY
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off
and disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a
qualified technician.
Always remove broiler pan and other utensils from the
oven before a self-clean cycle.
Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on sell-
cleaning ranges. The gasket Isessential for agood seal.
Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your range during a self-clean cycle.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners mNo commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used tn or around any part of the oven°
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SAFETY NSTRUCT|ONS (conti..ed)
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THiS INFORMAT|ON NOWZ
Should you ever need it, you win
not have time for reading.
COOKTOP GREASE FaRE
Hever pick up a fnaming
pan!! Instead:
1. Turn off the element.
2. Smother the fire with a
tightly fitting pan lid, baking soda or an
extinguisher.
Be sure everyone in your home
knows what to do in case of fire.
Never use water on a grease fire =
it wili only spread the flames,
iMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICB
OVEN FIRE--
DO NOT TRY TO MOVE THE PAN!
1. Close oven door and turn controls
off.
2. Iffire continues, throw baking soda
on the fire, or use a dry chemical,
foam or halon type extinguisher
The California Sate Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances° The fiberglass Insulation In self-cleaning ovens gives offa very
small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle, Exposure can be minimized by venting wlth an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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YOUR RANGE
RANGECONTROL
SURFACE LIGHT SWITCH (See pages 9, 10, SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT COOKTOP CONTROL
12, 13,14,15, 16) (See pages 7, 8, 20)
SWITCH FOR VARIABLE
SIZE FRONT ELEMENT
(Left front; See page 7)
COOKING ZONE
VARIABLE SIZE COOKING
ZONE
(Use switch to choose either
6" or 9" dlemeter cooking
zone; See page 7)
OVEN DOOR
LOCK/UNLOCK HANDLE
(For Self-Cleaning cycle only;
See pages 11, 12, 15, 16)
OVEN VENT
(Area may get
hot during oven use,
DO NOT block vent)
GLASS COOKTOP
(See pages 17 & 18)
HOT COOKTOP
INDICATOR LIGHT
(Glows when
cooktop is hot)
(see page 8)
!
OVEN DOOR LATCH
(Locks during
self-clean cycle)
REMOVABLE OVEN RACKS
(See pages 17 & 19)
OVEN BAKE ELEMENT
MODELAND SERIAL
NUMBER LOCATION
OVEN DOOR GASKET
(Seepages15,1_
REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWER
(See page 19) REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR "
WITH WINDOW
(See page 19)
BROILER PAN AND GRID
(See pages 14 & 17)
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TO START THINGS COOKING
COOKTOP COOKING
Before you use thecooktop for t hefirst time, clean Itwith
cooktop cleaner. This will leave a protective coating of
silicone. The cooking zones are shown by the outlines
on the glass surface of the cooktop.
COOKING ZONES
The sign near each cooktop control knob shows which
element Is turned on by that knob.
To use the large 9" cooking area, push to turn the
control knob to desired setUng and push In the top
portion of the rocker switch next to the control knob.
To use the small 6" cooking area, push tO turn the
control knob to desired setUng and push In the bot-
tom portion of the rocker switch. OFF
COOKTOP GUIDE TO BASIC SETTINGS
=Hi"
Used for quick starts, such as
bringing water to a boll.
O0 eO O® O0
®0 O0 O0 O®
Left Left Right Right
Front Rear Rear Front
To operate cooktop controas:
=MED.Hr'
Used for frying and rapid boiling.
1. Push to turn°
2. Set on or between
marks for desired
heat.
The Indicator light will glow when any cooking zone Is
activated.
The left front element has two cooking zones:
DUAL COOKING ZONES
(LEFT FRONT ELEMENT ONLY}
9" ZONE FOR LARGE UTENSILS
FOR SMALL UTENSILS
"MED"
Used for slow boll and sautding.
=MED.LO"
Used for cooking foods In small
amounts of water.
'%0"
Used for steaming foods or keep-
Ing foods at serving temperature.
