Kenmore 5303304549 Range Operating instructions

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Thank you for choosing this appliance, The information contained within this

Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. The Cooking Guidewill help you to receive favorable results during cooking and baking. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

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Contents

This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature information for several models.. Your range may not have all the described features

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Important Safety Instructions

Features

Setting the Clock & Minute Timer (some models)

Setting Surface Controls

Before Setting Oven Controls

Setting Oven Controls

Oven Cleaning (cleaning the porcelain enamel oven)

Oven Cleaning (self-cleaning instructions)

General Cleaning

Oven Light

Adjusting Oven Temperature

Anti-Tip Bracket Installation Instructions

Avoid Service Checklist

Warranty

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BMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow a!f instructions given Here is a brief explar_ation of the use of these symbols

_This symbol wilt help alert you to situations that may _This cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage, symbol wili help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage..

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range.

Never allow children to play with packaging materia[

, Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI Z223.1_

latest edition, the National Electrical Code ANSl/NFPA Noo

70---latest edition and local code requirements.

Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range

Storage storage in or on Appliance--Flammable not be stored drawer as flammable in an oven,

(if equipped).

cloth items, such as cookbooks, liquids.

pear surface materials elements or in the

This includes paper, plastic and plasticware and towels, as well

Do not store explosive containers, aerosol cans, on or near the range should such as

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service agency. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case qf an emergency

° User Servicing--Do brackets/screws, not repair appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals,

All other servicing should be done only by a quatified technician

This will reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range

* Never modify or alter the construction c;f a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire c_vers, anti-tip or any other

"ALL RANGES

CAN TIP

° INJURY TO

PERSONS

COULD

RESULT.

° INSTALL

ANTI-TIP

DEVICE

PACKED WITH

RANGE,

-SEE

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS or replace any part of the part of the product°

THE RISK OF TIPPING THE

RANGE, THE RANGE MUST

BE SECURED BY PROPERLY

INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP

BRACKETS PROVIDED WITH

THE RANGE, TO CHECK IF

THE BRACKETS ARE

INSTALLED PROPERLY.

REMOVE THE LOWER PANEL

OR STORAGE DRAWER AND

VERIFY THAT THE ANTI-TIP

BRACKETS ARE ENGAGED

REFERTO THE

INSTALLATION

TO REDUCE

INSTRUCTIONS OR THIS

MANUAL FOR PROPERANTI-

TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

Stepping.

leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the range,, Do not allow children to climb or play around the range, The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.

Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

° Do not leave children alone--Ch!]dren should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE

UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF

THE OVEN° Both surface units and oven heating elements maybe hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window o Wear

_ should let clothing heating

Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting never be worn or other flammable

Never the room.

while us_ your using the appliance., materials contact hot surfaces appliance or hanging for garments warming

Do not or

- Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires_Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

° When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.

Fat or grease may catch fire if a11owed to become too hot

, Use Only Dry Potholders_Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

Do not let the potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder

° Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers_Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

° Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded°

Do not use the oven for storage.

-- tMPORTANT_Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure,, If the power faiis, always turn off the oven.

If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil

gMPORTANT SAFETY

iNSTRUCTIONS

(Continued)

iMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR USING YOUR

COOKTOP

- Know which knob controls each surface etement_

Use Proper Pan Size---This appliance is equipped with surface elements of different sizes,

Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface element.

The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also' improve efficiency.

o Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Elements--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface elements.

- Never Leave Surface Elements

Unattended

at High

Heat

Settings---Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt o Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable

Heating

Elements--

Heating elements should never be immersed in water.. Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.

- Make sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--

Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

° Protective

Liners--Do

not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip pans, drip bowls or oven bottom_xcept as suggested in the Owner's Guide Improper installation of these liners may interfere with heat and air distribution and damage the range o Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature, Check the manufacturer's recommendations for rangetop use,,

• Placement of Oven Racks_ Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool_ If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme caution Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition.

Do not let potholders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven Remove all utensils from the rack before moving

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert The broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler

• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil.

