Owner Manual Gas Range
The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 3). 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.
Figure 3: Do not block oven vent location
Warning: Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt to the interior of the oven.
Caution: Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks
To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).
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 4: Oven rack types
Oven Rack Descriptions
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Warning: To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size.
It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations before operating the cooktop burners.
Important notes:
On round style burners, the burner cap lip (See Figure 5) should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level.
Figure 5: Burner cap lip placement
Refer to Figure 6 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement.
Figure 6: Burner cap placement
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly seated (See Figure 7). When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click. Please note that the burner cap should not move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps are correctly in place on oval burner heads.
Figure 7: Checking the fit
Caution: Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Figure 8: Burner grates placement
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess (See Figure 8).
Caution: 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 range cooktop.
Important: Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop.
For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms that rest level on the surface burner grate. Before using cookware, check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 9).
Figure 9: Testing cookware
Important: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.
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).
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 however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Caution: Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.
Figure 10: Correct and incorrect flame settings
For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations in Table 1 as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking.)
For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.
Table 1: Flame size recommendations
*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using cookware made from different materials.
Caution: Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.
The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center burner.
The larger POWER burners (on some models) or TURBO BOIL burner (on some models) are recommended for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
To set surface burners:
Caution: 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 range cooktop.
Caution: Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface.
Caution: When operating the oven, it is possible for residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above the oven door.
Figure 11: Surface control knob
Important notes:
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. An entry error tone (three short beeps) will sound if the entry of the temperature or time is below the minimum allowable setting or above the maximum setting for the cooking feature. The error tone will also sound any time a key is pressed if the entry is determined to be an invalid selection.
Important note:
The oven control works with both the numeric keypad and the Up / Down arrow keys. For cooking functions (Bake, Broil, Convec Bake, Convec Convert, Convec Roast, and Slow Cook) as well as for the Timer ON/OFF and the CLOCK functions, you may press the Up / Down arrows to adjust the temperature in addition to (or instead of) using the digital keys. Regardless of the method you choose, always press the START key to start the desired function.
Please be aware that the Up / Down arrow keys will not operate with the following functions: Warmer Drawer, Add 1 Minute, and Warm & Hold. If an arrow key is pressed in an attempt to program any given function that is invalid, the control will sound a triple beep.
Table 2: Minimum and maximun control settings
When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (See Figure 12). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven.
Figure 12: 12:00 in display before setting the clock
To set clock to 1:30:
.
.Important note: The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean, Delay Start, or cooking feature is active.
The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set timer for 5 minutes:
to start the timer. When set time ends, END will show in the display and the control will sound a beep three times every 30 seconds until Timer ON/OFF key is pressed.To cancel the timer when active, press Timer ON/OFF again.
Important note:
Use the Add 1 Minute feature to set additional minutes to the timer. Each press of the key will add 1 additional minute. If Add 1 Minute is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute.
To add 2 minutes to the timer:
Press Add 1 Minute twice.
The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours. To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode:
for 6 seconds.
to accept the choice.
Figure 13: 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings
The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this feature to bake continuously.
To change between continuous bake or 12 hour energy saving feature:
to accept choice.
Figure 14: 12 hr energy saving (L) and continuous setting (R)
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:
to accept the choice.Important note: The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the cooking process or if a Delay Start has been set or Self Clean is active.
Figure 15: Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius
Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones.
To set for silent or audible mode:
to accept the choice.
Figure 16: Display showing audible and silent operation
The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys.
To activate the oven lockout features:
To cancel the oven lockout feature:
Important note:
The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Oven lights will not operate during a self clean cycle.
Press 
to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever the oven door is closed.
The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven interior and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place whenever the oven is in use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing Oven Light (some models)” on page 36.
Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven.
Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 500°F (260°C).
To set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F:
Caution: Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
. The word BAKE will appear on the display.
.Radiant bake rack positions:
Important note: The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to bake for a longer period, see “Setting Cook Time” on page 19 for detailed information.
Baking tips
Figure 17: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 18: Oven rack positions
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.
To program oven to bake with oven default temperature of 350°F and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
Warning: 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 accept.
. The word BAKE will appear on the display.When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window, and the oven will shutoff automatically (See Figure 19). The oven control will beep three times every 30 seconds as a reminder until 
is pressed.
Figure 19: Display showing cooking has ended
Important note:
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has started:
or 
and release when the desired temperature or cook time setting appears in the display. When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display. The oven control will beep three times every minute until 
STOP is pressed.Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly.
To program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5:30, to shut-off automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375°F:
Warning: 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.
Caution: Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burn
to accept. to accept. .When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window, and the oven will shut off automatically (See Figure 19). The oven control will beep three times every 30 seconds as a reminder until key is pressed.
Important note: Delay Start may be set using a 24 hr clock. To set clock for 24 Hr operation, See “Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode” on page 16 for more information. The Delay Start feature may be used with Convection Bake, Convection Roast, Convection Convert, Bake, Slow Cook, and Self Clean functions. Delay Start or Cook Time will not operate with the Broil function.
