Kenmore®
Electric Range
Cuisinière électrique
* = color number, numéro de couleur
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Français
Model/Modèles: 970C6531*,6533*,6535*,6537*
P/N 316902151 Rev D
Sears Canada Inc.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Table of Contents
Kenmore Limited Warranty .....................................................................2
Parts and Repair Service.............................................................................. 3
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................................. 9
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 11
Radiant Surface Element Settings .........................................................11
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 16
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................18
Warmer Drawer (some models) ...........................................................29
Self Clean ..................................................................................................31
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 34
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 38
Oven Baking .............................................................................................38
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................39
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the
product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recom-
mended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties,
including 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 state to state.*
• In Canada, in-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical 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.
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Parts and Repair Service
Parts and Repair Service
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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 the bottom of this
page for the serial plate location.
Model
Number:_970.______________________________
Serial Number:
________________________________________
Date of Purchase:
________________________________________
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Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open the storage
drawer or warming drawer. The serial plate is
attached to the lower right oven frame.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 message that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an 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.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot
Do not soak removable heating
element. Make sure reflector pans and drip
pans are in place. Do not use aluminum foil
to line drip bowls. Improper installation could
cause a fire hazard.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven 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
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use
baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam
type extinguisher.
- 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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Wear proper apparel when
cooking. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using this appli-
ance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials come into contact with hot
surfaces
.
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.
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 businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
Read and follow all the warnings,
cautions and important notes regarding the
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
Remove all tape and packaging before using
the oven. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the oven. Never allow
children to play with packaging material.
Do not touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of ovens become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact heating
elements
or interior surfaces of oven until
they have sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough cause burns such as the oven door,
windows, and the oven vent.
• 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. In
Canada, install in accordance with CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
code, Part 1, and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this oven.
•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
oven.
• 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
an oven by removing the leveling legs,
panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the oven.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
• Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not
turned off and the power resumes, the
oven 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob or keypad controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware
with food on the cooking area before
turning it on. Turn the cooking area off
before removing the cookware.
• Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select cookware with
flat bottoms that match the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized
cookware may expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and
may result in the ignition of clothing or
other items. Using the proper cookware on
the cooking zone will improve efficiency.
• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spills due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over other cooking areas.
• Never leave surface elements unattended.
Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy
spills may ignite. A pan that has boiled
dry could be damaged and may damage
the cooktop.
• Only certain types of glazed cookware,
glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other
types of glazed utensils are suitable for
use on the cooktop. Improper cookware
may break due to sudden changes in
temperature. Check the cookware manu-
facturer’s recommendations for cooktop
use.
• When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and
spills may penetrate the cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
• Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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 oven
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 clear. 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.
• Always handle oven racks when the oven
is cool. Place oven racks in desired
positions while the oven is cool. if a rack
must be moved while the oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands to reposi-
tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all
bakeware and utensils before moving the
rack.
• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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• Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-
tive liners 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.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always use proper bakeware and use the
oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Before manually cleaning any
part of the oven, be sure all controls are
turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Do not
allow grease to accumulate. Always follow
the manufacturer’s recommended directions
for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and
aerosols may ignite causing damage and
injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the
hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning hoods.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Use the self-clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual. Before using
self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any
food, utensils, and bakeware from the
oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise
instructed.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Do not 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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. DO NOT use an adapter plug, an
extension cord, or remove the grounding
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, or death.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded receptacle. DO
NOT cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
For personal safety, the range must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an elec-
trical outlet that is correctly polarized and
properly grounded.
If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only
available outlet, it is the personal responsi-
bility of the consumer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified techni-
cian.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
packaged with this range for complete
installation and grounding instructions.
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant
element power level setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper
cookware shown on this page.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
& 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. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (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
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 & 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.
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.
Figure 1: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler
• 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
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 different types of surface
indicator lights that will glow on the control panel — the
ELEMENT ON and HOT SURFACE indicator lights.
The ELEMENT ON indicator light is marked on the control panel
and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned on. A
quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy
check to be sure all surface controls are turned off.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any surface
cooking element heats up and will remain on until the cooktop
has cooled to a moderate level
Important notes:
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
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 sections of this Use & Care Guide.
Types of Cooktop Surface 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. The warmer zone feature
(on some models), located on the center rear area of the
cooktop, uses one round outline and is designed to keep food
warm only.
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.
Home Canning
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) website and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
Tips and procedures for canning foods:
• 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
using a ceramic cooktop.
• 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. 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.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause
uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop
to fracture.
Figure 2: Element on and Hot Surface indicators
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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 3).
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 3: Single radiant element
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Setting Surface Controls
TURBOBOIL FLEX (some models)
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 5). If only the inner heating
portion is needed (marked single - See Figure 5) for smaller
cookware, push in and turn the knob counter-clockwise.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off before removing the cookware.
Important note:
You may switch from the single or dual settings at any time
during cooking.
• 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.
Turboboil Flex Element
Your range is equipped with the
turboboil flex boiling element, the
fastest and most powerful ele-
ment 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 sim-
mer.
Figure 4: Turboboil Flex
Single element active
Heating with both elements*
* Areas that heat are shown darkened.
Figure 5: Dual radiant surface element operation
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Setting Surface Controls
Triple Radiant Surface Element (some models)
To operate the triple radiant element:
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.
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
(See Figure 6 and Figure 7). If only the inner heating portion
is needed for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob
counter-clockwise (See Figure 6 and Figure 7). Please note
that all three element portions will adjust to the same power
level.
Important note:
You may switch from the single, dual, or triple 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.
