User Manual Kenmore 74233 5.0 Cu. Ft. Freestanding Gas Range Stainless Steel

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Table of contents

• Before Setting Oven Controls
• Setting Surface Controls
• Oven Controls
• Care & Cleaning
• Troubleshooting

Owner Manual Gas Range

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

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

• Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions.
• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions.
• To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat.

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.

Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating the Surface Burners

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:

• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

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

Installing Burner Grates

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.

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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).

Using Proper Cookware

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.

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting).

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.

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size

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.

Home Canning

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.

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
  Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.

Setting Surface Controls

Setting Surface Burners

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.

1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (See Figure 11).
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE position. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.

Figure 11: Surface control knob

Important notes:

• Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the control knob setting remains in the LITE position.
• When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position, all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time. This can cause uneven heating results.
• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting.

Oven Controls

1. Bake - Use to start a normal Bake function.
2. Broil - Use to select Broil function.
3. Convec Bake - Use to select Conv Bake function.
4. Convec Convert - Use to select Conv Convert function.
5. Convec Roast - Use to select Conv Roast function.
6. Slow Cook - Use to select Slow Cook function.
7. Warmer Drawer - Use to select warmer drawer function.
8. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
9. START - Use to start oven functions.
10. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to adjust settings and adjust temperature and times.
11. STOP - Use to cancel any oven function previously entered except clock and timer.
12. 0-9 keypad - Use to enter oven temperatures and times.
13. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer.
14. Add 1 Minute - Use to add one minute to the timer. This works with the kitchen timer and does not affect any cook time or start time functions.
15. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end of set time.
16. Delay Start - Use with Bake, Conv Bake, Conv Concert, and Self Clean functions to program a delayed start time.
17. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4 hr Self-Clean cycle.
18. Oven Lock - Use to lock oven door and oven functions.
19. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
20. CLOCK - Use to set time of day.

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings

All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched. 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

Setting Clock

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:

1. Press .
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up / Down arrow keys until 130 appears in the display.
3. Press .

Important note: The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean, Delay Start, or cooking feature is active.

Setting Timer

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:

1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 5 appears in the display.
3. Press 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:

• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It serves as an extra minute timer that will beep when the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while using any of the other oven functions.
• When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display counts down in minutes and seconds. With less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active during a cooking process, the timer will show in the display. To view the status of any other active oven function, press the key of the cooking function once and it will appear in the display for a few seconds.

Add 1 Minute

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.

Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode

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:

1. Press and hold for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hr day or 24 Hr day display modes (See Figure 13).
3. Press to accept the choice.

Figure 13: 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings

Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour Energy Saving

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:

1. Press and hold Timer ON/OFF for 6 seconds
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hour OFF or Stay On feature (See Figure 14).
3. Press to accept choice.

Figure 14: 12 hr energy saving (L) and continuous setting (R)

Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC)

The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or ºC oven temperatures.

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

1. Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds.
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display modes (See Figure 15).
3. Press 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

Setting Silent or Audible Control mode

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:

1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between bEEP On or bEEP OFF (See Figure 16).
3. Press to accept the choice.

Figure 16: Display showing audible and silent operation

Setting Oven Lockout

The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock the oven control keys.

To activate the oven lockout features:

1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds. The motor driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once door is locked, the word DOOR with a lock icon will appear in the display. The Oven Lockout function locks the cooktop on this model.

To cancel the oven lockout feature:

1. Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds. The motor door latch will begin unlocking the oven door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely unlock.
2. When the word DOOR with a lock icon no longer displays, the oven door may be opened, and the oven control keypad will be available for use.

Important note:

• To avoid damage to the oven door latching mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the word DOOR with a lock icon is displayed.
• If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is active, the control will triple beep indicating the key action is not available when the oven lockout feature is active. The Oven Lockout function locks the cooktop on this model.

Operating Oven Lights

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.

Setting Bake

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.

1. Press Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 4 2 5 appears in the display.
3. Press . The word BAKE will appear on the display.
   To cancel Bake at any time, press .

Radiant bake rack positions:

• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.
• When baking using two oven racks, position bakeware as shown in Figure 17. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware, resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
• Glass cookware is a slow heat conductor. May require reducing oven temperature.
• Minimize opening of the oven door. Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven.
• For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes, pastries, and breads, use the regular bake function for best results.

