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SEARSGASRANGEOWNER'SMANUALModel 276752787528175291752957529675298Sears, RoebuckSafety InstructionsAnti-Tip Device2, 3, 3 I, 39Important Safety lnstr ctions2-6Caution:Care & MaintenanceBeforeYou Call for Service40, 41Care and CleaningConsumer Services22-2842, 44Repair ServicesThermostat AdjustmentWarranty421743All Safety Rulesand OperatingInstructionsBefore First UseInstallationInstructionsAir AdjustmentAnti-Tip DeviceConnect the Rangeto GasDimensions & ClearancesElectrical ConnectionsLP36, 383 I, 3932-342934, 3539OperationFeatures of Your RangeBakingBroiling!Broiling GuideClock and TimerRoasting, Roasting GuideSurface Cooking715, 1620, 212I8, 198-11and Co., HoffmanRead and FollowEstates, IL 60179of This Appliance.U.S.A.tg3D558(]P0525R42444 7 CG

ImportantReadSafetyall instructionsWARNING:beforeIf the informationInstructionsusingthisIMPORTANTSAFETY The CaliforniaSafe Drinking--Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in the vicinityof this or any other appliance.TO DO IFYOU SMELL ehyde Do not touch any electrical switch;use any phone in your building.fuels. Properly If you cannot reach your gas supplier,the fire department.call--Installationand service must be performedby a qualified installer, service agency or thegas supplier. ALL RANGESC N TIP" INJURY TO PERSONSCOULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI-TIPDEVICES PACKEDWITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSexposurebusinessesand soot, causedcombustionadjustedof naturalburners,toto warnto such substances indicatedrather than a yellow flame, will minimizecombustion.Exposure to these substancesofprimarilygas or LPby a bluishincompletecan beminimizedfurther by venting with an open windowor using a ventilationfan or hood. Fluorescentlightbulbsandsafetyvalves onstandingpilot ranges containmercury. If yourmodel has these features, they must be recycledaccording to local, state and federal codes.WhenWARNTN Gofcause minor exposureto fournamely benzene, carbonby the incomplete Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor's phone. Follow the gas suppliersinstructions.and Toxicthe Governorand requiresof potentialGas appliancesthese substances,monoxide,do notrequiresWaterCaliforniato publish a list of substances knownthe state to cause cancer, birth defects or other Do not try to light any appliance.ANOTICEin this manualis not followed exactly, a fire or explosion mayresult causing property damage, personalinjury or death.--WHATappliance.You GetYourRangeHave the installer show you thelocation of the range gas shut-offvalve and how to shut it off ifnecessary.Have your range installed andproperly grounded by a qualifiedinstaller in accordance with theInstallationInstructions.Anyadjustment and service should beperformed only by qualified gasrange installers or service technicians.Plug your range (electric ignition models only)into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not removethe round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubtabout the grounding of the home electrical system, itis your personal responsibility and obligation to havean ungrounded outlet replaced with a properlygrounded, three-prong outlet in accordance with theNational Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliancemust be electrically grounded in accordance with theCanadian Electrical Code, Do not use an extensioncord with this appliance.

* Do not attemptyourrangeto repair or replaceunlessit is specificallyin this manual.All other servicingreferred to a qualified technician," Be sureal! packingthe rangesmokebeforedamage,* Locatematerialsoperatingshouldthe range(on modelscirculation. Afterit to uresmay result and many floor coveringswill not withstandthis kind of use. Never installthe rangeover vinyl tile or linoleumthat cannotwithstandsuch type of use. Neverinstall it directlyover interiorkitchen Be sure your range is correctly adjustedqualified service technicianor installeror LP), thatby afor theis to be used.Your range can be converted for use with either typeof gas See the Installationinstructions.WARNING:These adjustmentsmust be made by aqualified service technicianin accordancewith themanufacturer'sinstructionsand all codes andrequirementsof the authorityhaving jurisdiction.Failure to follow these instructionscould result inseriousinjuryor propertyagency performingfor the conversion.damage.CAUTION:ITEMSINTERESTTOThethis work assumesqualifiedresponsibilityRangewhere a range is hot orin operation. They couldbe seriously burned. Do not allow anyone toclimb, stand or hang onthe door, storage orbroiler drawer (on some models) or cooktop. Theycould damage the range and even tip it over, causingsevere personal injurOR ONATHEOF ARANGE---CHILDRENCLIMBINGON THERANGEREACHTOCOULDITEMSBE SERIOUSLYINJURED.aWARNINAll rangescan tip and injury couldTo preventaccidentaltipping of the range, attach it to thewall and floor by installingTip deviceTo checkengagedrangefromthe Anti-suppliedif the device is installedproperly,forward.shouldThe Anti-Tipengagetippingcarefullyand preventandtip thedevicethe rangeover.If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,make sure the device is properly engaged when you pushthe range back against the walt. If it is not, there is apossiblerisk of the range tippingif you o a childmanual.tipping Do not leave childrenalone or unattendedBE DRENIN CABINETSresult.carpeting,type of gas (naturalLet the burner grates and other surfaces coolbefore touching them or leaving them wherechildren can reach them.SHOULDignite.pathpilotpilots)fromfire ormaterialto preventuse of a range,ofbeare removedout of kitchenwith standingprolongedshouldthe packingout of drafty locationsany partrecommendedstand,sit or lean on an open door.refer to the Anti-TipFailuredevice informationto take this precautioncouldin thisresult inof the range and injury.* Never wear loose fittingor hanginggarmentswhileover and causing injuryusingappliance.D[: " .,:.:\ :':'"theBe carefulwhen reaching for itemsstored in cabinets overthe cooktopoFlammablematerial could be ignited if' brought in contact withflames or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe bums.(continued next page)

