Kitchen Gas Appliances - Kenmore gas range break-in?

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mikecjn
01-25-08, 01:53 PM
I just bought a new Kenmore gas range (stove-oven) converted to LP.
My question is what is the proper oven break in as far as temp and time. I am refering to burning off oils and such.
I called Sears and they had no idea.


Beachboy
01-25-08, 03:01 PM
I've never heard of break in periods for ovens either. I've only owned electric ranges, but on the two brand new ones I've owned, I just fired up the ovens and proceeded to bake away. They might smell a bit for a minute or so, but that quickly burns off.

hankhill6018
01-25-08, 05:16 PM
I don't know of any break in times that are in writing. However, I recommend to all that I install to run it at 400 for about a half hour.

Trust me, you don't what to be cooking anything while the oils are burning off.


mikecjn
01-25-08, 05:38 PM
Thanks guys...I just got the stove and it had 3 books/manuals that came with it. One of the said something similar to what Hank said. I just can't find that 3rd manual. I have 2 of them right here but have no idea where the heck the other one went.
I thought it said something about setting it to 350 and letting it go thru 3-4 on-off cycles but just don't remember exactly what it said.
I will try the 400 for the half hour and call it good.
Thanks again.

hankhill6018
01-27-08, 01:28 AM
350 should work just as well as 400. If it says let it run for 4 cycles, then do that. The time frame sounds to be about the same. Four cycles may take a little longer, possibly 45 minutes.