Kenmore 92632 5.4 cu. ft. Electric Range with Convection User Manual

Kenmore®

Electric Range

Estufa eléctrica

* = color number, número de color

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Model/Modelo: 790.9263*

P/N 808530005 Rev. C

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Cooking Recommendations........................................................................... 9

Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 12

Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 15

Before Using Oven...................................................................................... 19

Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 20

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................20

Self Clean ..................................................................................................28

Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 31

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 37

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied

instructions.

One Year on Appliance

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair or

replacement at option of seller.

Lifetime on Cooktop Gas Burners and Cooktop Electric Elements

FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective cooktop gas burner or cooktop electric element. If the defect

appears within the first year, a new burner or element will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new burner or element will be

supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the burners or elements, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism.

You are responsible for the labor cost of burner or element glass installation after the first year from the date of sale.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.

4. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

6. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house

wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

7. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord

with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instruc-

tions.

9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended

purpose.

10. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those

recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.

12. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties

of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and for as long as used on cooktop gas burners or cooktop electric

elements, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or

limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety

symbols and instructions. Please pay

attention to these symbols and follow all

instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your

appliance until you have read the safety

precautions in this manual. Safety items

throughout this manual are labeled with a

WARNING or CAUTION statement based on

the risk type.

Warnings and important instructions

appearing in this guide are not meant to

cover all possible conditions and situations

that may occur. Common sense, caution, and

care must be exercised with installing, main-

taining, or operating your appliance.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this

symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

- Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in death or serious injury.

- Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT - Indicates installation, opera-

tion, maintenance, or valuable information

that is not hazard related.

NOTE - Indicates a short, informal reference

– something written down to assist the

memory or for future reference.

Tip Over Hazard

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed

properly, use both arms and grasp the rear

edge of the range back. Carefully attempt

to tilt range forward. When properly

installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation

instructions supplied with your range for

proper installation.

Range

leveling leg

Anti-tip

bracket

• A child or adult can tip the

range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device

has been installed to ﬂoor or

wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to

ﬂoor or wall when the range is moved.

• Do not operate the range without the

anti-tip device in place and engaged.

• Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or serious burns to children

and adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below

instructions and precautions for unpacking,

installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using

the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic

bags after unpacking the appliance. Never

allow children to play with packaging

material. Do not remove the wiring label and

other literature attached to the appliance.

Do not remove model/serial number plate.

Cold temperatures can damage the elec-

tronic control. When using this appliance for

the first time, or when the appliance has not

been used for an extended period of time, be

sure the appliance has been in temperatures

above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before

turning on the power to the appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of the

appliance by removing the leveling legs,

panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws,

or any other part of the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type

fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily

accessible located near the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

- Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Failure to follow this warning may

cause serious injury, fire, or death.

- Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an

extension cord, or remove grounding prong

from the power cord. Failure to follow this

warning may cause serious injury, fire, or

death.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a

qualified technician. In the United States,

install in accordance with the National Fuel

Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest

edition and National Electrical Code NFPA

No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical

code requirements. In Canada, install in

accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and

CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,

Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest

editions and local electrical code require-

ments. Install only per installation instructions

provided in the literature package for this

appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded. For maximum safety, the

power cord must be securely connected to an

electrical outlet or junction box that is the

correct voltage, is correctly polarized and

properly grounded, and protected by a

circuit breaker in accordance with local

codes.

It is the personal responsibility of the

consumer to have the appropriate outlet or

junction box with the correct, properly

grounded wall receptacle installed by a

qualified electrician. It is the responsibility

and obligation of the consumer to contact a

qualified installer to assure that the electrical

installation is adequate and is in confor-

mance with all local codes and ordinances.

See the installation instructions packaged

with this appliance for complete installation

and grounding instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

THE APPLIANCE

- Storage In or On Appliance—

Flammable materials should not be stored in

an oven or microwave, near surface burners

or elements, or in the storage or warmer

drawer (if equipped). This includes paper,

plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks,

plastic ware, and towels, as well as

flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,

such as aerosol cans, on or near the appli-

ance.

- Do not leave children alone -

Children should not be left alone or unat-

tended in the area where appliance is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand

on any part of the appliance, including the

storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer

drawer, or lower double oven.

- Do not store items of interest to

children in the cabinets above the appliance

or on the backguards of ranges. Children

climbing on or near the appliance to reach

items could be seriously injured.

- Do not allow children to climb

or play around the appliance. The weight of

a child on an open oven door may cause the

appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or

other injury. An open drawer when hot may

cause burns.

- Stepping, leaning, or sitting on

the door or drawers of this appliance can

result in serious injuries and also cause

damage to the appliance.

- Never cover any slots, holes or

passages in the oven bottom or cover and

entire rack with materials such as aluminum

foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the

oven and may cause carbon monoxide

poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also

trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

- Do not use oven or warmer

drawer (if equipped) for storage.

- Never use your appliance as a

space heater to heat or warm the room.

Doing so may result in carbon monoxide

poisoning and overheating of the appliance.

- When heating fat or grease,

watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it

becomes too hot.

- Do not use water or flour on

grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry

chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover

the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.

- Use dry potholders. Moist or

damp potholders on hot surfaces may result

in burns from steam. Do not let potholders

touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or

other bulky cloths.

- Do not heat unopened food

containers - Build-up of pressure may cause

container to burst and result in injury.

- Wear proper apparel - Loose-

fitting or hanging garments should never be

worn while using the appliance. Do not let

clothing or other flammable materials

contact hot surfaces.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

- Do not touch surface burners or

elements, areas near these burners or

elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the

warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface

burners and elements may be hot even

though they appear cool. Areas near surface

burners and elements may become hot

enough to cause burns. During and after use,

do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials touch these areas until

they are cool. These areas may include the

cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven

vent areas, oven door, and oven window.

- Do not attempt to operate the

appliance during a power failure. If the

power fails, always turn off the appliance. If

the appliance is not turned off and the power

resumes, electric surface elements may

resume operation when power is restored.

Once the power resumes, reset the clock and

the oven function.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP

Know which knob or key controls each

surface heating area. Place cookware with

food on the cooking area before turning it

on. Turn the cooking area off before

removing the cookware.

