Kenmore 5.0 cu. ft. Freestanding Gas Range w/Variable Self-Clean - Manuals

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 5 • Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the oven at the circuit breaker or fuse box in ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 6 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensil...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 7 Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns including oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors. ...

8 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.On round style burners, the...

9 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 clos...

10 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 food being prepared.• The ...

11 Before setting oven controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel. 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: Always use p...

12 Oven Controls 1. Bake - Selects Bake function. 2. Broil - Selects Broil function. 3. Self Clean - Use to select 2, 3, or 4hr Self-Clean cycle. 4. Warm & Hold - Use to keep cooked food warm and at serving temperature for up to 3 hours. 5. Oven Lock - Use to lock oven door and oven functions . ...

13 Oven Controls Changing Temperature Display (ºF or ºC) The electronic oven control is set to display °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The display may be changed to show either Fahrenheit or ºC (Celsius) oven temperatures. To change temperature display mode from °F to °C or from °C to...

14 Oven Controls Setting Bake Use the bake function whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound when the set bake temperature is reached. Bake may be programmed for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (77°C to 288°C). The factory preset bake temperature...

15 Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Use Cook Time to set the amount of time needed for baking. The oven will turn on immediately and stop automatically after the set cook time ends. FOOD POISONING HAZARD . Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food...

16 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 550°F. The suggested broil settings is provided for recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times,...

17 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 temperatures. Wa...

18 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 3 diffe...

19 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...

20 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Oven Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure 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 of major cleaning later. Surface Type Recommen...

21 Care and Cleaning Removing and 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 the oven door: 1. Open oven door completely, horizontal with floor (See Figure 15 ). 2. Pull the door hinge locks on both lef...

22 Care and Cleaning Replacing the oven light Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before replacing oven light. The interior oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity. (See Figure 19 ). To replace the oven interior light bulb: Important note: Use a paper towel or cotton gl...

23 Before You Call Oven Baking 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 pre...

24 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 effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. C...