Kenmore®
Gas Range
Estufa de gas
* = color number, número de color
Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
M o d e l / M o d e l o s : 7 9 0 . 74 2 3 * , 74 0 0 * , 74 1 4 *
P/N 807189601 Rev C
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada, Inc.
Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Limited Warranty.......................................................................... 2
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 10
Using proper cookware ..........................................................................11
Cookware Material Types .....................................................................11
Setting Proper Burner Flame Size .........................................................11
Home Canning ..........................................................................................12
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 13
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................ 14
Setting Surface Burners ..........................................................................14
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 15
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................15
Self Clean ..................................................................................................23
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 25
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 29
Oven Baking .............................................................................................29
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................30
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This Use & Care Guide contains operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product may not have
all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common
sense and caution must be practiced with installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Kenmore Limited Warranty
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed,
operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than
private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
6. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit
breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that
was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all
supplied instructions.
9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
10. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils
other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
12. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification
logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warran-
ties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
* In Canada, in-home repair service is not available in all areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if
this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay
attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and
care must be exercised with installing, main-
taining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT - Indicates installation, opera-
tion, maintenance, or valuable information
that is not hazard related.
NOTE - Indicates a short, informal reference
– something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
—Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
servicer or the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using
the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic
bags after unpacking the appliance. Never
allow children to play with packaging
material. Do not remove the wiring label and
other literature attached to the appliance.
Do not remove model/serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance for
the first time, or when the appliance has not
been used for an extended period of time, be
sure the appliance has been in temperatures
above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before
turning on the power to the appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of the
appliance by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws,
or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily
accessible located near the appliance.
- Air curtain or other overhead
range hoods which operate that operate by
blowing a downward air flow onto a range
or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunction
with gas ranges or cooktops other than when
the range or cooktop and hood have been
designed, tested, and listed by an indepen-
dent test laboratory for use in combination
with each other.
Tip Over Hazard
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
to title range forward. When properly
installaed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip
bracket
• A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
- Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest
edition and National Electrical Code NFPA
No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical
code requirements. In Canada, install in
accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest
editions and local electrical code require-
ments. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the
correct voltage, is correctly polarized and
properly grounded, and protected by a
circuit breaker in accordance with local
codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet or
junction box with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in confor-
mance with all local codes and ordinances.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
For personal safety, the appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsi-
bility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle, installed by a qualified techni-
cian.
Conversion to (L.P.) Gas
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
- Personal injury or death from
electrical shock may occur if the conversion
to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer
or electrician. Any additions, changes or
conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the applica-
tion needs must be made by a qualified tech-
nician.
Figure 1: Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not under any
circumstance, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug.
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If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE APPLIANCE
- Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or microwave, near surface burners
or elements, or in the storage or warmer
drawer (if equipped). This includes paper,
plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the appli-
ance.
- Do not leave children alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
- Do not store items of interest
to children in the cabinets above the
appliance or on the backguards of ranges.
Children climbing on or near the appliance
to reach items could be seriously injured.
- Do not allow children to climb
or play around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open oven door may cause the
appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury. An open drawer when hot may
cause burns.
- Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of this appliance can
result in serious injuries and also cause
damage to the appliance.
- Never cover any slots, holes,
or passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with any materials, such as
aluminum foil or aftermarket oven liners.
Aluminum foil and other liners may trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
- Do not use oven or warmer
drawer (if equipped) for storage.
- Never use your appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
- When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
- Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
- Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
- Do not heat unopened food
containers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
- Wear proper apparel - Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
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- Do not touch surface burners
or elements, areas near these burners or
elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the
warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface
burners and elements may be hot even
though they appear cool. Areas near surface
burners and elements may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they are cool. These areas may include the
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven
vent areas, oven door, and oven window.
- Do not attempt to operate the
appliance during a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn off the appliance. If
the appliance is not turned off and the power
resumes, electric surface elements may
resume operation when power is restored.
Once the power resumes, reset the clock and
the oven function.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR GAS COOKTOP
- Use Proper Flame Size —
Adjust flame size so it does not extend
beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of
the burner flame to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relation-
ship of utensil to flame will also improve effi-
ciency.
Know which knob or key controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware with
food on the cooking area before turning it
on. Turn the cooking area off before
removing the cookware.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units of
different sizes. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that match the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware
may expose a portion of the flame to direct
contact and may result in the ignition of
clothing or other items. Using the proper
cookware on the cooking areas will improve
efficiency.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting top burners. Visually check that
burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil.