Benefits of convection cooking include:
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 500°F (260°C).
To set Convection Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F:
..
Figure 20: Air movement using convection
Important notes:
Suggestions for Convec Bake:
Figure 21: Baking on multiple levels
Baking tips
The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convection fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the Conv Roast function will be juicier, and poultry will be crisp on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside.
Conv Roast may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C).
Suggestions for Convection Roast:
To set Convection Roast with a default oven set temperature of 350°F:
. .Important note:
Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to the lower temperature required for convection baking.
When Conv Convert is used with a timed Conv Bake setting of 20 minutes or more, the Conv Convert function will display a CF message as a reminder to check food when the bake time is 75% complete (See Figure 22). At this time the oven control will sound one long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time has finished.
Figure 22: Check Food reminder shown in display.
To add Convection Convert to Convection Bake function using default oven set temperature of 350°F:
.To program oven for Convection Convert with oven default temperature of 350°F and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
..To cancel Conv Convert at any time, press .
To program oven for Convection Convert with recipe temperature of 425°F and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
...Important note:
Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).
The suggested broil settings are recommendations only (See Table 3). Depending on cooking preferences, you can increase or decrease cooking times or move food to a different rack position. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely.
To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F:
. To set to a lower broil temperature, press and hold the Down arrow key until the desired temperature is reached. The lowest setting the oven control will accept for Broil is 400°F. To adjust the Broil temperature, press Broil again and then the Up or Down arrow key to set the desired temperature..Caution: Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
Warning: Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on fire. Flour may be explosive.
Important notes:
Figure 23: Broiler pan/insert
Figure 24: Rack positions
Table 3: Suggested Broil Setting1
1. For steaks, cook times are suggestions and should only be used as a guide.
The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures for longer periods of time. Slow Cook is ideal for roasting beef, pork and poultry. Slow cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but will not burn the outside as it seals in the meat’s juices.
Two Slow Cook settings are available: high (Hi) and low (Lo). The high setting is best for cooking foods between 4 and 5 hours. The low setting is best for cooking foods up to 9 hours or longer.
Some tips for best results when using Slow Cook:
Important note:
To set Slow Cook:
Warning: 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 activate Slow Cook..Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut-off automatically. Warm & Hold will keep the oven temperature at 170° F (77°C).
To set Warm & Hold:
. Warm & Hold will automatically turn on and then turn off after 3 hours unless cancelled.To turn Warm & Hold off at any time, press .
To add Warm & Hold to turn ON after baking 45 minutes with a set temperature of 425°F:
Warning: 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 accept.. When the cook time is over, the Warm & Hold will automatically turn ON. The Warm & Hold function will automatically turn OFF after 3 hours.Important note:
This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. Sabbath mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the oven control. Bake heating is the only cooking feature available while in the Sabbath mode. Oven controls are locked during Sabbath mode.
You must first set the Bake feature and temperature(s) needed for the oven, the Cook Time, and Delay Start options (if needed). Any settings made prior to setting the Sabbath mode will be visible in the displays. The Cook Time option, if set prior to the Sabbath mode, will give one audible alert at the end of Cook Time.
The Sabbath mode will override the factory preset 12 hour energy saving mode, and the appliance will stay on until the cooking features are cancelled. If any of the cooking features are cancelled when the appliance is in the Sabbath mode, no audible or visual indicators will be available to verify the cancellation.
If the oven interior lights are needed, be sure to activate them prior to setting the Sabbath mode. Once the oven light is turned on and the Sabbath mode is active, the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are turned off. The oven door will not activate the interior oven lights when the oven door is opened or closed.
It is recommended that any oven temperature modification made within an active Sabbath mode be followed with two presses of the START key. This will insure the oven remains on even if an attempt is made to set the oven temperature outside of its temperature range. If the oven temperature is set outside of the temperature range, the oven will default to the nearest available temperature. Try to set the desired oven temperature again.
Warning: 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 program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of 350°F and activate the Sabbath feature:
.
Figure 25: Oven set for Sabbath baking.
Important note:
, and . All other keys should not be used once the Sabbath feature is active. (for Jewish Holidays only).To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active:
Press .
To turn off the Sabbath feature:
Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone, and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.
What to do during a power failure or power interruption after the Sabbath feature was activated:
Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven will shut-off. When power is restored the oven will not turn back on automatically. The oven will remember that it is set for the Sabbath, and the oven display will show the message SF for Sabbath failure (See Figure 26).
Figure 26: Display showing Sabbath failure
The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the Sabbath feature, however the oven cannot be turned back on until after the Sabbath/Holidays. After the Sabbath observance turn off the Sabbath feature. Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start keys for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to turn the Sabbath feature off. SF will disappear from the display, and the oven may be used with all normal functions.
