Kenmore®
Electric Range
Cuisinière Électrique
* = color number, numéro de color
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Français
Model/Modèles: 970C6231*, 6233*
P/N 316902148 Rev B
Sears Canada Inc.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Table of Contents
Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty ..................................................2
Parts and Repair Service.............................................................................. 3
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 10
Using Proper Cookware .........................................................................10
Cookware Material Types .....................................................................10
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop .......................................................10
About the Radiant Surface Elements ....................................................11
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights .....................................11
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements .....................................................11
Home Canning ..........................................................................................12
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................ 13
Radiant Surface Element Settings .........................................................13
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 16
Oven Vent Location .................................................................................16
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Self Clean ..................................................................................................23
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 26
Before You Call........................................................................................... 30
Oven Baking .............................................................................................30
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................31
Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is operated
and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller. To arrange for warranty
service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
.
If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty is void.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance, or to clean or maintain this
appliance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not originally performed by Sears or Sears authorized service agents, nor to repair
problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all supplied instructions.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse, use for other than its intended purpose,
or, if not originally performed by Sears or Sears authorized service agents, improper installation or installation not in accor-
dance with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recom-
mended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
8. Discoloration or surface rust, which are conditions that can be the result of normal use, accident or improper maintenance.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be appliance repair as provided herein. Implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by
law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi-
tation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so
these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in Canada*.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
*In Canada, in-home repair service is not available in all areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation
expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Also, Sears Canada will not service an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered or cannot easily be determined to
have the Canadian certification logo.
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2C3
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Parts and Repair Service
Parts and Repair Service
Sears Parts and Repair Services
WE’RE THERE FOR YOU LONG AFTER THE SALE
*Select product assortment sold online; for full product availability please call the number provided.
To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call 1.800.4.MY.HOME
TM
(1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair store.
Delivery to your home is available.
We recommend the following accessories to help extend the life of your product while saving you time and money.
In-home or in-shop service is available for all major brands.
Call 1.800.4.MY.HOME
TM
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Parts and Repair Service
PRODUCT RECORD
In this space below, record the date of
purchase, model, and serial number of your
product. You will find the model and serial
number printed on an identification plate. See
Figure 1 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
To locate the serial plate, open storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). The serial plate is attached to
the lower right oven frame.
2500
10%
Figure 1: Serial plate location
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appli-
ance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven, near surface units or in the storage
drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This
includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such
as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the oven.
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above a range or on
the backguard of the range. Children
climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
- Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Important: Indicates installation, operation,
maintenance, or valuable information that is
not hazard related.
Tip Over Hazard
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the range back. Carefully attempt
to tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip
bracket
• A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
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Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of a range can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the range. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other
injury.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
Wear proper apparel. Loose-
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials come
into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover
the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Important: Important Safety Notice - The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances
known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harms, and it requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
• Remove all tape and packaging before
using the range. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the range.
Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
• Proper Installation—Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition
and local electrical code requirements.
Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this
range.
• User Servicing—Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally recommended in the manuals. All
other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
range.
• Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair
service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the oven at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
a range by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the range.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.
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• Do not attempt to operate the range
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the range. If the range is
not turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again. Once
the power resumes, reset the clock and
oven function.
• Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the range
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The
oven vent is located below the backguard.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
• Placement of Oven Racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, use extreme caution and do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in
oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the
rack.
• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
• Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the
surface element unit before turning it on,
and turn the element off before removing
the pan.
• Use proper pan size — This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion
of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element
will also improve efficiency.
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• Utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over adjacent surface
elements — To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with
the utensil, the handle of the utensil should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
• Never leave surface elements unattended
at high heat settings — Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
• Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn the fan on.
• Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer’s recommen-
dations for cooktop use.
• Do not use decorative surface burner
covers. If an element is accidentally
turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. Burns will
occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the
cooktop.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC-GLASS
COOKTOP MODELS
• Do not cook on broken cook top — If
cook top should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cook top and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
• Clean cook top with caution — If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
RANGE
Before manually cleaning any
part of the range, be sure all controls are
turned off and the range is cool. The range
may be hot and can cause burns.
• Clean the range regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Pay particular attention to the area
around each surface element. Do not
allow grease to accumulate.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on the hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
hoods.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-
cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
• Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING
ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE
HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE
OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and
oven heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface cooking units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and
oven door window.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For models factory-equipped with a power
cord:
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is the correct voltage, is
correctly polarized and properly grounded in
accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet with
the correct, properly grounded wall recep-
tacle installed by a qualified electrician.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Figure 2: Power supply with 4-prong grounding plug
240V grounded
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 4-prong
grounding plug
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure 3). Cookware should have flat bottoms
that make good contact with the entire surface heating element
(See Figure 4). For detailed information about the ceramic
cooktop, refer to the “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 27.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The
most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop,
they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches.
Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See
Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is
durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not
recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be
smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important note:
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of
cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly
especially if left empty, and they may bond to the ceramic
cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be
sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when
using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be
sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should
be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements
in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the
amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot
enough to cause burns.
The size and type of cookware
used will influence the radiant ele-
ment power level setting needed
for best cooking results. Be sure to
follow the recommendations for
using proper cookware as illus-
trated in both Figure 3 and
Figure 4.
Figure 3: Testing cookware
Figure 4: Proper cookware placement
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced
.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before
cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete
the cooking process.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface
control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel — the
ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator
lights.
The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control
panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned
on. A quick glance at these indicator lights after cooking is an
easy check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
The Hot Surface indicator lights are located on the control panel
just above each surface control knob. They will glow when any
surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the
cooktop has cooled to a moderate level.
Important notes:
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil
is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating
results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture
(for ceramic cooktop models only).
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning
and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care
Guide.
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements
Single and Dual Radiant Elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass
will outline the size and type of element available. The single
radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern
shown on the cooktop. A dual (on some models) radiant element
allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single
element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat
together (See Figure 6).
Figure 5: Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights
Figure 6: Single (L) and dual (R) radiant elements
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Warmer Zone Control
The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the
cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food
warm only.
Turboboil Flex (Some models)
Your range may be equipped with the turboboil flex boiling
element, the fastest and most powerful element available on the
market today. The element allows you to bring liquids to a boil
in record time, as well as maintain liquids consistently at a low,
warm simmer.
The triple radiant element (some models) has three element
portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2 (dual), or 3
(triple) element portions together.
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful
micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed
completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but
steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required
time.
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home
canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United
States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning.
Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric
coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on
the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check
with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service
or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-
mation.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid
canning on the same burner unit all day.
Figure 7: Warmer zone control
Figure 8: Turboboil Flex (R)
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant Surface Element Settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of
food being cooked will influence the surface element power
level setting needed for best cooking results.
The suggested settings found in Table 1 are based when cooking
with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Important notes:
• For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on
a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and
adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to
Table 1 for suggested power level settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element (all models):
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
to the desired setting (See Figure 9).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.
Table 1: Suggested settings for single, dual, and triple radiant
surface elements
Settings Type of cooking
High (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
gravies or steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 9: Single radiant element
Turboboil Flex Element
(Some models)
Your range may be equipped
with the turboboil flex boiling
element, the fastest and most
powerful element available
on the market today. The ele-
ment allows you to bring liq-
uids to a boil in record time,
as well as maintain liquids
consistently at a low, warm
simmer.
Figure 10: Turboboil Flex
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Setting Surface Controls
Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models)
To operate the dual radiant element:
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin
heating both the inner and outer portions of the element
(marked dual - See Figure 11). If only the inner heating
portion is needed (marked single - See Figure 11) for smaller
cookware, push in and turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Important note:
You may switch from the single or dual settings at any time
during cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off before removing the cookware.
Important notes:
• For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on
a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and
adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to
Table 1 for suggested power level settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat.
• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the
bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too
small for the surface heating area.
Heating with inner (small)
element only*
Heating with both elements*
* Areas that heat are shown darkened.
Figure 11: Dual radiant surface element operation
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Setting Surface Controls
Warm & Ready Zone (some models)
The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at
serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See
Figure 12) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe
dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the
warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be
covered with a lid to maintain quality.
For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover
should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Use only
dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and
cooktop use on the warmer zone.
Setting warmer zone control:
Unlike other radiant surface elements, the
warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot. The glass surface
may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates
will be hot.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Push in either direction and turn the warmer zone control
knob to the desired temperature level (See Figure 12). The
temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI
(high), MED (medium) and LO (low). However, the control
can be set at any position between HI and LO for different
levels of warming.
2. When ready to serve, turn the warmer zone control knob to
OFF position. The warmer zone will remain hot until the hot
surface indicator light turns off.
Important notes:
• The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any
time when the warmer zone is turned on.
• Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for
oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can
melt onto the cooktop.
Temperature selection - Refer to the warmer zone recom-
mended food settings (See Table 2). If a particular food is not
listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most
foods can be kept at serving temperatures using the medium
setting.
