Kenmore 3627361991 gas range User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

Important Safety Instructions . ..

Anti-Tip Device ............................

BNSTALLATBON ......................... 2-1s

Dimensions and Clearances ................................ 2

Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations ................ 5-7

Electrical Connections ........................... 7, 8

How to Convert the Range

for Use with LP Gas or Natural Gas ......... 12-15

Installing the Anti-Tip Device ........................... 11

USE AND CARE

Features of Your Range ................................... 20, 21

Surface Cooking ................................... 22, 23

Using Your Oven .................. 24-26

Clocks and Timers ........................... 27

Baking ........................................ 28, 29

Roasting ................................................................. 30

Roasting Guide ............................................... 31

Broiling

...............................

Broiling Guide .............................. 33

Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven ................ 34-35

Care and Cleaning ............................................ 36-42

SERVWCE

Problem Solver ...................................................... 43

WARRANTY ....................................backcover

MODELS 73331 73338 73521

73525 73528 75939

WARNBNG:ff the informationin

this manual is not foUlowed

exactly,a fire or explosion may

result causingpropertydamage,

personalinjury or death=

--Do not store or use gasoline or

other flammable vaporsand liquids

anthe vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

--WHAT TO DOnFYOUSMELLGAS

Do not try to light any appliance.

oDo nottouch any electricalswitch;

do not use any phone in your

building.

o_mmediatelycall yourgas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow

the gas suppEer'sinstructions=

onfyou cannot reach yourgas sup-

plier,call the fire department.

--gnsta,ation and service must be

performed by a quaEfiedinstaaaer,

serviceagency or the gas suppaier.

mNSTALLAT ON NSTRUCTmON$

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local

electrical inspector's use.

INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the

appliance after installation is completed.

OWNER: Keep this Use and Care Guide and the

Installation Instructions for future use. This appli-

ance must be properly grounded.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the oven of

an Electric Ignition model during a power failure.

IMPORTANT: Remove all packing material and lit-

erature from oven before connecting gas and

electrical supply to range.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES: Provide ade-

quate clearances between the range and adjacent

combustible surfaces.

. Depth with Door Closed

J (Includes Door Handle):

_-------30"-_ I"_-.,._ 28'_"

Height:46½"

Depth with Deer Open:

46%"

36V4,,_+lA,,

WARNUNG

° ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

o INJURY TO PERSONS COULD

RESULT.

o INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE

PACKED WiTH THE RANGE.

', SEE THE iNSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

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cablne_ on

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of range

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aMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTaONS

Installation of this range must conform with local

codes, or in the absence of local codes, with

the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest

edition.

This range has been design-certified by the American

Gas Association according to ANSI Z21_1, latest edi-

tiono As with any appliance using gas and generating

heat, there are certain safety precautions you should

follow., You will find these precautions at the beginning

of the Use and Care section of this book. Read them

carefully.

• Have your range installed by a qualified installer or

service technician.

oYour range must be electrically grounded in accor-

dance with local codes or, in the absence of local

codes, in accordance with the National Electrical

Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition). See Electrical

Connections in this section.

oBefore installing your range on linoleum or any other

synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor covering

can withstand 180°E without shrinking, warping or

discoloring,. Do not install the range over carpeting

unless a sheet of 1/4" thick plywood or similar insu-

lator is placed between the range and carpeting.

= Make sure the wall coverings around the range can

withstand heat generated by the range up to 200°E

° Avoid placing cabinets above the range° To reduce

the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames

of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over

the range that projects forward at least 5" beyond

the front of the cabinets.

o The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet

metal not less than 0,0122" thick, Install above the

cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1/4"

between the hood and the underside of the com-

bustible material or metal cabinet. The hood must be

at least as wide as the appliance and centered over

the appliance. Clearance between the cooking sur-

face and the ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER

BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES.

o If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a mini-

mum clearance of 30" between the cooking surface

and the bottom of unprotected cabinets..

° If a 30" clearance between cooking surface and

overhead combustible material or metal cabinets

cannot be maintained, protect the underside of the

cabinets above the cooking top with not less than

1/4" insulating millboard covered with sheet metal

not less than 0..0122" thick..

= Clearance between the cooking surface and protect-

ed cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24

INCHES. The .vertical distance from the plane of

the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent over-

head cabinets extending closer than 1" to the plane

of the range sides must not be less than 18". (See

Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this

section.)

• Caution: Items of interest to children should not be

stored in cabinets above a range or on the back-

splash of a range--children climbing on the range to

reach items could be seriously injured.

WARNING

A!l ranges can tip and injury could

result. To prevent accidental tipping of

the range, attach an approved Anti-

Tip device to the wall (See Installing

the Anti-Tip Device in this section..) To

check if the device is installed and

engaged properly, carefully tip the

range forward. The Anti-Tip device

should engage and prevent the range

from tipping over°

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,

make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged when you

push the range back against the wall

° For your safety, never use your range for warming

or heating the room_ Your oven and range top are

not designed to heat your kitchen° Top burners

should not be operated without cookware on the

grate. Such abuse could result in fire and damage to

your range and will void your warranty.,

o Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance, Explosions or fires

could result..

° Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in

the oven can ignite.

o Do not let cooking grease or other flammable mate-

rials accumulate in or near the range°

mnstamUationNnsttuctnons

GENERAL

o See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for

all rough-in and spacing dimensions,. These dimen-

sions must be met for safe use of your range. The

location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see

Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be

adjusted to meet specific requirements,

o The range may be placed with 0" clearance (flush)

at the back wall and side walls of the range,

LOCATION

Do not locate the range where it may be subject to

strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind

the range should be sealed_ Make sure the openings

around the base of the range that supply fresh air for

combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by car-

peting or woodwork,

PROTECT YOUR FLOOR

"four range, like many other household items, is heavy

and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cush-

ioned vinyl or carpeting, Use care when moving the

range on this type of flooring,. It is recommended that

the following simple and inexpensive instructions be

followed to protect your floor:

The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood

(or similar material). When the floor covering ends at

the front of the range, the area that the range will rest

on shoul_l be built up with plywood to the same level

or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the

range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Depending on your range, you'll find the model and

serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the

range, behind the storage drawer, broiler drawer or

kick panel (depending on model).

TOOLS YOU WiLL NEED

= Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers

o Pencil and ruler

° Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)

o 1%" open-end or adjustable wrench

° Nut drivers or wrenches: 3/16" and 1/4"

ADDiTiONAL IVIATERaALSYOU tVIAYNEED

• Gas line shut-off valve

° Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape

with Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP

gases

o Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2" I,D.). A 5-

foot length is recommended for ease of installation

but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old

connector when installing a new range.

• Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line

(3/4" or 1/2" NPT x 1/2" IoDo)

° Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regu-

lator on range (1/2" NPT x I/2" IoDo)

•Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

PREPARATXON

o Remove all tape and packaging. Lift up the cooktop

(on models with dual burners) and remove any pack-

ing material under it. Make sure the dual burners are

properly seated and level.

o Remove plastic film that covers some chrome parts

(around oven doors, side trim).

= Take the accessory pack out of the oven.

=Check to be sure that no range parts have come

loose during shipping.

Step 1

Provide Adequate Gas Supply

Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of

4" of water column on natural gas or, if designed for

LP gas (propane or butane), 10" of water column.

Make sure you are supplying your range with the type

of gas for which it is designed, This range is convert-

ible for use on natural or propane gas, if you decide to

use this range on a different type of gas, conversion

adjustments must be made by a service technician or

other qualified person before attempting to operate

the range on that gash

For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas sup-

plied to the regulator must be between 4" and t3" of

water column. For LP gas, the pressure supplied must

be between 10" and 13" of water column. When

checking for proper operation of the regulator, the inlet

pressure must be at least 1" greater than the operat-

ing (manifold) pressure as given above_ The pressure

regulator located at the inlet of the range manifold

must remain in the supply line regardless of whether

natural or LP gas is being used° A flexible metal appli-

ance connector used to connect the range to the gas

supply line should have an I.D. of 1/2" and be at least

4 feet but no more than 6 feet in length for ease of

installation_

Step 2

Connect the Range to Gas

Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnect-

ing the old range and leave it off until new hook-up

has been completed. Don't forget to relight the

pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas

back on.

Because hard piping restricts movement of the range,

the use of an AGoA.-certified flexible metal appliance

connector is recommended unless local codes require

a hard-piped connection. Never use an old connector

when installing a new range.. If the hard piping method

is used, you must carefully align the pipe; the range

cannot be moved after the connection is made.

To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, or

wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all male

(external) pipe threads.

"Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Gas Pipe and Electric OuUet Locations for

iViodeisEquipped with Sealed Burners

This area allows

for flush range

installation with

through_the-well

connection of pipe

stubfshut-off valve

and rear wall

120V outlet.

I Shortest con-

nection

from hard pipe

stub location to

range hookup

I This area allows for

flush range installation

with through-the-floor

connection of pipe

stub/shut-off valve.

Gas Pipe and ELectric Outlet Locations for

Models Equipped with Dual Burners

This area allows

for flush range

installation with

through-the-wall

connection of pipe

stub/shut-off valve

and rear wail

120V outlet,

Shortest

connection

from hard pipe

stub location to

range hookup.