Exposed fat and grease could ignite

IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR RANGE

FOR CLEANING

o Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.

Pay particular attention to the area underneath each surface element Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean,, Do not allow grease to accumulate, Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning

Self-Cleaning Ovens

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

Clean section.

Do Not Use Oven Cleaners---No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protector coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven,

Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for a good seal, Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket,

Only Parts Listed In This Manual in the self-cleaning

Note: The instructions appearing in this owner's guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur..

Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

OVEN

o Use Care When Opening Door--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven.

Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven..

- Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed_ The oven is vented through the center of the left rear element for the left oven and the center of the right rear element for the right oven. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns, Also, do not place plastic or beat-sensitive items on

or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite,, o Do not cover or leave pots or pans on these surface elements if they are not in use; moisture from a hot oven may condense on the pan or pot bottom and accumulate inside the range under certain conditions of use,,

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

FEATURES

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Model

Surface

Surface

Oven and Seria! Numbers

Unit Controls

Unit's

Control

Indicator

Right Oven Temp Control

Left Oven Temp Control

Light

Right Oven

Indicator Light

8

9

Left Oven

Indicator Light

Automatic Oven Timer Clock and

Minute Timer

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12

I3

Oven Cleaning Light

Plug-In Surface Unit, (Z) 6 in., (Z)

8 in, (May be removed when cleaning under unit.)

One Piece Chrome Trim Ring and

Drip Pan. (Do not clean in

S_If-

Clean oven, Discoloration may

Occur,,)

14 Oven Vent (Located under right

rear and left

rear suface units.)

15 Oven Interior Light (Comes on automatically when door is opened.)

16

Surface Light

Switch

17A

17B

Broil Unit

Broil Unit

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19

20

Bake Unit (in the right oven, may be lifted gently for wiping oven bottom.)

(2) Oven Racks

Left Oven Rack

21 Oven Rack Supports

17A

21

22

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6

7 11

5 4

2 28

16

24

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20

9

26A 27

26

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22

(2) Broiler Pans and inserts (Do not clean in Self-Clean Oven,)

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Storage Drawer

24

Oven Light Switch

25

Self-Cleaning Right Oven

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26A

Griddte Control

Griddle Indicator Light

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Fluorescent Surface Light

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29

Griddle

Oven

Light/Self-clean

Switch

29

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Setting the Clock

When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range i

Minute Timer (som models)

disconnected, "O0:O0" is displayed in the display window

To Set the Clock t.

Turn the set knob counter clockwise until the control beeps once and the wor(

TIME is displayed in the lower left corner of the display.

2.

Turn the set knob clockwise or counterclockwise until correct time of day appears in the display window

3.. Push start button, when correct time is reached, the control will beep once anc the word TIME will disappear from the display window..

To Set the Minute Timer

!.

Turn the set knob clockwise until the word TIMER is displayed in the lower left corner of display

2.

Turn the set knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time appears in tile display

,,Display will increment in 5, 10, 30 and 60 second increments up to 99 minutes..

3.

Push the start button, the control will beep once and begin to count time down toO..

4.

When time runs out, the control will sound for 3 seconds and will continue to sound an alarm for I/2 second every 10 seconds for 15 minutes or until the

STOPICANCEL button is pushed.

,,To cancel minute minder at any time, push the STOP/CANCEL button or rotate set knob counterclockwise until the time of day appears in the display.

Removing Griddle

To remove, grasp the griddle in the front and gently pull away from terminal, then lift up and out. To reinstall, grasp the griddle with both hands at the end opposite the terminals and using the middle rod at the termina! end as a guide, push the griddle into place

Setting

Controls

Surface

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 wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the element.

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1.. Place the pan on the surface element.

2.

Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting

3o The surface

indicatorlightwill

glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the element off before removing the pan.

