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Welcome .......................................... 2

important Safety instructions ..... 3=4

Features at a Glance ...................... 5

Before Setting Oven Controls .... 6=8

Setting Surface Controls ............ 8=9

Oven Control Functions .............. 10

lectric Range

ES340 Control, Self-Cleaning Oven

with Ceramic Cooktop

Setting Oven Controls ............. 11=15

Self Cleaning (Speed Clean).. 16=17

General Care & Cleaning ....... 18=21

Adjusting Oven Temperature ....... 21

Before You Call

SoEutions to Common ProbEems ................ 22=23

Warranty ......................... Back Page

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iNFORMATiON CONTACT:

336-761-1212

Crosley Corporation

111 Cloverleaf Dr.

Winston-Salem. NC 27103

www, crosley.com

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

Congratulations on your purchase of a new range! At Crosley Corporation, 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 range 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 provides specific operating instructions for your

model. Use your range only as instructed in this manual. 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:

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should

be filled in completely, signed
and returned to Crosley
Corporation

Serial plate location:
open s[orage arawer some moaels

or remove outer lower Dane some moaels

The product serial plate will provide you both the model number and serial
number for your range. You can find the serial plate on your range at one of the

locations illustrated above.

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This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your range
and feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the
described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on
your range may not look exactly like those shown.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains importantsafety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention tothese symbols and follow alJinstructions gwen.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm. death or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• Remove all tape and packaging 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 the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code

requirements. Install only per installationinstructionsprovided
in the literature package for this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how todisconnect the 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. This may reduce the risk of personal

injuryand damage to the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=tip

brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

• All ranges can tip.

• injury to persons could result.

• install anti-tip device packed with range.

• See installation instructions.
_To reduce the risk of

tipping, the rangemust be secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket provided

with the range. To check if the bracket is

installed properly, visually check that rear
leveling leg is inserted into and fully

secured by the anti-tip bracket by

removing lower panel or storage drawer.
For models with a warmer drawer, grasp

the top rear edge of the range and
carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to
the installation instructions for proper anti-

tip bracket installation.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and
also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to
climb or play around the range. The weight ofa child on an open
door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury.

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 itemscould be

seriously injured. 3

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

Heating the Room.

* Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials

should not be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near
surface units or in the storage drawer. This includes
paper, plastic andcloth 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.

,,Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be

left alone or unattended in the area where 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, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES
OF THE OVEN. Both surface unitsand 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 otherfiammable
materials touch these areas untilthey have had sufficient time
to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing
the cook top, 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.

. 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 if allowed to become too hot.

. Use Only Dry Potholders =Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

* Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers = Buildup of

pressure may cause 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 range during
a power failure, if the power fails, always turn off the range.
ifthe range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range
will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the

clock and oven function.

IMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USINGYOUR

COOKTOP

. Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a

pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit off
before removing the pan.

. Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance is equipped with one or

more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also

improve efficiency.

. Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over

Adjacent Surface Elements--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so

that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface
units.

. Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Heat

Settings--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 cook top service without breaking due to the sudden

change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cook top use.

, When flaming foods undera ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN

. Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if

equipped)--Stand to the side ofthe range when opening the door
of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or
replace food in the oven.

. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located

under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped with
coil elements. The oven vent is located below the backguard for
models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the

surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

. Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired

location while oven is cool. 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
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.

. Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and

its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high
heat of the broiler.

. Do not cover the broiler insertwith aluminum foil. Exposed fat

and grease could ignite.

. Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven

bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric

shock, or fire.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

. Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the broiler

pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

. Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around

any part of the oven.

. Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

•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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

. Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath each

surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

. Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess

residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently--Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's

instructions for cleaning.

FOR CERAMIC=GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

. Do Not Cook on Broken Cook Top--if cook top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top

and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

. Clean Cook Top with Caution--If a 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 noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

important Safety Notice

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Your Electric Range Features Include:

1. Electronic Oven Control with Kitchen Timer.

2. Left Front Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or

Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).

3. Left Rear Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or

Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).

4. Warming Zone Radiant Element Control (some models).

5. Right Rear Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or

Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).

6. Right Front Single Radiant Element Control (some models) or

Dual Radiant Element Control (some models).

7. Element ON Indicator Light(s).

8. HOT SURFACE Indicator Light(s).

9. Quick Convection Cooking System Switch (some models).

10. Quick Convection Cooking System Indicator Light (some

models).