This area atIows

for flush range

installation with

through-the-floor

connection of pipe

stub/shut-off vane

(continued next page)

Normal Installation Steps (coour,ue )

Flexible Connector Hookup

for L'vlodels Equipped

with Sealed Burners

Pressure

90 ° Elbow

(provided)

Flex

•,=¢-_ Connector

Adapter (6 ft max )

:_consumer of the

location of the gas

shut-off valve,

1_ ,=_r------ Adapter

Gas

Shut-off

1/2" or 3!4"

Valve

Gas Pipe ---_> L_ _'

Rigid Pipe Hookup

for Models Equipped

with Sealed Burners

_j_ Pressure

-'_ Regulator

g0oEIbew---_-,.__ @_---_ _-- 90oElbow

(prey,deal) { { -_ Btack

Nipple Union _['[ _=-_ Iron

Pipe

_ Nipple

Installer: Inform the I Gas

consumer of the I Shut-off

location of the gas 1/2"or 3/4" -,,=_-- Valve

shut-off va ve, J Gas

Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe

Hookups for ModeSs Equipped

with Dual Burners

Flexible t Rigid Pipe I

I Connectorl Hookup I

PressureO,U__..JU--q C- 00o

Regulator I I n!onl I "

J Adapter __I _ Nipple I _ I_.I Elbow

V t _v "* _ I V /

I " Flex Connector _

| (6 ff max ) _U_.U Union _1_I

Manifold Pipe Adapter _ Nipple

_.,_ Gas

•,=_-- Shut-off

r installer: Inform the ] Valve

|consumer of the location |

|of the gas shut-off valve ] Gas Pipe

1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas

line in an easily accessed location outside of the

range. Make sure everyone operating the range

knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to

the range.

2. Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the 1/2" NPT

internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator. On mod-

els equipped with dual burners, install the male

pipe thread end of the !/2" flare union adapter to the

1/2" NPT internal thread at inlet of pressure regula-

tor. Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting to

avoid damage.

When installing the range from the front, remove the

90 ° elbow for easier installation.

3. Install male 1/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to the

NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve,

taking care to back-up the shut-off valve to keep it

from turning.

4. Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the

adapter on the range. Position range to permit con-

nection at the shut-off valve°

5. When all connections have been made, make sure

all range controls are in the off position and turn on

the main gas supply valve° Use a liquid leak detec-

tor at all joints and connections to check for leaks in

the system.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK

FOR GAS LEAKS.

When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to

pressure test the gas supply system of the residence,

disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve

from the gas supply piping. When using test pres-

sures of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas supply sys-

tem, simply isolate the range from the gas supply

system by closing the individual shut-off valve.

Step 3

Electrical Connections

Electrical Requirements

120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit

protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or

time delay fuse..

Extension Cord Cautions

Because of potential safety hazards associated with

certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an extension cord.. However, if you still elect

to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary

that it be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type appliance

extension cord and that the current carrying rating of

the cord in amperes be equivalent to, or greater than,

the branch circuit rating°

Grounding--IMPORTANT (Please read carefully)

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST

BE PROPERLY GROUNDED°

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a

three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a stan-

dard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to mini-

mize the possibility of

electric shock hazard

from this appliance+

The customer should

have the wall receptacle

and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to

make sure the recepta-

cle is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-

PREFERRED .F._.._

METHOD t_

_ENSURE PROPER

"_,_j,j_ GROUND EXISTS

Iqrl BEFOREUSE

prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the person-

al responsibility and obligation of the customer to have

it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

receptacle..

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

(continued next page)

_O_m_ _nS_aH_tiOn Steps (continued)

A: Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord

will be Disconnected Infrequently.

An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit, Do

not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Where local

codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may

be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall

receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available

at most hardware stores,. The larger slot in the adapter

must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall recep-

tacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the

power cord,,

TEMPORARY METHOD _-_

CADAPTERPLOGS --It 1

NOT PERMrrFED IN _ _. _-_J'_t _, - (

CANADA) _1-I_-Y !

. (__J _ENSURE PROPER

^.._-_,I ^_= \ )]/ _" GROUNDAND

'""_'_ "" '" F

PRONGS/SLOTS -LR-M-CONNECTION

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal

to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground

the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and

not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded

through the house wiring. The customer should

have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician

to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded°

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

always hold the adapter with one hand. tf this is not

done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to

break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO

NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has

again been established.

B: Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord

will be Disconnected Frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations

because disconnecting of the power cord places

undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fail-

ure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer

should have the two*prong wall receptacle replaced

with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualio

fled electrician before using the appliance°

The installation of appliances designed for mobile

home installation must conform with the Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24

CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for

Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD,

Part 280) or; when such standard is not applicable,

the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, lat-

est edition (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities

and Set-Ups), ANSI A225r. 1, latest edition, or with

local codes..

Electric Disconnect

1. Locate disconnect plug on the range back°

2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back.

Models Equipped with Dual Burners:

///

Models Equipped with sealed burners: On some

models plug may be located as shown below.

St®p 4

Seal the Openings

Sea! any openings in the wall behind the range and

in the floor under the range when hookups are

completed

St®p 5

Check Surface Burner ngnition

Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be

checked after range and gas supply lines have been

carefully checked for leaks,

Push in one of the surface burner controls and turn it

to the LITE position_ You will hear a snapping sound

indicating proper operation of the spark module. Once

the air has been purged from the supply lines, burner

should light within 4 seconds, After burner lights,

rotate knob out of the LITE position_ Try each burner

in succession until all burners have been checked°

Quality of Flames

The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be

determined visually.

(A) Yellow flames--

Call for service

Step 6

Check Rgnition of Oven Burner

The oven is designed to operate quietly and automat-

ically_ To operate the oven, turn the OVEN SET knob

to BAKE and the OVEN TEMP knob to 300°E After

30-90 seconds, the oven burner will ignite and burn

until the set temperature is reached,, The oven burner

wil! continue to cycle on and off as necessary to main-

tain the oven at the temperature indicated by the

OVEN TEMP knob_

To check ignition of the broil burner, turn the OVEN

SET knob to BROIL and the OVEN TEMP knob to

BROIL. After 30-90 seconds, the broil burner will

ignite.

The oven requires electrical power to operate° In the

case of a power outage, the oven burners on these

models cannot be lit manually with a match_ Gas wilt

not flow unless the glow bar is hot°

If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs, the

oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until power

is restored,

(continued next page)

(B) Yellow tips on

outer conesw

Normal for LP gas

Normal for natural gas

If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal

burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending

on the type of gas you use_

With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is

normal.

NormaU Installation gnstruotion$ (continued)

St®p ?

Adjust Broil and Oven Burner Air

Adjustment Shutters BfNecessary

Air adjustment shutters for' the top and bottom burn-

ers regulate the flow of air to the flames,

The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner is

in the center of the rear wall of the oven.

The shutter for the bottom oven burner is near the

back wall behind the storage drawer or the kick panel

(depending on the model).. Remove the drawer or

panel° (See Care and Cleaning section in this book..)

To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen the

Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward

open or closed position as needed°

The flames for the top (broil) burner should be steady

with approximately 1" blue cones and should not

extend out over the edges of the burner baffle.

To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning

properly, remove the oven bottom and the burner baf-

fle (see below). Flames should have approximately 1"

blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas,

should burn with no yellow tipping_ (With most LP gas,

small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are nor-

rnal.) Flames should not lift off burner ports. If lifting is

observed, gradually reduce air' shutter opening until

flames are stabilized. With the baffle in place, the

flames should burn steady and should not extend past

the edges of the burner baffle°

To remove the oven bottom:

1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven

bottom_

2. Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side°

3. Lift rear of oven bottom enough to clear the lip of

range frame, then pull out.

To remove the burner baffle (on some models):

1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4" hex_head screw

shown in the illustration above. Do not remove any

other screws°

2. Pull baffle straight out until it is free from the slot

that holds it at rear of oven.

Step 8

Leveling the Range

1. Remove the storage drawer, _" I_'_ "_

broilerdrawer,or kickpanel° ( _

2. Use a 3/16' open-end or I

socket wrench to back out _ ! ]<..."_

both rear leveling legs approxi- "__ / "--_/_- t

4. Install the oven shelves in the

oven and position the range J-J_

where it will be installed,

5. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a

cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven

racks, if using a spirit level, take two readings--with

the level placed diagonally first in one direction and

then the other,_

6. Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level

7. After the range is level, slide the range away from

the walt so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed,

Step 9

installing the Anti-Tip Device

WARNING:

• Range must be secured with an approved Anti-

Tip device.

• Unless properly installed, the range could be

tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or lean-

ing on an open door,

oAfter installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it is

in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range

forward°

• This range has been designed to meet all recog-

nized industry tip standards for all normal condi-

tions°

oThe use of this device does net preclude tipping

of the range when not properly installed.

° If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range

does not fit this application, use the universal

Anti-Tip device WBO2X7909°

1. Mark the wail where the RIGHT EDGE of the range

is to be located Be sure to allow for the countertop

overhang if you intend to install the range next to

cabinets,

_,jAnti-Tip!

ice I

. I

Approx,2{] _...._ _,

t,,nt ,,./ Marked Edge

/ _ _8 /" of Range

2. Locate the outside edge of the device 2¼" toward the

center of the range from the marked edge of the

ranger

3. Using the device as a template, mark the position of

the hole for the screw°

4. For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an angle of

20 degrees from the horizontal. A nail or awl may be

used if a drill is not available°

Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided°

For cement or concrete construction, you will need a

1/4" x 1½" lag bolt and a 1/2" OoD. sleeve anchor,

which are not provided. Drill the recommended size

hole for the hardware.

Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then

install the lag bolt through the device, The bolts

must be properly tightened as recommended for the

hardware,

Wallboard

Anti-Tip

Device

Back of

Range

Screw

5. Slide the range against the wall, and check for

proper installation by grasping the front edges of

the rear surface unit openings and carefully

attempting to tilt the range forward,

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED:

MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN

THE OFF POSITION.

MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION

AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS

UNOBSTRUCTED.

How to Conve the Range for Use LP Gas or Gas

Prepare Range for Conversion

CAUTION--Before converting the range:

(1) Turn off gas supply at the wall and

(2) Turn off the electrical power to the range.

If range has not yet been connected to gas supply,

or if flexible connection was made, range may be

pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.

Tools Required:

T-10 Torxdriver (for sealed burners)

1/2" and 3/4" open-end wrench

Flat blade screwdriver' (smal!)

Nut drivers or wrenches: 7ram or 5/16"

(depending on the size of the spuds)

WARNING: Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range,

$ ep I

Convert The Pressure Regulator

1. For models equipped with sealed burners, remove

the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel and

locate the pressure regulator at rear of the range.

