PRODUCT RECORD In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification label located on the inside right lip of the oven cavity. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY.........................6 OVERVIEW........................13 CONTROL PANEL......................15 COOKTOP USE........................18 OVEN USE........................20 RANGE CARE........................25 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................29 Installation Requirements....................32 Installation Instructions....................44...
RANGE SAFETY WARNING Fire Hazard If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET 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 children and adults.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF • CAUTION Do not store items of TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST interest to children in cabinets above a BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – • Disconnect power before servicing. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or • Proper Installation – The appliance, when foam-type extinguisher. installed, must be electrically grounded in •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use replacement parts that have • Care must be taken to prevent aluminum not been recommended by the foil and meat probes from contacting manufacturer (e.g. parts made at home heating elements. using a 3D printer). •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Proper Disposal of Your Appliance – For self-cleaning ranges – Dispose of or recycle your appliance in • Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door accordance with Federal and Local gasket is essential for a good seal. Care Regulations.
OVERVIEW A Backsplash B Semi-Rapid Burner C Triple Burner D Anti-tip Bracket E Auxiliary Burner F Oval Burner G Rapid Burner H Control Panel I Oven Rack Positions J Oven Door Window...
CONTROL PANEL A Front Left Burner C Middle Burner B Rear Left Burner D Rear Right Burner C Oven Touch Control E Front Right Burner G Cook Time K Light H Delay Start L Start/Control Lock (hold 3seconds) I Settings M Cancel J Timer N Display...
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Oven Settings Guide Clock 1. Press "Settings" repeatedly until the display shows " --:-- Timed". 2. Press numbers to enter the time. 3. Press "Start" to save. Selecting Fahrenheit or Celsius 1.Press "Settings" repeatedly until "Unit" appears in the display. 2.Press "1"...
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Setting the Hour Mode 1. Press "Settings" repeatedly until “12h" or"24h" appears in the display. 2. Press "1" to select "12h" or "24h". 3. Press "Start" to save.
COOKTOP USE Read the instructions before installing or using this appliance. This appliance shall be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only used in a well-ventilated space. The use of a gas-cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed.
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For lower gas consumption and a better result, use saucepans with a diameter matching the diameter of the burner, to avoid the flame coming up around the sides of the saucepan. See the Container Table. Use only flat-bottomed pans. As soon as liquid starts to boil, turn the flame down to a level sufficient to maintain boiling. COOKWARE MATCH PAN DIAMETER TO FLAME SIZE The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller.
OVEN USE This oven includes the functions of traditional oven modes. Use the Cooking Mode control, located on the control panel, to select the oven mode. BEFORE USING THE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Close the oven door. 2. Press Bake. 3.
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PREHEATING When beginning a Bake 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.
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• Select HI Broil 350°F (175°C) for most broiling. Select LO Broil 250°F (120°C) for low-temperature broiling for foods that take longer to cook, such as poultry, to avoid over browning. • Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices.
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Warm 1. Press WARM/PROOF, and then press WARM on the menu screen. “WARM” and 140°F (60°C) will be displayed. 2. Press START, if you wish to Warm food at 140°F (60°C). Enter the desired temperature by pressing the number keypad, and then press START. The temperature can be set from 140°F (60°C) to 210°F (99°C).
RANGE CARE CLEANING IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Do not use abrasive cleaning products. EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool.
COOKTOP CONTROL KNOBS • Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. • When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position. Cleaning Method: Soap and water or dishwasher: NOTE: Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. Do not soak knobs. CONTROL PANEL Cleaning Method: Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not...
OVEN DOOR REMOVAL For normal oven use, there is no need to remove the oven door. However, should it become necessary to remove the door, follow the instructions in this section. IMPORTANT: • Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door.
REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure the oven and lights are cool and power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb(s). The lenses must be in place when using the oven. The lenses serve to protect the light bulb from breaking.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. BAKING PROBLEMS With any oven setting poor results can occur for many reasons other than a malfunction of the oven. Check the chart below for causes of the most common problems. Since the size, shape and material of baking utensils directly affect the baking results, the best solution may be to replace old baking utensils that have darkened and warped with age and use.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner will not There is no power to the Check that range is properly connected to ignite range. 120V power supply. First time use. Air still in Turn on any one of the surface burner the gas line. knobs to release air from the gas lines.
