User Manual Kenmore Pro 41143 30” Electric Double Wall Oven

• Owner's manual - (English, Spanish)

Table of contents

• Before Setting Oven Controls
• Setting Oven Controls
• Care and Cleaning
• BEFORE YOU CALL

User manual Double Wall Oven

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located as shown in Figure 1. 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. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal

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

Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other parts of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will alter heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During self clean temperatures the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.

Important note: This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable 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.

Types of Oven Racks

Figure 2: Rack Types

•The flat handle oven rack may be used for most cooking needs.

•The glide rack allows the user to check on food away from the oven without having to remove the cookware.

Arranging, Removing, and Replacing Racks

Important: To remove glide rack, follow instructions on the next page.

To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.

To remove - Pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

To replace - Fit oven rack onto the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward and slide the rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

Removing and Replacing Glide Racks

The fully extendable glide rack makes food preparation easier. This oven rack has glide tracks that allow the rack to be pulled away from the oven without rubbing the sides of the oven wall. When checking on food simply pull the rack towards you. The glide rack is designed to allow you to extend food away from the oven.

To remove the glide rack from the oven:

To remove - Using one hand, reach through handle opening and lift up on the release lever located across the lower front of the rack as shown in figure 3.

While holding up the release lever, pull the glide rack out of the oven until the stop position is reached

Using both hands, grasp the upper and lower portions of the glide rack. Lift up the front of the rack slightly and continue to pull the rack away from the oven.

Be sure to grasp both upper and lower rack portions together when removing or handling the glide rack. The rack portions move independently and are difficult to handle unless held together.

To replace - grasp both upper and lower portions of glide rack, lift and hold the rack level between the oven cavity walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the rack completely into position.

To see how to properly maintain your porcelain glide racks see “Caring for the glide racks” in the Care and Cleaning section on page 26.

Important note: To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity.

Setting Oven Controls

OVEN MODE SETTINGS

Accela-Heat™ - Use Accela-Heat for single rack items only and place food in center of oven before setting temperature.

Bake - Use to select bake function before setting temperature.

Clean - Use to select clean feature cycle before setting clean with oven temperature selector.

Conv Bake - Use to select convection baking before setting oven temperature.

Conv Roast - Use to select convection roast for beef, lamb, pork, and poultry before setting oven temperature.

Broil - Use to set broil feature before setting broil with oven temperature selector.

Warm & Hold - Keeps cooked foods at serving temperature for up to 3 hours.

Bread Proof - Provides low temperature perfect for proofing bread.

OVEN DISPLAY FEATURES

1.Oven light - Use to turn on the internal oven light.

2.Clock - Use to set the time of day.

3.TIMER - Use to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop any cooking function.

OVEN TEMP SETTINGS - Use to set oven temperatures between 170°F (KEEP WARM) and 550°F. The Clean setting should only be used after reading all cautions and warnings in “Clean” on page 21.

Oven Minimum and Maximum Control Settings

User Preference Settings

The default (factory) settings include AUd (audible control setting), ES (energy saving), UPO (User Programmable Offset) for changing the oven temperature, and dEF (default) with rSt (reset).

User preferences are accessed by holding the light key for 3 seconds while the oven is in the idle mode and no timers are active. Once activated, the user can make changes and scroll through the menu of options described above. Specific instruc- tions on how to set the available user preferences can be found throughout this Oven Control section.

Setting the Clock

The clock icon is used to access the time of day setting. When the oven is first plugged in or if there has been an interruption in power to the oven, 12:00 will flash in the display.

To set the correct time of day:

1.Press the clock icon.

2.The display will show a time along with a and key in the display below.

3.Press either or key to scroll to the correct time of day and release the key.

4.The control will accept the new set time with a chime, and the control will show the time of day along with the two timers that are available.

Important: The clock cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking or self clean is active. Only a 12 hour clock is available on the Kenmore Professional model.

Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving

The oven is preset to cook up to 12 hours and to shut off automatically. For longer periods of cooking, this feature can be changed to continuous cooking by setting the user preference and turning the energy saving feature off.

To set the oven for continuous cooking:

1.Press and hold the light key for 3 seconds until the display sounds an acceptance chime and shows one of the user preferences.

