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GAS RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Guide d'utilisation et entret_en
Model Nos.
970-334420
970-334421
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2B8 PIN 316258014 (0108)
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Table of Contents Product Record In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and Free-Standing Range Warranty ............................................ 2 serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial Product Record ................................................................... 2 number printed on an identification plate. This serial plate is IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 3-5 located on the right side of the oven front frame in th
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Important Safety Instructions 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. _!_,v*'/-'Izt#ll_ [€11This 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. F!_,vA'f-'1;
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Important Safety Instructions • Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left • Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surface alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. appliance. • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE • Glazed Cooking
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Important Safety Instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Grounding type wall receptacle (electric ignition models only) Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an Do not, under any circumstance, cut, adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from remove, or bypass electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause the grounding prong. serious injury, fire or death. This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazar
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Range Features Note: The features of your range will vary according to model. Manual Oven ElectronicOven Control Your with Clock and LightSwitch H3tchen "Rmer (some models) Gas \ Range Features At a Glance 'to Clean Sealed Bumer Cooktop Burner Controls AutomaticOven Door (some models) DoorLatch Interior g (1)BroilPan and Oven Interior (1) BroilPan Insert Ught ustable Interior Oven Rack(s) e 1 Piece DoorHandle (stylevaries withmodel) Oven Doorwith Window with Integrated Handle LevelingLegsand Ant
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Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Controls Do not place plastic Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to items such as salt and pepper shakers, heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. The simmer burner (if equipped) is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could T
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Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT 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 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. Removing & Replacing Oven Racks To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops
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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. OFF/CANCEL PAD-- Used to clear any UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used aIong with the CLOCK SET PAD-- function previously entered except the time of function pads to select oven temperature, cook time, Used to set the time of day and minute timer. Push OFF/CANCEL to stop time (when programming an automatic stop time)
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Setting Oven Controls Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven. TO Set the Clock When the range isfirst plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the display will flash "12:00". 1. Press _. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the /_ or v until the correct time of day appears in the display. Note: The clock cannot be changed during any timed bake or self-clean cycle. TO Set the Minute Timer: 1. Press 2. Pressthe A to increase the time in o
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Setting Oven Controls To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C). To Set the Controls for Baking: 1. Press _. " "appears in the display. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the _- or V . The display will show"350°F (177°C). '' By pressing and holding the A or v , the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F (1°C) increments. 3. As soon as the Ix. or v is released, the oven will begin heating to the selected temperat
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Setting Oven Controls To Set the Timed Bake Feature The COOK TIME and STOP TIME controls operate the Timed Bake feature to turn the oven on and off at the times you select in advance. The oven can be programmed to start immediately and shut off automatically or to begin baking at a later time with an automatic shutoff. To Program the Oven to Begin Baking Immediately and To Shut Off Automatically: 1. Be sure that the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Place the food in the oven. 3. Press _.
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Setting Oven Controls o iiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiii To Broil: 1. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the chart below. -4th Rack Position -5th Rack Position Rack Position From Top Food L6th Rack Position 1 Rare steaks 2 Fish, medium steaks, hamburgers and chops The broiler pan with the insert allows grease to drain and be kept away from 3 Well-done foods such as chicken and lobster the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without the insert. DO NOT cov
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Self-Cleaning During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well- ventilated room. DO NOT line the oven \ \. walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and caus
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Self-Cleaning i _i i i i i i i i i i_i To Start the Self-Clean Cycle For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the first self-clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the first self-clean cycle. To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle: 1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of d
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Care & Cleaning Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Glass, Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built- Body Parts, Control Knobs up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 and Decorative Trim Pieces minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
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Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Cap and Burner Head The contoured well areas, burner cap and burner head should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following instructions: To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Areas of the Cooktop- Ifa spill occurs on Surface BurRer or inthe recessed orcontoured areas, blot up spill withan absorbentcloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. To Remov
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Care & Cleaning Changing the Oven Light On some models, the oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened. Oven Some models have a switch located on the control panel to turn on the light. The Light 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: 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range. Holder 2. Press wire holde
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Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level. 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 rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of align
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Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Meattoo close to the broil burner. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler. Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into the lean. Broiler pan used without insert or insert covered with foil. DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert or cover the insert wi
