74429 - Stove KENMORE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 74429 KENMORE

Cooking Recommendations....9

Before Setting Surface Controls.... 11

Using proper cookware 12

Cookware Material Types 12

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size ....12

Setting Surface Controls.... 14

Before Setting Oven Controls 15

Oven Controls 16

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings 16

Before You Call 25

Oven Baking 25

Solutions to Common Problems 26

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

One Year on Appliance

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

Lifetime on Cooktop Gas Burners, Cooktop Electric Elements and Oven Door Glass

FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective cooktop gas burner, cooktop electric element or oven door glass. If the defect appears within the first year, a new burner, element or door glass will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new burner, element or door glass will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the burner, element or door glass, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of burner or element installation after the first year from the date of sale.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and 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. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.
4. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
6. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
10. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
12. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.

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. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and for as long as used on cooktop gas burners, cooktop electric elements or oven door glass, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT - Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information that is not hazard related.

NOTE - Indicates a short, informal reference – something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.

When information in this 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.

—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

- Do not try to light any appliance.

- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
- Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Range
leveling

Anti-tip
bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms and grasp the rear edge of the range back. Carefully attempt to title range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/serial number plate.

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32^ F ( 0^ C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.

WARNING - Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which operate that operate by blowing a downward air flow onto a range or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges or cooktops other than when the range or cooktop and hood have been designed, tested, and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.

WARNING - Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the United States, install in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.

It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not under any circumstance, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug.

Figure 1: Grounding type wall receptacle

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified technician.

Conversion to (L.P.) Gas

This appliance allows for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.

WARNING - Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L.P. gas is not made by a qualified installer or electrician. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified technician.

If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your local L.P. Gas provider for assistance.

See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING - Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.

WARNING - 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 part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

WARNING - Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards of ranges. Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

WARNING - Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer when hot may cause burns.

WARNING - Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.

WARNING -Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover and entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

WARNING - Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage.

WARNING - Never use your appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.

CAUTION - When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.

A CAUTION - Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.

CAUTION - Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

CAUTION - Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

CAUTION - Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

! CAUTION - Do not touch surface burners or elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped). Surface burners and elements may be hot even though they appear cool. Areas near surface burners and elements may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they are cool. These areas may include the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and oven window.

CAUTION - Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the appliance. If the appliance is not turned off and the power resumes, electric surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and the oven function.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GAS COOKTOP

CAUTION - Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

Know which knob or key controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware.

Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the proper cookware on the cooking areas will improve efficiency.

Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.

To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners

Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings — Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

Glazed cooking utensils — 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's recommendations for cook top use.

When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom, oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance 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. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.

Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner or element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and utensils before moving the rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always use the oven racks.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

CAUTION - Before manually cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.

Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.

Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite, causing damage and injury.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning vent hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Handle halogen lights (if equipped) with paper towels or soft gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.

WARNING California Residents: for cancer and reproductive harm information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

PRODUCT RECORD

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate. See Figure 2 for serial plate location.

Model No. ____

Serial No. ____

Date of Purchase ____

Save sales receipt for future reference.

Pure diagram of a mechanical component with a magnified inset showing a curved arrow (no text or symbols)

Figure 2: Serial plate location

To locate the serial plate, open storage drawer (some models) or warmer drawer (some models). The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame.

Cooking Recommendations

Bakeware

The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.

Material Attributes Recommendation

Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods.		Recommended cooking temperatures and times are based on shiny metal bakeware.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than shinybakeware.		Reduce the cooking temperature by 25°F (13-14°C) when using dark bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shinybakeware.		Reduce the cooking temperature by 25°F (13-14°C) when using glass bakeware.
	Glass is convenient, as the same piece ofbakeware can be used for cooking, serving,and storing food.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler than shinybakeware.		Increase the cooking temperature by 25°F (13-14°C) when using insulated bakeware.
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Cooking Conditions

Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.

Condition AttributesRecommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly.	If food is too dark or overcooked, use the minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging.If food is too light or undercooked, use the middle to maximum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is lower.	Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or recipes as needed.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids evaporate faster.	Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes to reduce evaporation.
Foods may take longer to bake.	Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Doughs may rise faster.	Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe. Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.

Cooking Results: Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like.

Result Recommendation

Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.

Cooking Tips: Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.