The suggested settings found in the char_ below are based on cooking in mediumweight aluminum panswith lids. Settings mayvac¢ when using other t-ypesof pans

Setting

HIGH (HI)

MEDIUM (MED)

Type of Cooking

Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

Continue a rapid boi!, fry, deep fat fry

Maintain a slow boi!, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables

LOW (LO) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Keep warm, melt, simmer

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked wilt influence the setting needed for best cooking results

Before

Controls

Setting Oven

Oven Vent Locatii_n

The oven is vented through the center of the left rear element for the left oven and the center of the right tea r element for the right oven When an oven is on, warm air is released through the vent, This venting is necessary for proper air circuIation in the oven and good baking results

Left Oyen

Arranging Oven Racks

The smaller oven has one oven rack and the larger oven has two oven rac_

ALWA Y,SARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN I5 COOL (PRIOR TO OPERA T-

ING THE OVEtV), Always use pot holders when using the large and/or small oven

Offset Rack (some models)

This rack has slightly raised rungs on the sides of the rack and should always be placed in the lowest rack position, These raised rungs allow for easy and safe removal of foods from the lower rack position and helps prevent hands from touching the hot oven door,

To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out,, To replace an oven rack, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls,,

Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place

To bake on one rack, place the rack on the second rack position from the bottom of the oven, To bake on two racks (some models), place the racks on the first and third rack positions from the bottom

Right Oven

Setting Oven Controls

Bake

1,, Arrange oven racks as instructed above,

2, Push in and turn the Temperature Control to the desired temperature,

3, Turn the Selector Control to BAKE for the right oven only.

The oven indicator light glows when the oven is turned on and remains on until the oven is preheated to the selected temperature.

It then cycles on and off with the lower bake element,.

4.

Preheat the oven for t0 to 12 minutes before baking_ Preheating is not necessarywhen roastingor cooking casseroles.

5_ When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature and Selector Controls to

OFF.

6, See Cooking Guide for more information on baking

Setting

(continued)

Oven Controls

1.

Push in and turn the griddle control in either direction to the desired setting

Start most cooking operations on a higher setting; then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking

2.

The controls do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control as needed

3.. The griddle

indicator light

glows when the griddle is on,. A quick glance at the light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure the control is turned off.,

4 Preheat for a few minutes (until butter melts or beads of water dance on the griddle).

5 Use only nylon or plastic spatulas, spoons, etc. Metal can scratch the nonstick finish.

6 Make sure the griddle is turned OFF when cooking is finished Leaving the griddle ON will damage it.

Approximate

Bacon

Grilled Sandwiches

Pancakes

Hamburgers

Eggs

Griddle Settings

HI

HI

HI

MED-Ht

MED

Use precaution when using the automatic timer.

Use the automatic timer to cook cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables.

Foods that can easily spoil, such as milk, eggs, fish, poultry or meat, should be chilled in the refrigerator.

Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than two hou[s before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed.

Timed Bake

The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the times you select in advance

The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically, or, to start at a delayed time and shut off automatically

!.

Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day

2.

Place the food in the oven and close the door,.

3 Push and hold START button until the control beeps and the words

START TIME appear in the left side of the display.

4.

Turn set knob clockwise until the desired starting time is reached, Time will increase or decrease in 5 minute increments, olf you want to start now and shut off automatically, then go to step #5 If you want to stag at a delayed time and shut off automatically, you must change the start time.

5.

Push start button, control will beep once and the words STOP TIME will appear in the left side of the display,

6.

Turn SET knob until desired stop time is reached,

7.

Push START button.

The control will beep once and the word AUTO will flash in the upper left of the display

8 Turn the temperature control to the desired temperature.

9 Turn the selector to T. BAKE,

°When desired start time is reached, the control will beep once and the word AUTO wil! start flashing and remain on during baking.

°To cancel automatic baking at any time, push the STOPICANCEL button twice

°At the end of automatic baking, the timer will sound for 3 seconds, AUTO will flash rapidly to indicate the end of automatic cycle, The alarm wilt continue to sound t/2 second every 10 seconds for t5 minutes or until

STOPICANCEL button is pushed.

