Electric Range Use & Care Guide Estufa eléctrica Guía para el Uso y Cuidado 790- .9663*, 9664* * = color number, numéro de couleur ENGLISH Models, Modèles ESPAÑOL www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Table of Contents • Setting Preheat .................................................................. 25 • Using Air Guard™ ............................................................. 26 • Setting Bake ...................................................................... 26 • Setting Cook Time ............................................................. 27 • Setting Delay Start ............................................................. 28 • Setting Broil & Searing Grill .............................
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off before removing the pan. • Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if equipped)—Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.
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Range Features 6 22 21 5 3 4 9 10 1 8 7 2 Your Electric Range Features Include: 1. 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Electronic Oven Control with Timer. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel. Left Front Element & Bridge Control & Electronic Display (some models). Left Front Dual Element Control & Electronic Display (some models). Left Rear 6” or 8” Element Control & Digital Display.
Range Features Your Electric Range Features Include (cont’d): 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 30 Ceramic Smoothtop 6” Single Radiant Element (some models). 7” Single Radiant Element with pan sensing (some models). Bridge Radiant Elements with pan sensing (some models). 6-9” Double Element (some models). Warm & Ready™Zone Element. 6” Single Radiant Element with pan sensing. 9-12” Double Element with pan sensing (some models). 6-9-12” Triple Radiant Element (some models).
Before Setting Oven Controls Types of Oven Racks Flat Handle Oven Rack Fig. 1 Flat Half Rack Fig. 2 Offset Oven Rack (some models) Fig. 3 Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be HOT and may cause burns. Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven Rack (Fig. 1), Flat Oven Half Rack (Fig. 2) and Offset Rack (Fig. 3).
Before Setting Surface Controls • • • • General Cooktop Information About Radiant Surface Elements Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Locking & Unlocking the Cooktop About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath (See Figs. 1, 2, 3 & 4). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware.
Setting Surface Controls • • • • • Electronic Surface Element Controls (ESEC) Available ESEC Display Settings Hot Surface Indicator Lights Cooktop Sabbath Day Feature and Message (Sb) ESEC Lockout Feature (- -) The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) The Electronic Surface Element Control (“ESEC”) feature provides a digital display of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop.
Setting Surface Controls • • Recommended Surface Cooking Settings Operating Single Surface Radiant Controls Recommended Surface Cooking Settings Recommended settings for the Single, Bridge & Triple Surface Radiant Cooktop Elements Setting Type of Cooking HIGH (8.0 - Hi) MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 8.0) Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling Continue a rapid boil, fry or deep fat fry MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0) MEDIUM LOW (2.0 - 4.
Setting Surface Controls • Operating the Double Surface Radiant Control Operating the Double Element (some models) The cooktop is equipped with Double radiant surface elements (See Fig. 1). Indicator lights on the control panel at that position are used to indicate what portions of the double radiant element will heat. The INNER light indicates that only the inner element will heat. The OUTER light indicates that both inner and outer elements will heat together. Fig. 2 Fig.
Setting Surface Controls • Operating the Triple Surface Radiant Control Operating the Triple Element (some models) The cooktop is equipped with a TRIPLE radiant surface element located at the right front cooktop position (See Fig. 1). Indicator lights on the control panel at that position are used to indicate what portions of the Triple radiant element will heat. The INNER light indicates that only the inner element will heat.
Setting Surface Controls • Operating the Bridge Radiant Surface Element Control Operating the Bridge Element (some models) The cooktop is equipped with a “BRIDGE” surface element located at the left cooktop position (See Fig. 1). Indicator lights on the control panel are used to indicate what portions of the Bridge element will heat. The Bridge element begins with the left FRONT position only (Fig. 2) and when selected with the +BRIDGE element (Fig. 3) it will provide a combination of 2 heating surfaces.
Setting Surface Controls • Setting Warmer Zone Control Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone. All food placed on the Warmer Zone should be covered with a lid to maintain moisture.
Surface Cooking SensaCook™ (some models) Some models come with SensaCook™, a pan sensing feature. The SensaCook™ key will activate or deactivate pan sensing feature and the dual element pan sizing features (Fig. 1). The LED light located above the SensaCook™ pad (Fig. 1) will indicate when this feature is active. If the feature is active, any cooking zone marked SensaCook™ Element (Fig. 2) will begin to heat only when properly sized metallic cookware is placed on one of the surface cooking zones.
Surface Cooking • • • Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated. Fig. 1 Fig.
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • • • Operating & Setting Warmer Drawer Controls Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Indicator Lights Warmer Drawer Humidity Controller Warmer Drawer Recommended Food Settings Table Food Item Setting Operating the Warmer Drawer The purpose of the Warmer Drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the Warmer Drawer.
Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • • Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks Bread Proofing To Set the Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls: 1. Touch the pad at the Warmer Drawer control position. The Warmer Drawer indicator light will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the Warmer Drawer ON will clear. 2. Set the desired power level. Touch (Fig. 2) or once to turn ON the power level for Hi to turn ON the power level for Lo (See Fig. 4).
Electronic Oven Control Pad Features Air Guard™ & indicator light — Use after preheat to help freshen kitchen air during cooking. DELAY START— Use with BAKE, COOK TIME, and CLEAN to program a Delayed Cook Time or Delay Self-Cleaning cycle start time. FLEX CLEAN— Use to select the SelfCleaning feature. COOK TIME— Use to enter the length of the baking time. START — Use to start all oven features (not used with Oven Light). BAKE— Use to enter the normal Bake feature.
