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24 totalWhat should I do if the oven control beeps and displays an F1 or F3 error code?
Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display and stop the beeping, then reprogram the oven. If the fault recurs, record the fault number, press STOP/CLEAR, and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This indicates the electronic control has detected a fault condition. (Page 13)
What should I do if the oven displays an F code error such as F11?
Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display and stop the beeping, then try the Bake or Broil function again. If the error repeats, remove power to the appliance, wait 5 minutes, then repower it and reset the clock. If the fault recurs, record the fault number and contact an authorized service agent. (Page 13)
What temperature range can I use when baking in this oven?
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 500°F (77°C to 260°C). When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the control will beep one time. (Page 10)
How do I adjust the oven temperature if I feel it is baking too hot or too cool?
Press and hold the Bake pad until the display begins flashing the factory temperature change of 00, then use the Up or Down Arrow pad to adjust the temperature in 5°F increments, up to a maximum adjustment of +35°F or -35°F. Wait until the display stops flashing and the control beeps once to accept the change. The manual advises not to use oven thermometers from grocery stores to judge accuracy, as they may not be accurate. (Page 12)
Why won't my surface burners light?
The most common causes are that the surface control knob has not been completely turned to the LITE position, or the burner ports are clogged. Push in and turn the knob to LITE until the burner ignites, or use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean clogged ports with the burner off. On electric ignition models, also check that the power cord is securely plugged into the outlet. (Page 13)
Is it safe to use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom?
No, you should never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning, and aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. (Page 5)
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p/n 316417326 (0704) www.sears.com Gas Range Use & Care Guide Estufa de gas Guía para el Uso y Cuidado Models, ModelosEspañol
2 In this 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 plate. This serial plate is located on the right side of the oven front frame in the storage drawer or lower panel compartment area. See bottom of this page for the serial plate location. Model No. _____________________________________ Serial No. _____________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference. Table of Contents Free-Standing Range Warranty ...........................................2 Product Record ...................................................................2 Serial Plate Location ...........................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ..........................3-4
Conversion to Liquified Petroleum Gas ................................5 Setting Surface Controls .....................................................6 Before Setting Oven Controls ..............................................7 Oven Control Functions .......................................................7 Setting Oven Controls ......................................................8-9 Adjusting Your Oven Temperature (some models)..............10 General Care & Cleaning .............................................. 10-12 Before You Make a Service Call ........................................ 13 Protection Agreements ......................................................14 Sears Service ...................................................... Back Cover Product Record3 Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
For Your Safety:
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.— What To Do If You Smell Gas:
• Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. — Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier. Important Safety InstructionsEnglish
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OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.Important Instructions For Using Your
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Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.Important Instructions For Using Your Oven
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Important Safety Notice The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Grounding Instructions (electric ignition models only) Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions. Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the range is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by Sears Service. Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (or L.P. Gas) The natural gas range is designed to allow for conversion to Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas. If L.P. conversion is needed, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for assistance. The L.P. Conversion Kit is provided with this range and is located on the left lower REAR (back side) panel of the range. Before installing the kit be sure to follow the L.P. Installation Instructions carefully. Important Safety Instructions6 Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame. In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually. Setting Surface Controls Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking. *Flame Size Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling. Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming. Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing. Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame. *These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. Setting Surface Controls Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. The simmer burner (if equipped) is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. The Power burners (if equipped) are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food. Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan. Operating the Gas Surface Burners:
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For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.7 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE OVEN VENT. Arranging Oven Racks
Always Arrange Oven Racks When The Oven Is Cool (Prior To
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven. Oven Control Functions READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the oven as described below.Select Broil
PAD— Used to select the variable broil feature. UP and DOWN ARROW PADS— Used along with the function pads to select oven temperature, time of day, clean time and minute timer. BAKE PAD—Used to select the bake function.Clock Set Pad—
Used to set the time of day. STOP/CLEAR — Used to clear any function previously entered except the time of day and minute timer. Press STOP/CLEAR to stop cooking. TIMER ON/OFF PAD— Used to set or cancel the minute timer. The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. Recomended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting: Food Broiling meats, chicken or fish. Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins. Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry. Turkey, roast or ham. Rack Position See Broil 3 1 1 or Roasting Shelf Removing & Replacing Oven Racks To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place. Arranging Oven Racks with 6 Rack Positions To bake on a single rack, place the rack on position 2 or 3. To bake on 2 racks, place the racks on positions 1 & 3.English
8 Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. To Set the Clock When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00".