Cooking Tips
Baking
Rack placement	Follow the instructions in “Oven Controls” on starting on page 16. When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the oven.
Preheat Fully preheat	the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and breads. Insert food immediately after the beep.
Checking food	Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may reduce baking performance.
Food placement	Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
Broiling/Roasting
Broiling pan	For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent grease splatters.Note: If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be purchased from Sears. Call 1-844-553-6667 and order broiler pan kit 5304442087.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners

WARNING To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size.

It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations before operating the cooktop burners.

Important notes:

• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a surface burner.
- When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
- For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

On round style burners, the burner cap lip (See Figure 3) should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level.

Burner cap Burner cap lip Burner head

Figure 3: Burner cap lip placement

Refer to Figure 4 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement.

Correct burner cap placement

Incorrect burner cap placement

Figure 4: Burner cap placement

Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly seated (See Figure 5). When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.

Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps are correctly in place on oval burner heads.

Hand holding a sphere with directional arrows indicating rotation or movement (no text or symbols)

Figure 5: Checking the fit

Installing Burner Grates

CAUTION Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The surface element may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Isometric line drawing of a grid-like structure inside a rectangular frame, with arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Figure 6: Burner grates placement

Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop.

To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess (See Figure 6).

Using proper cookware

CAUTION Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.

Important:

Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop.

Illustration of a hand using a magnifying glass to measure a scale, with arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

For best cooking results, cookware should have flat bottoms that rest level on the surface burner grate. Before using cookware, check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 7).

Figure 7: Testing cookware

Important:

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting).

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size

CAUTION Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.

The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.

correct flame setting incorrect flame setting

Figure 8: Correct and incorrect flame settings

For most cooking: Start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations in Table 1 as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking.)

For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.

Table 1: Flame size recommendations

Flame Size* Type of Cooking

High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;pan broiling

Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces;gravies; steaming

Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing

*These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using cookware made from different materials.

Home Canning

CAUTION Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.

Setting Surface Controls

Setting Surface Burners

Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared.

The smaller SIMMER burner (on some models) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, etc.

The standard size burners may be used for most surface cooking needs. Some models are equipped with a center burner.

The larger POWER burners (on some models) or TURBO BOIL burner (on some models) are recommended for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

To set surface burners:

1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface burner grate. Be sure the cooking utensil sets stable on the burner grate.
2. Push the desired surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (See Figure 9).
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE position. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.

Important notes:

• Do not cook with the surface control knob left in the LITE position. The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the control knob setting remains in the LITE position.
• When setting any surface control knob to the LITE position, all electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time. This can cause uneven heating results.
• In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting.

OFF Lite Hi Push in counterclockwise Turn

Figure 9: Surface control knob

CAUTION Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.

CAUTION Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may permanently damage the cooktop surface.

CAUTION When operating the oven, it is possible for residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventually transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above the oven door.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 10). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.

oven vent

Figure 10: Do not block oven vent location

WARNING Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt to the interior of the oven.

CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.

Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks

To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.

To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

flat oven rack flat handle oven rack bottom oven rack offset oven rack

Figure 11: Oven rack types

Oven Rack Descriptions

• Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions.
• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions.
• To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat.

Air circulation in the oven

For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

Oven Controls

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    A["Bake"] --> B["1"]
    C["Broil"] --> D["2"]
    E["Timer Set/Off"] --> F["3"]
    G["STOP"] --> H["4"]
    I["7"] --> J["6"]
    K["5"] --> L["5"]
    M["▲"] --> N["▼"]

1. Bake - Selects Bake function.
2. Broil - Selects Broil function.
3. Timer ON/Off - Use to set and cancel the timer and to set the Continuous Bake feature.
4. CLOCK - Use with arrow keys to set time of day.
5. OVEN ON indicator light - Appear above Bake and Broil. Lioght glows when oven is on and each time the oven cycles to maintain the set oven temperature.
6. STOP - Cancels any active oven function except clock and timer.
7. Up / Down arrows - Use with the function keys to accept settings and adjust temperature and times.

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings

All of the features listed have minimum and maximum time and temperature settings that may be entered into the control.

Table 2: Minimum and maximum control settings

Feature Min. Temp	or Time Max. Temp	or Time
Bake 170°F (77°C)	550°F (288°C)
Broil LO Hi
Timer 1 minute 11 hrs.	59 mins.
Clock 12 Hr. 1:00	12:59

Setting Clock

When the appliance is first powered up or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven.

To set the clock

1. Press CLOCK key once. CLO appears in display.
2. Press on and the time appears in the display. Continue to hold arrow key until the correct time of day appears in the display.
3. Release key when desired time is reached. Clock will set to new time in a few seconds.

Important note:

The time of day cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking.

Setting Timer

The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

To set the timer:

1. Press Timer ON/OFF.
2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release when the desired time appears in the display. The timer will begin to count down.
3. When the set time has run out, the timer will sound with three beeps and will continue to beep three times every 60 seconds until Timer ON/OFF is pressed.

To change time remaining in timer, press and hold on to increase or decrease any time remaining.

To cancel the timer before at any time, press Timer ON/Off once.

Important notes:

• The timer does not start or stop the cooking process. It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set time has run out. The timer may be used alone or when any other oven function is active.
• The indicator light located above Timer ON/OFF will glow when the timer is active.
• The timer will display hours and minutes until 1 hour remains. When less than 1 hour remains, the display will count down in minutes and seconds. Once the timer has less than 1 minute remaining, only seconds will display.
• If the timer is active when oven cooking, the minute timer will show in the display by default. To view information of any other active oven function, press the key once for the active function to view status.

Changing Temperature Display to Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)

The electronic oven control is set to display °F when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either °F or °C oven temperatures.

To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C to °F:

1. Press Broil. HI appears in the display.
2. Press and hold Broil until F or C appears in the display.
3. Press either or to toggle between F or C mode choices.
4. Release the arrow key and the oven control will to accept change. The display will return to the time of day.

Important note:

The temperature display mode cannot be changed when the oven is set for cooking.

Operating Oven Light

The oven light will automatically turn on when the oven door is opened. Press the oven light switch located on the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed.

oven light switch

The oven light is located at the upper left rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder. The glass shield protects the bulb from high temperatures and should always be in place when the oven is in use.

To replace the interior oven light, see "Replacing oven light (some models)" on page 23.

Oven Controls

Setting Bake

Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset bake temperature is 350°F (177°C).

CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks and cook-top will become very hot which can cause burns.

To set Bake

1. Arrange oven racks and close oven door.

2. Press Bake. 350° appears in display.

3. Within 15 seconds, press or . The display will show the default oven temperature of 350^ (177°C). By pressing on , the oven temperature may be adjusted in 5^ increments (1°C).

4. The oven will begin heating to the selected temperature. When the oven temperature reaches the set temperature.

To cancel bake at anytime, Press STOP

To change the oven temperature after Bake has started:

1. Press Bake. The current set oven temperature will display.

2. Press or to increase or decrease the current set temperature to the new oven temperature.

3. Release arrow key and the oven will start the baking.

Important notes:

- The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish to bake for a longer period, see "Setting Timer" on page 17 for detailed information.

Baking tips

- Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads.

- When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven.

- For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5 (See Figure 13).

- Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.

- For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place pans as shown in Figure 12.

Two identical empty petri dishes placed on a wire rack, no text or symbols visible

Figure 12: Baking on multiple levels

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered labels pointing to different sections of the door.

Figure 13: Oven rack positions

Setting Broil

Broiling is direct heat cooking and will produce some smoke. If smoke is excessive, place food further away from the element. Watch food to prevent burning. When broiling, always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.

WARNING Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive. Do not use broiler drawer for storage. Items placed in broiler drawer will catch fire.

CAUTION Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Broiling Suggestions:

For medium doneness, position the broiler rack in the top or middle locating hole positions. For well-done foods such as chicken or thick cuts of meat, use rack in the lowest position.

For optimum browning, close broiler drawer and preheat broiler 5 minutes before adding food.

Broil Rack handles Rack extensions for rear hole or front slot positions Broil Rack

Figure 14: Broil rack (L) Broil pan and insert (R)

Arranging the broil rack

1. Tilt rack slightly up.
2. Place extensions into the desired rear locating holes.
3. Lower front of rack into the slots in the front of the broiler drawer.
4. Make sure broil rack is level.
5. Be sure rack is level before broiling.

3 rear locating hole positions tilt up front of rack to remove and adjust 3 front slot positions

To set Broil:

1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food.
2. Position cookware in oven. Keep the oven door closed.
3. Press Broil. HI will appear in display.
4. Press or until the desired broil setting level appears in the display. Press for HI broil or for LO broil setting.
5. Release arrow key and the oven will start broiling.
6. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on other side. When finished broiling, press STOP.

For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food and help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.

To purchase them, call Sears at 1-844-553-6667 and order broil pan kit 5304442087.

Oven Controls

Adjusting oven temperature

The appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature, known as the User Preference Offset (UPO). For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed.

The oven temperature may be increased as much as +35°F (+19°C) or decreased -35°F (-19°C) from the factory calibrated settings.

To adjust oven temperature:

1. Press Bake and hold for 3 seconds. The UPO value will appear in the display with a degree sign.
2. The display now indicates the amount of degrees offset from the original factory temperature setting. If the control still has the original factory calibration, the display will read 0.
3. The temperature may be adjusted up or down 35^ F ( 19^ C),
   in 1°F increments by pressing and holding for. Adjust until the desired amount of temperature offset appears in the display and the oven will save the setting automatically.
4. If the STOP key is pressed during the programming mode, the UPO value will remain unchanged.

Important notes:

• Oven temperature adjustments made will not change the Broil temperatures.
• Do not use oven thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature settings inside your oven. These oven thermometers may vary as much as 20^ to 40^ degrees from actual temperatures.
• The oven temperature adjustment may be made if your oven control has been set to display ^ temperatures. Minimum and maximum settings for ^ is plus (+) or minus (-) 19^ .
• If the display mode is set for ^ C, adjustments made will be in 1 ^ C increments on each press of for

Care and Cleaning

Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later.

Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool.

CAUTION If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.

Table 3: Cleaning recommendations

Surface Type Recommendation
Control knobsPainted body partsPainted decorative trimAluminum, plastic, or vinyl trim	For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, turn to OFF position. Grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both knob and shaft, then push knob into place.
Control panelControl keypad membraneDecorative trim (some models)	Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls off, activate oven lockout (on some models), and if needed remove any knobs from panel. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping control panel, especially when wiping around the controls area. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. When rinsing, use clean water and a cloth or sponge and be sure to squeeze excess water from cloth or sponge before wiping the control panel.
Porcelain enamel parts and door liner	Gentle scrubbing with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad 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, and then scrub with a soap-filled non-abrasive scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow food spills with high sugar or acid content (milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface; they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Oven interior	For oven interior remove excessive spillovers from oven cavity bottom. Clean any soils from oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket.
Oven racks	Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and then replace in oven.
Oven door	Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides, and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the 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.
Cooktop surfaceSurface burnersBurner grates	Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop. See “Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” instructions on page 22.
Stainless Steel (some models)	Only use cleaners and polishes that are specifically manufactured for cleaning stainless steel. Always rub in direction of metal grain to avoid damaging. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Polish with a lint-free cloth. Always be sure to wipe excess cleaner/polish off from the metal surface as bluish stains may occur during future oven heating that cannot be removed. Clean heavier soils with hot, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry using clean water and a cloth.

General Cleaning

Refer to Table 3 in this chapter for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range.

CAUTION Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

CAUTION Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation.

Aluminum foil and utensils

WARNING Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

WARNING Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface burners under any circumstances.
• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, the utensil will be damaged or destroyed.

Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners

CAUTION To avoid possible burns, do not attempt any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to completely cool.

CAUTION Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency.

Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches. Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.

Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktop

If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

Cleaning surface burner grates

• Clean only after the grates are completely cool.
• Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.
• Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean immediately after the grates are cool.
  • Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning.

Cleaning burner caps

• Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled.
• Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and absorbent cloth.
• Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain.
• Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher.
• Do not operate surface burners without burner caps properly in place. Read important notes.

Cleaning surface burner heads

Burner Cap Burner Head Burner Cap Lip

For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean.

Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing hard or it could be damaged.

Important note:

Small food particulars on or around the electrode could stop the burner from lighting.

To clean the burner head ignition ports

Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port.

orifice port slots ignition port ignitor

Important notes:

• The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop.

• Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use.

- When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of the burner heads.

- For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

Replacing oven light (some models)

CAUTION 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.

The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

glass shield wire holder

Figure 15: Replacing the oven light

To replace the interior oven light bulb:

1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that covers the light bulb.
3. Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back into place.
5. Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance in).
6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see "Setting Clock" on page 16.

Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door

CAUTION To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area.

CAUTION The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.

To remove the oven door:

1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - Figure 16).
2. Pull the door hinge locks on both left and right door hinges down from the oven frame completely towards the oven door (Figure 17). A tool such as a small flat-blade screw-driver may be required.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 18).
4. Close the door to the broil stop position (the oven door will stop into this position just before fully closing).
5. With the oven door in the broil stop position, lift the oven door hinge arms over the roller pins located on each side of the oven frame (Figure 19).

