The control knobs can be set to anywhere between Hi and Lo. Push in and turn to setting.
Ceramic Glass
The surface cooking area may glow red when an element is ON. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is ON. The glow will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on Hi, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures. This is normal operation. It is normal for the surface of light-colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color. Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions, and to condition the glass surface. affresh® Cooktop Cleaner and the Cooktop Scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care” section for additional information.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the console panel. The Hot Surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off.
Bridge Element (on some models)
The bridge element allows flexibility in the left side cooking area.
Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with large cookware.
Use the bridge element to create an oblong heated area to cook with oblong pans.
To use Single (C):
To use Single and Bridge area (C + B):
To use Single (A):
To use both Single elements and Bridge (A + B + C):
Warming Center
Use the cooktop Warming Center to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warming Center can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warming Center area will not glow red when cycling on.
However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warming Center is in use.
To Use:
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or coils. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend more than 1 /2" (13 mm) outside the area.
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth-top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.
Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When the oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One Tone
Three Tones
Four Tones
Settings
Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings keypad.
Use the Settings keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Settings keypad will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.
Press CANCEL UPPER or CANCEL LOWER to exit Settings.
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit, but it can be changed to Celsius.
Audible Tones Disable
Turns off all tones, including the end-of-cycle tone and keypress tones.
Sound Volume
Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.
End of Cycle Tone
Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.
Keypress Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.
Reminder Tones Disable
Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end-of-cycle tones.
12/24 Hour Clock
Demo Mode
IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without the oven turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not heat.
12-Hour Shut-Off
The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.
Languages - Scrolling Display Text
Language options are English, Spanish, and French.
Energy Save
The Energy Save mode deactivates the display to reduce energy consumption. The setting will be activated after being idle for several minutes. Any mode may be used with the range in Energy Save by selecting the desired mode.
Oven Temperature Offset Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food. The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.
To Use:
To Cancel Keep Warm:
The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.
When the Sabbath mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound and the displays will not indicate temperature changes.
When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the oven heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.
NOTE: The Warming Center is not available when Sabbath mode is enabled.
To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (one time only):
To Activate Sabbath Mode:
To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath mode is running in only one oven):
To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath mode is running in both ovens):
To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press SETTINGS, then press and hold KITCHEN TIMER to return to regular baking or press CANCEL UPPER or CANCEL LOWER to turn off the oven(s).
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.
For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.
Racks
Baking and Broiling
Rack Positions - Lower Oven
For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, in the lower oven, use a flat rack in rack position 5. Side 1 should cook for approximately 21 /2 to 31 /2 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.
Multiple Rack Cooking
2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4 for regular baking.
2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 4 for convection baking.
Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use rack positions 2 and 4 with the Convection Bake function. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.
Baking Cookies on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use rack positions 2 and 4 with the Bake function.
Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.
The oven vents release hot air and moisture from the ovens and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vents.
Preheating
When beginning a Bake cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.
Rapid Preheat
Rapid Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Rapid Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Rapid Preheat. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven. When the Rapid Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.
IMPORTANT: Rapid Preheat should be used only for single-rack baking.
Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection Bake mode to improve oven performance.
Temperature Management System
The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.
When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Leave the desired oven door open 41 /2" (114 mm) at the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information. On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture, and yielding crustier breads.
If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.
NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.
Position the racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section before starting convection cooking. With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature or for a shorter length of time. These adjustments can be made using the following chart.
Bow Tie True Convection
True convection adds an electric element around the convection fan to enhance the cooking performance. Use the following Convect Options chart as a guide.
Convect Options
The Favorite feature allows you to save the time and temperature settings from any active cook function. Only one favorite is allowed for each oven.
To Save a Cooking Function as a Favorite:
To Recall and Start a Favorite:
To Cancel a Favorite Cycle:
To Set a Timed Cook:
To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see the “Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.
Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket.
Prepare Range:
NOTE: The cooktop burners will not function during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
IMPORTANT:
How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool, damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. The oven light is disabled during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time, press CANCEL UPPER or CANCEL LOWER. If the temperature is too high, the oven doors will remain locked.
When “LOCK” shows in the display, the doors of the oven cannot be opened. To avoid damage to the doors, do not force the doors open when “LOCK” is displayed. Before self-cleaning, make sure the doors are completely closed or the doors will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.
NOTE: Only one oven can use the Self-Cleaning cycle at a time, and 12 hours must pass before the next Self-Cleaning cycle can begin.
The oven is preset for a 3-hour cleaning cycle; however, the time can be changed. Suggested cleaning times are 2 hours for light soil and between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil.
Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired cleaning level.
To Self-Clean:
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels. Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.
CERAMIC GLASS
Cleaning Method: To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers, or oven cleaner. To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position. On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels. Cleaning Method:
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners. Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
The oven lights are standard 40-watt appliance bulbs. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.
To Replace:
| Problem | Possible Causes and/or Solutions |
| Nothing will operate | Power supply cord is unplugged: Plug into a grounded outlet. Household fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped: Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. The control displays an F9 or F9 E0 error code: The electrical outlet in the home may be miswired. Contact a qualified electrician to verify the electrical supply |
| Cooktop will not operate | The control knob is not set correctly: Push in knob before turning to a setting. On ceramic glass models, the oven control lockout is set: See the “Control Lock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section. |
| Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop | Cookware is not the proper size: Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element, or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1 /2" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. |
| Cooktop cooking results not what expected | Control knob set to incorrect heat level: See the “Cooktop Use” section. Range is not level: Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. |
| Cooktop element cycles on and off on Hi setting | Element cycling due to a temperature limiter: This is normal operation. The element may cycle on and off to keep the cooktop from overheating. |
| Oven will not operate | Delay Start is set: See the “Cook Time” section. Control is locked: Press and hold START for 3 seconds to unlock. Control is in Demo mode: See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. Demo mode is used for display models in a showroom. Electronic oven control set incorrectly: See “Electronic Oven Controls” section. |
| Oven temperature too high or too low | Oven temperature needs adjustment: See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. |
| Oven indicator lights flash | Power to range is turned on or restored: See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If the indicator lights keep flashing, call for service. See the “Warranty” section for contact information. |
| Display shows messages | Power failure (display shows flashing time): Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section. Error code (display shows letter followed by number): Press CANCEL UPPER or CANCEL LOWER to clear the display. See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If it reappears, call for service. See the “Warranty” section for contact information. |
| Cleaning cycle did not work on all spills | Several cooking cycles between cleaning cycles or spills on oven walls and doors: Run additional cleaning cycles. affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or affresh® Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn soils. See the “Accessories” and “Self-Cleaning Cycle” sections for more information. |
| Oven cooking results not what expected | Range is not level: Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. The set temperature was incorrect: Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. Oven temperature is calibrated incorrectly: See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. Oven was not preheated: See “Baking and Roasting” section. Racks were positioned improperly: See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. Not enough air circulation around bakeware: See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware: Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher position in the oven. Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware: Move rack to a lower position in the oven. Batter distributed unevenly in pan: Check that batter is level in the pan. Incorrect length of cooking time was used: Adjust cooking time. Oven door was not closed: Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing. Oven door was opened during cooking: Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom: Move rack to higher position in the oven. Pie crusts browning too quickly: Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. |
