Kenmore 40253- Manuals

8 Setting Oven Controls Setting Oven Controls 1. Upper Oven - Used to select the upper oven for cooking functions. 2. Stop - Used to cancel any active function except Clock and Timer. 3. Oven Lock and Control Lock - The STOP key is used to activate the oven lockout setting in the upper oven and the ...

9 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Clock The key is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted...

10 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Oven Lock or Control Lock The OVEN LOCK or CONTROL LOCK is activated using the STOP key. • The upper oven STOP key locks the upper oven door and the oven controls (keypad). • The lower oven STOP key only locks the oven controls. NOTE: Locking the ovens does not d...

11 Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. Bake may be set for any oven tempera-ture between 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). For best results: • Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, biscuits, and brea...

12 Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time The Bake and Cook Time keys control the cook time feature. The automatic timer of the cook time feature will turn the oven off after cooking for the amount of time selected. To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically (exam...

13 Setting Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from...

14 Setting Oven Controls Warm & Hold™ Warm & Hold will keep cooked foods warm and ready for serving for up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperat...

15 Setting Oven Controls Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Cook Time and Delay Start keys are used to set the Sabbath feature. For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage, and a complete list of models with the Sabbath feature, please visit the web at w...

16 Setting Oven Controls Self Clean 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 clean cycle of any range. M...

17 Setting Oven Controls Self Clean (available in upper oven only) The Self Clean key controls the self clean feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hou...

18 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, ensure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty and time of major cleaning later. Surface Type ...

19 Care and Cleaning General Cleaning Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the appliance manually. Remove spillovers an...

20 Care and Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door T he door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.To prevent possible burns, do not attempt to remove the oven door until the oven has completely cooled. To remove the oven door:1. Open...

21 BEFORE YOU CALL For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously own...

22 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Oven control panel beeps and displays error codes • Oven control has detected a fault or...