Figure 12: Warm zone element
Table 2: Warmer zone recommended food settings
Food Item Heating Level
Breads/Pastries LO (Low)
Casseroles LO (Low)
Dinner Plates with Food LO (Low)
Eggs LO (Low)
Gravies LO (Low)
Meats MED (Medium)
Sauces MED (Medium)
Soups (cream) MED (Medium)
Stews MED (Medium)
Vegetables MED (Medium)
Fried Foods HI (High)
Hot Beverages HI (High)
Soups (liquid) HI (High)
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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel.
When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This
venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and
good baking results. Do not block oven vent.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock or fire.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using.
Oven Rack Descriptions
• Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional
stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
• To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven
rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or
roasting large cuts of meat.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back
of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the
cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Figure 13: Do not block oven vent location
oven vent
Figure 14: Oven rack types
at
oven rack
at handle
oven rack
oset
oven rack
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Oven Controls
1. Bake - Selects Bake function.
2. Broil - Selects Broil function.
3. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle.
4. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at
serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
5. Oven Lock - Use to lock oven door and oven functions.
6. PREHEAT indicator light - Is on when oven is preheating.
Stays on until the oven reaches the desired temperature.
7. OVEN LOCK indicator light - Is on when door locks or
unlocks and when oven lockout is active.
8. OVEN ON indicator light - Glows each time the oven
cycles on to maintain the set oven temperature.
9. START - Use to start all cooking functions.
10. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to accept
settings and adjust temperature and times.
11. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and
timer.
12. Timer Set/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set
the Continuous Bake feature.
13. Set Clock - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.
14. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed
for cooking. Automatically cancels cooking process at end
of set time.
15. Delay Start - Use with Bake and Self Clean functions to
program a delayed start bake or delayed start self clean
cycle.
16. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup-
ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in
the display. The time of day must first be set before operating
the oven.
To set the clock:
1. Press Set Clock once. CLO appears in display.
2. Press or and the time appears in the display.
Continue to hold arrow key until the correct time of day
appears in the display.
3. Press START to accept time of day.
Important note:
The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set for
cooking.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Table 3: Minimum and maximum control settings
Feature Min. Temp or Time Max. Temp or Time
Bake
170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Broil
400°F (205°C) 550°F (288°C)
Timer
1 minute 11 hrs. 59 mins.
Self Clean
2 Hours 4 Hours
Warm & Hold
170°F (77°C) 3 Hours
Cook Time
1 Minute 11:59
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Oven Controls
Silent or audible control mode
1. Press and hold Delay Start until the control beeps once
(about 3 seconds). The present mode appears as OFF
(silent operation) or ON (for audible operation).
2. Use or to toggle between audible or silent
modes. To save press START when the desired mode of
operation appears in the display
Changing Temperature Display: Fahrenheit (ºF) or
Celsius (ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped
from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F
or ºC oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F
1. Press Broil. HI appears in the display.
2. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
3. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode
choices.
4. Press START to accept change. The display will return to
the time of day.
Important note:
The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the
oven is set for cooking.
Oven Lock
The OVEN LOCK feature allows you to lock the oven portion of
the appliance while the oven is not in use.
To activate OVEN LOCK feature:
1. Be sure the door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold OVEN LOCK for 3 seconds. Loc will appear
in the display. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will flash
while the motor driven door latch begins locking the oven
door. Do not open the door during this time. Allow 15 sec-
onds for the door to completely lock. Once oven door is
locked, the time of day will appear in the display.
To cancel the OVEN LOCK feature
1. Press and hold OVEN LOCK for 3 seconds. The OVEN
LOCK indicator light will flash and the motor driven door
latch will begin to unlock. Do not open the door at this time.
The door will unlock completely in about 15 seconds.
2. The oven control keys will be available and the oven door
can be opened again.
Important notes:
• To avoid possible damage to the oven door latch
mechanism, do not attempt to open or close the oven door
whenever the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.
• If a control key is pressed when the OVEN LOCK is active,
Loc will appear in the display as a reminder that the oven
keys are inactive when the OVEN LOCK feature is active.
Setting Timer
The timer may be set from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 min-
utes.
To set the timer:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release
when the desired time appears in the display.
3. Press START, and the timer will begin to count down.
4. When the set time has run out, the Timer will sound with
three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60
seconds until Timer ON/OFF is pressed.
To change time remaining in timer, press and hold or
to increase or decrease any time remaining.
To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer ON/OFF
once.
Important notes:
• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when
the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or
when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow
when the timer is active.
• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour
remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will
count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less
than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer
will show in the display by default. To view information of
any other active oven function, press the key once for the
active function to view status.