Figure 6: Triple radiant element zones: single (L), double (M),
and Triple (R)
Heating with
inner (small)
element only
Heating 2 of 3
portions
Heating with all
3 portions
Areas that heat are shown darkened.
Figure 7: Triple radiant element
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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 8) 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 8). 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 8: 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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Setting Surface Controls
Using the Bridge with Griddle Accessory (some models)
If your appliance came with a griddle you can use this
accessory to cook by using the bridge control that links the two
7 inch burners. This will provide even heating over the entire
griddle surface when the rear single burner is also activated.
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for cooking
foods that require large flat surfaces such as pancakes, French
toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon, and also for cooking different
foods at the same time
Note: The griddle is made of anodized aluminum and can be
cleaned easily with hot soapy water by hand washing using a
soft cloth
The griddle should be placed carefully over the
two left 7 inch elements. When the bridge control is activated
along with the rear single element, they combine to produce
even heating of the griddle. The griddle will be very hot. Always
use oven mitts when handling the griddle during and after
cooking. The griddle may appear to have cooled but the
residual heat can cause burns. Allow the griddle to cool for
several minutes after the bridge has been turned off.
Important note:
• 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.
• 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.
Setting the Different Elements and Bridge
To activate the variety of settings:
1. Place the griddle over the two 7 inch elements and bridge
element (Figure 10).
2. To activate the front single element alone turn the knob to
the single setting.
3. To add the bridge element turn the knob to bridge
(Figure 10).
4. For even cooking on the griddle make sure the bridge
setting is the same as the rear single knob setting.
.
5. Allow the griddle to heat for a few minutes when cooking
items that require a preheated surface such as pancakes
and eggs. The two elements will work together with the
bridge element to provide even heating.
6. After turing off the bridge knob and rear single knob the
griddle will remain hot for several minutes. Allow to cool
completely before removing from the cooktop.
Figure 9: Griddle accessory
Figure 10: Knob with bridge setting and rear knob that can be
activated to heat the entire griddle
Figure 11: Using different element settings
Heating with front and
bridge elements
Heating with front
element only
Heating with front, bridge and rear elements on
Areas that heat are shown darkened.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
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:
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior,
oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
Protective Liners — DO NOT USE ALUMINUM
FOIL to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recom-
mended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire
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.
Types of Oven Racks
The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack (some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (on some models) is designed to place the
base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than flat
oven racks. This design allows several additional positions
between the flat rack positions.
To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack
(on some models) in the lowest rack position for roasting large
cuts of meat.
Figure 12: Oven vent in rear of range top
oven vent location
Figure 13: Variety of racks and their uses
oset
oven rack
bottom oven
rack
at handle
oven rack
at
oven rack
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Oven Controls
1. Bake - Use to start a normal Bake function.
2. Broil - Use to select Broil function.
3. Convec Bake - Use to select Conv Bake function.
4. Convec Convert - Use to select Conv Convert function.
5. Convec Roast - Use to select Conv Roast function.
6. Slow Cook - Use to select Slow Cook function.
7. Warmer Drawer (some models) - Use to select Warmer
Drawer function.
8. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at
serving temperature for up to 3 hours.
9. START - Use to start oven functions.
10. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to adjust set-
tings and adjust temperature and times. Some models use
these keys to set the Oven Lock feature by pressing both
keys at the same time.
11. STOP - Use to cancel any oven function previously entered
except clock and timer.
12. 0-9 keypad - Use to enter oven temperatures and times.
13. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer.
14. Add 1 Minute - Use to add one minute to the timer. This
works with the kitchen timer and does not affect any cook
time or start time functions.
15. Cook Time - Use to set a specific amount of time needed
for cooking. Cancels cooking process at end of set time.
16. Delay Start - Use with Bake, Conv Bake, Conv Concert, and
Self Clean functions to program a delayed start time.
17. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4 hr Self-Clean cycle.
18. Oven Lock (some models) - Use to lock oven door and
oven functions.
19. LIGHT - Use to turn internal oven light on and off.
20. CLOCK - Use to set time of day.
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Important note:
The oven control works with both the numeric keypad and the
Up / Down arrow keys. For cooking functions (Bake, Broil,
Convec Bake, Convec Convert, Convec Roast, and Slow Cook) as
well as for the Timer ON/OFF and the CLOCK functions, you
may press the Up / Down arrows to adjust the temperature in
addition to (or instead of) using the digital keys. Regardless of
the method you choose, always press the START key to initiate
the function.
Please be aware that the Up / Down arrows will not operate
with the following functions: Warmer Drawer, Add 1 Minute, and
Warm & Hold. If an arrow key is pressed in an attempt to
program any given function that is invalid, the control will sound
a triple beep.
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings
All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and
temperature settings that may be entered into the control. An
entry acceptance beep will sound each time a key is touched.
An entry error tone (three short beeps) will sound if the entry of
the temperature or time is below the minimum allowable setting
or above the maximum setting for the cooking feature. The error
tone will also sound any time a key is pressed if the entry is
determined to be an invalid selection.
Setting Clock
When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the
display (See Figure 14). The time of day must first be set before
operating the oven. It is also important to make sure the clock is
set to the correct time of day when using the delay start feature
for cooking, or setting a delayed start when using the self clean
function.
To set clock to 1:30:
1. Press .
2. Enter 1 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up / Down
arrow keys until 130 appears in the display.
3. Press .
Important note:
The clock cannot be changed when a Cook Time, Self Clean,
Delay Start, or cooking feature is active.
Setting Timer
The minute timer allows you to track your cooking times without
interfering with the cooking process. The timer may be set from
a minimum time of 1 minute to a maximum of 11 hours and 59
minutes.
