Kenmore 41153 30" Electric Self-Clean Single Wall Oven User Manual

Kenmore PRO®

Wall Oven

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* = color number, número de color

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Model / Modelo: 790.4115*

P/N A00538202 Rev. B

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

Table of Contents

Before Setting Oven Controls ...................................................................... 7

Setting Oven Controls.................................................................................... 9

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 23

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 27

Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................28

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This Use and Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models.

Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may

not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any

appliance.

KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed,

operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

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

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, 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 instructions.

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 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 conse-

quential 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 or Canada*.

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

* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and

transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer

is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety

symbols and instructions. 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 hazard type.

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.

Storage in or on appliance—

Flammable materials should not be stored in

an oven or near surface units. This includes

paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cook-

books, plastic ware, and towels, as well as

flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,

such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.

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.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on

the door or drawers of an oven can result in

serious injuries and also cause damage to the

appliance. Do not store items of interest to

children near or above the appliance or let

children climb or play around the oven. The

weight of a child on an open oven door may

cause the oven to tip, resulting in serious

burns or other injury.

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.

- 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, operation,

maintenance, or valuable information that

is not hazard related.

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the

oven and be killed.

• Install the anti-tip device to

oven and/or structure per

installation instructions.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged

when the oven is moved.

• Do not operate the oven 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.

Refer to the installation

instructions supplied

with your appliance for

proper installation.

Check for proper instal-

lation with a visual

check that the anti-tip

screws are present.

Anti-tip mounting

holes

Test the installation with light downward

pressure on the open oven door. The oven

should not tip forward.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Wear proper apparel. Loose-

fitting or hanging garments should never be

worn while using this appliance. Do not let

clothing or other flammable materials come

into contact with hot surfaces.

Do not heat unopened food

containers. Build-up of pressure may cause

container to burst and result in injury.

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.

Important: Important Safety Notice - The

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act requires the governor of

California to publish a list of substances

known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harms, and it requires busi-

nesses to warn customers of potential

exposures to such substances.

Read and follow the below

instructions and precautions for unpacking,

installing, and servicing your appliance:

• Remove all tape and packaging before

using the oven. Destroy the carton and

plastic bags after unpacking the oven.

Never allow children to play with

packaging material.

• Remove the oven door from any unused

oven if it is to be stored or discarded.

• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type

fire extinguisher available, visible, and

easily located near the appliance.

• Proper installation—Be sure your

appliance is properly installed and

grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Electrical

Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition

and local electrical code requirements. In

Canada, install in accordance with CSA

Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical

code, Part 1, and local electrical code

requirements. Install only per installation

instructions provided in the literature

package for this oven.

• User servicing—Do not repair or replace

any part of the appliance unless specifi-

cally 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

oven.

• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified

technician and an authorized repair

service. Know how to disconnect the

power to the oven at the circuit breaker or

fuse box in case of an emergency.

• Never modify or alter the construction of

an oven by removing the leveling legs,

panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/

screws, or any other part of the oven.

• Do not attempt to operate the oven

during a power failure. If the power fails,

always turn off the oven. If the oven is not

turned off and the power resumes, the

oven will begin to operate again. Once

the power resumes, reset the clock and

oven function.

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR OVEN

• Never use your appliance for warming or

heating the room.

• Use care when opening oven door, lower

oven door, or warmer drawer (some

models). Stand to the side of the oven

when opening the door of a hot oven. Let

hot air or steam escape before you

remove or replace food in the oven.

• Do not touch heating elements or interior

surfaces of 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

in hot, do not let potholder contact hot

heating element in oven. Use potholders

and grasp the rack with both hands to

reposition. Remove all bakeware 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.

• Protective liners - Do not use aluminum

foil or any other materials to line oven

bottoms, except as suggested in the

manual. Improper installation of these

liners may result in a risk of electric shock,

or fire.

• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.

Always cook in proper bakeware and

always use the oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CLEANING YOUR OVEN

Before manually cleaning any

part of the oven, be sure all controls are

turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a

hot oven can cause burns.

Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts

free of grease that could catch fire. Do not

allow grease to accumulate.

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.

Do not touch oven interior or exposed

heating elements until cooled.

SELF CLEANING OVENS (some models)

• Clean only the parts listed in this manual.

Before using self clean, remove the broiler

pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware

from the oven. Remove oven racks unless

otherwise instructed.

• 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 oven.

• Do not clean door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care

should be taken not to rub, damage, or

move the gasket.

• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the

fumes given off during the self clean cycle

of any oven. Move birds to another well-

ventilated room.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Failure to follow this warning may

cause serious injury, fire, or death.

This appliance must be supplied with the

proper voltage and frequency, and

connected to an individual, properly

grounded branch circuit, protected by a

circuit breaker or fuse.

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 conformance with all

local codes and ordinances.

See the installation instructions packaged

with this appliance for complete installation

and grounding instructions.

Product Registration and Customer Informa-

tion

Serial Plate Location

The serial plate is located as shown below:

Record the date of purchase, model and

serial number of your product in the corre-

sponding space below.

Model Number:_______________________

Serial Number:_______________________

Date of Purchase: _____________________

Save your sales receipt for future reference.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located as shown in Figure 1. When the oven is

on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary

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

Do not block oven vent. Steam or moisture may appear near the

oven vent. This is normal.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

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

oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause

burns.

Protective liners — Do not use aluminum foil

or any other materials to line the oven bottom, walls, racks, or

any other part of the oven. Only use aluminum foil as recom-

mended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may

result in risk of electric shock, or fire

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

any other parts of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will

alter heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and may

cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During self clean

temperatures the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.

Important: This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven

racks which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

Do not clean this vegetable lubrication off the racks. It is

important that the sides of the oven racks always have a light

coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack performance,

re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack

after every self-clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult

to slide.

Types of Oven Racks

• The flat handle oven rack may be used for most cooking

needs.

• The glide rack allows the user to check on food without

removing it from the oven. For details on how to remove

and replace the Glide rack see illustrations on next page.

Arranging, Removing, and Replacing Racks

To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is

cool.

To remove - Pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of

rack and slide out.

To replace - Fit oven rack onto the rack guides on both sides of

oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward and slide the rack

back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using. To

maximize oven cooking space place the offset oven rack (on

some models) in the lowest rack position for roasting large cuts

of meat.