11. Oven Interior Light with removable Cover.

12. Automatic Oven Door Light Switch (some models).

13. Self-Cleaning Oven interior.

14. Self-Clean Door Latch.

15. Quick Convection Cooking System Fan (some models).

16. Adjustable Interior Oven Rack(s).

17. Large 1 piece Oven Door Handle.

18. Full width Oven Door with Window.

19. Storage Drawer with Integrated Handle (some models) or lower

cover panel (some models).

20. Easy to clean upswept Cooktop.

21. Ceramic Smoothtop (elements, styles and color will vary by

model).

22. 6" Single Radiant Element (some models).

23. 5-7" Dual Radiant Element (some models).

24. 9" Single Radiant Element (some models).

25. 6-9" Dual Radiant Element (some

models).

26. 12" Single Radiant Element (some

models).

27. Warming Zone Radiant Element

(some models).

28. Broil Pan (some models).

29. Broil Pan Insert (some models).

30. Leveling Legs and Anti-tip Bracket

(included).

NOTE: The features of your range may
vary according to model type & color.

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Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel
(See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent.

This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until itstops. Liftup front of rack and slide
out. To repJace, 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 & Roasting Shelf

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL

(PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when

using the oven.

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food Rack Position

Broiling hamburgers & steaks 1
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1, 2, or 3

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits 3or4
& Muffins

Frozen pies, angel food cake, 6
yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham (use Roasting Shelf) 7 (some models)

Roasting Shelf

positioned incorrectly

Fig.3

Fig. 2

Correct Roasting

Shelf position

Fig. 4

Types of Oven Racks & Roasting Shelf

Your range may be equipped with one or more of
the oven rack types shown; Fiat Rack (Fig. 5)
and Roasting Shelf (Fig. 6; some models). To
maximize cooking space the Roasting Shelf
should be used in the lowest rack position to
roast large cuts of meat and poultry (See Fig. 2).

Place Roasting Shelf with care in rack position 7 (See Fig. 2). Be sure the Roasting Shelf is level and the front end of the
shelf rests over the front ends of the oven rack glides on both sides of the oven interior (See Figs. 3 & 4)

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Shelf

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 3 & 6 (See Fig. 7). For best results
when using a single oven Flat Rack, place cookware on rack position 4 (See Fig. 8).

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking
results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around

the cookware for proper air circulation
and besure pans and cookware do not

touch each other, the oven door, sides
or back of the oven cavity. The hot air

must be able to circulate around the
pans and cookware in the oven for

even heat to reach around the food.

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the
element outline on the cooktop. Heat istransferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only fiat-

bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors 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.

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Dual Radiant (some models)

Surface Control

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and

evenly. As the temperature 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.

NOTE: Please read detailed instructionsfor
ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General

Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist
sections of this Use & Care Manual.

Element On & Hot Surface Indicator Lights

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The Element On indicator lights are located on the control panel above each radiant
element 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 heats up and will REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has

cooled to a MODERATE level.
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 is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the

radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

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 (See illustration at left).

Cookware Material Types

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 itto darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists
staining &pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic
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).

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.

Using proper cookware

*CORRECT

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating
element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 2).

_' Be sure to follow the

recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in

Figs. 1 & 2. For more information
about the ceramic cooktop see
"Cooktop Cleaning &

Maintenance" in the General

Care & Cleaning section.

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Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)

To Operate a Single Radiant Element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on radiant surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Refer to
the Suggested Radiant Surface Element Settings Table, Figs. 3&4). Start most cooking 10
operations ona higher setting and then turn to a lower setting tofinish cooking. The surface ,ira
control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as aguide 2
and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount
of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge 3
of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

3. When cooking is complete, turn the surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

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Note: The Element On indicator lights will glow when one or more elements are turned ON. A
quick glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all
control knobs are turned OFF. The Not Surface indicator light will continue to glow AFTER the
control knob is turned to the "OFF" position and will glow until the heating surface area has cooled

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Suggested Radiant Surface
Element Settings Table

The suggested settings found in Fig. 4 are
based when cooking with medium-weight
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.

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

SINGLE AND DUAL RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS

Setting

HIGH (HI- 9)

MEDIUM HIGH (7- 8)

MEDIUM (5- 6)

MEDIUM LOW (2- 4)

LOW (LO- 1)

Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies or

steam vegetables
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Keep warm, melt, simmer

Fig. 4

results.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may

still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top

of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire ifplaced
too close to the surface elements.