Kenmore 74453- User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 6 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE - Storage In or On Appliance— Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or microwave, near surface burners or elem...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 7 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GAS COOKTOP - Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized u...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. 8 Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.Always...

9 Cooking Recommendations Bakeware The material of bakeware affects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food. Material Attributes Recommendation Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even heating. It is suitable for all baked goods. Re...

10 Cooking Recommendations Cooking Conditions Conditions in your kitchen can affect the performance of your appliance when cooking food. Condition Attributes Recommendation Aging cookware As pans age and become discolored, cooking times may need to be reduced slightly. If food is too dark or overcoo...

12 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...

13 Before Setting Surface Controls To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess (See Figure 6 ). Using proper cookware Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pep...

14 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 ...

15 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...

16 Before Setting Oven Controls Oven vent location The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 10 ). 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 ...

17 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. LIGHT -...

18 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. Press STOP or Set Clock to stop the flashing and set the clock. The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. To set ...

19 Oven Controls Setting Timer The timer may be set from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes. To set the timer 1. Press Timer On/Off . 2. Press and hold to increase the time. Release when the desired time appears in the display. 3. Press START and timer will begin to count down. 4. When the set time...

20 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...

21 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. To program the oven to begin baking immediately and to shut off automatically: 1. Be sure that the clock displays the c...

22 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...

23 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...

24 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 ...

25 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 ...

26 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...

27 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. Do not set the cleaning temperature higher than the temperature listed in these instructions. Higher temperatures will dry th...

28 Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instruc...

29 Care and Cleaning General Cleaning Refer to 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. Ammonia must be r...

30 Care and Cleaning To clean the burner head ignition ports Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a...

31 Care and 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, temporary...

32 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...

33 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...

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