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Oven Controls
Setting Bake
Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the
set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed
for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C).
The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
To set Bake:
1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.
3. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing or , the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to dis-
play Celsius).
4. Press START when the desired temperature appears, and
the oven will begin heating to the selected temperature.
When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature,
the PREHEAT indicator light will turn off, and the oven con-
trol will beep three times.
5. To cancel bake at anytime, press .
To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:
1. Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.
2. Press or to increase or decrease the current set
temperature to the new oven temperature.
Important notes:
• The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to
bake for a longer period, see “Changing Between
Continuous Bake Setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving
feature” on page 19 for detailed information.
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware,
resulting in dark or over-browning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent over-browning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies; shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies, and muffins.
Baking tips
• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
• For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks,
place racks in positions 3 and 6 (See Figure 16).
• Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature
and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark
bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is
recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place cookware in rack positions 3 & 6 and
pans as shown in Figure 15.
Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12-Hour
Energy Saving feature
The oven control has a factory-preset 12-Hour Energy Saving
feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is
left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed
to override this feature to continuously bake.
To set continuous bake mode or 12hr Energy Saving:
1. Press and hold Timer Set/Off until the control beeps once
(about 6 seconds). - - hr will appear in display. The control
is set for continuous bake. Press the Clean key to toggle
between continuous bake and 12hr Energy Saving.
2. To save the selected mode press START. The display will
return to idle.
STOP
STOP
Figure 15: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 16: Oven rack positions
1
5
7
6
4
3
2
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Oven Controls
Setting Cook Time
Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking.
The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after
the set cook time ends.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness.
To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to
shut off automatically:
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.
4. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing or , the temperature may be adjusted
in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to display Cel-
sius). Press START to accept.
5. Press Cook Time. :00 will appear in display.
6. Press or to reach the desired cook time.
7. Press START to accept. When the oven temperature
reaches the set temperature, the PREHEAT indicator light
turns off, and the oven control will beep once
8. To cancel at anytime, press .
When the cook time runs out, End will appear in the display.
The oven control will beep three times every minute as a
reminder until STOP is pressed.
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. To adjust temperature or cook time, press or
and release when the desired temperature or cook time
setting appears in the display.
Important notes:
• Cook Time and Delay Start may be set with Bake but are
not available for use with Broil.
• While baking with Cook Time, press Cook Time to display
any cook time remaining.
• Cook Time and Delay Start can be set with Bake or
Convection (on some models). Cook Time and Delay Start
will not operate with Broil function.
• The maximum Cook Time or Delay Start setting is 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
Setting Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the
oven baking or cleaning functions.
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry should be chilled in the refriger-
ator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burn
To program oven for a delayed starting time and to shut off
automatically:
1. Be sure that the clock displays the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
3. Press Bake. 350 ° appears in display.
4. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will
show the default oven temperature of 350°F (177°C). By
pressing or , the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C if the control is set to dis-
play Celsius). When desired temperature is reached, press
START to accept.
5. Press Cook Time. :00 will appear in display.
6. Press the or to set the desired cook time and
press START to accept.
7. Press Delay Start. The time of day will appear in the dis-
play. Press or until the desired starting time
appears in the display and press START.
8. The oven will turn on at the set delayed starting time and
begin heating. When the oven temperature reaches the set
temperature, the PRE HEAT indicator light will turn off, and
the oven control will beep three times.
To cancel at anytime, press .
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. Press or and release when the desired temper-
ature or cook time setting appears in the display.
When the cook time runs out:
End will appear in the display. The oven control will beep three
times every minute until is pressed.
STOP
STOP
STOP
STOP
STOPSTOP
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Oven Controls
Setting Broil
Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is
factory preset to broil at 550°F. The suggested broil settings
are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times,
or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.
To set Broil:
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
2. Position cookware in oven. Leave door open at broil stop
position.
3. Press Broil. HI will appear in display.
4. Press or until the desired broil setting level
appears in the display. Press for HI broil or for
LO broil setting.
5. Press START. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn
and broil food on other side. When finished broiling press
STOP.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burns.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on fire. Flour may be explo-
sive.
Important notes:
• Always arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.