To set timer for 5 minutes:
1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Enter 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 5 appears in the display.
3. Press to start the timer. When set time ends, END will
show in the display and the control will sound a beep three
times every 30 seconds until Timer ON/OFF key is pressed.
To cancel the timer when active, press Timer ON/OFF again.
Important note:
• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It
serves as an extra minute timer that will beep when the set
time has run out. The timer may be used alone or while
using any of the other oven functions.
• When timer is set for more than 1 hour it will display hours
and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour
remains, the display counts down in minutes and seconds.
With less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active during a cooking process, the timer will
show in the display. To view the status of any other active
oven function, press the key of the cooking function once
and it will appear in the display for a few seconds.
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
Delay Time 12 Hr.
1:00 12:59
Delay Time 24 Hr.
0:00 23:59
Convec Bake
170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Convec Convert
170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Convec Roast
170°F (77°C) 550°F (288°C)
Clock 12 Hr.
1:00 12:59
Clock 24 Hr.
0:00 23:59
Slow Cook
LO 225°F (108°C) HI 275°F (134°C)
Figure 14: 12:00 in display before setting the clock
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Oven Controls
Add 1 Minute
Use the Add 1 Minute feature to set additional minutes to the
timer. Each press of the key will add 1 additional minute. If
Add 1 Minute is pressed when the timer is not active, the timer
will activate and begin counting down from 1 minute.
To add 2 minutes to the timer:
Press Add 1 Minute twice.
Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode
The clock display mode allows you to select 12 hr or 24 hr
modes. The factory pre-set clock display mode is 12 hours.
To set 12 hr or 24 hr display mode:
1. Press and hold for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hr
day or 24 Hr day display modes (See Figure 15).
3. Press to accept the choice.
Changing Between Continuous Bake Setting or 12 Hour
Energy Saving
The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy
Saving feature that will turn off the oven if the oven is left on for
more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to
override this feature to bake continuously.
To change between continuous bake or 12 hour energy saving
feature:
1. Press and hold Timer ON/OFF for 6 seconds
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between 12 Hour
OFF or Stay On feature (See Figure 16).
3. Press to accept choice.
Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (ºF) or
Celsius (ºC)
The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped
from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F
or ºC oven temperatures.
To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from
°C to °F:
1. Press and hold Broil for 6 seconds.
2. Once F (or C) appears in the display, press the Up / Down
arrow keys to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius
temperature display modes (See Figure 17).
3. Press to accept the choice.
Important note:
The oven temperature display cannot be changed during the
cooking process or if a Delay Start has been set or Self Clean is
active.
Setting Silent or Audible Control mode
Silent mode allows the oven control to operate without audible
tones. The control may be programmed for silent operation and
later reset to operate with all the normal audible tones.
To set for silent or audible mode:
1. Press and hold Delay Start for 6 seconds.
2. Press the Up / Down arrow keys to toggle between bEEP On
or bEEP OFF (See Figure 18).
3. Press to accept the choice.
Figure 15: 12 Hr dAy and 24 Hr dAy settings
Figure 16: 12 hr energy saving (L) and continuous setting (R)
Figure 17: Display showing Fahrenheit and Celsius
Figure 18: Display showing audible and silent operation
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Oven Controls
Setting Oven Lockout (some models)
The control may be programmed to lock the oven door and lock
the oven control keys.
To activate the oven lockout features:
1. Be sure oven door is completely closed.
2. Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds. The motor
driven door latch mechanism will begin locking the oven
door automatically. Do not open the oven door. Allow about
15 seconds for the oven door to completely lock. Once door
is locked, the word DOOR with a lock icon will appear in
the display.
Important:
Some models do not have the Oven Lock key, but they do have
the Oven Lock feature. For those models without this key, press
both the Up and Down arrow keys at the same time and follow
the instructions in Step 2 above.
To cancel the oven lockout feature:
1. Press and hold the Oven Lock key for 3 seconds. The motor
door latch will begin unlocking the oven door automatically.
Do not open the oven door. Allow about 15 seconds for the
oven door to completely unlock.
2. When the word DOOR with a lock icon no longer displays,
the oven door may be opened, and the oven control keypad
will be available for use.
Important:
Some models do not have the Oven Lock key, but they do have
the Oven Lock feature. For those models without this key, press
both the Up and Down arrow keys at the same time and follow
the instructions in Step 1 above.
Important note:
• To avoid damage to the oven door latching mechanism, do
not attempt to open or close the oven door whenever the
word DOOR with a lock icon is displayed.
• If a control key is pressed when oven lockout is active, the
control will triple beep indicating the key action is not
available when the oven lockout feature is active.
Operating Oven Lights
The interior oven lights will automatically turn on when the oven
door is opened. Oven lights will not operate during a self clean
cycle.
Press to turn the interior oven lights on and off whenever
the oven door is closed.
The interior oven lights are located on the rear wall of the oven
interior and are covered with a glass shield. The glass shield
protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be
in place whenever the oven is in use.
To replace the interior oven light, see “Replacing the oven light”
on page 36.
Electrical outlet and circuit protection
(only on some models)
For protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt circuit
breaker reset is provided near the electric outlet located on the
top of the backguard panel.
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Oven Controls
Setting Bake
Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using
normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating
when the set bake temperature is reached and to place the food
in the oven.
Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
To set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F:
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks, and
cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
1. Press Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 4 2 5 appears in the display.
3. Press . The word BAKE will appear on the display.
To cancel Bake at any time, press .