When a cooking zone surface is activated, coils beneath
the zone radiate heat through the glass to the utensil.
The red glow of the coils will be visible through the
glass. It will take the cooking zone surface a few
moments to heat up. The coil cycles on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
See the Cleaning Tips for important information
about maintaining your cooktop.
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TO START THINGS COOKING (cont,)
For best cooking results and energy efficient operation,
you should use metal pans that are flat on the bottom.
Match the slze of the pan to the size of the cooking zone.
The pan should not extend over the edge of the cooking
zone more than 1".
HOME CANNING TIPS
In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use
of large-diameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond
edge of cooking zone) is not recommended. However,
when canning with water-bath or pressure canner,
large-diameter pots may be used. This is because
boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are
not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding cOoking
zones.
HOWEVEP. DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CAN-
NERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER,
Most syrup or sauce mixtures wand all types of frying
cook at temperatures much hlgherthan boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur-
faces surrounding cooking zones.
OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN
CANNING
1. Bring water to boll on HIGH heat, then after boiling
has begun, adjust heat to the lowest setting which
maintains the boll (saves energy and best uses
cooking zone).
2. Be sure canner fits over center of cooking zone_ If
your range does not allow canner to be centered on
cooking zone, use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.
3. Flat-bottomed canners give best canning results. Be
sure bottom of canner is flat or slight indentation fits
snugly over cooking zone. Canners with flanged or
rippled bottoms (often found in enamelware) are not
recommended.
Note: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is
used for the first time. itIs caused by the heating of new
parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a
short time.
WOK COOKING
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottom wok.
They are available at your local retail store°
4. When canning, use recipes from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can-
ning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
5. Remember, In following the recipes, that canning is a
process that generates large amounts of steam. Be
carefutwhilecanning toprevent bumsfrom steam or heat.
NOTE; if your range is being operated on low power
(voltage), canning may take longer than expected, even
though directions have been carefully followed. The
process may be improved by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) beginning with hot tap water when heating
larger quantities of water. NEMTC61

RANGR CONTROL
CANCELSBAKE, PROGRAM
STATUS
BROIL OR DISPLAY
CLEAN OPERATION
CLOCK/
TIMER
DISPLAY
!
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY FUNCTION
DISPLAY UPARROW PAD
(INCREASES TIME
ORTEMPERATURE)
PRESS TO TURN
TIMER ONAND OFF SET AUTOMATIC
OVEN OPERATIONS
DOWN ARROW PAD
(DECREASES TIME
OR TEMPERATURE)
Your range Is controlled with a touch. You now have the
ease of setting the following operations:
CLOCK TIMER
BAKE DELAY BAKE
BROIL CLEAN
DELAY CLEAN
The UP or DOWN arrow Isused to set an amount oftime
or changethetemperature you want to use° By pressing
and holding down either pad the numbering will change
quickly. By pressing and releasing etther pad the
numbering will change slowly.
DISPLAY:
Once you have programmed your control for any
operaUon, you can display the setting by presslng the
appropriate pad. For example, if you are using the
TIMER and want to see the time of day, press CLOCK.
The display will show the time of day.
TONES:
The end-of-cycle tone will sound at the end of timer use
and automatic oven functions. The end-of-cycle tone is
3 short beeps followed by I beep every 6 seconds that
repeat until you press any operation° If you would like
to eliminate the repeating beeps, push and hold CLEAR/
OFF for ten seconds. To return the 1 beep every 6
seconds, push and hold CLEAR/OFF for 10 seconds.
To cancel the end-of-cycle tone, press any key except
the UP or DOWN arrow key.
F.CODE:
If the time display beeps continuously and flashes an
"F" followed by a number, you have a function error
code. Note the number after the "F". Press CLEAR/
OFF. Allow oven to cool for i hour. If problem repeats,
disconnect all power to the range and call for service.
Advise your service technician of the number following
the =F" in the display.
