Kenmore 96183- Manuals

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 7 Placement of oven racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot burner ...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 8 Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded.Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. ...

9 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. Protective Li...

10 Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 4 ). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Figure 5 ). For detailed information about the cera...

11 Before Setting Surface Controls About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a unif...

12 Before Setting Surface Controls Turbo Boil Feature (some models) Your appliance may be equipped with a special element on the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL. These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger q...

13 Setting Surface Controls Radiant Surface Element Settings The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. The suggested settings found in Table 1 are based when cooking with med...

14 Setting Surface Controls Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models) To operate the dual radiant element: Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled ...

15 Setting Surface Controls Warm & Ready Zone (some models) The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature (See Figure 13 ) to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-s...

16 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...

17 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 ...

18 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...

19 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...

20 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...

21 Oven Controls Convec Bake Benefits of convection cooking include: • Foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. • Multiple rack baking. • No special pans or bakeware needed. Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the oven. This...

22 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, shown as Hi . The suggested broil settings are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times or move...

23 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 ...

24 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 ...

25 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...

26 Oven Controls Steam Clean Steam cleaning works best for spot cleaning and light soils on the oven bottom. Steam clean may also be used before manu- ally cleaning the oven or before Self Clean to help loosen soils on the oven bottom. Do not set the cleaning temperature higher than the temperature ...

27 Care & Cleaning Table 5: Cleaning recommendations Surface Type Recommendation Control knobs  Painted body parts  Painted decorative trim  Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid det...

29 Care & Cleaning • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop. • Do ...

30 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...

31 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...

32 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...