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Using the automatic clock
The automatic clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
To delay start and stop automatically:
1.Position the oven racks properly and place the food in the oven.
2.Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on we 4.1
3.Push in and turn the
4.Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off.
5.Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.
6.Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The oven will now start and stop automatically. The Oven HEATING Signal Light will come on when the start time is reached.
7.After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
To start baking now and stop automatically:
1.Position racks properly, and place the food in the oven.
2.Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on paw 4.1
3.Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is out.
4.Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.
5.Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want.
6.After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
To avoid sickness and food waste when using the automatic control: l Do not use foods that will spoil
while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.
l Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start. They will not rise properly.
l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle.
The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit, or keep food warm on it while the oven is on.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result.
Burn Hazard
If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when moving it. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn. Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt.
The storage drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of the
Removing the storage drawer:
1.Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.
2.Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
1.Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening.
2.Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed.
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