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

• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See Figure 18).
• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place pans as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17: Baking on multiple levels

Figure 18: Oven rack positions

Setting Cook Time

Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends.

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.

1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 0 appears in the display.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Bake.
5. Press . 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:

• The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake, Convection Bake, Convection Roast, and Slow Cook. Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function.
• The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless oven is set for continuous cooking.

To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking has started:

1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. Press or and release when the desired 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.

Setting Delay Start

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

1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 5 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 5 0 appears in the display.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Delay Start.
5. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 5 3 0 appears in the display.
6. Press to accept.
7. Press Bake.
8. Enter 3 7 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 7 5 appears in the display.
9. Press .

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.

Convection Bake

Benefits of convection cooking include:

• Foods can cook up to 25 to 30% faster.
• Multiple rack baking.
• When using convection, use cookware or pans with low sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly.

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:

1. Press Convec Bake.
2. Press .
   To cancel Convection Bake at any time, press .

Figure 20: Air movement using convection

Important notes:

• The convection fan on a gas range will not begin rotating until Convec Bake has been into the cycle for six minutes.
• If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed.
• When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.

Suggestions for Convec Bake:

• For optimum cooking results, it is recommended to preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies, biscuits, and breads.
• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s recommended oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe’s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
• For best results when using a single oven rack, place rack in position 2 or 3 (See Figure 20). When using two oven racks, place in positions 1 and 4. When using three oven racks, place in positions 1, 3, and 6 (use offset rack only in position 6).
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.

Figure 21: Baking on multiple levels

Baking tips

• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See Figure 20).
• 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.
• Use cookware or pans with low sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly.
• Glass cookware may require reduced temperatures.

Setting Conv Roast

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:

• Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Convection Roast. Since Convection Roast cooks food faster, reduce the cook time by 25% from the recommended cook time of your recipe. If necessary, increase cooking time until the desired doneness is obtained.
• The broiler pan will catch grease drippings, and the grid will help prevent splatters. The roasting rack will hold the meat. Use the offset rack on rack position 1.
• Do not cover foods when dry roasting because this will prevent the meat from browning properly.

To set Convection Roast with a default oven set temperature of 350°F:

1. Press Convec Roast.
2. Press .
   To cancel Convection Roast at any time, press .

Important note:

• After 6 minutes, the convection fan will begin rotating once Conv Bake, Conv Roast, or Conv Convert has been activated.
• If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed.
• It is not recommended to roast chicken on a roasting rack.
  Use a deep pan instead.

Setting Conv Convert

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:

1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Press Conv Convert.
   To cancel Convection Convert at any time, press .

To program oven for Convection Convert with oven default temperature of 350°F and to shut-off after 30 minutes:

1. Press Convec Bake.
2. Press .
3. Press Cook Time.
4. Enter 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 0 appears in the display.
5. Press .
6. Press Convec Convert.

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:

1. Press Convec Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 4 2 5 appears in the display.
3. Press .
4. Press Cook Time.
5. Enter 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key until 3 0 appears in the display.
6. Press .
7. Press Convec Convert. Set bake temperature will convert to a lower temperature and begin baking process.
   To cancel Convection Convert at any time, press .

Important note:

• Convection Convert may only be used with the Convection Bake function and with a minimum of 20 minutes cook time.
• When using Convection Convert feature, Cook Time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature.
• The convection fan will begin rotating once Convection Bake, Convection Roast, or Convection Convert has been activated.
• If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed.

Setting Broil

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:

1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
2. Position bakeware in oven. Leave door open at the broil stop position.
3. Press Broil.
4. Press . 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.
5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn an broil other side until done to your satisfaction.
6. When finished broiling, press .
7. To cancel Broil at any time, press STOP.

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:

• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
• For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking. To purchase them, call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-4663) and order broil pan kit 5304442087.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

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.

Setting Slow Cook

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:

• Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking.
• When using a single oven rack, place in oven rack position 2 or 3. Position racks to accommodate the size of various bakeware when cooking multiple food items.
• Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods. If the oven heat escapes often, the Slow Cook time may need to be extended.
• Cover to keep foods moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown.
• Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur. Cook times will vary depending on the weight, fat content, bone, and the shape of the roast. Preheating the oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cook feature.
• Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking.

