Kenmore 5.0 cu. ft. Freestanding Gas Range w/ Convection - White- Manuals

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 5 Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance: • Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Des...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 6 • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven in hot, use extreme caution and do not let pot...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 8 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure ...

9 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 3 ). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent. Do not line th...

10 Before Setting Surface Controls Check burner cap placement before operating the surface burners To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size. It is very important to b...

11 Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too clo...

12 Before Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a ...

13 Setting Surface Controls Setting Surface Burners Your gas appliance may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases. It is important to select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of f...

14 Oven Controls 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. 3. Convec Bake - Use to set convection feature. 4. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature for up to 3 hours. 5. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle. 6. Oven Lo...

15 Oven Controls Setting Clock When the appliance is first powered up or when the power sup-ply to the appliance has been interrupted, 12:00 will flash in the display. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. To set the clock 1. Press CLOCK once. CLO appears in display. 2. Press ...

16 Oven Controls Changing between continuous bake setting or 12-hour energy saving feature The oven control has a factory-preset 12-hour energy saving feature that will turn the oven off automatically if the oven is left on for more than 12 hours. The control may be programmed to override this featu...

17 Oven Controls Baking tips • Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies, biscuits, and breads. • When using any single rack, position the rack so that the food is in the center of the oven. • For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two oven racks, place racks in positions...

18 Oven Controls Setting Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set a delayed starting time to the oven baking or cleaning functions. Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spo...

19 Oven Controls Convec Bake Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using multiple oven racks at the same time. Heat...

20 Oven Controls Setting Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at Hi. The suggested broil settings are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times or move to a di...

21 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, Warm & Hold will shut off automatically. Warm & Hold should only be used with foods that are already at serving temperatures. Warm ...

22 Oven Controls Self Clean A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above normal cooking temperatures), which eliminate soils com-pletely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away afterwards with a damp cloth. The Self Clean function allows you to select three ...

23 Oven Controls Setting Self Clean To set Select Clean to start immediately: 1. Be sure the oven in empty and all oven racks are removed. Remove all items from the cooktop. Be sure the oven door is completely closed. 2. Press Self Clean. 3:00 appears in the display. 3. To change to a 2 hour clean t...

25 Care & Cleaning General Cleaning Refer to Table 4 in this chapter for more detailed information about cleaning specific parts of the range. Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns. Ammo...

27 Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. The door is heavy. For safe, tempora...

28 Before You Call Oven Baking For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, et cetera. 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...

29 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 Poor baking results • Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack...