Whirlpool SF385PEG User manual

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Appliances
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Self-Cleanin
GasRange
A Note to You ............ 2
Range Safety ............ 3
Parts and Features ....5
Using Your Range ...... 6
Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle ........ 20
Caring for Your
Range ...................... 23
Troubleshooting ...... 29
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .................... 31
Index ........................ 35
Warranty .................. 36
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A TOYou
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ®appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your
life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please
read it carefully.
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notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model's information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance,
you need to know your complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in
the "Parts and Features" section).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance
and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important
for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will
assure you of in-warranty service.
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IWARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.

.NGESAFETV
Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersisveryimportant.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
THEANTI'TIPBRACKET
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight
to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
•Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injuryto persons, or damage when using the
range, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
•WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST
BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED
ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE
DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE
RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP
BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR,
AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE
FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
•CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the
backguard of a range - children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
a Proper Installation - The range, when installed,
must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the Nationa/ E/ectrica/ Code, ANS//NFPA 70.
Be sure the range is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
•This range is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or
remove the grounding prong from this plug.
• Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the appliance.
a Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating
the Room.
•Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance
doors or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or
sitting on the doors or drawers.
• Maintenance - Keep range area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
• Storage in or on the Range - Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or
near surface units.
• Top bumer flame size should be adjusted so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the
cooking utensil.
For self-cleaning ranges -
•Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove broiler
pan and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive
spillage before initiatingthe cleaning cycle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to wam of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.
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PARTSANDFEATURES
Oven vent_
(p. 19)
Surface burners
and
(pp. 6, 25-26)
AnU-til
(p. 3)
(p. 26-28)
Model and
plate
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Storagq
(p. 19)
CONTROLPANEL
Left rear Left front
control knob control knob
(POWER_Bumer)
Electronic
Oven control
(pp. 10-18, 21, 22)
panel
(p. 23)
light switch
(p. 28)
Surface burner marker
(shows which burner
you are setting)
Right front Right rear
control knob control knob
(ACCUSlMMER TM
setting)
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USINGYOURkNGE
USINGTHESURFACEBURNERS
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond
the edge of the pan,
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire,
Usinthecontrolknobs
Your range comes with electric ignitors. Electric
ignitors automatically light the burners each time
you turn the control knobs to LIGHT.
• Place a fitled pan on the burner grate before
turning on the surface burner. Do not operate a
burner for extended periods of time without
having cookware on the grate.
• Push in the control knob and turn it counter-
clocloNise to the
LIGHT position. The
clicking sound is the
ignitor sparking. Make
sure the burner has lit.
•To stop the clicking
j sound after the burner
lights, turn the control
knob to the cook
setting you want. You
can set the control
knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
NOTE: All four electric ignitors will click at the same
time. However, the burner with the control knob
turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite.
Burnerheatsettings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LIGHT • To light the burner,
POWER_Burner • To provide highest heat
(left front burner) setting.
HIGH • To start food cooking.
• To bring liquid to a boil.
Mid-range •To hold a boil.
(between HIGH • To fry chicken or pancakes.
and LOW) • Forgravy, pudding, and icing.
• To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
LOW • To keep food warm.
• To simmer.
ACCUSlMMERTM • To provide lowest
setting simmer/heat setting.
(right rear burner) • To melt chocolate or butter.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The
cookware could overheat, causing damage to the
cookware or cooking product.
Usim]POWERBurner
POWER Burner is an adjustable setting for the left
front burner which provides an ultra-high heat setting.
It can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to
cook large quantities of food.
UsinACCUSIMMER
ACCUSIMMER is an adjustable setting for the right
rear burner. It allows more accurate simmer control at
the lowest setting.
Easywaystosaveeners./
•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least
amount of liquid possible.
• Preheat your pots and pans only when
recommended and for the shortest time possible.
• Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn
the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.
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USINGTHESURFACEBURNERS(CONT.)
Incaseofaprolon, edpowerfailure
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.
•Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
For up-to-date information on canning, contact your
local U.S. Government Agricultural Department
Extension Office or companies who manufacture
home canning products.
Homecannininformation
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
• Center the canner over the surface burner. Do
not extend more than 1 inch outside the burner
area.
• Do not place your canner on two surface burners
at the same time.
• Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to
a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or
required pressure levels in a pressure canner.
Usintherightcookwaremakesa
difference
• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
and a well-fitting lid.
• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.
• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
quickly and evenly the pan heats.
• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
centered on the grates.
CHARACTERISTICSOFCOOKWAREMATERIALS
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.
•Use for all types of cooking.
•Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
•Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.
•Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Ceramic or • Heats slowly and unevenly.
ceramic glass • Use on low to medium settings.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Earthenware • Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Use on low settings.
Porcelain enamel-on-steel or •See cast iron and stainless steel.
enamel-on-cast iron
Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides
even heating.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
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USINGTHEOVEN
Positionin?racksandpans
Place the oven racks where you need them before
turning on the oven.
•To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position,
raise the front edge and lift it out.
•Be sure the rack(s) is level.
•Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands
if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.
• For best performance, cook on one rack. Place
the rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
• When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks
on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of
cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at
approximately three quarters of the total bake
time. Increase baking time, if necessary.
•For best results allow 2 inches of space around
each pan and between pans and oven walls.
Extraovenrackposition(roastinrack)
Use this rack position when roasting food too large
to be placed on the first rack position.
For proper roasting,
follow these guidelines:
•To avoid spillage,
remove food before
pulling out the rack.
• Tilt the rack up at the
front before pulling it
over the door.
oven rack position • Use an adequate
amount of liquid in the
pan (meat juices or water) so your food does not
get overdone.
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE
1 pan In center of the oven rack.
2 pans Side by side or slightly
staggered.
3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on
each oven rack, Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over another.
Rackplacementforspecificfoods:
FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large 1st or 2rid rack
roasts, turkeys, angel guide from bottom
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most 2nd rack guide
quick breads, yeast from bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits, 2nd or 3rd rack
muffins, cakes, guide from bottom
nonfrozen pies
NOTE: For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see "Broiling guidelines" later in this
section.
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USINGALUMINUMFOILFORBAKING
• Do not line the oven bottom with any type of
foil, liners, or cookware. Permanent damage
will occur to the oven bottom finish.
• Do not block the oven bottom vents.
• Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil.
Doing so will reduce air
circulationand overall
oven performance.
• To catch spillovers
from pies or casseroles
place foilon the oven
rack below. Foil should
be turned up at edges
and be at least 1 inch
larger than dish.
• Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat or
poultry to slow down surface browning for long
term roasting. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes.
• Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges
if browning too quickly.
BAKEWARECHOICES
Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended inthe recipe.
BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES
Light colored aluminum •Lightgolden crusts •Use temperature and time recommended
•Even browning in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other •Brown, crisp crusts •May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
bakeware with dark, dull, •Use suggested baking time.
and/or non-stick finish •Use temperature and time recommended in recipe
for pies, breads, and casseroles.
•Place rack in center of oven.
Ovenproof glassware, •May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
ceramic glass, or ceramic
Insulated cookie sheets or •Place in the bottom third of oven.
baking pans •May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel •May need to increase baking time.
Stoneware
• Brown, crisp crusts
•Littleor no bottom browning
•Light,golden crusts
•Uneven browning
• Cdsp crusts • Follow manufacturer's instructions.

THEELECTRONICOVENCONTROL
Electronic
display SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Oven selector
pads
(pp. 13, 15,
16, 17, 22)
tIDU_._( _-"_ l._._ _-_ __ __ Off/cancelpad
T_C/o d O;htn HaO_sr_dute Start/enter (pp. 12,
k M_n:t:e t pad 14, 16, 22)
(pp. 13, 15, (p. 11) and off pad (p, 11, (p. 11, (pp. 10, 11,
16, 17, 22) pads (p. 28) 21) 21) 12, 14, 16,
(pp, ff, 12) 22)
Display/dock
•When you first plug in the range, everything on
the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then
a time of day and "PF" will appear on the
temperature display. Press the off/cancel pad to
clear "PF" from the display. If, after you set the
clock (see the "Setting the clock" section), "PF"
again appears on the display, your electricity
was off for awhile. Reset the clock, if needed.
