Siemens Gas Range with threeD Surround Convection® Use and Care Manual Models: HG2425UC, HG2528UC Please read instructions before using. Important: Save these instructions.
Table of Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How This Manual Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual How This Manual Is Organized This manual contains several sections: • • • • • The Getting Started section describes the features and functionality of the range, including a description of how to set up the range and operate the control panel. The Operation sections describe how to operate each range component. The Getting the Most out of Your Appliance section includes information about the modes, cooking charts and tips for improving performance.
Safety Safety Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions • All ranges can tip. Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device packaged with range. Verify that the anti-tip devices are engaged. See installation instructions. Figure 1: Tipping Precautions Fire Safety • Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance, especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom.
Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe'). c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. d) Use proper pan size.
Safety Gas Safety • To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block appliance air vents. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • • • • • Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch.
Safety • • • • • Child Safety • • • cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended. Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the heating elements. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.
Safety Cookware Safety • • • • • • Proper Installation and Maintenance • • • • • • • • • • Food Safety Do not place food directly on oven bottom. Follow the manufacturer's directions when using cooking or roasting bags. Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan. Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Getting Started Parts and Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 11 9 or 10 (model dependent) Sealed Gas Burners 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Getting Started Make sure the burner cap is completely seated on the burner base before attempting to light the burner. If the burner cap is not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the flame may not burn completely or correctly. The appliance is equipped with two types of burners: standard and diffusion. See the sections below for further information on each. Diffusion Burner Caps Depending on the model, the appliance is equipped with between 1 and 2 diffusion burner caps.
Getting Started Oven Racks Depending on model, the range is equipped with one of the following combinations: • • • Flat Oven Racks Three flat racks Two flat racks and one full extension rack Two flat racks and one half rack The racks are designed with a stop so they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and not tilt. CAUTION: To avoid burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning oven on. Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm.
Getting Started beyond the bottom section bringing the food closer to the user. To order a full extension rack, contact Service or a dealer near you. Pan Stops Back of Rack Top Rack Top Rack Stop (Ball) Bottom Rack Stops Rack Guide Top Rack Rest Front of Rack Figure 3: Full Extension Rack Removing and Replacing Note: The full extension rack must be in the closed position when removing and replacing. Grasp the entire rack (both sections). 1. Grasp the bottom section and pull straight out. 2.
Getting Started 2. Insert one side of top rack to closed position. 3. Rotate the other side toward the back of the rack until it passes the stop (ball). 4. Push top rack the rest of the way in (See Figure 3). Closed Position Back of Rack Stop (Ball) Front of Rack Figure 5: Reassembly Cleaning Clean rack with hot sudsy water. Dry thoroughly. For stubborn dirt, use a soap filled steel wool pad. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven.
Getting Started Figure 7: Half Oven Rack in Use Oven Bottom CAUTION: Do not place food directly on oven bottom. Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance, especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom. Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Oven Vent The oven vent is located below the display above the rear left cooktop burner.
Getting Started Control (Panel) Oven Control Panel Clock Oven Temperature Light Control Knob Cooking Mode AM PM Time Temperature Off Start Preheat Temperature Cooking Lock Indicator Mode Indicator Figure 8: Oven Control Panel Table 1: Oven Control Panel Clock– Shows the time of day with a 12 or 24 hour option. Also displays the timer and times associated with delayed cooking and cleaning modes. Turn the control knob to toggle between timer and clock display.
Getting Started The Clock About the Clock • • • • • Setting the Clock Always set the clock after installation or after a power failure. Once power returns to the oven, the clock defaults to 12:00 am. The time of day is displayed in hours and minutes. The clock time will appear during all oven operations except when the timer is running. The oven is preset to a 12 hour clock and indicates AM and PM. To switch to a 24 hour clock, see "Select Function” section.
Getting Started Change the Temperature Scale The oven has been preset to the Fahrenheit temperature scale. The feature allows you to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn Clock Display ON or OFF Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu. Turn knob clockwise until SELECT TEMP F-C is displayed. Press START. Turn knob to select Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). Press START to accept new selection. Clock time display can be turned off. The default display is on. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Getting Started Set the Sabbath Feature About the Sabbath Feature The Sabbath Feature enables those of particular faiths to use their ovens on the Sabbath. • • • • • • The oven will bake for 73 hours before automatically turning off. While baking in Sabbath mode, the display will show SABBATH and the BAKE icon will be displayed. The clock will be off and no temperature will show in the display. During the Sabbath mode, only the OFF key will operate.
Getting Started Setting the Sabbath Feature for the Warming Drawer Only The warming drawer does not operate with the Sabbath feature unless the feature is also activated in the oven. See “Setting the Sabbath Feature for both the Warming Drawer and the Oven.” on page 16. Change the Time Format The clock can be set to a 12 hour or 24 hour format. The default for clock format is 12 hour. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 0.0 Access SELECT FUNCTIONS Menu. Turn knob clockwise until TIME FORMAT is displayed. Press START.
Operation - Cooktop This section explains how to operate the cooktop. See “Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop” on page 26 for guidelines to improve cooktop results. About the Cooktop Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sauteing. Operation Setting the Burner Heat Level Burner Control Knob Figure 6: Burner Control Knob Lighting the Burner Push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to the symbol.
Operation - Cooktop Caution: To prevent possible burns or possible damage to the pan or the appliance, the flame should not extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turning the Burner off Turn knob clockwise to the OFF position. Note: A “pop” may be heard when the burner is turned off. The “pop” may be louder with LP gas than with natural gas. This is normal.
Operation - Oven This section explains how to operate the oven. See “Getting the Most Out of Your Oven” on page 27 for guidelines to improve oven results. About the Oven Operation CAUTION Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance, especially surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom. Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Setting the Cooking Mode and Temperature Note: To back out of a current mode, press OFF.
Operation - Oven Using the Timer Notes: • • To set the timer: If you do not finish setting the timer, the oven will beep periodically as a reminder to set the time. Press OFF to exit the TIMER mode. (Selecting OFF when not setting the timer will turn the oven off.) Turn the knob to display the time of day or further information about the oven mode when the timers are in use. 1. Press TIME and TIMER 1 will flash in display. 0: 00 TIMER 1 Turn clockwise and TIMER 2 will be displayed.
Operation - Oven 5. Press TIME. TIMED BAKE appears. 1: 20 350° F 6. Press TIME. SET BAKE TIME appears in the HR:MIN display and minutes flash. TIMED BAKE 7. Set minutes. Press TIME. 8. Hours Flash. Set hours. Press START. 9. TIMED BAKE appears in display and the oven begins to preheat. After cooking is complete, display flashes TIME COOK END and reminder beeps will sound. Press OFF to clear. Delaying the Start of a Timed Mode 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above. 2. Turn knob until DELAYED BAKE appears.
Operation - Oven 3. Press COOKING MODE and select BAKE, CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST. 4. Press START. The default oven temperature will appear. 5. Turn knob to change oven temperature if necessary. 6. Touch START. 7. Turn knob to set the probe temperature (desired end temperature of the food). 8. Press START. The chosen oven temperature is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the display. The probe temperature is displayed in the center to the left of the cooking mode.
Operation - Warming Drawer (some models) This section explains how to operate the warming drawer. See “Getting the Most Out of Your Warming Drawer” on page 33 for guidelines to improve warming drawer results. About the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Warming drawer settings are Low, Medium, and High. Warming Drawer Specifications Parts Key: 1 2 3 1. Stainless Steel Drawer Interior 2. Gasket 3.
Operation - Warming Drawer (some models) • DO NOT warm food for longer than one hour. Caution: Plastic containers, plastic wrap or aluminum foil can melt if in direct contact with the drawer or a hot cooking container. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be removable. Preheating For best results, preheat the warming drawer when warming food. Preheat Times: • • • Low: 10 minutes Medium: 15 minutes High: 20 minutes When Only Using the Warming Drawer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press COOKING MODE.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Getting the Most Out of Your Cooktop Cooktop Cooking Guide Boiling Water Time to boil can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions. Try the following tips to decrease boil time: • • • • • Recommended Settings Use a lid. Use a pan that is appropriately sized for the amount of water and the size of the burner. Select a pan with a flat base (See “Cookware Selection Guide” on page 26 for details). Choose a medium-weight pan (rather than a heavy-weight one).
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to place 1” (25.4 mm) of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of the bubbles as the water starts to boil. Good, flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area. Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Pan placement on one rack Pan placement on two racks Figure 5: Pan Placement Baking Pans Here are some tips for cooking with baking pans: • • • • • Preheating the Oven Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven temperature 25°F when baking in glass. Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter, more delicate browning. Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in browner, crisper crust.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Oven Cooking Modes Bake, Proof and Warm Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. The lower burner cycles to maintain the oven temperature. Bake mode can be used to prepare foods like pastries and casseroles as well as to roast meats. In the Proofing mode, the oven uses the lower burner to maintain a low temperature to proof bread. • • • • Proofing is the rising of a yeast dough. The Proofing mode temperatures are 85° to 110° F. The default temperature is 100° F.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Automatic Convection Conversion In the convection bake mode, the temperature is automatically reduced 25° F from the package or recipe temperature. Simply enter the package or recipe temperature when setting the mode and the range calculates the correct temperature. The Automatic Convection Conversion feature can be turned off to allow for manual temperature adjustment. See “Turn Automatic Convection Conversion ON or OFF” on page 17 for details.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance • • • Turn meats once halfway through the recommended cooking time (see Broil Chart for examples). When top browning casseroles, use only metal or glass ceramic dishes such as Corningware®. Never use heat-proof glass (Pyrex®); they can’t tolerate the high temperature. Table 4: Broiling Chart Food Beef Rack Position Item / Thickness Broil Setting Internal Temp. (oF) Time Side 1 (min.)a Time Side 2 (min.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Table 5: Convection Roast Chart Meats Beef Weight (lbs.) Item Oven Temp.* (oF) Internal Temp. (oF) Roasting Timea (min. per lb.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Table 6: Dehydrate Chart Food Fruit Item Apples Bananas Cherries Orange peels/ slices Pineapple rings Strawberries Preparation Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water; 1/4” slices Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups water; 1/4” slices Wash, towel dry. Fresh cherries, remove pits. 1/4” slices of orange; orange part of skin thinly peeled from oranges Towel dried. Approx.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Table 7: Warming Drawer Chart Food English 34 Temperature Covered / Uncovered Bacon Hi Uncovered Beef, Medium and well done Med Covered Beef, rare Med Covered Bread, hard rolls Med Uncovered Bread, soft rolls, coffee cakes Med Covered Biscuits Med Covered Casseroles Med Covered Eggs Med Covered Fish, seafood Med Covered Fried foods Hi Uncovered Gravy, cream sauces Med Covered Ham Med Covered Pancakes Hi Covered Pies, one crust
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning - Cooktop CAUTION: Do not use any cleaner on the cooktop while the surface is hot; The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heated cleaner can chemically attack and damage surface. CAUTION: All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use. Daily Cleaning Wipe with a warm soapy water; Rinse and dry. After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow the cooktop to cool.
