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Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven
and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering
the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking
and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items
that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Baking and Roasting
Temperature Management System
The Temperature Management System electronically regulates
the oven heat levels during preheat and Bake to maintain
a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results.
The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off
in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run
while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short
intervals during Bake to provide the best results. This feature
is automatically activated when the oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before
putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.
Preheating
When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once
150ºF (66ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase
as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the
preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound and the
selected temperature will appear on the display.
Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting
food in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position
food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center
of the oven rack.
IMPORTANT:
Close the door to ensure proper broiling
temperature.
Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise
control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower
the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat,
fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use
rack position 4 or 5 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks
and Bakeware” section for more information.
On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to
maintain the proper temperature.
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For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed
to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
To purchase a broiler pan, Part Number 4396923 may be
ordered from
sears.com
. See the back cover of this Use
and Care Guide for additional contact information.
Cook Time
To Set a Timed Cook:
1.
Press BAKE. The Bake indicator light will light up.
2.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter
a temperature other than the one displayed.
3.
Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will
light up.
4.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter
the length of time to cook.
5.
Press START. The display will count down the time. When
the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
6.
Press CANCEL to clear the display.
To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of
day. See the “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide”
section.
1.
Press BAKE.
2.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter
a temperature other than the one displayed.
3.
Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will
light up.
4.
Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the
length of time to cook.
5.
Press DELAY. The Delay oven indicator light will light up.
6.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter
the time of day to start.
7.
Press START.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically
turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be
changed anytime after pressing START by repeating steps 1
through 7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off
automatically.
8.
Press CANCEL to clear the display.
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WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