-To review, start and stop time settings before automatic cycle begins, push and hold START button until START TIME appears; push second time to display STOP TIME and once more to return to automatic control mode

°When changing the start and stop times, time wilt increase and decrease in

5 minute increments

Setting

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Broil Stop

Position

Oven Controls

Broiler Grid

Broiling

Broiling is a quick method of cooking foods by direct heat under the upper broil element of the oven, Results and cooking times will depend on the broil setting used and the distance between the food and the element

Preheating:

Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks Remove the broiler pan and grid before preheating, Foods will stick if placed on hot metaL. Turn both the

Temperature and Selector Controls to BROILwhen using the large oven Turn onlythe Temperature Control tO BROILwhen using the small oven Wait for the element to become red hot--about 2 minutes P.reheatingis not necessary when broiling meats well done,,

To Broil: t..

Placethe rack in the desired position close to the top of the oven. Position the rack closer to the broiling element for rare steaks. For welt-done foods such as chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the rack further away from the broil element.

Rack Position From Top

1

Food

Rare steaks

Broil

Br_iter

Stop

Position

2 Ham slices, fish, hamburgers, and medium steaks and chops

3 Welt-done foods, such as chicken and lobster

2

Broiling can be done in either the smaller or larger oven.

Turn the temperature control (small oven) to BROIL or turn the temperature and selector controls (large oven) to BROIL,,

3, Place food on the cooi broiler grid, Be sure the grid is in place with the slots down so grease will drain into the pan,

4, Place the broiler pan in the oven.

If broiling

is done in the larger oven, the door should be opened to the broil stop position.

The door remains in this position w!thout

closing.

If broifing

is done in the smaller oven, leave the door open at the broil stop position (about 2 inches); a small resistance is felt when the door is in this position,

5 Broil times vary, so watch the food closely Time depends on distance from the element, thickness and aging of meat, fat content and the doneness level selected,, The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second

Frozen meats atso require additional time

6 See Cooking Guide for more information on broiling

Shou d an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off all controts If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire, DO NOT put water or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive

Oven Cleaning

(cleaning

the porcelain ename!

oven)

Small Oven is a Porcelain Enamel Oven--A General Description

Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. With porcelain, commercial oven cleaners can be used on aElinterior surfaces..

_ Do NOTfl'ine the oven walls, racks or bottom with aluminum foil, Doing so will destroy heat distribution and produce poor cooking esults.

Adhere to the

following

cleaning precautions:

, Allow the oven to cool before cleaning

• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range manually:

General Cleaning

Removesoils using hot, soapy water. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acidcontent (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruitiuices orpie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull sprit mien aft#r cleaning..

To Remove Heavy Soil

1, Allow a dish of ammonia to sit in the oven overnight or for several hours, C lean softened spots using hot, soapy water, Rinse welt with water and a clean cloth

2, If soil remains, use a soap-filled nylon scouring pad or a nonabrasive cleaner If necessary, use a commercial oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions

Adhere to the following cleaners: precautions when

1.

Be careful where the oven cleaner is sprayed.

using commercial oven

2 DO NOT spray on the electrical controls or switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire..

3.

DO NOT aglow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensing bulb; it could cause the oven to heat improperly.

Note: One sensing bulb is located in the upper left corner of the large oven and the other sensing bulb is located in the upper right corner of the small oven. Carefully wipe the sensing bulb clean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the bulb A change in its position could affect how the oven bakes. Avoid bending the bulb and capillary tube.

4, DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or sea!, handles or any exterior surfaces of the oven, wood or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces.