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of the utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent surface burners
Never leave surface burners unattended at
high heat settings — Boil overs cause
smoking and greasy spill overs that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,earth-
enware, or other glazed utensils are suitable
for cook top service without breaking due to
the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer’s recommendations for cook
top use.
When you are flaming foods under a venti-
lating hood, turn the fan on.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil,
aftermarket oven liners, or any other
materials or devices to line oven bottom,
oven racks, or any other part of the appli-
ance. Only use aluminum as recommended
for baking, such as lining cookware or as a
cover placed on food. Any other use of
protective liners or aluminum foil may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short
circuit.
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Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some models).
Stand to the side of the appliance when
opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or
steam escape before you remove or replace
food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Touching
surfaces in this area when the oven is on may
cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or
heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent.
These items can melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If
rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not
let potholder contact hot burner or element
in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
cookware and utensils before moving the
rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to
drain away from the high heat of the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum
foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper cookware and always
use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
- Before manually cleaning any
part of the appliance, be sure all controls are
turned off and the appliance is cool.
Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do
not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners
and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue
from cleaners and aerosols may ignite,
causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF
CLEANING OVENS
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or move
the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the appliance.
Use the self clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual.
Before using self clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and cookware from
the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer
(if equipped). Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self clean cycle of
any oven. Move birds to another well-venti-
lated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended
in the manuals. All other servicing should be
done only by a qualified technician. This
reduces the risk of personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
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Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not under-
stand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service.
Know how to disconnect the power to the
appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box
in case of an emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused oven
if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a
damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to
break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped)
with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect
the appliance or shut off the power to the
appliance before removing and replacing
the bulb.
Important Safety Notice - The California
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harms, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such
substances.
PRODUCT RECORD
In this space below, record the date of
purchase, model and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial
number printed on an identification plate.
See
Figure 2 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
To locate the serial plate, open storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). The serial plate is attached to
the lower right oven frame.
Figure 2: Serial plate location
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Check burner cap placement before operating
the surface burners
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 3) should
fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level.
Refer to
Figure 4 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-
ment.
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 5). 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.
Installing Burner Grates
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.
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 6).
Figure 3: Burner cap lip placement
Figure 4: Burner cap placement
Burner cap lip
Burner cap
Burner headBurner head
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Correct burner cap
placement
Incorrect burner cap
placement
Figure 5: Checking the fit
Figure 6: Burner grates placement
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
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.
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
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.
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.
For best cooking results, cook-
ware should have flat bottoms
that rest level on the surface
burner grate. Before using
cookware, check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bot-
tom of the cookware (See
Figure 7).
Figure 7: Testing cookware
Figure 8: Correct and incorrect flame settings
Table 1: Flame size recommendations
Flame Size* Type of Cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces;
gravies; steaming
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing
*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using
cookware made from different materials.
correct
flame setting
incorrect
flame setting
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Home Canning
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 USDA (United
States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only 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 infor-
mation.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
• 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.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located below the control panel (See
Figure 9).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Figure 9: Do not block oven vent location
oven vent
Figure 10: Oven rack types
at
oven rack
at handle
oven rack
bottom
oven rack
oset
oven rack
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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:
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 counter-
clockwise 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.
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.
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.
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.
When operating the oven, it is possible for
residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventu-
ally transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door.
Figure 11: Surface control knob
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Oven Controls
1. Bake - Selects Bake function.
2. Broil - Selects Broil function.
3. Convec Bake - Use to set convection feature.
4. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at
serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
5. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle.
6. Oven Lock - Use to lock oven door and oven functions.
7. PREHEAT indicator light - Is on when oven is preheating.
Stays on until the oven reaches the desired temperature.
8. OVEN LOCK indicator light - Is on when door locks or
unlocks and when oven lockout is active.
9. OVEN ON indicator light - Glows each time the oven
cycles on to maintain the set oven temperature.
10. START - Use to start all cooking functions.
11. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to accept
settings and adjust temperature and times.
12. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and
timer.
13. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set
the Continuous Bake feature.
14. 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 and Self Clean functions to
program a delayed start bake or delayed start self clean
cycle.
17. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.
18. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings
All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and
temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An
entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched
(the Oven Lockout tone is delayed by 3 seconds). An entry error
tone (three short beeps) will sound if the entry of the tempera-
ture or time is below the minimum or above the maximum
settings for the feature.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature Min. Temp or Time Max. Temp or Time
Bake 170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil LO Hi
Timer 1 minute 11 hrs. 59 mins.
Self Clean 2 Hours 4 Hours
Warm & Hold 170°F (77°C) 3 Hours
Cook Time 1 Minute 11:59
Delay Time 12 Hr. 1:00 12:59
Delay Time 24 Hr. 0:00 23:59
Convec Bake 300°F (148°C) 550°F (288°C)
Clock 12 Hr. 1:00 12:59
Clock 24 Hr. 0:00 23:59
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Oven Controls
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup-
ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in
the display. The time of day must first be set before operating
the oven.
To set the clock
1. Press CLOCK once. CLO appears in display.
2. Press or and the time appears in the display.
Continue to hold arrow key until the correct time of day
appears in the display.
3. Press START to accept time of day.
Important note:
The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set for
cooking.
Oven Lock
The Oven Lock feature allows you to lock the oven portion of
the appliance while the oven is not in use.
To activate Oven Lock feature:
1. Be sure the door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold Oven Lock for 3 seconds. Loc will appear
in the display. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will flash
while the motor driven door latch begins locking the oven
door. Do not open the door during this time. Allow 15 sec-
onds for the door to completely lock. Once oven door is
locked, the time of day will appear in the display.
To cancel the Oven Lock feature:
1. Press and hold Oven Lock for 3 seconds. The OVEN LOCK
indicator light will flash and the motor driven door latch will
begin to unlock. Do not open the door at this time. The door
will unlock completely in about 15 seconds.
2. The oven control keys will be available, and the oven door
can be opened again.
Important notes:
• To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch
mechanism, do not attempt to open of close the oven door
whenever the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.
• If a control key is pressed when the OVEN LOCK is active,
Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that the oven
keys are inactive when the OVEN LOCK feature is active.
Silent or audible control mode
The appliance may be set for silent or audible operation. If the
silent mode is selected, most of the sounds associated with
setting the controls will be silent. But, sounds will be heard when
the timer ends, when a baking function ends, and when the set
preheat temperature is reached.
1. Press and hold Delay Start until the control beeps once
(about 3 seconds). The present mode appears as OFF
(silent operation) or ON (for audible operation).
2. Use or to toggle between audible or silent
modes. To save, press START when the desired mode of
operation appears in the display.
Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or
Celsius (ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped
from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F
or ºC oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F:
1. Press Broil. HI appears in the display.
2. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
3. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode
choices.
4. Press START to accept change. The display will return to
the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the
oven is set for cooking.
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.
Door Open Indicator
When the oven door is opened,
D-0 will appear in the display.
This will not stop any cooking function. Once the door is closed,
the set temperature will reappear in the display.
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Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour
energy saving feature
The oven control has a factory-preset 12-hour energy saving
feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is
left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed
to override this feature to continuously bake.
To change to continuous bake mode:
Press and hold
Timer ON/OFF until the control beeps once
(about 6 seconds). Cont will appear in display. The control is set
for continuous bake. Press Self Clean to toggle between contin-
uous bake and 12hr energy saving. 12 Hr will appear in display
for energy saving mode.
To save the selected mode, press
START. The display will return
to idle.
Setting Timer
The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To set the timer:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release
when the desired time appears in the display.
3. Press START, and the timer will begin to count down.
4. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with
three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60
seconds until Timer ON/OFF is pressed.
To change time remaining in timer, press and hold or
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer ON/Off
once.
Important notes:
• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when
the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or
when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow
when the timer is active.
• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour
remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less
than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer
will show in the display by default. To view information of
any other active oven function, press the key once for the
active function to view status.
Setting Bake
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the
set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed
for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).
The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
To set Bake
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.
3. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing or , the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C).
4. Press START when the desired temperature appears. The
oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When
the oven temperature reaches the set temperature, the PRE-
HEAT indicator light will turn off, and the oven control will
beep three times.
To cancel bake at anytime, Press .
To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:
1. Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.
2. Press or to increase or decrease the current set
temperature to the new oven temperature.
