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Table of Contents Product Free-Standing RangeWarranty ............................................ 2 Product Record .................................................................. 2 Serial Plate Location .......................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-5 Conversion to Liquified Petroleum Gas .............................. 5 Range Features .................................................................. 6 Setting Surface Controls ....
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important This symbol safety symbols will he!p alert and instructions.
Important Safety Instructions • Do Not Leave alone Children or unattended They should appliance. never • DO NOT TOUCH BURNERS, THE be allowed SURFACE OVEN OVEN. Alone--Children in the area BURNERS, surface oven is in use. on any part of the AREAS NEAR OR INTERIOR and not be left appliance to sit or stand BURNERS Both should where THESE SURFACES burners may OF be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Notice The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Range Features Manual Oven Light Switch (some models) Electronic Oven Control with Clock and Kitchen Timer Note: The features of your range will vary according to model.
Setting Surface Controls Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame. In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE.
Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT. Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERA TING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
Setting Oven Controls Note:The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven: To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". 1. Press (_. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the /_ orv until the correct time of day appears in the display. To Set the Minute Timer: 1. Press @. 2. Press the /_ to increase the time in one minute increments.
Setting Oven Controls PICK UP BROIL PAN AND INSERT FROM SIDES To Broil: 1. Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position. 2. Remove broiler pan and insert (See Fig. 1). 3. Always postion rack before setting control, while range is cool. 4. Postion rack by tilting front of rack and pulling rack out from locating holes in rearofbroilerdrawer. Repostion backof rack in the desired locating holds and allow front of rack to slide down into the corresponding slots in front of broiler drawer (See Fig. 2).
Care & Cleaning Cleaning Chart Surfaces Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &Vinyl How to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Glass, Painted and Plastic Body Parts, Control Knobs and Decorative Trim Pieces Forgeneral cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and builtupgrease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soiI. Leaveonsoilfor3Oto6Ominutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps and Burner Heads The contoured well areas, burner caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
Care & Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To 1. 2. 3. Fig. 1 Remove Oven Door: Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - See Fig. 1). Remove 2 screws located on the inside of the oven door liner (See A Fig. 2) Insert the 2 screws into the door hinge holes located on the side of the hinge arm, one into each hinge (See B Fig. 2). 4.
BeforeYou Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. tt 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 Range 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 rack is level.
BeforeYou Call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE Oven smokes POSSIBLE excessively during broiling. CAUSE/SOLUTION Meat too close to the broil burner. the meat and the broiler. Meat not properly to prevent Oven Control Errors prepared. curling, Reposition Remove the rack to provide excess fat from meat. pan used without insert or insert covered the insert or cover the insert with foil. Broiler drawer needs spatters. Broiler drawer to be cleaned. If the broiler is open.
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