• For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan
insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help
avoid spatter and reduce smoking. To purchase them, call
Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-4663) and order
broil pan kit 5304442087.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
Figure 17: Door open for broiling
Figure 18: Broiler pan and
insert
Figure 19: Rack positions
1
5
7
6
4
3
2
Table 4: Suggested broil settings
1
Food Rack Position
Setting Cook time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Doneness
Steak, 1 inch thick
6th or 7th
2
Hi 8 6 Medium
Steak, 1 inch thick
5th or 6th
2
Hi 10 8 Medium-well
Steak, 1 inch thick
5th or 6th
2
Hi 11 10 Well
Pork Chops, 3/4 inch thick
5th Hi 12 8 Well
Chicken, bone-in
5th Lo 25 15 Well
Chicken, boneless
5th Lo 10 8 Well
Fish
5th Hi as directed Well
Shrimp
4th Hi as directed Well
Hamburger, 1 inch
5th or 6th Hi 12 10 Medium
1. Cook times are suggestions and should only be used as a guide.
2. Use the offset rack when broiling in the 7th position. For seared rare meat, use rack position 6 with a “Hi” setting, cook time “as desired.” Be aware that
eating raw or uncooked food has increased likelihood of food borne illnesses.
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Oven Controls
Warm & Hold™
Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for
serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3
hours, Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold
should only be used with foods that are already at serving
temperatures. Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature
at 170° F (77°C).
To set Warm & Hold:
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven.
2. Press Warm & Hold. HLd will appear in the display. If no
other keys are touched within 25 seconds, the request for
Warm & Hold will clear.
3. Press START. Warm & Hold will automatically turn off after
3 hours.
To turn Warm & Hold off at any time, press .
To set Warm & Hold to start after a Timed Bake automatically:
1. Press Bake. Press or to set temperature.
2. Press START.
3. Press Cook Time. Press or to set time.
4. Press START.
5. Press Warm & Hold.
6. Press START. Warm & Hold is set to turn on automatically
after the timed bake or delay timed bake has finished. The
Warm & Hold indicator light will glow indicating that the
Warm & Hold feature is set to start when the timed bake is
finished.
Operating Oven Light
The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is
opened.
Press LIGHT to turn the oven light on or off whenever the oven
door is closed. Oven light will not operate during a self clean
cycle.
The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven
interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a
wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high tem-
peratures and should always be in place when the oven is in
use. To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing Oven
Light (some models)” on page 28.
Electrical Outlet and Circuit Protection (some models)
For protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt circuit
breaker reset may be provided near the electric outlet located
on top of the backguard panel. If needed, press the circuit
breaker switch to reset. On some models, a night light feature
may be included. The night light switch will be located on the
backguard panel.
Adjusting Oven Temperature
Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to
ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses,
follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations
carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for
your recipe times, you may adjust the User Programmable Off-
set (UPO) so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven tem-
perature displayed.
The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35 °F
(+19 °C) or decreased -35 °F (-19 °C) from the factory cali-
brated settings.
To adjust oven temperature:
1. Press Bake and hold for 3 seconds. The UPO value will
appear in the display with a degree sign.
2. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset
from the original factory temperature setting. If the control
still has the original factory calibration, the display will
read 0.
3. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35 °F
(19°C), in 1°F increments by pressing and holding or
. Adjust until the desired amount of temperature off-
set appears in the display and press START to save.
4. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode,
the UPO value will remain unchanged.
Important notes:
• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the
Broil or Self-Clean operating temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your
oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to
40 °F degrees from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control has been set to display °C (Celsius)
temperatures. Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius is
plus (+) or minus (-) 19 °C.
• If the display mode is set for Celsius, adjustments made will
be in 1 °C increments on each press of or .
STOP
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Oven Controls
Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well
above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils com-
pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe
away afterwards with a damp cloth. This function allows you to
select three different cleaning times from 2, 3, or 4 hours. A 3-
hour cleaning time is best used for normal cleaning; 2-hour time
for light soils, and a 4-hour clean time for heavier stubborn soils.
Read Before Starting Self Clean. Be sure to read all following
caution and important statements before starting a self clean
cycle.
Do not leave small children unattended near
appliance. During self clean cycle, the outside of the oven can
become very hot and cause burns if touched.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, oven bottom,
or any part of the range with aluminum foil. This will cause per-
manent damage to the oven interior and destroy heat distribu-
tion, and will met to the oven interior.
Do not force the oven door open. This will
damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the oven door after the self clean cycle ends. The oven
may still be very hot and cause burns. To avoid possible burns
stand to side of oven when opening door to allow steam or hot
air to escape.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive
to fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range.
Move birds to a well ventilated room.
Important notes:
• Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories
from oven cavity to avoid damage to oven racks. If the
oven racks are not removed they may discolor. Remove all
items from the oven and cooktop including cookware,
utensils, and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will not
withstand high temperatures from a self clean cycle and
will melt.
• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or
around any part of the oven interior. Clean any soil from
the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket,
and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom
(See Figure 20). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil
on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.
• This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks,
which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Do
not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is
important that the sides of the oven racks always have a
light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack
performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the
sides of the rack after every self-clean cycle or when the
rack becomes difficult to slide.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom
should be wiped up and removed before starting a self
clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected
to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high
sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they
may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket (See Figure 20). The
woven material in the gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove the
oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the
door gasket and compromise the performance of the oven.
Important notes:
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open
window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the first self
clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors
associated with the first self clean cycle.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN
LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for
the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or
unlock the oven door.
• When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain
locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to
the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about
1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be
able to open the oven door.
• The Self Clean function will not operate whenever a radiant
surface element is on or the oven lockout is active.
Figure 20: Areas to clean and to avoid
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Oven Controls
Setting Self Clean
To set Select Clean to start immediately:
1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is
completely closed.
2. Press Self Clean.
3:00 appears in the display, indicating
the default 3 hour clean time is selected. To change to a 2
hour clean time, press . 2:00 appears in the display.
To select a 4 hour clean time, press . 4:00 appears
in the display.
3. After selecting the clean time press START to activate the
self clean. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will light and
CLn will appear in the display.
When Self Clean begins the cleaning cycle, the motorized door
latch mechanism will automatically start to lock the oven door
and the OVEN LOCK indicator light will flash. Do not open the
oven door when the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing.
Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock.
Once the oven door has locked, the OVEN LOCK indicator light
will glow steady. When CLn will appears in the display Self
Clean is active.
Use caution when opening the oven door after
self cleaning. The oven may still be very hot and can cause
burns. To avoid possible burns, stand to the side of the oven
when opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to
escape.
When Self Clean is finished:
1. The time of day will appear in the display window, and the
and the OVEN LOCK indicator light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and the
OVEN LOCK indicator light has turned off, the oven door
may be opened.
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away
any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper
towel.
Delayed Start Self Clean
To start Delay Start Self Clean:
1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure oven door is
completely closed.
2. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
3. Press Delay Start.
4. Press and hold to scroll to the time desired to start
the self clean cycle. Press START when the desired start
time is displayed.
5. Press Self Clean. 3:00 appears in the display, indicating
the default 3 hour clean time is selected. To select a 2 hour
clean time, press ; 2:00 appears in the display. To
select a 4 hour clean time, press ; 4:00 appears in
the display.
6. After selecting the desired clean time, press START. Self
Clean is set to activate. The OVEN LOCK indicator light will
turn on, and the oven door will lock in advance of the start-
ing time. Once the starting time is reached, CLn will appear
in the display.
If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active:
1. Press .
2. If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature,
allow enough time for the oven to cool and for the OVEN
LOCK indicator light to turn off. When this indicator light
turns off, the oven door may be opened.
3. Restart Self Clean if needed.
Important notes:
• If Self Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the oven
may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would depend on
how much cleaning time had elapsed before the power
failure. If needed after power is restored, set Self Clean
again.
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Oven Controls
Steam Clean
Steam cleaning works best for spot cleaning and light soils on
the oven bottom. Steam clean may also be used before manu-
ally cleaning the oven or before Self Clean to help loosen soils
on the oven bottom.
Do not set the cleaning temperature higher than
the temperature listed in these instructions. Higher temperatures
will dry the steam too soon and may lead to burns or serious
injury when cleaning.
Do not attempt to wipe out the oven before the
cooling off period or attempt to shorten the cooling off period.
Doing so may lead to burns or other serious injury when
cleaning.
Do not add ammonia, oven cleaners, or any
other household cleaners or chemicals to the water used for
steam cleaning.
To set the controls for steam clean:
1. Oven should be at room temperature. Remove all racks and
oven accessories.
2. Scrape or wipe loose debris from the oven bottom.
3. Pour 8 oz (235 ml) of distilled or filtered water onto the
oven bottom (See Figure 21). Close the oven door.
4. Press Bake.
5. Enter 170ºF (77ºC) using the arrow keys and press START.
6. Set the minute timer for 10 minutes.
7. Allow the oven to heat. Do not open the oven door while the
oven is heating.
8. An alert will sound when the timer is finished. Press Timer
ON/OFF to stop the timer and press to return to the
clock.
9. Set the minute timer for 10 minutes to allow for a cool-down
period. Do not attempt to wipe out the oven before a 10
minute cool-down period.
10. An alert will sound when the timer is finished. Press Timer
ON/OFF to stop the timer.