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Medium-rare steaks/medium-well hamburgers Middle Fish, medium steaks & pork chops Low Well-done foods such as chicken & lobster10 Changing the Oven Light (some models) On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened. Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the light. The oven light is located at the rear of the oven and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To replace the oven light:
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Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be made by an authorized Sears Service Center. THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop. Cleaning the Cooktop The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads The contoured well areas, burner caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following section for instructions. For general cleaning, use a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent & water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar & water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry & polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth 1st. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display areas. DO NOT use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish. Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to OFF & remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Use the general cleaning instructions provided in the paragraph above. Clean burner grates, broiler pan & insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal. If soils are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below. Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clean water & ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse & wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the range top. Glass, Painted Plastic Body Parts & Control Knobs Painted Control Panels & Display areas Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates, Cooktop Surface, Broiler Pan & Insert, Broiler Drawer, Door Liner & Oven Bottom How to Clean Surfaces Oven Racks Oven Door Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls. Use a mild, abrasive cleaner, following the cleaner’s recommendations. Rinse with clean water & let dry. After cleaning the racks, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the oven rack positions). Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides & front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may use a glass cleaner on the outside glass of the oven door. DO NOT immerse the door in water. DO NOT spray or allow water or the glass cleaner to enter the door vents. DO NOT use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or any harsh abrasive cleaning materials on the outside of the oven door. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on Self-Cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove this gasket. Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water & a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. DO NOT use cleaners with high conecentrations of chlorides or chlorines. DO NOT use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners form the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed. See Cleaning the Countoured Well Areas, Burner Caps & Burner Heads section for complete details. Stainless Steel Countoured well areas, bruner caps & burner heads General Care & Cleaning (cont’d) Cleaning Chart12 To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Areas of the Cooktop - If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Heads - Remove in the following order: (1st) surface burner grate, (2nd) surface burner cap and (3rd) surface burner heads. Reverse the procedure above to replace the surface burner cap and surface burner heads. Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do not operate the surface burners without the surface burner cap and surface burner head properly in place. To Clean the Surface Burner Caps andSurface Burner Heads - Use a soap- filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner heads. The ports (or slots) around the burner head must be routinely cleaned. If residue still remains in these ports, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or holes. For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner—DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY
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ALWAYS keep the surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner is in use. General Care & Cleaning (cont’d) Removing & Replacing the Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To Remove Oven Door:13
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Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences (shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Entire appliance does not operate - (1) The time of day is not set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. See “To Set the Clock” in the Setting Oven Controls section.(2) Make sure cord/plug is plugged correctly into outlet. (3) Service wiring is not complete. Contact your authorized service agent. (4) Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. (5) Be sure gas supply is turned ON. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service - (1) Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. (2) Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet. (3) Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible C.S.A. International approved metal appliance connector installed. Range is not level - (1) Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the oven rack is level. (2) Be sure floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support range. (3) If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. (4) Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have sufficient room for range clearance. Oven light does not work (some models) - Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Manual. Oven smokes excessively during broiling - (1) Control(s) not set properly. Follow Broil instructions under Setting Oven Controls. (2) Oven door is open. Make sure oven door is closed. (3) Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil element for searing. (4) Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. (5) Insert on broiler pan wrong side up & grease not draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up & slots down to allow grease to drip into pan (some models). (6) Grease has built up on oven surfaces or broiler pan & insert (some models). Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking. Poor baking results - (Some models) Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. Oven does not operate - (1) Be sure the oven controls are set properly for the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls in this Use & Care Manual or read the instructions “Entire appliance does not operate” in this checklist. (2) Be sure gas regulator valve is “ON”. See installation instructions. Oven control beeps & displays F1 or F3 - (Some models) Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/ CLEAR to clear the display & stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press STOP/CLEAR & call 1- 800-4-MY-HOME® (See back cover). Surface burners do not light - (1) Surface control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the surface control knob to LITE until burner ignites & then turn control knob to desired flame size. (2) Burner ports are clogged. With the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports. See Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Cap, Burner Head & Burner Drip Pans in the General Care & Cleaning section for complete cleaning instructions. (3) Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet. (4) Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface Controls. Surface burner flame burns half way around - (1) Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire or needle. (2) Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Cap, Burner Head & Burner Drip Pans in the General Care & Cleaning section. Surface burner flame is orange - (1) Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue. (2) In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air. Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent - Excessive spillovers in oven. For example this will happen for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present see “Broiling” in the Setting Oven Controls section. Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Oven control beeps & displays F code error (for example F11) - (Some models) Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/CLEAR to clear the display & stop beeping. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the F code error repeats, remove power suppy to appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower the appliance and set clock time of day. Try the Bake or Broil function again. If the fault recurs, record fault number, press STOP/CLEAR & contact an authorized service agent. Poor baking results - (Some models) Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven & space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting Your Oven Temperature in this Use & Care Guide.14 In the U.S.A. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. 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