Figure 1: Oven vent location

oven vent

location

OVEN DISPLAY

Figure 2: Rack Types

Glide

rack

Flat Handle

Rack

Before Setting Oven Controls

Removing and Replacing Glide Racks

The fully extendable glide rack makes food preparation easier.

This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled

away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall.

To see how to properly maintain your porcelain glide racks see

“Caring for glide racks” in the Care and Cleaning section on

page 26.

To remove - Using one hand, reach through handle opening and

lift up on the release lever located across the lower front of the

rack as shown in figure 3.

While holding up the release lever, pull the glide rack out of the

oven until the stop position is reached.

Using both hands, grasp the upper and lower portions of the

glide rack. Lift up the front of the rack slightly and continue to

pull the rack away from the oven.

Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack portions together

when removing or handling the glide rack. The rack portions

move independently and are difficult to handle unless held

together.

To replace - Grasp both upper and lower portions of glide rack,

lift and hold the rack level between the oven cavity walls. Tilt

the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the rack

completely into position.

Important note: 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.

Figure 3: Grasp handle and lift up on bar

Figure 4: Pull rack to stop position

Figure 5: Remove and replace using both hands

Setting Oven Controls

OVEN MODE SETTINGS

Accela-Heat™ - Use for single rack items only and place food

in center of oven before setting oven temperature.

Bake - Use to select bake function before setting temperature.

Clean - Use to select clean feature cycle before setting clean

with oven temperature selector.

Conv Bake - Use to select convection baking before setting oven

temperature.

Conv Roast - Use to select convection roast for beef, lamb, pork,

and poultry before setting oven temperature.

Broil - Use to set broil feature before setting broil with oven

temperature selector.

Warm & Hold - Keeps cooked foods at serving temperature for

up to 3 hours.

Bread Proof - Provides low temperature perfect for proofing

bread.

OVEN DISPLAY FEATURES

1. Oven light - Use to turn on the internal oven light.

2. Clock - Use to set the time of day.

3. Timers - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute

timer does not start or stop any cooking function.

OVEN TEMP SETTINGS - Use to set oven temperatures

between 170°F (KEEP WARM) and 550°F. The Clean setting

should only be used after reading all cautions and warnings in

“Clean” on page 21.

User Preference Settings

The default (factory) settings include AUd (audible control

setting), ES (energy saving), UPO (User Programmable Offset)

for changing the oven temperature, and dEF (default) with rSt

(reset).

User preferences are accessed by holding the light key for 3

seconds while the oven is in the idle mode and no timers are

active. Once activated, the user can make changes and scroll

through the menu of options described above. Specific instruc-

tions on how to set the available user preferences can be found

throughout this Oven Control section.

Oven Minimum and Maximum Control Settings

Feature Min. Temp/Time Max. Temp/Time

BAKE

200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)

ACCELA-HEAT

200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)

CONV BAKE

200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)

CONV ROAST

200°F (93°C) 550°F (288°C)

MEAT PROBE

140°F (60°C) 210°F (99°C)

BROIL

550°F (288°C)

BREAD PROOF

100°F 110°F

WARM & HOLD

170°F 3 HR

CLEAN

2 HR 4 HR

TIMER

0:01 Hr 11:59

CLOCK (12hr)

1:00 Hr 12:59 Hr

Setting Oven Controls

Setting the Clock

The clock key is used to access the time of day setting. When

the oven is first plugged in or if there has been an interruption in

power to the oven, 12:00 will flash in the display.

To set the correct time of day:

1. Press the clock key.

2. The display will show a time along with a and a

key in the display below.

3. Press either or key to scroll to the correct time

of day and release the key.

4. The control will accept the new set time with a chime, and

the control will show the time of day along with the two

timers that are available.

Important: The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set

for cooking or self clean is active. Only a 12 hour clock is

available on the Kenmore Professional model.

Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving

The oven is preset to cook up to 12 hours and to shut off

automatically. For longer periods of cooking, this feature can be

changed to continuous cooking by setting the user preference

and turning the energy saving feature off.

To set the oven for continuous cooking:

1. Press and hold the key for 3 seconds until the display

sounds an acceptance chime and shows one of the user

preferences.

2. Press the or key until ES appears and ON is

showing.

3. To turn the energy saving feature off, press the or

key until OFF appears in the display.

4. The control will accept the change in a few seconds and

sound the acceptance chime. The oven is now set for contin

uous cooking.

5. To return to the time of day display, press and hold the

key for 3 seconds until the display chimes and fades

back to showing the time of day in the display.

Setting the Timer

The minute timers in the oven display serve as extra timers to

help keep track of cooking functions. The timer cannot be used

during a self clean cycle or if the meat probe function associ

ated with the timer display is in use. The minimum timer setting

is 1 minute and the maximum setting is 11:59 (HR:MIN).

To set the timer:

1. Press either TIMER Set/Off key.

2. The timer display will show 0:00 and the and

keys. NOTE: If the key is pressed at this time an

invalid key chime will sound.

3. Press the key to begin to scroll to the desired setting. If

the key is held, the timer value will increase rapidly. Once

the desired setting is reached, press the timer key again and

the timer will start counting down automatically in a few

seconds.

4. The timer display will show the H:M icon if the timer is set

for more than 1 minute. If the value is under 1 minute, the

timer will display the time in seconds and the H:M icon will

not appear.

5. When the timer ends, a reminder chime will sound and

repeat once every 60 seconds for a period of five minutes.

Before the user can program an expired timer again, the

timer key must be pressed.

6. To cancel the timer before the set time expires, press the

TIMER Set/Off key.

The minute timers will not start or stop the cooking process. The

minute timers can be used alone or while using most of the other

oven features.

Figure 6: Energy saving with ON and OFF options

Figure 7: Press Timer Set/Off before setting time and again to

stop timer

Figure 8: Setting the timer

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Control for Silent Operation

The oven is set to operate with certain chimes and tones (default

settings) that alert the user to certain oven functions. The silent

operation feature allows the oven control to be operated

without sounds when necessary. By accessing user preferences,

this option can be later returned to operate with normal

programming sounds.

To set the oven control for silent operation:

1. Press and hold for a few seconds until the display

sounds an acceptance chime. AUd should appear in the

display.