• When you are not using the oven, the display will
show the time of day.
• When you are using the oven or minute timer, the
display will show times, temperature settings,
and what command pads have been pressed.
•When showing the time of day, the display will
show the hour and minutes.
• When you are using the minute timer, the display
will show minutes and seconds in the following
sequence:
- For settings from 1-59 minutes, the display will
count down each second.
- For settings 1 hour or over, the display will
count down hours and minutes.
Usinthecontrollock
The control lock lets you shut down the control
panel command pads. The control lock comes in
handy when you want to prevent others from using
the oven.
NOTES:
•You can only use the control lock when the oven
is not in use or the control has not been set.
•Set the control lock when cleaning the control
panel to prevent yourself from accidentally turning
on the oven.
• The control lock will stay on even after apower
failure.
To lock the control panel:
Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds.
You will hear a single tone and "Loc" and
"LOCK'D" will appear on the temperature
display.
To unlock the control panel:
Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds.
You will hear 3 tones followed by a single
tone. "Lee" and "LOCK'D" willdisappear
from the temperature display.
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SETTINGTHECLOCK
1. Press CLOCK. PRESS YOU SEE
2. Set the time.
Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESS
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YOU SEE
3. Start the clock.
(example for 5:30)
PRESS YOU SEE
USINGmEELECTRONICMINUTETIMER
The minute timer does not start or stop the oven.
It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours
and minutes up to 12 hours, 59 minutes. The
minute timer will display minutes and seconds for
settings under 1 hour. You will hear four 1-second
tones when the set time is up.
1. Press TIMER SET. PRESS YOU SEE
2. Set the time.
Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESS
/k /k
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t V 11_Tl
YoU SEE
(example for 10 minutes)
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USINGTHEELECTRONICMINUTETIMER(CONT.)
3. Start the minute timer. PRESS
The minute timer will begin counting down
immediately after the timer is started.
YOU SEE
When the time is up:
You will hear four 1-second tones, then four
1-second reminder tones every minute until
you press TIMER OFF.
NOTE; To display the time of day while the
minute timer is counting down, press CLOCK.
(display counts down)
YOU SEE
4. Turn off the minute timer. PRESS YOU SEE
Tocanceltheminutetimer:
Press TIMER OFF.
(time of day)
PRESS YOU SEE
STARTING/CANCEUNGAFUNCTION
After setting afunction, you must press
START/ENTER to start the function.
(time of day)
OFF/CANCEL will cancel any function except
for the clock, timer, or control lock. When
you press OFF/CANCEL, the display
will show the time of day or, if the minute
timer is also being used, the time remaining.
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BAKINGIROASTING
Your oven is designed with the ACCUBAKE ®
temperature management system to constantly
monitor oven temperature. The burner will cycle,
as needed, to maintain the desired temperature.
This feature is automatically activated when the
oven is in operation.
1. Place the racks where you need them in the oven.
Front !
Rear
For more information,
see "Positioning racks
and pans" in "Using the
Oven", earlier in this
section.
IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burner
during a power failure. Never place food or
cookware directly on the oven door or the oven
bottom.
2, Choose the bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE
3. Set the temperature (optional).
Do this step ifyou want to set a temperature
other than 350°F. Press •to raise the
temperature or •to lower the temperature in
5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired
temperature shows on the small display,
PRESS YOU SEE
4. When roasting, put your food in the oven.
You do not have to
preheat the oven when
roasting, unless your
recipe recommends it.
#-rFr3-
_L.____!_
(example for bake at 375°F)
Roasti.smeatsandpoultry
•For even cooking, place the meat on arack in a
shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the
drippings and allows the heat to circulate better.
•Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate
doneness. Insert it so the tip is in the center of
the largest muscle or thickest portion of the
meat or poultry. Make sure the thermometer is
not touching bone, fat, or the bottom of the pan.
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BAKING/ROASTING¢com.)
5. Press START/ENTER. PRESS
A preheat conditioning time counts down the
approximate preheat time after the oven
temperature has been set and START has been
pressed. The oven control automatically sets
preheating times based on the oven
temperature you select:
•For 245°F and less, the preheating time is
4 minutes.
•For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is
10 minutes.
• For above 450°F, the preheating time is
15 minutes.
As the preheat conditioning ends, the selected oven
temperature replaces "PrE" on the display and the
time of day reappears. You will hear a 1-second
tone, indicating the oven is ready to use.
The ACCUBAKE ®system electronically regulates the
preheat time and temperature to maintain a precise
temperature range for the best cooking results. The
preheat and set temperatures may be different at the
end of the countdown. This is normal.
YOU SEE
(example for set temperature
of 350°F)
YOU SEE
NOTES:
•When the oven temperature is greater than
170°F, no preheating time will be shown on the
display.
• You can change the temperature setting any
time after pressing START/ENTER. You do not
have to press START/ENTER again.
•The preheating time will not change if you reset
the temperature before the countdown time
ends.
• If you are baking/roasting while the minute timer
is counting down, you can see the set baking/
roasting temperature for 5 seconds by pressing
BAKE.
6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the
preheat conditioning
time ends. During
baking/roasting, the
oven burner will turn
on and off to keep the
oven temperature at
_ the setting.
Savinlenergy
• To avoid loss of heat, open the oven door as little
as possible.
•Use a timer to keep track of cooking time.
•Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the
oven by cooking more than one food at a time, or
baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a
meal.
7, After cooking, turn off the oven. PRESS YOU SEE
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(time of day)

ADIUSTINGTHEOVENTEMPERATURECONTROL
Although your new oven is properly adjusted to
provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster
or slower than your old oven.
If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the offset temperature by
following the steps below.
NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with
a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower
the oven temperature and give you an incorrect
reading. Also, the thermometer temperature reading
will change as your oven cycles.
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds.
The display will show the current offset
temperature, for example "0," if you have not
already adjusted the temperature.
PRESS YOU SEE
2. Set the new offset temperature.
Press • to raise the temperature or • to lower
the temperature in 10°F amounts. You can set
the temperature change to as low as -3O°F or as
high as +30°F. A minus (-) sign will appear before
the number when decreasing the temperature
setting. The minus sign shows the oven will be
cooler by the displayed amount. There is no sign
in front of the number when increasing the
temperature setting.
(factory setting of "0")
PRESS YOU SEE
(example when making oven
10°F cooler)
3. Enter the adjustment.
NOTE: The oven control will stay adjusted even
after a power failure.
PRESS YOU SEE
Howtodeterminetheamountof
adjustmentneeded
The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust
the offset temperature to get the cooking results
you want. You can figure out cooking results by the
amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for
baked foods.
(time of day)
ADJUST BY
THIS NUMBER
TO COOK OF DEGREES
FOOD ... (FAHRENHEIT)
A little more +10
Moderately more +20
Much more +30
A little less -10
Moderately less -20
Much less -30
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BROIUNG
NOTES:
•Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe
recommends it.
1. Place the rack where you need it in the oven.
See "Broiling
guidelines" later in
this section.
Front
Rear
2. Put your food on the broiler pan and place the
V
pan in the center of
the oven rack. Close
the door.
3. Press CUSTOM BROIL. PRESS YOU SEE
4. Sta_ oven.
You can change the temperature setting any
time after pressing START/ENTER. To change
the setting, see "To custom broil at a lower
temperature" later in this section. After changing
the setting, you do not have to press START/
ENTER again.
PRESS YOU SEE
5, After broiling, turn off the oven. PRESS YOU SEE
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(time of day)

BROIUNG(CONT.)
Tocustombroilatalowertemperature:
• If food is cooking too fast, press the • temp pad
until "325°F " shows on the small display.