Cleaning the Oven Bottom

Clean using hot, soapy water, a mild abrasive cleanser, a soap-tiffed nylon pad or commercial oven cleaner following manufacturer's instructions_,

Cleaning the

Griddle

Before denning, be sure all controls are OFF, For easier cleaning, clean the griddle while it is still warm.. The griddle can be washed in the sink with a mild detergent and plastic scouring pad., For greasy residue, use a grease-dissolving dishwashing liquid and a nylon scrub brush

Avoidabrasivecteansersthatcanscratchthefinish_

dry before reinstalling into rangetop

Do not use oven cfeaners Wipe

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Oven Cleaning

(self-cleaning instructions)

_During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of thelange can become very hot to the touch_ DO NOT leave smalt children unattended nearthe appliance.,

DO NOT line the oven walls, racks or bottom with aluminum foil.. Doing so will destroy heat distribution during cleaning, and the aluminum foil will melt to the oven finish (causing permanent damage to the oven).

Self-Cleaning Oven--A General Description

A self-cleaning oven cleans itself ,with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can whisk away With a damp cloth..

Preparing the Oven the self-clean cycle.

for Self-Cleaning

1 Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:

°Allow the oven to coo! before precleaning

• Wear rubber gloves when precleaning and while wiping up the residue after

• DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or Oven protective coatings in or around any part of the self-cleaning oven.

oDO NOT clean the oven door.. The woven gasket on the oven door is essential for a good seat..Care shou!d be taken not to rub, damage or remove the seal.

-DO NOT use any commercial cleaning materials on the seal_ Doing so could damage it.

2.

Removethe broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperature.

3. Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the clean cycle their colorvvill turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull,, After the cycleiscompleted and the oven has cooled, rub the sidesof the rackswith wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or saladoil This will make the racks glide easier onto the rack supports.

4.

Removeany excessspilloversin the oven cavity before starting the self-cleaning cycle..To clean, usehot soapy water and a cloth_ Large spilloverscan causeheavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such asmilk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface asthey may cause a dull spot even after cleaning

5. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven seal strip and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom.. These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on.. Clean with soap and water.

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Oven Cleaning

(self-cleaning continued) instructions, l Be sure to remove ever_hing from the oven and complete the suggested precteaning steps before setting the controls.

To Start the Self-Clean Cycle

*We recommend a 2 hour self-clean cycle for Fight soils, a 3 hour cycle for average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results)

To Set the Controls: t.

Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day

2.

Push and hold START button until the control beeps and the words START

TIME appear in the left side of the display.

3, Turn SET knob clockwise until desired starting time is reached

.If you want the clean cycle to start now and shut off automatically, push START button, the control will beep once and the words STOP TIME will appear in the left side of the display.

Then the word AUTO will come on to indicate that the clean cycle will begin immediately

4, If you want to start the clean cycle at a delayed time and shut off automatically, turn SET knob until stop time is 3 hours later than start time,, Example: If the start time and clock read 1:00, set the STOP TIME for 4:00. Push STARTbutton_ the control will beep once and the words STOP TIME will appear in the left side of the display. Then the word AUTO will flash continuously to indicate that the clean cycle will begin at a delayed time.,

5, To review start and stop time settings before automatic cycle begins, push and hold START button until START TIME appears; push second time to display

STOP TIME and once more to return to automatic control mode,

.When

changing start and stop times, time will increase and decrease in 5 minute increments

6. Turn the selector and temperature controls to CLEAN.

7. The motor driven lock wilt begin to close the oven door automatically and the oven cleaning light will come on as soon as the controls are set (It takes about t5 seconds for the lock to close the door)

8 After the desired cleaning time has elapsed, the control wilt beep once and the word AUTO will stop flashing but stays on during cleaning

-To cancel automatic cleaning cycle, push the STOP/CANCEL button twice oAt the end of automatic cleaning, the timer will sound for 3 seconds, AUTO will flash continuously to indicate end of automatic cycle. Alarm will continue to sound 1[2 second every !0 seconds for 15 minutes or until STOP/CANCEL button is pushed,

9 Turn the selector and temperature controls to OFF.

t0, The oven must now cool for about 1 hour or until the interior temperature has dropped below 550°F, Then the oven door will unlock and the oven cleaning light will go out, The oven door can now be opened

Use caution when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle, The oven may still be VERY HOT,

Note: Be sure to turn the Temperature and Selector Controls to OFF when the self-cleaning cycle is completed.,

Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Clean Cycle

If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire:

1 Push the CANCEL button twice. This will return the clock to the time of day

2, Turn the selector and temperature controls to OFF.