On some models, you may have to remove an access

cover also.

For models equipped with dual burners, remove the

cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear

of range.

2. Determine which figure, A or B, is appropriate for

your regulator type°

If it is regulator A:

1. Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure reg-

ulator.

2. Turn the cap over' and hook it into the slot&

The type of gas to be used should now be visible on

the top of the cap.

If it is regulator B:

1. Unscrew the plastic-protected hex-nut cap from the

regulator_

2. Carefu!ly pry the protective plastic cap off

the threaded metal cap.. Gently pull the plastic wash-

er off the threads on the other side of the metal cap..

3. Push the plastic cap onto the end of the metal cap

displaying the type of gas you are converting to_

Press the attached plastic washer onto the threads

on the other side of the metal cap.

4. Screw the hex-nut cap back into the regulator. Do

not overtighteno

Lever shown closed

, _ NAT JLP,

Note: On some models the shut-off valve

may be in a different location

Lever shown closed,

PULL OPEN,

Gas Flow

into

Do not remove

this protective cap

except for conversion

Cap Assembly

Note: On some models the shut-off valve

may be in a different Iocation

Cap

Step 2

Converting Surface Burners on Models

Equipped with Sealed Burners (See Step 3

if range is equipped with dual burners.)

Burner Cap ,,

Burner Head

Screws

Burner Base

Orifice

Gas Inter Tube . .

1. Remove grates, burner caps and burner head&

2. Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3 small

screws in each base° Lift burner straight out.

DO NOT disconnect the wires from the burner

bases unless the cooktop needs to be raise&

3. Remove the brass orifice spud under each burner

base by unscrewing spud from fitting with a 7mm

or 5/16" wrench (depending on the size of your

spuds). Apply a 3/4" wrench to the hex on the gas

inlet tube as a back-up when removing spud to

prevent the aluminum tube from twisting.

4. Install orifice spuds according to one of the

following diagrams (see IAI or EEl), for LP gas or

natural gas, depending on which you are converting

to.

_] Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas:

LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with

this Use and Care book. LP orifice spuds have a 2-

digit number and the Letter "L" on one side. Each ori-

fice spud will also have ! or 2 grooves on one side,

denoting the location on the range where it is to be

installed,

v i

Front of Range

[_ Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas:

Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3-digit number on

one Side. Each orifice spud will also have 1, 2 or 3

grooves on one side, denoting the location on the

range where it is to be installed.

To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice spuds

are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes. Use a

small wrench to hold the inlet tube hex to prevent it

from twisting.

Put old orifice spuds back in the bag to save for

possible future conversion_

NOTE: If an orifice spud \_____..._-._

is accidentally dropped, _\.,_. ,, ___,_-j

the cooktop can be raised

by disengaging the 2 front

clips with a large flat

blade screwdriver.r

DO NOT attempt to raise the cooktop without

removing all 4 burner bases.

If wires were disconnected to remove the cooktop,

feed wires through the burner holes in the cooktop,.

Attach to each burner electrode terminal carefully,

making sure not to bend the terminal° Then lower

cooktop until it snaps over the clips,.

Tall Screw

7. Carefully insert burner bases straight down with the

tube over the orifice spud, Replace the screws,

making sure the tall screw is opposite the burn-

er electrode in each burner base.

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Howto Conve the Rangefor Usewith LPGas or NaturaBGas (cont,oued)

St®p ,3

Converting Surface Burners on Nlode[s

Equipped with Dual Burners (See

Step 2 if range is equipped with sealed

burners,)

1. Lift cooktop.

2, Lift burner assem-

blies straight up and

set aside to gain

access to surface

burner spuds°

3. With a 7mm or 5/t6"

wrench (depending

on the size of your

spuds), remove each

of the four spuds on

the surface burner

gas inlet tubes and

replace them with the correct gas spuds mounted in

a holder at the right rear of the range, above the reg-

ulator. Natural gas spuds are brass and LP gas

spuds are red or silver. (Mount the spuds that you

removed from the inlet tubes back in the holder°) To

prevent leakage, make sure spuds are securely

screwed into gas inlet tubes.

4, Replace the burner assemblie&

5. Keep all spuds with your range so you have them if

you move or get a different gas hook-up.

Convert the Oven Burner Orifices

Oven Burner

1. Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler draw-

er, oven bottom and burner baffle.. The lower burner

orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer,

broiler drawer or kick panel. (On some models,

a metal shield must be removed to access the

orifice.)

2. To convert to LP gas, use

a 1/2" wrench to turn the

lower burner orifice spud

clockwise° Tighten the spud

only until it is snug. To pre-

vent damage, do not over-

tighten the spud°

To convert to natural gas, loosen the spud

about 2 turns.

Broil Burner (on some models)

To convert to LP gas, use a 1/2" wrench to turn the

upper burner orifice spud clockwise. Tighten spud

only until it is snug with the base. To prevent damage,

do not overtighten spud..

To convert to natural gas, loosen the spud about

2 turns.

Step 5

Convert Air Adjustment Shutter(s)

For LP gas, loosen the Phillips

_[ head screw and rotate the shut-

ter to the full open position° With

Screw_ _ baffle in place, flames should

Air Shutter _ _ have approximately 1" blue cones

and should not extend beyond the

edges of the burner baffle° After

30 seconds of burner operation, check for flames lift-

ing off burner ports, if lifting is observed, gradually

reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized.

For natural gas, the shutter should be open 1/2" or

about 3/4 of the way open.

Step 6

Check for Leaks

When all connections have been made, make sure all

range controls are in the off position and turn on the

main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector

at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the

system°

CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK

FOR GAS LEAKS.

When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to

pressure test the gas supply system of the residence,

disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve from

the gas supply piping.. When using test pressures of 1/2

psig or less to test the gas supply system, simply isolate

the range from the gas supply system by closing the

individual shut-off valve_

Convert Top Burner Valves

Turn all top burners to LOW_

Remove all 4 knobs_

With a small flat blade screwdriver, turn the valve

set screws clockwise to decrease flame size, coun-

terclockwise to increase flame size° Adjust until the

flame is about the same height as the top of the

burner..

4. Replace knob&

5. Check for flame outage by opening and closing the

oven door several times° If the flame goes out,

increase the flame size°

$ ep 8

Check Quality of Flames

The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be

determined visua!ly_

If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal

burner flames should took like (B) or (C), depending

on the type of gas you user

With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is

normal.

(A) Yellow flames--

Call for service

(B) Yellow tips on outer

cones--Normal for

LP gas

Normal for natural gas

8MIPOIRTANTSAFETY NSTRUCTIONS

Read instructions before using this appliance.

ltVIPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act requires the Governor of

California to publish a list of substances known

to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm, and requires business-

es to warn customers of potential exposure to

such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to

four of these substances, namely benzene, car-

bon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused

primarily by the incomplete combustion of natu-

ral gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners,

indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,

will minimize incomplete combustion.. Exposure

to these substances can be minimized further by

venting with an open window or using a ventila-

tion fan or hood.

When You Get Your Range

o Have the installer

show you the location

of the range gas cut-

off valve and how to

shut it off if necessary.

o Have your range

installed and properly

grounded by a

qualified installer in

accordance with the

Installation Instructions.

Any adjustment and

service should be per-

formed only by qualified

service technicians°

gas range installers or

o Plug your range (Electric Ignition models only)

into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not

remove the round grounding prong frorn the plug.

If in doubt about the grounding of the home elec-

trical system, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced

with a properly grounded, three-prong outlet in

accordance with the National Electrical Code° Do

not use an extension cord with this appliance..

• Be sure all packing materials are removed

from the range before operating it to prevent fire

or smoke damage, should the packing material

ignite_

• Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and

out of drafty locations to prevent poor air cir-

culation.

• Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a

qualified service technician or installer for the

type of gas (natural or LP), that is to be used.

Your range can be converted for use with either

type of gas_ See Installation instructions,

o After prolonged use of a range, high floor tem-

peratures may result and many floor cover-

ings will not withstand this kind of use. Never

install the range over vinyl tile or* linoleum that

cannot withstand such type of use. Never install

it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.

Using Your Range

o Don't leave children

alone or unattended

where a range is hot or

in operation. They could

be seriously burned

Don't allow anyone to

climb, stand or hang

on the door, storage or

broiler drawer (on

some models) or range top. They could darn-

age the range and even tip it over, causing severe

personal injury.

CAUTION: ITEMS OF

INTEREST TO CHIL-

DREN SHOULD NOT

BE STORED IN CABI-

NETS ABOVE A

RANGE OR ON THE

BACKSPLASH OF A

RANGE--CHILDREN

CLIMBING ON THE

RANGE TO REACH

ITEMS COULD BE

SERIOUSLY INJURED°

WARN NG-A. °

ranges can tip and

injury could result. To

prevent accidental

tipping of the range,

attach an approved

Anti-Tip device to the

wall. (See installation

Instructions.) To check

if the device is installed

and engaged properly,

carefully tip the range

forward. The Anti-Tip

device should engage

and prevent the range

from tipping over_, o

tf you pull the range out from the wall for any

reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is

engaged when you push the range back against

the wall,

o Let burner grates and other surfaces cool

before touching them or leaving them where

children can reach them.

o Never wear loose fit- . -.._.-

ting or hanging gar- [_,_0!

ments while using the

appliance. Be careful

when reaching for items

stored in cabinets over

the cooktop. Flammable

material could be ignited

if brought in contact with flames or hot oven sur-

faces and may cause severe burns,

o For your safety, never

use your appliance for

warming or heating

the room.

Do not use water on

grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan.

Turn off burner, then

smother flaming pan

by covering pan com-

pletely With a well-fit-

ting lid, a cookie sheet

or a flat tray. Flaming

grease outside a pan

can be put out by cov-

ering with baking soda

or, if available, a multi-

purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extin-

guisher.

Do not store flammable

materials in an oven,

range broiler or stor-

age drawer, or near the

cooktop.

Do not store or use

combustible materials,

gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

When cooking pork, follo_ the directions exactly

and always cook the meat to an internal tempera-

ture of at least t70°F. This assures that, in the

remote possibility that trichina may be present in

the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe

to eat.

Surface Cooking

Always use the L1TE position when igniting

surface burners and make sure the burners have

ignited.

o Never leave surface burners unattended at

high flame settings, Boilover causes smoking

and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

• Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cookware.

Excessive flame is hazardous.

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HMPORtTANTSAFE BNSTIRUC3=BONS/coot noed/

o Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot o

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from

steam_ °

• Do not let pot holders come near open flames

when lifting cookware_ Do not use a towel or other

bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.

o To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of

flammable materials and spillage, turn cookware

handles toward the side or back of the range with-

out letting them extend over adjacent burners°

o Always turn surface burner to OFF before

removing cookware.

o Carefully watch foods being fried at a high

flame setting.

o Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that o

are necessary for the range to operate properly

with correct combustion_ Air openings are located

in the following places: o

--Oven vent at the rear of the cooktop.

--Air intake under the broiler drawer.

--Air vent at the top of the oven door,,

o Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the

wok has a round metal ring that is placed over

the burner grate to support the wok, This ring

acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burn-

er grate and burner head_ Also, it may cause the

burner to work improperly. This may cause a car-

bon monoxide level above that allowed by current

standards, resulting in a health hazard_

o Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. °

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods

can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of

pan, o

o Use least possible amount of fat for effective

shallow or deep-fat frying, Filling the pan too full

of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

o if a combination of oils or fats will be used in

frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt

slowly.

° Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a

deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.

Use deep-fat thermometer whenever possible

to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking

point.

Use proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unsta-

ble or easily tipped° Select cookware having flat

bottoms large enough to properly contain food

and avoid boitovers and spillovers and large

enough to cover burner grates_ This wilt both save

cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumula-

tions of food, since heavy spattering or spil!overs

left on the range can ignite Use pans with ham

dtes that can be easily grasped and will remain

cool,

When using glass cookware, make sure it is

designed for top-of-range cooking.

Keep all plastics away

from top burners.

Do not leave plastic

items on the cook-

top--they may melt if

left too close to the vent.

Do not leave any items

on the cooktop. The

hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items

and will increase pressure in closed containers,

which may cause them to burst.

To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be

certain that the controls for all burners are at

the OFF position and all grates are cool before

attempting to remove them.

When flaming foods are under the hood, turn

the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread

the flames.

If range is located near a window, do not hang

long curtains that could blow over the top burners

and create a fire hazard_

If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range

and call a qualified service technician° Never use

an open flame to locate a leak,

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

o Do not use oven for a storage area. Items

stored in the oven can ignite.

o Stand away from the range when opening the

door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that

escape can cause burns to hands, face and

eyes.

o Keep oven free fl'om grease buildup.

Place oven shelves in desired position while

oven is cool

o Pui_h_ out shelf to the shelf-stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a

precaution against burns from touching hot

surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest

positio__ "R" is not designed to slide.

o Don't ?t_eat unopened food containers in the

oven. Pressure could build up and the con-

tainer could burst, causing an injury.

o Don't use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven

except as described in this book. Misuse could

result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.

o When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer's directions,

o Use only glass cookware that is recommend-

ed for use in gas ovens

o Always remove broiler pan from the oven as

soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the

pan can catch on fire if oven is used without

removing the grease from the broiler pan.

o When broiling, if meat is too close to the

flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to pre-

vent excessive flare-upso

° Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly to

reduce the possibility of grease fires.

° If you should have a grease fire in the broiler

pan, turn off the oven and keep door closed to

contain fire until it bums out.

Cneaning Your F_ange

• Clean only parts listed in this Care and Use

Guide.

o Keep range clean and free of accumulations

of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.

Seif-CReaning Oven

o Do not clean door gasket, The door gasket is

essential for a good seal Care should be taken

not to rub, damage or move the gasket,

Do not use oven cleaners_ No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any

kind should be used in or around any part of the

oven_

o Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiEer

pan and other cookware.

_fYou Need Service

o Read "The Problem Solver" in the back of this

book.

o Don't attempt to repair or replace any part of

your range unless it is specifically recom-

mended in this book. All other servicing should

be referred to a qualified technician,

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTmONS

Features of Your Range

| !

Burner Cap

• Burner Head

Pan

(on some

• _ models)

\ _\ Burner Base

(on some

models)

Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above

Feature Index

(Not all models have all features, Appearance of features varies°)

1 OVEN SET Knob

2 Oven "On" Indicator Light

Oven Cleaning Indicator Light

Automatic Oven Timer, Clock and Minute Timer

Oven Vent

OVEN TEMP Knob

Grates, Drip Pans (on some models) and Surface Burners

Surface Burner Controls

9 Cooktop

110 Broiler Pan and Rack

See page

34,35

18,25,42

22,23,36,37,43

t8, 40

19, 32, 33, 39

11 Oven Shelves (Easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports) 25, 28, 29, 30, 39

t2 Oven Shelf Supports 25, 28, 29, 30

13 Oven Gasket 34, 35, 38

t4 Storage Drawer or Kick Panel (depending on model) 41

15 Model and Serial Numbers (On front frame of range, behind 4

storage drawer or kick panel..)

16 Removable Oven Door (Easily removed for oven cleaning°) 38

17 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear corner on range back. 3, 11, 17

See Installation Instructions..)

18 Oven Bottom 10, 39

19 Oven Interior Light 25, 42

20 Oven Door Latch (Use for Self-Cleaning cycle only_) 28, 30, 32, 34, 35

21 Oven Light On!Off Switch (on some models) 25

22 Surface Light On/Off Switch (on some models) 40

Air Vents t8, 42

Surface Ceeking

Electric ignition

Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition,

eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with con-

stantty burning flames.

In case of a power failure, you can light the surface

burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted

match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE

position,_ Use extreme caution when lighting burn-

ers this way.

Surface burners in use when an etectricaf power fail-

ure occurs will continue to operate normally.

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed,,

When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners

spark.. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean

around any burner while another burner is on, An

electric shock may result, which could cause you

to knock over hot cookware.

Surface Burner Controls

Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are

marked as to which burners they control The two

knobs on the left control the left front and left rear

burners. The two knobs on the right control the right

front and right rear burners.

On ranges with sealed burners:

oThe smaller burner (right rear position) will give

the best simmer results.

o The right front burner is higher powered than

the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker

(natural gas installations only).

Before Lighting a Burner

o If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should

be used at all times.

Make sure both grates on one side of the range are

in place before using either burner:.

To Light a Surface Burner

Push the control knob in and

turn it to LITE. You wil! hear a lit-

tle "clicking" noise--the sound of

the electric spark igniting the

burner_

After the burner ignites, turn the

knob to adjust the flame size°

After Lighting a Burner

o Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one

you want to use_

o Do not operate a burner for an extended period of

time without cookware on the grate.. The finish on the

grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heal

° Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you

place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or

other materials on them.

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat

The flame size on a gas burner should match the

cookware you are using

FOR SAFE HANDLING OF :_-

THE FLAME EXTEND UP

THE SIDES OF THE COOK-

WARE Any flame larger than the bottom of the cook-

ware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle,

When boiling, use this same flame size--t/2 inch

smaller than the bottom of the cookware--no matter

what the cookware is made of, Foods cook just as

quickly at a gentle boil as they do at a furious, rolling

boil,, A high boil creates steam and cooks away mois-

ture, flavor and nutrition., Avoid it except for the few

cooking processes that need a vigorous boil,

When frying or warming foods in stainless steel,

cast iron or enamelware, keep the flame down

lower--to about 1/2 the diameter of the pan.

When frying in glass or ceramic cookware, lower

the flame even more.

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommend-

ed because it heats quickly and evenly, Most foods

brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Minerals in food

and water will stain but will not harm aluminum. A

quick scour with a soap-filled steel wool pad after

each use keeps aluminum cookware looking shiny

and new Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when

cooking with minimum amounts of water

Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give sat-

isfactory results,

Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of

some cookware may melL Follow cookware manufac-

turer's recommendations for cooking methods

Glass: There are two types of glass cookware--those

for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking

(saucepans, coffee and teapots) Glass conducts heat

very slowly.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either

surface or oven cooking, It conducts heat very slowly

and cools very slowly,, Check cookware manufactur-

er's directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges,

Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating

properties and is usually combined with copper, alu-

minum or other metals for improved heat distribution.

Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if

they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer

recommends,

Wok Cooking

(on models with sealed burners)

We recommend that you use

only a flat-bottomed wok.

They are available at your

local retail store.,

Do not use woks that have

support rings. Use of these

types of woks, with or without

the ring in place, can be dan-

gerou& Placing the ring over

the burner grate may cause :

the burner to work improper-

ly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable

current standards, This could be dangerous to your

health Do not try to use such woks without the ring,,

You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

Use of Stove Top Grills

(on models with sealed burners)

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burn-

ers. If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas

burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can

result in exposure to carbon ;i .....

monoxide levels above

allowable current standards,

This can be hazardous to

your health,,

: :

Using Your Oven

Before Using Your Oven

Be sure you understand how to set the controls prop-

efly, Practice removing and replacing the shelves

while the oven is cool Read the information and tips

on the following pages Keep this book handy where

you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of

using your new range.

Electric ignition

The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by

electric ignition,

To light either burner, turn the OVEN SET knob to

the desired oven operation and the OVEN TEMP

knob to the desired temperature_ The burner should

ignite within 30-90 seconds.

After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the

oven burner cycles--off compfetely, then on with a fulI

flame--to keep the oven temperature controlled_

Power Outage

CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO

OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DUR=

ING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE. The oven

or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure° Gas

will not flow unless the glow bar is hoL

If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs,

the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-tit until

power is restored.

OVEN TEMP Control

The OVEN TEMP control main-

tains the temperature you set for

normal oven operation as well as

for broiling. Push in and turn to

set temperatures or to set into

CLEAN position

OFF--Shuts off power to the

oven controls. Oven will not op-

erate The OVEN TEMP knob

should be turned to OFF when-

ever the oven is not in use..

For normal oven operation, push in and turn the

knob to the desired temperature.. It will normally take

30-90 seconds before the flame comes on

After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the

oven burner cycles--off completely, then on with a full

flame--to keep the oven temperature controlled

Oven indicator Light

The oven indicator light glows until the oven reaches

your selected temperature, then goes off and on with

the oven burner(s) during cooking

OVEN SET Control

The OVEN SET control has

settings for BAKE, BROIL, TIME

BAKE and CLEAN., When you

turn the knob to the desired set-

ting, the proper burner is activat-

ed for that operation

BAKE--Use this setting for all

normal oven operations--for

example, for cooking roasts or

casseroles.. Only the bottorn

oven burner operates during baking°

BROIL--Use this setting for broiling. Only the top

(broil) burner will operate°

TIME BAKE--Use this setting to turn the oven on and

off at specified times when you want cooking to start

and stop. See Automatic Oven Timer section.

CLEAN--Use this setting for the self-cleaning func-

tion only,_

Using Your Oven (continue€

Oven Vents

The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear

of the cooktop See Features section Do not block

these openings when cooking in the oven--it is impor-

tant that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air

to the oven burners be uninterrupted

°The vent openings and nearby surfaces may

become hot. Do not touch them.

o Do not leave plastic

items on the cooktop--

they may melt if left

too close to the vent.

o Handles of pots and venl appearance

pans on the cooktop

may become hot if left too close to the vent.

o Metal items will become very hot if they are left

on the cooktop and could cause burns.

o Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot

air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will

increase pressure in closed containers, which may

cause them to burst

Oven Light

The oven light comes on automatically when the door

is opened. Some models have a switch on the lower

control panel that allows you to turn the light on or off

when the door is closed

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed

with stop-locks so when

placed correctly on the

shelf supports, they will

stop before coming

completely out of the

oven and will not tilt

when you are removing

food from them or plac-

ing food on them.

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out

to the "stop" position. Place the cookware on the shelf,

then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will elimi-

nate reaching into the hot oven.

To remove a shelf from

the oven, pull it toward

you, tilt front end upward

and pull shelf out

To replace, place shelf

on shelf support with

stop-locks (curved exten-

sion of shelf) facing up

and toward rear of oven.

Tilt up front and push shelf toward back of oven until it

goes past "stop" on oven wall Then lower front of

shelf and push it all the way back.

Shelf Positions

1 °i//i

The oven has five shelf

supports for normal bak-

ing and roasting--A (bot-

tom), B, C, D and E (top)

It also has a special low

shelf position (R) for

roasting extra large

items, such as a large

turkey--the shelf is not

designed to slide out at

this position. Shelf posi-

tions for cooking are suggested on Baking and

Roasting pages

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, the temperature change of

the air in the oven may cause water droplets to

form on the door glass° These droplets are harm*

less and will evaporate as the oven continues to

heat up

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Using Your Oven (continued)

Oven Temperature Adjustment

The temperature selected on the thermostat dial

determines the average of the maximum and mini-

mum temperatures reached during the cycling of the

oven burner. The thermostat controi in your new oven

has been carefully designed and manufactured to pro-

vide accurate temperatures. If your new oven is

replacing one you have used for several years, you

may notice a difference in the degree of browning or

the length of time required when using your favorite

recipes. This is because oven temperature controls

have a tendency to "drift" over a period of years.

Before attempting to have the temperature of your

new oven changed, be sure you have carefully fol-

lowed the baking time and temperature recommended

by the recipe. Then, after you have used the oven a

few times and you feel the oven is too hot or too cool,

there is a simple adjustment you can make yourself

on the OVEN TEMP knob

Pul! the knob off the range and took at the back side.

To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn),

but do not completely remove, the two screws on the

back of the knob With the back of the knob facing

you, hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand

and turn the the front of the knob with the other hand.

gs_

(appearance may vary)

To raise the oven temperature, move the top screw

toward the right, You'll hear a click for each notch you

move the knob_ To lower the temperature, move the

top screw toward the left, Each click wilt change the

oven temperature approximately IO°K (Range is plus

or minus 60°E from the arrow)

We suggest that you make the adjustment one click

from the original setting and check oven performance

before making any additional adjustments,

After the adjustment is made, retighten screws so they

are snug, but be careful not to overtighten Reinstal!

knob on range and check performance,

Air Adjustment Shutters for Oven Burners

The air adjustment shutters for the top (broil) and bot-

tom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames.

See Installation Section of this book for instructions

for location and proper adjustment of shutters.

Clock and Timers

Clock and Minute Timer

To set the clock, push the

knob in and turn the clock

hands to the correct time.

Then let the knob out and

continue turning to OFR

The Minute Timer has

been combined with the

range clock. Use it to time

cooking operations You'll

recognize it as the pointer

that is different in color

from the clock hands.

Minutes are marked up to 60 on the center ring of the

clock.

To set the Minute Timer, turn the knob to the left,

without pushing in, until the pointer reaches the num-

ber of minutes you want to time.

At the end of the set time, a buzzer sounds to tell

you time is up. Turn the knob, without pushing in,

until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops.

Automatic Oven Timer

This Timer will automati-

cally start and stop your

oven for you. Here's what

you do:

1. Make sure both your

range clock and the

DELAY START dial show

the correct time of day.

When either the DELAY START dial or STOP TIME

dial is pushed in and turned, it will "pop" into place

when the time shown on the range clock is

reached.

2. Set the DELAY START control.. Push in and turn the

DELAY START dial to the time you want the oven

to turn itself on. (If you want it to start cooking

immediately, do not set DELAY START time..)

3. Set the STOP TIME control. Push in and turn the

STOP TIME knob to the time you want the oven to

turn itself off.

NOTE: There must be at least a half-hour differ-

ence between the DELAY START and STOP TIME

dials, and times can be set only up to tl hours and

45 minutes in advance..

Set the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE

Set the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired cooking

temperature,

The oven will turn itself on immediately unless you

have set the DELAY START control for a later start-

ing time, It will operate at the temperature you select-

ed and turn itself off at the Stop Time you selected,

After you take your food out of the oven, be sure to

turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFR

Baking

Do not lock the oven door with the door latch dur,-

ing baking. This is used for self-cleaning only.

How to Set Your Range for Baking

1. Position the shelf or shelves in the oven If cooking

on two shelves at the same time, stagger the cook-

ware for best heat circulation Place food in oven

on center of shelf,. Mow at least 2 inches between

edge of cookware and oven wall or adjacent cook-

ware

2. Close the oven door but do not latch it, if the door

latch is moved to the right during a bake opera-

tion, the door may lock and you may not be able

to open it until the oven cools

3, Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE and

turn OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature

4. Check food for doneness at minimum time on

recipe Cook ionger if necessary Turn OVEN TEMP

knob to OFF and remove food

For best baking results, follow these suggestions:

Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf

or shelves in the desired

locations while the

oven is cool The cor-

rect shelf position de*

pends on the kind of

food and the browning

desired. As a general

rule, place most foods

'Y, Z.iiZ/Z//JU

in the middle of the oven, on either the second or third

shelf from the bottom See the chart for suggested

shelf position&

Type of Food

Angel food cake

Biscuits or muffins

Cookies or cupcakes

Brownies

Layer cakes

Bundt or pound cakes

Shelf Position

BorC

Bor C

AorB

Pies or pie shells B or C

Frozen pies A (on cookie sheet)

Casseroles B or C

Roasting B or R

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it, Preheat

means bringing the oven up to the specified tempera-

ture before putting in the food. To preheat, set the

oven at the correct temperature--selecting a higher

temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking

cakes, cookies, pastry and breads, For most

casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary.

For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone,

preheat 10 minutes, After the oven is preheated place

the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent

heat from escaping,

Baking Pans

Use the proper baking pan, The type of finish on the

pan determines the amount of browning that will

occur,.

• Dark, rough or dul! pans absorb heat resulting in a

browner, crisper crust.. Use this type for pies

o Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting

in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and

cookies require this type of pan..

o Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking

in glass baking dishes, lower the temperature by

25°E and use the recommended cooking time in the

recipe This is not necessary when baking pies or

casseroles..

Pan Placement

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be

enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking

results will be better if baking pans are centered as

much as possible rather than being placed to the front

or to the back of the oven.

Pans should not touch each other or the wails of the

oven.. Allow 1 to 1½ inch space between pans as well

as from the back of the oven, the door and the side&

If you use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not

directly above the other_

Baking Guides

When using prepared baking mixes, follow package

recipe or instructions for best baking results.

When baking cookies,

flat cookie sheets (with-

out sides) produce bet-

ter-looking cookies

Cookies baked in a

jelly roll pan (short

sides all around) may

have darker edges and

pale or light browning

may occur.

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the

walls or the door of the oven

For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the

oven at a time.

Pies

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans

to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil

pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet

for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away

from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it..

Cakes

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause

uneven baking results and poorly shaped products. A

cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recom-

mends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier than it

should be.. If baked in a pan smaller than recommend-

ed, it may be undercooked and batter may overflow..

Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is

the one recommended

Aluminum Foil

Never entirely cover a

shelf with a large cookie

sheet or aluminum foil.

This will disturb the heat

circulation and results in

poor baking A smaller

sheet of foil may be used

to catch a spillover by pla-

cing it on a lower shelf

several inches below the food..

Don't Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do

not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes

provide minimum and maximum baking times such as

"bake 30-40 minutes?'

DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum

time,, Opening the oven door frequently during cook-

ing allows heat to escape and makes baking times

longer., Your baking results may also be affected.

Roasting

Do not lock the oven door with the door latch dur-

ing roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only.