11. Stand to the side of the range out of the way of escaping
vapor
when opening the oven door.
12.
Wipe oven cavity and bottom. Do not clean oven door gas-
ket
(See Figure 22).
To stop the steam cleaning cycle at any time, press .
Important notes:
• Always stay close to the oven when steam cleaning, so you
can hear the timer alert.
• For best results, wipe out oven immediately after the cool-
down period is complete.
• Removal of especially stubborn or baked-on soils may
require a manual cleaning or a self clean cycle. See
“Setting Self Clean” on page 24.
• Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to
the oven vent, and some water may remain on the oven
bottom. This is normal. Wipe with a soft cloth or sponge
when the cool-down period is complete.
• The oven gasket may become damp; do not wipe dry.
Open door to broil position and allow to air dry.
• Local water sources often contain minerals (hard water) and
will leave deposits on the oven cavity surfaces. If this occurs,
wipe cavity surfaces with diluted vinegar or lemon juice.
Use distilled or filtered water.
• If the door is opened during steam cleaning or cool-down
period, steam will escape and the oven may be more
difficult to clean. Keep oven door closed during steam
cleaning.
Figure 21: Pour water onto the oven bottom
STOP
STOP
Figure 22: Do not clean the oven door gasket
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Care & Cleaning
Table 5: Cleaning recommendations
Surface Type Recommendation
Control knobs
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trim
Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up
grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse
with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can
scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position. Grasp firmly and pull straight off the
shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft, then push
knob into place.
Control panel
Control keypad membrane
Decorative trim (some models)
Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate oven lockout (on some models),
and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these
materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Be sure to
squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping control panel, especially when wiping
around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the
appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess
water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel.
Porcelain enamel parts and door
liner
Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-
soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then
scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do
not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or
pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Oven interior For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom before starting Self Clean.
Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket. For important
cleaning precautions, read all the instructions in“Self Clean” on page 23.
Porcelain coated oven racks This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can remain in the oven during the
self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is important that the
sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack
performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self-
clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide.
Oven door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well.
You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. Do not immerse the door in
water. Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. Do not use oven
cleaners, cleaning powders, or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven
door.
Ceramic cooktop Do not use spray cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 27.
Stainless Steel (some models) Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel.
Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high
concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-
free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish
stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with
hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.
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Care & Cleaning
Cooktop Maintenance
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your
ceramic glass cooktop.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recom-
mended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on
the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner,
item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The
special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the
glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop
can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks
should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled
using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become
permanent if not removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic, or glass) with rough
bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface.
Do not:
• Slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop.
• Use cookware with dirt or dirt build up on bottom; replace
with clean cookware before using.
• Use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the
kitchen.
• Cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan.
• Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop.
They may cause it to crack.
Cooktop Cleaning
Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.
The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically
damage the ceramic-glass surface.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the
controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. The glass
surface could be hot, and burns may occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
For light to moderate soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the
cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive cloth or
sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the
cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue.
For heavy, burned on soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the
soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive cleaning
tool, applying pressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use
to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade
scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface.
Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff
surface clean.
Plastic or foods with a high sugar content need to be removed
immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop
surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop
surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning
the surface elements off, use a razor blade scraper or a metal
spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as
illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method
for heavy or burned on soils.
Figure 23: Cooktop care
Figure 24: Cooktop cleaning
30°
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Care & Cleaning
Do not use the following on the cooktop:
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as
metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop,
making it more difficult to clean.
• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach,
ammonia, or oven cleaners. They may etch or discolor the
cooktop.
• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths, or paper towels. They can
leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause
discoloration.
Important note:
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an
abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products that
have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops.
General Cleaning
Refer to Table 5 for detailed information about cleaning
specific parts of the range.
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool.
The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Aluminum Foil and Utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a
fire hazard.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock or fire.
• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can
damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking
utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements
under any circumstances.
• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much
lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when
aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If
aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the
cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed,
but it may fuse to, break, or mark the ceramic glass surface,
permanently damaging the cooktop surface.
Replacing Oven Light (some models)
To replace the interior oven light bulb:
The oven light may be located at the rear of the oven cavity
and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The
glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place
whenever the oven is in use.
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts
are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced
glove for protection against possible broken glass.
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the
range.
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that
covers the light bulb.
3. Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back
into place.
5. Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance in).
6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see “Setting
Clock” on page 17.
Figure 25: Cleaning products to avoid
Figure 26: Replacing the oven light
wire
holder
glass
shield
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Care & Cleaning
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door
To avoid possible injury when removing or
replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully
and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned
away from the door hinge area.
