Crosley BES375ES1, BES375ES3, BES384EB2, BES384EB3, BES384EC3 Owner’s Manual

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Welcome .................................. 2
important Safety instructions .. 3=4
installation instructions ...... 5=6
Setting Surface Controls .... 6=9
Surface Cooking .................. 10
Before Setting
Oven Controls ................. 10=11
Setting Oven Controls ......... 11
Cooking Informations ..... 12=13
Care & Cleaning .............. 14=20
Adjusting Your
Before You Call
Solutions to
Commo.Problems....................... 21 =22
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! We are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
We know you'll enjoy your new appliance and ThankYou for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance
and feature information for several models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative.The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.
Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date:
Serial Plate Location
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of these symbols.
This symbo !will he!p alert You to Situations that may cause Serious bodily harm: death 0r property damage.
_ This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damagel
Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with CSA C22.1 PART 1-- latest edition and local code requirements, install only per installation in-
structions provided inthe literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
User Servicing -- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the range.
Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the
product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children
to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious
burns or other injury.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage. = Storage in or on Appliance -- Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface units orin the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth
items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the range. Flammable materials may explode and result infire or property damage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEARTHESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR iNTERiOR SUR-
FACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface units and oven heating elements
may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.
Wear Proper Apparel -- Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire ifallowed to become too hot.
Use Only Dry Potholders-- Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result inburns from steam. Do not
let the potholders touch hot heating surface units or interior oven elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
instead of a potholder.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Food left
unattended could catch fire or spoil.
Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures. When you use your range for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of
time, make sure that it has been exposed to a tempera- ture above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connect-
ing it to the power supply.
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iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
Use Proper Pan Size -- This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils
having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the
surface unit will also improve efficiency.
Utensil Handles Should BeTurned inward and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units -- To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.
= Never Leave Surface Units Unattended -- Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Do Not immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements
-- Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation.
Glazed Cooking Utensils -- Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for rangetop use.
Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven iscool. Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack. If rack must be moved while
oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders
contact the hot oven element or interiorof the oven.
Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away
from the high heat of the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the range or
turn off the power to the range before removing and
replacing light bulb.
Protective Liners -- Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil
as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
SELF=CLEANING OVENS
Clean in the self=cleaning cycle only the parts of the
oven listed in this owner's guide. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in
the oven.
FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP MODELS
Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop -- if cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers
may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean Cooktop with Caution -- Ifa wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes ifapplied to a hot surface.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Use Care When Opening Door-- Stand to the side of the
range when opening the door of a hot oven. Lethot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food inthe oven.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented
between thecooktop and the backguard.Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive itemson or near the oven vent.These itemscould melt or ignite.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner protectivecoatingofany kindshould be usedinoraroundanypart
of the oven.
Remove oven racks. Oven racks colour will change if left inthe oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self=clean cycle of any range. Move birds to another well venti=
lated room.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE
Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease
that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to
accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
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installation and service must be performed bya qualified technician:
iMPORTANT: Save for the local electrical inspector's use.
Read and save these instructions for future reference.
Clearances and Dimensions
a. Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1.3cm (1/2") to the cabinet side walls
and the rear wall). b. Location--Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor. c. Dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Contact surface must be solid
and level.
DiMENSiONS
FRONT VlEW
A I B c
76.2 cm (30") 78.7 cm (31") 76.2 cm (30")
_- A _._cm(26")
Minimum to wail on either
side of range.
1.3cm
76.2 crn (30") _- Minimum
C
t Minimum to
45.7 cm cabinets on (18") either side of
range.
cabinets above range top.
T
91.4cm
(36">
1
* 76.2 cm (30") Minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal
cabinet; or 61 cm (24") Minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 0.64 cm (1/4") flame retardant miiiboard covered with not less than 0.038 cm (0.015") stainless steel, 0.061 cm (0.024") aluminum or 0.051 cm (0.020") copper. 1.3 cm (1/2") clearance is the minimum for the rear and sides of the range. Follow alldimension requirements provided above to prevent property damage, Potential fire hazard, and incorrectcountertop and cabinet cuts.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided, if cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 12.7 cm (5") beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Electrical Connection Requirements Plug the range cable (4 conductors) intoa 4 conductor range outlet. Outlet must be properly grounded and inaccordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA Stan- dard (C22.1 Part 1 -- latest edition) -- and any local electrical code requirements.