Cookware handles should be turned inward

and not extend over adjacent surface

elements — To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillage

due to unintentional contact with the utensil,

the handle of the cookware should be posi-

tioned so that it is turned inward, and does

not extend over other cooking areas.

Use proper pan size - This appliance is

equipped with one or more surface units of

different sizes. Select cookware with flat

bottoms that match the surface unit size.

Using the proper cookware on the cooking

area will improve efficiency.

Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain types

of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen-

ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for

cooktop service without breaking due to the

sudden change in temperature. Check the

manufacturer’s recom¬mendations for

cooktop use.

Improper cookware may break due to

sudden changes in temperature. Check the

cookware manufacturer’s recommendations

for cooktop use.

Never leave surface elements unattended.

Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy

spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled

dry could be damaged and may damage the

cooktop.

Do not use a searing grill meant for use with

a broiler pan on the cooktop. The searing

grill is not designed for use on the cooktop.

Doing so may result in a fire.

When you are flaming foods under a venti-

lating hood, turn on the fan.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS

AND CERAMIC COOKTOPS

Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop.

If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions

and spillovers may penetrate the broken

cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.

Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Clean cooktop glass with caution. If a wet

sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot

cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam

burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful

fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with

sharp objects.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil,

aftermarket oven liners, or any other

materials or devices to line oven bottom,

oven racks, or any other part of the appli-

ance. Only use aluminum as recommended

for baking, such as lining cookware or as a

cover placed on food. Any other use of

protective liners or aluminum foil may result

in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short

circuit.

Use care when opening oven door, lower

oven door, or warmer drawer (some models).

Stand to the side of the appliance when

opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or

steam escape before you remove or replace

food in the oven.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching

surfaces in this area when the oven is on may

cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or

heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent.

These items can melt or ignite.

Placement of oven racks - Always place oven

racks in desired location while oven is cool. If

rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not

let potholder contact hot burner or element

in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack

with both hands to reposition. Remove all

cookware and utensils before moving the

rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.

Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to

drain away from the high heat of the broiler.

Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum

foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom.

Always cook in proper cookware and always

use the oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

- Before manually cleaning any

part of the appliance, be sure all controls are

turned off and the appliance is cool.

Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.

Clean the appliance regularly to keep all

parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do

not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy

deposits in the fan could catch fire.

Always follow the manufacturer’s recom-

mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners

and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue

from cleaners and aerosols may ignite

causing damage and injury.

Clean venitlating hoods frequently - Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on

hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s

instructions for cleaning vent hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF

CLEANING OVENS

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care

should be taken not to rub, damage, or move

the gasket.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial

oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating

of any kind should be used in or around any

part of the appliance.

Use the self clean cycle to clean only the

parts listed in this manual.

Before using self clean, remove the broiler

pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from

the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer

(if equipped). Remove oven racks unless

otherwise instructed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the

fumes given off during the self clean cycle of

any oven. Move birds to another well-venti-

lated room.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE

AND MAINTENANCE

Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically recommended

in the manuals. All other servicing should be

done only by a qualified technician. This

reduces the risk of personal injury and

damage to the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor,

service agent, or manufacturer about

problems or conditions you do not under-

stand.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified

technician and an authorized repair service.

Know how to disconnect the power to the

appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box

in case of an emergency.

Remove the oven door from any unused oven

if it is to be stored or discarded.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a

damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to

break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped)

with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect

the appliance or shut off the power to the

appliance before removing and replacing

the bulb.

- California Residents: for cancer

and reproductive harm information, visit

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Cooking Recommendations

Bakeware

The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated

bakeware is the best for even heating. It is

suitable for all baked goods.

Recommended cooking temperatures and

times are based on shiny metal bakeware.

Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shiny

bakeware.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.

Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny

bakeware.

Glass is convenient, as the same piece of

bakeware can be used for cooking,

serving, and storing food.

Reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.

Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than

shiny bakeware.

Insulated bakeware is designed for baking

in gas ovens.

Increase the cooking temperature by 25° F

(13-14° C) when using insulated bakeware.

Cooking Recommendations

Cooking Conditions

Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.

Condition Attributes Recommendation

Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking

times may need to be reduced slightly.

If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook

time in the recipe or packaging.

If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to

maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.

High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.

Water boils at a lower temperature, and

liquids evaporate faster.

Foods may take longer to bake.

Doughs may rise faster.

Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as

needed.

Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.

Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce evap-

oration.

Increase bake time or oven temperature.

Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe.

Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise

twice.

Cooking Results

Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.

Result Recommendation

Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Cooking Tips

Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.

Cooking Tips

Baking

Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Oven Controls” on starting on page 20.

When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.

Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food immediately

after the beep.

Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking performance.

Bake or Convec-

tion Bake

Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For best performance, see “Convec-

tion Bake” on page 25.

Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.

Cooking Recommendations

Broiling / Roasting

Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food,

help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent

grease splatters.

If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Sears. Call 1-

844-553-6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087.

Convection Cooking

Convection

attributes

Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and food. It browns food more evenly and

reduces hot spots in the oven.

Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food items at once.

Convection bake Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the recipe is written for convection

baking.

Preheat the oven for best results.

Cooking Tips

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat

setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the

recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in

Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat

is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The

most popular materials available are:

•Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food

will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists

staining and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the

ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will

resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see

Aluminum).

•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.

Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that will retain heat very

well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. If

cast iron pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may

leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove

these marks immediately.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will

vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating

must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

•Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for

ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Important note: Do not place empty aluminum, glass,

or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the

ceramic cooktop. The melting point of cookware

made with these materials may be reached quickly,

especially if left empty, and they may bond to the

ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will

damage the cooktop. Follow all the cookware manu-

facturer’s recommendations for use and care of

cookware.

Check for flatness by rotating a

ruler across the bottom of the

cookware (see Figure 1).

Cookware should have flat

bottoms that make good contact

with the entire surface heating

element (see Figure 2).

Figure 1: Testing cookware

Figure 2: Proper cookware

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well

balanced

• Pan sizes match the

amount of food to be

prepared and the size

of the surface element.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot

diameter to element

size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than

cooking area marked on

cooktop by more than

one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the

heating area marked on

cooktop.

Before Setting Surface Controls

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic glass cooktop has heating elements below a

smooth glass surface. The designs on the ceramic cooktop

outline the areas of the surface elements underneath. Always

match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on

the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic

cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery

and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff

with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when

soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protec-

tive finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements

in use, and their settings will all affect the amount of heat that

will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas

surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause

burns.

Important notes:

• The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work

surface.

• Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack

it.

• Placing food directly on the smoothtop surface (without a

cooking utensil) is not recommended, as difficult cleaning

will result, and foods may smoke and cause potential fire

hazard.

• Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass

cooktop. Any cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom

can scratch the ceramic cooktop. Always start with clean

cookware.

Important note: White glass cooktops only - Due to

the high intensity of heat generated by the surface

elements, the glass surface may discolor when the

element is turned off. This is normal and the glass will

return to its original white color after it has

completely cooled down.

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the

temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the

selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating

element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent

heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before

cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete

the cooking process.

- Surface elements may appear to have cooled

after they have been turned off. The element surface may still

be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area

is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.

- Do not place flammable items such as plastic

salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping on

top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or

ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if

placed too close to the surface elements.

- Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material

that can melt, to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop.

If these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the

ceramic cooktop.

Important notes:

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to

cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to

prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the

HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too

small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is

not flat.

• Be sure to read detailed instructions for ceramic glass

cooktop cleaning in the “Care & Cleaning” section and

“Before You Call” checklist section of this

Use and Care

Guide

Before Setting Surface Controls

Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights

The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more

elements are turned on.

A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is

an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.

The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the burner is

hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after the burner is

turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.

Types of ceramic cooktop elements

The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and

type of element underneath. The elements on your cooktop

depend on the model.

• A single radiant element has one circle.

• A dual radiant element (some models) has two circles. The

dual radiant element may be set using only the smaller

inner element or both inner and outer elements may be set

to heat together for a larger surface.

• A triple radiant element (some models) has three circles.

The element may be set using only the inner element, the

inner and middle elements, or all three elements together.

• Dual and triple elements allow more flexibility with the size

of cookware.

• A keep warm element (some models) has one small circle. It

is used to keep food warm after cooking. The keep warm

element is not designed to cook food.

Figure 3: Element indicator light

Figure 4: Single and double elements

Setting Surface Controls

Single radiant surface elements (all models)

To operate the single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction

(Figure 1) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested

radiant surface element settings” in Table 1).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element

OFF before removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn

to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do

not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics

provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed (see

Figure 1).

A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the

bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too

small for the surface heating area.

Suggested radiant surface element settings

The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on

cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings

may vary when using other types of pans.

Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY

material that can melt to make contact with the

ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the

cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.

- Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may

still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched

before it has cooled sufficiently.

- Do not place flammable items such as plastic

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 wooden spoons could catch fire if

placed too close to the surface elements.

Important notes:

• The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type

of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for

best cooking results.

• The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one or

more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these

indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to

be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface

indicator light will remain on AFTER the control knob is

turned to the “OFF” position and will stay on until the

heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

Settings Type of Cooktop

High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat

fry

Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces

and gravies or steam vegetables

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Low (1) Low temperature cooking

Low (LO) Keep warm, melt

Table 1: Suggested radiant surface element settings

Figure 1: Single element knob

Setting Surface Controls

Dual radiant surface elements (some models)

Symbols on the backguard will help choose which portion of the

dual radiant element to set. You may switch the element setting

at any time during cooking.

To operate a dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin

heating both the inner and outer elements. If only the inner

element is needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn

the knob counter-clockwise (see Figure 2).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the knob to OFF before

removing the cookware.

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn

to a lower setting to finish cooking. The surface control knobs do

not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks

as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.

A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the

bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too

small for the surface heating area.

You may switch from either single or dual element setting at any

time during cooking. See “Suggested radiant surface element

settings” on page 15.

- Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may

still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched

before it has cooled sufficiently.

- Do not place flammable items such as plastic

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 wooden spoons could catch fire if

placed too close to the surface elements.

Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material

that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If

these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic

cooktop.

Important notes:

• The size and type of utensil used and the amount and type

of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for

best cooking results.

• The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one or

more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these

indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to

be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface

indicator light will remain on AFTER the control knob is

turned to the “OFF” position and will stay on until the

heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

- Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may

still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched

before it has cooled sufficiently.

- Do not place flammable items such as plastic

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 wooden spoons could catch fire if

placed too close to the surface elements.

Figure 2: Dual element knob settings

Setting Surface Controls

Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material

that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If

these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic

cooktop.

Important note: The bridge element knob controls one element

and the bridge element. It does not control the adjacent single

element. The adjacent element must be adjusted with its own

knob. See “Suggested radiant surface element settings” on

page 15.

Important notes:

• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over two

different surface cooking areas at the same time unless the

cooktop has a bridge element and the cookware is specifi-

cally designed for the purpose. Incorrect use may cause the

ceramic cooktop to fracture.

• Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt

to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these

items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic

cooktop.

- The griddle should be placed carefully over

the bridge elements. When the bridge control is activated along

with the rear single element, they combine to heat the whole

surface of the griddle.

- The griddle will be very hot. Always use oven

mitts when handling the griddle during and after cooking. The

griddle may appear to have cooled, but the residual heat can

cause burns. Allow the griddle to cool for several minutes after

the bridge has been turned off.Do not allow aluminum foil or

ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic

glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop, they will

damage the ceramic cooktop.

- Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may

still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched

before it has cooled sufficiently.

- Do not place flammable items such as plastic

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 wooden spoons could catch fire if

placed too close to the surface elements.

Warm Zone (some models)

Use the warm zone feature to keep cooked foods hot.

Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold

food on the warm zone. All food placed on the warm zone

should be covered with a lid to maintain quality.

For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover

should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use

plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface

and be very difficult to clean. Use only dishware, utensils, and

cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm

zone.

Setting the keep warm control:

1. Press Warm Zone on the control panel.

2. When ready to serve, press Warm Zone again to turn the

warmer off. The hot surface indicator light will remain on

until the warm zone cools.

- Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm

zone will not glow red when it is hot. To avoid burns always use

potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop,

including the keep warm zone, as cookware and plates will be

hot.

- Radiant surface elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may

still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched

before it has cooled sufficiently.

- Do not place flammable items such as plastic

salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrappings on

the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.

Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed

too close to the surface elements.

Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material

that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If

these items melt on the cooktop, they will damage the ceramic

cooktop.

Setting Surface Controls

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home

canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United

States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read

all the information they have available as well as follow their

recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges

that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.

Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.

Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1

inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.

• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on

electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center

canners on the burner grates.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to

a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest

possible setting to maintain that boil.

• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check

with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service

or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-

mation.

• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat

for an extended amount of time.

Before Using Oven

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, warm

air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for

proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do

not block oven vent. Never close off the openings with

aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or moisture may

appear near the oven vent. This is normal.

-Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil

or any other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls,

racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the heat

distribution, produce poor baking results, and possibly cause

permanent damage to the oven interior. Improper installation of

these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. During self

clean, temperatures in the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.

- Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior,

oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause

burns.

- Remove all oven racks before starting a self

clean cycle. If oven racks are left inside the oven during a

cleaning cycle, the slide ability of the oven racks may be

damaged and all of the oven racks will lose their shiny finish.

- To prevent possible damage to the oven, do

not attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are

fully positioned back inside the oven cavity

Types of oven racks

•Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs and

may be placed in most oven rack positions.

• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional step

down positions from the standard flat rack design. The

offset design positions the base of the rack about ½ of a

rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in

most oven rack positions. To maximize oven cooking space,

place the bottom oven rack in the lowest rack position for

baking or roasting large cuts of meat.

Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven

racks

Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.

To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches

the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.

To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both

sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly

and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are

level before using.

Figure 1: Oven vent

Figure 2: Oven rack types

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Oven Controls

1. Bake - Selects Bake function.

2. Broil - Selects Broil function.

3. Convec Bake - Use to set convection feature.

4. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at

serving temperature for up to 3 hours.

5. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle.

6. Steam Clean - Use to select Steam Clean cycle.

7. PREHEAT indicator light - Is on when oven is preheating.

Stays on until the oven reaches the desired temperature.

8. OVEN LOCK indicator light - Is on when door locks or

unlocks and when oven lockout is active.

9. OVEN ON indicator light - Glows each time the oven

cycles on to maintain the set oven temperature.

10. START - Use to start all cooking functions.

11. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to accept

settings and adjust temperature and times.

12. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and

timer.

13. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set

the Continuous Bake feature.

14. Set Clock - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.

15. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed

for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end

of set time.

16. Delay Start - Use with Bake and Self Clean functions to

program a delayed start bake or delayed start self clean

cycle.

17. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.

18. Warm Zone - Use to turn the surface Warm Zone on and

off.

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings

All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and

temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An

entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched

(the Oven Lockout tone is delayed by 3 seconds). An entry error

tone (three short beeps) will sound if the entry of the tempera-

ture or time is below the minimum or above the maximum

settings for the feature.

Table 1: Minimum and maximum control settings

Feature Min. Temp or Time Max. Temp or Time

Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)

Broil LO Hi

Convection Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)

Timer 1 minute 11 hrs. 59 mins.

Self Clean 2 Hours 4 Hours

Warm & Hold 170°F (77°C) 3 Hours

Cook Time 1 Minute 11:59

Delay Time 12 Hr. 1:00 12:59

Delay Time 24 Hr. 0:00 23:59

Clock 12 Hr. 1:00 12:59

Clock 24 Hr. 0:00 23:59

Oven Controls

Setting Clock

When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup-

ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in

the display. Press STOP or Set Clock to stop the flashing and set

the clock.

The time of day must first be set before operating the oven.

To set the clock

1. Press CLOCK once. CLO appears in display.

2. Press or and the time appears in the display.

Continue to hold arrow key until the correct time of day

appears in the display.

3. Press START to accept time of day.

Important note:

The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set for

cooking.

Oven Lock

The Oven Lock feature allows you to lock the oven portion of

the appliance while the oven is not in use.

To activate Oven Lock feature:

1. Be sure the door is completely closed.

2. Press and hold and together for 3 seconds. Loc

will appear in the display. The OVEN LOCK indicator light

will flash while the motor driven door latch begins locking

the oven door. Do not open the door during this time. Allow

15 seconds for the door to completely lock. Once oven

door is locked, the time of day will appear in the display.

To cancel the Oven Lock feature:

1. Press and hold and together for 3 seconds. The

OVEN LOCK indicator light will flash and the motor driven

door latch will begin to unlock. Do not open the door at this

time. The door will unlock completely in about 15 seconds.

2. The oven control keys will be available, and the oven door

can be opened again.

Important notes:

• To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch

mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door

whenever the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.

• If a control key is pressed when the OVEN LOCK is active,

Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that the oven

keys are inactive when the OVEN LOCK feature is active.

Silent or audible control mode

The appliance may be set for silent or audible operation. If the

silent mode is selected, most of the sounds associated with

setting the controls will be silent. But, sounds will be heard when

the timer ends, when a baking function ends, and when the set

preheat temperature is reached.

1. Press and hold Delay Start until the control beeps once

(about 3 seconds). The present mode appears as OFF

(silent operation) or ON (for audible operation).

2. Use or to toggle between audible or silent

modes. To save, press START when the desired mode of

operation appears in the display.

Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or

Celsius (ºC)

The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped

from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F

or ºC oven temperatures.

To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from

°C to °F:

1. Press Broil. HI appears in the display.

2. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.

3. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode

choices.

4. Press START to accept change. The display will return to

the time of day.

Important note:

The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the

oven is set for cooking.

Operating Oven Light

The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is

opened.

Press LIGHT to turn the oven light on or off whenever the oven

door is closed. The oven light will not operate during the self

clean operation.

The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven

interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a

wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high tem-

peratures and should always be in place when the oven is in

use.

To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing the Oven

Light” on page 36.

Oven Controls

Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour

energy saving feature

The oven control has a factory-preset 12-hour energy saving

feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is

left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed

to override this feature to continuously bake.

To set continuous bake mode or 12hr Energy Saving:

1. Press and hold Timer Set/Off until the control beeps once

(about 6 seconds). 12hr will appear in display.

2. Press or key to toggle between continuous

bake (- - hr) and 12hr Energy Saving (12hr).

To save the selected mode press START. The display will return to

idle.

Setting Timer

The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

To set the timer:

1. Press Timer ON/OFF.

2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release

when the desired time appears in the display.

3. Press START, and the timer will begin to count down.

4. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with

three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60

seconds until Timer ON/OFF is pressed.

To change time remaining in timer, press and hold or

to increase or decrease any time remaining.

To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer ON/Off

once.

Important notes:

• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It

serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when

the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or

when any other oven function is active.

• The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow

when the timer is active.

• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour

remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will

count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less

than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.

• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer

will show in the display by default. To view information of

any other active oven function, press the key once for the

active function to view status.

Setting Bake

Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking

using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the

set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed

for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).

The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using

the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-

top will become very hot which can cause burns.

To set Bake

1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

2. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.

3. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will

show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By

pressing or , the oven temperature may be

adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C).

4. Press START when the desired temperature appears. The

oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When

the oven temperature reaches the set temperature, the PRE-

HEAT indicator light will turn off, and the oven control will

beep three times.

To cancel bake at anytime, Press .

To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:

1. Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.

2. Press or to increase or decrease the current set

temperature to the new oven temperature.

3. Press START.

Important notes:

• The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to

bake for a longer period, see “Changing between

continuous bake setting or 12-hour energy saving feature”

on page 22 mode for detailed information.

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Oven Controls

Baking tips

• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,

biscuits, and breads.

• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the

food is in the center of the oven.

• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two

oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 6 (See Figure 2).

• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny

bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature

and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark

bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is

recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.

• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two

oven racks, place pans as shown in Figure 1.

Setting Cook Time

Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking.

The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after

the set cook time ends.

Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for

more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result

in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as

milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-

erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven

for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be

removed promptly when finished cooking.

To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to

shut off automatically:

1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.

Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

2. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.

3. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will

show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By

pressing or , the temperature may be adjusted

in 5°F increments (1°C). Press START to accept.

4. Press Cook Time. 00 will appear in display.

5. Press or to reach the desired cook time.

6. Press START to accept. When the oven temperature

reaches the set temperature, the PRE HEAT indicator light

turns off and the oven control will beep once.

7. To cancel at anytime, press .

When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display.

The oven control will beep three times every minute as a

reminder until STOP is pressed.

To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking

has started:

1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.

2. To adjust temperature or cook time, press or

and release when the desired temperature or cook time

setting appears in the display.

Important notes:

• Cook Time and Delay Start may be set with Bake but are

not available for use with Broil.

• While baking with Cook Time, press Cook Time to display

any cook time remaining.

• Cook Time and Delay Start can be set with Bake or

Convection (on some models).

• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours

and 59 minutes.

Figure 1: Baking on multiple levels

Figure 2: Oven rack positions

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Oven Controls

Setting Delay Start

Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the

oven baking or cleaning functions.

Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for

more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result

in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as

milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-

erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven

for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be

removed promptly when finished cooking.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using

the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-

top will become very hot which can cause burn

To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off

automatically:

1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.

2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

3. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.

4. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will

show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By

pressing or , the oven temperature may be

adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C). When desired tempera-

ture is reached press START to accept.

5. Press Cook Time. 00 will appear in display.

6. Press the or to set the desired cook time. Then

press START to accept.

7. Press Delay Start. The time of day will appear in the dis-

play. Press or until the desired starting time

appears in the display and press START.

8. The oven will turn on at the set delayed starting time and

begin heating. When the oven temperature reaches the set

temperature, the PRE HEAT indicator light will turn off and

the oven control will beep three times.

To cancel at anytime, press .

To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking

has started:

1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.

2. Press or and release when the desired temper-

ature or cook time setting appears in the display.

3. Press START.

When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display.

The oven control will beep three times every minute until is

pressed.

STOP

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Oven Controls

Convection Bake

Benefits of convection cooking include:

• Foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy.

• Multiple rack baking.

• No special pans or bakeware needed.

Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat

uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat

distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It

also gives better baking results when using two oven racks at the

same time.

Heated air flows around the food from all sides, sealing in juices

and flavors. Breads and pastry brown more evenly.

Most foods baked in a standard pan will cook faster and more

evenly with the convection feature.

Convec Bake may be set for any oven temperature between

170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C).

To set Convec. Bake with a default oven set temperature of

350°F:

1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

2. Press Convec Bake. 350 will appear in the display.

3. By pressing or , the oven temperature may be

adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C). When setting for convec-

tion, be sure to set the oven temperature between 170°F

(77°C) and 550°F (288°C).

To cancel Convec Bake at any time, press .

Important notes:

• The convection fan will begin rotating once Convec Bake

has been activated.

• If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the

convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is

closed.

• When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary

depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.

Suggestions for Convec Bake:

• For optimum cooking results, it is recommended to preheat

the oven when baking foods such as cookies, biscuits, and

breads.

• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s recommended

oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe’s

instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.

• For best results when using a single oven rack, place rack in

position 4 or 5 (See Figure 3). When using two oven racks,

place in positions 3 and 6. When using three oven racks,

place in positions 2, 4, and 6 (use offset rack only in

position 7).

• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware

resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be

necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to

prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recom-

mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,

cookies, and muffins.

• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the

food is in the center of the oven.

• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two

oven racks, place pans as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 3: Air movement using convection

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Figure 4: Baking on multiple levels

Oven Controls

Setting Broil

Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure

to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is

factory preset to broil, shown as Hi. The suggested broil settings

are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times

or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.

To set Broil:

1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning

results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.

2. Position cookware in oven. Leave door open at broil stop

position.

3. Press Broil. HI will appear in display.

4. Press or until the desired broil setting level

appears in the display. Press for HI broil or for

LO broil setting.