Important note:

• Slow Cook may be used with additional settings of Cook Time and Delay Start.
• The maximum cook time for Slow Cook function is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the continuous bake mode.

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.

1. Position bakeware in oven and close oven door.
2. Press Slow Cook. HI will appear in the display, indicating the default temperature setting is for high.
3. If a low setting is needed, press the Down arrow key to select the low setting.
4. Press to activate Slow Cook.
   To cancel Slow Cook at any time, press .

Warm & Hold™

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:

1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in oven.
2. Press Warm & Hold. Hold WARM will appear in the display. (If no other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for Warm & Hold will clear.)
3. Press . 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.

1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 4 5 using numeric keypad.
3. Press .
4. Press Bake and enter 425 on numeric keypad.
5. Press to accept.
6. Press Warm & Hold. Hold WARM will appear in the display.
7. Press . 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:

• Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170° F (77°C) for 3 hours.
• Warm & Hold may be set when finished cooking or may be added to automatically turn on after cooking using Cook Time. Delay Start may also be added.

Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

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:

1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven, and close oven door.
3. Press Bake.
4. Press .
5. If Cook Time or Delay Start are not needed, skip this step and continue to step 6. If a Cook Time or Delay Start are desired enter the times at this point. See “Setting Cook Time” and “Setting Delay Start” on page 21 for detailed instructions.
6. Press and hold Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature. Once the feature is set, SAb will appear in the display indicating the oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature (See Figure 33).

Figure 25: Oven set for Sabbath baking.

Important note:

• Do not attempt to activate any other oven function except Bake while the Sabbath feature is active. The following keys will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active: 0-9 number keypad, Bake, , and . All other keys should not be used once the Sabbath feature is active.
• You may change the oven temperature once baking has started. Press Bake, use the numeric keypad to enter the oven temperature change (170°F to 500F°), and press (for Jewish Holidays only).
• Remember that the oven control will no longer provide audible tones or display any further changes when the Sabbath feature is active.
• Remember the oven will shut-off automatically after completing a Cook Time, Delay Start, or Warm & Hold and therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath/ Jewish Holidays.
• If a Delay Start time longer than 11 hours and 59 minutes is desired, set the oven control for the 24 hour day display mode setting. For detailed instructions, see “Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode” on page 18 for more information.

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.

Adjusting Oven Temperatures

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:

1. Press and hold Bake until the control produces an audible tone (about 6 seconds). The factory offset temperature of 0 (zero) should appear in the display.
2. Enter 2 0 using numeric keypad.
3. To offset the oven by -20°F, press the Down arrow key until the display reads -20.
4. Press to accept change.

Important note:

• Oven temperature adjustments will not change the Broil or Self Clean function temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control is set to display temperatures in °C (Celsius). Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius range from plus (+)19°C to minus (-) 19°C.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

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:

• 12 or 24 hr display mode
• Continuous bake or 12 hour energy savings mode
• Silent or audible control
• Oven temperature display (Fahrenheit or Celsius)
• Oven temperature adjustments (UPO)

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.

1. Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone sounds (about 6 seconds).
2. Press . The control has been reset with the default settings.

Warmer Drawer

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:

• In the upright position (See Figure 27) to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath).

Figure 27: Upright position

• In the downward position (See Figure 28) to allow for light weight food items and empty cookware (for example, rolls, pastries, and dinner plates) on the rack.

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.

1. Open warmer drawer when cool and arrange warmer drawer rack as needed.
2. For best results, close the warmer drawer and preheat the drawer before adding food or plates. An empty warmer drawer will fully preheat in approximately 15 minutes.
3. Place food in warmer drawer that is already at serving temperature on warmer drawer rack. Dinner plates may be warmed also.
4. Press Warmer Drawer, and then press START. The drawer will heat to 195°F.
5. Always turn warmer drawer control off after use by pressing Warmer Drawer.

Important notes:

• Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer.
  Do not heat cold food in the warmer drawer.
• Self Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active.
• The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may require extra force to open and close the drawer.

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.

1. Turn power OFF to the appliance before removing the warmer drawer.
2. Open the warmer drawer completely.
3. On left warmer drawer rail, locate black release lever and press up with finger while pulling out slightly on the oven drawer handle. On right warmer drawer rail, locate black release lever and press down with finger while pulling out slightly on the warmer drawer handle (See Figure 39).
   