Location
Set your new range 1.3 cm (1/2") away from the rear wall and lineit up with the kitchen counters. Make sure there isat least 1.3 cm (1/2") of clearance between each side of the range and the kitchen counters. Allow 7.6 cm (3") min. clearance between your range and the refrigerator, if they are side by side.
Circuit Protection (Models with electric oulet(s)) As a protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt breaker isprovided for each of the electric outlet(s) (2 max.) located on
top or underneath of the control panel. Models with no electric outlet have no breaker.
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Leveling
For good baking results, your range should be level. Screw type leveling legs are provided at each corner of the range at the base. Remove the storage drawer to adjust the leveling legs. (Refer to Storage Drawer section).
1. Use a 1-1/4" open end key oran adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four leveling legs two to three turns each.
2. install an oven rack in the center of the oven.
_ 3. Move the range to itsfinal position, then put a spirit level on the rack to
check for levelness. Take two readings, one with the level placed
To level the range:
diagonally first in one direction, and then the other.
4. Use the 1-1/4" key or wrench to adjust the levelinglegs.Turn each one
until the range stands firm without wobbling.
5. Some models are supported by smooth glide rollers to facilitate moving. iffloor is fiat and level, open the drawer and lower the front roller locking levers (some models) to
prevent the range from moving. iffloor is not fiat or level or if this model has rollers without locking levers, use the 4 leveling legs
to level, support and prevent the range from moving.
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Unlock
LOCKING THE FRONT
ROLLERS (some models)
Models with Coil Elements (some models)
INOTE: All knobs shown in this owner's Guide are typical only. ]
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel between two element Ie
control knobs, one on each side, and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. sire A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL
surface controls are turned OFF. Always turn the element off before removing the pan. 2
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. 3
Setting Type of Cooking 4 Hi (MAX) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling, med
5(MED) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables.
2-4(MED-LOW) LO(MIN)
The suggested settings found inthe chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Do not place items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the
cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood could catch fire ifplaced too close to the element.
Keep food cooking, poach, stew. Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Element ON indicator Light
OFF
DO NOT use the surface element in self-clean mode. During the self-clean cycle, the surface elements,
when used, are subjected to high heat. To ensure maximum element life, do not use the surface element during a self-clean cycle.
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Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some models)
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface ofthe glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop tothe cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are allfactors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. The cooktop should not be used as acutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard.
About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature
Element Configuration, appearance and
graphics of cooktops may be different
rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your appliance is equipped with radiant surface elements with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes in- creases as the element wattage increases.
The example shown (figure 1) describes a model with all kind of elements you could possibly have, but the element configuration, the appear= ante and graphics of your cooktop may be different.
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface ele- ments, the glass surface will turn green when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after ithas completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and
Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
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WarmerZone Element (some models) -Figure 1
NOTE: Radiant elements have alimiterthat allows the element tocycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting isnormal and can occur ifthe cookware istoo small for the radiant element or ifthe cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 under Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils).
Hot Surface
Element On & Hot Surface Indicator Lights
Surface Chaude
Your range is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on your range-- the Element On indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights OFF (See Figure 2). Io hi
The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel above each radiant element ; // '_ 8
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control knob and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF.The Hot
Surface indicator light located on the control panel will glow when any surface cooking area 3 7 heats up and will REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level. 4 Figure 2
rned
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the Hi setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the Hi setting isnormal and will occur more often ifthe cookware is
too small for the radiant element or ifthe cookware bottom is not flat.
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Hot Surface
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)
Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements
Depending on your model, your cooktop is equipped with 2, 3 or 4 Single Radiant Surface
OFF
Surface Chaude
Elements. Io hi To Operate the Single Surface Elements: 8
t. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 7
1).Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start most cooking operations on a higher
setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a Figure 1 constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending med
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware istoo small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface
Indicator light located on the control panel will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue toglow until
the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.
Note: See Figure 6 for recommended control settings.
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (some models) Element configuration, appearance and
Your model isequipped with t or 2 Dual Radiant Surface Elements at rightfront graphics of cooktops may be different position (See Figure 2)and at leftfront position. Symbols on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The 0 symbol
indicatesthat onlytheinner coilwill heat (Figures 2&3). The (_ symbol indicates that both innerand outer coils will heat (Figures 4 &5).You may switch from either
coil setting at any time during cooking.
To Operate the Dual Surface Element: Figure 2 Figure 4
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element, sma, Small
2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 3) for o hi hi @ o M hi @
smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 5) for larger cookware.
3. Turn the knob toadjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations 6
on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware istoo small forthe surface heating area. 2 ....,. . ," 2 ,,,,. ,,"" 2
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before Io Io Io Io
removing the cookware. Note: The Surface Indicator light located on the Figure 3 Figure 5 control panel will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.
Note: See Figure 6 on page 10 for recommended control settings.
Radiant surface elements mayappear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The Hot surface indicator
light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Petit O _ F _ Peril O F _ _a_
Surface Cooking Settings
Use the chart (Figure 6) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Recommended Settings for Single and Dual Surface Elements _ Do not place
Setting Type of Cooking plastic items such as salt and HIGH (Hi_ Start most foods, bring water to a boil. pan broiling or plastic wrappings on top of
MEDIUM HIGH (5-8) Continuea rapid boil. fry, deep fat fry the range when it is in use. MEDIUM(5) Maintainaslowboil.thickensaucesandgravies. steam vegetables Potholders. towels or wooden
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4/ Keep foods cooking, poach, stew spoons could catch fire ifplaced LOW [Lo - 21 Keep warm. melt. simmer
Figure 6 too close to the surface elements.
pepper shakers, spoon holders
These items could melt or ignite.
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Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (continued)
Setting Warm Zone Controls (some models)
To Operate the warm zone
Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.
Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner
All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening toallow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic warp to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone.
Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. Always use potholders or oven mitts
when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will not be hot.
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Appearance and graph- I
ics may be different
Indicator Light
OFF
Temperature Selection Refer to the chart for recommended heating levels. Ifa particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust asneeded. Most food can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level.
hi
med
Indicator Lights The Hot Surface indicator light is located above or
1
below the warm zone control. It turns on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass
cooktop has cooled down to moderate level.
To Set theWarm Zone Control
1. To set the control, push inand turn the knob. The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by hi, reed and Io. However, the control can be set at any position between hi and Io for different levels of heating.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF position. The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface
indicator light goes off.
Warm Zone
Element configuration, appearance
and graphics of cooktops may be dif-
Warm Zone Recommended Food
Food Item Heating
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plate with Food Eggs Io
Gravies Io
Meats med
Sauces med Soups (cream) med
Stews med Vegetables med
Fried Foods hi Hot Beverages hi
Soups (liquid) hi
ferent
Settings Chart
Level
Io Io Io
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Surface Cooking (Continued)
*CORRECT iNCORRECT
Selecting Surface
Cooking Cookware
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Besure tofollow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size and type ofcookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Figure 1
Cookware Material types
t t
Fiat bottom and straight sides.
Tight fitting lids.
Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
e Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be prepared and the size of
the surface element.
® Made of a material that
conducts heat well,
Easy to clean.
® Always match pot diameter
to element surface diameter.
Figure 2
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most
popular materials available are: ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists
staining & pitting). Ifaluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above). STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
o Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
44_ ® Pan overhangs element by
more than one-half inch.
4.1 I_
Pan is smaller than element.
® Heavy handle tilts pan.
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for properaircirculation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must circulate around thepans and cookware inthe oven for even heat
to reach around the food.
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1 Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks
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_This range has a fan that will turn "ON" and "OFF" by itself to keep the electronics cool. it may
continue to run after the range has been turned "OFF", but may also stop immediately and then turn "ON" after a while.
Oven Vent Location =Models with
Coil Elements
The oven isvented through the right
rear coil element. When the oven is
on, warm air is released through the vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT block the vent. Doing so maycause cooking failures, fire or damage to the appliance.