PRESS YOU SEE
•If you want food to broil slower from the start,
press CUSTOM BROIL and press the • temp pad
so a temperature between 300°F and 520°F shows
on the small display. Press START/ENTER.
Lower temperature settings let the broil burner
cycle and slow cooking results. The lower the
temperature, the slower the cooking.
NOTE; Fish and chicken are some foods that may
cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
(example shows broil at 325°F)
PRESS YOU SEE
(example shows broil at 400°F)
YOU SEE
Broilim]idelines
•Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. They
are designed to drain extra juices from the
cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent
spatter and smoke.
•To make sure the juices drain well, do not cover
the grid with foil.
•Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the fat
on the edges to prevent curling.
•Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices.
•Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning
or removing food.
•After broiling, remove the pan from the oven
when removing the food. Drippings will bake on
the pan if left in the heated oven, making
cleaning more difficult.
• For easier cleaning, line the bottom of the pan
with aluminum foil. Clean the pan and grid as
soon as possible after each use.
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BROIUNG(CONT.)
Broilin juidelines(co.t.)
Recommended rack positions are numbered from the
bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, place food
3 in or more from broil burner. 0-
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APPROXIMATE TIME
RACK (MINUTES)
MEAT POSITION SIDE 1 SIDE 2
Steak, 1" thick 4
medium rare 14-15 7-8
medium 15-16 8-9
well done 18-19 9-10
Ground Meat Patties, 3/..thick, 4 13-14 6-7
well done
Pork Chops, 1" thick 421-22 10-11
Ham Slice, ½" thick, precooked 4 8-10 4-5
Frankfurters 46-7 3-4
Lamb Chops, 1" thick 4 15-17 8-9
Chicken
bone-in pieces 3 18-20 18-20
boneless breasts 4 12-16 11-16
Fish 4
fillets ¼-½"thick 8-10 4-5
steaks ¾-1" thick 15-18 7-9
Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets, may not need to be turned.
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THEOVENVENT
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent that is near the middle of the backguard. The
vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to
block the vent, or you will get poor baking/roasting
results.
NOTE: Never store plastics, paper, or other items
that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any
of the surface burners.
Oven vent
THESTORAGEDRAWER
Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can
remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under
the range.
Removin_thestoragedrawer:.
1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the
drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops
are small, round objects formed in the slide rail.
They keep the drawer from sliding all the way
out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it
out to the second stop.
2. Uft the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all
the way out.
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Replacin_thestora_3edrawer:.
1, Position the drawer so that the lower drawer
guides rest just inside the front frame lip.
2. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until
the metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear
the upper drawer guides. Then slide the drawer
closed.
(inside drawer
opening) guides
(on inside walls)
Drawer
rail
Lower
drawer guide
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USINGTHESELF'CLEANINGCYCLE
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling
dangerous fumes.
BEFOREYOUSTART
Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make
sure you;
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket.
You may get poor cleaning, baking, and roasting.
• Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get
hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for
soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent
or a soapy, steel-wool pad for cleaning.
• Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots on door
and frame.
• Remove the broiler pan and grid and any
cookware/bakeware being stored in the oven.
• Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help
reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
• Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as
possible after the oven cools down. When sugar
is heated to a high temperature in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, the high temperature can cause
the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain.
This can cause staining and etching, pitting, or
faint white spots.
• Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny. You can clean the
oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they
will become harder to slide. (See the "Cleaning
chaW' in the "Caring for Your Range" section.) If
you clean the racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (The
guides are counted from bottom to top.)
• Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated
by opening a window or by turning on a vent
hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Move birds to another closed and
well ventilated room.
TIPS:
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DO NOT
hand-clean
gasket
Hand-clean
-frame
Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the
Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors,
and smoke.
Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual.
Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.
Remove any combustible items, such as paper
napkins, from the storage drawer. This includes
utensils with plastic handles that can become
overheated and melt.
• Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop. They
may melt.
• Do not leave any foil in the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
• The oven light will not work during the Self-
Cleaning cycle.
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