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Model RF4900XL
Left Oven Vent
Removable
Bake Element
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
If you need service, or call with a question, have this -___
Information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate -__
just behind the left oven door).
Serial Number-.
2. Purchase or installation date from your sales slip.
Copy this Information in these spaces. Keep this book,
Purchase/Installation Date
your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Service Company and Phone Number
See the “Cooking Guidel’for important safety information.

Your responsibilities.. l
Proper installation and safe use of your range are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooking
Guide”carefully for important use and safety information.
Installation
You must be sure your range Is...
l installed and leveled on a floor
that will hold the weight;
l installed in a well-ventilated
area protected from the
weather:
Proper use
You must be sure your range is...
l used only for jobs expected
of home ranges;
l properly connected to the cor-
rect electric supply and
grounding. (See “Installation
Instructions.“)
l used only by people who can
operate it properly;
l properly maintained.
Contents
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Using Your Range
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; Uhrng the Automatic MEALTIMER
Clock
Ttie Oven Lights 9 2 11
.3 TheCooktopLight 1:. 12
4 The Oven Vents
Cleaning and Caring’& 12
Con! 3:s
d : 4 Your Range. 13
Settir 3 t7e C,ock
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Control Panel and Kno’bs : : : : : : : 13
Usinc. the Mirute Timer 6 Surface Units and Reflector
Over Control:. 6 Bowls 13
Thf Right Cven Selector. 6 The Griddle : : : : : : : : : : : : :. : : : : : 14
The Right ,C\er, Temperature Removing the Storage
Cc l+rol 6 Drawer 15
Tht left OvPT) Control 6 The Continuous-Cleaning
Ric-It Oven -Baking or Left Oven 16
Ro’ IstIng
Let Oven - Baking’ o’l’ 7 The Right Oven
Self-Cleaning Cycle 17
Rot istIng 7 Cleaning Chart. 20
Ad .Jstlng the Oven If You Need Service or Help 21
Ter oerature Controls 8 1 Before You Call for Service 21
Brc IIng In the Right Oven 8 2. If You Need Service 22
Brc 11ng in the Left Oven 8 3 If You Hove a Problem 22
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Using your range
Right Oven
Left Oven Cooktop Manual Surface Unit Surface Unit
Signal Light
Left Oven
Control Right Oven
Temperature Control Signal Light Selector
SURFACE UNIT AND GRIDDLE CONTROLS
Control knobs must
be pushed In before
turnlng. Turn either
way until the setting
you want shows in the
window. Set them any-
where from HI to OFF.
The signal light will
glow when a surface
unit or grlddle Is on.
Be sure the lights are
off when you are
not cooklng.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Use HI to start
foods cooklng or
to brlng llquids
to a boil. Surface
unlt will not turn
red If good con-
tact Is made wlth
bottom of pan.
Use MED-HI to
hold a rapld boil
or to fry chicken
or pancakes.
Use MED for
gravy, puddings
and icings, or
to cook large
amounts of
vegetables.
Use MED-LO to
keep food cook-
ing after starting
it on a higher
settlng.
Use LO to keep
food warm until
ready to serve.
Set the heat
higher or lower
wlthln the LO
band to keep
food at the tem-
perature you
want.

Griddle Control
Automatic
MEALTIMER
Clock \
Gridble Minbte
Signal Light Timer Stop Time
Knob Start Time
Knob
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Before using the griddle for the first time:
1. Wash, rinse and dry griddle.
l Use warm sudsy water.
l DO NOT immerse griddle.
l DO NOT use metal scouring pads or
abrasive cleaners. They will
damage the non-stick surface.
2. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to season. You
don’t have to grease the griddle every time
you use it. However, oil or butter adds flavoring
and aids browning.
1. Lift and remove
griddle cover.
DO NOT
replace until
griddle is cool.
2. Preheat for a
few minutes
(until butter
melts or beads
of water dance
on the griddle].
3. Add food. Use
only nylon or
plastic utensils.
Metal can
scratch the non-
stick finish.
4. TURN OFF the
griddle when
cooking is fin-
ished. Leaving it
ON will dam-
age the griddle.
Approxlmate Griddle Settings
Bacon ,,,,,.,,,,,.,.,,,,,....,,,,,...,.._..,..,..,,,.,,.,,........... HI
Grilled Sandwiches HI
Pancakes ,,.,,,,,,,,.....,,,,,.....,,,.....,.,.....,.,,,.,,._._.._... HI
Hamburgers MED-HI
Eggs MED 5

SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn
clockwise until clock digits show the right
time of day.
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer
Knob until the setting showing in the
window ISlonger than the one you want.
2. let the Mlnute Tlmer Knob pop out. Turn
counterclockwise until the Minute Timer
dial is on OFF. If you push in on the knob, you
3. When the set time is up, a buzzer will sound
4. Turn the dial to OFF to stop the buzzing.
THE OVEN CONTROLS
The right oven is controlled by two knobs: a Selector and a Temperature Con-
trol. Both must be on o setting for the oven to heof. The left oven is controlled by one
knob.
THE RIGHT OVEN SELECTOR
With the Right Oven Selector
on BROIL, only the top ele-
ment heats. (Broiling, pg.8).
With the Right Oven Selector
on BAKE, the bottom element
does most of the work. The
top element heats, but does
not turn red. [Baking, pg. 7).
THE RIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Use the Right Oven Temper- When both the Right Oven
ature Control to set baking Selector and Temperature
or roasting temperature when Control are on BROIL, the broil
the Oven Selector is on BAKE element heats all the time.
or TIMED BAKE.
THE LEFTOVEN CONTROL
When the Left Oven Control al1 the time.
is set on BROIL, only the top When the Left Oven Control
element heats, and it heats is set on a temperature, the
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With the Right Oven SeleCtOr
on TIMED BAKE, the
MEALTIMER Clock can be
used to turn the oven on and
off automatically. (MEALTIMER
Clock, pg. 9).
The Right Oven Temperature
Control can be set on a tem-
perature for slower broiling
(see Broiling, page 81.
bottom element does most of
the work. The top element
heats, but does not turn red.

RIGHT OVEN - BAKING OR ROASTING
Lift rack at front and pull out
Put the rack(s) where you
want them before turning on
the oven.
Rack(s) should be placed
so food can be centered in
the oven. Always leave at
least 112to 2 inches (4-5 cm]
between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and pans.
For more information, see the
“Cooking Guide.”
Set the Right Oven Selector
on BAKE.
Put food in the oven. Oven
rock, walls and door will be hot
Set the Right Oven
Temperature Control to the
baking temperature you
want.
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Let the oven preheat until the
Right Oven Signal Light goes
Off.
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During baking, the elements
will turn on and off to help
keep the oven temperature
at the setting. The Signal Light
will turn on and off with the
elements.
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
LEFTOVEN - BAKING OR ROASTING
When baking is done, turn
both knobs to OFF.
The left oven is best used as a warming oven, for heating smaller casseroles, or
for baking many kinds of frozen convenience foods. Baking and broiling times
may be longer than in the right oven. Large pans and bakeware can block air
circulation needed for proper baking. The right, or primary, oven should be used
Put the rack where you want it Set the Left Oven Control to Put food in the oven. Oven
before turning on the oven. the temperature you want. Let
rock walls and door will be hot
the oven preheat until the
Left Oven Signal Light goes off.
Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm] between pans and oven walls for proper air circulation. 7

ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
Does either oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven at the same
settings? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradually
over the years. The accurate setting of your new oven can seem different. If you
think the oven temperature needs adjusting, follow these steps
1. Pull the Oven
Temperature
Control straight
Off
2. Loosen the lock- 3. To lower the tem-
ing screw; perature, move
NOTICE position black part of
of notches. knob closer to
LO. Each notch
equals about
10-F (5’C).
Tighten the locking screw. Replace the knob.
BROILING IN THE RIGHT OVEN
4. To raise the tem-
perature, move
black part of
knob closer to HI
Each notch
equals about
IO-F (5-C).
1. Place-the rack where you 2. Put the broiler pan and 3. Set the Right Oven Selec-
want it for broiling. (See food on the rack. tor on BROIL.
4. Set the Right Oven Tem- 5. During broiling, the oven 6. When broiling is done,
perature Control on BROIL door must be partly turn both knobs to OFF.
(or on a lower tempera- open. A built-in stop will
ture for slower broiling). hold it there.
For slower broiling, [Right Oven only) set the Oven Temperature Control on
a temperature instead of BROIL. The broil element will then turn on and off instead
of staying on, The lower the temperature setting, the slower the broiling.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly open for all broiling temperatures.
BROILING IN THE LEFT OVEN
1. Place a rack where you
3. Set Left Oven Control to 4. During broiling the oven
want it for broiling. (See HIGH BROIL. [For slower door must be partly open
page 9 for suggestions.) broiling, turn to HIGH -about 4 inches (10 cm).
2. Put broiler pan and food BROIL, then to a tempera-
on the rack. ture setting.] 5. When broiling is done,
turn the control to OFF.
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Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times
Approximate Minutes-
inches (cm) from top Temperature set to BROIL
Food Description of food to Broil Element tst side 2nd side
Beef Steaks
Rare 1 ‘(2.5 cm) 3”(a cm) 7-9 3-5
Medium 1” (2.5 cm] 3”(a cm] 9-l 1 4-7
Well done 1” (2.5 cm] 3” (a cm] 11-13 5-7
Beef Steaks
Rare 112’(4 cm) 4”-5’ [1O-l 3 cm) 13-l 5 6-8
Medium 112 (4 cm) 4”-5’ [1O-l 3 cm] 17-19 a-i 0
Well Done 112” (4 cm] 4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm) 19-21 14-16
Hamburgers ‘~‘(1 cm] 3” (a cm] 6-8 4-5
Lamb Chops
Medium 1 (2.5cm) 3” (a cm) 6-8 4-5
Ham slice, precooked ’ Y-1”
or tendered (I-2.5 cm] 3” (a cm) 6-8 4-5
Canadian Bacon 1L’ II cml 3” fa cm1 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop 3.) -1”
Well done (2-2.5 cm) 4”-5” [1O-l 3 cm] 15 IO
Chicken
Fish
Liver
Frankfurters
2-3 lb.
(l-l.5 kg)
cut in half 7”-9 [I a-23 cm) 25-30 IO-12
whole 3” (a cm) 11-16 9-l 4
fillets 3”(a cm] 7-a 5-7
12‘lo4
(1-2 cm] 3” (a cm] 3 3
4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm] 6-7 4-5
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER”: CLOCK
The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the right oven on and off at
times you set...even when you are not around. IMPORTANT: Follow these steps in order.
To start and stop baking automatically:
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1. Put the racks where you
want them and place the
food in the oven.
2. Set the Right Oven Selec-
tor on TIMED BAKE. 3. Set the Right Oven Tem-
perature Control on the
baking temperature you
want.
4. Make sure the clock is set 5. Push in and turn the Start
to the right time of day. Time Knob clockwise
to the time you want bak-
ing to start.
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6. Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob clockwise
to the time you want the
oven to shut off. 9

AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER”’ CLOCK . . . CONTINUED
7. After baking is done, turn
both knobs to OFF. 8. To stop the oven before
the preset time, turn both
knobs to OFF.
To stop baking automatically:
1. Put the racks where you want them and 5. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock-
place the food in the oven. wise to the time you want the oven to shut
2. Set the Right Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
Off.
3. Set the Right Oven Temperature Control
6. After baking is done, tC!rn both knobs to
on the baking temperature you want. OFF.
4. Make sure the clock is set to the right time 7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
of day. turn both knobs to OFF.
SPECIAL CAUTION:
Use foods that will not go bad or spoil a covered baking dish with about a half-
while waiting for cooking to start. Avoid cup (118 mL) of water for 1 to 1% hours.
using dishes with milk or eggs, cream Any food that has to wait for cooking to
soups, cooked meats or fish, or any item start should be very cold or frozen before
with baking powder or yeast. it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN
Smoked or frozen meats may be used; FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN
so can vegetables, fruits and casserole- TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.
type foods. Vegetables can be cooked in
If the steps for using the Automatic
MEALTIMER Clock are not followed in
order, the electric oven door lock may be
turned on. The door will then either:
0 not open;
l not close all the way (the oven light
stays on].
If the Door Won’t Open:
1.
Make sure the Clock and Start and
Stop Times are set to the right time of
day.
2. Turn the Right Oven Selector to CLEAN.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
past the right time of day.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. Turn the Right Oven Selector to OFF; the
door will be unlocked within 10
seconds.
If the Door Won’t Close:
1. Make sure the Clock and Start and
Stop Times are set to the right time of
day; open the oven door.
2. Turn the Right Oven Selector to CLEAN.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
past the right time of day.
4. Push the automatic oven light switch in
and hold it in for10 seconds.
5. Let the oven light switch go and turn the
Right Oven Selector to OFF.
6. Push in the automatic oven light switch
and hold it for another IO seconds.
7. Close the oven door.
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