Oven Vent Location
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Oven Vent Location -Models with
Ceramic Glass Cooktop The oven vent islocated at right rear of the surface cooktop. When the oven ison, hot airis released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT block the vent. Doing so may cause cooking failures, fire ordamage to the appliance.
Oven Vent Loca_
Removing and Replacing Oven
Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front ofrack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides
on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into
place.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot.
RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR
@
Rack
......... positions
Food Rack position Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3 or 4
BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits &muffins
1 rack 2 or 3 Multiple racks 2 & 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 1 or 2
casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham 1
Note: Always use caution when removing food.
Refer to the Electronic Oven Control Guide for oven settings.
Figure 1
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Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems and Solutions Chart
Baking Problems Causes Corrections
Cookies and
biscuits burn on
the bottom.
Cakes too dark
on top or bottom.
Cakes not done in the center.
Cakes not level.
Cookies and biscuits put into the oven before the preheating
time is completed.
Oven rack overcrowded.
Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.
Cakes put intothe oven before preheating time is completed.
Rack position too high or low. Oven too hot.
Oven too hot.
Incorrect pan size. Pan not centered in oven.
Range notlevel.
Pan too close to oven wall or rack overcrowded.
Pan warped.
Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food in oven.
Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2"
to 4") of air space on all sides when placed in the oven.
Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.
Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing food inthe oven.
Use proper rack position for baking needs. Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recom-
mended.
Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.
Use pan size suggested in recipe. Use proper rack position and place pan so there is5.1
cm to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of space on all sides of pan.
Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water
on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is
uneven, refer to the installation instructionsfor leveling
the range.
Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of
clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven.
Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
Foods not done
when cooking time is up.
Oven toocool.
Oven overcrowded.
Oven door opened too frequently.
Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C higher than suggested
and bake for the recommended time.
Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the
ones to be used for baking.
Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time.
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Broiling
Broiling isa method of cooking
tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven.
Preheating
Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan before
preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the oven control(s) to
BROIL as instructed in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. Wait for the element to become red-hot, usually about 2 minutes. Preheating is not necessary when broiling meats well-done.
Open door
to the "Broil Stop"
position when broiling.
Always pull oven rack out
to the "stop" position be-
fore turning or removing food.
Broiling Tips The broiler pan and itsgrid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
DO NOT use the pan without its grid. DO NOT cover the grid with foil. The exposed grease could ignite.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off the oven.
If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
To Broil
Broil on one side until the food isbrowned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and
serve. Always pull rack out to the "stop" position before turning or removing food.
Determining Broiling Times
Broiling times vary, so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from the element, but on the thickness and aging of meat, fat content and doneness preferred. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second. Frozen meats also require
additional time.
Grid
Broiler Clean=UpTips:
To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. DO NOT cover the broiler grid with foil. To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use hot pads because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour off grease. Soak the pan in HOT, soapy water. Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use. If necessary, use soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring may scratch the grid.
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Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range
Beforecleaning any part of the range,be sure all controlsareturned OFF and the range is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control
Knobs, Body Parts, and DecorativeTrim
Stainless Steel (some rood= els) Oven Door & Drawer
Front Panel and Decorative Trim
Surface Elements and Drip Bowls (some models)
Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Insert, Cooktop, Surface under
Cooktop, Door Liner, Body Parts
Using asoftcloth, clean with mild dishdetergent and waterora 50/50 solution ofvinegarand water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may
be used if sprayed on a softcloth first. DO NOT sprayliquids directlyon the control padanddisplay area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area
maycause damage tothe appliance. Donotuse other liquidcleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or paper towels - they will damage the finish. To remove control knobs, turn to the OFF
position; grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for
cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot
element will burn off. Food spilled on a cold element can be cleaned with a damp cloth any
remaining soil will burn off the next time element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface element and drip bowls, follow the instructions
under General Cleaning. To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still
warm. Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minute in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or solution made of equal parts ammonia and
water. A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleanser or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with
a soft cloth. To replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or
the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Oven
Racks
Oven door
Oven racks should be removed, or else their finish will dull and their color turn slightly blue. Ifthey do go through the self-clean cycle, wait until the oven has cooled, then remove the oven racks and rub their sides with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby
or salad oil; this will make the oven racks glide easier back in and out of their positions.