Baking tips
• When baking using two oven racks, position bakeware as
shown
in
Figure 19
.
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space
between bakeware for proper air circulation.
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware,
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recom-
mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,
cookies, and muffins.
• Glass cookware is a slow heat conductor. May require
reducing oven temperature.
• Minimize opening of the oven door. Opening the door will
reduce the temperature in the oven.
• For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes,
pastries, and breads, use the regular bake function for best
results.
• Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
• For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place racks in positions 2 and 5 (See Figure 20)
and place pans as shown in Figure 19.
Important note:
The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to bake
for a longer period, see “Setting Cook Time” on page 22 for
detailed information.
Figure 19: Baking on multiple levels
Figure 20: Oven rack positions
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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.
To program oven to bake with oven default temperature of
350°F and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-
erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 3 0 appears in the display.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Bake.
5. Press . The word BAKE will appear on the display.
When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut-off
automatically (See Figure 21). The oven control will beep three
times every 30 seconds as a reminder until is pressed.
Important note:
• The Cook Time feature may be set with Bake, Conv Bake,
Conv Roast, and Slow Cook. Cook Time or Delay Start will
not operate with the Broil function.
• The maximum Cook Time setting is 11 hours and 59 minutes
unless oven is set for continuous cooking.
To change the oven temperature or cook time after baking
has started:
1. Press Bake (for oven temperature) or Cook Time.
2. Press or and release when the desired tempera-
ture 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.
Setting Delay Start
Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or
cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time
of day is set correctly.
To program oven for a Delay Start beginning at 5:30, to shut-off
automatically after 50 minutes and for baking at 375°F:
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-
erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks, and cook-
top will become very hot which can cause burn
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 5 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 5 0 appears in the display.
3. Press to accept.
4. Press Delay Start.
5. Enter 5 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 5 3 0 appears in the display.
6. Press to accept.
7. Press Bake.
8. Enter 3 7 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 3 7 5 appears in the display.
9. Press .
When the programmed cook time ends:
End will appear in the display window and the oven will shut off
automatically (See Figure 21). The oven control will beep three
times every 30 seconds as a reminder until key is pressed.
Important note:
Delay Start may be set using a 24 hr clock. To set clock for 24
Hr operation, See “Setting 12 Hour or 24 Hour Display Mode”
on page 19 for more information. The Delay Start feature may
be used with Conv Bake, Conv Roast, Conv Convert, Bake, and
Slow Cook functions and Self Clean. Delay Start or Cook Time
will not operate with the Broil function.
Figure 21: Display showing cooking has ended
STOP
STOP
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Oven Controls
Convec Bake
Benefits of convection cooking include:
• Foods can cook up to 25 to 30% faster.
• Multiple rack baking.
• When using convection, use cookware or pans with low
sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly.
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat
distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It
also gives better baking results when using two oven racks at the
same time. Heated air flows around the food from all sides,
sealing in juices and flavors. Breads and pastry brown more
evenly. Most foods baked in a standard pan will cook faster and
more evenly with the convection feature. Convec Bake may be
set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 550°F
(288°C).
To set Convec. Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350°F:
1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Press .
To cancel Conv Bake at any time press .
Important notes:
• If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the
convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is
closed.
• When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary
depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.
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.
• 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.
• Glass cookware may require reduced temperatures.
• Use pans or cookware with low sides. This allows the air to
circulate around food evenly.
• Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s recommended
oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe’s
instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
• When using two oven racks, place in positions 2 and 5 (See
Figure 22). When using three oven racks, place in positions
2, 4, and 7 (use offset rack only in position 7).
Figure 22: Air movement using convection
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7
6
5
4
Figure 23: Baking on multiple levels
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Oven Controls
Setting Conv Roast
The Conv Roast function combines a cook cycle with the convec-
tion fan to roast meats and poultry. Meats cooked using the
Conv Roast function will be juicier, and poultry will be crisp on
the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside.
Conv Roast may be set for any oven temperature between
170°F (77°C) and 550°F (288°C).
Suggestions for Conv Roast:
• Preheating is not necessary when roasting foods using Conv
Roast. Since Conv Roast cooks food faster, reduce the cook
time by 25% from the recommended cook time of your
recipe. If necessary, increase cooking time until the desired
doneness is obtained.
• The broiler pan will catch grease drippings, and the grid
will help prevent splatters. The roasting rack will hold the
meat. Use the offset rack on rack position 1.
• Do not cover foods when dry roasting because this will
prevent the meat from browning properly.
To set Conv Roast with a default oven set temperature of 350°F:
1. Press Conv Roast.
2. Press .
To cancel Conv Roast at any time press .
Important note:
• If the oven door is opened when any convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
• It is not recommended to roast chicken on a roasting rack.
Use a deep pan instead.
Setting Conv Convert
Pressing the Conv Convert key automatically converts the
cooking temperature entered for any standard baking recipe to
the lower temperature required for convection baking.
When Conv Convert is used with a timed Conv Bake setting of
20 minutes or more, the Conv Convert function will display a CF
message as a reminder to check food when the bake time is
75% complete (See Figure 24). At this time the oven control will
sound one long beep at regular intervals until the set cook time
has finished.
To add Conv Convert to Conv Bake function using default oven
set temperature of 350°F:
1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Press Conv Convert.
To cancel Conv Convert at any time press .
To program oven for Conv Convert with oven default tempera-
ture of 350°F and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Press .
3. Press Cook Time.
4. Enter 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 3 0 appears in the display.
5. Press .
6. Press Conv Convert.
To cancel Conv Convert at any time, press .