PRESS
NOTE: You cannot set BAKE, BROIL or COOK
TIME while the oven door is in the locked
position. Utyou try, the word =DOOR" will
appear in the display. The oven door
lock is to be used for Self-Cleaning only.
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TO SET THE CLOCK:
t= Press the CLOCK pad. "SET" and
"TIME" will show in the display.
2. Press eltherthe UP or DOWN arrow pad,
until the display shows the correct time of
day.
The UP arrow wlll change numbering forward, such as
1, 2, 3. The DOWN arrow will change numbering
backwards, such as 3, 2, 1.
The clock will automatically start within one
minute; or you may press the clock pad for
immediate start.
TO RESET THE TIMER:
When you are setting the timer, if you pause more than
4 seconds while pressing either the UP or DOWN arrow
pad, "TIMER" will stop flashing In the display and the
timer will automatically start to count down. if this
should happen just press the TIMER ON/OFF pad and
you will be able to continue setting your time.
TO CANCEL THE TIMER:
While the timer is counting down, press and hold down
the TIMER ON/OFF pad for 4 seconds, or unt li'*TIMER"
quits flashing and the current time of day returns to the
display_
TO SET THE TIMER:
The timer does not control oven operations, such as
bake, broil, clean or any delay function. It allows you to
set an amount of time and alerts you when that time is up.
An example would be timing a three minute egg. The
maximum amount of time you may set Is 9 hours and 55
minutes.
1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. "SET"
and "rIMER" will flash and "HR" will
show in the display.
2. Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad
to set the amount of time you want.
The timer will automatically start to count down within 4
seconds. *
3. When the timer counts down to zero a
tone will sound. Press the CLOCK pad to
return to the current time of day.
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OVEN COOKRNG
GENERAL RULES
• When cooking a food for the first time in your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide°
Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory
and Is more accurate than the oven It replaced.
After you have used your oven for awhile, tf you feei
your oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust
Ityourself. See TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS
In this manual.
:NO PEEKING-- Opening the doortoo often tocheck
food during baking will allow heat loss and may
cause poor baking results.
. There may be some odorwhen the oven Isfirst used.
This Is caused by the heating of new parts and
Insulation.
•Do not cover an entire oven rack with foil. The foil
can block normal heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil directly above the bake
element. Foil used on the oven bottom under the
element may damage the oven surface; therefore, it
should not be used.
not lock the oven Ioc_Junlock handle while
baking. The oven lock/unlock handle Is used for
self-clean only.
PREHF.ATJNG
When recipes require preheating, have food nearby
before you open the oven door. If the oven door Is
allowed to remain open for more than a brief time,
the preheat temperature will be lost.
Let the oven preheat thoroughly before cooking
baked products. Llstenforpreheat notlficatlontone
(If equipped) or watch for the Indicator light to gooff.
Ifyour range does not have either of these features,
preheat for 10 minutes and put the food lntheoven.
BAKEWARE
•Cookies should be baked on liar cookie sheets
without sides to allow the air to circulate properly.
. Cakes, muffins, and quick breads should be baked
in shiny pans -- to reflect the heat -- because they
should have a light golden crust. Yeast breads and
pie crusts should be baked In glass or dull (non-
shiny) pans -- to absorb the heat -- because they
should have a brown, crisp crust.
.Be sure the underside of the pan is shiny, too.
Darkened undersides will absorb the heat and may
cause over-browning on the bottom of your food.
°Oven temperatures should be reduced 25 degrees
below recommended temperatures if exterlor of pan
is predarkened, darkened by age or oven proof
glass.
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BAKING:
•Always follow recipe carefully
.Measure Ingredients properly
.Use proper pan and rack placement to obtain the
best COOking results.
NOTE:
The top posiUon is only a guSde. It cannot be used
as a rack position.
RACK POSITIONS
_3
_2
1
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NOTE: YOUR OVEN HAS FOUR(4)
RACK POSITIONS.
Place pans on the oven racks with 1" to I 1/2" of air
space on all sidesof each pan. Avoid overcrowding
the oven.