Toclean oven door, wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. DO NOT immerse the door in water.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The oven door gasket is made of a woven material, on self cleaning models, which is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the gasket.
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Coil
not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning.
To Raise the Cooktop for Cleaning
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. A lift-up rod will support the top in its raised position.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
3. To lower the top, lift the top slightly and lower the rod. Lower the range top down into the
When lowering the lift-up range top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. DO NOT drop or bend the range top when raising or lowering. This could damage the
surface.
Surface Element (some models)
Be careful
Only lift the top high enough to allow the support rod to rest in place under the front of the
cooktop.
range frame.
To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls ATTENTION: Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged
if the coil is turned on by accident. Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are
turned to OFF Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on.
Coil elements and drip bowls are removable and allow to clean the drip bowls. To remove a coil element, push against the front edge and lift element up and out. To clean by hand, wash the drip bowls in hot sudsy water. For hard to remove spots, use nylon scrubber with soap. Rinse and dry will still warm.
Never immerse coil elements in water.
A rod swings up to support the
top for cleaning underneath.
Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions (some models)
Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can
chemically damage the cooking surface.
Before cleaning the surface cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners on the exterior surfaces including rangetop and door frame.
Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop. If food spills and grease spatters are not removed, they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration.
Daily Cleaning For normal soil:
1. Allow cooktop surface to cool.
2. Wipe off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm, soapy water.
3. If needed, use a soapy steel wool pad or other mild household cleaners.
4. Be sure to rinse off the cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. For heavy, burned-on soil:
1. Allow cooktop surface to cool.
2. Use a soap filled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a solution of clear water and ammonia. Scour gently. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
3. If any soil remains, apply a few drops of a recommended cooktop cleaning cream on the spots and rub gently using a clean
damp cloth or scouring pad. Buff with a dry cloth until all soil and cream are removed. Frequent cleaning with the cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective coating which helps in preventing scratches and abrasions.
For sugary spillovers: Sugary spills can chemically damage your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot. Use caution when following the steps below.
1. Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately.
2. Wearing an oven mitt, wipe up carefully or move hot spills away from the element area with a clean damp cloth.
3. Allow the cooktop to cool. Follow the instructionsabove for heavy, burned-on soil.
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance (some modeJs)
Consistent and proper cleaning is essentiaJ to maintaining y0ur Ceramic glass cooktop
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
f_,_ f _, Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal mark-
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can
chemically damage the ceramic glass surface.
ings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become
permanent if not removed prior to future use. Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch
the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. Do not cook
foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, or they may crack it.
Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
For light to moderate soil:
Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or a Multi- Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use the sponge you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.
For heavy, burned on soil: First, clean the surface as described above. Then, if soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean.
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use any scrub
pad other than a Multi-Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge. Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately ifspilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on
soils.
Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop:
= Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon
pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
= Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as
they may etch or discolor the cooktop.
Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.
®_ Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils
circumstances.
= Aluminum foil: Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under
Aluminum utensils: Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of
other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or marking it.
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Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel (Some IVlodels)
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in
this Use & Care Guide.
Oven Cleaning
Cleaning the Manual Clean Oven (non self-clean oven, some models)
Make sure the oven iscool and that all control knobs are et OFF position. Cleaning the oven is a lot easier when the door isremoved.
1. Remove the oven door; see under To Remove and Replace the Oven Door section.
2. Empty the oven includingthe racks.
3. You can wash the broiler pan, grid and racks in the kitchen sink.
4. Clean oven liningthoroughly with soap and a wet cloth and wipe with a dry cloth. To remove burned-on fat on oven walls, moisten soiled parts with household ammonia, using a
wet cloth. Follow suggested manufacturer's cleaning method. (Do not remove the oven door when using ammonia.)
Complete cleaning with a damp cloth and use a fine steel wool scouring agent ifnecessary. The lower element can be moved up for cleaning purposes.