To program oven for Conv Convert with recipe temperature of
425°F and to shut-off after 30 minutes:
1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 4 2 5 appears in the display.
3. Press .
4. Press Cook Time.
5. Enter 3 0 using numeric keypad or press the Up arrow key
until 3 0 appears in the display.
6. Press .
7. Press Conv Convert. Set bake temperature will convert to a
lower temperature and begin baking process.
To cancel Conv Convert at any time press .
Important note:
• Conv Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake function
and with a minimum of 20 minutes cook time.
• When using Conv Convert feature, Cook Time reductions
may vary depending on the oven set temperature.
• The convection fan will begin rotating once Conv Bake,
Conv Roast, or Conv Convert has been activated.
•
If the oven door is opened when any convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
Figure 24: Check Food reminder shown in display.
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Setting Broil
Use the Broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is
factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature
may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and
550°F (288°C).
The suggested broil settings are recommendations only (See
Table 4). Depending on cooking preferences, you can increase
or decrease cooking times or move food to a different rack
position. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, fol-
low the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the
item closely.
To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F:
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
2. Position bakeware in oven. Leave door open at the broil stop
position.
3. Press Broil.
4. Press . To set to a lower broil temperature, press and hold
the Down arrow key until the desired temperature is reached.
The lowest setting the oven control will accept for Broil is
400°F. To adjust the Broil temperature, press Broil again and
then the Up or Down arrow key to set the desired temperature.
5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn an broil other side
until done to your satisfaction.
6. When finished broiling, press .
7. To cancel Broil at any time, press STOP.
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 25: Broiler pan/insert Figure 26: Rack positions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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 550°F 8 6 Medium
Steak, 1 inch thick
5th or 6th 550°F 10 8 Medium-well
Steak, 1 inch thick
5th or 6th 550°F 11 10 Well
Pork Chops, 3/4 inch
thick
5th 550°F 12 8 Well
Chicken, bone-in
5th 450°F 25 15 Well
Chicken, boneless
5th 450°F 10 8 Well
Fish
5th 550°F as directed Well
Shrimp
4th 550°F as directed Well
Hamburger, 1 inch
5th or 6th 550°F 12 10 Medium
1. For steaks, cook times are suggestions and should only be used as a guide.
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Setting Slow Cook
The Slow Cook feature cooks foods more slowly and at lower
oven temperatures for longer periods of time. Slow Cook is ideal
for roasting beef, pork and poultry. Slow cooking meats may
result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but will not burn
the outside as it seals in the meat’s juices.
Two Slow Cook settings are available: high (Hi) and low (Lo). The
high setting is best for cooking foods between 4 and 5 hours.
The low setting is best for cooking foods up to 9 hours or longer.
Some tips for best results when using Slow Cook:
• Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking.
• When using a single oven rack, place in oven rack position
2 or 3. Position racks to accommodate the size of various
bakeware when cooking multiple food items.
• Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open
when checking foods. If the oven heat escapes often, the
Slow Cook time may need to be extended.
• Cover to keep foods moist or use a loose or vented type
cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown.
• Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur. Cook
times will vary depending on the weight, fat content, bone,
and the shape of the roast. Preheating the oven will not be
necessary when using the Slow Cook feature.
• Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of
cooking.
Important note:
• Slow Cook may be used with additional settings of Cook
Time and Delay Start.
• The maximum cook time for Slow Cook function is 11 hours
and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the
continuous bake mode.
To set Slow Cook:
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.
1. Position bakeware in oven and close oven door.
2. Press Slow Cook. HI will appear in the display, indicating
the default temperature setting is for high.
3. If a low setting is needed,
press the Down arrow key to select
the low setting.
4. Press to activate Slow Cook.
To cancel Slow Cook at any time, press .
Warm & Hold™
Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already
at serving temperatures. Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods
warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has
finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut-off automati-
cally. Warm & Hold will keep the oven temperature at 170° F
(77°C).
To set Warm & Hold:
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven.
2. Press Warm & Hold. Hold WARM will appear in the
display. (If no other keys are touched within 25 seconds the
request for Warm & Hold will clear.)
3. Press . Warm & Hold will automatically turn on and
then turn off after 3 hours unless cancelled.
To turn Warm & Hold off at any time, press .
To add Warm & Hold to turn ON after baking 45 minutes with
a set temperature of 425°F:
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.
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter 4 5 using numeric keypad.
3. Press .
4. Press Bake and enter 425 on numeric keypad.
5. Press to accept.
6. Press Warm & Hold. Hold WARM will appear in the
display.
7. Press . When the cook time is over, the Warm & Hold
will automatically turn ON. The Warm & Hold function will
automatically turn OFF after 3 hours.
Important note:
• Warm & Hold will maintain the oven temperature at 170° F
(77°C) for 3 hours.
• Warm & Hold may be set when finished cooking or may be
added to automatically turn on after cooking using Cook
Time. Delay Start may also be added.
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Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish
Sabbath and Holidays)
For further assistance, guidelines for proper
usage, and a complete list of models with the
Sabbath feature, please visit the web at
www.star-k.org.
This appliance provides special settings for
use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. Sabbath
mode disables all audible tones or visual display changes on the
oven control. Bake heating is the only cooking feature available
while in the Sabbath mode. Oven controls are locked during
Sabbath mode.
You must first set the Bake feature and temperature(s) needed
for the oven, the Cook Time, and Delay Start options (if needed).
Any settings made prior to setting the Sabbath mode will be
visible in the displays. The Cook Time option, if set prior to the
Sabbath mode, will give one audible alert at the end of Cook
Time.