Cleaning and Maintenance Table 8: Cooktop Cleaning Chart Cooktop Part/Material Burner Base / Enameled Steel Suggested Technique(s) • • Burner Cap and exterior finish / Porcelain Enamel • • • • Important Reminders Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry. detergent-filled steel wool pads such as Brillo® or S.O.S.®. Rinse and dry. • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Nonabrasive cleansers such as Fantastic® or Formula 409®. Mild abrasive cleansers such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.
Cleaning and Maintenance Table 8: Cooktop Cleaning Chart Cooktop Part/Material Suggested Technique(s) Grates / Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron • • • Hot water and detergent. Rinse and dry immediately Nonabrasive cleaners such as Fantastic® or Formula 409®. Rinse and dry immediately. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami® or Soft Scrub®. Important Reminders • • • • Igniters / Ceramics • • Carefully wipe with a cotton swab dampened with water, ammonia or a non-abrasive cleaner such as Formula 409®.
Cleaning and Maintenance Table 9: Oven Cleaning Chart Part Recommendations Porcelain Surfaces Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply BonAmi® or Soft Scrub® to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, use soap filled pads. It is normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to exposure to heat and food soil.
Cleaning and Maintenance Do hand-clean 1 1/2 inches from rack guides to front of oven cavity. Do not hand-clean the gasket. Do hand-clean frame area outside the gasket. Do hand-clean door area outside the gasket. Figure 4: Cleaning Guidelines 5. Review illustration above. Some areas of the oven must be cleaned by hand before the cycle begins. Use a soapy sponge or plastic scrubber or a detergent-filled S.O.S.® pad.
Cleaning and Maintenance 5. Turn knob until DELAYED CLEAN mode appears. Press START. SELF CLEAN 3: 00 Delayed CLEAN 6. SELF CLEAN END appears in the display. SELF CLEAN 7. Turn knob to enter the time of day you want 5: 45 the self-clean to end: Set hours, press TIME, SELF CLEAN END set minutes. 8. Press START. The display will remind you to remove oven racks. 9. Press START. The display shows DELAYED CLEAN. The self-clean will automatically start at the appropriate time.
Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING When removing the door: • • • • • Make sure oven is cool and power to the oven has been turned off before removing the door. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. The oven door is heavy and fragile. Use both hands to remove the oven door. The door front is glass. Handle carefully to avoid breaking. Grasp only the sides of the oven door. Do not grasp the handle as it may swing in your hand and cause damage or injury.
Cleaning and Maintenance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read the WARNING above. Turn off power at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box). Remove the lens by unscrewing it. Remove the light bulb from its socket by unscrewing it. Replace the bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb. Avoid touching the bulb with fingers, as oils from hands can damage the bulb when it becomes hot. 6. Screw the lens back on. 7. Turn power back on at the main power supply (fuse or breaker box).
Service Before Calling Service Use these suggestions before calling for service to avoid service charges Troubleshooting Charts The Cooktop Table 10: Cooktop Troubleshooting Chart Cooktop Problem Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions Cooking results are not what was expected. • • The cooktop is not level. Adjust leveling legs on bottom of range. Cooking pan is not the appropriate size or type. See “Cookware Selection Guide”.
Service The Oven Table 11: Oven Troubleshooting Chart Oven Problem Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions The oven mode or temperature selected or the numbers selected do not appear in the display The knob was turned too rapidly. Turn knob slower until correct wording or temperature appears. Review manual instructions when setting clock, timer, or Self-Clean. Oven door is locked and will not release, even after cooling Turn the oven off at the circuit breaker and wait 5 minutes. Turn breaker back on.
Service Table 11: Oven Troubleshooting Chart Possible Causes and Suggested Solutions Oven Problem “F” and a number appears in display and control beeps This is a fault code. Press OFF to clear the display and stop beeping. Reset oven if necessary. If fault code remains and beep continues, record fault code, cancel oven and call authorized service technician. With a new range there is a strong odor when oven is turned on This is normal with a new range and will disappear after a few uses.
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