Important notes:
• The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to
bake for a longer period, see
“Changing between
continuous bake setting or 12-hour energy saving feature”
on page 17 for detailed information.
STOP
STOP
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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 13).
• 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 12.
Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking.
The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after
the set cook time ends.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-
erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to
shut off automatically:
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day. and
arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.
3. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing or , the temperature may be adjusted
in 5°F increments (1°C). Press START to accept.
4. Press Cook Time. 00 will appear in display.
5. Press or to reach the desired cook time.
6. Press START to accept. When the oven temperature
reaches the set temperature, the PRE HEAT indicator light
turns off and the oven control will beep once.
7. To cancel at anytime, press .
When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display.
The oven control will beep three times every minute as a
reminder until STOP is pressed.
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. To adjust temperature or cook time, press or
and release when the desired temperature or cook time
setting appears in the display.
Important notes:
• Cook Time and Delay Start may be set with Bake but are
not available for use with Broil.
• While baking with Cook Time, press Cook Time to display
any cook time remaining.
• Cook Time and Delay Start can be set with Bake or
Convection (on some models).
• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
Figure 12: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 13: Oven rack positions
6
5
4
3
2
1
STOP
STOP
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Oven Controls
Setting Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the
oven baking or cleaning functions.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-
erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burn
To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off
automatically
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.
4. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing or , the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C). When desired tempera-
ture is reached press START to accept.
5. Press Cook Time. 00 will appear in display.
6. Press the or to set the desired cook time. Then
press START to accept.
7. Press Delay Start. The time of day will appear in the dis-
play. Press or until the desired starting time
appears in the display and press START.
8. The oven will turn on at the set delayed starting time and
begin heating. When the oven temperature reaches the set
temperature, the PRE HEAT indicator light will turn off and
the oven control will beep three times.
To cancel at anytime, press .
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. Press or and release when the desired temper-
ature or cook time setting appears in the display.
When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display.
The oven control will beep three times every minute until is
pressed.
STOP
STOP
STOPSTOP
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Convec Bake
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat
distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. It also
gives better baking results when using multiple 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. Convec Bake may be set for any oven temperature
between 300°F (148°C) and 550°F (288°C).
To set Convec. Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350°F:
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Convec Bake. 350 appears in display.
3. By pressing or , the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C). When setting for convec-
tion, be sure to set the oven temperature between 300°F
(149°C) and 550°F (288°C).
To cancel Convec Bake at any time, press .
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. D-0 will appear in the display.
• When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary
depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.
• Glass cookware may require reduced temperature.
Minimize opening of the oven door. Opening the door will
reduce the temperature in the oven.
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 14). 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 recom-
mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,
cookies, and muffins.
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 15).
• 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, use cookware with low sides. This allows the
air to circulate around the food, sealing in juices and
flavors.
Figure 14: Air movement using convection
STOP
STOP
6
5
4
3
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Figure 15: Baking on multiple levels
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Oven Controls
Setting Broil
Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is
factory preset to broil at Hi. The suggested broil settings are
recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times or
move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.
To set Broil:
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food.
2. Position cookware in oven. Keep the oven door closed.
3. Press Broil. HI will appear in display.
4. Press or until the desired broil setting level
appears in the display. Press for HI broil or for
LO broil setting.
5. Press START. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn
and broil food on other side. When finished broiling, press
STOP.
Important note:
When the oven door is opened,
D-0 will appear in the display.
This is just a reminder that the door is open. This will not stop
any cooking function. Once the door is closed, the set tempera-
ture will reappear in the display.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on fire. Flour may be explo-
sive.
Important notes:
• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
• For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan
insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help
avoid spatter and reduce smoking. To purchase them, call
Sears at 1-800-4-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 16: Broiler pan/insert Figure 17: Rack positions
6
5
4
3
2
1
Table 3: Suggested Broil Settings
1
Food Rack Position Setting
Cook time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Doneness
Steak, 1 inch thick
5th or 6th* Hi 8 6 Medium
Steak, 1 inch thick
4th or 5th* Hi 10 8 Medium-well
Steak, 1 inch thick
4th or 5th* Hi 11 10 Well
Pork Chops, 3/4 inch thick
5th Hi 12 8 Well
Chicken, bone-in
4th Lo 25 15 Well
Chicken, boneless
5th Lo 10 8 Well
Fish
5th Hi as directed Well
Shrimp
4th Hi as directed Well
Hamburger, 1 inch
5th or 6th Hi 12 10 Medium
For steaks, cook times are suggestions and should only be used as a guide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture states, "Rare fresh beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F (60°C)
means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA). The lowest temperature
recommended by the USDA is 145°F (63°C) for medium rare fresh beef. For well done 170°F (77ºC).