The Sabbath mode will override the factory preset 12 hour
energy saving mode, and the appliance will stay on until the
cooking features are cancelled. If any of the cooking features
are cancelled when the appliance is in the Sabbath mode, no
audible or visual indicators will be available to verify the can-
cellation.
If the oven interior lights are needed, be sure to activate them
prior to setting the Sabbath mode. Once the oven light is turned
on and the Sabbath mode is active, the oven light will remain on
until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are
turned off. The oven door will not activate the interior oven
lights when the oven door is opened or closed.
It is recommended that any oven temperature modification
made within an active Sabbath mode be followed with two
presses of the START key. This will insure the oven remains on
even if an attempt is made to set the oven temperature outside
of its temperature range. If the oven temperature is set outside
of the temperature range, the oven will default to the nearest
available temperature. Try to set the desired oven temperature
again.
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.
To program oven to Bake with default oven temperature of
350°F and activate the Sabbath feature:
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day.
2. Arrange oven racks, place bakeware in oven, and close
oven door.
3. Press Bake.
4. Press .
5. If Cook Time or Delay Start are not needed, skip this step
and continue to step 6. If a Cook Time or Delay Start are
desired enter the times at this point. See “Setting Cook
Time” and “Setting Delay Start” on page 22 for detailed
instructions.
6. Press and hold Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously
for about 3 seconds to set the Sabbath feature. Once the
feature is set, SAb will appear in the display indicating the
oven is properly set for the Sabbath feature (See Figure 27).
Important note:
• Do not attempt to activate any other oven function except
Bake while the Sabbath feature is active. The following keys
will function correctly when the Sabbath feature is active:
0-9 number keypad, Bake, , and . All other keys
should not be used once the Sabbath feature is active.
• You may change the oven temperature once baking has
started. Press Bake, use the numeric keypad to enter the
oven temperature change (170°F to 550F°), and press
(for Jewish Holidays only).
• Remember that the oven control will no longer provide
audible tones or display any further changes when the
Sabbath feature is active.
• Remember the oven will shut-off automatically after
completing a Cook Time, Delay Start, or Warm & Hold and
therefore may only be used once during the Sabbath/
Jewish Holidays.
• If a Delay Start time longer than 11 hours and 59 minutes is
desired, set the oven control for the 24 hour day display
mode setting. For detailed instructions, see “Setting 12 Hour
or 24 Hour Display Mode” on page 19 for more informa-
tion.
Figure 27: Oven set for Sabbath baking.
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To turn the oven off and keep the Sabbath feature active:
Press .
To turn off the Sabbath feature:
Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start simultaneously
for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The
control will provide an acceptance tone, and SAb will disappear
from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the
Sabbath feature.
What to do during a power failure or power interruption after
the Sabbath feature was activated:
Should you experience a power failure or interruption, the oven
will shut-off. When power is restored the oven will not turn back
on automatically. The oven will remember that it is set for the
Sabbath, and the oven display will show the message SF for
Sabbath failure (See Figure 28).
The food may be safely removed from the oven while still in the
Sabbath feature, however the oven cannot be turned back on
until after the Sabbath/Holidays. After the Sabbath observance
turn off the Sabbath feature. Press and hold both Cook Time
and Delay Start keys for at least 3 seconds simultaneously to
turn the Sabbath feature off. SF will disappear from the display,
and the oven may be used with all normal functions.
Adjusting Oven Temperatures
Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure
accurate baking temperatures. For the first few uses, follow your
recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you
think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe
times, you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or
cooler than the oven temperature displayed.
The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F
(+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory calibrated
settings.
To increase (+) or decrease (-) the oven temperature by 20°F:
1. Press and hold Bake until the control produces an audible
tone (about 6 seconds). The factory offset temperature of
0 (zero) should appear in the display.
2. Enter 2 0 using numeric keypad.
3. To offset the oven by -20°F, press the Down arrow key until
the display reads -20.
4. Press to accept change.
Important note:
• Oven temperature adjustments will not change the Broil or
Self Clean function temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in
grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your
oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20 to
40°F degrees from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your
oven control is set to display temperatures in °C (Celsius).
Minimum and maximum settings for Celsius range from plus
(+)19°C to minus (-) 19°C.
Restoring Factory Default Settings
Your appliance was set with predetermined (default) oven
control settings. Over time, users may have made changes to
these settings. The following options may have been modified
since the appliance was new:
• 12 or 24 hr display mode
• Continuous bake or 12 hour energy savings mode
• Silent or audible control
• Oven temperature display (Fahrenheit or Celsius)
• Oven temperature adjustments (UPO)
To restore oven control to factory default settings:
If you choose to restore any of the options to a
factory default setting using this method, all of the above user
settings will be restored to the factory default settings. This
includes the oven temperature offset that will reset to (0) zero.
1. Press and hold 7 on numeric keypad until acceptance tone
sounds (about 6 seconds).
2. Press . The control has been reset with the default
settings.
Figure 28: Display showing Sabbath failure
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Warmer Drawer (some models)
Warm & Ready™ Drawer
The purpose of the warmer drawer is to keep hot cooked foods
at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies,
meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls, and pastries. It is not recom-
mended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer; always start
with hot food.
The warmer drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates. All
food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid
or aluminum foil to maintain quality.
Important note:
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the
drawer and be very difficult to clean up. Use only utensils and
cookware recommended by the manufacturer for use in the
keep warm drawer.
Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions
Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or
in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This
includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should
not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler
drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and
plates will be hot and you can be burned.
The keep warmer drawer rack may be used in two ways:
• In the upright position (See Figure 29) to allow low profile
food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack
(for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a
casserole dish underneath).
