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To Bake or Roast: Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food the broil stop positi
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TOTAL RACK TIME Convection Bake FOOD POSITION TEMP. MIN. (on some models) Pork chops 1 in. (2.5 cm) thick 4 450°F 25-28 (232°C) Ham slice [precooked] 1 ¹₂ in. (1.25 cm) thick 4 500°F 10-12 1 in. (2.5 cm) thick 4 (260°C) 20-22 Frankfurters 4 500°F 8 (260°C) 1. Convection element heat and fan Lamb chops 400°F Convection baking can be used for baking delicate cakes and 1 in. (2.5 cm) thick 4 (204°C) 18-20 pastries, as well as foods on multiple racks. It is helpful to stagger items on the racks
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CONVECTION ROASTING CHART Convection Roast Food/Rack Cook Time Oven Temp. Internal Position (min. per Food Temp. 1 lb [454 g]) 1 Beef, Rack Position 2 2 Rib Roast rare 20-25 140°F (60°C) medium 25-30 300°F (149°C) 160°F (71°C) 3 well done 30-35 170°F (77°C) Rib Roast 1. Broil heat (boneless) 2. Convection fan rare 22-25 140°F (60°C) 3. Bake heat medium 27-30 300°F (149°C) 160°F (71°C) well done 32-35 170°F (77°C) Convection roasting can be used for roasting meats and poultry, Rump, or for ba
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Food/Rack Cook Time Oven Temp. Internal Position (min. per Food Temp. Timed Cooking 1 lb [454 g]) Turkey*, Rack Positions 1 or 2 WARNING 13 lbs. 10-15 300°F (149°C) 180°F (82°C) Food Poisoning Hazard (5.85 kg) and Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour under (Over 13 lbs. 10-12 300°F (149°C) 180°F (82°C) before or after cooking. (5.85 kg) Doing so can result in food poisoning or Cornish Game Hens*, Rack Position 2 or 3 sickness. 1-1.5 lbs. 50-60 325°F (163°C) 180°F (82°C) Timed Cooki
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6. Press START. Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See “General Cleaning” section for more information. The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½ in. (3.8 cm) area “DELAY” and the stop time will also appear on the oven around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful not to move display. or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically se
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2. Press STOP TIME. Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended for regular use to help prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the On some models, press DELAY START. cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or 3. Press the number pads to enter the time of day to stop. Service” to order. On some models, press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and arrow pads (buttons) until the correct time shows on the c
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BURNER BOWLS BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models) Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models). Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Mildly abrasive cleanser: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel wool pad. Scrub with wet scouring pad. Oven cleaner: Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Follow product label instructions. Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or
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ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents............................................................................................................2
Models KERC500 K
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY ............................................................................ 3 OVEN USE.................................................................................... 12 The Anti-Tip Bracket ................................................................... 3 Aluminum Foil............................................................................ 12 PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................... 6 Positioning Racks and Bake
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RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the one or more surface units of different size. Select range, follow basic precautions, including the utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover following: the surface unit heating element. The use of under- sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF element to direct co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self-cleaning ranges – Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack to rub, damage, or move the gasket. must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protecti
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel 1. Warming Element Switch 3. Simmer Switch (on ceramic glass 5. Left Rear Control 7. Right Front Control models) (on ceramic glass 6. Right Rear Control models) 4. Left Front Control (Dual Circuit Element on ceramic glass 2. Electronic Oven Display models
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COOKTOP USE POWER ON Lights Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow Cooktop Controls when its control knob is on. 1 WARNING 1. POWER ON light Ceramic Glass Fire Hazard (on some models) Turn off all controls when done cooking. The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It Failure to do so can result in death or fire. will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat level. It is normal for the surface of white ceramic glass to appear
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or Simmer Feature dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results. (on ceramic glass models) Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channel
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Coil Elements and Burner Bowls Lift-up Cooktop (on some models) (on some models) Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath. bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish and help catch spills. the cooktop frame. For more information, see the “General Cleaning” section. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the coil
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. Cookware COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy Suitable for all types of cooking. thickness. Medium or heavy thickness is best for Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Alum
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Reminder Tones Only The Minute Timer and Timed Cooking reminder tones are preset Displays on, but can be turned off. When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the To Turn Tones Off/On: Press and hold TIMER SET/START until a displays will light up for 5 seconds. Then, “PF” will appear. Press tone sounds. Repeat to turn back on. CANCEL OFF to clear displays. If “PF” appears at any other time, a power failure has occurred. End-of-Cycle and Reminder Tones Press CANCEL OFF and
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Oven Temperature Control Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven temperature because opening the oven door during cycling may door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain give incorrect readings. finish. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook RACKS faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature calibration can be adjusted. It can be chan
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Bakeware Oven Vent The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. 1 BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe. Light golden 1. Oven vent (on ceramic glass models) crusts Even browning Dark aluminum May need to reduce baking 1 and other temperatures 25°F (15°C). bakeware with Use suggested bakin
