Kenmore 316520000, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...316520000 Use Care Guide 30 Free Standing Perfect Set Gas Range ...

Page 2: ...roduct Registration Card in the mail Finding information 2 SAFETY 3 6 Features 7 9 Getting Started 10 12 About the griddle 10 Power up control display modes timers 11 Control lock oven lights 12 Settings for Best Results 13 14 Surface Cooking 15 Setting Surface Controls 16 Burner locations 16 Setting cooktop controls 16 Setting Oven Controls 17 33 Rapid preheat 17 Bake 18 Using cook time 19 Using ...

Page 3: ... manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death For your safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer servicer or the gas supplier What to do if you smell gas Do not try to lite any appliance ...

Page 4: ...ooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the range Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded Important safety instructions Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any par...

Page 5: ...tensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer srecommendationsforcooktop use Important instructions for using your oven Use care when opening oven door or lower oven drawer if equipped Stand to the side of the range when opening the door...

Page 6: ...d Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Grounding Instructions For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electri...

Page 7: ...e settings pg 31 6 Clean pg 43 44 7 Cooking time Cook time pg 19 End time pg 20 8 Rapid preheat pg 17 9 Convection convert pg 24 Features 12 7 8 9 4 2 Minimum maximum control settings 550 F 288 C Hi 100 F 38 C 550 F 288 C 550 F 288 C 550 F 288 C 190 F 88 C Hi 275 F 135 C 225 F 108 C 170 F 76 C Lo 85 F 30 C 300 F 148 C 170 F 76 C 170 F 76 C 150 F 66 C Lo 225 F 108 C 100 F 38 C Feature Min temp Max ...

Page 8: ...t or reset pg 40 Factory default reset pg 41 15 Oven display 16 Timers pg 11 17 Cancel Start 18 Numeric key pad Oven control display keys Minimum maximum time settings Feature Min time Max time Timer 1 Timer 2 Clock 12 hr Clock 24 hr Cook time 12 hr Cook time 24 hr End time 12 hr End time 24 hr Clean duration 1 min 1 min 1 00 hr 0 00 hr 1 min 1 min 1 00 hr 0 00 hr Lite 2 hr 11 hr 59 min 11 hr 59 m...

Page 9: ...3 Theatre style Luxury Lighting halogen upper oven interior lights 14 Convection fan cover 15 1 fully extendable Luxury Glide interior oven rack 16 1 offset and 1 handle interior oven rack not shown 17 Oven glide rack sensor 18 Large 1 piece metal oven door handles 19 Color coordinated or stainless steel oven exterior panels trim 20 Full width tinted oven door window glass 21 Warmer oven 22 Warmer...

Page 10: ...dium low setting Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI burner setting Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution After each use DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER After each use clean with a stiff brush and hot water only Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before stori...

Page 11: ... for 12 00 Select the user pref key to modify the time of day during other situations such as day light savings See example below to set the timer for 5 minutes Example Step Press 3 Press TIMER 1 Press TIMER 2 Enter 5 minutes NOTE The timer s will not affect the cooking process The two timers provided with the oven control serve as extra reminders in the kitchen When a timer reaches less than 1 mi...

Page 12: ...y The display will provide which oven is currently selected for setting changes by displaying a small red triangle indicator next to the upper or lower oven text Fig 1 If the upper oven text symbol displays the red triangle indicator but you wish to set or change the settings for the warmer oven press once to change the oven selection Then make the setting changes You may toggle between either ove...

Page 13: ...ookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food Fig 2 Fig 1 Fig 5 Proper pan spacing using single oven rack Fig 6 Proper pan spacing using 2 oven racks Fig 3 handle oven rack Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food or adjusting the oven racks Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible Oven racks may be HOT and may cause burns The offset Fig 1 and handle Fig 3 o...

Page 14: ...ightly and continue to pull rack away from oven Fig 3 Be sure to hold on both upper and lower rack portions when removing from or handling rack outside of the the oven these rack portions move independently and are difficult to handle unless held together To replace grasping both upper and lower portions of glide rack lift and place the rack resting evenly between the oven cavity walls Tilt the fr...

Page 15: ...s available are Aluminum Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining pitting Copper Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily 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...

Page 16: ...ise to a flame size setting that best fits your need Operatingsingleburners 2 Standard burners 9 500 BTU best for most surface cooking requirements Large burner 14 000 BTU best for bringing large quantities of liquid to boil or when preparing large quanities of food Extra large double burner 18 000 BTU Capibilities of large burner combined with a simmer burner Perfect Simmer burner 5 000 BTU best ...

Page 17: ... See example below to set a rapid preheat with bake to start immediately using default temperature When START is pressed the oven will preheat quickly The control will display PRE HEATING during this time While PREHEATING the Convection fan may operate After a few minutes a beep will sound and PRE HEATING will no longer display Place prepared food on a single oven rack The oven will continue to ba...

Page 18: ...end time The following temperature settings apply to the bake feature Auto suggest default setting 350 F 176 C Min bake setting 170 F 77 C Max bake setting 550 F 288 C Example 1 Press UPPER OVEN Step Press 2 Press BAKE 1 Press UPPER OVEN 3 Press START Example Step Press Place food items in rack positions 2 or 5 When using the offset oven rack place in rack position 2 or 3 When placing multiple foo...

Page 19: ...ate Breadproof Keep warm Example Step Press 6 Press START 5 Enter 30 minutes 4 Press COOK TIME 3 Press START 2 Press BAKE 1 Press UPPER OVEN NOTE You may press CANCEL any time when setting the control or during the cooking process See example below to set the upper oven for bake starting immediately with preheating to the auto suggest default setting of 350 F 176 C and then to automatically turn o...

Page 20: ...tep Press NOTE When setting the END TIME option be sure the correct time of day is set You may press CANCEL any time when setting the control or during the cooking process You may also choose to use COOK TIME with no END TIME See pg 19 8 Press START 6 Press END TIME 5 Enter 50 minutes 4 Press COOK TIME 3 Enter 375 F 2 Press BAKE 1 Press UPPER OVEN 7 Enter 5 30 Once START is pressed the oven will c...

Page 21: ...roiler pan then place the meat on the insert Remember to follow all warnings and cautions 2 Arrange the interior oven rack p 22 Figs 2 3 for position recommendations Be sure to place the prepared food and pan directly under broil burner Close the oven door 4 Press BROIL 3 Press UPPER OVEN 5 Press START Step Press Use the recommended pans and oven rack positions for the type of meat being prepared ...

Page 22: ...2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 5th or 6th 550 F 6 4 Medium Steak 1 thick 5th or 6th 550 F 7 5 Medium well Steak 1 thick 5th or 6th 550 F 8 7 Well Pork chops 3 4 thick 5th 550 F 8 6 Well Chicken bone in 4th 450 F 20 10 Well Chicken boneless 5th 450 F 8 6 Well Fish 5th 500 F 13 n a Well Shrimp 4th 550 F 5 n a Well Hamburger 1 thick 6th 550 F 9 7 Medium Hamburger 1 thick 5th 550 F 10 8 Well The broi...

Page 23: ...ook time with end time Probe Rapid preheat The following temperature settings apply to the conv bake feature Auto suggest default setting 350 F 176 C Min bake setting 170 F 76 C Max bake setting 550 F 288 C You may press CANCEL any time when setting the control or when cooking NOTE When baking with a single rack use rack positions 2 or 3 When using 2 racks use rack positions 2 4 When using 3 racks...

Page 24: ...ems for proper air circulation For best results You may press CANCEL any time when setting the control or during the cooking process NOTE 2 Press CONV BAKE 1 Press UPPER OVEN 4 Press START Example Example Step Press Once START is pressed the oven display shows PRE HEATING After the oven reaches the converted set temperature PRE HEATING will turn off and a beep will indicate the oven is ready The a...

Page 25: ...VEN 3 Press START Example Example Step Press See example below to set convection roast to start immediately with the auto suggest default setting Preheating is not necessary for most meats and poultry Place food items using the recommended rack positions for the type of food being prepared When placing multiple food items in the oven allow 2 4 5 10cm of space between the food items for proper air ...

Page 26: ...nding rib roast 4 to 6 lbs 350 F 25 30 Fig 2 Setting Oven Controls Roasting recommendations Fig 1 Roasting rack instructions When preparing meats for convection roasting you may use the broiler pan insert and the roasting rack supplied with your appliance The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert will help prevent grease splatters The roasting rack fits on top of the insert allowing ...

Page 27: ...tely with the auto suggest default setting FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so may cause bacteria to grow which can result in food poisoning orsickness To prevent food from contacting the broil element and to prevent grease splattering do not use the roasting rack when broiling Example NOTE You may press CANCEL any time when setting the...