2.Press the or key until ES appears and ON is showing.

3.To turn the energy saving feature off, press the or key until OFF appears in the display.

4.The control will accept the change in a few seconds and sound the acceptance chime. The oven is now set for contin- uous cooking.

5.To return to the time of day display, press and hold the light key for 3 seconds until the display chimes and fades back to showing the time of day in the display.

Setting the Timer

The minute timers in the oven display serve as extra timers to help keep track of cooking functions. The timer cannot be used during a self clean cycle or if the meat probe function associ- ated with the timer display is in use. The minimum timer setting is 1 minute and the maximum setting is 11:59 (HR:MIN).

To set the timer:

1.Press either TIMER Set/Off key.

2.The timer display will show 0:00 and the and keys. NOTE: If the key is pressed at this time an invalid key chime will sound.

3. Press the key to begin to scroll to the desired setting. If the key is held, the timer value will increase rapidly. Once the desired setting is reached, press the timer key and the timer will start counting down automatically in a few seconds.

4.The timer display will show the H:M icon if the timer is set for more than 1 minute. If the value is under 1 minute, the timer will display the time in seconds and the H:M icon will not appear.

5.When the timer ends, a reminder chime will sound and repeat once every 60 seconds for a period of five minutes. Before the user can program an expired timer again, the timer key must be pressed.

6.To cancel the timer before the set time expires, press the TIMER Set/Off key.

The minute timers will not start or stop the cooking process. The minute timers can be used alone or while using most of the other oven features.

Setting Control for Silent Operation

The oven is set to operate with certain chimes and tones (default settings) that alert the user to certain oven functions. The silent operation feature allows the oven control to be operated without sounds when necessary. By accessing user preferences, this option can be later returned to operate with normal programming sounds.

To set the oven control for silent operation:

1. Press and hold for a few seconds until the display sounds an acceptance chime. AUd should appear in the display.

2. If AUd is not showing, press the key until AUd appears and HI is showing in the display. This is the normal (default) setting.

Figure 9: Default setting for oven control sounds

3. To turn the audible feature to a lower sound or completely OFF, press the or key until LO or OFF appears in the display.

4.When the desired setting appears in the display, release the key and wait for an acceptance chime.

5.To return to the time of day display, press and hold key for 3 seconds until the display chimes and fades back to showing the time of day.

Oven Light

The oven lights in both ovens will turn on automatically when an oven door is opened. The oven lights may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light key located on the control panel.

Note: Keep oven light off while baking. The oven light will turn off during a clean cycle and not operate.

To toggle the oven lights on and off:

1. Press oven light symbol .

The interior oven lights are covered with glass shields. The glass shields must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To change the interior oven lights, see “Replacing the Oven Lights” in the Care & Cleaning section.

Setting Oven Lock

When the Oven Lock is set, both oven doors are locked along with the oven control and oven functions. If the user tries to set the oven mode or temperature mode the control with signal an invalid key tone (triple beep).

To set Oven Lock:

1.Press and hold both the light key and clock key for about 3 seconds.

2.The control will beep and the motor door latch will begin to close. Do not try to open the oven doors while the mechanism is locking.

Figure 10: Press and hold light key and clock key

3. Once locked, a lock icon and LOC will appear in the display.

To unlock the oven doors:

1.Press and hold both the light key and clock key for about 3 seconds. LOC will flash and the motor door locks will begin unlocking the doors. Do not attempt to open the oven doors while unlocking.

2.When the lock icon and LOC goes away, the doors can be opened and the oven controls will be available.

Accela-Heat™

Use the Accela-Heat feature whenever you wish to start baking immediately, without the need for preheating. This feature provides good results when preparing convenience foods, such as cinnamon rolls, frozen pizza, bacon, french fries, and tater tots. Food will finish baking in the time stated in the cooking directions without the additional time ordinarily required for preheating.

Important: For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes, pastries, and breads, use the convection function for best results.

During Accela-Heat, the fan will pulse on and off, and the bake element will cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature for precise baking.

Accela-Heat may be set for any oven temperature between 200°F (93°C) to 550°F (288°C).

Accela-Heat best practices:

•Always place the food in the oven on rack position 3. Accela-Heat is designed for baking on a single oven rack, placed in the center of the oven.

•When using Accela-Heat, use bakeware with low or no sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly.

•Food that comes in strips, such as fish sticks and chicken tenders, should be placed on the pan with the ends pointing to the sides of the oven.

•Follow the package directions for food preparation time and temperature. Accela-Heat works best when cooking foods longer than 10 minutes. If directions call for a shorter cooking time, a few extra minutes may be required for optimal cooking results.

•Do not open the oven door often. Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase bake time.

To set Accela-Heat:

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.

1.Remove food from packaging and arrange on baking pan.

2.Place pan in oven on rack position 3 (Figure 11) and close oven door. Accela-Heat is designed for baking on a single oven rack placed in the center of the oven.

3.Turn the oven mode selector to the Accela-Heat position.

4.Turn the oven temperature selector to the desired tempera- ture. Baking will begin immediately.

5.To stop baking turn the oven mode selector to OFF. Also return the oven temperature selector to the OFF position.

Setting Bake

Use the Bake function whenever a recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes, pastries, and breads, use the convection function for best results.

Baking tips

For best bake results:

•Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits, and breads. When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.

•Leave oven light off while baking.

•Convection baking is preferred for multiple rack baking.

•For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks, place Glide rack in position 4 with the flat handle rack in position 1. (See Figure 12).

•When using two oven racks, position cookware as shown in Figure 13 with pans on top rack near front and lower rack pans in the middle of the rack. Allow at least 2-4 inches (5- 10 cm) of space between cookware for proper air circula- tion.

•Cookies should be baked on a pan with low or no sides for best results. When using two racks for baking cookies, place the Glide rack in position 5 and flat rack in position 3.

•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.

Bake may be set for any temperature between 200°F (93°C) and 550°F (288°C).

To set a bake for 350°F:

1.Be sure to arrange racks to the desired positions for the item(s) to be baked.

2.Turn the oven mode selector to the Bake position.

3.Turn the oven temperature selector to 350°F.

4.The PREHEAT message and the oven temperature light will turn on and the control will sound an acceptance tone. The oven will begin heating.

5.When the set temperature is reached the PREHEAT message will turn off and a reminder chime will sound alerting you to place food in oven. Set either timer to keep track of actual cooking time if necessary.

6.When finished baking, be sure to return both the tempera- ture selector knob and the oven mode knob to the OFF posi- tions.

Important: Do not open the oven door often. Doing so will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase the cooking time necessary for best results.

Convection Baking

Convection Baking enables you to obtain the best results when baking with multiple pans and racks. The oven can be programmed for convection baking at any temperature between 200°F to 550°F. The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven heat uniformly and continuously around the oven (Figure 14). 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.

Benefits of convection cooking:

•Multiple rack baking.

•Some foods may cook faster, saving time and energy.

Convection baking tips:

•Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly with the convection feature, it is advisable to reduce recipe’s recommended temperature by 25° for best results. Follow the recipe’s instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.

•Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits, and breads.

•For single rack baking, position the rack so that food is in the center of the oven.

•For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks, place Glide rack in position 4 with the flat handle rack in position 1. (See Figure 14).

•When baking using two oven racks, position cookware as shown in Figure 15 with pans on top rack near front and lower rack pans in the middle of the rack. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between cookware for proper air circulation.

•Cookies should be baked on a pan with low or no sides for best results. When using two racks for baking cookies, place the Glide rack in position 5 and flat rack in position 3.

•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.

•Do not open oven door too often. Doing so reduces oven temperature and may extend cooking time.

•Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food.

Setting Convection Bake

To set the oven for convection bake and temperature to 375°F:

1.Arrange interior oven racks.

2.Turn the oven mode selector to CONV BAKE.

3.Turn the oven temperature selector to 375°F.

6.The oven temperature light will blink for a few seconds before confirming the setting. The convection fan will turn on and the oven will begin heating.

7.Once the oven reaches the set temperature the oven will sound a chime indicating the food items can be placed in the oven.

8.When finished baking, be sure to return both the tempera- ture selector knob and the oven mode knob to the OFF posi- tions.

Clean

A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.

What to expect during self-cleaning

While in clean mode, sounds of metal expansion and contrac- tion are normal. Odors are normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent. If heavy spills are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self cleaning cycle. The timers do not function during a clean cycle.

Important:

•Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior.

•Do not clean the oven door gasket. Take care not to rub, damage, or remove the gasket or use any cleaning substances on the oven door gasket (Figure 24). Doing so could cause damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven’s performance.

•Clean any soil from the oven frame, door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom with soap and water (See Figure 24).

•Remove any excessive spills from the oven cavity before starting the 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 a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.

•This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable 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.

•The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the first clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors asso- ciated with the first time a clean cycle is used.

Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil or with any other liners or materials. Doing so will block heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and cause permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).

•The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the cleaning cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

•Remove all items from the oven including cookware, utensils, and any aluminum foil.

•During the cleaning cycle, the outside of the oven can become very hot to the touch.

•Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. During self-clean the appliance may become very hot to the touch.

•Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system.

•Use caution when opening the door after the cleaning cycle is completed. The oven may still be very hot.

•Stand to the side of the oven door when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.

Setting the Clean Cycle Duration

It is recommended to use a 2 hour clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils.

If you are planning to use the oven directly after a clean cycle, remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. A 3 hour clean cycle will normally take about 4 hours to complete.

While one of the ovens is in the clean cycle, the other oven is disabled.

To set the controls for a 3 hour cleaning cycle to start immedi- ately and shut off automatically:

1.Turn both the oven mode and oven temperature selectors to Clean. The display will show a 3 hour time (normal clean).

2.Use the and keys to select a 2 or 4 hour time if desired.

3.Once the control accepts a clean time, the REMOVE RACKS message will blink in the display. If the door is open the CLOSE DOOR message will also appear. If the user does not shut the door within 3 minutes of the display showing the door open message, the control will cancel the Clean function.

Important: It is recommended to remove all non-porcelain oven racks from the oven before starting a self-clean cycle, but the porcelain Glide rack may be left in the oven if the rack is soiled. After a self-clean cycle, or anytime the gliding is rough, the glide rack should be treated with graphite lubrication.

4.After the REMOVE RACKS message ends the oven door will begin locking. Do not attempt to open the door while the motor door latch mechanism is locking or when any locking indicators or displays are showing. The oven door should be completely locked in about 15 seconds.

5.CLn and the lock icon will appear in the display when the door is fully locked. The oven will start the Clean function.

6.The time left in the clean will be displayed under the CLn message.

Important note: To turn the clean cycle off at any time, turn the oven mode control and the oven temperature control to the OFF position.

When the Clean time ends:

Important: Do not force the oven door open while the self clean is active. Do not open the oven door while the lock motor is running or when any locking indicators or displays are showing.

1.CLn will change to Hot in the display and the lock icon will remain visible. The oven door remains locked until the oven has cooled to a safe temperature and the motor door lock unlocks automatically.

2.When the temperature falls to the safe level, the display will fade out Hot from the timer display.

3.The lock icon will flash while the motor door latch mechanism is unlocking the door. Do not attempt to open the oven door until the lock icon disappears from the display.

4.The display will then fade in --- (dashes) to prompt user to rotate both the oven mode and temperature selector knobs to the OFF position.

5.The oven is now ready for normal use.

The oven may still be very hot, to avoid possible burns be sure to stand to the side of the oven door when opening after a clean cycle to allow any heat or steam to escape.

The oven control will not allow back to back cleaning and is automatically set to delay for 4 hours before another clean may be attempted in the same oven cavity.

Important note: If Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the oven may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would depend on how much cleaning time had elapsed before the power failure. If needed after power is restored, set Clean again.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven

Before cleaning any part of the oven, ensure 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 and time of major cleaning later.

Surface Type Recommendation

General Cleaning

Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance manually.

Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible.

Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Utensils, and Oven Liners

Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil or any other oven liners or materials to line the oven bottom. The high heat of the oven can melt these materials to the oven cavity and ruin the oven. These types of materials can also reduce the effectiveness of the air circulation in the oven and produce poor baking results.

•Aluminum foil - Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

•Oven racks - Do not use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks. Using a liner in the oven restricts the heat and air flow needed to obtain the best possible cooking results for any oven.

