24-inch Electric with Time-Of-Day .
ABOUT YOUR NEW ELECTRIC WALL OVEN Congratulations on your choice of this appliance. As you use your new wall oven, we know you will appreciate the many features that provide excellent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and dependability. appliance without revising this booklet. As an example, the knob on your appliance may not look like the illustration in this book. New features have dramatically changed today's cooking appliances and the way we cook.
Read all instructions before using The followlng instructions are based on safety considerations and must be strictly followed to eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric shock or personal injury. this appliance. General Never use oven to heat or warm Installation Installation of unit must be in accordance with local and national fire codes and with clearances from combustible surface or materials as listed in the Installation Instructions.
Child Safety Do not leave children the appliance when It is in use or is still hot. Oven alone or unsupervised near Always place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while hot, be careful to avoid contact of pot holders wlth hot oven elements. on any part of the appliance. MUST be taught that the appliance in or on it can be hot. and Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy.
Venting Aluminum The oven vent is located above the oven door, {on the right side for 24-inch wall ovens and the left side for 30-inch wall ovens). Keep oven vent duct unobstructed. Blockage of the vent prevents proper oven air circulation and will affect'oven Use aluminum foil only as directed in this booklet. Do not cover oven racks, the oven bottom or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil. This -,vill cause overheating of the oven.
.i,, , iiiii i i iiiiiiii i The display will flash when the wall oven is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The display will stop flashing once the time-of-day clock has been set. To set the time-of-day clock: 1. Press the CLOCK pad. To set the timer: 1. Press the TIMER pad. 0:59 (or one hour) will appear in the display. 2. Press and hold the HOUR pad to set the correct hours. To change the time by a single hour, give the pad a short tap.
Oven Characteristics How To Set Oven .Controls Every oven has itsown characteristics. You may find thatthe cooking times and temperatures you were accustomed to with your previous oven may need to be altered slightly with your new oven. It is normal to notice some differences between this oven and your previous oven. To turn the oven on, both the Thermostat knob and Selector knob must be set. The oven will not operate if the Selector knob is left in the OFF position.
Preheating Preheating is necessary for proper baking results. It is not necessary for broiling or roasting. Allow the oven to heat until the desired oven temperature is reached, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Rack Positions: Selecting a temperature higher than desired wiU not preheat the oven any faster. Preheating at a higher temperature may have a negative effect on baking results.
Baking Tips Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven if recommended. Use ,the correct rack position. Baking results may be affected if the wrong rack is used. * Top browning may be darker if food is located toward the top of the oven. ' * Bottom browning may be darker if food is located toward the bottom of the oven.
Common Baking Problems and Why They Happen Cakes are uneven. Pans touching each other or oven walls. Batter uneven in pans. Temperature set too low or baking time too short. Oven not level. Undermixing. Too much liquid. Cake high in middle. Temperature set too high. Baking time too tong. Overmixing. Too much flour. Pans touching each other or oven walls. Incorrect rack position, Cake falls. Too much shortening or sugar. Too much or too little liquid. Temperature set too low.
Broiling Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct heat. The cooking time is determined by the distance between the meat and the broil element, the desired degree of doneness and the thickness of the meat. (Note: On double oven wall ovens, only the upper oven can be used for broiling.) Thermostat knob to 350°F. Leave the Selector knob set at BROIL. Expect cooking times to increase slightly. See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 11 for instructions on cleaning the broiler pan and insert.
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the wall oven. The following brands may help you to make an appropriate selection: Mild abrasive cleaners (Bon Ami, Cameo, Soft Scrub, Comet or Ajax); mild liquid sprays (Fantastik, Formula 409); glass cleaners (Windex, Glass Plus, Cinch); non-abrasive scouring pad (Tufty). If a cleaning product is recommended for use on plastic, glass or porcelain, it can be used on the same appliance finish. Broiler pan & insert Soap & water.
Oven Light Before replacing light bulb, DISCONNECT POWER TO OVEN. Be sure bulb is cool. Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb may break. To replace oven light bulb: Be sure bulb is cool. Use a dry potholder, to prevent possible harm to hands, and very carefully unscrew the light bulb. To remove door: Open door to the "stop" position (opened about 4 to 6 inches) and grasp door with both hands at each side. Do not use door handle to lift door. Lift up evenly until door clears the hinge arms.
Before you call for service check these points if... Part or all of your wall oven does not operate • Is the oven plug loose or disconnected from the electrical outlet? • Are any house fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped? • Has the power supply to the home been interrupted? Baking results differ from previous oven Oven thermostat calibration may differ between old and new oven. The newer oven thermostat may be more accurate than the one on you previous oven.
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