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage,
lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.
To remove the oven door:
1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See
Figure 27).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges
down from the oven frame completely towards the oven
door (See Figure 28). A tool such as a small flat-blade
screwdriver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 29).
4. Close the door to the broil stop position. The oven door will
stop into this position just before fully closing.
5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven
door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of
the oven frame (See Figure 30).
To replace oven door:
1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides.
Do not use the oven door handle (See Figure 29).
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal
position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins
located on each side of the oven door frame (See
Figure 30). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated
onto the roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (See
Figure 27).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven
frame on both left and right oven door hinges (See
Figure 28) to the locked position; then, close the oven door.
Special Care Instructions
Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Follow these
recommendations:
• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully
in place inside the oven cavity.
• Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
• Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing the glass may
weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage
at a later time.
Figure 27: Oven hinge locations
Figure 28: Hinge lock/unlock positions
Figure 29: How to remove door
Figure 30: Hinge pin locations
Oven door
hinge
locations
L
O
C
K
about
10°
hinge
oven
door
roller
pin
hinge
arm
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Before You Call
Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. There is no need to preheat the
oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn on
the bottom.
• Cookies and biscuits put into
oven before the preheating
time is completed.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
• Dark pans absorbs heat too
fast.
• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing
food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1
cm o 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium weight baking sheet.
Cakes too dark on top or
bottom
• Cakes put in oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or too
low.
• Oven too hot.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
Cakes not done in center • Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Glass cookware slow heat
conductor.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm to
10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of pan.
• Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny
bakeware.
Cakes not level. • Oven not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the
center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to
the installation instructions for leveling the oven.
• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of clearance on
all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
Foods not done when cooking
time is over.
• Oven too cool.
• Oven overcrowded.
• Oven door opened too
frequently.
• Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and
bake for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to
be used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking
time.
• Make sure to allow 2” to 4” of clearance between all pans
and racks, allowing for even air flow.
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Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the
problem listed:
Problem Solution
Poor baking results • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used.
Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to
preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's
recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see
“Adjusting Oven Temperature” on page 22.
Appliance is not level. • Be sure floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support range.
• If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
• Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust
leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.
• Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are
square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily.
Appliance must be accessible for
service.
• Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make
appliance accessible.
• Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over
carpet.
Entire appliance does not operate. • Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.
• Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company
for service outage information.
• Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See back
cover).
Oven portion of appliance does not
operate.
• The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.
See “Setting Clock” on page 17.
• Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See the “Oven
Controls” starting on page 17 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in
this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.
Surface element is too hot or not hot
enough.
• Incorrect surface control setting. Adjust power level setting.
Surface element does not heat or
does not heat evenly.
• Be sure the correct surface control knob is turned on for element needed.
• Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavy-
weight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and
weight of the material affect heating. Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly.
Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Oven light does not work. • Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see “Replacing Oven Light (some
models)” on page 28.
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Oven smokes excessively when
broiling.
• Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” on page 21.
• Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling.
• Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and the element. Preheat the broil element for searing.
• Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to
prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
• Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Flames inside oven or smoking from
oven vent.
• Excessive spillovers in oven. For example, this will happen for pie spillovers or large
amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting
oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present, follow the “Setting Broil” on page 21.
Oven control panel beeps and
displays any F code error.
• Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.
Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait
5 minutes, and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day. Try
Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, press STOP to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME® for assistance (See back cover).
Self Clean does not work. • Oven control not set properly. Review the “Self Clean” on page 23.
Soil not completely removed after
Self Clean.
• Self Clean was interrupted. Review the “Self Clean” on page 23.
• Excessive spillovers on oven bottom. Remove before starting Self Clean.
• Failure to clean soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and
the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas are not in the self-
cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-
cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and
water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Oven racks discolored. • Oven racks left in oven cavity during Self Clean. Always remove oven racks from oven
cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry and replace in oven.
Convection fan does not rotate. • Oven door is open. Convection fan will turn off if oven door is opened when Convection
is active. Close oven door.
Scratches or abrasions on cooktop
surface.
• Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause
scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small
scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.
• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Apply
the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit
www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-
abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 27.
• Cookware with rough bottom was used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
Metal marks on the cooktop. • Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on
cooktop surface. Apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic
surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number
40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. For more information, see “Cooktop
Maintenance” on page 27.
Brown streaks or specks on cooktop
surface.
• Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. For more
information see “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 27.
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Areas of discoloration with metallic
sheen on cooktop surface.
• Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended CookTop®
Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement
cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
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