To replace oven door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of oven door along the door sides (Do not use the oven door handle - Figure 18).
2. Holding the oven door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the hook of the hinge arm over the roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame (Figure 19). The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins.
3. Fully open the oven door (horizontal with floor - Figure 16).
4. Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges (Figure 17) to the locked position; then, close the oven door.

Special care instructions

Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Follow these recommendations:

• Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place inside the oven cavity.
• Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
• Scratching, hitting, jarring, or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later time.

Oven door hinge locations

Figure 16: Oven hinge locations

LOCK UNLOCK

Figure 17: Hinge lock/unlock positions

about 10° oven door hinge

Figure 18: How to remove door

roller pin hinge arm

Figure 19: Hinge pin locations

Oven Baking

For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.

The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.	·Cookies and biscuits put into oven before the preheating time is completed.	·Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature before placing food in oven.
	·Oven rack is overcrowded.	·Choose pan sizes that will permit 2" to 4" of air space (5.1 cm o 10.2 cm) on all sides when placed in the oven.
	·Dark pans absorbs heat too fast.	·Use a medium weight baking sheet.
Cakes too dark on top or bottom	·Cakes put in oven before preheating time is completed.	·Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in the oven.
	·Rack position too high or too low.	·Use proper rack position for baking needs.
	·Oven too hot.	·Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
[C22T]
Cakes not done in center	·Oven too hot.	·Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) lower than recommended.
	·Incorrect pan size.	·Use pan size suggested in recipe.
	·Pan not centered in oven.	·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.
Cakes not level.	·Oven not level.	·Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for leveling the oven.
	·Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded.
	·Pan warped.	·Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven.
	·Oven light left on during baking.	·Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
		·Do not leave oven light on while baking.
[Foods not done when cooking time is over.	·Oven too cool.	·Set oven temperature 25°F (13°C) higher than suggested and bake for the recommended time.
	·Oven overcrowded.	·Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be used for baking.
	·Oven door opened too frequently.	·Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time.

Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed:

Problem Solution
Poor baking results	Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in 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” on page 20. In addition, be sure to make adjustments for cookware types.
Appliance is not level.	Be sure floor is level, strong, and stable enough to adequately support range.If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level.Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily.Appliance must be accessible for service.	Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet.Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible CSA International approved metal appliance connector installed.
Entire appliance does not operate.	Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet.Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service outage information. In addition, service wiring is not complete. Call 1-844-553-6667 for assistance (See back cover).
Oven portion of appliance does not operate.	Be sure regulator gas valve is turned to ON. See installation instructions.The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. See “Setting Clock” on page 16.Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See the “Oven Controls” chapter starting on page 16 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist.
Oven light does not work.	Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. Also see “Replacing oven light (some models)” on page 23.
Oven smokes excessively when broiling.	Incorrect setting. Follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in Oven Controls chapter on page 19.Be sure oven door is closed when broiling.Meat too close to the broiler. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the broiler. Preheat the broiler for searing.Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old 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, follow the “Setting Broil” instructions in Oven Controls chapter on page 19.
Oven control panel beeps and displays any F code error.	Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code. Try Bake or Broil function. If the F code error repeats, remove power from appliance, wait 5 minutes, and then repower appliance and set clock with the correct time of day. Try Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, press STOP to clear and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance (See back cover).
Surface burners do not ignite.	Surface control knob was not 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 burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to burner head slots and ignition ports. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in the Care & Cleaning section on page 22 for additional cleaning instructions.Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.Electrical power outage. Burners may be lit manually. See “Setting Surface Burners” on page 14.
Surface burner flame uneven or only part way around burner cap.	Burner slots or ports are clogged. With the surface burner OFF, clean ports with a small-gauge wire or needle. Also, moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full.Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all burner caps are level and seated correctly on burner heads. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in the Care & Cleaning section on page 22 for additional cleaning instructions.
Surface burner flame is too high.	Surface control knob is set too high. Adjust to lower flame setting. Burner caps are not seated properly. Check that all surface burner caps are level and seated correctly on surface burner heads. See“Cleaning the Cooktop and Surface Burners” in the Care & Cleaning section on page 22 for additional cleaning instructions.Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.
Surface burner flame is orange.	Dust particles in main gas line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue. In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt content in air.Incorrect L.P. conversion. Refer to L.P. conversion kit instructions to correct.

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