   
   
   Figure 29: Removing the warmer drawer
4. The warmer drawer should now be released from the rails.
   Remove warmer oven drawer (using level and square motion) completely out and away from the appliance.

To replace the warmer drawer:

1. Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compartment glide channels until they snap into place (See Figure 30).
   
   Figure 30: Bearing glide placement
2. Carefully line up both sides of the warmer drawer glide rails to the outer compartment glide channels located inside the empty warmer drawer compartment (See Figure 31).
   
   Figure 31: Channel alignment
3. While holding the warmer drawer level and square using the warmer drawer handle, push (do not force) the warmer drawer all the way into the outer compartment glide channels all the way into the range. Open the warmer drawer again to verify the glides have seated.
4. If you do not hear the levers click or the bearing glides do not feel seated remove the warmer drawer and repeat Steps 1 through 3 again. This will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides.

Self Clean

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:

• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor. Remove all items from the oven and cooktop including cookware, utensils, and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and will melt.
• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom (See Figure 42). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self Clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
  
  Figure 32: Areas to clean and to avoid
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material in the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket and compromise the performance of the oven.

Important notes:

• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during the first Self Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or unlock the oven door.
• When the clean time finishes, the oven door will remain locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be able to open the oven door.

Setting Self Clean

To set self clean:

1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed.Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press Self Clean and the default 3 hour clean time will appear in the display. You may accept the default 3 hour clean time by going to step 3, or choose a different clean time. Press Self Clean and use the numeric keypad or Up / Down arrow keys to select any time between 2 hours and 4 hours. Once you have the desired clean time selected proceed to Step 3.
3. Press 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.

1. CLEAN message will turn off, and Hot will appear in display window.
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot is no longer displayed, the oven door may be opened.
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.

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:

1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven is empty, and all oven racks are removed. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press Delay Start.
3. Using numeric keypad, enter 9 0 0 or press the Up arrow key until 9 0 0 appears in the display.
4. Press to accept
5. Press Self Clean.
6. Press .

If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active:

1. Press .
2. If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool.
3. Before restarting Self Clean, be sure to read important notes below.

Important note:

• If your clock is set with the (default) 12 hr display mode, the Delay Start for a Self Clean can only be programmed to start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes after the time showing in the display (be sure to set the clock to current time before programming a delay start). To set a Delay Start Self Clean to begin 12 or more hours (maximum is 23 hours and 59 minutes) after the time of setting, be sure to first set the control in the 24 Hr display mode.
• If Self Clean was active and then interrupted by a power failure or cancelled before the oven was thoroughly cleaned, it may be necessary to run another Self Clean cycle.
• If the oven temperature was high enough when Self Clean was interrupted the oven control may not allow another Self Clean cycle to be set for up to 4 hours.

Care & Cleaning

Table 4: Cleaning recommendations

General Cleaning

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.

Aluminum foil and utensils

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.

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements under any circumstances.
• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed, but it may fuse to, break, or mark the ceramic glass surface, permanently damaging the cooktop surface.

Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners

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:

• Clean only after the grates are completely cool.
• Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.
• Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean immediately after the grates are cool.
• Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning.

To clean burner caps:

• Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled.
• Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and absorbent cloth.
• Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain.
• Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher.
• Do not operate surface burners without burner caps properly in place. Read important notes.

Figure 33: Cooktop burner head

Cleaning Surface Burner Heads

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 surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop.
• Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use.
• When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of the burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

Replacing Oven Light (some models)

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.

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that covers the light bulb.
3. Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back into place.
5. Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance in).
6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see “Setting Clock” on page 15.

Removing and Replacing the Lift-Off Oven Door

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:

1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor Figure 35).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (Figure 36). A tool such as a small flat-blade screwdriver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 37).
4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing).
5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (Figure 38).

To replace oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 37).
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame (Figure 38). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - Figure 35).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges (Figure 36) to the locked position; then, close the oven door.

Special Care Instructions

Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Follow these recommendations:

• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place inside the oven cavity.
• Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
• Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.

Figure 35: Oven hinge locations

Figure 36: Hinge lock/unlock positions

Figure 37: How to remove door

Figure 38: Hinge pin locations

Troubleshooting

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.

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: