Crosley C31100SAW Owner’s Manual

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Model Number

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hearing or speech impaired) (MoniiFrk, 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)

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Table of Contents

Safety instructions ........... 1-3

Controls .................. 4

Surface Cooking ............. 5-6

Oven Cooking .............. 7-8

Care & Cleaning ............ 9-10

Maintenance ............. 10-11

Before You Cail .............. 12

Warranty .................. 13

Guide de L'utilisateur ........ 14

Guia del Usuario .......... 28

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it

may be necessary to make changes to the appli- ance without revising this guide.

Form No. B/03/04 Part No, 8113P434-60

Litho U.S.A.

Ineportant Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instruc- tions appearing in this guide are not meant

to cover all possible conditions and situa- tions that may occur. Common sense, cau-

tion, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the

appliance. Always contact the manufacturer about

problems or conditions you do not under- stand.

Recognize $afelLy

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Connection

Appliances which require electrical power are equipped with a three-prong ground-

ing plug which must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-

hole 120 volt electrical outlet.

Always disconnect power to appliance before ser- vicing.

The three-prong grounding plug offers pro- tection against shock hazards. DO NOT

CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE

POWER CORD PLUG.

If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical outlet is encountered, it is the

personal responsibility of the appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a

properly grounded three-hole electrical outlet.

Read and follow all instructions before

using this appliance to prevent the po- tential risk of fire, electric shock, personal

injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance.

Use appliance only for its intended pur- pose as described in this guide.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and

grounded by a qualified installer. Have the installer show you the location of the

gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in

an emergency.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or damage to unit do not

attempt to adjust, repair, service, or re-

place any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide.

All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.

|. Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid _ _

spreading the _i t _,Q_.

flame. Extin- _ guish flame then

turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.

• Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.

• NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

• Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.

Do not use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type

extinguisher to smother fire or flame.

Genera|

|nslLructions

To check if device is properly installed, look underneath range with a flashlight to

make sure one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The

anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg

to the floor when properly engaged. You should check this anytime the range has

been moved.

1"oPrewe.lL Fire or Smoke Damage

Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gaso-

line, and other flammable vapors and ma- terials.

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to

prevent curtains from blowing over burn- ers.

NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flam-

mable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them

to burst.

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EX- PLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may

be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance

that may become warm or hot. Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they

may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted surface burner.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly above a unit. If

storage is provided, it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and

which are safely stored in an area sub-

jected to heat from an appliance. Tem-

peratures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aero-

sol sprays.

ChUd Safety

NEVER leave children alone or unsuper- vised near the appliance when it is in use

or is still hot.

NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be

injured or burned. Children must be taught that the appli-

ance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot

utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of

small children. Children should be taught

that an appliance is not a toy. Children

should not be allowed to play with con-

trols or other parts of the unit.

CAUTION: NEVER store items of inter-

est to children in cabinets above an appli-

ance or on backguard of a range. Children climbing on the appliance door to reach

items could be seriously injured.

Abou Your

Appliance

NEVER use appliance as a space heater to

heat or warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the

appliance. Also, do not use the cooktop or

oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion

and ventilation air by blocking the oven

vent or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the burner prevents proper performance

and increases carbon monoxide emission

to unsafe levels.

Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after oven is

turned off. Some parts of the vent and

surrounding area become hot enough to cause burns. After oven is turned off, do

not touch the oven vent or surrounding

areas until they have had sufficient time

to cool.

Other potentially hot surfaces include

cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven

vent, surfaces near the vent opening, oven

door and areas around door and window.

WARNING: NEVER use appliance door, or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or

seat as this may result in possible tipping

of the appliance, damage to the appliance,

and serious injuries.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb could break. Should

the bulb break, disconnect power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid

electrical shock.

Cooking Safe|Ly

Always place a pan on a surface burner

before turning it on. Be sure you know

which knob controls which surface burner. Make sure the correct burner is turned on

and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off be-

fore removing pan to prevent exposure to

burner flame.

Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not extend beyond the bottom

edge of the pan. An excessive flame is

hazardous, wastes energy and may dam-

age the appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.

NEVER leave a surface cooking operation unattended especially when using a high

heat setting or when deep fat frying.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy

spills as soon as possible. Do not use high

heat for extended cooking operations.

NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burner or in the oven. Pressure

build-up may cause container to burst

resulting in serious personalinjury or dam- age to the appliance.

Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot

holders may cause burns from steam.

Dishtowels or other substitutes should never be used as pot holders because they

can trail across hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance parts.

Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before attempting to

move or handle.

Do not let cooking grease or other flam- mable materials accumulate in or near the

appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from accu-

mulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on.

Important Safety Instructions. co.t.

NEVER wear garments made of flam- mable material or loose fitting or long-

sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles.

Always place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool. Slide oven

rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reach-

ing into the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a dry

pot holder. Always turn the oven off at the end of cooking.

Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before moving or

replacing food. PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow

food manufacturer's instructions. Ifa plas- tic frozen food container and/or its cover

distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the

food and its container. The food could be contaminated.

NEVER use aluminum foil to cover an oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could

result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide.

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Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid

using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handled pans. Also avoid using

pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be unstable and

easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when filled with food may also be

hazardous.

Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers. Pan

size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the

volume of food that is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to uninten- tional contact with the utensil, do not

extend handles over adjacent surface burn- ers. Always turn pan handles toward the

side or back of the appliance, not out into the room where they are easily hit or

reached by small children. Never let a pan boil dry as this could

damage the utensil and the appliance. Follow the manufacturer's directions

when using oven cooking bags. Only certain types of glass, glass / ceramic,

ceramic or glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage without breaking

due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow manufacturer's instructions when

using glass. This appliance has been tested for safe

performance using conventional cook- ware. Do not use any devices or accesso-

ries that are not specifically recommended in this guide. Do not use eyelid covers for

the surface units, stovetop grills, or add- on oven convection systems. The use of

devices or accessories that are not ex- pressly recommended in this manual can

create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the

life of the components of the appliance.

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Turn off all controls and wait for appli- ance parts to cool before touching or clean-

ing them. Do not touch the burner grates or surrounding areas until they have had

sufficient time to cool.

Clean appliance with caution. Use care to

avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth

is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes

if applied to a hot surface.

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No ice a.d

Wami.g

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposi-

tion 65) requires the Governor of Califor- nia to publish a list of substances known

to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires busi-

nesses to warn customers of potential ex- posures to such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burning of gas can result in low-

level exposure to some of the listed sub-

stances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete

combustion of natural gas or liquid petro-

leum (LP) fuels. Properly adjusted burn- ers will minimize incomplete combustion.

Exposure to these substances can also be minimized by properly venting the burn-

ers to the outdoors.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING

PET BIRDS: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from

the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very

sensitive respiratory system. Fumes re-

leased during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes

released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick

cookware may be equally harmful.

Controls

C|ock

NOTE: The display will flash when electrical power is first supplied to the appliance or if there has been a power failure.

To Set the Clock:

1. Press the Clock pad.

• A beep will sound when the Clock pad is pressed.

2. Press or press and hold the A or _' pad until the correct time of day appears in

the display.

• Press to change the time in one

minute increments.

• Press and hold to change the time

in 10 minute increments.

To recall the time of day when the timer is displayed, press the Clock pad.

and Timer Coutro| (select models)

3. A beep will sound at one minute (0:01).

4. At the end of the timer operation, 0:00 will appear in the display and three beeps

will sound.

• One beep will sound every 10 seconds for 10 minutes or until the

timer operation is cancelled.

To Cancel the Timer:

Press the Timer pad and the current time of day will reappear in the display.

NOTE: When 0:00 is displayed, pressing either the Timer or Clock pad will also

cancel the timer operation.

To Set the Timer:

Ignition System

Your cooktop will feature either a pilot ignition or pilotless ignition. If the gas

supply to the range is turned off, be sure all controls are set in the OFF position before

re-supplying gas to the appliance.

Pilotless Ignition (select

models)

Pilotless ignition eliminates the need for a constant standing pilot light. There are

two ignitors for conventional surface burn- ers. Each sealed burner has a spark ignitor.

When cleaning around the surface burner use care. If cleaning cloth should catch the

ignitor, it could damage it pre-

venting ignition. _ ........-_.EAo

If the surface (_'_::---a_'')

burner does ..... __.:#_ j

not light, check "_p!-- -- _-_--'-

if ignitor is broken, _...............

soiled or wet. If clogged, clean the small port beneath the ignitor using a straight

pin.

Pilot Igteition (select models)

Sealed Gas Burner

The timer can be set from one minute (0:01) up to 12 hours (12:00). The timer

does NOT control the oven.

1. Press the Timer pad.

• A beep will sound when the Timer pad is pressed.

• 0:00 will appear in the display.

2. Press or press and hold the A or V pad until the correct time appears in the

display.

• Press to change the time in one

minute increments.

• Press and hold to change the time

in 10 minute increments.

• Timer will start automatically after a

few seconds. The flashing colon indi- cates that the timer is in use.

• If the Clock pad is pressed, the

colon will continue to flash to indi- cate the timer is in use.

Surface Coutro|s

When the range is first installed, the stand- ing pilots may be difficult to light due to air

in the gas line. To bleed off air from the line, hold a lighted match next to the burner

and turn the knob on. When the burner lights, turn the knob off and proceed as

directed below.

To light pilot: Raise the cooktop and

hold a lighted match near the pilot ports (See illustration). There are two pilot ports,

one on the right side and one on the left side.

Conventional Gas Burner

Surface Cookind

Surface Control Knobs

Use to turn on the surface burners. An infinite choice of heat settings is available

from LO to HI. At the HI setting a detent or notch may be felt. The knobs can be set on

or between any of the settings. Graphics near the knob identify which

burner the knob controls. For ex- O e ample, the graphic shows the

right rear burner location. O O

Setting the Controls

1. Place a pan on the burner grate.

• The burner flame may lift off or appear separated from the port if a

pan is not placed on the grate.

2. Push in and turn the knob counter- clockwise to the LITE setting.

• A clicking (spark) sound will be heard and the burner will light. (All ignitors will spark when any sur-

face burner knob is turned to the LITE position.)

3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired flame size.

• The ignitor will continue to spark until the knob is turned past the

LITE position.

Suggested Heat Settings

The size and type of cookware will affect the flame setting. For information on

cookware and other factors affecting flame settings, refer to "Cooking Made Simple".

Setting Uses

HIGH: Use to bring liq- uid to a boil. Always re-

duce setting to a lower

heat when liquids begin

to boil or foods begin to

cook.

MEDIUM: An interme- diate flame size is used to

continue cooking. Food will not cook any faster

when a higher flame set- ting is used than needed

to maintain a gentle boil. Water boils at the same

temperature whether

boiling gently or vigor-

ously.

LOW: Use to simmer foods, keep foods warm

and melt chocolate or but- ter.

High Speed Burners

(select mode|s)

Select ranges feature one or two high speed burners located in the right front and left

rear position. These burners offer higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly

bring water to a boil and for large-quan- tity cooking.

@perating During a

Power Failure

1. Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner head.

2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly to LITE.

3. Adjust the flame to the desired level.

Coo op

To prevent the cooktop from

discoloring or staining:

• Clean cooktop after each use.

• Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor the porcelain.

Conventional Burners

Freestanding ranges with conventional gas burners feature a lift-up cooktop.

To raise the cooktop:

when cool, grasp the

front edge of the cook-

top and gen- tly lift up until the two support rods, if equipped, at the front of the cooktop snap into place.

To lower: Hold the front edge of the cooktop and carefully push back on each support rod, if equipped, to release the notched support. Then gently lower the top into place. The support rods will slide into the cooktop frame.

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Sealed Burners

The sealed burners of your range are se-

cured to the cooktop and are not designed

to be removed. Since the burners are sealed into the cooktop, boilovers or spills will not

seep underneath the cooktop. However,

the burners should be cleaned after each use. (See page 9 for cleaning directions.)

Unlike a range with con- ventional gas burners, this cooktop does not lift- up nor is it removable.

Do not attempt to lift

the eooktop for any rea-

son.

NOTE: The cooktop on slide-in ranges with

either conventional or sealed burners will

NOT lift up.

Burner Grates

The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping of the cooktop.

Do not operate the burners without a pan on the grate.

The grate's porcelain finish may chip without a pan to absorb the heat from

the burner flame. Although the burner grates are durable,

they will gradually lose their shine and/ or discolor, due to the high temperatures of the gas flame.

Drip Pans - Optional

Removeable porcelain covered drip pans are available for use with this appliance to help contain spills. Call 1-800-688-8408 to

order.

NOTSS...

• Aproperlyadjustedbumerwithclean

ports will light within a few seconds.

ff using natural gas the flame will be

blue with a deeper blue inner cone.

ff the burner flame is yellow or is noisy the air/gas mixture may be

incorrect. Contact a service techni- cian to adjust. (Adjustments are not

covered by the warranty.) With LPgas, some yellow tips on the

flames areacceptable. This is normal and adjustment is not necessary.

• With some types of gas, you may hear a "popping" sound when the

surface burner is turned off. This is a normal operating sound of the burner.

• ff the control knob is turned very quickly from HIGH to LOW, the flame may go out, particularly ff the burner is

cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to the Off position, wait several seconds

and relight the burner.

• The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.

Oven Cooking

NOTES...

• Youmay find that the cookingtimes and temperatures vary slightly from

your old oven. This isnormal Every

oven has its own characteristics.

• During some extended oven cook- ing operations, you mayhear a "pop- ping" sound when the oven burner cycles. This is normal

• Seeroastingchartin "CookingMade Simple" booklet for recommended roasting temperatures and times and baking and roasting tips.

Ign_ion System

Your oven will feature either a pilot igni- tion or pilotless ignition. If the gas supply

to the range is turned off, be sure all con- trols are set in the OFF position before re-

supplying gas to the appliance.

Pilotless Ignition (select

models)

Your range is equipped with pilotless igni- tion. With this type of ignition system, the

gas automatically shuts off and the oven

will not operate dul"ing a power failul"e.

A lighted match will not light the oven burner. No attempt should be made to

operate the oven during a power failure.

Pilot Ignition (select models)

TO |ight pJ|Ot: When cool, open the broiler door and remove the broiler rack

and broiler pan. While in the OFF position, push in and

hold the Oven Temp knob and

hold a lighted match to the

of the oven burner

"-_ (see illustration).

> Once the pilot

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lights, let go of the Oven Temp knob

and replace the broiler rack and pan. (NOTE: The oven burner is shown with

the metal flame spreader removed.)

Setting the Control for Baking and Roasting

The Oven Temp knob is used to select and maintain the oven temperature. Always

turn this knob just to the desired tempera- ture. Do not turn to a higher temperature

and then back.

When cool, position rack in oven.

Push in and turn Oven Temp knob to desired temperature. Allow 10-15 min-

utes for preheating.

3. Place food in center of oven.

4. Check food for doneness at minimum time in recipe. Cook longer if neces-

sary.

5. Remove food from the oven and turn the Oven Temp knob to OFF.

Cooling Fan

(select models)

The cooling fan will automatically turn on during some baking operations. It is used

to keep internal parts on the control panel cool. The fan will automatically turn off

when parts have cooled. The fan may continue to operate after the oven has

been turned off. This is normal.

Broi|[ng

(select models)

For best results, use a broiling pan. For

additional broiling tips, refer to the "Cooking Made Simple" booklet.

Setting the Knob

Control for Broiling

(lower compartment)

. Place the broiler

pan in the rec- ommended

broiling compart- ment position shown in

the chart below.

Turn Oven Temp knob to BROIL or, for lower temperature broiling, to

450°F.

• Lower temperature broiling avoids excessive browning of longer

cooking foods such as poultry.

Follow the suggested times in the broil- ing chart below. Meat should be turned

once about halfway through its cook- ing time.

Check the doneness by cutting a slit in the meat near the center to check the

color.

5. After broiling, turn the Oven Temp knob to OFF. Remove the broiler pan

from the broiler compartment.

Broi|in 9 Chart

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Well

Medium

Well Well

Flaky Middle Flaky Middle

Warm Middle

Well Middle

*Upper is the top position; middle is the lower position; bottom is the bottom of the broiler

compartment (remove the rack).

**Broiling times are approximate and may vary depending on the meat.

Middle Middle

Middle Bottom

= _ ga

_ _:!: :

14-18min. 14-20min.

16-24min.

LOBroil(450°)

30-45min.

8-12min.

10-15min.

8-12min.

18-25min.

Oven Ven|L

When the oven is in use, never block the vent opening.

The oven vent is located at the base of the backguard on freestanding ranges and

across the back of the cooktop on slide-in ranges. When the oven is in use, this area

may become hot enough to cause burns. Do not place plastics near the vent open-

ing as heat from the vent could distort or melt the plastic.

Oven Racks

Your oven has _r_""L o two racks. They _,,,, "7''_ "_;_JI

are designed \_i\_ll]l_ with alock-stop _ 1_

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To remove: Pull rack straight out until it stops at the lock-

stop position; lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.

To replace: Place rack on the rack support in the oven; tilt the front end up slightly;

slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop position; lower front and slide back into

the oven.

RACK 4:

Used for most two-rack baking.

RACK 3:

Used for most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruit

pies, or frozen convenience foods.

RACK 2:

Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles, baking loaves of bread,

bundt cakes, custard pies or two-rack baking.

RACK 1:

Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, frozen pies, dessert

souffles, angel food cake, or two-rack baking.

ROASTING POSITION:

Used for roasting

taller cuts of meat or tur-

key. Place both oven

racks, one above the other, on the raised sides of

the oven bottom.

MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:

Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4, or 1 and 4.

NOTE: Never place pans directly on the oven bottom.

Haft Rack Accessory

Oven Light

(select models)

Push the switch on the control panel to turn the oven light on and off.

Oven Bottom

Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spills, as they

may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers

and boilovers. Never place utensils or foil directly on the oven bottom.

The oven bottom may be removed for easier cleaning.

To remove: When cool, remove the oven racks. Slide the two catches, located at

each rear corner of the oven bottom, to- ward the front of the oven.

Lift the rear edge of the oven bottom slightly, then slide it back until the front

edge of the oven bottom clears the oven front frame. Remove oven bottom from

oven.

To replace: Fit the front edge of the oven

bottom into the oven front frame. Lower

the rear of the oven bottom and slide the two catches back to lock the oven bottom

in place.

Do not cover an entire rack with alumi- num,foil or plaee foil on the oven bottom.

Baking l"esults will be affected and dam- age may oeeul" to the oven bottom.

Rack Positions

i '_ 3

RACK 5 (highest position):

Used for some two-rack cooking.

A half rack, to increase oven capacity, is available as an accessory. It fits in the left,

upper portion of the oven and provides space for a vegetable dish when a large

roaster is on the lower rack. Contact your dealer for the "HALFRACK" Accessory

Kit or call 1-800-688-8408.

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Care & Cleaning

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Broiler Pan and Insert

(select models)

Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.

• Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.

• Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.

• Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.

Surface Burners

- Conventional

- Sealed

• Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, use a

non-abrasive cleaner and a cloth. Try to prevent the cleaner from seeping into the gas ports as this will affect the flame. If the cleaner does enter the ports, clean with a soft bristle brush or a straight pin especially the port below the ignitor. Do not enlarge or distort holes.

• Be careful not to get water into burner ports.

• Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.

• Conventional Burners: Dry burners in the oven set at 170° F.

Burner Box

- Conventional Burners Only

The burner box is located under the lift-up cooktop. Clean frequently to remove spillovers. If soil is allowed to accumulate, it may damage the finish.

* Remove grates and surface burners. Raise lift-up top. * Clean with soap and water, rinse and dry. * For stubborn soils, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*, and

a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.

Burner Grates

Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or a sponge and Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001).**

For burned on soils, remove grates, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven cleaner. (Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bags for several hours or over night. Wearing rubber gloves, remove from bags. Wash, rinse, dry and replace on cooktop.

Clock and Control * Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Pad Area * Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display.

Control Knobs * Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward.

• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scrat& the finish.

• Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.

Cooktop, Backguard &

Control Knob Area (porcelain enamel)

Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.

* When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry. * Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping. * Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.

Enamel, painted

- Side panels

- Broiler

compartment or lower panel

- Oven door

(select models)

* When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp

cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.

* For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*. Do not

use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents su& as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These products will scratch or permanently damage the surface.

NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface may discolor or dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces.

- Door handles

(select models)

Glass (select models)

- Oven window

- Oven door

Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining.

Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first.

Do not use abrasive materials su& as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. They will scratch the glass.

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

**To order call 1-800-688-8408.

Cha L Co.lLi.ued

Metal Finishes

- Trim parts

Oven Interior

Oven Racks • Clean with soapy water.

Plastic Finishes

- Door handle (selectmodels)

- Backguard trim

- End caps

• Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays. To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or caustic cleaners such

as oven cleaners.

Clean frequently using mild abrasive cleaners and a plastic pad. Do not use metallic scouring pads because they will scratch the surface. When using commercial oven cleaners follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wipe up acidic spills (tomato or milk based foods) as soon as possible with soap and water. If the spill is not wiped up, it may discolor the porcelain.

To make cleaning easier, remove the oven door, if desired. (See Maintenance section.)

Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry. When cool, clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.

Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

NOTE: Never use oven cleaners,abrasive or causticliquid orpowdered cleanserson plasticfinishes. Thesecleaning agents

will scratchor marfinish.

NOTE: Toprevent staining or discoloration,wipe upfat, greaseor acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, mill _'uit juice,

marinade) immediately with a dry paper towelor cloth.

Ma tenance

Ore. Door

• o remove:

1. When cool, open the oven door to

the first stop posi- tion (opened about four inches).

2. Grasp door at each side. Do not use the door handle to lift door.

3. Lift up evenly until door clears hinge

arms.

To rep|ace:

1. Grasp door at each side.

2. Align slots in the door with the hinge

arms on the range.

Slide the door down onto the hinge

arms until the door is completely seated on the hinges. Push down on

the top corners of the door to com- pletely seat door on hinges. Door

should not appear crooked.

NOTE: The oven door on a new range may feel "spongy" when it is closed.

This is normal and will decrease with

use.

Leveling Legs

The range should be leveled when installed. If the range is not level, turn the plastic lev- eling legs, located at each corner of the range, until range is level.

LEVELING LEG

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Remora| of Gas

App|ia.ce

Gas appliance connectors used to connect this appliance to the gas supply are not

designed for continuous movement. Once installed, DO NOT repeatedly move this

gas appliance for cleaning or to relocate. If this appliance has to be moved and/or

removed for servicing, follow the proce- dure described in the installation instruc-

tions. For information, contact Customer Service at 1-800-688-1120.

To prevent range from accidentally tip- ping, range must be secured to the floor by

sliding rear leveling leg into the anti-tip bracket.

Ore. Wi.dow

(select models)

To protect the oven door _indo_:

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool scouring pads or powdered cleansers asthey may scratch

the glass.

2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, furniture, toys, or other objects.

3. Do not close the oven door until the oven racks are in place.

Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an

increased risk of breakage at a later date.

Ore. Light

(select models)

To replace light bulb:

1. Remove light bulb.

2 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb.

3. Reconnectpowertorange. Resetclock.

Lower Pane|

(select models)

Ranges that do not feature a lower broiling compartment will have a panel in place of

the broiler door.

To rel'lrmove panel:

Grasp the bottom corners of the panel. Then lift the panel up and away from the

range.

To replace panel:

Align the four slots on the panel with the four screws on the range front frame. Then lower the panel and push down until the panel snaps into place.

Conventiona| Surface Burners

(select models)

Under no circumstances are the surface burner assemblies to be taken apart for

cleaning. The surface burner assembly can be removed to clean the burner box area.

Freestanding range only:

The two surface burner assemblies are secured in place during transportation with

screws. Once the range is installed, these screws may be removed to allow quick and easy removal of the burner assem-

blies. To remove: Allow the burner assembly to

cool. Lift up cooktop. Grasp the burner assembly and rotate it slightly toward the left to release the two tabs on the assembly. Then lift the assembly and pull toward the back of the cooktop until the air shutter ends on the assembly release from the

valves. To replace: Insert the air shutter ends on

the burner assembly over the valves and lower the assembly into place. Be sure to

secure the two tabs on the burner assem- bly into the two slots on the burner sup-

port bracket which is mounted to the burner bottom. (NOTE: If the tabs are not

properly inserted into the slots, the assem- bly may rock and the burners may not light properly.)

Before You Call for Service

Check these points if...

Pa_ or a|| of appliance does not work.

• Check to be sure plug is securely in-

serted into receptacle.

• Checkorre-setcircuitbreaker. Checkor replace fuse.

• Check power supply.

• Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 4-7.

Surface burner fai|s to |ight,

• Check to be sure unit is properly con- nected to power supply.

• Checkfor ablowncircuit fuse or atripped main circuit breaker.

• Check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged. See page 4.

• Check to be sure ignitor is dry and click- ing. Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged, soiled or wet. Ifignitor doesn't click, turn control knob Off.

The flame is uneven.

• Burner ports may be clogged.

Surface burner flame |if_s off po_s.

• Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above.

Baking resn|ts differ from previous oven.

• Temperatures often vary between a new

oven and an old one. As ovens age, the oven temperature often "drifts" and may

become hotter or cooler.

Baking results are not what

yon expected.

• Check the oven temperature selected.

Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or directions recommend preheat.

• Check rack positions. See page 8.

• Usecorrectpan. Darkpans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light

browning. See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more information on

bakeware.

• Check the use of foil in the oven. Never use foil to cover an entire oven rack.

Place a small piece of foil on the rack below the pan to catch spillovers.

• Checkpanplacement. Stagger pans when using two racks. Allow 1-2 inches be-

tween pans and oven walls.

• Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 8 for location.

• Check to make sure range is level.

Food not broi|ing proper|y.

• Check oven setting. See page 7.

• Check rack positions. See page 7.

• Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler pan insert with foil.

Oven smokes excessively during broi|ing.

• Food too close to flame. See page 7 for more information.

• Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil.

• Excess fat not trimmed from meat prior to broiling.

• A soiled broiler pan was used.

Moisture condensation co||ects on oven window.

• This is normal when cooking food high in moisture.

• Excessive moisture was used whenclean- ing the window.

Strong odor or light smoke occurs when oven is turned

on.

• This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses. Opening a

window or turning on a fan will help remove the smoke and odor.

• Excessive food soils on the oven bottom.

Ra.ge Warra.|Ly

Full One Year Warranty- Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail

purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or re-

placed free of charge. Limited Warranties

Second Through Fifth Year - From the original purchase date, parts listed below

which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the

part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and trans-

portation. * Sealed Gas Burners

Canadian Residents The above warranties only cover an appli-

ance installed in Canada that has been certified or listed by appropriate test agen-

cies for compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was

brought into Canada due to transfer of

residence from the United States to Canada.

The specific w_rr_nties expressed _bove _re the ONLY warranties provided by the manu-

f_cturer. These w_rr_nties give you specific

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

What is Not

Covered By These

Warranties:

Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following: a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.

b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the

manufacturer or an authorized servicer.

c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use. d. Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply.

e. Improper setting of any control.

Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.

Light bulbs.

Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

The cost of service or service call to: a. Correct installation errors.

b. Instruct the user on the proper use of the product. c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.

Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.

|f You Need Service

Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services sM,Maytag Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-1120, USA and CANADA

to locate an authorized servicer.

Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WAR- RANTY for further information on owner's responsibilities for warranty

service.

If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Services sM,Attn: CAIR_' Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or

call 1-800-688-1120 USA and CANADA.

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem, please include the following information:

a. Your name, address and telephone number; b. Model number and serial number;

c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer; d. A clear description of the problem you are having;

e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).

User's guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Services sM,Maytag Customer Assistance.

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