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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Cookware
Characteristics
Aluminum
�
Heats quickly and evenly.
�
Suitable for all types of cooking.
�
Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
�
Heats slowly and evenly.
�
Good for browning and frying.
�
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
�
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
�
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
�
Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
�
Heats very quickly and evenly.
�
May leave copper residues, which may be
diminished if cleaned immediately after
cooking.
Earthenware/
Stoneware
�
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
�
Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
�
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
�
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
�
A core or base of aluminum or copper on
stainless steel provides even heating.
For best results, the cookware should be centered above the
burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should
be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
�
Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
�
Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
�
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
OVEN USE
The normal operation of the range will include several noises that
may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during
the cooking cycle:
�
Gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening or
closing.
�
Igniters will “click” several times until a flame is sensed.
�
A “poof” sound is heard when a bake or broil burner ignites.
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT:
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.
NOTE:
On some models: The convection fan will shut off when
the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too
long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is
closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook
functions, will continue to count down.
Electronic Oven Controls
Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss.
Press CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day
is displayed, unless the range is in Energy Save mode. During
Energy Save mode, the display will be blank. Indicator lights show
functions that are in use.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One Tone
�
Valid keypad press
�
Oven is preheated (long tone)
�
Function has been entered.
�
Reminder (on some models), repeating each minute after the
end-of-cycle tones
Three Tones
�
Invalid keypad press
Four Tones
�
End of cycle
Use the Settings key to change the tone settings.
Settings
Many
features
of
the
oven
control
can
be
adjusted
to
meet
your
personal
needs.
These
changes
are
made
using
the
Settings
key.
Use
the
Settings
key
to
scroll
through
the
features
that
can
be
changed.
Each
press
of
the
Settings
key
will
advance
the
display
to
the
next
setting.
After
selecting
the
feature
to
be
changed,
the
control
will
prompt
you
for
the
required
input.
After
the
setting
is
saved
by
pressing
Start,
the
control
will
exit
Settings
and
display
the
time
of
day.
Details
of
all
of
the
feature
changes
are
explained
in
the
following
sections.
Press
CANCEL
to
exit
Settings.
Clock
Time
of
Day
This
clock
can
use
a
12-
or
24-hour
cycle.
To
adjust,
see
“12/24
Hour
Clock”
in
this
section.
Check
that
the
oven
and
Timer
are
off.
To
Change
Time
of
Day:
1.
Press SETTINGS once. After 3 seconds, “SET CLOCK-PUSH
START TO CHANGE” will be displayed.
2.
Press START to display the current setting.
3.
Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.
4.
Press the number keypads to set the time of day.
5.
Press START.
6.
Press CANCEL to exit.