Before Using the Oven
Read all instructions before using.To avoid discoloration during use, follow the tips in the Maintenance section.What to do if you smell gasOpen windows.Do not try to light any appliance.Do not touch any electrical switch.Do not use any phone in your building.Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.Do not place plastic or flammable items on the cooktop. They may melt or ignite if left too close to the vent.Do not place closed containers on the cooktop. The pressure in closed containers may increase, which may cause them to burst.Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent.Avoid opening the oven door more than necessary during use. This helps the oven maintain temperature, prevents unnecessary heat loss, and saves on energy use.Make sure the electrical power cord and the gas valve are properly connected.Confirm the correct usage of the range for the type of food you will cook.Make sure you know how to use the oven (temperature setting, time setting and recipe) for best results.If using an oven thermometer in the oven cavity, temperatures may differ from the actual set oven temperature with all modes.Do not block, touch or place items around the oven vent during cooking.Your oven is vented through ducts at the center above the burner grate. Do not block the oven vent when cooking to allow for proper air flow. Do not touch vent openings or nearby surfaces during any cooking operation.Do not cover racks or oven bottom with aluminum foil.You may see condensation on the oven door glass.As the oven heats up, the heated air in the oven may cause condensation to appear on the oven door glass. These water drops are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power failure, you can use the oven by manually lighting the oven with a lighter or a match.Oven in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.Use extreme caution when lighting burners with a lighter or a match. It can cause burns and other damage.Push in and turn the oven knob counterclockwise.Hold a lighter flame or a lit match to the hole located in the oven bottom.
Oven Vent
Areas near the vent may become hot during operation and may cause burns. Do not block the vent opening. Avoid placing plastics near the vent as heat may distort or melt the plastic.It is normal for steam to be visible when cooking foods with high moisture content.Oven VentThe edges of the range vent are sharp. Wear gloves when cleaning the range to avoid injury.
Using Oven Racks
The racks have a turned-up back edge that prevents them from being pulled out of the oven cavity.Replace oven racks before turning the oven on to prevent burns.Do not cover the racks with aluminum foil, or any other material, or place anything on the bottom of the oven. Doing so will result in poor baking and may damage the oven bottom.Only arrange oven racks when the oven is cool.Pull the rack straight out until it stops.Lift up the front of the rack and pull it out.Place the end of the rack on the support.Tilt the front end up and push the rack in.
Bake
Bake is used to prepare foods such as pastries, breads and casseroles.The oven can be set to bake at any temperature from 140 ℃ to 250 ℃.Push and turn the oven knob counterclockwise until you reach the desired temperature.Always check that the burner of the oven has a flame at the bottom. If there is no flame, turn the oven knob again.Pushing the knob activates the electric spark ignition system.The electric spark ignition system makes a clicking noise.When cooking is complete, turn the oven knob to the OFF (#) position.Remove the food from the oven.Your oven is not designed to cook with the door open.Baking time and temperature will vary depending on the characteristics, size, and shape of the baking pan used.Check for food doneness at the minimum recipe time.Use metal bakeware (with or without a nonstick finish), heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic or other bakeware recommended for oven use.Dark metal pans or nonstick coatings will cook food faster with more browning. Insulated bakeware will slightly lengthen the cooking time for most foods.The oven bottom has a porcelain-enamel finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the rack below the rack you are cooking on. This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain-enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately.
Recommended Baking and Roasting Guide
Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in the positions shown.Multiple-rack cooking saves time and energy. Whenever possible, cook foods requiring the same cooking temperature together in one oven.Single Rack BakingStandard RackFoodTemp. (℃)Rack PositionPreheat Time (min)Cooking Time (min)Condiments Baking Cakes170 31045-50Cookies170310 22-25Frozen Pizza20031018-20Roasting Whole Chicken*1(1.5 kg)22021065-70Salt, Pepper, OilRoast Beef(1.1 kg)2002 1060-65Salt, Primrose, OilRoast Pork(1.1 kg)200210105-110Salt, Primrose For best results, spread chopped vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes around the bottom of the roasting pan.