Recipes for Slow Cook ............• Changing Temperature Display ........17 Sears Service ............back cover Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This sYmbOl Will help alert you to sitUations that may cause seriouS bodily harm;...
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important Safety instructions , Do Not Leave Children AlonemChildren should not be left , Protective LinersiDo not use aluminum foil to line surface alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. burner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in this They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the manual.
important Safety instructions GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions. For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.
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Range Features Your Dual Fuel Range Features include: Electronic Oven Control with Timer. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel. Left Front Burner Valve & Knob. Left Rear Burner Valve & Knob. Center Burner Valve & Knob. Right Rear Burner Valve & Knob. Right Front Burner Valve &...
Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent Location OVEN VENT The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks.
Before Setting Oven Controls Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 on page 9). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 4 (See Fig. 2 and Fig. 2 on page page 9).
Surface Cooking • Operating Gas Surface Burners • Setting Proper Burner Flame Size • Operating Triple Ring Burner Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.
Surface Cooking • Care & Seasoning of the Griddle • Using the Griddle Care & Seasoning of the Griddle (optional accessory) Before first use: o Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Setting Warmer Drawer Controls • Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofin0 Indicator Lights • Setting Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls • Warmer Drawer Food Temperature Settings Warmer (Warm & Ready Drawer & Bread Proofing indicator Lights The control and indicator lights for the Warmer Drawer and Bread Proofing features are located on the control panel. The indicator lights will turn ON when the control is set, and remain ON until the controls are turned OFF.
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Warmer Drawer Removal • Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer Drawer • Removing & Replacing Warmer Drawer Preparing Bread Dough for the Warmer Drawer The Warmer Drawer has a "Proof Bread" feature that can be used to help prepare bread dough. The recommended length of time to keep the bread dough in the Warmer Drawer is about 45-60 minutes.
Electronic Oven Control Pad Features READ THE iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various features and SLOW COOK-- functions of the oven as described below, Detailed instructions for each feature Use to select the and function follow later in this Use &...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Clock • Changing between 12or24 hour display • Silent Control Operation Setting the Clock The CLOCK _ pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation.
Setting Oven Controls • Continuous Bake or Twelve Hour Energy Saving Mode • Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving The TIMER _si_m0e_ and FLEX CLEAN _, pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes.
Setting Oven Controls • Oven Lockout • Setting Temperature Display OVEN LOCKOUT Setting Oven Lockout Feature The Q pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door, prevents the Warmer Drawer and most oven controls from being turned ON. it does not disable the clock, Timer or the interior oven light. iNSTRUCTiONS PRESS DISPLAY...
Setting Oven Controls • Saving & Recalling Recipe Settings To Set the Recipe Recall Feature The Recipe Recall feature may be used to record and recall your favorite recipe settings. This feature may store 1 setting for each of the 5 basic cooking pads. The key pads that a recipe may be stored with are BAKE _, CONY BAKE CONV ROAST @, CAKES _...
Setting Oven Controls • Preheat for Dual Fuel Ranges Setting Preheat For the best baking performance use the PREHEAT H_aet_ feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set baking temperature and then indicate when to place the food in the oven. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Bake Some Important Things to Know Before Setting Basic Oven Cooking Functions: This appliance has been factory pre-set to start any BAKE, CONV BAKE, CONV ROAST, PREHEAT, CAKE or BREAD function with the oven set temperature automatically set for 350°R However if desired, the oven set temperature may be adjusted at any time during the cooking process.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Cook Time The BAKE _-ak_ and COOK TiME _i°° b pads control the Cook Time feature. The automatic timer of the Cook Time feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Delay Start Setting Delay Start The BAKE @, OVEN COOK TIME @ and DELAY START _tY pads control the Delay Start feature. The automatic timer of the DELAY START feature will turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you select. INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Broil (Dual Fuel Range) The _roilj//_ pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F, however, the Broil feature temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F and 550°F.
Setting Oven Controls Benefits of Convection Roast: --Some foods cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and energy. • Setting Convection Roast --Multiple oven rack baking. • Setting Cakes or Breads --No special pans or bakeware needed. The CONV ROAST CAKES BREADS (_ead 9...
Setting Oven Controls • Using the Meat Probe (some models) Using and Setting Meat Probe Checking the internal temperature of your food is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the meat probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork.
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Setting Oven Controls • Using the Meat Probe Using and Setting the Meat Probe (cont'd) To use the Meat Probe: Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT PREHEAT or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection Bake: --Multiple oven rack baking. --No spec a pans or bakeware needed. Setting Convection Bake The CONY BAKE _ pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection Bake at any temperature Air circulation of Convection Cooking...
Setting Oven Controls • Setting Convection Convert Feature • Setting Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert feature The _ CONV CONVERT pad is used to automatically convert a standard Baking recipe for convection baking. When set properly, this feature is designed to display the oven set converted (reduced) temperature in the display. Convection Convert MUST be used with a Convection Bake keypad.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Slow Cook Feature • Oven Light Setting the Slow Cook Feature SLOW COOK pad is used to activate this feature. The Slow Cook feature may be used to cook foods more The _o_ slowly, at lower oven temperatures and provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. The Slow Cook feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...
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Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature To Set the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) The _ii°°ek" _ OVEN COOK TIME and @ DELAY START pads are used to set the Sabbath feature. The Sabbath feature may only be used with the _ pad.
Setting Oven Controls • Setting the Sabbath Day Feature (cont'd) • Setting the Warm & Hold TMFeature It is recommended that any oven temperature change with the Sabbath feature activated be followed with 2 presses of the START pad. This will insure the oven remains ON even if the attempt to set the oven temperature was lower or higher than the oven control can accept.
Self-Cleaning • Preparing for a Self-Clean cycle During the Self=Cleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given offduring the Self-Cleaning cycle of any range.
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Self-Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean or Delay Flex Clean The FLEX CLEAN _C_a_ pad is used to start a Self-Cleaning cycle. When used with the DELAY START (,,_'_,) pad, delayed Self-Cleaning cycle may also be programmed. The FLEX CLEAN feature allows for any Self-Cleaning cycle time from 2 (2:00) to 4 hours (4:00) to be selected.
Self-Cleaning • Setting Flex Clean • Setting Delay Flex Clean INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY The time of day, "HOT", "DOOR LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display (See Fig. 7). Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR LOCKED"...
Adjusting Oven Temperature • How to adjust the oven temperature higher or lower The cooking temperatures for the oven have been pre=set at the factory. When using the oven for the first time, be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures. If you think the oven is too hot or too cool, the temperature in the oven may be adjusted.
General Care & Cleaning • CleaningTable Surfaces: Now to Clean: Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soil and built-up Painted &...
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General Care & Cleaning • Removing & Replacing Lift-OffOven Door • DoorCare Instructions • Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) Removing & Replacing the Lift=Off Oven Door The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down.
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General Care & Cleaning • Cleaning Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates • Changing Oven Lights Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately.
Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTiON...
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Before You Call • Solutions to Common Problems (cont'd) OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Meat is too close to the broil element. Reposition the oven rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler element. Meat not properly prepared.
Recipes for Slow Cook with the pork chops. Sprinkle pepper seasoning and parsley on top of pork chops. Cover pan with lid or aluminum foil and place Slow Cook Turkey Breast on rack in the oven. 1 turkey breast Using the Slow Cook feature pad, set control on "Lo" setting for 2 cups chicken broth 5 to 6 hours, or the "Hi"...
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