Setting Oven Controls • • • Setting the Clock Changing between 12 or 24 hour display Silent Control Operation Setting the Clock The CLOCK pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer in the display will flash (See Fig. 1). INSTRUCTIONS Fig.
Setting Oven Controls • • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER and FLEX CLEAN pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking.
Setting Oven Controls • • Oven Lockout Setting Temperature Display Setting Oven Lockout Feature The pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door, prevents the Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. It does not disable the clock, Timer or the interior oven light. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To activate the Oven Lockout feature: 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds for 3 seconds. 2.
Setting Oven Controls • Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings To Set the Recipe Recall Feature The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store 1 setting for each of the 5 basic cooking pads. The key pads that a recipe may be stored with are BAKE , CONV ROAST , CAKES & BREADS , CONV BAKE . This feature will also store and recall Slow Cook, Cook Time or Warm & Hold added setting.
Setting Oven Controls • Preheat for Electric Ranges Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set baking temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be programmed to preheat at any temperature between 170°F to 550°F. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY To set the Preheat temperature for 350°F: 1. Arrange the interior oven racks.
Setting Oven Controls • • Using Air Guard™ Setting Bake Some Important Things to Know Before Setting any Basic Oven Cooking Function: This appliance has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONV BAKE, CONV ROAST, PREHEAT, CAKE or BREAD function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°F. However if desired, the oven set temperature may be adjusted at any time during the cooking process. You may also choose to add a COOK TIME or DELAY START with any of the functions listed above.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Cook Time Setting Cook Time The BAKE and COOK TIME pads control the Cook Time feature. The automatic timer of the Cook Time feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select. INSTRUCTIONS To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically: (example below to bake at 350°F for 50 minutes): PRESS 1. Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven. 2. Press (See Fig.1). 3. Press (See Fig. 2).
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Delay Start Setting Delay Start The BAKE , OVEN COOK TIME and DELAY START pads control the Delay Start feature. The automatic timer of the DELAY START feature will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select. INSTRUCTIONS To program the oven for a Delay Start and to shut off automatically (example for baking at 375°F for 50 minutes and starting at 5:30): 1. Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day. 2.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil (Electric Range) The pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F, however, the Broil feature temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F and 550°F. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allows dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the oven broiler.
Setting Oven Controls • • Benefits of Convection Roast: —Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. —Multiple oven rack baking. —No special pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Roast Setting Cakes or Breads Setting the Food Categories Features The CONV ROAST , CAKES and BREADS pads may be used when cooking certain food items. These pads have been designed to give optimum cook performance for the foods selected in each category.
Setting Oven Controls • Using the Meat Probe Using and Setting Meat Probe Checking the internal temperature of your food is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the meat probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the best method to insure properly cooked meats.
Setting Oven Controls • Using the Meat Probe Using and Setting the Meat Probe (cont’d) To use the Meat Probe: 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT PREHEAT or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool. 2. Place the prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven. 3.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Bake 6 5 4 3 Benefits of Convection Bake: —Multiple oven rack baking. —No special pans or bakeware needed. 2 1 Setting Convection Bake The CONV BAKE pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection Bake at any temperature between 170° F (77° C) to 550° F (288° C). Air circulation of Convection Cooking Fig.
Setting Oven Controls • • Setting Convection Convert Feature Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature The CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard Baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the oven set converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection Convert MUST be used with a Convection Bake keypad. Cook Time or Delay Start functions may be added.
Setting Oven Controls • • Setting the Slow Cook Feature Oven Light Setting the Slow Cook Feature The SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow Cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt. This is normal.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The OVEN COOK TIME and may only be used with the DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature pad.
Setting Oven Controls • • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont’d) Setting the Warm & Hold™ Feature It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept. If the oven temperature is set incorrectly, the oven temperature will default to 170°F or 550°F.
Warmer Drawer Removal • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer To Remove and Replace Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Electrical Shock Hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer. To Remove Warmer Drawer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn power OFF before removing the warmer drawer. Open the drawer to the fully opened position. On the right glide you will find a shield attached with a hex-head screw (See Fig. 1).
Self-Cleaning • Preparing for a Self-Clean cycle During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system.
Self- Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean or Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN pad is used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START pad, a delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The FLEX CLEAN feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00) to be selected. You may also choose the clean time in 1 minute increments (for example 2 .
Self- Cleaning • • Setting Flex Clean Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY When the Self-Clean cycle is done: 1. The time of day,"DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened.
Adjusting Oven Temperature • How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The cooking temperatures for in the oven have been pre-set at the factory. When using the oven for the first time, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven may be adjusted. Before adjusting, test a recipe by using a temperature setting that is higher or lower than the recommended temperature.
General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Table Surfaces: How to Clean: Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted & plastic control panel parts & decorative trims For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
General Care & Cleaning • • Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad.
General Care & Cleaning • • • Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont’d) Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic Cooktop Removing & Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
General Care & Cleaning • • Changing Oven Lights Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) Changing Oven Lights Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. The oven lights automatically turn ON when the door is opened. The oven lights may also be manually operated by pressing the pad.
Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level.
Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven light does not work. Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls. Make sure oven door is opened to broil stop position. Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element.
Recipes for Slow Cook with the pork chops. Sprinkle pepper seasoning and parsley on top of pork chops. Cover pan with lid or aluminum foil and place on rack in the oven. Using the Slow Cook feature pad, set control on “Lo” setting for 5 to 6 hours, or the “Hi” setting for 3 to 4 hours. 4 to 6 servings.
