Page 2 - Congratulations
Getting Started Warnings ____________________________________________________4Before Using Range__________________________________________15 Product Controls Gas Range Features ________________________________________18Dual fuel Range Features ____________________________________20Oven Functions and...
Page 3 - Warnings
5 4 Getting Started Getting Started Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that mayoccur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised wheninstalling, maintaining, or operating the appliance. ALWAYS contac...
Page 6 - POWER FAILURE WARNING; ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD; WA R N I N G
11 About Your Appliance • For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the oven vent ducts located inside the air grille. • Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after oven is turned off. When the oven is in use, the vent and surrounding areabe...
Page 7 - BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD; BURN HAZARD
13 Self-Clean Ranges During the self-clean cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures inorder to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left in thebottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle. Note: DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these clea...
Page 8 - Oven; Before Using Range; C AU T I O N
15 14 DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured. BURN HAZARD When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual.Therefore, children should be kept away. DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after self-cleaning ...
Page 10 - Range Features
Product Contr ols 19 18 Pr oduct Contr ols OVEN OVEN Interior Oven Light Switch Left Rear Burner Control Knob (8,000 BTU) Left Front Burner Control Knob (23,000 BTU) Left Oven Temperature Indicator Light Left Oven Temperature Control Knob Right Rear Burner Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Right Front Burne...
Page 12 - VGR Gas Models; VDR Dual Fuel Models; Oven Functions and Settings
23 Pr oduct Contr ols 22 VGR Gas Models BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONVECTION BAKE Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimaltaste transfer. BROIL (Infrared Broil) Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1” thick...
Page 13 - Surface Cooking Tips; Lighting Burners; Surface Operation
25 Operation Vari-Simmer™ Simmering is a cooking technique in which foods are cooked in hotliquids kept at or just barely below the boiling point of water. Simmeringensures gentler treatment than boiling to prevent food from tougheningand/or breaking up. The size of the pan and the volume of food ca...
Page 14 - Cooking Vessels; Surface Heat Settings*; Cleaning the Griddle before the First Use; Griddle Cooking Chart
Operation 27 26 Operation Cooking Vessels Each cook has his or her own preference for theparticular cooking vessels that are mostappropriate for the type of cooking being done.Any and all cooking vessels are suitable for usein the range and it is not necessary to replaceyour present domestic vessels...
Page 15 - Gentle Close Door Feature; Oven Features; Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation
Operation 29 Gentle Close Door Feature All oven doors come standard with a gentle close feature. Thedoor will remain in an open position until the door isapproximately 5” (12.7 cm) away from the oven. When reachingthis point, the door will require a slight push to engage the gentleclose mechaism. Th...
Page 16 - VGR Gas Ranges; Using the Oven
31 Conventional and Convection Cooking Because of variations in food density, surface texture and consistency,some foods may be prepared more successfully using the conventionalbake setting. For this reason, conventional baking is recommendedwhen preparing baked goods such as custard. The user may f...
Page 17 - VDR Dual Fuel Ranges; To Use BAKE Function; Baking
33 Operation 32 Operation VDR Dual Fuel Ranges BAKE (Two-Element Bake) Full power heat is radiated from thebake element in the bottom of theoven cavity and supplemental heatis radiated from the broil element.This function is recommended forsingle rack baking. Many cookbookscontain recipes to be cook...
Page 18 - Baking Tips; Conventional Baking Chart
34 Operation Operation 35 Baking Tips • Make sure the oven racks are in the desired position before you turn on the oven. • DO NOT open the door frequently during baking. Look through the door window to check doneness whenever possible. If you must openthe door, the best time is during the last quar...
Page 19 - Convection Baking Chart; Solving Baking Problems; Common Baking Problems/Remedies
37 *Note: The above information is given as a guide only. Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) BREADS Frozen Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 7 - 9 Yeast loaf Loaf pan 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 25 - 30 Yeast rolls Cookie sheet 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 11 - 13 Nut bread Loaf pan ...
Page 20 - Roasting Tips; Roasting
Operation 39 38 Operation CONV ROAST* (ConvectionRoast) The convection element runs inconjunction with the inner and outerbroil elements. The reversibleconvection fan runs at a higherspeed in each direction. This transferof heat (mainly from the convectionelement) seals moisture inside oflarge roast...
Page 21 - Conventional Roasting Chart; Convection Roasting Chart
Operation 41 40 Operation Conventional Roasting Chart (when using the Bake or Convection Bake setting) Note: The above information is given as a guide only. Time Internal Food Weight Temp (min/lb) Temp BEEF Rib roast Rare 4 - 6 lbs 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 25 140˚ F (60.0˚ C) Medium 4 - 6 lbs 325˚ F (162.8...
Page 22 - Kitchen Thermometer; Quick Start Instructions
43 42 Oper ation Operation Kitchen Thermometer Accessory Kitchen Thermometer Accessory An iDevices® Kitchen Thermometer is shipped standard with each 7Series Range. Working in conjuction with the included meat probe,wireless Apple/Andriod devices can monitor the Kitchen Accessoryfrom up to 200 feet ...
Page 23 - HI BROIL; Broiling Instructions; Broiling
45 44 BROIL (Infrared Broil) The broil burner at the top of theoven heats the metal screen untilit glows. Heat radiates from theGourmetGlo™ infrared broilerlocated at the top of the ovencavity. The distance between thefoods and the broil elementsdetermines broiling speed. For“fast” broiling, food ma...
Page 24 - MED BROIL; Broiling Tips; Rack Positions for Broiling
47 Operation 46 MED BROIL Inner and outer broil elements pulseon and off to produce less heat forslow broiling. Allow about 4 inches(10 cm) between the top surface ofthe food and the broil element. Slowbroiling is best for chicken and hamin order to broil food without over-browning it. Use this sett...
Page 25 - Broiling Chart; Convection Defrost; Convection Dehydrate; C A U T I O N
49 This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruitsand vegetables. Warm air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear ofthe oven and over a period of time, the water is removed from thefood by evaporation. Removal of water inhibits growth ofmicroorganisms and retards the activ...
Page 26 - Cleaning and Maintenance
51 Note: For stubborn stains, use a non abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami™ and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite™ pad. Cleaning Tip: For difficult to clean burner heads and bases, place parts in a zip seal bag with ammonia. Burner Flange After the burner flange has cooled, itshould be wiped with hot...
Page 27 - Oven Surfaces; VDR Dual Fuel models only
53 This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. Duringthis cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn-offsoil and deposits. An integral smoke eliminator helps reduce odorsassociated with the soil burn-off. A powder ash residue is left in thebottom of the oven af...
Page 28 - Replacing Oven Lights
Pr oduct Car e 55 DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean off any signs of oilfrom the bulb and handle with a soft cloth. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuitbreaker before replacing bulb. DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean off any signs of oil fro...
Page 29 - Door Replacement
1 1 1 2 2 3 Carefully realign door on hinges. Slide in and down. Open door completely. Fold latches forward until locked in place. Close door. 57 56 1 2 3 4 Open door completely. Fold latches backward until locked in place. Slowly close until latches stop door. Lift door up and out. Product Car e Pr...
Page 30 - Service Information; Troubleshooting
59 Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power:Have electrician check power circuit breaker,wiring, and fuses. Oven does not operate in self-clean. Door is not shut tight enough for automaticdoor latch to lock. Oven is not clean after self...