5. Replace racks in the oven. Reinstall oven door.
Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven (some models)
Adhere to the foJJowing cJeaning precautions:
- Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
- Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually. During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small
children unattended near the appliance.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure the electronic oven control isturned off or else push CANCEL
pad. Wait until the oven is cool. DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any art of the self-cleaning oven. DO NOT
clean the oven door gasket. The gasket on the oven door is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken notto rub, damage or move the gasket. DO NOT use any cleaning materiaJs on the gasket. Doing so could damage it. DO NOT use aJuminum
foil to Jine the oven bottom. This may affect cooking or foil could melt and damage the oven surface. A self-cleaning oven cleans itselfwith high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or
reduce itto a fin powdered ash you can which away with damp cloth. Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning
1.Remove all excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self-cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot soapy water and a
cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
2.Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner (see illustration).These areas heat
sufficiently during self-cleaning cycle to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water. CleanFrame
3.Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any foil. These items do not with-
stand high cleaning temperatures
4.Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the clean
cycle, their color will turn slightly dull. After the cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of Do Hand Do Not
baby oil or salad oil. This will make the racks glide easier. _ CleanSeal
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Oven Cleaning (Continued)
Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven (some models, Continued)
What to Expect During Cleaning While the oven is inoperation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal
expansion and contraction are normal. Odor isalso normal as the food soil isbeing removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent, located on the top of the control panel.
if heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This isnormal and safe and should not cause alarm, if available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle.
NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the soil into a colorless vapor.
Setting the Controls for Self-Clean Cycle For the setting of the clean cycle, refer to Timer or Electronic Oven Control Guide.
Hinge lever hook
Hinge
Hin( support
Lock engaged for door
removal - Figure 1
- Door removed from the oven - Figure 2
Lock in normal
position - Figure 3
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of
the door facing down. To Remove Oven Door:
1. Open the door to the fully opened position.
2. Pull up the hinge lever located on each hinge supports and engage it intothe hinge lever hook (Figure 1).You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the lever fully over the hinge lever hook.
3. Grab the door by the sides and pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disengage the hinge supports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge support (Figure 2).
4. To clean oven door, follow the instructionsprovided in the Cleaning Chart.
To Replace Oven Door:
1. Grab the door by the sides; place the hinge support inthe hinge slot. Open the door to the fully opened position.
2. Disengage the lever from the hinge lever hook on each side (Figure 3). Note: Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge lever.
3. Close the oven door.
Special Door Care Instructions - Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following recommendations:
1. Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place.
2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
3. Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an
increased risk of breakage at a later time.
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Storage
Left Glide
Pull down latch with finger Right Glide
Drawer with e×tensible glides (some models)
To remove Warmer Drawer:
1. Open the drawer to the fully opened position.
2. Locate the latches on both sides of the warmer drawer. (See Figure 1)
3. Pull up on the left glide latch and push down on the right glide latch. (See Figure
Pull up latch 1)
_vithfinger 4. Pull the drawer away from the range.
5. To clean warmer drawer, gently scour with a soapy scouring pad, this will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
To Replace Warmer Drawer:
1. Alignthe glide latches on both sides of the drawer with the slots on the drawer.
2. Push the drawer back into the range.
Figure 1
Regular Storage Drawer (some models)
Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils. The drawer can de removed to facilitate cleaning under the range. Use care when handling the drawer.
Removing and Replacing Storage Drawer
To remove the drawer:
1. Pull empty drawer out to the roller guide stop.
2. Tilt the drawer up and pull it out over the rollers. To replace the drawer:
1. insert the rear end of the drawer into the opening.
2. Fit the drawer end rollers onto the guide rails.
3.
Push the drawer in until it stops, then lift to allow the rollers to clear the roller guide stop, and push in.
Roller
Front Frame
Storage
Drawer
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Changing the Surface Light (some models)
Be sure all surface element control knobs are turned off "0" and elements are cool.
Use switch located on or underneath the control panel to turn the surface lightON/OFE Replace the surface light, if after repeated attempts to turn it on you are not
successful, it is recommended to use a little mirror to replace the surface light. To remove and replace the fluorescent light:
1. Place the little mirror to see in it the fluorescent tube.
1. Place your fingers under the tube located underneath and in the middle of the control panel.
2. To remove, turn the tube 90 ° then pull itdown and out of its sockets.
3. To replace the tube, engage the new tube intothe sockets, then rotate and snap the tube inplace. Turn on the surface light to make sure it will lit.