3 Allow the oven to cool until the oven cleaning light goes out Then the door unlocks and can now be opened

DO NOT force the door to open This can damage the door locking system, Use caution when opening the door after the self-cleaning cycle has been interrupted The oven may still be VERY HOT

4 Correct the condition which caused the smoking

5 Restart the self-clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected

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General Cleaning

Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning the drip bowls

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Surface Elements and Drip Bowls

Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easien The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on Food spilledon a hot element will burn off, Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth--any remaining soil witl burn off the next time the element is used Never immerse a surface element in water

To Remove Surface Elements and Drip Bowls: t, Lift up edge of surface element across from the terminal end

2., Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal plug

3 Lift the drip bow! up and out

To Clean Drip Bowls:

Wash in hot, soapywater or in the dishwasher.

Rinse and drywhife still warm Hardto-remove, burned-on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water

(1/2 cup ammonia to one gallon of water).

A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking.. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool, as theywill scratch the surface

Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth,

To Replace Drip Bowls and Surface Elements:

I..

Line up the opening of the drip bowl with the terminal plug

2..

Hold the surface element as level as possible and slide the terminal end through the opening and into the terminal plug.

3.

The surface element must be level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element

To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning:

I..

Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front

2 Lift the top high enough to allow the swing-up rod to support the top in its raised position,.

3.

Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then, dry..

4.

Lift the top high enough to release the swing-up rod, then lower swing-up rod, back into the bottom of the burner box.. Lower the top gently down into the range frame,

Swing-up rod goes back into bottom of burner box when lowering top down.,

When lowering the top, grasp the sides with fingertips only.. Be careful not to pinch fingers,, Also, DO NOT drop or bend the rangetop when raising or lowering.

This could damage the surface finish.

_The door isheavy,,Forsafe, temporary storage, lay the door flat

To Remove and Replace the Large

Oven Door:

To Remove the Large Oven Door:

I.

Open the door to the full open position.

2.

Remove the screws which secure the locking plates (some models) into the oven frame above the hinges.

3.

Open the door to the broil stop position.

4 Replace the screws from the locking plates (some models) into the holes in the oven frame.

5.

Grasp the door firmly at the sides, lift up and away from the range.

Position A

To Replace the Large Oven Door: t.

Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position A..

2.

Hingearmsmustgointotherangestotsevenly.

Thebottomcornersofthedoor should be in as far as they can go

3 If the door does not line up with the oven frame, remove the door and repeat the above steps.. Note: Reinstall hinge locking plates (some models) if door will not be removed for a tong period of time or when moving the range to a new location

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General

(continued)

Cleaning

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range

Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL, Remove spitfovers and stains as soon as they occur, REMOVE

SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR

CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER

Surfaces

Aluminum

Vinyl

(Trim Pieces) &

Glass, Paint and Plastic

Control Knobs. Body Pieces, and Decorative Trim

Control Panel

Porcelain Enamel

Under Cooktop, Broiler Pan and Insert, Door Liner and

Body Pieces

How to Clean

Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth

Forgeneral cleaning,

use hot soapy water and a cloth

For more difficultsoiJs

and

built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for

30 to 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.

Before cleaning the controlpanel, turn all controls to OFFand remove the control knobs

To remove,pull each knob straight off the shaft Clean asinstructed above, Be sure to wring excesswater from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controlsr Excesswater in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob(s) into place,

Gentle scouring with a soapy nylon scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a

I :i mixture of clear water and ammonia If necessary, cover difficult spots with an amrhonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp clotl-i.,and then scrub with a soap4illed nylon scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean clotk, Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating.

DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the rangetop

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Decorative Trim, Drip Bowls or

Drip Pans

Oven Racks

Oven Door

Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel, chrome or copper are also recommended, Rinse all cleaners before operating range Bluish stains may result

(due to heat combined with the cleaning material), and cannot be removed

Remove oven racks, See "Arranging Oven Racks" in the section called Before Setting

Oven Controls. Use a mild, abrasivecleaner, following manufacturer's instructions Rinse with clean water and dry,

Remove the larger oven door by following the instructions provided in the General

Cleaning section in this Owner's Guide. See To Remove and Replace the Large Oven

Door. To clean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth DO NOT immerse the door in waten. The smaller oven door cannot be removed, but can be cleaned using the same procedure for cleaning the larger oven

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Oven

Light

The oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened (some models)

Use the switch (some models) located on the control panel to turn the light on when the door is closed.

Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven light,,

- Wire Holder

Glass Shield

Changing the Oven

Light:

The oven light islocated at the rear of the oven, To replace, follow these

instructions:

t Turn power off at the main source or unplug the range, BESUREALL

PARTSARECOOL BEFOREREMOVING BULB,

2, Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken gfass,,

3., Presswire holder to one side to release the glass shield.

4.

Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb

5.

Replace glass shietd in socket and snap wire holder into place,,

6,, Turn power back on at the main source (or plug the range back in)

7., The clock (if equipped) will then need to be reset, See Setting the Clock and Minute Timer in this Owner's Guide,.

Adjusting

Temperature

Oven

Figure I

USE THF._E ARROWS WHEN

ADJUSTING OVEN TEMPERATURE

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The temperature in the oven has been set at the factory.. When first using the oven,

, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures, if you think the oven is too hot

'. "or too cool, the thermostat can be adiusted. Before adjusting the knob, test a recipe by using a temperature set higher or lower than the recommended temperature.

The baking resultsshould help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed.

The knob can be adjusted as indicated on the back of the disk.

To Adjust the Oven Temperature:

1,, Check to be sure the Temperature Control knob is in the OFF position,

2o Pull the knob straight off the shaft,

3_ Loosen the two screws at the back of the disk (Figure 1),

4_ To lower the temperature for a self-cleaning range, turn the disk counter dock'wise.

To raise the temperature for a self-deaning range, turn the disk clockwise.

5.

To lower the temperature for a standard range, turn the disk clockwise.

To raise the temperature for a standard range, turn the disk

counterdockwise.

6, When the desired adjustment is reached, tighten both screws_

7,

To replace the knob, line up the fiat sides of both the knob and the shaft, Push the knob into place, DO NOT force the Temperature Control knob onto the shaft or you may damage it lq

Anti-Tip Brackets

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Warning

To reduce the risk of tipping of the range, the range must be secured to the floor by properly installed anti-tip brackets and screws packed with the range Failure to install the anti-tip brackets could allow the range to accidentally tip over ff excessive weight is placed on an open door or if a child climbs upon it. Serious injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itselL Referto the instructions below for proper installation

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Tools+Required:

5/! 6" Nutddver or Flat Head Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Electric Drill & 3/16" Diameter Drill Bit

3/16" Diameter Masonry Ddll Bit

:(if installing in concrete)

Figure 1: Leveling

Leg Instructions

Anti+Tip Brackets Installation Instructions

The brackets attach to the floor at the back of the range to hold both rear leg levelers,,When fastening to the floor, be sure that the screws do not penetrate electrical Wiring or plumbing.. The screws provided will work in either wood or concrete° i., Unfold the paper template and place it flat on the floor with the back and side edges positioned exactlywhere the back and sidesof range will be locatedwhen

installed,Use the illustrationabove to locate the brackets if a template is not

available,,

2. Mark on the floor the location of the four mounting holes shown on the template° Foreasierinstallation, 3/16" diameter pilot holes, a t/2" deep can be drilled into the floor_

3. Remove the template and place the brackets on the floor with the turned-up flange to the front,, Line up the holes in the brackets with the marks on the floor and attach with the screws provided,, The brackets must be secured to a solid floor° tf attaching to a concrete floor, first drill 3/16" diameter pilot holes using a masonry drill bit.

4., Levelthe range ff necessaryby adjusting the four leg levelerswith a wrench See

Figure 1, side box. A minimum clearance of 1/8" is required between the bottom of the range and the rear leveling feet.

5. Slidethe range into place making sure the rear legsare trapped bythe ends of the brackets. The range may need to be shifted slightly to one side as it is being pushed back to allowthe rear legsto align with the brackets Remove the lower panel or storage drawer to inspect the brackets, or grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward to make sure the range is properly anchored.

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Avoid Service Checklist

Before you calf for service, review this list It may save you time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

I N STALLATtON

Range is not level.

Poor installation.

Place oven rack in center of oven

Place

a level on the oven rack Adjust leveting legs at base of range until level indicates that the rack is level

Cannot move appliance easily°

Appliance must be accessible for service,

Weak, unstable floor

Kitchen cabihet misalignment make range appear to be unlevet, may

',, Cabinets not square or are built in too tight,,

Carpeting interferes with range,

When oven is level, cooktop may not appear to be level with countertop,

Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range,

Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor

Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for range clearance

Contact a cabinet maker to correct problem,

Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible

Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet

SURFACE ELEMENTS

Surface element too hot or not hot enough°

Incorrect control setting,

Lightweight or warped pans,

Adjust control setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained, Dial markings are an indicator of "relative" heat settings and wi!l vary slightly,

Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware, Flat pans heat better than warped pans Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating,, Heavy and medium-weight pans heat evenly

Because lightweight pans heat unevenly.

foods may burn easily

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OCCURRENCE

SURFACE ELEMENTS (continued)

Surface element does not heat_

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No power to appliance

Incorrect control turned on

SOLUTION

Check/reset circuit breaker or replace fuse If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrcted by a qualified electrician,

Be sureto usethe correct control for the element to be used,

OVEN ANDIOR LIGHTS (if equipped)

DO NOT WORK

Oven light (some models) does not

work.

Burned-out of loose bulb

Entire oven does not operate.

Cord/Plug not plugged into the wall/floor receptacle,

Service wiring not complete.

Power outage

Control(s) not set properly.

BROILING

Oven smokes excessively during broiling°

POOR BAKING RESULTS

Follow instructions under Oven [i'ght

(some models) to replace or tighten

bulb

Make sure it is plugged tightly into outlet,

Contact servicer or dealer

Check house lights to be sure,, Call your local electric company for service

Followinstructions under Setting Oven

Controls to set the controls

Oven door closed,

Meat too close to the element.

Meat not properly prepared

Grid on broiler pan wrong sideup., Grease does not drain into broiler pan

Oven needs to be cleaned Grease has built up on oven surfaces

Many factors affect baking results

Door should be opened to broil stop position,

Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat broil element for quick searing operation.

Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean

Always place the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.

Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessivesmoking

See Baking in your Cooking Guide for hints, causes and corrections

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OCCURRENCE

SELF-CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Self-cleaning cycle does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Controls not set properly

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted.

Soil not completely self-cleaning cycle.

removed after Failureto clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven seal These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started.

Excessivespillovers in oven.

Flames inside oven or smoking from vent.

, Excessivespiflovers in oven.

SOLUTION

Follow instructions under Oven

Cleaning (self-cleaning instructions).

Stop time must be set 3 to 4 hours past the start time

Follow steps under "Stopping or

Interrupting the Self-Clean Cycle" under Oven Cleaning

(self-cleaning instructions)

Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal

Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time,.

This is normal, especially for pie spilfovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessivespitlovers before starting cycle if flames or excessivesmoke is present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow steps under "Stopping or

Interrupting the Self-Clean Cycle" in the Oven Cleaning section

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