2. If AUd is not showing, press the key until AUd appears

and HI is showing in the display. This is the normal (default)

setting.

3. To turn the audible feature to a lower sound or completely

OFF, press the

or key until LO or OFF appears in

the display.

4. When the desired setting appears in the display, release the

key and wait for an acceptance chime.

5. To return to the time of day display, press and hold

key for 3 seconds until the display chimes and fades back

to showing the time of day.

Oven Light

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

opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is

closed by using the oven light key located on the control panel.

Note: For best baking results, keep oven light off while baking.

The oven light will turn off during a clean cycle and not operate.

To toggle the oven lights on and off:

1. Press .

The interior oven lights are covered with glass shields. The glass

shields must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To change the interior oven lights, see ““Replacing the Oven

Lights” in the Care & Cleaning section.

Setting Oven Lock

When the Oven Lock is set, the door is locked along with the

oven controls and oven functions. If the user tries to set the oven

mode or temperature mode the control with signal and error

(triple beep).

To set Oven Lock:

1. Press and hold both the light key and clock key for about 3

seconds.

2. The control will beep and the motor door latch will begin to

close. Do not try to open the oven door while the

mechanism is locking.

3. Once locked, a lock icon and LOC will appear in the

display.

4. To unlock the oven door, press and hold both the light key

and clock key for about 3 seconds. LOC will flash and the

motor door lock will begin unlocking the door. Do not

attempt to open the oven door while it is unlocking.

5. When the lock icon and LOC goes away, the door can be

opened and the oven controls will be available.

Figure 9: Default setting for oven control sounds

Figure 10: Press and hold light key and clock key

Setting Oven Controls

Accela-Heat™

Use the Accela-Heat feature whenever you wish to start baking

immediately, without the need for preheating. This feature

provides good results when preparing convenience foods, such

as cinnamon rolls, frozen pizza, bacon, french fries, and tater

tots. Food will finish baking in the time stated in the cooking

directions without the additional time ordinarily required for

preheating.

Important: For batter and dough-based baked goods such as

cakes, pastries, and breads, use the convection function for best

results.

During Accela-Heat, the fan will pulse on and off, and the bake

element will cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature

for precise baking.

Accela-Heat may be set for any oven temperature between

200°F (93°C) to 550°F (288°C).

Accela-Heat best practices:

• Always place the food in the oven on rack position 3.

Accela-Heat is designed for baking on a single oven rack,

placed in the center of the oven.

• When using Accela-Heat, use bakeware with low or no

sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly.

• Food that comes in strips, such as fish sticks and chicken

tenders, should be placed on the pan with the ends pointing

to the sides of the oven.

• Follow the package directions for food preparation time

and temperature. Accela-Heat works best when cooking

foods longer than 10 minutes. If directions call for a shorter

cooking time, a few extra minutes may be required for

optimal cooking results.

• Do not open the oven door often. Opening the door will

reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase bake

time.

To set Accela-Heat:

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and oven racks

will become very hot which can cause burns.

1. Remove food from packaging and arrange on baking pan.

2. Place pan in oven on rack position 3 (Figure 11) and close

oven door. Accela-Heat is designed for baking on a single

oven rack placed in the center of the oven.

3. Turn the oven mode selector to the Accela-Heat position.

4. Turn the oven temperature selector to the desired tempera-

ture. Baking will begin immediately.

5. To stop baking turn the oven mode selector to OFF. Also

return the oven temperature selector to the OFF position.

Figure 11: Rack positions

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Bake

Use the Bake function whenever a recipe calls for baking using

normal temperatures. For batter and dough-based baked goods

such as cakes, pastries, and breads, use the convection function

for best results.

Baking tips

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,

cakes, biscuits, and breads. When using any single rack,

position the rack so that the food is in the center of the

oven.

• Leave oven light off while baking.

• Convection baking is preferred for multiple rack baking.

• For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks,

place Glide rack in position 4 with the flat handle rack in

position 1. (See Figure 12).

• When using two oven racks, position cookware as shown in

Figure 13 with pans on top rack near front and lower rack

pans in the middle of the rack. Allow at least 2-4 inches (5-

10 cm) of space between cookware for proper air circula-

tion.

• Cookies should be baked on a pan with low or no sides.

When using two racks for baking cookies, place the Glide

rack in position 5 and flat handle rack in position 3.

• 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.

Bake may be set for any temperature between 200°F (93°C)

and 550°F (288°C).

To set a bake for 350°F:

1. Be sure to arrange racks to the desired positions for the

item(s) to be baked.

2. Turn the oven mode selector to the Bake position.

3. Turn the oven temperature selector to 350°F.

4. The PREHEAT message and the oven temperature light will

turn on and the control will sound an acceptance tone. The

oven will begin heating.

5. When the set temperature is reached the PREHEAT message

will turn off and a reminder chime will sound alerting you to

place food in oven. Set either timer to keep track of actual

cooking time if necessary.

6. When finished baking, be sure to return both the tempera-

ture selector knob and the oven mode knob to the OFF posi-

tions.

Important: Do not open the oven door often. Doing so will

reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase the

cooking time necessary for best results.

Figure 12: Rack positions

Figure 13: Cookware positioned for two rack baking

Setting Oven Controls

Convection Baking

Convection baking enables you to obtain the best results when

baking with multiple pans and racks. The convection function

uses a fan to circulate the oven heat uniformly and continuously

around the oven (

Figure 14).

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. The oven can be programmed

for convection baking at any temperature between 200°F

(93°C) to 550°F (288°C).

Benefits of convection cooking:

• Multiple rack baking.

• Some foods may cook faster, saving time and energy.

Convection baking tips:

• Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly

with the convection feature, it is advisable to reduce recipe’s

recommended temperature by 25° for best results. Follow

the recipe’s instructions using the minimum recommended

cook time

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,

cakes, biscuits, and breads.

• For single rack baking, position the rack so that food is in

the center of the oven.

• For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks,

place Glide rack in position 4 with the flat handle rack in

position 1. (See Figure 14).

• When baking using two oven racks, position cookware as

shown in Figure 15 with pans on top rack near front and

lower rack pans in the middle of the rack. Allow at least 2

inches (5 cm) of space between cookware for proper air

circulation.

• Cookies should be baked on a pan with low or no sides.