•During self clean the oven temperature can become hot enough to melt aluminum cookware and utensils or aluminum foil if left in the oven. This could result in permanent damage to the oven interior and porcelain finish.

Adhere to the following precautions when using spray oven cleaners:

•Do not spray cleaner on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

•Do not spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, broiler drawer glides, handles or any exterior surfaces of the oven, plastic or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.

Broiler Pan Cleaning Tips

To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use hot pads because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour off grease. Soak the pan in hot, soapy water. Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use. If necessary, use soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring may scratch the grid.

Replacing the Oven Lights

The interior oven lights are located at the rear of the oven cavity and covered with a glass shield. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use (See Figure 25).

Be sure the oven is unplugged or power is turned off and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. Do not allow your fingers to touch the new bulb when replacing. This will shorten the life of the bulb. 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.Remove interior oven light shield by turning a quarter turn counter-clockwise.

3.Replace bulb with a new T-4 type Halogen 25 watt appliance bulb.

4.Replace glass oven light shield by rotating clockwise.

5.Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the appliance back in).

6.Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock.

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 prevent possible burns, do not attempt to remove the oven door until the oven has completely cooled.

To remove the oven door:

1.Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (Figure 26).

2.Pull up the lock located on each hinge support toward front of the oven until the lock stops. You may have to apply a little pressure on the lock to pull it up (Figure 27 and Figure 28).

3.Grasp the door by the sides, and close the door until the door frame makes contact with unlocked hinges.

4.Pull the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the appliance to completely disengage the hinge levers (Figure 29).

To replace the oven door:

1.Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides. Do not use the oven door handle (Figure 29).

2.Hold the oven door at the same angle as the removal position. Carefully insert the hinge levers into the oven frame until you feel the hinge levers are seated into the hinge notches. The hinge arms must be fully seated into the hinge notches before the oven door can be fully opened.

3.Fully open the oven door, horizontal with floor (Figure 26).

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 27 and Figure 28).

5.Close the oven door.

IMPORTANT!

Special Door Care Instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break.

Read the following recommendations:

•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.

Caring for the glide racks

Important notes:

•The Glide rack is porcelain enameled and may be left in the oven to be cleaned during the self-clean cycle. After the cycle, or anytime the gliding is rough, the Glide rack extension tracks should be treated with graphite lubrication.

•Do not use cooking oil, cooking spray, or other oil-based lubrication products on the glide rack extension tracks. Use only the graphite lubrication in this area. To order graphite lubrication, contact your installer, servicer, or dealer.

•The rack support (see step 7 image) on each side of the rack will contact the oven wall, and must always have a light coating of vegetable oil. Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the rack supports after every self clean or when the rack becomes difficult to reposition in the oven.

To lubricate the glide rack:

1.Remove the rack from the oven. Place the rack on a large flat surface covered with newspaper or scrap cloth. Fully extend the rack.

2.Wipe away debris and crumbs from the glide track using a cloth or sponge.

3. Shake graphite lubrication very well before applying. Place four drops of graphite lubrication along the bottom tracks (as shown in area circled in figure below). Repeat on both sides of the glide rack.

4. Extend and return the glide rack several times to distribute the lubricant.

5. Turn glide rack over. Place four drops of graphite lubrica- tion along the top tracks. Repeat on both sides of the glide rack.

6. Extend and return the glide rack several times to distribute the lubricant.

7. Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the rack support on each side of the glide rack. Keeping the rack supports lightly lubricated allows the entire rack to slide easily when changing rack positions.

8. Replace rack in oven right-side up.

BEFORE YOU CALL

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 or rack position too low. •Dark pans absorb 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 to 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 2” to 4” (5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) of space on all sides of pan.
Cakes not level.	•Oven not level. •Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded. •Pan warped. •Oven light left on while baking.	•Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven. •Be sure to allow 2” to 4” (5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven. •Do not use dented or warped pans. •Turn off oven light while baking.
Foods not done when cooking time is over.	•Oven too cool. •Oven overcrowded. •Oven door opened too frequently.	•Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time. •Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking. •Open the oven door only after shortest recommended baking time.

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: