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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING Tip-Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged. Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range is moved.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be transferred to a qualified technician.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self-clean the surface units in an oven. Doing so may cause them to fail presenting a burn or fire hazard. Do not use a surface unit (heating element) if it develops a glowing spot during use or shows other signs of damage. A glowing spot indicates the surface unit may fail and present a potential burn, fire, or shock hazard.
SAFETY INFORMATION 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation. amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean damage to your home. operation. Keep children away from the oven during self-cleaning.
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WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Controls Oven Controls 1 3 4 7 2 1. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and Broil Hi/Lo. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 2. Self Clean: See the Cleaning the Oven section for important information about using this mode. 3. Start: Must be pressed to start any cooking, cleaning, or timed function. 4. Cancel/Off: Cancels ALL oven operations except the clock and timer. 5.
There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features, press the BAKE and BROIL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the feature you want to change. When the change has been made, press the START key to save the change and return to the time of day. Adjust the Oven Temperature This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be adjusted up to 35ºF hotter or down to 35ºF cooler.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Racks Oven Racks Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.
CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, aluminum foil or any other items on the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets. Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Modes Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing. Baking Modes Broiling Modes When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food placement.
RECOMMENDED MODE(S) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Layer Cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads on a Single Rack Bake 4 Use shiny cookware. Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks Bake 3 and 5 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Bake 4 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on Multiple Racks Bake 3 and 5 Ensure adequate airflow.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior Cleaning the Range – Exterior Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. WARNING If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.
Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Surface Units Surface unit To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. To remove a surface unit: To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units must be removed first. 1. Push the surface unit back toward the receptacle to free the locking tab from the cooktop. 2.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Interior Cleaning the Range – Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Self Clean. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
WARNING SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. CAUTION BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns. Oven Light Replacement To remove: 1. Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket.
CARE AND CLEANING: Maintenance Maintenance (Cont.) Lift-Off Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: 1. Fully open the door. 2. Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. A tool, such as a small flatblade screwdriver, may be required. 3. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. 4. Close door to the door removal position.
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected. In some areas, the power (voltage) may be low. Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Food does not broil properly Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode. Improper rack position being used. See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions. Food being cooked in a hot pan. Make sure cookware is cool. Cookware not suited for broiling. Use a pan specifically designed for broiling.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb. Pad operating light is broken. Call for service. The temperature is too high to set a self-clean operation. Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls. Oven will not self-clean Oven controls improperly set. See the Cleaning the Oven section. Excessive smoking during clean cycle Excessive soil or grease. Press the Cancel/Off pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 24 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Sometimes the oven takes longer to preheat to the same temperature Cookware or food in oven. The cookware or food in the oven will cause the oven to take longer to preheat. Remove items to reduce preheat time. Number of racks in oven. Adding more racks to the oven will cause the oven to take longer to preheat. Remove some racks. Display flashes Power failure. Reset the clock.