When using two racks for baking cookies, place the Glide

rack in position 5 and flat handle rack in position 3.

• 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.

• Do not open oven door too often. Doing so reduces oven

temperature and may extend cooking time.

• Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides

or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the

food.

Setting Convection Bake

To set the oven for convection bake and temperature to 375°F:

1. Arrange interior oven racks.

2. Turn the oven mode selector to CONV BAKE.

3. Turn the oven temperature selector to 375°F.

6. The oven temperature light will blink for a few seconds

before confirming the setting. The convection fan will turn

on and the oven will begin heating.

7. Once the oven reaches the set temperature the oven will

sound a chime indicating the food items can be placed in

the oven.

8. When finished baking, be sure to return both the tempera-

ture selector knob and the oven mode knob to the OFF posi-

tions.

Figure 14: Convection air flow and rack positions

Figure 15: Suggested pan spacing

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Convection Roast

Convection roast is best for cooking tender cuts of beef, lamb,

pork, and poultry. Convection roasting gently browns the

exterior and seals in the juices by using the bake element,

convection element, broil element, and fan to circulate the heat

evenly and continuously within the oven.

Convection roasting tips:

• Use a broiler pan and grid, as well as a roasting rack (avail-

able by mail order). The broiler pan will catch grease drip-

pings, and the grid will help prevent spatters. The roasting

rack will hold the meat. Make sure the roasting rack is

securely seated on the grid in the broiler pan. Do not use

the broiler pan without the grid. Pull the rack out to the stop

position before removing food. Position food (fat side up) on

the roasting rack

• Do not cover insert with aluminum foil.

• Do not open the oven door often. Doing so will reduce the

temperature in the oven and may increase the cooking time

necessary for best results.

Should an oven fire occur, do not open oven

door, turn off the oven. If the fire continues, throw baking soda

on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on

the fire. Flour may be explosive, and water can cause a grease

fire to spread and cause personal injury.

To set oven for convection roasting:

1. Place meat on roasting rack and place in oven.

2. Turn oven mode selector to Conv Roast.

3. Turn oven temperature selector to desired roasting tempera-

ture.

Note: Preheating the oven for convection roasting is not neces-

sary. At this time you may want to set a timer as a reminder for

checking food.

Do not use the broiler pan without the insert.

A roasting rack (some models) can be used when convection

roasting. Do not cover the broil pan or insert with aluminum foil;

the exposed grease could ignite.

Important: When roasting chicken use the flat rack in position 2

for best results. To prevent food from contacting the broil

element and to prevent grease splattering, do not use the

roasting rack when broiling.

Table 1: Convection roasting temperature and time recommendations

Meat Weight Oven Temp Internal Temp Minutes per lb.

Beef Standing rib roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 25-30

Rib eye roast* 4 to 6 lb. 350°F (177ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 25-30

Tenderloin roast 2 to 3 lb. 400°F (204ºC) *160ºF (71ºC) 15-25

Poultry Turkey whole** 12 to 16 lb. 325°F (163ºC) 180°F (82ºC) 8-10

Turkey whole** 16 to 20 lb 325°F (163ºC) 180°F (82ºC) 10-15

Turkey whole** 20 to 24 lb. 325°F (163ºC) 180°F (82ºC) 12-16

Chicken 3 to 4 lb. 350°F-375°F (177ºC-191ºC) 180°F (82ºC) 12-16

Pork Ham roast, fresh 4 to 6 lb. 325°F (163ºC) 160°F (71ºC) 30-40

Shoulder blade roast 4 to 6 lb. 325°F (163ºC) 160°F (71ºC) 20-30

Loin 3 to 4 lb. 325°F (163ºC) 160°F (71ºC) 20-25

Pre-cooked ham 5 to 7 lb. 325°F (163ºC) 160°F (71ºC) 30-40

* The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, “Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means some food poisoning

organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F

(63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC) ** Stuffed turkey requires additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to pre-

vent over browning and drying of the skin.

Figure 16: Convection roasting rack positions

Setting Oven Controls

Using the Broil Feature

Use the broil feature to cook meats requiring direct exposure to

radiant heat for optimum browning results. Broiling uses direct

heat and can produce smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food

further away from the broil element. Always watch food care-

fully to prevent burning. Always arrange oven racks when the

oven is cool. The door must be closed for broil to operate. If the

door is left open the display will show "d-O". Close the door for

the function to resume. When broiling, always pull the oven rack

out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

working with a hot oven. When broiling, the oven interior, oven

racks and cooktop will become hot enough to cause burns. Do

not use the broiler pan without the insert. The insert is slotted

and allows the grease to drain away from the meat and the

high heat of the broiler into the broiler pan. Do not cover the

broil pan or insert with aluminum foil; the exposed grease could

ignite.

If an oven fire occurs, close the oven door. If

the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire

extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour can be

explosive; water can cause a grease fire to spread possibly

causing personal injury. To prevent grease splattering, use the

broil pan and insert when broiling.

To set broil:

1. Arrange oven racks while oven is cool.

2. Turn the oven mode selector knob to broil. The indicator

light will flash.

3. Turn the temperature selector knob to broil. The indicator

light will turn on and remain lit. For optimum browning

results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.

4. Place the broiler pan on the rack. Be sure to center the

broiler pan directly under the broiler element.

5. Broil with the door closed.

6. Turn the temperature and the selector knobs to OFF when

broiling is complete or to cancel broil

Recommended Broiling Times

Depending on the type, thickness, and the desired doneness of

meat, it might be necessary to increase or decrease suggested

broiling times or adjust the broiling pan to different rack posi-

tions. If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appli-

ance, they may be purchased from Sears.

In the U.S.A. call 1-844-4-553-6667 (in Canada 1-800-469-

4663) and order broiler pan kit 5304442087.

