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Before Setting Oven Controls

Refer to the Electronic Oven Control Guide for oven settings.

Setting Oven Controls

4

3

2

1

Removing and Replacing Oven

Racks

To remove

, pull the rack forward until it

stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

To replace

, fit the rack onto the guides

on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the
rack upward and slide the rack back into
place.

Oven Vent Location -Models with

Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The oven vent is located 

at right side of the

front panel 

and visible when the oven door

is open. When the oven is on, hot air is
released through the vents. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the
oven and good baking results.

RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR

BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING

Food

Rack position

Broiling meats, chicken or fish

3 or 4

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits &muffins
1 rack

2 or 3

Multiple racks

2 & 4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread,

1 or 2

casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry

Turkey, roast or ham

1

Note: Always use caution when removing food.

Oven Vent Location -Models

with Coil Elements

The oven is vented 

through the

right rear coil element

. When

the oven is on, warm air is released
through the vent. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation
in the oven and good baking
results. DO NOT block the vent.
Doing so may cause cooking
failures, fire or damage to the
appliance.

OVEN VENT

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven
mitts when the oven is hot.

OVEN VENT

 This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may

continue to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a
while.

Rack

positions

Figure 1

Summary of Contents for 318203821

Page 1: ...r Before You Call 26 27 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature 25 Solutions to Common Problems Care Cleaning 18 25 Cooking Informations 16 17 Setting Oven Controls 14 Setting Warmer Drawer Controls 15 Before Setting Oven Controls 13 14 Features at a Glance 6 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Welcome 2 Setting Surface Controls 7 12 Surface Cooking 13 ...

Page 2: ...e Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution mus...

Page 3: ...nd may also cause damage to the appliance Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance The weight of a child on an open door may cause the appliance to tip resulting in serious burns or other injury An open drawer when hot may cause burns Do not use the oven or warmer drawer if equipped forstorage Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven near su...

Page 4: ...ecting it to the power supply IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact an...

Page 5: ... the power to the appliance before removing and replacing light bulb IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire 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 instruc tions for clea...

Page 6: ... 6 9 DualRadiant Element Varies with models 6 Single or 8 Single or 5 7 Dual Radiant Element Varies with models 6 Single or 5 7 DualRadiant Element Varies with models Removable 8 Coil Surface Element Removable 6 Coil Surface Element Removable 8 Coil Surface Element Removable 6 Coil Surface Element Convection fan cover somemodels Left front control and digital display somemodels Left rear control a...

Page 7: ...ing water to a boil pan broiling 5 MED Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steam vegetables 2 4 MED LOW Keep food cooking poach stew LO MIN Keep warm melt simmer The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Donotplaceitemssuchassaltandpeppershakers spoonholdersor plastic...

Page 8: ... the right and left front position Model B see Figures 1 and 2 and Model C Figure 1 One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position One 6 or one 8 inch radiant element at the left rear position varies with models A dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element at the right front position A 6 or one 9 inch radiant element located at the left front position varies with models Model D Figure 1 A 6 inch radi...

Page 9: ...atch fire if placed too close to the surface elements The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC some models The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC feature includes digital display windows The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are ...

Page 10: ... See Figure 2 Figure1 Figure 3 Figure 4 Model B Left Right Rear Elements and Left front element Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop Only The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figures 4 to 5 Figure 5 Model C Left Right Rear Elements and Left front element Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop continued Figure2 To Operate the Sing...

Page 11: ...art most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 4 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removin...

Page 12: ...mbol in Figure 4 indicates that both the single and Bridge portions of the element will heat together Figure 6 You may switch from either of these settings at any time during cooking with the Bridge element To Operate the Bridge Surface Element Model A Only 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise See Figures2and3 toheatthe...

Page 13: ...hese marks immediately COPPER Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum above STAINLESS STEEL Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and resists staining CAST IRON A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cookt...

Page 14: ... or fish 3 or 4 Cookies cakes pies biscuits muffins 1 rack 2 or 3 Multiple racks 2 4 Frozen pies angel food cake yeast bread 1 or 2 casseroles small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey roast or ham 1 Note Always use caution when removing food Oven Vent Location Models with Coil Elements The oven is vented through the right rear coil element When theovenison warmairisreleased through the vent This venti...

Page 15: ...loss donotopen the Warmer Drawer while in use To Set the Warmer Drawer Controls The control and indicator lights for the Warmer Drawer features are located on the control panel The temperatures are approximate and are designated by HI high MED medium and LO low 1 Touchthe padattheWarmerDrawercontrolposition TheWarmerDrawer indicator light will flash Note If no further pads are touched within 25 se...

Page 16: ... preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in oven Choose pan sizes that will permit 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of air space on all sides when placed in the oven Use a medium weight aluminum baking sheet 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 12 C lower than recom mended Set o...

Page 17: ...ond Frozen meats also require additional time BroilingTips some models The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use your pan without its grid DO NOT cover the grid with foil The exposed grease could ignite Should an oven fire occur close the oven door and turn off the oven If the fire continues throw baking soda on the fi...

Page 18: ...emoved Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on Food spilled on a hot element will burn off Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth any remaining soil will burn off the next time element is used NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT INWATER To remove surface element and drip ...

Page 19: ...eaning Coil Surface Element Models Only To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls some models ATTENTION Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently dam aged if the coil is turned on by accident Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are turned to OFF Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on Coil elements...

Page 20: ...moved they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration Daily Cleaning For normal soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Wipe off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm soapy water 3 If needed use a soapy steel wool pad or other mild household cleaners 4 Be sure to rinse off the cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during futu...

Page 21: ...rned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or a Multi Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean...

Page 22: ...use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Special Cautio...

Page 23: ...a cloth Large spillovers 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 tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning 2 Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner see illustration These areas heat sufficiently during self clea...

Page 24: ...bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge levers Figure 2 4 To clean oven door follow the instructions provided in the General Care Cleaning table To Replace Oven Door 1 Grab the door by the sides place the hinge supports in the hinge slots Open the door to the fully opened position 2 Disengage the lock from the hinge lever ...

Page 25: ...ight glide latch 5 Pull the drawer away from the range 6 To clean warmer drawer gently scour with a soapy scouring pad this will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future...

Page 26: ...okware 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 1 Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corro sion Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after spillover 2 Normal environ ment Houses along sea...

Page 27: ...n the oven Try adjusting the recipe s recommended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot or cool see Adjusting Oven Temperature in the Electronic Oven Control guide 1 A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts It is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off 1 Excessive spillovers in oven This is normal especially for pie sp...

Page 28: ...ce companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AR...

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