ImportantSafety Do not use waterfires. Neveron greasepan. Turn theoff. Smother aflamingpan on a surfaceby coveringthe pansheet or flat tray.Use a multi-purposedryor foam- ,pecoveringit with bakingsoda or, if available,dry chemicalor foam-typeFlame in the oven can be smotheredthe oven doorby usingfireby using a multi-purposefire extinguisherdry chemicalor foam-typevaporsthis or any otherliquidsor otherin the and Do not let cookingpork,or otherin or near thefollowflammablerange.the directionsexactlyand always cook the meat to an internal temperatureof at least 170 E (77 C,). This assures that, in theremote possibility that trichina may be present ia themeat, it will be killed and the meat wi be safe to eat For youryoursafety;appliancewarmingroom,neveruseforor heatingsettings.burnersBoiloversunattendedatcause smokingdry potflamesize so it does notholders--moistnot let pot holderswhenliftingbulkyclothandthat may catch on fire on hot surfaceso Alwayscooktop.materials,the tophave ignited.cookware.may resultcomeExcessiveor damppotin burnsfromnear openflamesDo not use a towel or otherin place of a pot holder.handles toward the side or back of the rangeletting them extend over adjacent burners,range broiler or storagedrawer, or near thecombustibleigniting, To minimizethe possibility"of burns, ignitionflammablematerials and spillage, turn cookwarein an oven,or use Use only* Dothe oven off orflammable Do not storewhenwith(on modelssure the burnersthe top burnerholderssteam,completelyand turning(on modelsHI positionextend beyond the edge of the cookware.flame is hazardous extinguisher. Do not storepilots)leave the surface* Adjusta pan can be put out bypositionor theand makegreasy spilloversfiregrease outsidea multi-purposeignition)high flameFlaming Whenuse the LITE Neverextinguisher.materials* Alwaysburnerslid, cookieflammableCookingwith standingunitwith a well-fittingmaterialsSurfaceelectriccompletelyby closing(co0 0u0d)pick up aflamingcontrolschemicalInstructionsthemmthe beingfriedto OFFofwithoutbeforeat a highflamesetting. Never block the vents (air openings)of the range.They provide the air inlet and outlet that arenecessaryfor the rangecorrect combustion.following places:--Ovento operateAir openingsproperly withare locatedvent at the rear of the cooktop,---Mrintakeunderthe broilerdrawer --- rvent at the top of the oven door,in the

" Do notuse a wok on modelsff the wok has a roundover the burnerwith sealedmetalring thatgrate to supportburnersDo notis placedthe wok.to work improperly.monoxidestandards,Thismay cause a carbonlevel above that allowed by currentresulting in a health hazardcause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the panoshalloworpossibleamount If a combinationflying,of fat for effectivedeep fat frying. Filling the pan too ful!of fat can cause spilloversstir togetherwhenfood is added.of oils or fats will be usedbeforeheatingheat fat slowly Use a deepfat thermometerprevent overheating Neverdeepand watchusingdesignedglass cookware,for top-of-range Use properSelectto properly containboiloversburnerpreventcookwareand spilloverspossibletopoint.hazardousUse pans with handleswill remain coolwithstandinga faint odor of gas as yourand follow instructionsInstructionsain the Installationto relight.gas, and you have alreadywith standingmade sine thepilots),off the gas to the range and call a qualifiedtechnician.orfood and avoidto covertime andof food, since heavyleft on the range can ignite.that can be easily graspedand Keep all plastics awayfrom the top burners.Vent appearanceand location varyturnserviceNever use an open flame to locate a leak.(cantinuedand large enough Do not leave plasticitems on the cooktop-they may melt if left tooclose to the vent goes out (on modelsyou will detectpilots are lit (on modelshaving fiat bottomsaccumulationsor spilloversa pilot If you smellsure it isgrates. This will both save cleaningspatteringIf the range is located near a window, do not hanglong curtains that could blow over the top burnersand create a rite hazard.position,pan size. Avoid pans that are unstablelarge enough When flaming foods axe under the hood, turn thefan off. The fan, ff operating, may spread the flames.pilots),cooking.easily tipped.mayas it heats.the smokingmakewhichsignal to relight the pilot, When retighting the pilot,make sure the burner controls are in the OFFtry to move a pan of hot fat, especiallyfat fryer. Wait unti! the fat is cool Whenitems andcontaine:s,or as fits meltwheneverfat beyondflammablein closed" To avoid the possibility of a burn, always becertain that the controls for all burners are at the Wheninslowly Alwayswill increase pressurecause them to burst.The hotOFF position and all grates are cool beforeattempting to remove them. Foods for frying shouldbe as dry as possible.Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can Use the leaston the cooktop.air from the vent may igniteThisring acts as a heat trap, which may damage theburner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause theburnerleave any itemsnext page)