When baking several Items, stagger pans so that no
pan Is directly above another.
Pans too close to each other, to oven wails or to the
oven bottom block the free movement ofair. Improper
alrmovement causes uneven browning and cooklngo
TO SET BAKE:
1o Press the BAKE pad.
2. Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad.
The last temperature used will show in the
display. Use the UP arrow pad to Increase this
temperature or the DOWN arrow pad to decrease this
temperature until you reach the temperature you prefer
to use.
The oven will start to heat automatically. You will see
100 degrees showing In the upper right corner of the
display. As the oven heats this temperature will change
until it reaches your selected temperature, then a tone
will sound.
3. When baking is complete, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
DO NOT LOCK THE OVEN LOCK/
UNLOCK HANDLE WHILE BAKING
OR BROILING IN THE OVEN, THE
OVEN LOCK/UNLOCK HANDLE IS
USED FOR SELF-CLEAN ONLY.
TIMED BAKING:
TO SET YOUR OVEN TO BAKE FOR
A SET AMOUNT OF TIME AND TURN
OFF AUTOMATICALLY,
.
2.
3_
4.
Press the BAKE pad.
Press either the UPor DOWN arrow pad,
to set the temperature you want to use.
Press the COOK TIME pad.
Press either the UPor DOWN arrow pad,
to set the amount of time you want foods
tocook. Be sure you Include yourpreheat
time when setting this amount of time.
ifyou pause between steps when you are setting this
function, the control will beep. This is normal. The
control is letting you know you need to continue.
You should consider that food will continue to cook
after control turns OFF unless you remove the food
immediately.
The Row temperature zone of this
range (between 170°F and 200°F)
is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept longer
than two hours at these low
temperatures may spoil.
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TO SET YOUR OVEN FOR ADELAYED
START AND AUTOMATIC STOP
While setting thls operation you will not need to
calculate when the oven will turn on; the control will
do this for you. You will need to set the following:
1. Temperature 2. Cooking Time 3. Stop Time
1. Press the BAKE pad°
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to
select the temperature you want.
3. Press the COOK TJ_ME pad.
4. Press the UP arrow to select how long
you want food to cook. Be sure to
include your preheat time=
5° Press the STOP TgME pad.
6. Press the UP arrow pad to enter the time
of day you want the oven to turn off. The
oven will shut off automatically when the
preset STOP TIME Is reached.
7. Press the CLOCK pad to return the dis-
play to the current time of day.
ROASTIlNG
Roasting Is cooking tender cuts of meats with dry air. It
is not necessary to preheat your oven before roasting.
GENERAL ROASTNNG INSTRUCTUONS
1. Place meat (fatty side up) on a roasting rack or In a
shallow pan about the same size of the meat.
2. Place pan in No.1 or No. 2 rack position.
3. Press the Bake pad.
If you pause between steps when you are setting
this function, the control will beep. This is normal.
The control is letting you know that you need to
continue.
4, Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
temperature you need.
If you want to cancel the setting of this function, press
the CLEARJOFF pad. 5. When roasting Is finished, press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Never let food, such as dairy prod-
ucts, fish, poultry, etc., sit for more
than thour before cooking starts
when you set your oven for adelay
sta_. Roomtemperaturo prolnotes
the growth of harmful bacteria. Be
sure the oven light is off because
heat from the bulb will speed bac.
terial growth.
Remember,
Most meats continue to cook internally after being taken
out of the oven.
13 NEOVC38

BROILING
BROILING TIPS:
Please note:
Your oven door should
be open to the broil stop
position whi0e broiling.
.Use only the broiler pan and grid that came with your
range for broiling. They are designed for proper
drainage of fat and flquids and help prevent spatter,
smoke or fire.
• Do not preheat when broiling. For even broiling
on both sides, start the food on a cold pan.
•Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops. Slit
the fatty edges to keep the meat from curling.
• For maximum juiciness, salt the first side just before
turning the meat. Salt the second side just before
serving.
