Page 1: Table Of Contents
Cleaning (Side Oven, If equipped) ... 16 To Clean the Oven Bottom ... 16 To Clean the Cooktop Glass ... 17-18 Cleaning Various Parts of your Range ... 19 To Remove and Replace Right OVen Door ... 20 To Remove and Replace Storage Drawer ... 20 To Change the Oven Light ...
Page 2: Versión En Español
30917-2378 Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket(s) provided with the range. To check if the bracket(s) is (are) installed properly, remove the lower panel or storage drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is (are) engaged. Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket(s) installation.
Page 4 • Do not heat unopened food containers—Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. • Remove the oven doors from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded. IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure.
Page 5 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN • Use care when opening oven 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.
Page 6: Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
The bottom surface of the pan in either of these situations could cause discoloring or cracking of the glass range surface. Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be in direct con- tact with the surface elements.
Page 7: Canning Tips & Information
Canning Tips & Information Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme cau- tion to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Setting Surface Controls Do not place items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use.
Page 8: Setting Surface Controls
To use only the front element, turn the control knob on left side, to the front burner graduations. Two different surface control lights will glow on your range: Surface Indicator Lights and Hot Surface Indicator Lights. • The surface indicator lights, located on the control panel, glow when any surface unit is turned on.
Page 9: To Operate The Warmer Zone
To Operate the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone WARMER ZONE Warmer Zone Recommended Food Settings Food Item Heating Breads/Pastries Casseroles Dinner Plates with Food Eggs Gravies Meats Sauces Soups (cream) Stews Vegetables Fried Foods Hot Beverages The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving tempera- ture.
Page 10: Oven Vent(S) And Racks
Oven Vent(s) and Racks Air Circulation in the Oven Ovens Vents Locations Each oven has its own vent located on the top, near each side and towards the back of the cooktop. When an oven is on, warm air is released through the vent; this ventilation is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Page 11: Oven Baking Informations
• Oven too hot. the center. • Incorrect pan size. • Pan not centered in the oven. Cakes not level. • Range not level. • Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded. • Pan warped. Foods not done •...
Page 12: Broiling Informations
Broiling Informations Broil Stop Position Main Oven Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat from the broil element of the oven. Meats are placed on the broiling rack and the rack is placed under the broiling element. See the broiling instructions for main oven in the Setting Oven Controls section.
Page 13: Convection Cooking And Baking
Convection Cooking and Baking (If equipped) Air circulation during convection cooking. To select convection cooking mode, press CONV BAKE ROAST button on control panel before setting cooking temperature and time. Convection Roasting (If equipped) Roasting Rack Grid Broiler The convection option, available on some models, is an alternative to the conventional oven cooking methods of baking/roasting.
Page 14: Setting Side Oven Control
Setting Side Oven Control Left Oven Temperature Control Knob Side Oven To Bake 1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks" above. 2. Turn the Temperature Control Knob to the desired oven temperature. When the oven is first turned on, the oven indicator light below the Temperature Control Knob will glow.
Page 15: Self-Clean Oven Cycle
(Main Oven) The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated room. During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall can become very hot to touch.
Page 16: Porcelain Enamel Oven Cleaning (Side Oven, If Equipped)
Avoid bending the bulb and capillary tube. 3. DO NOT spray any cleaner on the oven door trim or gasket, handles or any exterior surfaces of the range, wood or painted surfaces. The cleaner can dam- age these surfaces.
Page 17: To Clean The Cooktop Glass
To Clean the Cooktop Glass THIS COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop. ° DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass sur- face.
Page 18: To Clean The Cooktop Glass
To Clean the Cooktop Glass Do not use cleaners on a heated surface. Fumes could be hazardous. Wait for area to cool before cleaning. Do not use cleaner cream to clean porcelain, paint or aluminum because it can damage the surface. Cleaning Materials for Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop.
Page 19: Cleaning Various Parts Of Your Range
Door Liner, Small Oven Oven Door Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the effort required for major cleaning later.
Page 20: To Remove And Replace Right Oven Door
1. Pull the bearing glides to the front of the range (see figure 2). 2. Align the drawer glides with the slots on the bearing glides. 3. Push the drawer into the range until the glides levers “click” (approx. 2 in.). Pull the drawer open again to seat it into position.
Page 21: To Change The Oven Light
The oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened (some models). To To Change the Oven Light turn the oven light on and off when the door is closed, use the OVEN LIGHT switch located on the control panel. 1.
Page 22: Avoid Service Checklist
Replace or tighten bulb. See “Changing Oven Light” in this Guide for instructions. No power to the appliance. Check steps under “Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate” in this Avoid Service Checklist. Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used.
Page 23 Metalmarks. Brown streaks or specks. Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen. Poor baking results. Flames inside oven or smoking from vent. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Self-cleaning cycle does not work. Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface.
Page 24: Warranty
RANGE WARRANTY Your range is protected by this warranty WARRANTY PERIOD FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original purchase date WARRANTY LIMITED 2 Second through fifth YEAR WARRANTY years from original purchase date (Glass Smoothtop, Seal & Elements) LIMITED Time periods listed WARRANTY above.

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