Changing the Oven Light
Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven light bulb. Do not turn the
oven light on during the self-cleaning cycle. High temperature will reduce lamp life.
The interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel. On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder.
THiS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACEWHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE. To replace the light bulb:
CAUTION: BE SURE OVEN iS COOL
1. Turn the power off at the main source.
2. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
3. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only.
4. For self-cleaning oven, press wire holder to one side to release glass shield, change bulb and be sure to replace glass shield.
For instructions on how to adjust the oven temperature refer to the electronic oven control guide.
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Solutions to Common Problems
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. You will be charged fora service call while the appliance is in warranty if the problem is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials. Your new appliance is a carefully engineered product. Many times, what appears to be a reason to call for service requires nothing more than a simple adjustment you can easily make in your own home or is normal operating characteristic of appliance
under certain conditions. This list is applicable to a variety of models; some of the items will not necessarily apply to your appliance.
OCCURRENCE POSSBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Range is not level.
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be
accessible for service. Entire range or oven does
not operate. Oven control beeps and
displays an F error code.
Oven light does not work. Electrical outlet does not
work.
Surface unit does not heat.
Surface units too hot or not hot enough.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.
Drip bowls turning color or distorted out of shape.
(1) Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may appear out of alignment if countertop is not level. (2) Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor. (3)
Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets are
square and have sufficient room for range clearance. (1) Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem.
(2) Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. (3) Carpeting interferes with
range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.
(1) Make sure cord/plug is tightly into outlet. (2) Service wiring is not complete. (3) Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
(1) This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among the many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller constantly monitors the internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to insure they are all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems fails, the controller will immediately stop the current operation and beep continuously (flashing an error code of "F1, F2, F3", or"F9" in the controller display window. (2) Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press STOP/ CLEAR to clear the display and stop the beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault remains, record
fault number. Press STOP/CLEAR and contact authorized servicer. (1) Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light in this owner's Guide for instructions.
(1) Reset the breaker located underneath the control panel. (2) If the problem returns, verify if the accessory that you connect uses more than 1800 watts. Verify if the accessory is defective. (3)If the problem is not resolved, contact an authorized servicer.
(1) No power to the appliance. Check steps under"Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate" in this Before you Call checklist. (2) Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control ison for the surface unit to be used. (3) Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on
for the surface unit to be used. (1) Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight
cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy-and medium- weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight
pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily. (1) Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion.
Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after spillover. (2) Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much as possible from
direct exposure to salt air. (1) Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop
surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your dealer.
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Scratches or abrasions on
cooktop surface.
Metalmarks.
Brown streaks or specks.
Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen.
Poor baking results.
Fan noise during cooking operation.
Flames inside oven or smoking from vent.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling.
Self-cleaning cycle does not work.
Soil not completely removed after self-cleaning cycle.
(1) Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches.
Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time. (2) Cleaning materials not recom- mended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See "Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning. (3) Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
(1) Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. "Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.
(1) Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. "Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.
(1) Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.
(1) Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.Try adjusting the recipe's recommended tempera- ture or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see "Adjusting Oven Tempera- ture" in the Electronic Oven Control guide.
(1) A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. Itis normal, and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
(1) Excessive spillovers in oven. This isnormal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven Control guide.
(1) Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Setting Oven Controls". (2) Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position.(3) Meat too close to the element. Reposition the
rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element. (4) Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan
with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan. (5) Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters
cause excessive smoking. (6) Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under"Oven Cleaning" in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.
(1) Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self- Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.
(1) Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal. (2) Exces- sive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range
If you have to move your range into/out of your residence or when moving to a new home, it is suggested that you take the following precautions:
(1) Screw in the levelling legs under the range. (2) Remove the racks and other utensils from the oven, and from the lower drawer. (3) Use adhesive tape to firmly secure the door and the drawer to the side panels. Also attach the electric power
cord in the same manner. (4) Use a two-wheeled trolley with strap and fasten the range to it. Cover the appliance with a heavy blanket to prevent scratches and dents. (5) Avoid pulling or pushing the control panel when moving the appliance.
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