RANGES Gas Compact SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE RANGE In Case of a Power Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sabbath Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cookware Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cooking Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Oven Racks. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven. ■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this owner’s manual. ■ H ave your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury. ■ Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids. ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil or oven liners. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Never place foil or oven liners on the oven bottom. They can trap heat causing risk of smoke or fire.
In the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperable and no attempt should be made to operate it. However, the surface burners may be lit with a match. Using extreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneath the surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to the LITE position. Once lit, surface burners will continue to operate normally. Surface Burners Lighting a Surface Burner WARNING Burners should be operated only when covered by cookware.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Burners Surface Burners (Cont.) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tightfitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water. Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution.
Oven Temperature Knob Turn the Oven Temp knob to the setting you want. 3. ■ On models that do not have an Oven/Cycle light, preheat the oven for 10 minutes for baking. After the adjustment is made, retighten screws so they are snug, but be careful not to overtighten. 4. Replace the knob, matching the flat area of the knob to the shaft, and check performance.
USING THE OVEN: CCookware Guidelines / Cooking Modes Cookware Guidelines The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking performance. ■ Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as cakes and cookies. Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner, crisper and thicker crust. If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than the minimum cook time.
Rack Positions Your oven has four rack positions in the main oven. Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting the rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top, try moving them down next time.
USING THE OVEN: Cooking Guide Cooking Guide 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 2 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Bake 3 Use shiny cookware.
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven. Oven Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using steam clean process. Steam Cleaning Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cooktop Cooktop Control Panel and Knobs Wipe the control panel after each use of the oven with a damp cloth. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish. Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
Cleaning the Surface Burners Cleaning the Burner Caps Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. The round burner caps may also be cleaned in your dishwasher. Cleaning the Burner Heads Wash the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers which could clog the burner openings. Lift burners off when cool. Wash with hot, soapy water. Rinse with clean water.
CARE AND CLEANING: Door and Drawer / Oven Light Door and Drawer Cleaning the Oven Door Cleaning the Door Interior Cleaning the Door Exterior Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door. If a stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results. Do not use this method on any other surface. Wipe dish soap over any baked-on spatters on the glass. Use a single sided safety razor blade to clean it off.
The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle. To Remove the Door: 1. Fully open the door. 2. Pull the hinge locks up and away from the range frame to the unlocked position. 3. Firmly grasp both sides of the door near the top. 4. Close door until the top of the door is approximately 6” from the range frame. 5. Lift door up and away from the range until both hinge arms are clear of the slots in the range frame. To Replace the Door: 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 18 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 My new oven doesn't cook like my old one. Is something wrong with the temperature settings? Your new oven has a different cooking system from your old oven and therefore may cook differently than your old oven.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Burners do not light Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. Gas supply not connected or turned on. See the Installation Instructions that came with your range. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Burner parts not replaced correctly. See the Care and Cleaning of the range section.
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