To Set a Delayed Start Cook Time (on some models):

Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section.

1.Place the oven racks where needed and place food on the appropriate rack. (See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.)

2.Touch BAKE.

The BAKE indicator light will light up.

3.Set the temperature (optional)

Touch the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads to raise or lower the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments from the default setting of 350°F (177°C).

4.Touch COOK TIME.

The COOK TIME indicator light will light up.

5.Set the cook time.

Touch the “up” or “down” arrow pads until the correct cook time shows on the display.

6.Touch START TIME.

The START TIME/DELAY indicator light will light up.

7.Set the start time.

Touch the TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads until the correct start time shows on the display.

8.Touch START/ENTER.

The temperature or time settings may be changed at any time after this step by repeating steps 3 through 8.

The MEALTIMER delayed start cook time control setting may be canceled, and the oven turned off at any time by touching

OFF/CANCEL.

9.When the start time is reached, a one-second tone will sound. The display will show the baking/roasting countdown time in hours and minutes, or in minutes and seconds, depending on the length of the cook time.

10.When baking/roasting is complete, the oven will automatically turn itself off, and 4 one-second tones will sound.

RANGE CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in the glass breaking.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

Do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Soap and water or dishwasher:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

(on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.

Do not clean in dishwasher.

Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

SURFACE BURNERS

Sealed Burner models

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

Open Burner models

See “Surface Burners” section.

BROILER PAN AND GRID

Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L) water:

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad.

Oven cleaner:

Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

Dishwasher

OVEN CAVITY

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

On some models, the oven door can be removed. See “Oven Door” first.

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