5. Press START. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn

and broil food on other side. When finished broiling, press

STOP.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using

the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook-

top will become very hot which can cause burns.

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door

and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-

guisher. Do not put water or flour on fire. Flour may be explo-

sive.

Important notes:

• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.

• For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan

insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help

avoid spatter and reduce smoking. To purchase them, call

Sears at 1-844-553-6667 and order broil pan kit

5304442087.

• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop

position before turning or removing food.

Figure 5: Door open for broiling

Figure 6: Broiler pan and

insert

Figure 7: Rack positions

Table 2: Suggested Broil Settings

Food Rack Position Setting

Cook time in minutes

1st side 2nd side

DonenessYou

Steak, 1 inch thick

6th* Hi 6 6 Rare

Steak, 1 inch thick

6th or 7th* Hi 8 6 Medium

Steak, 1 inch thick

5th or 6th* Hi 10 8 Medium-well

Steak, 1 inch thick

5th or 6th* Hi 11 10 Well

Pork Chops, 3/4 inch thick

5th Hi 12 8 Well

Chicken, bone-in

5th Lo 25 15 Well

Chicken, boneless

5th Lo 108Well

Fish

5th Hi as directed Well

Shrimp

4th Hi as directed Well

Hamburger, 1 inch

5th or 6th Hi 12 10 Medium

1.For steaks, cook times are suggestions and should only be used as a guide. The USDA states, "Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that

cooking it to only 140° means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source; Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide USDA) The lowest temper-

ature recommended by the USDA is 145° for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°.

Oven Controls

Warm & Hold™

Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for

serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3

hours, Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold

should only be used with foods that are already at serving

temperatures. Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature

at 170°F (77°C).

To set Warm & Hold:

1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in

oven.

2. Press Warm & Hold. HLd will appear in the display. If no

other keys are touched within 25 seconds, the request for

Warm & Hold will clear.

3. Press START.

4. Warm & Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours.

To turn Warm & Hold off at any time, press .

To set Warm & Hold to start after a Timed Bake automatically:

1. Press Bake. Press or to set temperature.

2. Press START.

3. Press Cook Time. Press or to set time.

4. Press START.

5. Press Warm & Hold.

6. Warm & Hold is set to turn on automatically after the

Timed Bake or Delay Timed Bake has finished. The Warm &

Hold indicator light will glow indicating that the Warm &

Hold feature is set to start when the timed bake is finished.

Adjusting oven temperature

The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure

an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference

Offset (UPO). For the first few uses, follow your recipe times

and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the

oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you

may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than

the oven temperature displayed.

The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F

(+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory cali-

brated settings.

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press Bake and hold for 3 seconds. The UPO value will

appear in the display with a degree sign.

2. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset

from the original factory temperature setting. If the control

still has the original factory calibration, the display will

3. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35°F (19°C),

in 5°F increments by pressing and holding or .

Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset

appears in the display and press START to save.

4. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,

the UPO value will remain unchanged.

Important notes:

• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the

Broil or Self-Clean operating temperatures.

• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in

grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your

oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20°F

to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.

• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your

oven control has been set to display °C temperatures.

Minimum and maximum settings for °C is plus (+) or minus

(-) 19°C.

• If the display mode is set for °C, adjustments made will be

in 1°C increments on each press of or .

STOPSTOP

Oven Controls

Self Clean

A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well

above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com-

pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe

away afterwards with a damp cloth.

The Self Clean function allows you to select three different

cleaning times from 2, 3, or 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is

best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils, and a

4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.

Read before starting Self Clean. Be sure to read all following

caution and important statements before starting a self clean

cycle.

Do not leave small children unattended near

appliance. During self clean cycle, the outside of the oven can

become very hot and cause burns if touched.

Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom,

or any part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause per-

manent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribu-

tion, and will met to the oven interior.

Do not force the oven door open. This will

damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when

opening the oven door after the self clean cycle ends. The oven

may still be very hot and cause burns. To avoid possible burns,

stand to side of oven when opening door to allow steam or hot

air to escape.

The health of some birds is extremely sensitive

to fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range.

Move birds to a well ventilated room.

Radiant surface elements will operate when an

oven is in Self Clean mode IF the range is equipped with knobs.

If this is the case, it is NOT advisable to use the surface elements

when using the Self Clean function. The oven reaches very high

temperatures and you could be burned.

Important notes:

• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories

from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the

oven racks are not removed they may discolor. Remove all

items from the oven and cooktop including cookware,

utensils and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will not

withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and

will melt.

• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or

around any part of the oven interior. Clean any soil from

the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket,

and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom

(See Figure 8). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on.

Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.

• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom

should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self

Clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth.

Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected

to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high

sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,

fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they

may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material in

the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be

taken not to rub, damage, or remove the oven door gasket.

Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket and

compromise the performance of the oven.

• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open

window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during the first

Self Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors.

• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN

LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for

the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or

unlock the oven door.

• When the clean time finishes, the oven door will remain

locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to

the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about

1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be

able to open the oven door.

Figure 8: Areas to clean and to avoid

Oven Controls

Setting Self Clean

To set Select Clean to start immediately:

1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed.

Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is

completely closed.

2. Press Self Clean.

3:00 appears in the display.

3. To change to a 2 hour clean time, press . 2:00

appears in the display. To select a 4 hour clean time, press

. 4:00 appears in the display.

4. After selecting the clean time, press START to activate Self

Clean. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will light, and CLn

will appear in the display.

When Self Clean begins the cleaning cycle, the motorized door

latch mechanism will automatically start to lock the oven door,

and the OVEN LOCK indicator light will flash. Do not open the

oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.

Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock.

Once the oven door has locked, the OVEN LOCK indicator light

will glow steady. When CLn will appears in the display, Self

Clean is active.

When Self Clean is finished:

Use caution when opening the oven door after

self cleaning. The oven may still be very hot and can cause

burns. To avoid possible burns, stand to the side of the oven

when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to

escape.

1. The time of day will appear in the display window, and the

and the OVEN LOCK indicator light will continue to glow.

2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and the

OVEN LOCK indicator light has turned off, the oven door

may be opened.