Table 2: Broiling Suggestions

Figure 17: Rack positions

Broiler Pan

and Insert

Food Rack Position Temperature

Cook time (minutes)

1st side 2nd side

Internal Temperature

Doneness

Steak 1” thick 5th or 6th* 550F (288ºC) 5 4 145ºF (63ºC) Medium*

Steak 1” thick 5th or 6th* 550F (288ºC) 8 7 160°F (71ºC) Medium-Well

Steak 1” thick 5th or 6th* 550F (288ºC) 8 7 170°F (77ºC) Well

Pork Chops 3/4” thick 5th 550F (288ºC) 8 6 170°F (77ºC) Well

Chicken bone-in 4th 550F (288ºC) 20 10 170°F (77ºC) Well

Chicken boneless 4th 550F (288ºC) 8 6 170°F (77ºC) Well

Fish 4th 550F (288ºC) 13 n/a 170°F (77ºC) Well

Shrimp 4th 550F (288ºC) 5 n/a 170°F (77ºC) Well

Hamburger 1” thick 6th* 550F (288ºC) 5 4 135°F (57°C) Rare**

Hamburger 1” thick 6th* 550F (288ºC) 9 7 145ºF (63ºC) Medium-rare**

Hamburger 1” thick 6th* 550F (288ºC) 10 8 170°F (77ºC) Well

*Use flat handle rack in top position. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, **Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C) means

some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) The lowest temperature recommended by the USDA is 145°F

(63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC). All cook times shown are after 2 minutes of preheating.

Setting Oven Controls

Meat Probe

Use the probe feature for best results when cooking foods such

as roasts, hams or poultry, using a probe to check internal

temperature is the safest method to ensure properly cooked

food. Before using the meat probe read the important

information listed here:

Important:

• The probe feature must be set before setting the cooking

mode and oven temperature.

• If a timer is running when the meat probe is plugged in, the

control will sound a triple beep once and the timer will keep

running. The timer must be canceled before the probe

temperature can be set.

• If the meat probe is unplugged during cooking function the

oven will stop cooking and turn off.

• When the meat probe is set correctly, the control will signal

an alert when the internal food temperature reaches the

desired set target temperature. When active, the internal

food temperature is visible in the display during the cooking

process. This eliminates any guesswork or the need to open

the oven door to check the thermometer.

Proper placement of probe in food.

• Insert the probe so that the probe tip rests inside the center

of the thickest part of meat or food. For best results, do not

allow the probe to contact bone, fat, gristle, or the

cookware. For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into

the center of lowest large muscle or joint.

• For meatloaf or casseroles, insert the probe into center of

food. When cooking fish, insert meat probe just above the

gill.

• For whole poultry or turkey, fully insert the probe into the

thickest part of the breast.

To set probe:

1. Insert the probe into the food. Place prepared food on the

desired oven rack position and slide into the oven.

2. Plug the connector end of the probe into the probe recep-

tacle while the oven is still cool. The receptacle is located

on the upper left front oven cavity wall.

3. When the probe is inserted, an acceptance tone will sound.

Close the oven door.

4. The default temperature of 170°F appears in the display.

Press the

key or to set the desired probe

temperature between 140°F and 210°F. Once desired

temperature is set, the display will sound an acceptance

chime.

Note: The probe must be fully set before setting the oven mode

and temperature mode.

5. Set the oven mode to Accela Heat, Bake, Conv Bake, or

Conv Roast.

6. Set the oven temp control to the desired cooking tempera-

ture. The oven will begin heating.

7. An up arrow and current meat probe temperature will

appear in the display until the meat probe target tempera-

ture is reached. If the meat probe temperature exceeds the

maximum allowable temperature, the oven control will beep

and HOT will appear in the display for 40 seconds to alert

that the probe temperature is too high.

8. When the internal temperature of the food is within 10° of

the set temperature, the control will chime and a CHECK

FOOD reminder will appear in the display and will remain

in the display and continue to chime every 60 seconds for

five minutes or until the oven door is open.

Figure 18: Proper probe placement for poultry

Figure 19: Meat probe components

handle

probe

cable

probe

sensor

handle

receptacle

probe

connector

Setting Oven Controls

Meat Probe (cont’d)

9. Once the target temperature of the food is reached, the

control will chime to signal the end of cooking. At this time

the

will turn off and the display will show the FOOD

READY and HLd messages and the control will signal and

end of cycle tone every 60 seconds until the door is opened

or five minutes elapses.

10. The display will continue to show the set meat probe

temperature until either HLd ends or the meat probe is

disconnected from the receptacle.

Easy Probe

Easy Probe allows the user to monitor the temperature of the

meat while a cooking function is actively running. This feature

does not cancel the cooking function when the meat probe

temperature is reached. In order to activate the easy probe

feature, simply insert the meat probe while an active cooking

function is running. The probe temperature will immediately be

shown on the display.

Warm & Hold

Warm & Hold is perfect for keeping cooked foods at serving

temperature (170°F) for up to 3 hours.

Important: To use Warm & Hold without any other cooking

mode, both the Warm & Hold and Warm settings must be acti-

vated.

Warm & Hold tips:

• Always start with hot food. Do not use Warm & Hold to

heat cold food.

• Food in heat-safe glass and glass ceramic containers may

need higher temperature settings compared to food in

regular containers. Avoid repeated openings of the oven, it

will allow hot air to escape and the food to cool.

• Aluminum foil may be used to cover food to increase

moisture content.

To set Warm & Hold:

1. Turn the oven mode control to Warm & Hold.

2. Turn the oven temperature control to Warm. The display will

show HLd and the oven will warm to 170°F and remain at

that temperature for up to 3 hours unless canceled.

3. To cancel Warm & Hold, turn both the oven mode and oven

temperature controls to OFF.

Setting Warm

The Warm setting on the oven temperature control is pre-set to

maintain a temperature of 170°F (77°C) for up to 12 hours or

until canceled. For best quality, it is recommended for food to

be held in Warm for up to 3 hours. The feature may be used

with Bake, Conv Bake, or Conv Roast.

To set Warm:

1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.

2. Turn the oven mode selector to Bake, Conv Bake, or Conv

Roast.

3. Set the oven temperature selector to Warm. The indicator

light will blink and then an acceptance chime will sound.

4. The preheat indicator light will turn on and stay on until the

oven reaches 170°

5. To cancel Warm, turn the oven mode and oven temperature

controls to OFF.

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.

Bread Proof

The Bread Proof feature is pre-set to warm the oven to 100°F.

To turn on the Bread Proof feature:

1. Turn the oven temperature control to Bread Proof.

2. Turn the oven temperature mode to Warm & Hold, Bake,

Conv Bake, or Conv Roast.

3. The display will show PRF. The control will accept the setting

and PRF will change to show 100°F after preheating.

