Key Usage Tips; Surface Temperatures; Preheating; Surface Burners - Kenmore 664.4278 Series Use & Care Manual

Surface Temperatures

When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot,
such as the knobs and oven door.
Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and
should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper,
or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Preheating

When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast
cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed.
The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach
350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your
oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take
longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the
oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above
your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven
door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you
place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper
temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds.
Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Surface Burners

The burner bases and caps must be properly positioned
before cooking. Your range comes with 3 sizes of burners
and caps. Each round burner base is marked with a letter
indicating the burner size. Align the burner bases as shown
in the following illustration:
A
B
A. Small (P)
B. Large (L)

KEY USAGE TIPS

C
D
C. Medium (M)
D. Large (L)
Align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the orifice
holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch
in the burner base.
E
A. Burner cap
B. Gas tube opening
C. Burner base
Each round burner cap is marked with a letter indicating
the burner size. Place the burner caps on the appropriate
burner bases.
Small cap (P) Medium cap (M)
Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If burner
caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light.
The burner cap should not rock or wobble when properly
aligned.
A
B
C
D
D. Igniter electrode
E. Orifice holder
Large cap (L)
A
B
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
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