3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away

any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper

towel.

Delayed Start Self Clean

To start Delay Start Self Clean:

1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed.

Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is

completely closed.

2. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

3. Press Delay Start.

4. Press and hold to scroll to the time desired to start

the self clean cycle. Press START when the desired start

time is displayed.

5. Press Self Clean. 3:00 appears in the display.

6. To select a 2 hour clean time, press . 2:00 appears

in the display. To select a 4 hour clean time, press .

4:00 appears in the display.

7. After selecting the desired clean time, press START. Self

Clean is set to activate. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will

turn on, and the oven door will lock in advance of the start-

ing time. Once the starting time is reached, CLn will appear

in the display.

If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active:

1. Press .

2. If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature,

allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the OVEN

LOCK indicator light to turn off. When this indicator light

turns off, the oven door may be opened.

3. Restart Self Clean, if needed.

Important notes:

• If Self Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the oven

may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would depend on

how much cleaning time had elapsed before the power

failure. If needed after power is restored, set Self Clean

again.

STOPSTOP

Oven Controls

Steam Clean

The Steam Clean feature offers a chemical free and time saving

method to assist in the routine cleaning of small and light soils.

For heavier baked on soils use the Self Clean feature.

Do not add bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, or

any other abrasive household cleaners to the water used for

Steam Clean.

Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all

controls are turned off and the oven is cool. The oven may be

hot and can cause burns.

Be sure the oven is level and cool before starting Steam Clean. If

the oven temperature is above room temperature a triple beep

will be heard and the function will not start. Steam Clean

produces best results when started with a cool oven

To set a Steam Clean cycle:

1. Remove all racks and oven accessories.

2. Scrape or wipe loose debris and grease from the oven

bottom.

3. Pour 1 cup of tap water onto the oven bottom. (Figure 9)

Close oven door.

4. Press Steam Clean. StCn will appear in the display.

5. Press START. 30:00 will appear in the display and start

counting down.

6. The time remaining in the Steam Clean cycle is shown in the

display. Do not open the door during this time. If door is

open while in Steam Clean (d-O) will appear in the display.

7. When the steam clean cycle is complete an alert will sound

and the END message will show in the display. Press off to

return to the clock.

8. Take care opening the door when the steam clean is

finished. Stand to the side of the oven out of the way of

escaping vapor.

9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door

gasket (Figure 10). Avoid leaning or resting on the oven door

glass while cleaning cavity.

10. To cancel Steam Clean at any time press STOP.

Notes:

• Opening oven door during Steam Clean cycle prevents the

water from reaching the temperature needed to clean.

• For best results, clean oven immediately after the cycle is

complete. Steam clean works best for soils on the oven

bottom.

• Place a paper towel or cloth in front of the oven to capture

any water that may spill while wiping out.

• A non abrasive scouring pad, stainless steel sponge, plastic

scraper, or eraser style cleaning pad (without cleaner) can

be used for difficult soils. Moisten pads with water before

use.

• Do not leave the residual water in the oven for any length

of time.

• Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to the

oven vent. This is normal. The oven gasket may become

damp; do not wipe dry.

• Local water sources often contain minerals (hard water). If

hard water deposits occur, wipe cavity with a 50/50

solution of water and vinegar or 50/50 solution of lemon

juice and water.

• Steam clean cannot be programmed with a delay start.

• If Steam Clean results are not satisfactory, run a Self Clean.

See “Setting Self Clean” on page 29.

Figure 9: Add 1 cup of tap water

Figure 10: Clean around the oven door gasket

Care & Cleaning

Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular

cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later.

- Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be

sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.

- If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used,

they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly

rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and

provide adequate ventilation.

Figure 1: Use cleaners with caution

Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation

Aluminum and vinyl Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and

polish with a soft, clean cloth.

Painted and plastic control knobs

Painted body parts

Painted decorative trims

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar

and water. Rinse with clean water, dry and polish with a soft, clean cloth. Glass cleaners

may be used, but do not apply directly to surface; spray onto cloth and wipe.

Control panel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar

and water. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area. Do not use

large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause

damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads,

or paper towels - they will damage the finish.

Control knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar

and water. To remove control knobs: turn to the OFF position, grasp firmly, and pull off the

shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the OFF markings and push the knobs into

place.

Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar

and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use cleaners

containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.

Easy Clean Stainless Steel

Black Stainless Steel

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar

and water. Rinse with clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use appliance cleaner,

stainless steel cleaner, or cleaner containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia.

These cleaners may damage the finish.

Porcelain-enameled broiler pan and

insert

Porcelain door liner

Porcelain body parts

Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Scrub gently with a soapy, non-abrasive scouring

pad to remove most spots. Rinse with a 50/50 solution of clean water and ammonia. If

necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes.

Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or future heating could damage

the porcelain. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes,

sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on porcelain surfaces. These spills may cause

a dull spot even after cleaning.

Self-cleaning oven interior Before setting a self-clean cycle, clean soils from the oven frame, areas outside the oven

door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. See “Setting Self

Clean” on page 29.

Care & Cleaning

Oven door Use mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water to clean the

top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. Glass cleaner may be used on the outside

glass of the door. Ceramic smoothtop cleaner or polish may be used on the interior door

glass. Do not immerse the door in water. Do not spray or allow water or cleaners to enter

the door vents. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders, or any harsh abrasive cleaning

materials on the outside of the oven door.

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material

which is essential for a good seal. Do not rub, damage, or remove this gasket.

Ceramic cooktop See “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 33.

Surface or Area Cleaning Recommendation

Care & Cleaning

Cooktop Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your

ceramic glass cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic

cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery,

and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff

with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when

soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protec-

tive finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding aluminum, cast iron, or copper bottomed pans on the

cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface.

These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop

has cooled using cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can

become permanent if not removed prior to future use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic, or glass) with rough

bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.

Do not:

• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.

• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on the bottom;

always use clean cookware.

• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the

kitchen.

• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.

• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop;

they may cause it to crack.

Cooktop Cleaning

- Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot

cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can

chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.

- Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the

controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass

surface could be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is

touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

For light to moderate soil:

For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of cooktop

cleaning cream directly to the cooktop. Use a clean paper towel

to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is

cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use the towel you

use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the

soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive cleaning

tool, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use

to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade

scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface.

Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff

the surface clean.

Important: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if

you use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning

products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass

cooktops.

Figure 2: Cooktop care

Figure 3: Cooktop cleaning

30°

Care & Cleaning

Aluminum Foil and Utensils

- Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in

the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials

such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat,

causing a fire hazard.

- Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil

to line the oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may

result in risk of electric shock or fire.

Important notes:

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can

damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking

utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements

under any circumstances.

• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much

lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when

aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If

aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the

cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed,

but it may fuse to, break, or mark the ceramic glass surface,

permanently damaging the cooktop surface.

Replacing the Oven Light

- Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts

are cool before replacing the oven light.

- Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts

are cool before replacing the oven light.

Replacing the oven interior light bulb:

The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity

and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in

place whenever the oven is in use (Figure 4).

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the

appliance.

2. Remove the interior oven light shield after removing the wire

holder by carefully moving the wire to the side of the glass

shield. The tension from the wire holds the glass shield in

place.

3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.

4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.

5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire holder.

6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug

the appliance back in).

7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.

Remove and replace storage drawer (some models)

Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer

can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care

when handling the drawer.

Figure 4: Oven light protected by glass shield

Figure 5: Open storage drawer

Figure 6: Closed storage drawer

wire

holder

glass

shield

Care & Cleaning

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

To remove oven door:

- The door is heavy. For safe, temporary

storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing

down.

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 7).

2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges

down from the oven frame completely towards the oven

door (See Figure 8). A tool such as a small flat-blade screw-

driver may be required.

3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.

Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 9).

4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the door

frame (See Figure 9).

5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on

each side of the oven frame (See Figure 10).

To replace oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.

Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 9).

2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal

position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins

located on each side of the oven door frame (See Figure 9

and Figure 10). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully

seated onto the roller pins.

3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See

Figure 7).

4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven

frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked

position (See Figure 8).

5. Close the oven door.

Important: Special door care instructions - Most oven doors

contain glass that can break. Do not hit the glass with pots,

pans, or any other object. Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing

the glass may weaken its structure, causing an increased risk of

breakage at a later time. Do not close the oven door until all of

the oven racks are fully in place.

Figure 7: Door hinge location

Figure 8: Door hinge locks

Figure 9: Holding door for removal

Figure 10: Replacement and location of hinge arm and roller

Oven door

hinge

locations

about

10°

hinge

oven

door

roller

hinge

arm

Care & Cleaning

Replacing the Oven Light

- Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts

are cool before replacing the oven light.

Replacing the oven interior light bulb:

The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity

and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in

place whenever the oven is in use (Figure 11).

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the

appliance.

2. Remove the interior oven light shield after removing the wire

holder by carefully moving the wire to the side of the glass

shield. The tension from the wire holds the glass shield in

place.

3. Pull the shield straight out. Do not twist or turn.

4. Replace the bulb with a new appliance bulb.

5. Replace the glass oven light shield. Replace wire holder.

6. Turn the power back on again at the main source (or plug

the appliance back in).

7. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.

- Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts

are cool before replacing the oven light.

Remove and replace storage drawer (some models)

Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer

can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care

when handling the drawer.

Figure 11: Oven light protected by glass shield

wire

holder

glass

shield

Figure 12: Open storage drawer

Figure 13: Closed storage drawer

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems:

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the

problem listed.

Problem Cause / Solution

Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your

fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active.

Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for

service outage information.

Oven Problems

Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven

and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat the oven to the set temperature before

placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking

time. See “Adjusting oven temperature” on page 27 if you feel the oven is too hot or too

cool.

Flames inside oven or smoking from

oven vent.

Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto the oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up

excessive spills before starting the oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using

broil, see “Setting Broil” on page 26.

Oven smokes excessively when

broiling.

Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions on page 26.

Meat too close to the broil element or burner. Reposition the broil pan to provide proper

clearance between the meat and broil element or burner. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut

remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.

Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently.

Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Oven control panel beeps and displays

any F or E code error.

Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. To clear the error, press the OFF key on the

control panel. Once the error code is cleared, try the bake or broil function. If the F or E code error

repeats, turn off the power to appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then repower the appliance. Set the clock

with correct time of day. Try the bake or broil function again. If the fault recurs, press the OFF key to

clear.

Oven portion of appliance does not

operate.

The time of day is not set. The clock must be set in order to operate the oven. See “Setting

Clock” on page 21.

Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See “Oven Controls”

starting on page 20 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or

see “Entire appliance does not operate.” in this checklist.

Cooktop Problems

Surface element is too hot or not hot

enough.

Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.

Surface element does not heat or

does not heat evenly.

Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for the element needed.

Cookware is light weight or warped. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight

cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the

material affect heating. Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight

pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Self Clean Problems

Self clean does not work Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean” on page 29

Before You Call

Oven racks discolored or do not

slide easily

Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before

starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's

instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.

Soil not completely removed after

self clean

Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Setting Self Clean” on page 29.

Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean.

Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and

the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-

cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the

self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a

nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket

Areas of discoloration with metallic

sheen on cooktop surface.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove them using cooktop cleaning creme applied

to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.

Scratches or abrasions on cooktop

surface.

Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause

scratches. Be sure the cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before use. Small

scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply

cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.

Cookware with a rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

Metal marks on the cooktop. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on the

cooktop surface. Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-

abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 33.

Brown streaks or specks on cooktop

surface.

Boil overs are cooked onto the surface. When cooktop is cool, use a razor blade scraper to

remove soil. For more information see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 33.

Self Clean Problems

Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. See “Setting Self Clean” on page 29.

Oven racks discolored or do not

slide easily.

Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Remove oven racks from oven cavity before

starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's

instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.

Soil not completely removed after

self clean.

Self clean was interrupted. Review instructions on “Setting Self Clean” on page 29.

Excessive spills on oven bottom. Remove excessive spills before starting self clean.

Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and

the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-

cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting the

self-cleaning cycle. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a

nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

Problem Cause / Solution

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