Adjusting the Oven Temperature
Oven temperatures are carefully tested for accuracy at the factory. It is normal to notice some baking or browning differences between a new oven and an old one. As ranges get older, the oven temperature can shift.
You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven is not baking or browning correctly. To decide how much to change the temperature, set the temperature 25° higher or lower than your recipe recommends, then bake. The results of the “test” should give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature.
To adjust the oven temperature:
1. Press Bake.
2. Enter 550° by pressing the More+ pad.
3. Press and hold the Bake pad for several seconds or until 0° appears in the display.
If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the change will be displayed. For example, if the oven tem- perature was reduced by 15° the display will show
4.Press the More+ or Less- pad to adjust the temperature.
Each time a pad is pressed, the temperature changes by
5°. The oven temperature can be increased or decreased by 5° to 35°.
5.The time of day will automatically reappear in the display.
You do not need to readjust the oven temperature if there is a power failure or interruption. Broiling and cleaning temperatures cannot be adjusted.
Pilotless Ignition
Your range is equipped with pilotless ignition. With this type of ignition system, the gas automatically shuts off and the oven will not operate during a power failure.
Oven Bottom
Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom.
Oven Racks
CAUTION
•Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot.
•Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.
The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a
To remove:
1. Pull rack straight out until it stops at the
2. Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.
To replace:
1.Place rack on the rack support in the oven.
2.Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the
3.Lower front and slide back into the oven.
Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom.
A lighted match will not light the oven burner. No attempt should be made to operate the oven during a power failure.
Oven Vent
When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.
The oven vent is located below the backguard vent shield on your range.
Rack Positions
RACK 7 (highest position): For single rack baking on cookie sheets and broiling.
RACK 6: Used for single rack baking on cookie sheets and broiling. Used for multiple rack baking.
Two Rack Baking
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6
5
4
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Oven Bottom
OVEN VENT | Do not place |
LOCATION | plastics near the |
| vent opening as |
| heat from the vent |
| could distort or |
| melt the plastic. |
Oven Light
The oven light automatically comes on when the door is opened. When the door is closed, press the oven light switch to turn the oven light on and off.
RACK 5: For single rack baking on cookie sheets and broiling.
RACK 4: Used for single rack baking on cookie sheets, sheet cakes, casseroles and broiling. Used for multiple rack baking.
RACK 3: For single rack baking on cookie sheets, casseroles, layer cakes, loaves of bread and sheet cakes. Used for multiple rack baking.
RACK 2: Used for single rack baking on cookie sheets and roasting small cuts of meat. Used for multiple rack baking.
RACK 1: Use for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.
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