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Check the circuit breaker or fuse box to No power to the range. your house. Make sure there is proper Oven is not electrical power to the oven. heating Oven control not turned Make sure the oven temperature has been selected.
Installation Requirements TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools Needed • Tape measure • 3/16" (4.8 mm) carbide-tipped masonry • Flat-blade screwdriver drill bit (for concrete/ceramic floors) •...
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Parts Needed Gas supply line kit (supply line and 2 adapters)
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. • It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located behind the oven door on the oven frame.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS This manual covers several models. Your model may appear different from the models depicted. Dimensions given are maximum dimensions across all models.
CLEARANCES IMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to withstand the heat produced by the oven for baking and self-cleaning. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.
Power Supply Location IMPORTANT: An electrical outlet in the floor, may be either recessed or surface mounted, but an electrical outlet in the wall must be recessed to make the connection. For Direct Wiring, the electrical box should be mounted to the wall. A 30"...
Makeup Air Local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems when using ventilation systems greater than specified CFM of air movement. The specified CFM varies from locale to locale. Consult your HVAC professional for specific requirements in your area. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 120V 60Hz WARNING...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - U.S.A. ONLY Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - CANADA ONLY Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association 178 Rexdale Blvd.
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column.
LP Gas Conversion: Conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician. The qualified agency performing this work assumes the gas conversion responsibility. No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
Gas shutoff valve: A manual gas line shut-off valve must be installed in an easily accessible location. Do not block access to shut-off valve. The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the range. A Gas Supply Line B Shutoff Valve "Open"...
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: This appliance shall be installed only by authorized persons and in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, local gas fitting regulations, municipal building codes, electrical wiring regulations, local water supply regulations. UNPACK RANGE WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range.
INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING Tip Over Hazard • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions. • Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slow of the anti top bracket. •...
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2. Place the bracket so that the back of the bracket is against the rear wall and the side edge of the bracket is 3/8" to 1/2" from the adjacent cabinet. NOTE: If there is no adjacent cabinet, place the bracket so that the edge of the bracket is 3/8"...
5. Install the anti-tip bracket. Wood • Using the two screws (provided) fasten the anti-tip bracket to the floor or wall. NOTE: The screw must enter wood or metal. Concrete • Insert the sleeve anchor into the drilled holes and then insert the lag bolts through the anti-tip bracket and into the floor or wall.
GAS CONNECTION WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column.
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A Adapter (provided) B Gas Pressure Regulator C Gas Supply Line D Adapters (From Gas Supply Line Kit) E Gas Shutoff Valve 3. Use a 15/16" (2.4 cm) combination wrench and channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not kinked. TYPICAL RIGID PIPE CONNECTION A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the range to the existing gas line.
CONVERT TO LP GAS (OPTIONAL) This range is shipped from the factory set up to use natural gas. It can be converted to use LP gas by a qualified service technician. The LP conversion kit is sold separately. The conversion to LP requires all surface burner orifices and, if applicable, gas oven orifices to be changed.
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Note: Align notches in burner caps with pins in burner base. Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light. 4. Place burner grates over burners and caps. 5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
ADJUST FLAME HEIGHT Check and adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop "low" burner flame should be a steady blue flame approximately 1/4" (6 mm) high. Propane gas flames have a slightly yellow tip. If burners do not light properly: 1.
NOTE: For burners (on some models) with safety valve, make sure that the regulation obtained is sufficient to maintain heating of the thermocouple. If it is not, increase the minimum flame. ABNORMAL OPERATION ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ANBORMAL OPERATION AND MAY REQUIRE SERVICING: •...
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VERIFY ANTI-TIP BRACKET ENGAGEMENT 1. Place the outside of your foot against the bottom of the front panel to keep the range from moving, and then grasp the back of the range, as shown. 2. Slowly attempt to tilt the range forward. •...
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