Roasting is cooking by dry heal Tender meat or poul-

try can be roasted uncovered in your oven Roasting

temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep

spattering to a minimum. When roasting, it is not nec-

essary to sear, baste, cover or add water to your

meat.

The oven has a special

low shelf (R) position just

above the oven bottom..

Use it when extra cooking

space is needed, for

example, when roasting a

large turkey.. The shelf is

not designed to slide out

at this position.

Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.

Therefore, oven controls are set for BAKE or TIME

BAKE (you may hear a slight clicking sound, indicat-

ing the oven is working properly).. Roasting is easy;

ust follow these steps:

Step 1: Position oven

shelf at (B) position for

small size roast (3 to 5

Ibs.) and at (R) position

for large_ roasts.

Step 2: Check the weight of the roast Place the meat

fat-side-up or the poultry breast-side-up on roasting

rack in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the

meal Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as

possible. (Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this..)

Line broiler pan with aluminum foil when using pan

for marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily

cured meats, or basting food during cooking.. Avoid

spilling these materials inside the oven or inside the

oven door

Step 3: Turn OVEN SET

knob to BAKE or TIME

BAKE and OVEN TEMP

knob to desired tempera-

ture.. Check the Roasting

Guide for temperatures

and approximate cooking

times

Step 4- Most meats continue to cook slightly while

standing after being removed from the oven.

Recommended standing time for roasts is 10 to 20

minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes

them easier to carve.. Internal ternperature will rise

about 5 ° to 10°R tf you wish to compensate for tem-

perature rise, remove the roast from the oven when

its internal temperature is 5 ° to 10°R less than tem-

perature shown in the Roasting Guide..

NOTE: You may wish to Time Bake (See Using Your

Oven section of this book) to turn oven on and off

automatically.

Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot

oven and therefore should be removed when the

desired internal temperature has been reached.

Frozen Roasts

° Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be start-

ed without thawing, but allow 15 to 25 minutes per

pound additional time (15 minutes per pound for

roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

o Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure

even donenesso Some commercial frozen poultry

can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow

directions given on package label..

Dual Sheff Cooking

This allows more than one food to be cooked at the

same time.. For example: While roasting a 20qb turkey

on shelf position R, a second shelf (if so equipped)

may be added on position D so that scalloped pota-

toes can be cooked at the same time.. Calculate the

total cooking time to enable both dishes to complete

cooking at the same time Allow 15-20 minutes of

additional cooktime for the potatoes.

Roasting Guide

Type

Meat

Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin

tip, rump or top reundt

Lamb _egor bone-in shoulder'i-

i Veat shoulder, leg or Ioint

Oven

Temperature

Approximate Roasting Time Internal

Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F.

lbs.

Rare: 18-25 140°-150 °*

Medium: 25-31 150°-160 °

Well Done: 31-33 170°-185 °

Rare: 20-23 140°-150 °*

Medium: 24-28 150°-160 °

Well Done: 28-33 170°-185 °

Well Done: 30-40 170°-180 °

325 °

3 to 5 Ibs° 6 to 8

24-35

35-39

39-45

21-25

25-30

30-35

35-45

Pork loin, rib or shouldert

Ham, precooked

Poultry

Chicken or Duck

Chicken pieces

Turkey

325 ° Well Done: 35-45 30-40 ! 70°-180 °

325 ° To Warm: 18-23 minutes per pound (any weight) ! 15°-125 °

3 to 5 Ibs. Over 5 Ibso

325 ° Well Done: 35-40 30-35 185°-190 °

350 ° Well Done: 35-40 !85°-190 °

10 to 15 Ibs. Over t5 Ibs. In thigh:

325 ° Well Done: t 6-22 12-I 9 185°-190 °

tFor boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above

*The U.S Department of Agriculture says, "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140_F means

some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev. June 1985)

Broiling

Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the

food.. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be

broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and

smoking to a minimum

The oven door must be closed during broiling.

How to Broil

1. Oven does not need to be preheated for' broiling..

2. If meat has fat or gristle near the edge, cut vertical

slashes through it about 2 inches apart, but don't

cut into meat. We recommend that you trim fat to

prevent excessive smoking, leaving a layer about

1/8 inch thick.

3. Arrange food on rack and position the broiler pan

on the appropriate shelf in the oven_ Placing food

closer to flame sears the exterior and increases

surface browning of food, but also increases spat-

tering and the possibility of fats and meat juices

igniting_

4. Close the oven door but do not latch it. If the door

latch is moved to the right during a broil opera-

tion, the door may lock and you may not be able

to open it until the overt cools.

5. Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to

BROIL

6. Turn most foods once dur-

ing cooking (the exception

is thin fillets of fish; oil one

side, place that side down

on broiler rack and cook

without turning until done)_

Time food for about one-

half the total cooking time,

turn food, then continue to

cook to preferred done-

ness_

7. Turn OVEN TEMP knob to OFE Remove broiler

pan from oven and serve food immediately Leave

pan outside the oven to cool

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum

foil to line your broiler pan

and broiler rack.. However,

you must mold the foil

tightly to the rack and cut

slits in it just like the rack

Without the slits, the foil

will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the

broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to

catch on fire. if you do not cut the slits, you are frying,

not broiling

Questions & Answers

Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a

rack in the pan?

A. Yes_ Using the rack suspends the meat over the

pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,

thus keeping meat drier,. Juices are protected by

the rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive

spatter and smoking.

Q. Should ! salt the meat before broiling?

A. No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to

evaporate° Always salt after cooking.. Turn meat

with tongs; piercing meat with a fork also allows

juices to escape° When broiling poultry or fish,

brush each side often with butter:

Why are my meats not turning out as brown as

they should?

Check to see if you are using the recommended

shelf position. Broil for longest period of time indi-

cated in the Broiling Guide.. Turn food only once

during broiling..

BroiUing GuUde

Food

Bacon

Ground Beef

Beef Steaks

Rare

Medium

Well Done

Rare

Medium

Well Done

Chicken (450 °)

Quantity and/or

Thickness

1/2 lb, (about 8

thin slices)

1 lb. (4 patties)

1/2 to 3/4 inch thick

1 inch thick

(1 to 1 _ tbs )

1 inch thick

(2 to 2_ Ibs )

1 whole

(2 to 2_ Ibs,),

split lengthwise

Shelf

Position

1st Side

Minutes

C 3'_

10-11

12-15

30-35

2nd Side

Minutes

4-5

5-6

8-9

6-7

10-12

16-18

25-30

Comments

Arrange in single layer.

Space evenly Up to 8 patties take

about same time

Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook

through before browning Pan frying

is recommended

Slash fat

Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes

per side for cut-up chicken Brush

each side with melted butter Broil

skin-side-down first.

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast) or 2 to 4 slices C 2-3 1/2-1 Space evenly Place English muffins

Toaster Pastries 1 pkg (2) cut-side-up and brush with butter

if desired.

English Muffins 2, split C 3-5

Lobster Tails 2 to 4 C 13-16 Do not Cut through back of shell and spread

(6 to 8 oz each) turn over. open Brush with melted butter

before broiling and after half of time

Fish 1-1b, fillets B 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully, Brush

1/4 to 1/2 inch thick with lemon butter before broiling and

during broiling if desired Preheat

broiler to increase browning

Ham Slices (450 °) 1 inch thick C 8 8 Increase time 5 to !0 minutes per side

Precooked for 1'/2inch thick or home cured.

Pork Chops 2 (!/2 inch thick) B 10 4-5 Slash fat,

Well Done 2 (1 inch thick), B 13 9-12

about 1 lb

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1 inch thick), B 8 4-7 Slash fat

Weft Done about 10 to 12 oz. B 10 10

Medium 2 (1 _ inch thick), B 10 4-6

Well Done about 1 Ib B 17 12-14

Wieners t-lb pkg (10) C 6 1-2 If desired, split sausages in half

similar precooked lengthwise; cut into 5- to 6-inch

sausages, bratwurst pieces.

Broiling Tips

The oven door must be closed during broiling.

1. Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with

your oven It is designed to minimize smoking and

spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower

part of the pan.

2. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around out-

side edges of meat. To slash, cut crosswise through

outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use

tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing meat

and losing juices.

3. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broil-

ing. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 min-

utes only

4. When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges

hang over sides, which could soil oven with fat drip-

ping.

5. Oven does not need to be preheated. However,

for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat

if desired.

6. Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the

oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increas-

ing cooking time given in this guide 1½ times per

side

Operating the Serf=Cleaning Oven

Before a Clean Cycle

Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cook-

ware and any aluminum foil from the oven-- they

can't withstand the high cleaning ternperatures (Oven

shelves may be left in oven. NOTE: Shelves wilt dis-

color during the self-cleaning cycle..)

Step 2: Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottorno

::-I[1

_ I A. Oven Front Frame

B. Oven Door Gasket

C. Oven Light

Step 3: Clean spatters or spills on the oven front

frame (A) and only that area on the oven door that is

outside the gasket (B)_ Do not clean the gasket. Use

detergent and hot water with a soap-filled steel wool

pad, then rinse wel! with a vinegar and water mixture.

This will help prevent a brown residue from forming

when the oven is heated., Buff these areas with a dry

cloth Never use a commercial oven cleaner in or

around the self-cleaning oven.

oClean top, sides and outside front of oven door

with soap and water.. Do not use abrasives or oven

cleaners..

= Do not rub or clean the door' gasket (B)--the fiber-

glass material of the gasket has an extremely low

resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven

door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven

operation and good baking results. If you notice the

gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any

way or if it has become displaced on the door; you

should have it replaced

Step 4: Close the door and make sure the oven light

Oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning

oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and

become hard to slide.. Wipe the shelf supports with

cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide

more easily_

Caution: Drip pans and grates (on models so

equipped) should never be cleaned in the self-

cleaning oven.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protec-

tors in or near the self-cleaning oven. A combination

of any of these products plus the high clean cycle

temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the

oven°

Important: The oven door' must be closed and

latched and all controls must be set correctly for the

clean cycle to work properly°

After a Clean Cycle

After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in

the oven.. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth. If white

spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel

wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar

and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt

residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle. If

the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle

may be repeated.

