Use and Care & Installation Guide XL44TM Self-Cleaning Gas Range Safety Instructions ................... 2–5 Anti-Tip Device............................ 2, 3, 36, 43 Before You Call For Service .................. 44–46 Thermostat Adjustment— Do It Yourself ............................................ 20 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 21–23, 25 Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12 Features.......................................................
HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you received a damaged range… Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range. Save time and money. Before you request service… Check the Before You Call for Service section in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE When You Get Your Range • Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. • Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting • Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. • Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool. • Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. • Keep the oven free from grease buildup. • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance may vary.
Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device Lower right rear corner on range back. See the Installation Instructions.
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use gas burners. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have. The following chart will help you to understand the differences between gas burner cooktops and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls Before Lighting a Burner • If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. • Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner. On ranges with sealed burners: • The smaller burner (right rear position) will give the best simmer results. It offers precise cooking performance for delicate foods, such as sauces or foods which need to cook over low heat for a long time. It can be turned down to a very low simmer setting.
SURFACE COOKING (continued) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water. Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results. Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL (appearance may vary) 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 OVEN DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BROIL BAKE CLEAR OFF + – CLOCK TIMER 9 10 11 12 13 ON/OFF 4 DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BROIL O LOCK N 5 ON/OFF 14 CLOCK 13 14 6 HR BAKE CLEAN BROIL O LOCK N TIME TIMER Surface Cooking STOP TIME BAKE CLEAN AUTO CLEAN CLEAR OFF COOK TIME HR 3 10 8 TIME + 11 OVEN STOP COOK TIME TIME CLEAN 8 7 9 BROIL HI/LO 2 + BAKE – 12 1 11. INCREASE (+).
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock To Set the Clock 1. Press the CLOCK pad. The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. CLOCK 2. Press the + or – pad to set the time of day. 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. CLOCK Timer The timer is a minute timer; it does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes. To Set the Timer 1.
USING YOUR OVEN Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Electric Ignition Power Outage CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure. The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure.
USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted. • The vent openings and nearby surfaces may become hot. Do not touch them. • Do not leave plastic Vent appearance and location vary items on the cooktop— they may melt if left too close to the vent.
BAKING If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. 1. Press the BAKE pad. 2. Press the + or – pad until the desired temperature is displayed. The oven will start automatically. The word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed.
BAKING (continued) Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary.
Pies For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner, crisper crust. Stagger the pies for most even browning. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it. Cakes Baking For best browning when baking several 20.3 cm or 22.9 cm (8″ or 9″) cakes, stagger them so one pan is not directly above another.
TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Timed Baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press the + or – pad until the correct time of day is displayed. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the + or – pad to set the length of Cooking Time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the + or – pad to set the Stop Time. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the + or – pad until the desired temperature appears in the display. COOK TIME 2. For 3 hours of cooking time, press the + pad until “3:00” appears in the display. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. STOP TIME BAKE 6. Press the + or – pad until “325°” is displayed.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make it hotter.
ROASTING Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically. Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, after being removed from the oven. The standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve.
ROASTING (continued) Questions Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 3.6 kg (8 lbs.), check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing from oven.
BROILING 1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 5 cm (2″) apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving layer about 3 mm (1/8″) thick. 2. Place the meat on the broiler grid on the broiler pan which comes with the range. Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire. 3. Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide. 4.
BROILING GUIDE • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could soil the oven. • The broiler compartment does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle. 2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the + or –pad. If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours, press the + or – pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. 1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 2. Close the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go.
How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. For example: Let’s say it’s 7:00 and you want the oven to begin self-cleaning at 10:00 after you’re finished in the kitchen. 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go. Make sure the oven light is off.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven.
CARE AND CLEANING BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) Burner Heads (on sealed burners only) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Grate Burner Cap Drip Pan (on some models) Burner Head Electrode Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Standard Twin Burners (on some models) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Grate Drip Pan (on some models) Clean these holes thoroughly on each burner. Surface Burner On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop lifts up for easy access. Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
Burner Grates To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 62 ml (1/4 cup) ammonia, for approximately 12 hours or overnight, to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight (or approximately 12 hours), then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse grates thoroughly and dry completely before replacing them on the range top. Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can give them.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers.
Oven Light Replacement (on some models ) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily. To remove: 1. Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel or storage drawer (depending on the model).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (electric ignition models only). IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGAB149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21.
GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. • The range may be placed with 0 cm (0″) clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 25.4 cm (10″) of water column on butane gas. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed. If you decide to use this range on a different type of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Gas Flow into Range Pressure Regulator Flexible Connector Hookup Union Adapter 90° Elbow (provided) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Gas Flow into Range Flex Connector [1.8 m (6′) max.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1.3 cm (1/2″) flare union adapter to the 1.3 cm (1/2″) NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator. On models equipped with standard twin burners, install the male pipe thread end of the 1.
4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. 5 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Electric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position. You will hear a snapping sound indicating proper operation of the spark module.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 7 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. Air Adjustment Shutter The flames for the top (broil) burner should be steady with approximately 2.5 cm (1″) blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle. Loosen The air adjustment shutter for the top (broil) burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven.
8 LEVELING THE RANGE 1. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel. 2. Use a 5 mm (3/16″) open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a 3.5 cm (13⁄8″) open-end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns. 4. Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. 5. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven racks.
QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a sewing needle or twist tie. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.
POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK • Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. • Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in Using Your Oven. • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. • Oven controls not properly set. OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD • The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself section.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “door” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY • Self-cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the way to the right. Move the latch handle. • Latch handle was moved to the right but a program other than self-cleaning was selected. Move the latch handle to the right only when setting the self-cleaning cycle. “F—AND A NUMBER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY • If the time display flashed “F—and a number,” you have a function error code.
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