=Brush chicken and fish with butter several tlmes as
they broil. When broiling fish, grease the grid to
prevent sticking and brotl with skin side down. It Is
not necessary to turn fish.
,Never leave a soiled broiler pan in the range,
Grease in the pan may smoke or burn the next time
the oven is used.
•Be sure you know the correct procedure for putting
out a grease fire. See the section on safety,
After placing food on the broiler pan and grid, put the
pan on an oven rack In the proper position. The recom-
mended rack position and cooking time can be found In
the chart below.
The closer the food Is to the broil element, the faster the
meat browns on the outside, yet stays red to pink In the
center. Moving the meat farther away from the element
lets the meat cookto the center while browning outside.
Side one should be cooked 1 -2 minutes longer than
side two.
Rack
Position Tota9 Time
Food
Steak -_1" Thick
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Ground Beef Patties
Medium-l" Thick
Medium-I/2" Thick
Lamb Chops - 1" Thick
Pork Chops- 1" Thick
Pork Chops- 1/2" Thick
Ham Slice- 1/2" Thick
Fish (Fillets)
4 = Highest
t : Lowest (minutes)
4 9-11
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3 13-15
3 21-23
3
4
3
3
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16-18
7-9
18-21
27-29
3 16-18
3 11-12
311-13
45-55
Chicken (Pieces) 2
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Frankfurters 3 8-11
Bacon 3 9-11
This chart tsa general guide. The size, weight, thick-
ness, and starting temperature of the food, as we!l as
your own personal preference, will affect the cooking
time. Times In the chart are based on the food being at
refrigerator temperature.
1"O SET BROIL:
POSITIONING BROILER PAN
Broiling is cooking by direct heat from the broil element.
Tender cuts of meat or marinated meat should be se-
lected for broiling. For best results, steaks and chops
should be at least 314" thlcko 14
1. Press the BROIL pad.
2. Press the UP arrow pad once to select LO
BROIL.
3. Press the UP arrow pad twice to select Hg BROIL.
"BROiL"and either"Hi" or "LO"will showtnthe upper right
comer of the display depending on your choice.
NOTE: Use LO broilto cook foods such as poultry orthick
cuts of meat thoroughly without over-browning them.
Ifyou do not press the up or down arrow pad, the display
will go blank and you must repeat Steps I and 2.
4. When broiling is finished, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
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THH SELF=CLEAN CYCL (3 NOURS° NOnMAL CLEANTAMS)
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1. Remove the broiler pan and grid, oven racks, all
utensils and any foil that may be in the oven. Do not
try to clean utensils or any other objects in the oven
during a self-clean cycle_ if oven racks are left in
the range during a clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide, if
you choose to leave the racks in the oven, you
can polish the edges of the racks with stee!
wool and apply asmall amount of vegetable oil
to the rack edges after the sell-clean cycle.
This will make the racks easier to slide,
2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door gasket
and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
illustration below). Clean these areas by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad. We
recommend a cleanser such as 'Soft Scrub®' brand
or a similar cleaning product to keep white surfaces
looking clean and new. After cleaning, rinse well to
help prevent a brown residue from forming when the
oven Is heated. Buff these areas dry with a dry cloth_
Please Note:
The door gasket is designed to have a 5".6" gap
at the bottom of the oven door. This is to aUow
for proper air circulation,
DOOR PANEL GASKET
TO SET A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Slide the door lock handle to the right Into the lock
position. DO NOT force the handle. If it does not slide
easily, it may not be fully extended. You may also
need to lightly press on the door to lock It properly.
TO LOCK:
OVEN LIGHT.
To prolong the lifo of the bulb, be sure
the oven light Is OFF during Self-Clean,
FRONT
FRAME
2. Push the CLEAN pad, The display will show
"CLEAN", =TIME", and (.--),
DOOR LINER
3. Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to select the
amount of time you want the oven to clean. The
normal cycle is 3 hours, but you can choose between
2 and 4 hours.
3. Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4. Do not rub the door gasket. The fiberglass material of
the gasket has anextremely low resistanceto abrasion.
An intact and well fitting oven door gasket lsessential
for energy efficient oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should replace the seal.
You can press the STOP TIME pad to see the time of
day the clean cycle will be finished. Push the CLEAN
pad to return to the countdown.
Make sure your oven light is off during a self-clean cycle
to prolong the life of the bulb.
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WHEN ACLEAN CYCLE iS
FiNiSHED-"
1. Wait until the LOCK display goes out. The oven
temperature must drop below the lockln gtemperature
before the door can be unlocked.
;K GOES OUT
2. Slide door lock
handletotheleft.
TO UNLOCK:
NEVER FORCE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK
HANDLE. FORCING THE HANDLE MAY DAMAGE
THE DOOR LOCK.
4. Press the STOP TRME pad.
5. Press eitherthe UP or DOWN arrow pad
to select the time of day you want tho
cycle to end and the oven to turn off.
Make sure your oven iight Is off during a self-clean cycle
to prolong the life of the bulb.
AFTER ACLEAN CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may
notice some white ash tn the
oven. Just wipe it up with a
damp cloth or sponge.
Ifwhite spots remain, remove
them with a soap-filled steel
wool pad. Besureto rinsethoroughlywlth a vinegar and
water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue
that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven Is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.
TO iNTERRUPT ACLEAN CYCLE:
1. Push CLEAR/OFF.
Follow instructions under "WHEN A CLEAN
CYCLE IS FINISHED."
TO SET A DELAYED
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE:
You will not need to determine when the oven will
turn on, when setting this function. The control will
do this for you. You will need to set the amount of
time you want your oven to clean (between 2 and 4
hours), and the time of day when you want the oven
to turn off.
1. Slide door lock handle to the right In the
lock position. You may need to lightly
press on the door to lock it properly.
2. Press the CLEAN pad. The display will
show "CLEAN", "TIME" and (--).
3o Press either the UP or DOWN arrow pad
to select the amount oftime you want the
oven to clean. The normal cycle is 3
hours but you may choose between 2
and 4 hours.
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CLEANING TiPS
On the following pages, all removable parts on your range are shown. Refer to those pages when cleaning your
range.
Warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth are safe to use on all cleanable parts of your range. Do not use metal
scouring pads, except where recommended.
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PART CLEANONG MATERIALS
L
Detergent, warm water, soft cloth
Sears Cooktop Cleaning Creme®
(Stock No. 40079) single-edge razor
scraper, soft cloth
Do Not use a dull or nicked razor
iii Hi,i i,i1_
CONTROL PANEL
AND KNOBS
GLASS
OVEN iNTERiOR
blade on your cooktop.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVES
(SEE REMARKS)
Detergent, warm water and/or soap-
filled steel wool pad; do not use
oven cleaner In or around any part
of the oven
,J,i_,,l_,, llrl_lli_,
REMARKS
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Knobs pull
off for easier cleaning.
Correct and consistent cleaning Is essen-
tial to maintaining your cooktop, if soil,
mineral deposits from evaporated water
spills or metal rub-off from aluminum cook-
ware are not removed, they will burn onto
the cooktop and cause permanent
discoloration. Be sure that the cooktop Is
cool before cleaning. Do not use cooktop
cleaner on a hot surface. The fumes can be
hazardous to your health and can chemi-
cally attack the cooktop. Wipe surface
clean after each use. Do not use a
dish cloth or sponge to wipe up the
cooktop. They may leave a film of deter-
gent which can discolor your cooktopwhen
heated. If this happens, remove the film
with the recommended cleaner° We rec-
ommend that you use paper towels or a
clean cloth which Is used only for cooktop
cleaning. After the cooktop has cooled,
remove any crusty soil with the razor
scraper. Hold the scraper at about a 30°
angle to the cooktop and scrape off
spot. Scrub cooktop with Sears Cooktop
Cleaning Creme®. Rinse well and wipe
dry, NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE SCOUR-
ING PADS OR POWDERS ON YOUR
COOKTOP. Plastic mesh pads, such as
Doble®, may be used. See next page for
complete cleaning instructions.