How to Set Oven for Cleaning

Step 1: Turn OVEN SET

knob to CLEAN. Push in

and turn OVEN TEMP

knob to CLEAN. Controls

will snap into final position

when the CLEAN location

is reached_

Step 2: Slide the latch

handle to the right as far

as it will go.

Step 3: Set the automatic oven timer:

Make sure the range clock

is set to the correct time of

day_ Clear the DELAY

START and STOP TIME

dials of any previous timed

cooking or cleaning func-

tion by: one at a time, push the DELAY START and

STOP TIME knobs in and turn the knob Using a light

touch, continue turning the knob until it "pops" out°

Both knobs should now be in the out position.

• Decide on cleaning hours necessary

Recommended Cleaning Time:

Light to Moderate Soil--2-3 hours (thin spills and

light spatters)

Heavy Soil--4 hours (heavy, greasy spills and spat-

ters)

• Add these hours to present time of day, then push in

and turn STOP TIME dial clockwise to this later stop

time°

Oven door gets hot during self-cleaning DO NOT

TOUCH.. The CLEANING light will glow, indicating the

controls have been set correctly and the clean cycle

has begun, If a delayed start has been selected, the

CLEANING light will not glow until the start time has

been reached and the clean cycle begins, The door

will lock approximately 20 minutes after the clean

cycle has begun

How to Set a Delayed-Start Cleaning

If you wish to start and stop

cleaning at a later time than

shown on the clock, push

in and turn DELAY START

dial to time you wish to

start Add the hours need-

ed for cleaning to this "start"

time, then push in and turn

STOP TIME dial to this later stop time Oven will auto-

matically turn on and off at the set times°

Follow These Steps after Self-Cleaning

After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked

until the oven cools and the CLEANING light goes off.

This takes about 30 minutes_

Step 1: When CLEANING light

is off, slide the latch handle

to the left as far as it will go _mm_l_

and open the door

Step 2: Turn OVEN TEMP knob to OFE

Questions and Answers

Q. Why won't my oven clean immediately even

though ! set all the time and clean knobs cor-

rectly?

A. Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is set to

the same time as the range clock. Also check to

be sure latch handle is moved to the right,.

Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still

self-clean my oven?

A. Nor Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range

clock to help start and stop your self-cleaning

cycle

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any

part of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around

any part of this oven, If you do use them and do

not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it

absolutely clean afterward, the residue can scar

the oven surface and damage metal parts the next

time the oven is automatically cleaned

Q. Can I clean the woven gasket around the oven

door?

A. No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal,

and care must be taken not to rub, damage or

move this gasket

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil, and you should

switch the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Open win-

dows to rid room of smoke

Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before

opening the door Wipe up the excess soil and

reset the clean cycle

Q. is the "crackling" sound I hear during cleaning

normal?

A. Yes, This is the metal heating and cooling during

both the cooking and cleaning functions

Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?

A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might

also cause an odor when cleaning_

Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enamel

surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition resulting from heating

and cooling during cleaning, They do not affect

how your oven performs.

Q. Why do 1 have ash left in my oven after clean-

ing?

A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit, which is

ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or

cloth,

Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is

the matter?

A. After many cleanings, oven shelves may become

so clean they do not slide easily., To make shelves

slide more easily, after each self-cleaning cycle

dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking

oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they

contact shelf supports

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes, After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves may

have lost some luster and discolored to a deep

gray_

Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven

is self-cleaning?

A. Yes While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use

the cooktop just as you normally do. However, be

careful when standing in front of the range--oven

becomes very hot while self-cleaning,

Care and Caeaning

Proper care and cleaning are important so your range

will give you efficient and satisfactory service.. Follow

these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure

safe and proper maintenance.

BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECT-

ED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR

RANGE.

Sealed Burner Assemblies

(on some models)

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER l

WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS

(IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.

Burner Cap

3 Pan

(on some mode_s)

The burner assemblies should be cleaned thoroughly

after spillovers..

Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts

and drip pans (if so equipped)..

The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans

(if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to

clean.

Dual BurRers (on some models)

Grate

3 Pan

(on some models)

On models with dual burners, the cooktop lifts up for

easy access. The holes in the surface burners of your

range must be kept clean at all times for proper igni-

tion and an even, unhampered flame

You should clean the surface burners routinely, espe-

cially after bad spiltovers, which could clog these

holes. Surface burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the

cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.

To remove burned-on food, soak the surface burner

in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak

the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more

stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft Scrub '_'brand

or Bon Ami '_'brand. Rinse well to remove any traces of

the cleanser that might clog the burner openings

Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface

burner openings and scratch the surface burners

If the holes become clogged, clean them with a

toothpick,

Before putting the surface burner back, shake out

excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it

in a warrn oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in

the range, making sure it is properly seated and level°

The electrode of _,,&_--Electrode

the spark igniter'

is exposed. When

one burner is

turned to LITE, all

the burners spark..

Do not attempt to

disassemble or clean around any burner while

another burner is on. An electric shock may result,

which could cause you to knock over hot

cookware_

Burner Caps: (onsealed burners only)

Lift off when coolo Soak up to 30 minutes, if desired, or

wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with

clean water. Scour with a plastic scouring pad to

remove burned-on food particles Dry in a warm oven

or with a cloth--don't reassemble them wet

Burner Heads: (onsealed burners only)

The holes in the burners of your range, and the spark

electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper

ignition and an even, unhampered flame.

You shoutd clean the burner heads routinely, espe-

cially after bad spiHevers, which could clog these

holes.

Wipe off burner heads. If heavy spillover occurs,

remove burner heads from range Remove the burner

grate and burner cap_ Then lift the burner head

straight up..

To remove burned-on food, soak the burner head in a

solution of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak the

burner head upside-down for 20 to 30 minutes in a

solution of hot water and mild liquid detergent° If the

food doesn't rinse off completely, scrub it with soap

and water and a soft brush or plastic scouring pad..

For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft

Scrub ''_brand or Bon AmF brand Rinse well to remove

any traces of the cleanser that might clog the burner

openings.. Do not use steel wool because it will clog

the burner openings and scratch the burners. If the

holes become clogged, clean them with a toothpick.

Do not clean the burner heads in the self*cleaning oven.

Before putting the burner head back, shake out

excess water and dry it thoroughly by setting it in a

warm oven for 30 minutes° Then place it back in the

range, making sure the pin in the burner base goes in

the hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads

are properly seated and level°

Range Burner Base: (on sealed burners only)

The burner base (the part of the burner fastened to

the cooktop) may be cleaned with a soft brush and a

mild cleanser.. Clean all food residues from around

spark electrode.. Do not use steel wool; small bits of

steel wool wilt short out the electrode.. Rinse well

Burner Grates

Grates should be washed regularly and, of course,

after spillovers. Lift out when cool, Wash them in hot,

soapy water and rinse with clean water.. After clean-

ing, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm

oven for a few minutes Don't put the grates back on

the range while they are wet. When replacing the

grates, be sure they're positioned securely over the

burners°

To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a cov-

ered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia

to loosen the soil.. Then scrub with a soap-filled scour-

ing pad if necessary.

Although they're durable, the grates will gradually lose

their shine, regardless of the best care you can give

them. This is due to their continual exposure to high

temperature&

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of

time without cookware on the grate° The finish on the

grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat..

Drip Pans (on some models )

Remove the grates and lift out the drip pan& Drip

pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand. Place

them in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4

cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with

soap-filled scouring pad if necessary_

CAUTION: Drip pans CANNOT be self-cleaned.

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Care and CReaning(continued)

Oven Door

The oven door is removable but it is heavy You may

need help removing and replacing the door.

To remove the door, open it a few inches to the spe-

cial stop position that will hold the door' open. Grasp

firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off

the hinges

NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the

hinge and the oven door frame as the spring hinge

could snap back and pinch fingers.

_i To replace the door, make

sure the hinges are in the

special stop position.

Position the slots in the bot-

tom of the door squarely

over the hinges. Then lower

the door slowly and evenly

over both hinges at the

same time. If hinges snap

back against the oven

frame, pull them back ouL

TO CLEAN THE DOOR:

(Do not immerse door' in water.)

Inside of door:

o Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned dur-

ing the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this

by hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional

stains when the oven is heated.

° The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a

scouring pad_

o Do not rub or clean the door gasket-the fiberglass

material of the gasket has an extremely low resis-

tance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven

door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven

operation and good baking results If you notice the

gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any

way or if it has become displaced on the door, you

should have it replaced

Inside Outside

Gasket Gasket

Outside of door:

o Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,

sides and front of the oven door_ Rinse well.. You

may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on

the outside of the door.

o Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces

and basting materials containing acids may cause

discoloration and should be wiped up immediately..

When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

o Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or

harsh abrasives on tile outside of the door.

Control Panel and Knobs

It's a good idea to wipe the control panel after each

use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or

vinegar and water; rinse with clean water and polish

dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners,

plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control

panel--they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution

of vinegar and hot water works well.

The control knobs may be removed for easier clean-

ing. To remove knob, pull it straight off the stem. If

knob is difficult to remove, place a towel or dishcloth

between the knob and control panel and pull gently..

Wash the knobs in soap and water, or a vinegar solu-

tion, but do not soak

To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner

Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Do not allow the

water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the

glass while cleaning

Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water. Do

not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids or

commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.

Metal Parts

Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or com-

mercial oven cleaners.. To safely clean surfaces;

wash, rinse, and then dry with a soft cloth..

Glass Surfaces

To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner..

Rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not allow the

water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the

glass while cleaning.

Oven Shelves

Shelves can be cleaned by hand, using soap and

water, with an abrasive cleanser, or in the self-clean-

ing oven..

