RANGES Electric Front Control SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE RANGE Surface Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop. . . . . .10 Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sabbath Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 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. ANTI-TIP DEVICE Anti-Tip Bracket 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 use any type of foil or liner to cover the oven bottom or anywhere in the oven, except as described in this manual. Oven liners can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire. ■ Cook food thoroughly to help protect against foodborne illness.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) ■ When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of sudden change in temperature. ■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units. ■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the fan on.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings. 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. NOTE: Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units Surface Units (Cont.) Using the Warming Zone WARNING FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F. ■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food. ■ Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours. The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food.
Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil.
USING THE RANGE: Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop 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.
2 12 14 7 1 10 6 13 5 4 9 3 8 11 1. Convection Cooking (on some models): 10. Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the Timer 2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has 11. Delay Time: Delays when the oven will turn on. Convection cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and Broil Hi/Lo. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 3.
USING THE RANGE: Special Features Special Features There are several different special features on your range. ■ To enter the Special Features menu, press the Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "OFFSEt" will appear in the display. ■ Scroll through Special Features menu using the 8 pad for down and the 3 pad for up. ■ To select a feature to change, or to confirm a change, press the 0 pad. ■ To cancel a change and return to the Special Features menu, press the 6 pad.
The Sabbath mode feature complies with standards set forth by Star K. Some of these standards that will be noticed by the consumer include the disabling of tones, disabling of oven lights, and delays of about 30 seconds to one minute on display changes. Only continuous baking or timed baking is allowed in the Sabbath mode. Cooking in the Sabbath mode is a two-step process, first the Sabbath mode must be set and then the bake mode must be set. Setting the Sabbath Mode Adjusting the Temperature 1.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Racks / Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners / Cookware 14 Oven Racks Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting 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.
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. NOTE: Remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat, improved efficiency and optimal performance.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Guide Cooking Guide RECOMMENDED MODE(S) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Bake 3 Use shiny cookware. Bake Convection Bake 2 and 4 Use shiny cookware. Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake 1 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Bake 3 Use shiny cookware. Cookies, biscuits, scones on Multiple Racks Convection Bake 2 and 4 Use shiny cookware. Ensure adequate airflow.
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 WARNING A child or adultanti-tip can tip the range and beproperly killed. when the range is replaced. Failure to device is reengaged take bracket this precaution could result ininstalled tipping of the range and can result in death Verify the anti-tip has been properly and engaged.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Interior Cleaning the Range – Interior Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Steam Clean or Self Clean modes. 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.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: 1. Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier. 2. Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new. 3. Shake the cleaning cream well.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Glass Cooktop / Over Light Cleaning the Glass Cooktop (Cont.) Cooktop Seal To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners. Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Special care should be taken when removing hot substances to avoid permanent damage of the glass surface.
Oven Light Replacement (on some models) To remove: 1. Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. 2. Remove the bulb by turning it counter-clockwise. To replace: 1. Replace bulb with a new 40-watt appliance bulb. Insert the bulb and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 2. Place the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves of the socket. Turn the glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.
CARE AND CLEANING: Removable Storage Drawer Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics or flammable material in the drawer. The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads. Removing the Storage Drawer: 1. Pull drawer straight out until it stops. 2. Continue to pull the drawer until it is detached from the oven.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven does not work or appears not to work A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Oven controls improperly set. See the Using the Oven section. Oven is in Sabbath Mode. Verify that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode. See the Special Features section.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. The clock is turned off. See the Special features section. Power outage, clock flashes Power outage or surge Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset it by pressing the Cancel/Off pad, setting the clock and resetting any cooking function.
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