Page 1: Table Of Contents
Range CONTENTS Page Versión en español ............2 Product Registration ............2 Important Safety Instructions ........3-5 Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ......... 6 Specialty Pans & Trivets ........... 6 Canning Tips & Information ..........7 Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion ....7 Flame Size ................
Page 2: Versión En Español
Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Product Registration 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 Register Your Product about your new appliance.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. The safety alert symbol calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should Use proper pan size—Adjust flame size so not be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use drawer (if equipped).
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a burner • Do not use the broiler pan without its grid. The broiler is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become pan and its grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept hot and possibly melt.
Page 6: Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
For best result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these Selecting Surface characteristics: Cooking Utensils * GOOD POOR • Curved and wraped pan bottoms. Pans should have flat bottoms. Check • Flat bottom and straight sides. for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom.
Page 7: Canning Tips & Information
Canning Tips & 1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for Information the latest canning information. 2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
Page 8: Proper Burner Adjustments
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, Proper Burner blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady Adjustments and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To adjust the flame see the Installation Instructions and to clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.
Page 9: Setting Surface Controls
Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Setting Surface Controls Simmer Burner; this burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner; can be used for most all surface cooking needs. Large Burner; the larger burner is best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
Page 10: Air Circulation In The Oven
If using multiple pans, stagger as shown. If using one pan, place in center of Air Circulation in the oven. Oven For best air circulation and baking results, center pans as much as possible. Allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the utensil(s) for proper air circulation and be sure pans do not touch each other or the door, sides and back of oven.
Page 11: Broiling Informations (Right Oven)
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat from the broil Broiling Informations element of the oven. Meats are placed on the broiling rack and the rack is placed (Right Oven) under the broiling element. See the broiling instructions for right oven in the Electronic Oven Control guide.
Page 12: Convection Cooking And Baking (Right Oven, If Equipped)
The convection option, available on some models, is an alternative to the conventional Convection Cooking oven cooking methods of baking/roasting. and Baking Convection cooking is a method of cooking in which the heated air of the oven is (Right Oven, If Equipped) circulated by a fan at the rear of the oven cavity, providing better heat distribution.
Page 13: Setting Oven Controls (Left Oven, If Equipped)
To Bake Setting Oven Controls 1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks" under (Left Oven, If Equipped) the “Before Setting Oven Controls” section in this manual. 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 14: Oven Cleaning
Adhere to the Following Precautions: Oven Cleaning Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. (Right Oven) Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually. During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall can become very hot to touch.
Page 15: General Cleaning
Porcelain Enamel Oven Cleaning Oven Cleaning Porcelain has a smooth finish and is a type of glass fused to metal. Oven cleaners (Left Oven, If equipped) can be used on all interior oven surfaces. Adhere to the following cleaning General Cleaning precautions: Remove soils using hot, soapy water.
Page 16 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range General Cleaning Before cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the (continued) range is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the effort required for major cleaning later. How to Clean Surfaces Vinyl and...
Page 17 To Clean the Cooktop Glass General Cleaning The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Cleanups are easy when spillovers (continued) are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. THIS COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass Do not attempt to remove or lift the top.
Page 18 Cleaning Materials for Ceramic-Glass Cooktop General Cleaning Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. (continued) Use recommended cleaning products only (see below). Cleaner cream should be used regularly. First use recommended products listed below, then use cleaner Do not use cleaners on a cream.
Page 19 To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner General Cleaning Caps, and Burner Bases. (Continued) The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner cap, and burner base should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
Page 20 To Remove and Replace Right Oven Door General Cleaning 1. Open the door to the fully opened position. (Continued) 2. Pull up the lock located on both hinge supports and engage it in the hinge levers. You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks.
Page 21: Avoid Service Checklist
You may save the cost and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call by first reviewing this Avoid Service Checklist of commonly encountered problem situations. Checklist You will be charged for a service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials.
Page 22 Surface burner flame is orange. Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue. Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable. Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensil can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage.
Page 23: Notes
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Page 24: Warranty & Service Information
Warranty Information RANGE WARRANTY Your range is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD WE WILL: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed...

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