4. To turn off the Bread Proof feature turn the oven tempera-

ture control and oven mode control to OFF.

Setting Oven Controls

Setting the Sabbath Feature

This appliance provides special settings for

use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/

Holidays. For further assistance, guidelines

for proper usage, and a complete list of

models with the Sabbath feature, please visit

the web at www.star-k.org.

Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or

visual display changes on the oven control. The Sabbath feature

may only be used with the bake function. Once the oven is

properly set using bake with the Sabbath feature active, the

oven will remain on until cancelled. The Sabbath feature

overrides the factory preset 12 hour energy saving feature.

Important: The oven light will turn off during the Sabbath mode

and remain off until the Sabbath mode is canceled. The meat

probe feature is not available in Sabbath mode.

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

refrigerator 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 set the oven for baking and activate the Sabbath feature:

1. Be sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. Place

food in the oven.

2. Turn the oven mode selector to Bake.

3. Turn the oven temperature selector to the desired bake

temperature.

4. An acceptance chime will sound, the oven will start heating

and the LED lights will stop blinking and remain on.

5. To enter Sabbath mode press and hold the key for

about 3 seconds. The control will sound an acceptance

chime and SAB will appear in the display below the time of

day.

Note: During the Sabbath mode all normal sounds of the oven

control will be turned off. However the control will allow any

sounds associated with alarms.

During Sabbath operation the oven temperature may be

changed by adjusting the oven temperature selector. The oven

will remain in Sabbath until canceled by the user.

To turn off the Sabbath feature:

1. Turning the oven mode selector and the oven temperature

selector to the OFF position will cancel BAKE only.

2. To turn off the Sabbath feature press and hold the oven

light key for about 3 seconds.

3. The acceptance chime will sound and SAB will disappear

from the display. Be sure both oven selectors are returned to

the OFF positions

Power failure while using Sabbath feature:

Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven

will shut off. When power is returned, SF (Sabbath Failure) will

be displayed, and the oven will not turn back on automatically.

If your food was nearly fully cooked, you may allow the

trapped heat in the oven to finish the cooking process.

Otherwise, you should remove the food when the power failure

occurs because you may only start the oven once during the

Sabbath/Jewish holidays.

To turn off the Sabbath Failure (SF) message:

1. Turn the oven mode selector and the oven temperature

selector to the OFF position.

2. Press and hold the key for at least 3 seconds.

3. SF will disappear from the display, and the oven may be

used with all normal functions.

Figure 20: Oven display showing Sabbath mode

Setting Oven Controls

Adjusting the Oven Temperature

The temperature in the oven is pre-set at the factory. When first

using the oven, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures.

Important note: 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 to

40 degrees from actual temperatures.

If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for the

temperature you select, you can adjust the actual oven temper

ature to be more or less than what is displayed by accessing the

UPO (User Programmable Offset).

Before adjusting, test a recipe by using a temperature setting

higher or lower than the recommended temperature. The baking

results should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is

needed.

Important: Before making a temperature adjustment, make sure

both the oven mode and oven temperature selector knobs are in

the OFF position.

To adjust the oven temperature:

1. When the oven is idle, press and hold the light key for 3

seconds until the display sounds an acceptance chime. AUd

should appear in the display.

2. Press the key until UPO appears and the default

setting of 0° (or the last offset temperature) is showing.

3. Press the or key until the desired temperature

change (offset) is reached. The display will change ± 5°

with each key press to a maximum of

+ 35° or a minimum

– 35°F.

Once the new offset appears in the display, release the key and

the control will accept the change.

4. To return the display to normal, press and hold until an

acceptance chime sounds. The display will return to show

the time of day.

Note: Changing the UPO will not affect the broil or self clean

temperatures.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven

control settings. The following options have settings that can be

modified and may have been changed since the appliance was

new:

• Continuous bake or 6 hour energy savings mode (ES)

• Silent or audible control (Aud)

• Oven temperature adjustments (UPO)

To rest user preferences to original factory setting:

1. Press and hold the light key for 3 seconds until the display

changes to show a user preference.

2. Use the to scroll until rST appears.

3. Press the arrow key on the right side of the display until yES

appears in the display and release the key.

4. The control will accept the change and all the user prefer-

ences will return to factory settings (default).

5. To exit the user preferences, press and hold the for 3

seconds and the display will return to show the time of day.

Important: Choosing the yES reset option will return all user

preferences to their default settings.

Figure 21: UPO shown at default setting

Figure 22: UPO set to +10° (L) and -10° (R)

Figure 23: Oven control ready to reset

Setting Oven Controls

Clean

The clean feature uses very high temperatures (well above

normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely

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

with a damp cloth.

What to expect during the clean cycle:

While in clean mode, sounds of metal expansion and contrac-

tion are normal. Odors are normal as the food soil is being

removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent. If heavy

spills are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and

cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe

and should not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan

during the clean cycle.

Important:

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

any part of the oven interior. Do not clean the oven door

gasket. Take care not to rub, damage, or remove the gasket

or use any cleaning substances on the oven door gasket

(Figure 24). Doing so could cause damage and reduce the

efficiency of the oven’s performance.

• Clean any soil from the oven frame, door liner outside the

oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of

the oven bottom with soap and water (Figure 24).

• Remove any excessive spills from the oven cavity before

starting the self-cleaning 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 a high sugar or acid content

(such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie filling)

to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even

after cleaning.

• Do not use aluminum foil or any other liners in the oven.

These items are not made to withstand the very high

temperatures of a clean cycle and will melt.

• This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks

which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

Do not clean this vegetable lubrication off the racks. It is

important that the sides of the oven racks always have a

light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack

performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the

sides of the rack after every self-clean cycle or when the

rack becomes difficult to slide.

• If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self

clean cycle, remember to allow time for the oven to cool

down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes

about one hour. A 3 hour clean cycle will actually take

about 4 hours to complete.

• The timers do not function during a clean cycle.

Setting the Clean Cycle Duration

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

other part of the oven with aluminum foil or with any other liners

or materials. Doing so will block heat distribution, produce poor

baking results, and cause permanent damage to the oven

interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the

oven).

• The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes

given off during the clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to

another well-ventilated room.

• Remove all items from the oven including cookware,

utensils, and any aluminum foil.