• In the downward position (See Figure 30) to allow for light
weight food items and empty cookware (for example, rolls,
pastries, and dinner plates) on the rack.
Setting Warmer Drawer
To set warmer drawer:
Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as
milk, eggs, fish, meat, or poultry should be chilled in the refrig-
erator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven
for more than 1 hour before cooking begins and should be
removed promptly when finished cooking.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and
plates will be hot and you can be burned.
1. Open warmer drawer when cool and arrange warmer
drawer rack as needed.
2. For best results, close the warmer drawer and preheat the
drawer before adding food or plates. An empty warmer
drawer will fully preheat in approximately 15 minutes.
3. Place food in warmer drawer that is already at serving
temperature on warmer drawer rack. Dinner plates may be
warmed also.
4. Press Warmer Drawer, and then press START. The drawer
will heat to 170°F.
5. Always turn warmer drawer control off after use by
pressing Warmer Drawer.
Important notes:
• Always start with hot food when using the warmer drawer.
Do not heat cold food in the warmer drawer.
• Self Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active.
• The warmer drawer is equipped with a catch that may
require extra force to open and close the drawer.
Figure 29: Upright position
Figure 30: Downward position
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Removing and Replacing the Warmer Drawer
To remove the warmer drawer:
Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in
serious injury or death. Disconnect appliance from electric
power before cleaning and servicing the warmer drawer.
1. Turn power OFF to the appliance before removing the
warmer drawer.
2. Open the warmer drawer completely.
3. On left warmer drawer rail, locate black release lever and
press up with finger while pulling out slightly on the oven
drawer handle. On right warmer drawer rail, locate black
release lever and press down with finger while pulling out
slightly on the warmer drawer handle (See Figure 31).
4. The warmer drawer should now be released from the rails.
Remove warmer oven drawer (using level and square
motion) completely out and away from the appliance.
To replace the warmer drawer:
1. Pull the bearing glides to the front of the outer compart-
ment glide channels until they snap into place (See
Figure 32).
2. Carefully line up both sides of the warmer drawer glide
rails to the outer compartment glide channels located inside
the empty warmer drawer compartment (See Figure 33).
3. While holding the warmer drawer level and square using
the warmer drawer handle, push (do not force) the warmer
drawer all the way into the outer compartment glide
channels all the way into the range. Open the warmer
drawer again to verify the glides have seated.
4. If you do not hear the levers “click” or the bearing glides do
not feel seated remove the warmer drawer and repeat
Steps 1 through 3 again. This will minimize possible damage
to the bearing glides.
Figure 31: Removing the warmer drawer
Left-hand rail and release
Warmer
drawer
handle
Right-hand rail and release
Figure 32: Bearing glide placement
Figure 33: Channel alignment
Left-hand channel
Right-hand channel
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Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well
above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com-
pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe
away afterwards with a damp cloth.
The Self Clean function on this model can be programmed for
any duration between 2 and 4 hours. Use the numeric keypad
or the Up / Down arrow keys. Each arrow key pressed changes
the time by 1 minute up or down. Press START.
Read before starting Self Clean. Be sure to read all following
caution and important statements before starting a self clean
cycle.
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 34). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil
on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven bottom
should be wiped up and removed before starting a Self
Clean cycle. To clean use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected
to high temperatures. Do not allow food spills with high
sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the surface as they
may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The woven material in
the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, or remove the oven door gasket.
Doing so could cause damage to the door gasket and
compromise the performance of the oven.
Important notes:
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open
window, ventilation fan, or exhaust hood during the first
Self Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when the OVEN
LOCK indicator light is flashing. Allow about 15 seconds for
the motorized door latch mechanism to completely lock or
unlock the oven door.
• When the clean time finishes, the oven door will remain
locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition to
the clean time that was programmed, you must allow about
1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you will be
able to open the oven door.
Figure 34: Areas to clean and to avoid
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Setting Self Clean
To set self clean:
1. Be sure the oven is empty and all oven racks are removed.
Remove all items from the oven. Be sure oven door is
completely closed.
2. Press Self Clean and the default 3 hour clean time will
appear in the display. You may accept the default 3 hour
clean time by going to step 3, or choose a different clean
time. Press Self Clean and use the numeric keypad or Up /
Down arrow keys to select any time between 2 hours and 4
hours in one-minute increments. Once you have the desired
clean time selected proceed to Step 3.
3. Press to activate Self Clean.
As soon as Self Clean becomes active, a motor driven lock
mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically. Do
not attempt to open the oven door (allow 15 seconds for the lock
mechanism to lock the oven).
Once the oven door has locked, CLEAN will appear in the
display indicating Self Clean has started.
When Self Clean is finished:
Use caution when opening the oven door after
self cleaning. The oven may still be very hot and can cause
burns. To avoid possible burns stand to the side of the oven when
opening the oven door to allow hot air or steam to escape.
1. CLEAN message will turn off, and Hot will appear in display
window.
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot is
no longer displayed, the oven door may be opened.
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe away
any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper
towel.
Setting Delay Start Self Clean
To start a delay Self Clean with default clean time of 3 hours
and a start time of 9:00 o’clock:
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the oven
is empty, and all oven racks are removed. Be sure oven door
is completely closed.
2. Press Delay Start.
3. Using numeric keypad, enter 9 0 0 or press the Up arrow
key until 9 0 0 appears in the display.
4. Press to accept
5. Press Self Clean.
6. Press .
If it becomes necessary to stop Self Clean when active:
1. Press .
2. If Self Clean has heated the oven to a high temperature,
allow enough time for the oven to cool.
3. Before restarting Self Clean, be sure to read important
notes below.
