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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
temperature was reduced by 15

°

 the display will show

“-15

°

”.

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.

Notes:

• For best results when broiling, use a pan designed for

broiling.

• Expect broil times to increase and browning to be slightly

lighter if appliance is installed on a 208-volt circuit.

• HI is used for most broiling.  Use LO broil when broiling

longer cooking foods.  The lower temperature allows
food to cook to the well done stage without excessive
browning.

To change oven temperature during broiling,

 press the

Broil 

pad and then the 

More+

 or 

Less-

 pad to switch

between LO and HI broil.

• Broil times may be longer when the lower broiling

temperature is selected.

• Most foods should be turned halfway through broiling

time.

3. After four seconds, the oven will start.

• BROIL will remain lit.

4. For optimum browning, preheat broil element for 3-4

minutes 

before

 adding food.

5. Place food in the oven.  Leave oven door open about four

inches (the first stop).

6. Turn meat once about halfway through cooking.

7. When food is cooked, press the 

CANCEL

pad. Remove food and broiler pan from the
oven.

• The time of day will reappear in the display.

RACK

APPROX. TIME

APPROX. TIME

FOODS

POSITION

FIRST SIDE

SECOND SIDE

Beef

Steak, 1” thick,               Medium

6

8 minutes

7 - 12 minutes

                                    Well

6

10 minutes

8 - 14 minutes

Hamburgers, 3/4” thick,     Well

6 or 7

9 minutes

6 - 9 minutes

Pork

Bacon

6

6 - 10 minutes

(no turning)

Chops, 1”

6

10 - 11 minutes

12 - 14 minutes

Ham Slice

6

5 minutes

3 - 7 minutes

Poultry

LO Broil

LO Broil

Breast Halves

4

15 minutes

15 - 25 minutes

Seafood

Fish Steaks, buttered, 1” thick

6

10 - 15 minutes

(no turning)

Lobster Tails, 3-4 oz. each

5

7 - 10 minutes

(no turning)

Broiling Chart

Important: 

 This chart is a suggested guide. The times may vary with the food being cooked.

Summary of Contents for Precision Touch Control 500 Electric Smoothtop

Page 1: ...of Contents Surface Cooking 9 12 Surface Controls Smoothtop Surface Oven Cooking 12 18 Baking Cook Hold Delay Cook Hold Keep Warm Broiling Sabbath Mode Oven Racks Warranty Service 19 Form No A 07 06...

Page 2: ...cured by a properly installed anti tip device Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage to the applian...

Page 3: ...ible tipping of the appliance breakage of door and serious injuries To prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance do not use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room Al...

Page 4: ...oking oil fat margarine and overheated non stick cookware may be equally harmful Save These Instructions for Future Reference Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop not out into the room or over ano...

Page 5: ...grease or spillovers from the oven bottom This prevents excessive smoking flare ups or flaming during the clean cycle 6 Wipe up sugary and acidic spillovers such as sweet potatoes tomato or milk base...

Page 6: ...n time Smoke may also occur if the oven is heavily soiled or if a pan was left in the oven Sounds As the oven heats you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting This is normal and will...

Page 7: ...ss Oven Interior Follow instructions on pages 4 5 to set a self clean cycle Oven Racks Clean with soapy water Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap filled scouring pad Rinse and dry Racks...

Page 8: ...storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean under the range To remove 1 Empty drawer and pull out to the first stop position 2 Lift up the front of the drawer 3 Pull out to the second stop po...

Page 9: ...temperature must be below 400 F to program a clean cycle Troubleshooting Cont Oven did not clean properly Longer cleaning time may be needed Excessive spillovers especially sugary and or acidic foods...

Page 10: ...Be sure you know which knob controls which surface unit Make sure you turned on the correct surface unit Begin cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower setting to complete the operatio...

Page 11: ...ement is a fully functioning element that provides an ultra low Warm heat setting for holding delicate sauces and keeping cooked foods warm It is located in the right rear position The Warm setting is...

Page 12: ...t scratches To prevent scratching or damage to the glass ceramic top do not leave sugar salt or fats on the cooking area Wipe the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel before using Never s...

Page 13: ...e More or Less pad to set the time of day Colon continues flashing 3 Press the Clock pad again or wait four seconds The colon stops flashing When electrical power is supplied or after a power interrup...

Page 14: ...h rapidly in the display to alert you if there is an error or a problem If BAKE or LOCK flash in the display press CANCEL pad If BAKE or LOCK continue to flash disconnect power to the appliance Wait a...

Page 15: ...170 will display Baking Differences Between Your Old and New Oven It is normal to notice some baking time differences between a new oven and an old one See Adjusting the Oven Temperature on page 16 CA...

Page 16: ...1 Press the CANCEL pad 2 Remove food from the oven Changing Temp F C 1 The factory default setting for temperature is Fahrenheit 2 Tochangethesetting pressandholdtheCANCELandBake pads at the same tim...

Page 17: ...l times to increase and browning to be slightly lighter if appliance is installed on a 208 volt circuit HI is used for most broiling Use LO broil when broiling longer cooking foods The lower temperatu...

Page 18: ...d If the oven is baking when Sabbath Mode is set BAKE will go out at the end of the baking cycle There will be no audible beeps If the oven light is desired while in Sabbath Mode it must be turned on...

Page 19: ...ing chicken pieces RACK 3 For casseroles baking loaves of bread bundt cakes or custard pies RACK 2 Used for roasting small cuts of meat frozen pies dessert souffles or angel food cake Also use for two...

Page 20: ...warranty applies 9 Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these warranties Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or in...

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