• During the clean cycle, the outside of the oven can become

very hot to the touch.

• Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance.

During self-clean the appliance may become very hot to

the touch.

• Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the

automatic door locking system.

• Use caution when opening the door after the cleaning cycle

is completed. The oven may still be very hot.

• Stand to the side of the oven door when opening the door

to allow hot air or steam to escape.

• The oven bake and broil elements may appear to have

cooled after they have been turned off. The elements may

still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are

touched before they have cooled.

Figure 24: Cleaning around oven gasket

Setting Oven Controls

To set the controls for a cleaning cycle:

It is recommended to use a 2 hour clean cycle for light soils, a 3

hour cycle for average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils.

1. Turn both the oven mode and oven temperature selectors to

CLEAN. The display will show a 3 hour time (normal clean).

2. Use the and

keys to select a 2 or 4 hour time if

desired.

3. Once the control accepts a clean time, the REMOVE RACKS

message will blink in the display. If the door is open the

CLOSE DOOR message will also appear. If the user does

not shut the door within 3 minutes of the display showing

the door open message, the control will cancel the Clean

function.

4. After the REMOVE RACKS message ends the oven door will

begin locking. Do not attempt to open the door while the

motor door latch mechanism is locking or when any locking

indicators or displays are showing. The oven door should be

completely locked in about 15 seconds.

5. CLn and the lock icon will appear in the display when the

door is fully locked. The oven will start the Clean function.

6. The time left in the clean will be displayed under the CLn

message.

When the Clean time ends:

1. CLn will change to Hot in the display and the lock icon will

remain visible. The oven door remains locked until the oven

has cooled to a safe temperature

2. When the temperature drops to the safe level, the display

will fade out Hot from the timer display. The motor door

lock unlocks automatically. Do not attempt to open the oven

door until the lock icon disappears from the display. The

oven door should completely unlock in about 15 seconds.

3. The display will then fade in

--- (dashes) to prompt user to

rotate both the oven mode and temperature selector knobs

to the OFF position.

Important note: Do not force the oven door open when the self-

clean is active. This can damage the automatic door locking

system. The oven may still be very hot, be sure to stand to the

side of the oven door when opening after a clean cycle to allow

any heat or steam to escape.

If 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 Clean again.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven

Before cleaning any part of the oven, ensure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as

possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later.

Surface Type Recommendation

Aluminum, plastic, or vinyl trim

Painted body parts

Painted decorative trims

Plastic

Use hot, soapy water and dry with a clean cloth. Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish

detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area

with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on

a soft cloth first. 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 may damage

the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper

towels. They will damage the finish.

Control panel

Control keypad membrane

Decorative trim (some models)

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

and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass

cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. 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.

Stainless Steel (some models) Only use cleaners and polishes specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel. Always

rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high concentra-

tions of chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Wipe

excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future

oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a cloth

or sponge. Use clean water to rinse; use a cloth to dry.

Porcelain enamel broiler pan and

Insert (available by mail order)

Door liner and body parts

Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of

clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper

towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a

soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the

porcelain may become damaged during future heating.

Oven interior Remove oven racks from the oven cavity before cleaning the oven interior. Use a mild,

abrasive cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.

Porcelain oven racks

Porcelain Glide racks

This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks which can remain in the oven during

the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable lubrication off the racks. It is important that

the sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal

rack performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every

self-clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide

See “Caring for glide racks” on

page 26.

Oven door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well.

You may use a glass cleaner on the outside door glass. Do not immerse the door in water. Do

not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner 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.The oven gasket is essential for a good seal. It is located on the inner frame of the

door and visible when the door is opened. Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self clean

models, the oven door gasket is made of a woven material. Care should be taken not to rub,

damage, or remove this gasket.

Care and Cleaning

General Cleaning

Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are

turned off and the oven is cool. Ammonia must be rinsed before

operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear rubber gloves

when cleaning the appliance manually. Remove spillovers and heavy

soiling as soon as possible.

Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an

entire oven 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 trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil or any other oven liners or

materials to line the oven bottom. The high heat of the oven can melt

these materials to the oven cavity and ruin the oven. These types of

materials can also reduce the effectiveness of the air circulation in the

oven and produce poor baking results.

•Aluminum foil - Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this

manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of

electric shock or fire.

•Oven racks - Do not use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks.

Using a liner in the oven restricts the heat and air flow needed to

obtain the best possible cooking results for any oven.

• During self clean the oven temperature can become hot enough to

melt aluminum cookware and utensils or aluminum foil if left in the

oven. This could result in permanent damage to the oven interior

and porcelain finish.

Adhere to the following precautions when using spray oven cleaners:

• Do not spray cleaner on the electrical controls or switches because

it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

• Do not spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, broiler

drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the oven, plastic

or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.

Broiler Pan Cleaning Tips

To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the

oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use hot pads because the broiler

pan is extremely hot. Pour off grease. Soak the pan in hot, soapy water.

Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use. If necessary,

use soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring may scratch the grid.

Replacing the Oven Lights

The interior oven lights are 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 (See Figure 25).

Be sure the oven is unplugged or power is turned off and all parts are

cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for

protection against possible broken glass. Do not allow your fingers to

touch the new bulb when replacing. This will shorten the life of the bulb.

Use a paper towel or cotton glove while handling the new bulb when

installing.

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

appliance

2. Remove interior oven light shield by turning a quarter turn counter-

clockwise.

3. Replace bulb with a new T-4 type Halogen 25 watt appliance

bulb.

4. Replace glass oven light shield by rotating clockwise.

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

appliance back in).

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

Figure 25: Halogen light

Care and Cleaning

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door

The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat

with the inside of the door facing down.

To prevent possible burns, do not attempt to remove the oven

door until the oven has completely cooled.

To remove the oven door:

1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor

(Figure 26).

2. Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front

of the oven until the lock stops. You may have to apply a

little pressure on the lock to pull it up (Figure 27 and

Figure 28).

3. Grasp the door by the sides, and close the door until the

door frame makes contact with unlocked hinges.

4. Pull the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the

top of the door toward the appliance to completely

disengage the hinge levers (Figure 29).

To replace the oven door:

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

Do not use the oven door handle (Figure 29).