Important note:
• If your clock is set with the (default) 12 hr display mode, the
Delay Start for a Self Clean can only be programmed to
start up to 11 hours and 59 minutes after the time showing in
the display (be sure to set the clock to current time before
programming a delay start). To set a Delay Start Self Clean
to begin 12 or more hours (maximum is 23 hours and 59
minutes) after the time of setting, be sure to first set the
control in the 24 Hr display mode.
• If Self Clean was active and then interrupted by a power
failure or cancelled before the oven was thoroughly
cleaned, it may be necessary to run another Self Clean
cycle.
• If the oven temperature was high enough when Self Clean
was interrupted the oven control may not allow another Self
Clean cycle to be set for up to 4 hours.
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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.
To set the controls for steam clean:
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.
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 35). 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 36).
To stop the steam cleaning cycle at any time, press STOP.
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 32.
• 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 35: Pour water onto the oven bottom
STOP
STOP
Figure 36: Do not clean the oven door gasket
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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as
soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later.
Surface Type Recommendation
Aluminum and Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted body parts
Painted decorative trims
Use a soft cloth and clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass
cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. Do not spray liquids directly on the oven
control and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel. Excess
water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid
cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels. They will damage the finish.
Easy Clean™ Stainless Steel Your oven finish may be Easy Clean™ Stainless Steel (some models). Clean the stainless with
warm soapy water using a clean sponge or cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft
clean cloth. Do not use any store bought cleaners like stainless steel cleaners or any other
types of cleaners containing any abrasive, chlorides, chlorine, or ammonia. It is recommended
to use mild dish soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar.
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.
Porcelain enamel broiler pan and
insert (available by mail order)
Door liner and body parts
Gentle scouring with a soapy 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 scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the
porcelain may become damaged during future heating.
Oven racks Oven racks must be removed from oven cavity. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner
following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry.
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 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.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. On self-clean models, the oven door gasket is made of a
woven material which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or remove this gasket.
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Care and 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 nonabrasive cloth or no-
scratch cleaning pad. 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 priorto 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 plastic type
no-scratch cleaning pad 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 plastic
type no-scratch cleaning pad, 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:
These types of soils need 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 37: Do not slide pans
Figure 38: Using razor blade to remove burned on matter
30°
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Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning (cont)
Do not use the following on the cooktop:
General Cleaning
• 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, as they may etch or discolor the
cooktop.
• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as 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 the Cleaning recommendation table in the Care &
Cleaning section for more detailed information about cleaning
specific parts of the range.
Before manually cleaning any part of the range,
be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. The
range may be hot and can cause burns.
Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the
oven. Provide adequate ventilation.
Aluminum foil and utensils
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. 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 recom-
mended 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 the oven light
Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are
cool before replacing oven light.
The interior oven lights are located on the upper left and right
sides at the rear of the oven cavity. (See Figure 39).
To replace the oven interior light bulbs:
Important note:
Use a paper towel or cotton glove while handling the new bulb
when installing.
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the
appliance.
2. Replace bulb with a new Halogen bulb.
3. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the
appliance back in).
4. Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.
Figure 39: Replacing oven light
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Care and Cleaning
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door
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 40).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges
down from the oven frame completely toward the oven
door (See Figure 41). 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 42).
4. Close the door to approximately 10 degrees from the oven
door frame.
5. Lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on
each side of the oven frame (See Figure 42).
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 42).
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal
position (See Figure 42), seat the hook of the hinge arm
over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door
frame (See Figure 43). 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 40).
4. Push the door hinge locks up toward and into the oven
frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked
position (Figure 41).
5. Close the oven door.
Important:
Special Door Care Instructions - Most oven doors contain glass
that can break. Do not close the oven door until all the oven
racks are fully in place. 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 40: Door hinge location
Figure 41: Door hinge locks
Figure 42: Holding door for removal
Figure 43: Location of hinge arm and roller pin
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 or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the
oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn
on the bottom.
• Cookies and biscuits put into
oven before the preheating
time is completed.
• Oven rack is overcrowded.
• Dark pans absorbs heat too
fast.
• Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before
placing food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2” to 4” of air space (5.1
cm o 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium weight baking sheet.
Cakes too dark on top or
bottom
• Cakes put in oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or too
low.
• Oven too hot.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/13°C lower than recommended.
Cakes not done in center • Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/13°C lower than recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm to
10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of pan.
Cakes not level. • Oven not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or
rack overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• 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.
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Before You Call
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 effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven
and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing
food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. See
“Setting Self Clean” on page 32 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold.
Oven does not operate. The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven.
Be sure oven controls are set properly. See “Setting Clock” on page 18 and review instruc-
tions for the desired cooking function in this manual.
Service wiring is not complete.
Oven light does not work. Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the oven light” on page 36.
Flames inside oven or smoking from
oven vent.
Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up
excessive spills before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using
broil, see “Setting Broil” on page 25.
Self clean does not work. Oven control not set properly. Review “Setting Self Clean” on page 32.
Oven racks discolored or do not
slide easily.
Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Always remove oven racks from oven cavity
before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufac-
turer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.
Oven smokes excessively when
broiling.
Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in “Setting Broil” on page 25
Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance
between the meat and broil element. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling.
Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently.
Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.
Oven control panel beeps and
displays any F or E 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 or E code error repeats, turn off power to appliance, wait 5
minutes and then repower appliance. Set clock with correct time of day. Try bake or broil
function again. If fault recurs, press STOP to clear.
Soil not completely removed after
self clean.
Self Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in “Setting Self Clean” section on page 32.
Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean.
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