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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
NOTE
The oven indicator light will glow when there is electric power to the bake element. When the oven
temperature setting is reached, the indicator light will go off. It lights up again when the power comes back on the bake
element.
The oven indicator light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature, then goes OFF and ON with the oven
element(s) during cooking.
Baking
Before baking, positions racks and bake ware according to “Arranging oven racks and Air circulation in the oven”
sections.
1.
Preheat the oven before start baking. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary
for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes.
2.
Turn the oven control clockwise to the temperature setting desired. Check food for doneness at the minimum
time shown in the recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
3.
Turn the oven control knob OFF when cooking is complete.
Broiling
Before broiling, position rack according to “Arranging oven racks” section.
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To broil, turn the oven control clockwise to BROIL. It is not necessary to preheat the oven unless recommended
in the recipe. Position food on broiler pan provided with the range. It is designed to drain juices and help prevent
spatter and smoke. Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.
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Broil on one side until food is browned, turn and cook on the second side. Always pull the rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
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Turn the oven control knob OFF when cooking is complete.
CAUTION
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn OFF the oven. If the fire continues, use a fire
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
SETTING THE CLOCK AND TIMER (Some Models)
TO SET THE CLOCK
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Press and hold the CLOCK pad.
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Press the UP or DOWN ARROW pads to select the time of day.
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Press the CLOCK pad to start.
TO SET THE TIMER
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Press the TIMER pad.
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Press the UP or DOWN ARROW pads to increase or decrease the time in one-minute increments. Press and hold the
pads to increase or decrease the time in 10-minute increments. The timer can be set for any amount of time from
00:01 minutes to 11:59 hours.
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Press the TIMER pad to start.
NOTES:
The timer does not start or stop cooking. It serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep when the set
time has run out. While the timer is active, press and hold the UP or DOWN ARROW pads to increase or decrease the
time. To cancel the timer before the set time has run out, press the CLOCK pad.