After cleaning with soap and water rinse the shelves

with clean water and dry. To remove heavy, burned*

on soil, you may use scouring pads° After scrubbing,

wash with soapy water, rinse and dry..

Shelves may also be cleaned in the self-cleaning

oven, but will discolor and lose some luster. See the

Self-Cleaning Oven section.

Oven Bottom

The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To

make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from

excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the

shelf below the shelf you are cooking on. You can use

aluminum foil if you do not cover the whole shelf. This

is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or

other foods with a high acidic content. Hot fruit fillings

or other foods that are highly acidic (such as milk,

tomatoes or sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or

lemon juice) may cause pitting and damage to the

porcelain enamel surface.

If a spiflover does occur on the oven bottom, allow the

oven to cool first. You can then clean the oven bottom

with soap and water, an abrasive cleanser or scour-

ing pads..

o Rinse well to remove any soap before self-cleaning..

Broiler Pan and Rack

After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from

the oven or broiler compartment (depending on your

mode])_ Remove the rack from the pan.. Carefully pour

out the grease in the pan into a proper container°

If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent

while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dish-

cloth. That way, burned-on foods will soak loose while

the meai is being serve&

Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry.. Do not let a

soiled pan and rack stand in the range to cool. The

broiler pan and rack may be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in

the range_ Do not clean in self-cleaning oven

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Care and CUeaning(continued)

Lift-up Cooktop (onmodels with dual burners)

Clean the area under

the cooktop often..

Built-up soil, espe-

cially grease, may

catch on fire.

To make cleaning

easier, the cooktop

may be lifted upo

To raise the cooktop:

1. Be sure burners are turned off.

2. Remove the grate&

3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.

Some models have dual support rods that will hold the

cooktop up while you clean underneath ito

After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy

water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful

not to pinch your fingers. Lower cooktop gently to

avoid blowing out pilot flames (on models with stand-

ing pilots).

Brushed Chrome Cooktop (onsomemodels)

Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy

water or Bon AmP brand cleanser and immediate-

ly dry it with a clean, soft cloth. Take care to dry the

surface following the "grain." To help prevent finger

marks after cleaning, spread a thin film of baby oil on

the surface or a chrome protectant may be used to

help reduce spotting or fingerprinting, Wipe away

excess oil with a clean, soft cloth.

Cook'top Surface

To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of

the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull,

clean up spills right away.. Foods with a lot of acid

(tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc,) or foods with a

high sugar content could cause a dull spoL When the

surface has cooled, wash and rinse.

For other' spills such as fat spatterings, etc.., wash with

soap and water once the surface has coole& Then

rinse and polish with a dry cloth, Be careful when you

clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will

be hot (on models with standing pilots)°

Do not store flammable materials in an oven or

near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance_

Surface Light and Starter (onsomemodels)

CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb with wet hands

or when bulb is hot. Never wipe the light area with

a wet cloth, Electrical power must be shut off if

you have to replace a bulb.

To replace a bulb:

1. With one hand at

each end of the

hinged canopy,

grasp it by the

front edge and flip

it up,.

2. Remove fluores-

cent light bulb..

Replace the bulb

with one of the

same length and

wattage.

3. Lower the canopy,

To replace starter:

1. Open canopy and

above,

_ Lift Up

_,-_ Starter

remove the bulb as explained

2. Grasp starter, turn it counterclockwise about one-

quarter turn and lift ouL Replace with one of the

same wattage,

3. Reposition the bulb and lower the canopy,

Removable Kick Panel (onsome models)

The kick panel may be

removed for cleaning

under the range.

To remove, lift up bottom

of panel slightly to disen-

gage the panel from the

tabs at the base of the

range. Pull bottom of panel

forward until spring clips

are released at top of panel.

To replace, insert the two

slots at bottom of panel

onto the two tabs at base

of range and push top of

panel forward to engage

spring clips..

Removable Storage Drawer (onsomemodels)

The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware

and bakeware,, Do not store plastics and flammable

material in the drawer.

Do not overload the storage drawer, If the drawer is

too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened.

The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning

under the range_ Clean the storage drawer with a

damp cloth or sponge_ Never use harsh abrasives or

scouring pads,

Broiler Drawer (onsome models)

3. Grasp handle, lift and

To remove:

1. When broiler is cool,

remove rack and pan.

2. Pull the broiler drawer

out until it stops, then

push it back in about

one inch,,

Jull broiler drawer out Clean

the broiler drawer with hot soapy water.,

To replace:

1. Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you

slide it partway into the range. Then lower the draw-

er and push it completely closed.

To remove storage drawer:

1. Pull drawer straight out until it stops.

2. Lift drawer until stops on drawer clear stops on

range,,

3. Again pull drawer out until it hits second set of

stops.

4. Tilt front of drawer up and free of range.

To replace storage drawer:

1. Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the

stops in the range.

2. Slide drawer evenly and straight back, so that the

rails in the range are engaged,,

3. Push drawer back until second stops on drawer hit

stops in the range Tilt drawer up and over these,,

4. Slide drawer the rest of the way in..

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Care and Cleaning (continued)

Oven Lamp Replacement (onsomemodels)

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, dis-

connect electrical power to the range at the main

fuse or circuit breaker panel, Be sure to let the

lamp cover and bulb cool completely.

The oven lamp (bulb) is

covered with a removable

glass cover that is held in

place with a bail-shaped

wire, Remove oven door,

if desired, to reach cover

easily

To remove:

1. Hold hand under cover so it doesn't fall when

released With fingers of same hand, firmly push

back wire bail until it clears covert Lift off cover: DO

NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE

COVER.

2. Replace bulb with a 40-watt household appliance

bulb.

To replace cover:

1. Place it into groove of lamp receptacle Pull wire

bail forward to center of cover until it snaps into

place, When in place, wire holds cover firmly Be

certain wire bail is in depression in center of cover

2. Connect electrica! power to the range_

Oven Air Vents

Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are

necessary for the range to operate properly with

correct combustion Air openings are located at the

rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the

oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under

the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer

(depending on the model)

Questions? Use This Probaem SoUver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT WORK . Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

, The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

o Oven controls not properly set..

, _ Door left in locked position after cleaning..

TOP BURNERS DO NOT ° Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet°

LIGHT OR DO NOT o Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove

BURN EVENLY burners (on models with dual burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed

burners) and clean them with a toothpick° Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.

On spill-proof models, check electrode area for burned-on food or grease,

YELLOW OR r_ _ r_ e r_ 5 _ # = _ ....

YELLOW-TIPPED i ; =

FLAMES _ _ J_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

(A) Yellow flames-- (B) Yellow tips on outer (C) Soft blue flames--

Call for service cones--Normal for LP gas Normal for natural gas

o If burner flames look like (A), call for service.. Normal burner flames should fook

like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use

= With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

BURNER FLAMES VERY = If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions

LARGE OR YELLOW

OVEN DOES NOT o Make sure thermostat capillary bulb (located in upper portion of oven) is in

COOK PROPERLY correct position, not touching oven sides and not coated with anything

o Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven°

= Oven vent blocked on top of range_

:_ ° Incorrect cookware being used° Check each cooking section for cookware tips

: or recommendation&

i : ° Check common problems listed in Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections_

° Oven bottom not securely seated in position

CLOCK DOES ° Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for

NOT WORK blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker°

OVEN LIGHT DOES o Bulb may be loose or burned ouL

NOT COME ON o Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet

STRONG ODOR • Improper air/gas ratio in oven° Adjust oven burner air shutter.

, An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few

times oven is used° This is temporary°

OVEN WILL NOT , Oven temperature is too high to set self-cleaning operation. Allow the range to

SELF-CLEAN cool to room temperature and reset the controls°

.... : o Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right,

OVEN DOOR WILL ° Oven must cool below locking temperature (approximately 30 minutes after

NOT UNLOCK the clean cycle is complete). Do not engage the latch except when using

self-clean feature or the oven may lock.

OVEN NOT CLEAN o Oven controls not set properly. Review Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

AFTER CLEAN CYCLE • Heavily soiled ovens require 3½- to 4-hour Clean Time.

....: • Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean Cyc!;e.

KENMORE GAS RANGE WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING OF

ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS

If, within one year from the date of installation, any part, other than a glass part, fails to function properly

due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears wilt repair or replace it, free of charge,

FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH OF PORCELAIN ENAMEL,

PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS

If, within 30 days from the date of installation, any glass part or the finish on any porcelain enamel, painted

or bright metal part is defective in material or workmanship, Sears will replace the part, free of charge_

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90 days from the date of installation, Sears will provide, free of charge, any mechanical adjustrnents

necessary for proper operation of the range, except for normal maintenance.

If the range is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty coverage is effective for

only 90 days..

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States° This warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state_

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 731OR-W, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684

f Dear Customer: Our constant efforts are directed toward making sure your new Kenmore Range will arrive at your "_

home in perfect condition and will give you proper performance. As part of these efforts, we feel it is our responsibility to

_. provide you with this warranty for your range.

WE SERWCE WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide°

Your Kenmore Range has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Seats trained tech-

nicians, professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the parts, tools and equipment to ensure that

we meet our pledge to you--"We Service what We Sell!"

TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR RANGE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Kenmore ranges are designed, manufactured and tested

for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modern appli-

ance may require service from time to time. The Sears

warranty plus the Sears Maintenance Agreement provides

protection from unexpected repair bills and assures you

of enjoying maximum range efficiency.

Here's a comparative warranty and Maintenance Agree-

ment chart showing you the benefits of a Sears Range

Maintenance Agreement.

CONTACT YOUR SEARS SALESPERSON OR LOCAL

SEARS SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND PURCHASE A

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.

Years of Ownership Coverage

Replacement of Defective

1 Parts ether than

Porcelain or GIass

2 Mechanical Adjustment

3 Porcelain and Glass Parts

AnnuaJ Preventive

4 Maintenance Check

at your request

1st Year

90 Days

Full

Warranty

30 Days

Full

Warranty

2rid Year

3rd Year

W - Warranty MA - Maintenance Agreement

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