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ut the your Electric Range TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......Setting Oven Controls ........12-15 Appliance Features ........... Self-Cleaning ..........16-17 Before Setting Oven Controls ......Care & Cleaning .......... 18-21 Before You Call ..........22-23 Before Setting Surface Controls ....... Setting Surface Controls (Coil cooktop) ....
Table of contents This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer Serial plate location and product record ......satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of Important Safety Instructions ......your new appliance.We view your purchase as the beginning Appliance Features ..........
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
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• Do not use water or flour on grease fires-- smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, • Storage in or on appliance--flammable materials a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or in the storage •...
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SELF-CLEANING OVENS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS USING • Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts YOUR COOKTOP listed in this Use &Care Manual. Before self-cleaning • Know which knob controls each surface heating the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or unit.
Eleme_t o + +0 0 ++ +++0 reed reed Gibson Your electric range features include: Electronic oven control with kitchen timer. Left front single element control. Left rear single element control. Right rear single element control. Right front single element control.
Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left rear surface Types of oven racks element (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air Your range may be equipped with one or more of the passes through the vent. This venting is necessary for following oven rack styles shown.
Air circulation in the oven Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the For best results when baking cakes using 2 flat oven racks, cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and place cookware on rack positions 2 &...
Cookware material types Home Canning The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly Be sure to read and observe all the following points when heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA bottom.
Operating surface elements Element On Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The element surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the element or the area surrounding the element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions of the oven as described below. Please Note: The time of day must first be set in order to properly operate the oven. Broil -- Use to select the Up and down...
Setting the clock Changing between temperature display When the appliance is first powered up or when the power modes (°F or °C) supply to the appliance has been interrupted, the display The electronic oven control is set to display in Fahrenheit will flash "12:00".
Setting bake The oven may be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 287°C). The factory preset To cancel the timer before the set time has run out: automatic bake temperature is 350°F (177°C). once. Press To set bake: "appears in the display.
Setting broil Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browing results. Insert When broiling always remember to arrange the oven racks while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the broil settings table (See Figs. 1 & 3). To set broil: Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool.
Operating the interior oven light Adjusting the oven temperature Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the uses, follow your recipe times and temperature oven door is opened and will turn OFF when closed.
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Preparing for a self-clean cycle A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the you can wipe away with a damp cloth. range can become very hot to the touch.
When the self-clean cycle has completed: 1. The time of day will appear in the display window and the "Clean" and "LOCK" light will continue to glow. Once the oven has cooled down for about i HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation • Aluminum (trim pieces) &vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. • Painted and plastic control knobs For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more •...
Surface elements and drip bowls To replace drip bowls and surface elements Hake sure drip bowls are in place - Absence of Slide the terminal end on the elementthrough the opening these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or in the drip bowl (See Fig. 1). components underneath to damage.
Changing and replacing the interior oven light (some models) Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOLbefore replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. The glass shield and wire holder must be in place whenever the oven is in use.
Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door Oven door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door hinge flat with the inside of the door facing down. locations with oven door fully open. To remove oven door: Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor- See Fig.
Problem Solution Poor baking results. • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
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Problem Solution Oven light does not work. ° Be sure the light bulb is secure in the socket. If the light bulb needs replaced see "Changing and replacing the interior oven light." Self-cleaning cycle does not work. • Oven control not set properly. Follow instructions under Self-cleaning. °...
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