Cleaning inside the oven need only be
done as an optional touch-up between self-
clean cycles. Rinse oven interior thor-
oughly after cleaning.
OVEN DOOR DO NOT CLEAN
GASKET
OVEN RACKS Detergent, warm water, scouring Remove from oven to clean. Rinse thor-
pad or soap-filled steel wool pad oughly.
Detergent, warm water, soap-filled
scouring pad, plastic scouring pad,
commercial oven cleaner (pan only)
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BROILER PAN AND
GRiD
Remove soiled panfrom oventocool. Drain
fat or drippings. Fill pan with warm water.
Sprinkle grid with detergent and cover with
damp cloth or paper towels. Let pan and
grid soak for a few minutes. Rinse or scour
as needed. Dry weilo Pan and grid may be
washed in a dishwasher. NECCH59

GLASS-CERAMiC COOKTOP CLEANING
Cleaning of glass-ceramic €ooktop is different
from cleaning astandard porcelain finish,
To maintain and protect the surface of your new
glass-ceramic cooktap follow these basic steps.
DAILY CLEANING:
Use only Cook Top Cleaning Creme® on Glass-Ceramic.
For normal, light soil:
lJ
m
Rub a small amount of Cook Top Cleaning Creme®
onto soiled area using a dry paper towel. Wipe until
all soil and creme are removed. Frequent cleaning
leaves a protective coating which Is essential In
preventing scratches and abrasions.
Clean surface with Cook Top Cleaning Creme® after
each use.
For heavy, burned-on soil:
1. Apply a few drops of Cook Top Cleaning Creme®to
the cool, soiled area.
.
1
u
Using a dry paper towel, rub creme Into the burned-
on area.
Carefully scrape remaining soll with razor scraper.
Hold scraper at a 30° angle against the ceramic
surface.
Ifany soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For
additional protection after all soil has been removed,
polish the entire surface with the Cook Top Cleaning
Creme®.
NOTE: Using a razor scraper will not damage the sur-
face tf the 30° angle Is maintained. DO NOT
use a dull or nicked razor blade on your
cooktop, Store the razor scraper out of
reach of children.
SPECIAL CARE:
Sugar spills (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or
melted plastic can cause pitting of the surface of your
cooktop unless the split Is removed while still hot.
Special care should be taken when removing hot
substances. Follow these InstP-,ctions carefully and
remove soil while spill is still hot.
1. Turn off all cooking zones affected by the spill.
Remove hot utensils.
2J Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper at a 30°
angle to the cooktop and scrape hot spill to a cool
area outside the cooking zone.
1With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to "
remove any excess. Any spill remaining should be
left unUl the surface of the cooktop has cooled. Do
not continue to use the soiled cooking zone until all
of the spill has been removed. Follow the steps
under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme® cleans, It leaves a
protective coating on the cooktop surface. This coating
helps prevent buildup of mineral deposits (water spots)
and will make future cleaning easier. Dishwasher deter-
gents remove this protective coating and therefore make
the cooktop more susceptible to staining.
PRECAUTIONS:
Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and abra-
sives which can damage the surface of your cooktop.
Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme® for
proper cleaning and protection of your glass-
ceramic surface.
If you slide aluminum or copper cookware across the
surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal mark-
ings which appear as scratches. If this should
happen, use the razor scraper and Cook Top Clean-
ing Creme® to remove these markings. Failure to
remove this residue Immediately may leave perma-
nent marks.
.if pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper, or
enamel are allowed to boll dry, the overlay may bond
wIth the glass-ceramic and leave a black discolora-
tion. This should be removed Immediately before
heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.
.Use of window cleaner may leave an Iridescent film
on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme® will
remove this discoloration.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using
Cook Top Cleaning Creme® or full strellgth white
vinegar.
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