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Warm & Hold™
Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for
serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3
hours, Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold
should only be used with foods that are already at serving
temperatures. Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature
at 170°F (77°C).
To set Warm & Hold:
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven.
2. Press Warm & Hold. HLd will appear in the display. If no
other keys are touched within 25 seconds, the request for
Warm & Hold will clear.
3. Press START.
4. Warm & Hold will automatically turn off after 3 hours.
To turn Warm & Hold off at any time, press .
To set Warm & Hold to start after a Timed Bake automatically
1. Press Bake. Press or to set temperature.
2. Press START.
3. Press Cook Time. Press or to set time.
4. Press START.
5. Press Warm & Hold.
6. Press START. Warm & Hold is set to turn on automatically
after the Timed Bake or Delay Timed Bake has finished. The
Warm & Hold indicator light will glow indicating that the
Warm & Hold feature is set to start when the timed bake is
finished.
Operating Oven Light
The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is
opened.
Press LIGHT to turn the oven light on or off whenever the oven
door is closed. The oven light will not operate during the self
clean operation.
The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven
interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a
wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high tem-
peratures and should always be in place when the oven is in
use.
To replace the interior oven light, see
“Replacing oven light
(some models)”
on page 27.
Adjusting oven temperature
The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure
an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference
Offset (UPO). For the first few uses, follow your recipe times
and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the
oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you
may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than
the oven temperature displayed.
The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F
(+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory cali-
brated settings.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press Bake and hold for 3 seconds. The UPO value will
appear in the display with a degree sign.
2. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset
from the original factory temperature setting. If the control
still has the original factory calibration, the display will
read 0.
3. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35°F (19°C),
in 1°F increments by pressing and holding or .
Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset
appears in the display and press START to save.
4. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,
the UPO value will remain unchanged.
Important notes:
• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the
Broil or Self-Clean operating temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your
oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20°F
to 40°F degrees from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control has been set to display °C temperatures.
Minimum and maximum settings for °C is plus (+) or minus
(-) 19°C.
• If the display mode is set for °C, adjustments made will be
in 1°C increments on each press of or .
1.
STOPSTOP
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Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well
above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com-
pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe
away afterwards with a damp cloth.
The Self Clean function allows you to select three different
cleaning times from 2, 3, or 4 hours. A 3-hour cleaning time is
best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time for light soils, and a
4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.
Read before starting Self Clean. Be sure to read all following
caution and important statements before starting a self clean
cycle.
Do not leave small children unattended near
appliance. During self clean cycle, the outside of the oven can
become very hot and cause burns if touched.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom,
or any part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause per-
manent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribu-
tion, and will met to the oven interior.
Do not force the oven door open. This will
damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the oven door after the self clean cycle ends. The oven
may still be very hot and cause burns. To avoid possible burns,
stand to side of oven when opening door to allow steam or hot
air to escape.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive
to fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range.
Move birds to a well ventilated room.
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 18). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil
on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom
should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self
Clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected
to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high
sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they
may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material in
the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, or remove the oven door gasket.
Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket and
compromise the performance of the oven.
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.
Radiant surface elements will operate when an
oven is in Self Clean mode IF the range is equipped with knobs.
If this is the case, it is NOT advisable to use the surface elements
when using the Self Clean function. The oven reaches very high
temperatures and you could be burned.
Figure 18: Areas to clean and to avoid
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Oven Controls
Setting Self Clean
To set Select Clean to start immediately:
1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is
completely closed.
2. Press Self Clean.
3:00 appears in the display.
3. To change to a 2 hour clean time, press . 2:00
appears in the display. To select a 4 hour clean time, press
. 4:00 appears in the display.
4. After selecting the clean time, press START to activate Self
Clean. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will light, and CLn
will appear in the display.
When Self Clean begins the cleaning cycle, the motorized door
latch mechanism will automatically start to lock the oven door,
and the OVEN LOCK indicator light will flash. Do not open the
oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.
Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock.
Once the oven door has locked, the OVEN LOCK indicator light
will glow steady. When CLn will appears in the display, Self
Clean is active.
