Kenmore Electric Range Range User Manual


 
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Setting Preheat
The Preheat pad controls the Preheat feature. The Preheat
feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then
indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature
when recipes call for preheating. Preheating is not necessary
when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be
programmed to preheat at any temperature between 170°F
to 550°F.
The following temperature settings apply to the preheat
feature:
Auto-suggest (default setting: 350°F / 177°C.
Min. bake setting: 170°F / 77°C.
Max. bake setting: 550°F / 288°C.
To set the Preheat
See example below to set a preheat to start immediately at
375°.
1. Arrange the interior oven racks.
2. Press Preheat.
3. Press 3, 7, 5.
4. Press Start.
To change Preheat temperature while oven is
preheating
See example below to change from 375° to 425°.
1. Press Preheat. “375”.
2. Press 4, 2, 5.
3. Press Start.
PRE” and the actual oven temperature shown in the display
will alternate as the oven heats and reaches 375°F.
When the oven is nished preheating, the controls will beep
and the “PRE” light will turn o and oven temperature will
be displayed. If you missed hearing the beep, you can tell
that the oven has reached preheat temperature if you see
the oven temperature showing in the oven display. Once
the oven has preheated, PLACE FOOD IN THE OVEN. The
BAKE” light will stay on.
Note
To cancel the function, press Stop at any time when
setting the control or during the cooking process.
During the preheating, the convection fan will be
activated to allow the oven to reach its target
temperature faster. The Bake, Broil and Convection
elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution.
Setting Bake
The BAKE pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary,
refer to the Preheat Feature for instructions.
The following temperature settings apply to the bake
feature:
Auto-suggest (default setting): 350°F / 177°C.
Min. bake setting: 170°F / 77°C.
Max. bake setting: 550°F / 288°C.
To set the Bake
See example below to set a bake to start immediately at
375°.
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2. Press Bake.
3. Press 3, 7, 5.
4. Press START.
To change the Bake Temperature
See example below to change from 375° to 425°.
1. Press Bake.
2. Press 4, 2, 5.
3. Press Start.
Once START is pressed the oven will begin heating. The oven
display shows the temperature rising.
After the oven reaches set temperature a beep will indicate
the oven is ready. The oven will continue to maintain this
temperature until the cooking feature is canceled.
Note
To cancel the function, press Stop at any time when
setting the control or during the cooking process.
During the rst rise of temperature, the convection fan
will be activated to allow the oven to reach its target
temperature faster. The Bake, Broil and Convection
elements will also cycle for a better heat distribution.
Setting Oven Controls