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

position. Carefully insert the hinge levers into the oven

frame until you feel the hinge levers are seated into the

hinge notches. The hinge arms must be fully seated into the

hinge notches before the oven door can be fully opened.

3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (Figure 26).

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

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

position (Figure 27 and Figure 28).

5. Close the oven door.

IMPORTANT!

Special Door Care Instructions - Most oven doors contain glass

that can break.

Read the following recommendations:

• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully

in place.

• 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 tim

Figure 26: Location of hinges

Figure 27: Hinge locked

Figure 28: Unlocking hinge

Figure 29: Remove (and replace) door

Oven door

hinge

locations

Door frame ﬂush

with hinge lock

Hinge

notch

Care and Cleaning

Caring for glide racks

Handle oven racks only when they are cool.

After cooking or after the self clean cycle, racks will be very hot

and can cause burns.

Important notes:

• The Glide rack is porcelain enameled and may be left in

the oven to be cleaned during the self-clean cycle. After the

cycle, or anytime the gliding is rough, the Glide rack

extension tracks should be treated with graphite lubrication.

• Do not use cooking oil, cooking spray, or other oil-based

lubrication products on the glide rack extension tracks. Use

only the graphite lubrication in this area. To order graphite

lubrication, contact your installer, servicer, or dealer.

• The rack support (see step 7 image) on each side of the

rack will contact the oven wall, and must always have a

light coating of vegetable oil. Apply a thin layer of

vegetable oil to the rack supports after every self clean or

when the rack becomes difficult to reposition in the oven.

To lubricate the glide rack:

1. Remove the rack from the oven. Place the rack on a large

flat surface covered with newspaper or scrap cloth. Fully

extend the rack.

2. Wipe away debris and crumbs from the glide track using a

cloth or sponge.

3. Shake graphite lubrication very well before applying. Place

four drops of graphite lubrication along the bottom tracks

(as shown in area circled in figure below). Repeat on both

sides of the glide rack.

4. Extend and return the glide rack several times to distribute

the lubricant.

5. Turn glide rack over. Place four drops of graphite lubrica-

tion along the top tracks. Repeat on both sides of the glide

rack.

6. Extend and return the glide rack several times to distribute

the lubricant.

7. Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the rack support on

each side of the glide rack. Keeping the rack supports

lightly lubricated allows the entire rack to slide easily when

changing rack positions.

8. Replace rack in oven right-side up.

Rack Supports

Apply thin vegetable oil layer

BEFORE YOU CALL

For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting

meat or baking casseroles.

The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions

Baking Problems Causes Corrections

Cookies and biscuits burn on

the bottom.

• Cookies and biscuits put into oven

before the preheating time is

completed.

• Oven rack is overcrowded or rack

position too low.

• Dark pans absorb heat too fast.

• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food

in oven.

• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1 cm to

10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.

• Use a medium weight baking sheet.

Cakes too dark on top or

bottom

• Cakes put in oven before preheating

time is completed.

• Rack position too high or too low.

• Oven too hot.

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing

food in the oven.

• Use proper rack position for baking needs.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.

Cakes not done in center • Oven too hot.

• Incorrect pan size.

• Pan not centered in oven.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.

• Use pan size suggested in recipe.

• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 2” to 4” (5.1 cm

to 10.2 cm) of space on all sides of pan.

Cakes not level. • Oven not level.

• Pan too close to oven wall or rack

overcrowded.

• Pan warped.

• Oven light left on while baking.

• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center

of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installa-

tion instructions for leveling the oven.

• Be sure to allow 2” to 4” (5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) of clearance on all

sides of each pan in the oven.

• Do not use dented or warped pans.

• Keep oven light off while baking.

Foods not done when cooking

time is over.

• Oven too cool.

• Oven overcrowded.

• Oven door opened too frequently.

• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and bake

for the recommended time.

• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be

used for baking.

• Open the oven door only after shortest recommended baking time.

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 Solution

Oven control panel beeps and

displays error codes

• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.

• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. When this occurs an E or F will show in the

display. Turn both oven selectors to the OFF position.

• Try bake or broil function again.

• If the F or E code error repeats, turn off power to appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower

appliance. Set clock with correct time of day.

• Try bake or broil function again. If fault recurs, turn both selectors to OFF and call for service.

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 oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. If you feel the oven is too

hot or cool, see “Adjusting the Oven Temperature” on page 20.

Accela-Heat performs poorly • Accela-Heat not used correctly. This cooking function is intended for convenience, precooked,

and other specific foods. See “Accela-Heat” on page 12 and follow best practices.

Appliance is not level. • Be sure floor is level, strong and stable enough to adequately support oven. If floor is sagging or

sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.

• Kitchen cabinet alignment may make oven appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square and

have sufficient room for appliance clearance.

Cannot move appliance easily. • Cabinets not square or are built in too tight to allow clearance for appliance. Contact builder or

installer to make appliance accessible.

Appliance does not operate. • Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. If electricity to home is working, check

fuse box or breaker.

• Call your local electric company for service outage information.

• Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-844-553-6667 for service (see back cover).

Flames inside oven or smoking

from oven vent.

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

excessive spills before starting oven.

• If flames or excessive smoke are present see “Using the Broil Feature” on page 16.

Self Clean does not work • Oven control not set properly. Make sure the oven door is closed.

Oven does not operate. • The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven. See

“Setting the Clock” on page 10.

• Be sure oven controls are set properly. See “Setting Oven Controls” beginning on page 9 and

review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual.

Soil not completely removed

after Self Clean

• Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting Self Clean.

• Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the 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.

Before You Call

Oven smokes excessively when

broiling

• Incorrect setting. See “Using the Broil Feature” on page 16.

• Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between

the meat and broil element. 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 racks do not slide easily • This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks which can remain in the oven during the

self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable lubrication off the racks. It is important that the

sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack

performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self-

clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide.

Glide rack does not slide

smoothly

• Glide rack needs lubrication. For instructions on how to care for your Glide rack, see “Caring

for glide racks” on page 26.

Oven light does not work. • Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the Oven Lights” on page 24.

Fan noise occurring after oven

is turned off

• Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool

internal electronic components. It is normal for this fan to continue to run for an extended

period of time, even when the oven is off.

llame al 1-800-553-6667

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call 1-844-553-6667, and in Canada call 1-800-469-4663.

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