When Self Clean is finished:
Use caution when opening the oven door after
self cleaning. The oven may still be very hot and can cause
burns. To avoid possible burns, stand to the side of the oven
when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to
escape.
1. The time of day will appear in the display window, and the
and the OVEN LOCK indicator light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and the
OVEN LOCK indicator light has turned off, the oven door
may be opened.
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away
any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper
towel.
Delayed Start Self Clean
To start Delay Start Self Clean:
1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is
completely closed.
2. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
3. Press Delay Start.
4. Press and hold to scroll to the time desired to start
the self clean cycle. Press START when the desired start
time is displayed.
5. Press Self Clean. 3:00 appears in the display.
6. To select a 2 hour clean time, press . 2:00 appears
in the display. To select a 4 hour clean time, press .
4:00 appears in the display.
7. After selecting the desired clean time, press START. Self
Clean is set to activate. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will
turn on, and the oven door will lock in advance of the start-
ing time. Once the starting time is reached, CLn will appear
in the display.
If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active:
1. Press .
2. If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature,
allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the OVEN
LOCK indicator light to turn off. When this indicator light
turns off, the oven door may be opened.
3. Restart Self Clean, if needed.
Important notes:
• If Self Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the oven
may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would depend on
how much cleaning time had elapsed before the power
failure. If needed after power is restored, set Self Clean
again.
STOPSTOP
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Care & Cleaning
Table 4: Cleaning recommendations
Surface Type Recommendation
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic, or vinyl trim
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 scubbing 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 ammonia-
soaked 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 very important
cleaning precautions be sure to read all the instructions in the
“Self Clean” section of the Oven
Controls chapter on page 23.
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
Surface burners
Burner grates
Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See
“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface
Burners” instructions on page 26.
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 lint-
free 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.
Black Stainless Steel (some models) Clean stainless steel with warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with clean
water and dry with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use any store bought cleaners like stainless steel
cleaners or any other types of cleaners containing abrasives, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia. It
is recommended to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.
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Care & Cleaning
General Cleaning
Refer to
Table 4 in this chapter for more detailed information
about cleaning specific parts of the range.
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.
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Aluminum foil and utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil 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 burners
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, the utensil will be damaged or destroyed.
Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners
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.
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.
Cleaning 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.
Cleaning 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.
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.
Important note:
Small food particulars on or around the electrode could stop the
burner from lighting.
Figure 19: Cooktop burner head
ignition port
slots
orifice port
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Care & Cleaning
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 19; 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)
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.
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.
To replace the interior oven light bulb:
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 16.
Figure 20: Replacing the oven light
wire
holder
glass
shield
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Care & Cleaning
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door
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.
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 21).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges
down from the oven frame completely towards the oven
door (Figure 22). A tool such as a small flat-blade screw-
driver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides
(Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 23).
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 24).
To replace oven door:
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides
(Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 23).
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 24).
The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the
roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - Figure 21).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven
frame on both left and right oven door hinges (
Figure 22) 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 21: Oven hinge locations
Figure 22: Hinge lock/unlock positions
Figure 23: How to remove door
Figure 24: Hinge pin locations
Oven door
hinge
locations
L
O
C
K
about
10°
hinge
oven
door
roller
pin
hinge
arm
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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.
Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn on
the bottom.
• Cookies and biscuits put into
oven before the preheating
time is completed.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
• Dark pans absorbs heat too
fast.
• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing
food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1
cm o 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium weight baking sheet.
Cakes too dark on top or
bottom
• Cakes put in oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or too
low.
• Oven too hot.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
Cakes not done in center
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm to
10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of pan.
Cakes not level.
• Oven not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Oven light left on during
baking.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the
center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to
the installation instructions for leveling the oven.
• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of clearance on
all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
• Do not leave oven light on while baking.
Foods not done when cooking
time is over.
• Oven too cool.
• Oven overcrowded.
• Oven door opened too
frequently.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and
bake for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to
be used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking
time.
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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:
Problem Solution
Poor baking results • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used.
Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to
preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's
recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see
“Adjusting oven temperature” on page 22. In addition, be sure to make adjustments for
cookware types.
Appliance is not level.
• Be sure floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support range.
• If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
• Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust
leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.
• Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are
square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
• Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make
appliance accessible.
• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over
carpet.
• Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible CSA International approved metal appliance
connector installed.
Entire appliance does not operate. • Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company
for service outage information. In addition, service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-
MY-HOME® for assistance (See back cover).
Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.
• Be sure regulator gas valve is turned to ON. See installation instructions.
• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.
See “Setting Clock” on page 16.
• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See the “Oven
Controls” chapter starting on page 15 and review instructions for the desired cooking
function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.
Oven light does not work. • Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see “Replacing oven light (some
models)” on page 27.
Oven smokes excessively when
broiling.
• Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in Oven Controls chapter on
page 21.
• Be sure oven door is closed when broiling.
• Meat too close to the broiler. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the broiler. Preheat the broiler for searing.
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to
prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
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Flames inside oven or smoking from
oven vent.
• Excessive spillovers in oven. For example, this will happen for pie spillovers or large
amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting
oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present, follow the
“Setting Broil” instructions in
Oven Controls chapter on page 21.
Oven control panel beeps and
displays any F code error.
• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.
Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait
5 minutes, and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day. Try
Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, press STOP to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME® for assistance (See back cover).
Self Clean does not work.
• Oven control not set properly. Review the “Self Clean” instructions in Oven Controls
chapter on page 23.
Soil not completely removed after
Self Clean.
• Self Clean was interrupted. Review the “Self Clean” instructions in Oven Controls
chapter on page 23.
• Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Self Clean.
• Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and
the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-
cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-
cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and
water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Oven racks discolored.
• Oven racks left in oven cavity during Self Clean. Always remove oven racks from oven
cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and replace in oven.
Surface burners do not ignite.
• Surface control knob was not completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the surface
control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size.
• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to
burner head slots and ignition ports. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in
the Care & Cleaning section on page 26 for additional cleaning instructions.
• Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure
power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See “Setting Surface Burners” on
page 14.
Surface burner flame uneven or only
part way around burner cap.
• Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports with a small-
gauge wire or needle. Also, moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and
allow burner to operate until flame is full.
• Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all burner caps are level and seated
correctly on burner heads. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in the Care &
Cleaning section on
page 26 for additional cleaning instructions.
Surface burner flame is too high. • Surface control knob is set too high. Adjust to lower flame setting. Burner caps are not
seated properly. Check that all surface burner caps are level and seated correctly on
surface burner heads. See
“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in the Care &
Cleaning section on page 26 for additional cleaning instructions.
• Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.
Surface burner flame is orange. • Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
turns blue. In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt content in
air.
• Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.
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requiera una cuarta reparación. Incluye entrega gratuita y, si es
necesario, la instalación del producto de reemplazo.
Sustitución del producto si el producto cubierto no puede arreglarse.
Mantenimiento preventivo anual a petición: sin cargo extra.
Ayuda rápida por teléfono: asistencia telefónica de un técnico para
ayudarle a resolver los problemas con todos los productos. Piense en
nosotros como un manual del propietario "hablado".
Protección contra los daños eléctricos por sobretensión debido a las
fluctuaciones del suministro.
Protección contra la pérdida de alimentos de 300 $ por cualquier
deterioro de los alimentos como resultado de una avería mecánica
de cualquier refrigerador o congelador cubierto por la garantía.
Promesa de servicio: 50 $ si el primer intento de reparación de su
producto cubierto por la garantía no tiene éxito y el producto no
puede utilizarse mientras espera al servicio de reparación.
25% de descuento sobre el precio habitual de cualquier servicio de
reparación no cubierto y en las piezas instaladas.
Una vez adquirido el Acuerdo, una simple llamada telefónica es todo lo
que necesita para programar el servicio. Puede llamar a cualquier hora
del día o de la noche.
El Acuerdo de protección principal es una compra libre de riesgo. Si lo
cancela por cualquier motivo durante el período de garantía del
producto, le proporcionaremos un reembolso completo. O bien, un
reembolso prorrateado en cualquier momento después de la expiración
del período de garantía del producto. Compre hoy su Acuerdo de
protección principal.
Se aplican algunas limitaciones y exclusiones. Para consultar los
precios e información adicional llame al 1-800-827-6655.
Servicio de instalación de Sears
Para ponerse en contacto con el servicio profesional de Sears para la
Instalación de electrodomésticos, abridores de puertas de garaje,
calentadores de agua y otros importantes objetos para el hogar, llame
al 1-844-553-6667.
