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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

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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
and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relation-
ship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve
efficiency.

Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and
Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units

 To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable

materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil.

Never Leave Surface Units Unattended —

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

Protective Liners —

 Do not use aluminum foil to line

oven bottom or any other part of the range. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a
cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective
liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire or a short circuit.

Glazed Cooking Utensils —

 Only certain types of

glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service with-
out breaking due to the sudden change in tempera-
ture. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for
rangetop use.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop

 — If cooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immedi-
ately.

Clean cooktop with Caution 

— If a wet sponge or

cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can
produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN

Use Care When Opening Door

 — Stand to the side

of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace
food in the oven.

Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

 The oven is

vented between the cooktop and the backguard.
Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is
operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place
plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven
vent. These items could melt or ignite.

Placement of Oven Racks.

 Always place oven racks

in desired location while oven is cool. Remove all
utensils from the rack before removing rack. If rack
must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme cau-
tion. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the
hot oven element or interior of the oven.

Do not use your broiler pan without its insert.

Broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be
kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil.

Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth.

Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect
the range or turn off the power to the range before re-
moving 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 in-
structions for cleaning.

• Cleaners/Aerosols

 — Always follow the manufacturer’s

recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess
residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and/or injury.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS:

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the

oven listed in this owner’s guide.

 Before self-cleaning

the oven, remove all utensils stored in the oven.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket.

 Care should be

taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

• Do not use oven cleaners.

 No oven cleaner or oven

liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.

• Remove oven racks.

 Oven racks color will change if

left in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

  The health of some birds is extremely

sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any range. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for C970-575121

Page 1: ...Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Visit our website www sears ca 318200444 0711 Rev B Electric Range Use Care Guide ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock 2 Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance 3 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited t...

Page 3: ...e your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with CSA C22 1 PART 1 latest edition and local code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to dis connect the electrical power to the range at the ...

Page 4: ... food in the oven Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed The oven is vented between the cooktop and the backguard Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns Also do not place plastic or heat sensitive items on or near the oven vent These items could melt or ignite Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool Remove all ...

Page 5: ... wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 0 64 cm flame retardant millboard covered with not less than 0 038 cm 0 015 stainless steel 0 061 cm 0 024 aluminum or 0 051 cm 0 020 copper 1 3 cm clearance is minimum for the rear and sides of the range Follow all dimen sions requirements provided above to prevent property damage potential fire hazard and incorrect countertop and cabinet cuts ...

Page 6: ...r best cooking results Setting Type of Cooking HI MAX Start most foods bring 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 NOTE All knobs shown in this owner s Guide are typical only The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness alum...

Page 7: ...to a MODERATE level If your model has only the Hot Surface Indicator light one over each control knob the light will glow when the element is turned ON and will REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level even if the element is turned OFF NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ...

Page 8: ...rface elements The suggested settings found in the table below are based on cooking in medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans STANDARD SETTING FOR SURFACE ELEMENTS Setting Type of Cooking HIGH HI 9 Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH 7 8 Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry MEDIUM 5 6 Maintainaslowboil thickensaucesandgr...

Page 9: ...kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Note UsetheWarmerZonetokeepcookedfoodshotsuchas vegetables gravies casseroles soups stews breads pastries and oven safe dinner plates Warmer Zone Recommended Food Settings Table Food Item Heating Level Breads Pastries LO Casseroles LO Dinner Plates with Food LO Eggs LO Gravies LO Meats MED Sauces MED Soups cream MED Stews MED Vegetables MED Fr...

Page 10: ... that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottomofthecookware SeeFigure5 Besuretofollowtherecommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 4 Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Cookware Material types Thecookwarematerialdetermineshowevenlyandquicklyheatistrans...

Page 11: ...N THE OVEN IS COOL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot 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 Oven Vent Location Oven Vent Location RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BROILING BAKING ROAS...

Page 12: ...tion for baking needs Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recom mended Set oven temperature 25 F 12 C lower than recom mended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5 1 cm to 10 2 cm 2 to 4 of space on all sides of pan Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack If the water level is un even refer to the ins...

Page 13: ...d The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second Frozen meats also require additional time Broiling Tips some models Broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler DO NOT use the 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...

Page 14: ...ENT IN WATER To remove surface element and drip bowls follow the instructions under General Cleaning To clean drip bowls wash in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher Rinse and dry while still warm Hard to remove burned on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minute in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or solution made of equal parts ammonia and water A nylon scrubber may be...

Page 15: ...nd can chemically damage the cooking surface Before cleaning the surface cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners on the exterior surfaces including rangetop and door frame Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop If food spills and grease spatters are not removed they may burn onto t...

Page 16: ... soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch cleaning pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils ...

Page 17: ... part of the oven be sure the electronic oven control is turned off or else push CANCEL pad Wait until the oven is cool DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any art of the self cleaning oven DO NOT clean the oven door gasket The gasket on the oven door is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket DO NOT use any clean...

Page 18: ...gage the hinge supports Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge support Figure 2 4 To clean oven door follow the instructions provided in the Cleaning Chart To Replace Oven Door 1 Grab the door by the sides place the hinge support in the hinge slot Open the door to the fully opened position 2 Disengage the...

Page 19: ...and in the middle of the control panel 2 To remove turn the tube 90 then pull it down and out of its sockets 3 To replace the tube engage the new tube into the sockets then rotate and snap the tube in place Turn on the surface light to make sure it will lit Oven Light On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened The oven light may be turned on when ...

Page 20: ...o be used 1 Lightweight or warped pans used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware 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 corrosion Remo...

Page 21: ...tronic Oven Control guide 1 Control s not set properly Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls 2 Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position 3 Meat too close to the element Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat broil element 4 Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining Always place grid on broiler pan with ribs up and sl...

Page 22: ...22 Notes ...

Page 23: ... C est pourquoi un contrat de protection principal peut vous permettre d épargner de l argent et vous éviter des problèmes Le contrat de protection principal contribue également à prolonger la durée de vie de votre nouvel appareil Voici ce que couvre le contrat Les pièces et la main d oeuvre requises pour le fonctionnement adéquat de l appareil dans des conditions d utilisation normales pas seulem...

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