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®
GAS RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6 Power Failure...................
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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 DANG
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The Anti-Tip Bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to chi
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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 parts and features listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel C D E AB A. Left rear burner control C. Right front burner control D. Right rear burner control ® burner on some models) (ACCUSIMMER B. Left front burner control (Power™ burner on some models) E. Surface burner locator Range G H A I B O J K C L
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COOKTOP USE To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and Cooktop Controls the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. WARNING Power™ Burner (on some models) The right front burner or both front burners (on some models) are designed to give ultra-high power when fully on. They can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to cook large quantities of food. ® ACCUSIMMER Burner (on some models) Fire Hazard The right rear burn
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3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden Sealed Surface Burners toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist. A D B 4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap. E A C A. Burner cap B B. Burner base C. Alignment pins D. Igniter A. Incorrect E. Gas tube opening B. Correct IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and 5.
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material Style 2 - Electronic Oven Controls (on some models) characteristics. AB CDE COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly. Suitable for all types of cooking. Medium or heavy thickness is best for J most cooking tasks. I Heats slowly and evenly. Cast iron H Good for browning and frying. Maintains heat for slow cooking. Ceramic or Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Ceramic glass G F Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control Start The Start pad begins any oven function and the kitchen timer. If Reminder Tones: The audible tones at the end of a cook time or the Start pad is not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a timer may be set to beep once (Off) or continue to beep once per function pad, the “START?” or “PUSH?” indicator light will flash minute (rEP On). Press and hold the TIMER SET/OFF keypad for as a reminder. On some models, “START?” will appear on the 5 seconds to
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ADJUSTMENT °F COOKS FOOD Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control (ADJUSTMENT °C) 10°F (5°C) ...a little more 20°F (10°C) ...moderately more 30°F (15°C) ...much more Control lockout Control lockout icon -10°F (-5°C) ...a little less To Lock Controls: -20°F (-10°C) ...moderately less 1. Check that the oven is off and no delayed timed cooking is programmed. -30°F (-15°C) ...much less 2. Press and hold CONTROL LOCKOUT for 3 seconds. A single tone will sound. “Loc,” “LOCKED,” and the control To Adjust Ove
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To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front 5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items. edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a A guide. FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel 1 or 2 food cakes Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast 2 breads, casseroles, meats Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, 2 or 3 nonfrozen pies B Extra-large items 6 A. Rear rack section B. Front rack section BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air mu
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Preheating After the start pad is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat Meat Thermometer conditioning. “PrE” (on some models) and the countdown time On models without a temperature probe, use a meat will appear on the display. When the preheat conditioning time thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish. ends, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to on the display. determine doneness. A
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BROILING CHART Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil burner. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered To Use: from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the 1. Press WARM. “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. 2. Set the temperature (optional). Approximate Time Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to raise or lower RACK (minutes) the tempera
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Timed Cooking (on some models) Styles 2 & 3 - Series Electronic Oven Control (see WARNING “Electronic Oven Controls” section) Food Poisoning Hazard To Set a Timed Cook: Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before 1. Press BAKE. The bake indicator light will light up. or after cooking. 2. Set the temperature (optional). Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. 3. Press the TEMP/HOUR “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. Timed Cooking
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Warming Drawer (on some models) Warming Drawer Temperature Chart Different foods require different settings in order to maintain the WARNING ideal serving temperature. Use the following chart as a guide. Food Poisoning Hazard FOOD SETTING Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or Appetizers dr HI after cooking. Biscuits dr LO Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Chicken The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at Boneless, Breaded dr HI serving tempera
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RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) To stop the self-clean cycle at any time, press the OFF/CANCEL keypad. If the temperature is too high, the oven door will WARNING remained locked and “cool” and “locked” will be displayed. The oven light will not work during the self-cleaning cycle. Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control The PRECISE CLEAN™ function self-cleaning cycle is a “one touch” step that uses very high temperatures and dissolves soil Burn Hazard to a powdery ash. PRECISE CLEA
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5. Press START. Style 2 - Electric Oven Control The oven door will automatically lock. “DOOR LOCKED” and “CLEAN” indicator lights will be displayed. The AUTO-CLEAN cycle time is adjustable, from 2 hours 6. When the self-clean cycle is complete and the oven cools, 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 15-minute increments. the “DOOR LOCKED” and “CLEAN” indicator lights will turn Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and off. 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil. The last
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CONTROL PANEL OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths Cleaning Method: or some paper towels. Damage may occur. Self-Cleaning cycle: Cleaning Method: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on them
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To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the off position. To Replace: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove. 2. Open the oven door. You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place. 3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Check 3.
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Warming Drawer (on some models) Remove all items from inside the warming drawer, and allow the 3. Press the tab down on the right side, and lift tab up on the left range to cool completely before attempting to remove the drawer. side at the same time, then pull drawer out another inch. To Remove: 1. Open drawer to its fully open position. 2. Locate the black triangle-shaped tabs on both sides of the drawer. 4. Holding the drawer by its sides, slowly pull it all the way out. To Replace: 1. Alig