Important: The induction cooktop will not operate when the oven is set for Sabbath Day feature. The cooktop displays will show the cooktop lockout - - messages whenever the Sabbath Day feature is active.
Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure accurate baking temperatures. 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 calibrated settings.
To increase (+) or decrease (-) the oven temperature by 20°F:
to accept change.Important note:
Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to these settings. The following options may have been modified since the appliance was new:
To restore oven control to factory default settings:
Caution: If you choose to restore any of the options to a factory default setting using this method, all of the above user settings will be restored to the factory default settings. This includes the oven temperature offset that will reset to (0) zero.
. The control has been reset with the default settings.Warm & Ready™ Drawer
The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls, and pastries. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer; always start with hot food.
The warmer drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates. All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality.
Important note: Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean up. Use only utensils and cookware recommended by the manufacturer for use in the keep warm drawer.
Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions
Warning: Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. 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 range.
Warning: Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended 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.
Caution: Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned.
The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in two ways:
Figure 27: Upright position
Figure 28: Downward position
Warmer Drawer Indicator Light
The indicator light is located above the warmer drawer thermostat control knob. It turns on when the control is set and stays on until the control is turned off.
Setting Warmer Drawer
To set warmer drawer:
Warning: 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.
Caution: Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot and you can be burned.
Important notes:
Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer
To remove the warmer drawer:
Warning: Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer.
To replace the warmer drawer:
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth.
The Self Clean function on this model can be programmed for any duration between 2 and 4 hours. Use the numeric keypad or the Up / Down arrow keys. Each arrow key pressed changes the time by 1 minute up or down. Press START.
Read before starting Self Clean. Be sure to read all following caution and important statements before starting a self clean cycle.
Caution: 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.
Caution: Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom, or any part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause permanent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribution, and will met to the oven interior.
Caution: 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.
Caution: 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.
Important notes:
Important notes:
Setting Self Clean
To set self clean:
to activate Self Clean.As soon as Self Clean becomes active, a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. Do not attempt to open the oven door (allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven).
Once the oven door has locked, CLEAN will appear in the display indicating Self Clean has started.
When Self Clean is finished:
Caution: 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.
Setting Delay Start Self Clean
To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o’clock:
to accept.If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active:
.Important note:
Table 4: Cleaning recommendations
| Surface Type | Recommendation |
|---|---|
|
Control knobs |
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position. Grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft, then push knob into place. |
| Control panel Control keypad membrane Decorative trim (some models) |
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate oven lockout (on some models), and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping control panel, especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel. |
| Porcelain enamel parts and door liner |
Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammoniasoaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. |
| Oven interior |
For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For important cleaning precautions, read all the instructions in“Self Clean” on page 28. |
| Oven racks |
Remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting Self Clean. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and then replace in oven. |
| 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 glass of the oven door. 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. |
|
Cooktop surface |
Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” instructions on page 31. |
| Stainless Steel (some models) |
Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lintfree cloth. Always be sure to 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. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth. |
Refer to Table 4 for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range.
Caution: Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Caution: Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Warning: 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.
Warning: Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.
Caution: To avoid possible burns, do not attempt any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to completely cool.
Caution: Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency.
Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches.
Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
Cleaning Recessed and Contoured Areas of Cooktop
If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To clean surface burner grates:
To clean burner caps:
Figure 33: Cooktop burner head
For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head and slots. To clean, first use a clean damp cloth to soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean.
Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing hard or it could be damaged.
To clean the burner head ignition ports:
Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port (Refer to Figure 33; round style shown; oval burner on some models not shown).
Important notes:
The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use.
Figure 34: Replacing the oven light
To replace the interior oven light bulb:
Caution: Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
Caution: To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area.
Caution: The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.
To remove the oven door:
To replace oven door:
Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Follow these recommendations:
Figure 35: Oven hinge locations
Figure 36: Hinge lock/unlock positions
Figure 37: How to remove door
Figure 38: Hinge pin locations
Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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.
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Baking Problems |
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Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
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Cakes too dark on top or bottom
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Cakes not done in center
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Cakes not level.
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Foods not done when cooking time is over.
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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:
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| Poor baking results |
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| Appliance is not level. |
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Cannot move appliance easily. |
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| Entire appliance does not operate. |
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| Oven portion of appliance does not operate. |
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Oven light does not work. |
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| Oven smokes excessively when broiling. |
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Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent. |
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| Oven control panel beeps and displays any F code error. |
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Self Clean does not work. |
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| Soil not completely removed after Self Clean. |
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| Oven racks discolored. |
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Convection fan does not rotate. |
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| Surface burners do not ignite. |
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Surface burner flame uneven or only part way around burner cap. |
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Surface burner flame is too high. |
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Surface burner flame is orange. |
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Reference file: Kenmore 74233 5.0 Cu. Ft. Freestanding Gas Range Stainless Steel
Additionally, the document applies to other Kenmore models: 790.7433, 790.7434*