Page 28: ...dd any cream or cheese sauces during the last hourofcooking Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods The more heat that is lost the longer the food will need to cook Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur Cook times will vary depending on the we...

Page 29: ...efault temperature of 120 F For best results Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140 F Dry herbs at 100 f Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food the size of the pieces the amount being dried and the humidity in the air Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid discoloration Tightly woven cooling racks can be used to allow the air to circulate around the food or use d...

Page 30: ...ngs apply to the bread proof feature Auto suggest default setting 100 F 38 C Min bread proof setting 85 F 30 C Max bread proof setting 100 F 38 C For best results Lightly cover the dough Place a bowl of hot water on the rack below Use the oven light to check progress Do not open the oven door Example NOTE You may press CANCEL any time when setting the control or during the cooking process To add o...

Page 31: ... recalling The favorite key will allow you to store a cooking feature oven set temperature and a cook time for either the upper oven or warmer oven All the favorite keys will display after selecting the upper or lower oven The example below shows how to save a favorite cooking instruction for the upper oven Example Example Step Press 1 Press UPPER OVEN 2 Input the cooking instructions using the co...

Page 32: ... and the Sabbath mode is active the oven light will remain on until the Sabbath mode is turned off and the oven lights are turned off The oven door will not activate the oven interior lights when the oven door is opened or closed For further assistance guidelines for proper usage and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature please vist the web at http www star k org Fig 1 It is recommend...

Page 33: ...Setting Sabbath mode Example Canceling Sabbath mode The example below shows how to cancel the Sabbath mode Fig 1 Step Press Step Press Setting Oven Controls Example NOTES The only keys available once the appliance is set for the Sabbath mode are the numeric keys You may change the oven temperature and any cooktop settings once baking has started Jewish holidays only Choose oven and press BAKE ente...

Page 34: ... DO NOT LINE THE OVEN DRAWER WITH FOIL OR COVER THE OVEN RACK WITH FOIL This may result in damage to your oven The maximum height of foods and utensils that may be used in the lower oven is 2 1 2 The maximum width is 15 Pay close attention to foods that have potential to rise beyond the recommended2 1 2 maximumheight Use pans in the lower oven large enough to contain food and any juices created fr...

Page 35: ...t with the following options Cook time Cook time with end time The following temperature settings apply to the keep warm feature Auto suggest default setting 170 F 76 C Min keep warm setting 150 F 66 C Max keep warm setting 190 F 88 C If you enter a temperature beyond this range your control will automatically default to the nearest temperatureavailable FOOD POISONING HAZARD Do not let food sit fo...

Page 36: ...EP WARM 1 Press WARMER OVEN 4 Press START 3 Use hi to increase the temp to 190 F For easier clean up the lower oven should be cleaned as soon as the oven cools down Clean after each use to minimize build up of spatter and food leftovers When cooking foods that spatter cover the food with heat proof lid or foil Use a mild detergent and water to clean the oven drawer and sides For stubborn soils use...

Page 37: ... to accept a new option entry or press USER PREF to advance to the next preference Press CANCEL after pressing START to exit the preferences mode NOTE User preference options are not available while cooking or when using the kitchen timer Setting clock CLO 1 Press USER PREF 2 Enter 1 30 or use hi lo to advance to 1 30 3 Press START to accept or press CANCEL to reject See the example below to set t...

Page 38: ...g 2 or 3 Press START to accept Example Step Press Fig 1 Fig 2 Setting 12 or 24 hour mode Changing between F or C F C Your control has the ability to display and set Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures The factory pre set temperature display is Fahrenheit See the example below to change the default temperature display to Celsius or 2 Use the hi or lo to toggle to the C option Fig 2 Example 1 Press a...

Page 39: ...2 hr enery saving mode Example Step Press 3 Press START to accept or press CANCEL to reject Setting audio mode AUD 1 Press and continue to press USER PREF until you reach the pre set AUd mode 2 Use the hi or lo to choose desired audio level Fig 1 or to choose the off option Fig 2 or The audio mode allows you choose between 5 levels of audio volume for the oven control You may turn the audio off an...

Page 40: ...Press and continue to press USER PREF until you reach the pre set UPO mode Fig 1 2 Press lo to adjust the temperaturelower 3 Use lo to advance to 10 Fig 2 Example Step Press To set the temperature higher use the hi key Fig 1 4 Press START to accept or press CANCEL to reject Example 1 Press and continue to press USER PREF until you reach the pre set UPO mode Fig 1 Adjusting warmer oven temperature ...

Page 41: ...t Fig 2 2 Use the hi or lo to toggle to the yes option to reset Fig 1 or List of displayed abbreviations See the chart below for common abbreviations that you may see while using your appliance Message Message explanation AbbreviantionsChart This is an example of a fault code that you may see These codes will help your servicer repair your appliance CLn Self clean CLO Setting the clock dEF Defrost...

Page 42: ...tion User preferences chart The following chart will help you navigate through the user preferences F or C 12 or 24 hour mode 12hr energy save mode Audio mode UPO upper oven UPO warmer oven Setting clock Reset to factory pre sets Clock display Audio mode provides 6 possible settings ...

Page 43: ...t use any cleaning materials on the door gasket Leaving chemical residue can damage the door gasket DO NOT force the oven door open The automatic door locking system can be damaged Remove the broiler pan insert all utensils and any aluminum foil These items cannot withstandhighcleaningtemperatures All oven racks MUST be removed If they are left in while attempting to set a self clean cycle the dis...

Page 44: ... end at 8 00 o clock After pressing start the motorized oven door latch will automatically lock the door The DOOR lock icon will flash Fig 1 Once the door has locked the DOOR lock icon will remain on through the entire self clean cycle After self clean the oven may take about 30 40 minutes to cool and unlock A Hot message Fig 2 will display during this period After cooling the DOOR lock icon will ...

Page 45: ...ing a dishcloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel especially when wiping around the controls Excess water 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 into place Stainless steel some models Clean the stainless with warm soapy water using a cle...

Page 46: ...e outside glass of the oven door Do not immerse the door in water Do not spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door Do not clean the oven door gasket The oven door gasket is made of a woven material on Self Cleaning models which is essential for a good seal Care...

Page 47: ...th the burner heads and burner caps in the correct locations Before using your gas range be sure to Follow the installation instructions before installing Remove all packing tape from cooktop area To remove Should you ever need to remove the burner cap for cleaning simply lift the cap off the burner head Toreplace 1 Pair up burner caps sizes with corresponding burner heads 2 Align burner cap ignit...

Page 48: ...out 4 inches and continue closing beyond the door stop position The oven door should release from the frame on its own Fig 3 5 Carefully lift door away evenly slightly up and out until both hinge arms are clear of the hinge slots in the oven frame Fig 3 After door has been removed be sure to lay the door flat with the inside of the door downward never rest the oven door with any weight on the door...

Page 49: ...ots Fig 1 2 Position the angle of the door to the door removal angle and carefully insert the door hinge arms fully and evenly into the door hinge slots Carefully let the weight of the door transfer from your hands so that the oven now supports the oven door 3 Open the oven door down to the fully open position Fig 2 4 With the door in the fully open position push both oven door hinge locks toward ...

Page 50: ...cle Special door care instructions IMPORTANT Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations Changing upper oven lights Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass or burns The upper oven light bulbs are located at the rear of the oven cavity and both are co...

Page 51: ...glides into lower oven cavity 6 Replace the lower oven light with a 40 Watt appliance light bulb Fig 5 Glide Hook Disengaged Fig 3 Glide Hook Engaged Fig 4 Fig 5 Removing warmer oven and replacing light Fig 1 Fig 2 1 Pull both drawer glides and fully extend outward from warmer oven cavity 2 Carefully rest the drawer on top of both glides 3 Adjust the drawer position on top of the rails until both ...

Page 52: ...ay make appliance appear not level Be sure cabinets are square have sufficient room for appliance clearance Beforeyoucall Surface control knob has not been completely turned to lite Push in and turn the surface control knob to lite until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size Burner ports are clogged With the burners OFF use a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports See ...

Page 53: ...ime of day must first be set in order to operate the oven See Setting the clock at power up in the Getting Started section Be sure power cord is plugged correctly into electrical outlet Service wiring is not complete Contact your dealer installing agent or authorized service agent Electrical power outage Call your local electric company for service Poor baking results Many factors affect baking re...

Page 54: ...d grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent Excessive spillovers in oven For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven If flames or excessive smoke are present see About broiling in the Setting Oven Controls section Solutions to Common Problems Q...

Page 55: ...remote areas including the state of Alaska 13 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 14 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external cau...

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