RANGES Electric Free-Standing SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE RANGE Surface Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sabbath Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Oven Racks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners. . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cookware. . . . . . . .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING Tip-Over Hazard • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor. • Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the range back such that the foot is engaged.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) ■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Never leave the surface units unattended with the cooktop ON above a Lo setting. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire. ■ Always be present at the range when cooking with oil or grease. Surface cooking is an "attended" activity. ■ Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. ■ Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If glass cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (on some models) The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation. ■ Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean operation. Keep children away from the oven during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions may cause burns.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units Surface Units WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop ON above a Lo setting. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
Radiant Glass Cooktop The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time. NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units Surface Units (Cont.) Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktops The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop. Recommended Avoid/Not Recommended Stainless Steel Enamel (painted) on Steel Aluminum Heavy weight recommended. Good conductivity.
More about Cookware ■ Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids. Wet pans and lids may stick to smooth surface when cool. ■ Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on the cooktop. ■ We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface element to ensure proper contact.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Controls Oven Controls Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1 3 4 7 2 1. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and Broil Hi/Lo. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 2. Self Clean: See the Cleaning the Oven section for important information about using this mode. 3. Start: Must be pressed to start any cooking, cleaning, or timed function. 4.
Oven Temperature Knob (on some models) OVEN OFF TEMP 250 300 35 0 CLEA N 0 20 4 00 0 500 BROI 45 L Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the setting you want. ■ Preheat the oven for 10 minutes for baking. ■ For models that do not have the self clean feature the oven heating light comes on when the burner is on. It will cycle on and off during cooking. ■ For models that have the self clean feature the oven heating light comes on when you set your oven temperature knob.
USING THE RANGE: Special Features / Sabbath Mode Special Features There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features: ■ P ress the Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. ■ “SF” will appear in the display. ■ For instructions on how to select different features, refer to the section below that corresponds to the special feature of interest.
Exit the Sabbath Mode Sabbath Mode Power Outage Note Exiting the Sabbath mode should be done after the Sabbath is over. Press Cancel/Off to end any bake mode that may be running. Press Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. “SF” will appear in the display. Press the Set Clock pad until “On” appears in the display and then press Start. If your model does not have a Set Clock pad, then press the Cook Time pad until “On” appears in the display and then press Start.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Modes Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing. Baking Modes Broil Hi When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food placement.
RECOMMENDED MODE(S) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Layer Cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads on a Single Rack Bake 3 Use shiny cookware. Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks Bake 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake R Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Bake 3 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on Multiple Racks Bake 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior Cleaning the Range – Exterior WARNING Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Tip-Over Hazard If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the antiAWARNING child or adulttipcan tip the range and be killed. device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish. For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth. If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior 20 Cleaning the Range – Exterior (Cont.) Drip Pans Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans. For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1⁄4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth. The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher. Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.
The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Self Clean. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and water solution.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use ceramic cooktop cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. 5. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue. No need to rinse. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly. 1.
Metal Marks and Scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the ceramic cooktop cleaner with a non-scratch cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops. 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.
CARE AND CLEANING: Oven Light 24 Oven Light WARNING SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. CAUTION BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns. Oven Light Replacement (on some models) To remove: 1.
The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle. WARNING I f improperly removed, oven door hinges may suddenly open and can cause personal injury to appendages near the hinge. Follow instructions below to avoid a risk of injury when removing and re-installing the oven door. To Remove the Door: 1. Fully open the oven door. 2. On each hinge, slide the hinge lock up, making sure it snaps into its fully raised position. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected. In some areas, the power (voltage) may be low. Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Food does not bake properly Oven controls improperly set. See the Cooking Modes section. Rack position is incorrect or rack is not level. See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking Guide. Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used. See the Cookware section. Oven temperature needs adjustment. See the Special Features section. Ingredient substitution Substituting ingredients can change the recipe outcome. Oven controls improperly set.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb. Pad operating light is broken. Call for service. The temperature is too high to set a self-clean operation. Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls. Oven will not self-clean Oven controls improperly set. See the Cleaning the Oven section.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Sometimes the oven takes longer to preheat to the same temperature Cookware or food in oven. The cookware or food in the oven will cause the oven to take longer to preheat. Remove items to reduce preheat time. Number of racks in oven. Adding more racks to the oven will cause the oven to take longer to preheat. Remove some racks. Display flashes Power failure. Reset the clock. Unable to get the display to show “SF” Oven control pads were not touched properly.
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